David W. Carter High School
DIRECTED DISCOURSE WITH DNA MODELS EXAMPLE
ESL STRATEGIES
EXIT TICKET DNA MODEL EXAMPLE
David W. Carter Science Department
Preparing for ACP and ESL Training Overview Taking it one step at a time can lead to a successful outcome. Remember that everyday counts. Great work team incorporating effective teaching strategies
March 2026 www.davidwcarter.com
You can see several examples of these strategies being used.
EFFECTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES HANDS ON AND ESL STRATEGIES MARCH 2026
Content 1) Atomic Structure of he Atom 2 and 3 - Models of Atoms 4) Solids, Liquids, and Gases 5) Exothermic Reaction 6) Niels Bohr Model of the Atom
ACADEMIC CONVERSATION
GRAPHIC ORGANZIER
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
WORD WALLS
DIFFERENTIATED QUESTION PROMPTS
PROUD PORTFOLIOS
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES 1) Academic Conversation 2) Graphic Organzier These strategies are designed to help students master the student expectation and practice using the words and language in an academic setting
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES 3. Essential Questions with a Twist 4. Word Walls
Providing students with visual and different opportunities to engage with the content is essential to mastery of content.
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES 5. Differentiated Question Prompts 6. Proud Portfolios
These particular strategies also help with the acqusition of the content and language.
SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT
MARCH 2026
CLASSROOM CULTURE Ensure that the class is inviting for all students. In addition, provide students with the opportunity for their voice to be heard.
SCHOOL SPIRIT HAS SPOKEN As best as possible ensure that all students feel welcomed regardless of his or her language. Provide opportunties for students to shine.
STAYING ENGAGED WITH ESL STRATEGIES Keeping students - all students engaged - is vital to the success of the students. Incorporate ESL strategies so that students can learn and master the TEKS.
CLOCK BUDDIES DNA REPLICATION EXAMPLE
HANDS ON AND ESL STRATEGIES Keep the students engaged. Help them to learn and master the TEKS by incorporating Venn Diagrams and kinesthetic and tactile learning opportunities along with speaking opportunities.
s e i g e t a r t S ESL s k r o W For All Students Using Effective Teaching Strategies Using effective and impactful teaching strategies is an essential skill in today’s classroom. The ESL strategies presented during today’s training can assist with meeting our campus goal of 90-60-30.
Campus Goal 90% Approaches 60% Meets 30% Masters Performance
Today’s ESL training focused on “Supporting Teachers with Elevation Strategies.” In addition, graphic organizers that allow students to elevate their thinking was shared. If you would like to receive these graphic organizers, please see Mr. McKenzie. Keep Working!
ESL STRATEGIES PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS TO MASTER THE CONTENT!
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER STRUTURE OF DNA EXAMPLE
s e i g e t a r t S ESL s k r o W For All Students
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Keep Working!
Campus Goal 90% Approaches 60% Meets 30% Masters Performance CELL MODEL AND EXPLANATION EXAMPLE
ESL Strategies in Action 1) Information Exchange Example 2) Written Conversations 3) Directed Discourse 4) Reciprocal Teaching 5) Jig Saw The video highlights the above ESL strategies being implemented in the science classrooms at David W. Carter High School. Our students continue to prepare for mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. The strategies outlined will help the students achieve this goal. The goal is 90-60-30 (90 percent Approaches, 60 percent Meets, and 30 Percent Masters).
CONTINUE BEING INTENTIONAL Language Acquisition Implement Effective Teaching Strategies Engage Learners