: Use resources like the ELA Guidebooks Planning Tools to adjust support without lowering the rigor of the standards.

Standard ELA Guidebooks follow a consistent "Let's..." cycle to build student proficiency:

Ensure the guide includes modifications for various student needs:

: Review the final project or essay prompt. Create an exemplar response to identify exactly what skills students need to succeed.

: Start with "Let's Review!" and "Let's Prepare!" to activate prior knowledge.

: Use a T-chart to map out the specific Knowledge (concepts, facts) and Skills (reading, writing, speaking) required for the task. 3. Daily Lesson Structure

: Identify challenging vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and key cultural or historical contexts (e.g., migration themes in La Línea ).