⚡️ Learners will be able to leverage their knowledge of writing in Spanish to compare and contrast their academic writing in English. They will understand that creating a coherent and cohesive theoretical framework involves knowing their target audience and the study's purpose. Essential questions include what information is necessary for replicating the study and how findings from reliable studies support the main claims related to applied linguistics or SLA. Learners will know which organizational patterns are best for developing their arguments and will be able to write formal academic texts in standard English that are coherent, cohesive, and on topic.
Stage 1 - Desired Results
Established Goals
Draft a theoretical framework in support of a topic related to applied linguistics or second language acquisition.
Transfer
- Learners will be able to independently use their knowledge of writing in Spanish when comparing and contrasting their writing of an academic text in English.
Meaning
Understandings:
Learners will understand that…
- Developing a coherent and cohesive theoretical framework requires understanding the target audience and overall purpose of one's study.
Essential Questions:
- What does the reader/researcher need to know about the study if the intention is to replicate the study?
- How do findings from valid and reliable studies support main claims and premises in pursuit of answering a set of reseach questions related to a researchable topic in applied linguistics or second language acquisition?
Acquisition
Learners will know…
Students will be able to…
- Write an academic (formal) text using standard English that is coherent, cohesive, and on topic.
Stage 2 - Assessment Evidence
Weekly reflections and tutoring sessions.