UDL Guidelines - Version 1.0: Examples and Resources
Checkpoint 2.2: Options that clarify syntax and structure
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Doing What Works: Develop Academic EnglishOn this Doing What Works site, understand the research-based recommendation to develop academic English, watch videos on how actual schools are developing academic English, and find a collection of tools and ideas to help you develop academic English in your classroom. Don't miss the great videos! Hear the perspectives of the principal, a teacher, and coaches from Cahuenga Elementary about using standards to develop academic English lessons. Why UDL? This site provides excellent examples on how to support the understanding of syntax and structure in the classroom. Age Group: K-5 |
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Interactives: Elements of a Story
This interactive breaks down the important elements of a story. Students go through the series of steps for constructing a story including Setting, Characters, Sequence, Exposition, Conflict, Climax, and Resolution. Why UDL? Elements of a Story is a perfect example of "clarifying structure" becasue it is designed to help students to identify the structural components of storytelling. Age Group: K-5 |
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WORD AutoSummarize Tool
The AutoSummarize feature in MS Word allows you to summarize a document and add visual structure. Why UDL? The AutoSummarize tool highlights the structural features of a document and is a great way to clarify structure to students. Age Group: All ages |
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Classical Comics
Classical Comics brings classic literature to life in the form of comic strips. Choose from comic strips with the original text, a plain English version, or a simplified text version. Why UDL? Classical Comics is a great example of providing options that clarify syntax and structure. The different versions (original text, plain English, and simplfiied text) offer students options in the complexity of syntax and structure. Age Group: Middle and High School |
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Simple English Wikipedia
Wikipedia's "Simple English" entries scaffold the reader by using straightforward language, by chunking the information, and by providing links for further inquiry. "Simple English" is listed under the Language options. Why UDL? "Wikipedia Simple English" entries are designed to be accessible to readers who are acquiring the English language. Simple English entries are also beneficial for readers who have limited vocabularies or for readers who are interested in the major features of the entry rather than detailed descriptions. Age Group: All |
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CAST's UDL Editions
UDL Editions take advantage of the flexibility of digital media to reach and engage all learners. Leveled supports and the Texthelp Toolbar balance challenge and support for each learner, ages 10 and up. Select your book to get started! Why UDL? While reading or listening, students' understanding of figurative language is supported by clicking on icons that identify and explain different literary devices. This support around figurative language is an excellent example of clarifying syntax and structure. Age Group: Grade 3 and up |
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1.3: Options that provide alternatives for visual information 2.1: Options that define vocabulary and symbols More to come! |
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Writing Fun by Jenny Eather
Students can choose from a variety of "text types" such as persuasive, narrative, information report, response, or poetry. They are then provided with prompts and a text organizer to support them in their writing. Why UDL? Writing Fun is an excellent example of providing options that clarify syntax and structure. The prompts and text organizers highlight the different structures of different forms of writing. Age Group: 3-12 |
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