Tier 1
Use short daily routines tied to real reading, writing, or real-world application at home.
1. Standard At A Glance
Standard: ELA.11.L.3
Short description: Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening, including using rhetorical devices and specific elements of style.
2. Typical Indicators
- Student can describe what this skill looks like in classwork.
- Student applies this skill with familiar tasks and support.
- Student can explain parts of their thinking when prompted.
3. Warning Signs
- Student avoids tasks requiring this specific skill.
- Student needs repeated prompting and shows inconsistent performance.
- Student shows limited progress despite practice.
4. Escalating Accommodations
Tier 2
Provide targeted guided practice in 10-15 minute sessions with clear examples.
Tier 3
Use individualized practice with explicit modeling and frequent feedback.
5. Modifications
- Diverse learners: use visuals, sentence supports, and language scaffolds.
- Disabled learners: adapt response format, pacing, and access supports as needed.
6. Cross-Curricular Integration
Connect vocabulary and grammar learning to academic reading and college-application writing.