Windom Spanish Dual Immersion Program
Delivery of Daily Instruction in Spanish and English Instruction (DRAFT)
Kindergarten: 90% Spanish / 10% English School Day: 7:35-1:45
90 % Spanish / Content / Language Objectives / AssessmentsSpanish Literacy Block
125 minutes /
Spanish Language Arts Instruction for ALL Students
Kindergarten students will: use strategies and skills to decode and understand; hear, say and blend sounds; build reading and writing concepts; learn and use new words; communicate needs, feelings, and ideas. Grammar and vocabulary integrated by themes. Integrate Social Studies and Science, Literature themes.Resource: Windom Spanish Language Arts Scope and Sequence and Estrellitas
Small Reading Groups = 40 minutes daily
– Reading level groups lead by classroom teacher, bilingual support teacher, AE.
Differentiated Spanish Language Arts =85 minutes daily:
– 30 minutes Morning Meeting
- 30 minutes Writing or Vocabulary Instruction
- 15 minutes story time
- 10 minutes Spanish Verb and Vocabulary practice /
Content vocabulary and grammar integrated
- Frequently-used Spanish Vocabulary- Content-based themes: School, Friends, Family, Colors, Shapes, Counting, Weather, Animals, Transportation
- Basic Interpersonal Communication
- Classroom commands and requests
- Regular, irregular, reflexive and stem-changing verbs introduced through Language Arts curriculum or classroom usage.
- Spanish Verb Instruction/Practice:
- First person (focus);
- Present tense / Kindergarten Assessment (Academic Readiness)
Beginning of Year &
End of Year–
Spanish and English
(REA Mary Pickard)
MDE – SOLOM
Student Oral Language Observation Matrix
Mathematics
80 minutes /Grade Level Mathematics Instruction = 60 minutes
Kindergarten students will: problem solve, reason, communicate, show solutions; read, write, compare and order whole numbers; use multiple counting strategies; identify, copy, and continue patterns; Sort by color, shape, and length; use calendars.- Daily Routines: Calendar, Math Boxes, Math Message, Home Links
- Launch, explore, summarize learning, and apply mathematics (individuals, small groups, partners)
Resource: EverydayMath in Spanish
Math Intervention or Enrichment at Student Skill Level = 20 minutes
- Individuals, small group or whole class- Concept development using manipulatives,
- EverydayMath components and games or supplemental materials, i.e. Math Recovery, Number Sense, Family Math, CCC Lab in Spanish /
Content vocabulary and grammar integrated
- Numbers and number order- Multiple counting strategies
- Patterns
- Color, shape, and length
- Shape
- Length
- Calendar / MPS Quarter Assessments for Math
Social Studies /
Science
30 minutes / Social Studies in Spanish integrated with Language Arts OR
Science in Spanish integrated with Language Arts OR
Academic Choice in Spanish, integrated with Language Arts / - Understand the world we live in; place and geography; cultural differences
- Organisms basic needs; observing and asking questions; properties of wood and paper
Specialists in Spanish
55 minutes / Arts Specialist (rotates with PE and Media) / – Explore arts materials, repeat a simple pattern
10 % English
English Language Arts30 minutes / English Language Arts = 30 minutes daily
– Instruction in English is clearly separated from Spanish by time, space and teacher
– Classroom teachers partner with other classroom and switch for English instruction.
– Oral language development
– Social Studies, Science or Literature-based themes
– Reading skill development parallels Windom SLA Scope and Sequence, Estrellitas / – Comprehension, sequencing, drawing conclusions, classifying, compare and contrast, retells
– Develop English academic and social vocabulary
– Stories
– Songs and chants / MDE – SOLOM
Student Oral Language Observation Matrix
Specialists in
English
55 minutes / Specialists = 55 minutes Daily
- Physical Education
- Media / - Joy of play; cooperate, show respect,
- Select books, examine how picture, charts and graphs help tell a story; use a computer for certain tasks
Other
45 minutes /Lunch – 25 minutes
Recess – 20 minutes
370 minutes /Total Daily Minutes
Windom Spanish Dual Immersion Program
Delivery of Daily Instruction in Spanish and English Instruction (DRAFT)
First Grade: 90% Spanish / 10% English School Day: 7:35-1:45
90 % Spanish / Content / Language Objectives / AssessmentsLiteracy Block
125 minutes /
Spanish Language Arts Instruction for ALL Students:
First Grade students will: use strategies and skills to decode and understand; improve writing, speaking and listening skills; read and understand grade level texts; expand vocabulary.Integrate Social Studies and Science, Literature themes.
Grammar and vocabulary integrated by themes.
Resource: Windom Spanish Language Arts Scope and Sequence and Estrellitas
Small Reading Groups = 40 minutes daily
– Reading level groups lead by classroom teacher, bilingual support teacher, AE.
