We All Need: ACADEMIC LANGUAGE / VOCABULARY

In preparation for the state ESL ACCESS test, all of Ms. Avila's classes are learning about ACADEMIC LANGUAGE.  Academic Language is the language used in school.  It is the vocabulary you need to understand in your English, Math, Science, History, Health, Gym, Technology, and Electives (Art, Cooking, Design, etc.) classes.   The following are links that will help you learn and improve the use of academic language.

Academic Language Help

• Academic Language Word Lists...click on the word and you will get the definition:
• http://www.esldesk.com/vocabulary/academic 
• Academic Language Word List for all grades and all the subject areas:
• http://www.u-46.org/roadmap/dyncat.cfm?catid=246
• Academic Language GAMES:
• http://www.academiclanguage.org/Games.html
• SCIENCE VOCABULARY GAMES/ click in a box to choose the level or category, then click on [I’m ready! Let’s start!]
• http://education.jlab.org/vocabhangman/index.html

ACCESS Practice Tests

• This document has ACCESS practice tests for all grades. For HIGH SCHOOL go to pg. 76.
• http://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS/ACCESS_Sample_Items.pdf