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Discover Where Biliteracy Can Take You

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Unlock the Power of Dual Literacy

Biliteracy and bilingualism unlock a world of opportunity. ¡Emerger juntos! works alongside Emerge! to welcome K–5 students into the world of biliteracy—building the skills they need to read, write, and think critically in both Spanish and English. With authentic texts, equitable resources, and both languages treated as equally valued, each student emerges with powerful biliteracy skills and knowledge.

Balancing Spanish and English

Biliteracy is a superpower that sets students up for success—but planning and teaching literacy in two languages can be a daunting task. That’s why ¡Emerger juntos! provides differentiated guidance for the two most prominent dual language instructional models, 90:10 and 50:50.

  • 90:10 Model

    Schools with a higher proportion of English‑fluent students often choose the 90:10 model, immersing students in the target language during the early grades to build a strong linguistic foundation. Extra focus is given to Spanish in Grades K–2, while older grades receive both SLA and ELA daily.

  • 50:50 Model

    Communities with large numbers of multilingual learners frequently select the 50:50 model, introducing literacy in both English and Spanish simultaneously. 50% of instruction is delivered in each language, each day from K–5.

Whichever model you implement, ¡Emerger juntos! opens doors to developing bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement, and sociocultural competence.

A table describes different lesson types throughout Emerge! California.

¡Emerger juntos!
in Your Classroom

The ¡Emerger juntos! literacy block supports foundational skills, comprehension and knowledge building, and writing about texts and topics to cohesively connect the strands needed for skilled reading and writing. To support dual language instruction, the Building Biliteracy segment integrates dedicated time to make connections and transition between languages.

A table describes different lesson types throughout Emerge! California.

Building Biliteracy

Building Biliteracy is a purposeful instructional segment woven into the implementation models to bridge the languages of instruction. It helps dual language educators and students maximize class time while reducing cognitive load. During Building Biliteracy, students leverage their full linguistic repertoire to deepen content knowledge and develop metalinguistic awareness.

A table describes different lesson types throughout Emerge! California.

Foundational Skills

¡Emerger juntos! integrates explicit, systematic instruction that supports authentic foundational skill development in both Spanish and English. Instruction centers on purposeful scopes and sequences, clear and consistent routines, and a gradual release model that effectively transitions students toward independent practice.

A table describes different lesson types throughout Emerge! California.

Building Comprehension and Knowledge

Our instruction fuses knowledge building with comprehension building—giving students the tools to both understand what they’re reading and build a vast, interconnected network of knowledge. Text-driven instruction dives deep into vertically aligned, cross-disciplinary topics in literature, science, and social studies. At the upper grades, instructional time is maximized across languages by purposefully building comprehension and knowledge in one language and working through extended writing in the other—allowing students to flex their biliterate brains and work deeply in both languages every day.

A table describes different lesson types throughout Emerge! California.

Writing

¡Emerger juntos! leverages a dedicated recursive writing pathway that links each text to a variety of genre writing projects. The goal for students in the upper grades is to read in one language and write about it in the other, making meaningful connections between the two.

A table describes different lesson types throughout Emerge! California.

Data-Informed Instruction

Just-in-time data empowers you to meet every student where they are—offering tailored recommendations for independent work or bite-sized, teacher-led remediation and extension in small groups. To support students’ growth throughout the year, the PRoPL Spanish Reading assessment clearly reflects where students are reaching proficiency beyond grade level and where they are still growing.

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