Online English Language Development (ELD Level 1)

Module 5: ELD Level 1 Language Function and Construction

The ELD 1 Language Function and Construction module focuses on how the English language works. Lessons are designed to create awareness of available language resources (such as noun- and verb phrases) that can enrich language and how the choice of language can influence meaning. They also help build an understanding of how to organize and structure text to create logical and cohesive writing.

Skill Area Examples of Topics Covered
Structuring Cohesive Text
  • Organizing text types to express ideas
  • Applying knowledge of familiar language resources
  • Using connecting words and phrases
Expanding and Enriching Ideas
  • Using verbs in a variety of tenses
  • Using nouns and noun phrases
  • Using adverb phrases to add detail
Connecting and Condensing Ideas
  • Creating compound sentences
  • Condensing ideas using compound verb phrases
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Language Tree Online has all the intructional resources and materials needed for your designated ELD/ESOL class.

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Video-based instructional input

featuring a “virtual professor” explicitly explaining and modeling language concepts

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Multi-sensory checks for understanding

with different question types addressing all four domains of language

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Teacher-led instructional resources

for whole class or small group instruction

Additional Practice assignments

with writing tasks that can be used as homework or review

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