While utilizing the Academic Language Analysis Chart with a focus on the section Word/Phrase Level Examples, the content vocabulary I teach will include the AWL words which will be easy to identify using the AWL Highlighter tool on the TABE reading materials. Learners will then be able to complete analysis of the AWL words used as well as other unknown vocabulary terms. An individual or class Frayer Model vocabulary notebook would work for a continual visual reference as needed. The wonderful resources provided within this unit of study provided a placemat to support my students in acquiring the formal professional conversation skills needed as they acquire the vocabulary identified in Tier 2 of developing academic language. Before implementing these strategies, my students would benefit from charting the differences between formal and informal registers. My challenge is making these skills transfer to a group with inconsistent attendance.
