ESOL - ESOL Basic Read/Write IV

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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.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.1 Self-expression: Extended The learner will be able to engage in extended conversation with peers and adults using language appropriate to the situation, participants, and topic.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.2 Self-expression: Pros and Cons The learner will be able to debate pros and cons of specific current events.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.3 Conversational Skills: Academic The learner will be able to participate in academic discussions using appropriate vocabulary.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.4 Conversational Skills: Criticism The learner will be able to provide constructive/positive criticism.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.5 Conversational Skills: Respond The learner will be able to answer questions with supporting details.

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.1.6 Conversational Skills: Critique The learner will be able to orally critique movies, books, and articles.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.7 Comprehension: Literal/Implied The learner will be able to recognize literal and implied meanings in formal and informal presentations.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.8 Comprehension: Media The learner will be able to identify intended messages and persuasive techniques heard in advertisements, entertainment programs, and news programs.

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.1.9 Comprehension: Popular Culture The learner will be able to identify and explain references to popular culture.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.10 Connected Discourse The learner will be able to understand and comprehend a variety of connected discourses of extended length; react to and discuss issues and predict outcomes from information presented.

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.1.11 Comprehension: Meanings The learner will be able to identify multiple word meanings and idiomatic expressions; use them in discourse.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.12 Oral Presentations The learner will be able to make various types of oral presentations such as informational, persuasive, and humorous.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.13 Comprehension: Cause and Effect The learner will be able to analyze and describe cause and effect in a given situation.

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.1.14 Oral Presentations: Form The learner will be able to present reports using information gathered from research.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.15 Pronunciation The learner will be able to use appropriate intonation, stress and pronunciation at the word, phrase, and extended discourse level.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.16 Extended Interactions The learner will be able to produce, initiate and sustain extended interactions tailored to specific purposes and audiences.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.17 Oral Expression The learner will be able to recognize, understand and appropriately use idioms and figurative language in oral expression.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.1.18 Comprehension: Details The learner will be able to identify main ideas and details in oral presentations; differentiate between facts and opinions; recall sequence of events and reaches conclusions.

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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.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.2.1 Persuasive Writing The learner will be able to write persuasively showing an understanding of ideas, issues, and varying points of view.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.2.2 Reflective Writing The learner will be able to write reflective essays on his or her development as a communicator in English.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.2.3 Mechanics The learner will be able to consistently apply appropriate writing conventions, grammar, syntax, and spelling.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.2.4 Meaning: Derivation The learner will be able to use context clues, re-reading and reading with others to derive meaning from text.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.2.5 Dictionary Use The learner will be able to expand vocabulary by using the dictionary to identify parts of speech.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.2.6 Differentiate: Genres The learner will be able to read and discuss different genres of literature, such as fiction and non-fiction novels and short stories, plays, poetry, and news articles.

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.2.7 Spelling The learner will be able to build on spelling skills through structured classroom activities and use English dictionary to verify spelling attempts.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.2.8 Language Experience Story The learner will be able to read a Language Experience Story written by the class.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.2.9 Sentence Structure The learner will be able to combine short sentences to properly present complex and longer thoughts.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.2.10 Comprehension: Lectures The learner will be able to take notes during a lecture on an unfamiliar topic.

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

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.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.

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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.

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.4.1 Employment The learner will be able to role play job interviews.

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.4.2 Resume The learner will be able to compose a resume.

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.4.3 Community Issues The learner will be able to discuss community issues described in local newspapers.

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.4.4 Community Forum The learner will be able to talk to community members during a forum.

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

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.4.6 Written Correspondence The learner will be able to write formal letters to agencies, institutions, and businesses on topics of personal interest.

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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.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.5.1 Popular Culture The learner will be able to discuss the meaning of popular song lyrics.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.5.2 Popular Culture The learner will be able to research, outline and summarize information from various sources to learn about issues important to American culture.

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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.

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

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

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.6.3 Actions The learner will be able to explain actions.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.6.4 Comprehension: Directions The learner will be able to ask teacher to restate or simplify directions.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.6.5 Notes The learner will be able to copy notes to record important information and to aid one's own learning.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.6.6 Skills: Reading Comprehension The learner will be able to demonstrate basic reading comprehension skills such as skimming, scanning, previewing, and reviewing text.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.6.7 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.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.7.1 Basic Technology The learner will be able to become familiar with basic technology, its usage and related vocabulary.

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.7.2 Word Processing The learner will be able to use computers and related technology for basic word processing, report writing and research.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.7.3 Usage: Technology The learner will be able to use technology to research topics and select books.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.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.

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

Ť	ESOL.R/WIV.8.2 Symbols/Words The learner will be able to identify and associate written symbols with words (e.g. written numerals wit spoken numbers, the compass rose with directional words).

ŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.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).

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.8.4 Compare/Contrast The learner will be able to compare and contrast information.

ŤŤŤ	ESOL.R/WIV.8.5 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).

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