Math - Grade 8 - Unit 2 - ELL Scaffold

Student Learning Objective (SLO) / Language Objective / Language Needed
SLO: 1
CCSS:
8.NS.1
WIDA ELDS: 3
Speaking
Writing / Compare rational and irrational numbers to demonstrate that the decimal expansion of irrational numbers do not repeat; show that every rational number has a decimal expansion which eventually repeats and convert such decimals into rational numbers. / Explain orally and in writing how to compare rational and irrationalnumbers using Charts, a personal math dictionary and models. / VU: Rational, irrational, classify, equivalent, indefinitely
LFC: Cause and effect transitional phrases
LC: Varies by ELP level
ELP 1 / ELP 2 / ELP 3 / ELP 4 / ELP 5
Language Objectives / Explain orally and in writing the definition of a rational number in L1 and/or use gestures, examples and selected technical words. / Explain orally and in writing the definition of a rational number in L1 and/or use selected technical vocabulary in phrases and short sentences with examples. / Explain orally and in writing the definition of a rational number using key technical vocabulary in a series of simple sentences. / Explain orally and in writing the definition of a rational number using key technical vocabulary in expanded and some complex sentences. / Explain orally and in writing the definition of a rational numberusing technical vocabulary in multiple, complex sentences.
Learning Supports / Teacher Modeling
Personal math dictionary
Small group
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Charts / Teacher Modeling
Personal math dictionary
Small group
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Sentence frames
Charts / Teacher Modeling
Small group
Sentence Starter
Word wall
Charts / Teacher Modeling
Small group / Teacher Modeling
Student Learning Objective (SLO) / Language Objective / Language Needed
SLO: 2
CCSS:
8.NS.2
WIDA ELDS: 3
Reading / Use rational numbers to approximate and locate irrational numbers on a Number Line andestimate the value of expressions involving irrational numbers. / Demonstrate comprehension of how to locate irrational numbers on a Number Lineusing a Number Line, Charts and Partner work.
Explain how to estimate the value of an expression involving irrational numbers using word walls, Number Lines and charts. / VU: Approximately integer, best, expression, plot
LFC: Understand “how many times?” -est
LC: Varies by ELP level
ELP 1 / ELP 2 / ELP 3 / ELP 4 / ELP 5
Language Objectives / Demonstrate comprehension of word problems in L1 by identifying irrational numbers and estimating values using examples and selected technical words. / Demonstrate comprehension of word problems in L1 by identifying irrational numbers and estimating values using examples and selected technical vocabulary. / Demonstrate comprehension of word problems by identifying irrational numbers and estimating values using key technical language. / Demonstrate comprehension of word problems by identifying irrational numbers and estimating values using some technical vocabulary. / Demonstrate comprehension of word problems by identifying irrational numbers and estimating values using technical vocabulary.
Learning Supports / Number Line
Charts
Partner work
Demonstration
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Completed examples / Number Line
Charts
Partner work
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Sentence frames
Examples / Number Line
Charts
Partner work
Sentence Starter
Word wall / Number Line
Charts
Partner work / Number Line
Charts
Student Learning Objective (SLO) / Language Objective / Language Needed
SLO: 3
CCSS:
8.EE.1
WIDA ELDS: 3
Listening
Reading
Writing / Apply the properties of integer exponents to simplify and write equivalent numerical expressions. / Writean expression involving integer exponents in simplest form after listening to an oral description of the expression using a Charts and a Partner work.
Identify the answer after reading the question using a word wall and Charts / VU:Equivalent, exponents, simplify
LFC: Understand math questions
LC: Varies by ELP level
ELP 1 / ELP 2 / ELP 3 / ELP 4 / ELP 5
Language Objectives / Write the equation with exponents after listening to oral expression of equation in L1 and/or using some technical words with examples and identify the answer after listening to a modified question. / Write the equation with exponents after listening to oral expression of equation in L1 and/or using some technical vocabulary with examples and identify the answer after reading a modified question. / Write the equation with exponents after listening to oral expression of equation using specialized language vocabulary and identify the answer after reading a modified question. / Write the equation with exponents after listening to oral expression of equation using some technical vocabularyand identify the answer after reading the question. / Write the equation with exponents after listening to oral expression of equation using technical vocabulary and identify the answer after reading the question.
