| Pilot Site: |
| | This is a district-wide pilot course.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 8 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | None. |
| Course duration: |
| | Two Semesters |
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| Course Description: |
| | ELD 8th is a one-period course that provides a balanced approach to English language development that connects to the academic language English learners will engage with in content area courses. Reading and writing activities are designed to help students develop literacy skills and are incorporated daily. Instruction is differentiated to meet students at their point of need and current language proficiency level. Course content is based on the state-adopted ELD Standards 2012 at the emerging proficiency level in tandem with the ELA/ELD Framework 2014. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 9104 - English Language Development |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | AMPLIFY ELD 6th, Amplify Education Inc. |