Language Strategies
This section provides teachers with instructional strategies for supporting their students' literacy goals in language. The strategies are categorized into three groups: language, concept development, and extended strategies. Click on the tabs below to learn more about 1) general guidelines for language strategies, 2) instructional strategies that support students' literacy goals as measured in Ave: PM, and 3) strategies that support students' reading success in each category.
Language
NP1 + V + NP2
Slash lv. 2
This grammatical structure is the most common pattern used by young children...
NP1 + VBE + Adjective/color
Slash lv. 2
This grammatical pattern includes the main noun phrase (NP1) and a descriptor...
NP1 + VBE + Adjective/size
Slash lv. 2
This grammatical pattern includes the main noun phrase ( NP1) and a descriptor...
NP1 + V + NP2 + prep phrase
Slash lv. 3
Use the same strategies suggested in the unit on NP1 + V + NP2...
Adverbial phrases of place
Slash lv. 2 & 3
Check the student’s comprehension of prepositional phrases (SLASH Level 2)...
NP1 + V + NP3 + NP2
Slash lv. 3
Use procedures listed in NP1 + V + NP2 + prepositional phrase (indirect object)...
Sentences Conjoined with and
Slash lv. 3
Check for student’s concept and functional use of the conjunction ‘and’ prior to...
Direct discourse
Slash lv. 7 & 8
Direct discourse comment clause in final, initial, and medial positions...
Expressive adverbial clauses
Slash lv. 6
There are 5 types of adverbs: time, place manner or condition, frequency and degree...
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Pronoun in subject position (I)
Slash lv. 2
A pronoun is a word that substitutes for a noun or noun phrase. It can function independently...
Verb phrases conjoined with and
Slash lv. 3 & 4
Check for student’s concept and functional use of the conjunction ‘and’ prior to...
Adverbial clauses of cause
Slash lv. 6
Review the concept of ‘because’ with the students. Use activities, illustrations and...
Clauses conjoined with but
Slash lv. 6
Check for student’s concept and functional use of the conjunction ‘but’ prior to introducing...
Pronoun in subject position (II)
Slash lv. 2
A pronoun is a word that substitutes for a noun or noun phrase. It can function independently...
What did we do? (Do support)
Slash lv. 7
This grammatical pattern includes the main noun phrase (NP1) and a descriptor...
Adverbial clauses of time
Slash lv. 6
Remind the students that a clause must have a subject and a verb. There are 5 types...
Relative clauses in final position
Slash lv. 6
Relative clauses are adjective clauses that modify nouns. As you develop this language...
Indirect discourse
Slash lv. 8
Indirect discourse or speech shares the same information as direct discourse/speech...
Concept Development Strategies
Semantic Webs/Maps
Students of all ages, narrative and expository texts, vocabulary development, assess....
Frayer Model
Upper elementary and above, expository and narrative texts, vocabulary development...
Semantic Feature Analysis
Middle elementary and above, expository and narrative texts, vocabulary development...
Concept Definition Map
Middle elementary and above, vocabulary development, assess/develop/activate prior...
Visualization
Effective with students of all ages, form mental images of words and relate descriptors...
Key Word Approach
Upper elementary and above, narrative and expository texts, vocabulary development...
Extended Strategies
Language Experience Approach
Language experience activities provide opportunities for development and...
Guess what I have?
Identify features that describe an object, assimilate information to identify an object...
Dramatization
Understand perspective of other characters, provide practice and experimentation with...
Advertising Me
It is especially effective with upper elementary and middle school students, helps to...
What did we do today?
This activity gives children practice in language necessary to share their school experiences...
Decision Making
Investigate age-appropriate social or global problems, determine/formulate appropriate...
Idiomatic Language
Develops/reinforces understanding and use of idiomatic language, metalinguistic skills...
Journal Writing
Reinforces writing skills, provides opportunities to experiment with different writing styles...
Visual Representation of Stories
Connects ASL to English/English language to visual representations, reinforces English...
Surveys
Work cooperatively with others, develop relevant questions, determine who will fill...
Comparing Two Or More Stories
Provides opportunities to develop critical thinking skills through comparisons of...