Learning Supports / Teacher Modeling
Student-created dictionary
Partner work
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Pictures/illustrations / Teacher Modeling
Student-created dictionary
Partner work
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Sentence frames / Teacher Modeling
Charts
Partner work
Sentence Starter
Word wall / Teacher Modeling
Partner work / Charts
Student Learning Objective (SLO) / Language Objective / Language Needed
SLO: 4
CCSS:
8.EE.3
WIDA ELDS: 3, 4
Speaking
Writing / Use scientific notation to estimate and express the values of very large or very small numbers and compare their values(how many times larger/smaller is one than the other). / Explain orally and in writing how to use scientific notation express and estimate the value of very large and very small numbers with the support of a Charts, a word wall and personal math dictionary. / VU:Scientific notation, wavelength, average, mass, proton, electron
LFC: Comparatives, past tense
LC: Varies by ELP level
ELP 1 / ELP 2 / ELP 3 / ELP 4 / ELP 5
Language Objectives / Explain orally and in writing the values of very large numbers using scientific notation in L1 and/or using some specialized words in phrases. / Explain orally and in writing the values of very large numbers using scientific notation in L1 and/or using some specialized vocabulary in phrases and short sentences. / Explain orally and in writing the values of very large numbers using scientific notation using some specialized vocabulary in simple sentences. / Explain orally and in writing the values of very large numbers using scientific notation using some technical vocabulary in expanded sentences. / Explain orally and in writing the values of very large numbers using scientific notation using technical vocabulary in complex sentences.
Learning Supports / Teacher Modeling
Charts
Personal math dictionary
Small group
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Pictures/illustrations / Teacher Modeling
Charts
Personal math dictionary
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Sentence frames / Teacher Modeling
Charts
Personal math dictionary
Sentence Starter
Word wall / Teacher Modeling
Personal math dictionary
Charts / Teacher Modeling
Personal math dictionary
Student Learning Objective (SLO) / Language Objective / Language Needed
SLO: 5
CCSS:
8.EE.4
WIDA ELDS: 3, 4
Listening
writing / Perform operations using numbers expressed in scientific notation, including problems where both decimals and scientific notation are used (interpret scientific notation generated when technology has been used for calculations). / Explain orally and in writing hoe to perform operations on numbers expressed in scientific notations. Interpret scientific notation generated by technology using a word wall, Charts and personal math dictionary. / VU:Vehicles, show, quotient
LFC: Passive voice,
LC: Varies by ELP level
ELP 1 / ELP 2 / ELP 3 / ELP 4 / ELP 5
Language Objectives / Comprehend numerals dictated in scientific notation and decimals in L1 and/or by writing a simple equation from dictation using specific vocabulary. / Comprehend numerals dictated in scientific notation and decimals in L1 and/or using some specialized language by writing the equation from dictation. / Comprehend numerals dictated in scientific notation and decimals using some specialized language by writing the equation from dictation. / Comprehend numerals dictated in scientific notation and decimals using some technical vocabulary by writing the equation from dictation. / Comprehend numerals dictated in scientific notation and decimals using technical vocabulary by writing the equation from dictation.
Learning Supports / Teacher Modeling
Student-created dictionary
Partner work
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Equations with scientific notation / Teacher Modeling
Student-created dictionary
Partner work
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support / Teacher Modeling
Partner work
Charts
Word wall / Teacher Modeling
Charts / Charts
Student Learning Objective (SLO) / Language Objective / Language Needed
SLO: 6
CCSS:
8.EE.4
WIDA ELDS: 3
Speaking
Writing / In real-world problem solving situations choose units of appropriate size for measurement of very small and very large quantities. / Explain orally and in writing the appropriate units for the measurement needed using conversion Charts, diagrams and a personal math dictionary.
Note: multiple meaning of the word “plot” (verb and noun) / VU:Square feet, conversion, plot, measure
LFC: Embedded clauses; comparatives,
LC: Varies by ELP level
ELP 1 / ELP 2 / ELP 3 / ELP 4 / ELP 5
Language Objectives / Explain orally and in writing the appropriate units for the measurement needed in L1 and/or using technical words and diagrams. / Explain orally and in writing the appropriate units for the measurement needed in L1 and/or using key technical vocabulary in phrases or short sentences. / Explain orally and in writing the appropriate units for the measurement needed using key technical vocabulary in simple sentences. / Explain orally and in writing the appropriate units for the measurement needed using key technical vocabulary in expanded sentences. / Explain orally and in writing the appropriate units for the measurement needed using technical vocabulary and complex sentences.
Learning Supports / ConversionCharts
Personal math dictionary
Demonstration
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Diagrams / ConversionCharts
Personal math dictionary
Word/picture wall
L1 text and/or support
Sentence frames
Diagrams / ConversionCharts
Sentence Starter
Word wall
Diagrams / ConversionCharts / ConversionCharts

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