Teaching Directions Using a Controlled Prepositional Vocabulary. Supplementary Lessons for Use with Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students Enrolled in ESL or Special Education Classes. Grades K-3.

A unit of instruction used with limited English proficient (LEP) students in kindergarten through grade 3 who are being screened for placement in special education programs is described. The unit can be adapted for use with LEP students receiving special education services. Lessons teach and reinforce directional vocabulary (up/down, right/left, forward/backward, first/middle/last, over/under/on, above/below, and inside/outside) through development of gross-motor, small-motor, oral, and listening skills. The unit contains 15 lessons of 15 to 60 minutes' duration. Each lesson contains objectives, a list of instructional materials needed to implement the lesson, procedures and student activities, and suggestions for evaluation. Supplemental materials are appended. The lessons can be taught consecutively or concurrently, or integrated with other content area lessons. (MSE)