Differentiated Spanish Language Arts =80 minutes daily:
– 30 minutes Morning Meeting
- 30 minutes Writing or Vocabulary Instruction
- 15 minutes story time
- 10 minutes Spanish Verb and Vocabulary practice /
Content vocabulary and grammar integrated
- Frequently-used Spanish vocabulary- Content-based thematic vocabulary: School, People, Groups, Surprises, Opposites, Environment, Animals, Sports, Nature
- Basic Interpersonal Communication
- Classroom commands and requests
- Regular, irregular, reflexive and stem-changing verbs introduced through Language Arts curriculum or classroom usage.
- Spanish Verb Instruction/Practice:
- Presente, presente progresivo,
- Futuro con “ir a”,
- Preterito / Spanish Reading Inventory
MDE – SOLOM
Student Oral Language Observation Matrix
Mathematics
80 minutes / Grade Level Mathematics Instruction = 60 minutesFirst Grade students will: problem solve, reason, communicate, show solutions; read, write, compare and order whole numbers to 120; learn place value concepts, including grouping in tens and ones; create and continue number and shape patterns; measure length.
- Daily Routines: Calendar, Math Boxes, Math Message, review Home Links, journals
- Launch, explore, summarize learning, and apply mathematics (individuals, small groups, partners)
- Apply the Mathematics in the Less (individuals, small groups, partners)
Resource: EverydayMath in Spanish
Math Intervention or Enrichment at Student Skill Level = 20 minutes
- Individuals, small group or whole class
- Concept development using manipulatives,
- EverydayMath components and games or supplemental materials, i.e. Math Recovery, Number Sense, Family Math, CCC Lab in Spanish / - Word problems
- Numbers to 120
- Place value
- Shapes
- Patterns
- Measurement, length
- Calendar / MPS Quarter Assessments for MathD
Social Studies /
Science
30 minutes / Social Studies in Spanish, integrated with Language Arts = 30 minutes OR
Science in Spanish, integrated with Language Arts = 30 minutes OR
Academic Choice in Spanish, integrated with Language Arts / - Place and geography; chronology; universals of culture
- How plants grow and reproduce; needs of living organisms; rocks; electricity as energy.
Specialists in Spanish
55 minutes / Art = 55 minutes (rotating with PE and Media) / – Explore and identify the elements of line, shape, color, form & texture.
10 % English
English Language Arts30 minutes / English Language Arts = 30 minutes daily
– Instruction in English is clearly separated from Spanish by time, space and teacher
– Classroom teachers partner with other classroom and switch for English instruction.
– Oral language development
– Social Studies, Science or Literature-based themes
– Reading skill development parallels Windom SLA Scope and Sequence and / - Comprehension, sequencing, drawing conclusions, classifying, compare and contrast, retells.
– Develop English academic and social vocabulary:
- Stories, songs, chants / MDE – SOLOM
Student Oral Language Observation Matrix
Specialists in English
55 minutes / Specialists = 55 minutes (rotating with Art)
- Physical Education
- Media / - PE: Make choices to promote physical fitness.
- Media: Select books, examine how picture, charts and graphs
Other
45 minutes /Lunch – 25 minutes
Recess – 20 minutes
370 minutes /Total Daily Minutes
Windom Spanish Dual Immersion Program
Delivery of Daily Instruction in Spanish and English Instruction (DRAFT)
Second Grade: 80% Spanish / 20% English School Day: 7:35-1:45
80 % Spanish / Content / Language Objectives / AssessmentsSpanish Literacy Block
120 minutes /
Spanish Language Arts Instruction for ALL Students:
Second Grade students will: use strategies and skills to decode and understand; read a variety of texts; understand complex text; extend vocabulary skills to communicate; communicate ideas in written/oral form.Integrate Social Studies and Science, Academic Choice– explicit focus for 30 minutes.
Grammar and vocabulary integrated by themes.
Windom Spanish Language Arts Scope and Sequence
Small Reading Groups = 40 minutes daily
– Reading level groups lead by classroom teacher, bilingual support teacher, AE.
Differentiated Spanish Language Arts =80 minutes daily:
– 30 minutes Morning Meeting
- 30 minutes Writing or Vocabulary Instruction
- 10-15 minutes story time
- 5-10 minutes Spanish Verb and Vocabulary practice /
Content vocabulary and grammar integrated
- Frequently-used Spanish Vocabulary- Content-based themes - Literature
- Basic Interpersonal Communication
- Classroom commands and requests
- Regular, irregular, reflexive and stem-changing verbs introduced through Language Arts curriculum or classroom usage.
- Spanish Verb Instruction/Practice:
- Presente
- presente progresivo,
- Futuro con “ir a”,
- Preterito / Spanish Reading Inventory
MDE – SOLOM
Student Oral Language Observation Matrix
Mathematics
90 minutes / Grade Level Mathematics Instruction = 60 minutesSecond Grade students will: problem solve, reason, communicate, show solutions; recall addition and subtraction facts; use place value to add and subtract one and two-digit numbers; describe, sort, and classify simple 2D and 3D shapes; measure length using standard units.
