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Designated ELD, a component of ELL Essential Practice #2, is a critical and legally required component of ELLs' instructional day, in which students learn "how English works" through language discovery using lessons that flow through and from content area instruction.
is aligned to the California ELD Standards, emphasizing Part II, How English Works.
focuses on communicative purposes, not on discrete grammar instruction.
addresses speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
is explicitly connected to grade-level content, topics, and texts.
includes systematic development of academic vocabulary.
requires students to spend at least 50% of instructional time producing oral and written language.
See here for overall guidance on getting Designated ELD started including scheduling, grouping, and curriculum.
K-5 Designated ELD Lessons and Resources
Over 700 lessons designed by OUSD teachers, all aligned to EL Education's ELA content.
6-12 Designated ELD Lessons and Resources
Key lessons designed by OUSD teachers, all aligned to EL Education's ELA content.
Newcomer-specific ELD
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