You are a second-grade teacher preparing a science unit on p…
You are a second-grade teacher preparing a science unit on plant life cycles. Key vocabulary includes: seed, sprout, stem, leaves, flower, sunlight, water, grow, and pollination. You want to assess your students’ understanding throughout the unit, including two English learners in your class: Jin, a newcomer from South Korea, is in the Emerging or Early Production stage of language development and relies on visual support and gestures to communicate. Lila, who was born in the U.S., speaks Arabic at home and is in the Expanding or Intermediate stage of English proficiency. She is comfortable participating in discussions and writing short paragraphs. What informal and formal assessment strategies would you use to accurately evaluate Jin’s and Lila’s understanding of the plant life cycle? Explain how your approach ensures a valid and meaningful assessment for both students.
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