- Daily Routines: Calendar, Math Boxes, Math Message, review Home Links, journals
- Launch, explore, summarize learning, and apply mathematics (individuals, small groups, partners)
- Apply the Mathematics in the Less (individuals, small groups, partners)
Resource: EverydayMath in Spanish
Math Intervention or Enrichment at Student Skill Level = 20 –30 minutes
- Individuals, small group or whole class
- Concept development using manipulatives,
- EverydayMath components and games or supplemental materials, i.e. Math Recovery, Number Sense, Family Math, CCC Lab in Spanish / - Addition and subtraction
- Place value
- Describe, sort, and classify
- 2D and 3D shapes
- Standard units of measure –
- Length
- Calendar / MPS Quarter Assessments for Math
Specialists in Spanish
55 minutes /
Art = (rotating with PE and Media)
/ - Use elements and principles of visual art to express ideas and feelingsSocial Studies /
Science - 20 minutes
/ Social Studies in Spanish, integrated with English Language Arts ORScience in Spanish, integrated with English Language Arts
/ - Place and geography, chronology, universals of culture- Insect life cycles; stable/unstable systems; solids and liquids; weather systems
20 % English
English Language Arts60 minutes / English Language Arts = 60 minutes (20 minutes literature-based; 40 minutes Social St .or Science)
– Literacy instruction is integrated with Social Studies and Science
– Reading and writing in English introduced through Social Studies and Science content
– Instruction in English is clearly separated from Spanish by time, space and teacher
– Classroom teachers partner with other classroom and switch for English instruction.
– Reading skill development parallels Windom SLA Scope and Sequence / – Teach reading skills through oral language
– Comprehension, sequencing, drawing conclusions, classifying, compare and contrast, retells
– Academic and social vocabulary with social studies and science focus.
– English grammar embedded in content areas and parallel the skill development of basal readers and Windom Spanish LA scope & sequence / MDE – SOLOM
Student Oral Language Observation Matrix
Specialists in
English / Specialists = 55 minutes (rotating with Art)
- Physical Education Media / - PE: Develop motor skills; locate heart beat; warm & cool down.
- Media: Select books, examine how picture, charts and graphs help tell a story; communicate in different ways; computer applications.
Other
45 minutes /Lunch – 25 minutes
Recess – 20 minutes
370 minutes /Total Daily Minutes
Windom Spanish Dual Immersion Program
Delivery of Daily Instruction in Spanish and English Instruction (DRAFT)
Third Grade: 70% Spanish / 30% English School Day: 7:35-1:45
Spanish Focus Days / Content / Language Objectives / AssessmentsLiteracy Block
125 minutes
Spanish Literacy and
English Literacy
alternate weekly /
Spanish Language Arts Instruction for ALL Students:
Third Grade students will: use strategies and skills to decode and understand; read fluently and comprehend fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama; identify comprehension skills to self-monitor; extend vocabulary through reading; speak and write confidently in a variety of situations.Morning Meeting = 15 minutes daily
Small Reading Groups = 40 minutes daily
- Reading level groups lead by classroom teacher, bilingual support teacher, AE.
Differentiated Spanish Language Arts =20 minutes daily (basal anthology, supplemental readers, story time and instruction following Windom Spanish Language Arts Scope and Sequence. Grammar and vocabulary integrated by themes.
- Writing or Vocabulary Instruction = 20 minutes
- Independent reading time in Spanish = 20 minutes
- Spanish Verb and Vocabulary practice = 10 minutes /
Content vocabulary and grammar integrated
- Frequently-used Spanish Vocabulary- Content-based themes - Literature
- Basic Interpersonal Communication
- Classroom commands and requests
- Regular, irregular, reflexive and stem-changing verbs introduced through Language Arts curriculum or classroom usage.
- Spanish Verb Instruction/Practice:
- Presente progresivo,
- Futuro con “ir a”,
- Preterito
- Futuro / MDE – SOLOM
Student Oral Language Observation Matrix
Mathematics
80 minutes / Grade Level Mathematics Instruction = 55 minutesThird grade students will: problem solve, reason, communicate, show solutions; use place value to add and subtract multi-digit numbers; represent and write fractions with pictures, models, drawings and numbers; manipulate polygons; create bar graphs with labels and titles.
- Daily Routines: Calendar, Math Boxes, Math Message, review Home Links, journals
- Launch, explore, summarize learning, and apply mathematics (individuals, small groups, partners)
- Apply the Mathematics in the Less (individuals, small groups, partners)
Math Intervention or Enrichment at Student Skill Level = 25 minutes
- Individuals, small group or whole class
- Concept development using manipulatives,
- EverydayMath components and games or supplemental materials, i.e. Math Recovery, Number Sense, Family Math, CCC Lab in Spanish / - Place value
- Multi-digit numbers
- Fractions
- Polygons
- Bar graphs
- Labels and titles for graphs / MPS Quarter Assessments for Math
Social Studies /
Science 40 minutes / Social Studies in Spanish, integrated with Language Arts = 40 minutes OR
Science in Spanish, integrated with Language Arts = 40 minutes / - Place and geography, chronology, universals of culture
- Sound, vibrations; plant and animal structures; survival; reproduction
Specialists in
Spanish 55 minutes