Effective lessons clearly state for English Language Learners both the content standard and the language standard. Effective lessons are paced to accommodate the learner and keep the learner engaged for at least 90% of the lesson.

• Clearly support language objectives
  • objectives apparent throughout lesson; no “tricks”
• Clearly support language objectives
  • students are given ample opportunities to “show-off” their language capabilities in speaking, reading, writing
• Engage students 90-100% of the lesson
  • less teacher-talk, no downtime, students are actively working in whole groups, small groups, individually…
• Appropriately pace the lesson to students’ ability level