Language Development Aligned with National Standards
Ms. Roman ESL Classroom delivers daily English instruction rooted in Atlas, WIDA, and New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Our curriculum builds speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while developing academic vocabulary students need across all subjects.
Six-Week Unit
02/17/2026 - 03/30/2026 Six-week units showing language skills and social studies content combined in one classroom.
Communities around us
Students identify community roles, practice describing neighborhoods, and build vocabulary about local helpers and services.
Change and growth
Learners explore how communities change over time, discuss cause and effect, and develop academic language about progress.
Citizenship and responsibility
Students discuss rights and responsibilities, practice persuasive speaking, and strengthen writing skills through opinion pieces.
Speaking and listening practice
Daily activities build confidence in classroom discussions, presentations, and peer conversations across all proficiency levels.
Reading academic texts
Guided reading of social studies materials develops comprehension strategies and introduces grade-level vocabulary in context.
Writing for real audiences
Students write descriptions, summaries, and opinion pieces connected to unit themes and share work with classmates.
Six-week thematic units blend language and literacy
Each unit connects speaking, listening, reading, and writing to real-world topics like Communities and Change & Citizenship. Students build academic vocabulary while exploring social studies concepts alongside their classroom teachers.
Track Your Child's Language Growth
Ms. Roman ESL Classroom measures student progress across speaking, listening, reading, and writing using WIDA and Atlas standards to show families real advancement in English proficiency and academic vocabulary.
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Language proficiency levels
Students progress through WIDA proficiency levels from emerging to bridging as they develop English skills.
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Weeks per thematic unit
Each unit integrates language skills with social studies and literacy for deeper learning and vocabulary growth.
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Schools served
Ms. Roman ESL Classroom serves multilingual learners at Randolph Middle School and Shongum Elementary in Randolph, NJ.
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Differentiated instruction
Lessons are tailored to each student's proficiency level using culturally responsive practices that build confidence.
Support Your Child's Language Learning at Home
Ms. Roman ESL Classroom connects with families through newsletters, home-practice tips, and dedicated resources. Stay informed about your child's progress and get practical ways to support English development every day.