What's good for English Language Learners is good for ALL learners, but in 23 years I hadn't come across a system as elegant and impactful as the GLAD model. And all it takes is a few pieces of chart paper. I taught with Erica and Marilynn the summer of 2022 and here we get into it!

Guided Language Acquisition supports vocabulary development and gives lots of practice with syntax across content areas AND it supports restorative practice.

Here are the charts we referenced in the conversation.

Circle Chart

Concept Map with person at center - if there is an individual who would have an important point of view, the ideas on the circle chart can be organized here.

Concept Chart - this takes the ideas captured on the circle chart and organizes them

Cognates Chart

Sentence Writing Charts - at the close of every lesson, students wrote a sentence using terms they are using. Here's that syntax work!

World Map - You will have visuals of important concepts. As you are working through instruction, students can post those on the map. Great chance to connect geography to students lived experiences.

WRESA does trainings on GLAD