Making lesson plans that align the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards and content standards is a requirement of educators who have English language learners in their classrooms. Among the most important aspects of English language development are the integration of language instruction and practice across the content areas, which includes differentiation of instruction to address specific learning needs of all students. These aspects can be accounted for directly within lesson plans.

How can I make a lesson plan for integrated English language development (ELD) instruction that integrates ELLs' cultural values and beliefs?

Using Kindergarten English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards and English language arts (ELA) standard that aligns with the ELP standard. What are examples of objectives that aligns with the following standards?

K.RL.1. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

K.RL.2. With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.

AZ ELP- Standard 1: By the end of each language proficiency level, an English learner can pre-emergent/emergent - basic - intermediate AZ ELA standard alignment instructional support construct meaning from oral presentations and literacy and informational text through grade appropriate listening, reading and viewing.

What would be the Instructional Plan Title for the lesson?

What would be an example of the Lesson Summary and Focus?

What is an example of Academic Language?

What is an example of an Anticipatory Set for the lesson?

What is an example of Multiple Means of Representation: Explain how you will differentiate materials for each of the following groups:English language learners (ELL), Students with special needs, Students with gifted abilities, Early finishers (those students who finish early and may need additional resources/support): (provide examples for each group).

What is an example of Multiple Means of Engagement: Explain how you will differentiate activities for each of the following groups:English language learners (ELL), Students with special needs, Students with gifted abilities, Early finishers (those students who finish early and may need additional resources/support): (provide examples for each group).

An example of a formative and a summative assessment that aligned with the standards and objectives.

What is an example of Multiple Means of Expression:Explain how you will differentiate assessments for each of the following groups:English language learners (ELL), Students with special needs, Students with gifted abilities, Early finishers (those students who finish early and may need additional resources/support):

Extension Activity and/or Homework

Identify and describe any extension activities or homework tasks as appropriate. Explain how the extension activity or homework assignment supports the learning targets/objectives.

How can the lesson plan integrates ELLs' cultural values and beliefs in the context of teaching and learning? Include a description of how the lesson planning and focus would be different, if you were to develop a targeted ELD lesson, instead of the integrated lesson you designed.

References:

http://www.azed.gov/oelas/elps/

http://www.azed.gov/standards-practices/k-12standards/english-language-arts-standards/