Bilingual Scaffolds & WIDA Scale Cheat-Sheet (Spanish / English)

Listening (Escuchar)

Receptive: Process spoken English in academic and social contexts.

Speaking (Hablar)

Productive: Express ideas, elaborate with connectors (because / ya que).

Reading (Leer)

Receptive: Decode, infer, and comprehend informational & literary texts.

Writing (Escribir)

Productive: Construct paragraphs, essays, and arguments with precision.

Language Launchpad • Teacher Facilitation Guide Page 1 of 2 • Lesson 1 (Welcome & Scores)

Instructional Facilitation Guide • 50-Minute Lesson 2

Day 2: SMART Goal Setting & Leveled Action Plans

Differentiated Worksheets

Est. Time: 50 Minutes

Lesson Objectives (SWBAT):

• Content: Formulate an annual +0.5 growth goal and select 2 concrete daily habits.
• Language: Write a structured SMART commitment using leveled sentence frames or paragraphs.

Differentiated Handouts:

• Scaffolded: Bilingual Spanish for WIDA 1-3
• Independent: Academic English for WIDA 3.5-5+

Day 2 Pacing Breakdown & Facilitation

Common Misconceptions

• Scale Score vs. Level: Students may think 318 is a grade. Explain that 3.2 is the proficiency level (1-6 scale).
• The +0.5 Annual Growth Target: Guide students to target at least +0.5 per year until reaching exit proficiency (4.5+).

Differentiation Strategy

• Scaffolded Handout: Spanish glosses, visual icons, checkbox habit menus, sentence starters.
• Independent Handout: In-depth reflection, delta math, open-ended action plans, barrier anticipation.

Progress Monitoring: Revisit student goals bi-weekly during Do Now or 1-on-1 conferring. Folder Storage: Permanent Portfolio

Language Launchpad • Teacher Facilitation Guide Page 2 of 2 • Lesson 2 (SMART Goals & Action)

How will you achieve your goal? Check at least two (2) daily habits you commit to doing every week:

Read 20 minutes in English daily

Leer 20 minutos en inglés cada día (libros o noticias).

Speak in complete sentences

Responder siempre usando oraciones completas en clase.

Listen to English audio / podcasts

Escuchar podcasts o ver videos con subtítulos en inglés.

Write in my daily ESL journal

Escribir 3 oraciones en mi diario de ESL cada día.

Ask 1 question when confused

Hacer al menos 1 pregunta cuando tenga dudas.

My personal habit / Mi propio hábito:

My Official Commitment / Mi Compromiso Oficial:

"I promise to work hard, ask for help when I need it, and take pride in my bilingual journey this school year."
"Prometo esforzarme, pedir ayuda cuando la necesite y sentirme orgulloso(a) de mi camino bilingüe este año escolar."

Student Signature (Firma):

Peer Witness (Compañero):

Teacher Signature (Maestro):

Language Launchpad • Scaffolded WIDA Goal Sheet Page 2 of 2 • Store safely in student ESL portfolio

Time-Bound (Milestone Checkpoints):

I will benchmark my progress at Quarter 1, Mid-Year Check-in, and the official Spring ACCESS window.

4 Anticipating Obstacles & Proactive Solutions

What obstacle could derail my progress?

e.g., procrastination, difficult Tier-3 vocabulary, shyness speaking

My proactive counter-strategy:

e.g., use an academic glossary, attend tutoring, partner rehearsal

Mutual Accountability Covenant:

By signing below, I certify that I have analyzed my empirical WIDA ACCESS data, formulated a measurable target, and committed to weekly language practice habits to achieve proficiency.

Student Signature:

Peer Accountability Partner:

ESL Teacher Endorsement:

Language Launchpad • Advanced WIDA Goal Blueprint Page 2 of 2 • Archive in Master Academic Portfolio