Analysis of instructional activity: Comparing lengths and heights
Linguistic Complexity Language Forms and Conventions Vocabulary Usage
Simple sentences, single questions/statements, cohesive
Questions 1 and 2 incorporate short direct sentences with some repitition.
Sentence variety and rich description
Directions include compound sentences with multiple clauses difficult for the level 2 student. Question 3 is not as direct and implies a more complex math application that could potentially challenge both students, especially the student at level 3.
Simple constructions (declaratives/commands, repetition, social language
Write and equation, solve a problem, show your solution, but presented as multiple clauses in a single sentence. Could be presented as separate statements for the level 2 student.
Compound and complex constructions (phrases, clauses, sentences); characteristic content use
Multiple phrases in directions are complex.
Technical/abstract language
use of comparative language, including how much taller, as tall as
Content-specific language
equation, solution, cubes, number lines
Cross-curricular language
solve, show your solution
Collocations and idioms
none
Social/instructional language
basketball player