ESOL - ESOL Basic Read/Write III

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American Culture | Beyond the Classroom | Links with Content Areas | Listening/Speaking | Reading/Writing

Listening/Speaking

PS1. SOCIAL INTERACTIONS
The learner will be able to use English to communicate in social settings: students will use English to communicate in social interactions.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.1 Respond: Directions The learner will be able to respond to multi-step directions.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.2 Listening: Group Discussions The learner will be able to use listening skills to participate appropriately in group discussions.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.3 Questions The learner will be able to formulate questions based on understanding of classroom lectures.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.4 Speech The learner will be able to use appropriate intonation, stress and pronunciation.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.5 Questioning: Relevant Information The learner will be able to ask appropriate questions to gain relevant information.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.6 Respond: Orally The learner will be able to answer questions orally, giving specific information from a selection read by the teacher or presented in other media.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.1.7 Speech Register The learner will be able to use proper speech register to address peers and adults.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.8 Why Questions The learner will be able to respond appropriately to why questions.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.9 Oral Reports The learner will be able to present a 3-5 minute oral report with props.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.10 Group Presentations The learner will be able to organize and participate in group presentations.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.11 Communication Difficulties The learner will be able to use a variety of verbal and non-verbal strategies when communication difficulties arise.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.1.12 Oral Expression The learner will be able to recognize, understand and appropriately use idioms and figurative language in oral expression.

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Reading/Writing

PS2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
The learner will be able to use English to achieve academically in all content areas: students will use English to obtain, process, construct and provide subject matter information in written form.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.1 Summarize: Reading The learner will be able to summarize reading selections.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.2 Descriptive Paragraphs The learner will be able to write descriptive paragraphs about familiar objects and pictures.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.3 Sentence Structure The learner will be able to combine short sentences to properly present complex and longer thoughts.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.4 Complex Sentences The learner will be able to expand sentences that follow basic patterns using appropriate tenses.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.5 Story Elements The learner will be able to identify story elements.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.6 Written Directions The learner will be able to follow simple written directions to complete a project.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.7 Maps and Charts The learner will be able to read and interpret maps, legends, charts, graphs and diagrams.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.8 Organize Ideas The learner will be able to organize ideas for writing with visual organizers, maps and outlines.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.2.9 Monolingual Dictionary The learner will be able to consult monolingual English dictionary to find definitions of words from text.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.2.10 Thesaurus The learner will be able to use thesaurus to expand vocabulary.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.11 Writing Conventions The learner will be able to consistently use appropriate writing conventions such as spelling, grammar and punctuation.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.12 Compositions The learner will be able to write compositions that have a beginning, a middle and an end.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.13 Clues The learner will be able to use context, syntactic and structural clues.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.2.14 Sequencing The learner will be able to sequence written information.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.15 Notes The learner will be able to take notes based on oral and written information.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.16 Letters and Notes The learner will be able to use correct format to write friendly letters, business letters, invitations, thank you notes and greeting cards.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.2.17 Language Experience Stories The learner will be able to read a Language Experience Story written by the class.

PS3. PERSONAL EXPRESSION
The learner will be able to use English to in written communication: students will interact in, through and with written English for personal expression and enjoyment.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.3.1 Reflection: Journal The learner will be able to reflect on his or her own progress and effectiveness as a reader by keeping a reader response journal.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.3.2 Personal Experiences The learner will be able to write original paragraphs about personal experiences.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.3.3 Reading: Free and Voluntary The learner will be able to participate in free and voluntary reading activities.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.3.4 Simple Stories The learner will be able to compose simple paragraphs and stories based on teacher-created structures such as frames and outlines.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.3.5 Group Stories The learner will be able to contribute to group stories on familiar topics.

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Beyond the Classroom

PS4. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
The learner will be able to use English in socially and culturally appropriate ways: students will use oral communication appropriate to audience, purpose and setting.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.4.1 Variations of Language The learner will be able to experiment with variations of language in social and academic settings.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.4.2 Self Monitoring/Evaluation The learner will be able to self-monitor and self-evaluate language use according to setting and audience.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.4.3 Simple Directions The learner will be able to ask for and give simple directions.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.4.4 Oral Presentations The learner will be able to give oral presentations.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.4.5 Social Settings The learner will be able to use acceptable tone, volume, stress, and intonation in various social settings.

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American Culture

PS5. CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
The learner will be able to use English in culturally appropriate ways: students will use the appropriate language variety, register and genre according to audience, purpose and setting.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.5.1 Social Conventions The learner will be able to compare and contrast social conventions of U.S. culture and home culture.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.5.2 Life and Community The learner will be able to share stories in written and oral form about life and community.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.5.3 Favorite Things The learner will be able to discuss and write about favorite foods, celebrations and activities in U.S. culture.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.5.4 Likes and Dislikes The learner will be able to discuss and write about likes and dislikes.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.5.5 American Holidays The learner will be able to understand the significance of American holidays.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.5.6 Personal Space The learner will be able to be familiar with U.S. perceptions of "personal space" (e.g. appropriate distance for interaction with others, as well as the custom of looking others "in the eye").

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Links with Content Areas

PS6. ACADEMIC INTERACTION
The learner will be able to use English to achieve academically in all content areas: students will use English to interact in the classroom.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.6.1 Follow Directions The learner will be able to follow oral and written directions, both implicit and explicit.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.6.2 Questioning: Clarification The learner will be able to ask questions and request clarification.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.6.3 Actions The learner will be able to explain actions.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.6.4 Likes/Dislikes/Needs The learner will be able to express likes, dislikes and needs.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.6.5 Comprehension: Directions The learner will be able to ask teacher to restate or simplify directions.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.6.6 Notes The learner will be able to copy notes to record important information and to aid one's own learning.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.6.7 Skills: Reading Comprehension The learner will be able to demonstrate basic reading comprehension skills such as skimming, scanning, previewing, and reviewing text.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.6.78 Meaning: Context The learner will be able to begin to use context to construct meaning.

PS7. ACADEMIC APPLICATION
The learner will be able to use English to achieve academically in all content areas: students will use English to obtain, process, construct and provide subject matter information in spoken and written form.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.7.1 Word Processing The learner will be able to use computers and related technology for basic word processing, report writing and research.

л	ESOL.R/WIII.7.2 Technology The learner will be able to use technology to locate research materials (e.g. card catalog, Internet, CD-Rom resources).

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.7.3 Reference Sources The learner will be able to write reports using reference sources.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.7.4 Research Skills The learner will be able to gather information orally and in writing with assistance.

PS8. ACADEMIC STRATEGIES
The learner will be able to use English in socially and culturally appropriate ways: students will use appropriate learning strategies to extend their academic, sociolinguistic and sociocultural competencies.

лл	ESOL.R/WIII.8.1 Visual Information The learner will be able to represent information visually and interpret information presented visually (e.g. chart, graph, pictures).

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.8.2 Compare/Contrast The learner will be able to compare and contrast information.

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.8.3 Classification The learner will be able to define, compare, and classify objects (e.g. according to number, shape, color, size, function, physical characteristics).

ллл	ESOL.R/WIII.8.4 Sequencing The learner will be able to respond to and demonstrate understanding of text, activities, or events by presenting the sequence of events (e.g. through pictures, words, music or drama).

л	ESOL.R/WIII.8.5 Listening: Mind Maps The learner will be able to listen attentively to construct mind maps about familiar topics.

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