1st Grade
One Way/Two-Way Dual Language
Time
LOD
Language
Arts
135 min.
Activities
20
25
15
Two-Way
ELLs receive
instruction
in Spanish
Non ELLs
receive
instruction
in English
One-Way
ELLs receive
instruction
in Spanish
only
Closure
15
Bilingual Pairs
Activity #2
5
Closure
20
Small Group
Targeted
Instruction L1
(Guided Reading)
20
Small Group
Targeted
Instruction L1
(Guided Reading)
30
Writing Process
Core Instruction
30
Bilingual Pairs
Activity #1
Bilingual Pairs
Activity #2
5
Closure
10
20
(10/10)
Whole Group
Instruction
Reading/Writing (SEs)
Bilingual Pairs
Activity #1
5
30
Math
75 min.
English
Morning Procedures
LOD
20
Conceptual Refinement
(LOI)
Guided Math
Bilingual Learning
Centers (LOD)
Updated: 8/6/12
DL Descriptors
LOD MWF: Spanish/TTH: English
Develops extensive vocabulary in both languages particularly in the L2
Validates both languages across the campus
Teacher explains models and/or demonstrates lesson objective.
Read Aloud, Shared Reading, Word Study
Teacher places students into bilingual pairs for practice group activity; monitors and
guides students learning (comprehension level). (Buddy)
Teacher and groups of students summarize objective; and/or students share their
completed activity/project for closure, students reflect on lesson objective learned.
Teacher places students into bilingual pairs for activity that is more challenging and
applies concepts being learned (higher order thinking). (Buddy)
Teacher and groups of students summarize objective; and/or students share their
completed activity/project for closure, students reflect on lesson objective learned.
One group
No Guided Reading in L2
Tier 1
Independent practice for other students
One group
No Guided Reading in L2
Tier 1
Independent practice for other students
Writing Process, Writers Workshop, Independent Writing, Handwriting
Problem of the Day, Numerical Fluency
Whole Group Instruction
Teacher explains models and/or demonstrates lesson objective.
Teacher places students into bilingual pairs for practice group activity; monitors and
guides students learning (comprehension level).
Teacher places students into bilingual pairs for activity that is more challenging and
applies concepts being learned (higher order thinking).
Teacher and groups of students summarize objective; and/or students share their
completed activity/project for closure, students reflect on lesson objective learned.
At the end of each lesson cycle. To assist learners in the comprehension of the content
being learned. (High academic rigor)
Tier 1
Must Include: Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies; Academic activities in English and
Spanish (3:1 Ratio). Students travel in bilingual pairs.
Teacher explains models and/or demonstrates lesson objective.
Science/
S. Studies
TOTAL
= 75 min.
Spanish
20
Core Instruction
Science should average 45 minutes a day and Social Studies 30 minutes a day including Activity 1 and
Activity 2.
35
Bilingual Pairs
Activity #1
Bilingual Pairs
Activity #1
Teacher places students into bilingual pairs for practice group activity; monitors and guides
students learning (comprehension level).
5
Closure
15
20
30
45
20
30
45
420
325
Conceptual Refinement
(LOI)
WOW
Lunch
Specials
Teacher places students into bilingual pairs for activity that is more challenging and applies
concepts being learned (higher order thinking).
Teacher and groups of students summarize objective; and/or students share their completed
activity/project for closure, students reflect on lesson objective learned.
At the end of each lesson cycle. To assist learners in the comprehension of the content
being learned. (High academic rigor)
Total = Core content instructional time
Two Way = ELLs: 220 Spanish / 75 English Non ELLs: 220 English / 75 Spanish
One Way = ELLs: 220 Spanish / 75 English
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