Name the Function: The majority of ____ are _____, while ______ are _________.
Compare and Contrast
What could you do before calling on a student to answer a question to promote student discourse?
Provide sentence patterns and have students do a TPS or share with a group so they are ready to answer.
Sentence Patterns are _______ _______ and _______________.
high leverage, portable, flexible - high leverage-useful, authentic, grade appropriate, portable-based on function/open ended Flexible-entry points-not limiting
Why is it important to use sentence patterns?
Students are able to demonstrate their thinking so they can communicate their understanding.
What is the difference between a sentence pattern and a cloze?
A sentence pattern has multiple possibilities whereas a cloze has limited possibilities.
Name at least two benefits of peer conversations.
Student engagement increases. Fosters language development. Creates a low risk environment for Multilingual Learners to participate. Fosters collaboration.
What are the 5 most used Language Functions?
1.Compare/Contrast 2. Describe/Explain 3. Cause/Effect 4. Sequence 5. Claim w/ Evidence
What is the difference between a sentence pattern and a sentence stem?
A sentence pattern is flexible with mutiple possibilities whereas a sentence stem is the beginning of a sentence. Potential for grammar errors.