• Introduction
• This presentation will discuss how to use outcomes from a variety of assessment types for assessing ELLs to guide language and content instruction.
• It will also provide two examples of differentiated instruction for each language domain (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), four differentiated instructional strategies teachers can utilize in content areas, four formative assessment strategies for language development, and four formative assessment strategies for content knowledge.

Slide 2:

• Why is differentiated instruction important for ELLs?
• ELLs come from a variety of language backgrounds and have different levels of English proficiency.
• They also learn in different ways, so it is important to differentiate instruction to meet their individual needs.
• Differentiated instruction can help ELLs to reach their full potential and succeed in school.

Slide 3:

• How to use assessment results to guide instruction
• Assessment results can help teachers to identify ELLs’ strengths and weaknesses.
• They can also help teachers to determine what language and content skills ELLs need to learn.
• Once teachers know what ELLs need to learn, they can differentiate instruction to meet their individual needs.

Slide 4:

• Assessment types for ELLs
• There are a variety of assessment types that can be used to assess ELLs.
• These include:
  • Classroom-based assessments
  • English language proficiency assessments
  • Standardized tests
• Each type of assessment has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Slide 5:

• Classroom-based assessments
• Classroom-based assessments are typically used to assess ELLs’ progress in the classroom.
• They can be used to assess ELLs’ language and content knowledge.
• Classroom-based assessments can be informal or formal.

Slide 6:

• English language proficiency assessments
• English language proficiency assessments are used to assess ELLs’ overall English proficiency.
• They can be used to determine ELLs’ level of English proficiency and to track their progress over time.
• English language proficiency assessments are typically administered by a trained professional.

Slide 7:

• Standardized tests
• Standardized tests are used to assess ELLs’ academic achievement.
• They can be used to compare ELLs’ performance to that of other students nationwide.
• Standardized tests are typically administered by a school district or state.

Slide 8:

• Differentiated instruction for listening
• Example 1:
• ELLs can listen to stories in their native language before listening to them in English.
• This will help them to understand the story better and to make connections between the two languages.
• Example 2:
• ELLs can listen to stories with a variety of supports, such as visual aids, gestures, and realia.
• This will help them to understand the story better and to participate in discussions about the story.

Slide 9:

• Differentiated instruction for speaking
• Example 1:
• ELLs can be given opportunities to speak in small groups or with a partner before speaking in front of the whole class.
• This will help them to feel more comfortable speaking in English and to participate more in class discussions.
• Example 2:
• ELLs can be given opportunities to speak about topics that they are interested in.
• This will help them to feel more confident speaking in English and to express themselves more effectively.

Slide 10:

• Differentiated instruction for reading
• Example 1:
• ELLs can be given simplified versions of texts or texts that have been translated into their native language.
• This will help them to understand the text better and to participate in discussions about the text.
• Example 2:
• ELLs can be given graphic organizers or other visual aids to help them to understand the text.
• This will help them to make connections between the text and their own experiences.

Slide 11:

• Differentiated instruction for writing
• Example 1:
• ELLs can be given prompts or templates to help them to write in English.
• This will help them to organize their thoughts and to write more effectively.
• Example 2:
• ELLs can be given opportunities to revise and edit their writing with the help of a partner or teacher.
• This will help them to improve their writing skills.