ESL/EFL teachers and curriculum coordinators
Planning a unit for English Language Learners that aligns with state or WIDA standards
Use cases
About
The English Development Standards mind map template provides a structured comparison of New York State and WIDA 2012 English language development standards, covering five standards (Social Language, Academic Language, Demonstrating Cultural Awareness, Critical Analysis, and Literary Response) across four domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing). This template includes performance indicators broken down by the respective five standards and teaching strategies for mixed groups, such as creating short plays based on school events. It is organized by grade levels from PreK-12 and serves as a comprehensive reference for educators aligning instruction with ELL standards.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Elementary and secondary ESL teachers
Designing differentiated instruction for mixed-grade ELL classrooms
Instructional coaches and school administrators
Preparing for a professional development session on language development standards
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch Template and Review Framework
Open the file in Xmind to explore the core framework of five standards and four domains across all grade levels.
Step 2
Navigate Grade Specific Performance Indicators
Expand the grade-level branches to examine specific expectations and customize the performance indicators to align with your local curriculum.
Step 3
Implement and Expand Teaching Strategies
Utilize the provided teaching strategy nodes for activity ideas and add your own instructional methods by creating new subtopics.
Frequently asked questions
The template compares New York State and WIDA 2012 standards, covering five standards (Social Language, Academic Language, etc.) and four domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing). It includes performance indicators, grade-level breakdowns (PreK-12), and teaching strategies.
Use the 'Teaching Strategies' node for activity ideas like group plays or cultural reports. Reference the 'Five Standards' and 'Four Domains' to align lessons with specific language objectives and grade-level expectations.
Yes, you can customize the .xmind file in Xmind desktop or web. Add your own performance indicators, modify grade-level groupings, or expand teaching strategies to fit your curriculum.
It covers PreK-12, broken down by grade groups (PreK-1, 2-4, 5-8, 9-12) and individual grades. This helps differentiate instruction for ELL students at various levels.
The template explicitly compares New York State and WIDA 2012 standards, highlighting similarities and differences across the five standards and four domains, making it useful for educators in multiple states.
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