Page 9 - EL Grade Teacher Guide - Module 1

Getting Started with the Module Lessons Materials
Habits of Character is where social-emotional learning is embedded within every module and unit, to guide students as they work independently, collaborate with peers, and care for one another and their classroom.
Technology and Multimedia
is a new feature in EL Education’s curriculum that supports teachers in extending lessons into digital experiences to engage students more fully in their learning.
Meeting Students’ Needs is where you’ll nd additional adaptations for students who may require extensions or supports to reach the rigor of the grade level lesson. There are speci c supports for English Language Learners and for di erent learning modalities from the Universal Design for Learning framework.
The Universal Design for Learning framework emphasizes di erentiation. Tools and sca olding support all learners, and teachers have exibility in the way they present information, ask students to respond, and engage with students.
Universal Design for Learning
Multiple Means of Representation (MMR): During this lesson, students review the Think-Pair-Share protocol. Some students may need additional visual cues for each step of this protocol. Consider printing and displaying photographs of students demonstrating each step of the protocol.
Multiple Means of Action and Expression: Students will have a range of ne motor abilities and writing needs. As you introduce independent writ- ing, vary methods for ne motor responses by o ering options for drawing utensils, writing tools, and sca olds.
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