The document describes 5 levels of English proficiency for students learning English as a second language. Level 1 students are just beginning to develop English skills, while Level 5 students communicate effectively with minimal errors. It also outlines how students at each level will be scheduled for ESOL and mainstream classes at the SHAPE American Middle School, including the number of ESOL classes, testing accommodations and available electives.
The document describes 5 levels of English proficiency for students learning English as a second language. Level 1 students are just beginning to develop English skills, while Level 5 students communicate effectively with minimal errors. It also outlines how students at each level will be scheduled for ESOL and mainstream classes at the SHAPE American Middle School, including the number of ESOL classes, testing accommodations and available electives.
The document describes 5 levels of English proficiency for students learning English as a second language. Level 1 students are just beginning to develop English skills, while Level 5 students communicate effectively with minimal errors. It also outlines how students at each level will be scheduled for ESOL and mainstream classes at the SHAPE American Middle School, including the number of ESOL classes, testing accommodations and available electives.
The document describes 5 levels of English proficiency for students learning English as a second language. Level 1 students are just beginning to develop English skills, while Level 5 students communicate effectively with minimal errors. It also outlines how students at each level will be scheduled for ESOL and mainstream classes at the SHAPE American Middle School, including the number of ESOL classes, testing accommodations and available electives.
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DoDEA ESOL Level
Bridging
Expanding
Description
A Level 5 student communicates effectively
in English, with few if any errors, across a wide range of grade-level-appropriate language demands in the school context. The student commands a high degree of productive and receptive control of lexical, syntactic, phonological, and discourse features when addressing new and familiar topics.
A Level 4 student communicates effectively
in English across a range of grade-level appropriate language demands in the school context, even though errors occur. The student exhibits productive and receptive control of lexical, syntactic, phonological, and discourse features when addressing new and familiar topics.
Developing
A Level 3 student is developing the ability to
communicate effectively in English across a range of grade-level-appropriate language demands in the school context. Errors interfere with communication and comprehension. Repetition and negotiation are often needed. The student exhibits a limited range of lexical, syntactic, phonological, and discourse features when addressing new and familiar topics.
Emerging
A Level 2 student is developing the ability to
communicate in English within the school context. Errors impede basic communication and comprehension. Lexical, syntactic, phonological, and discourse features of English are emerging.
Starting
A Level l student is beginning to develop
receptive and productive uses of English in the school context, although comprehension may be demonstrated nonverbally or through the native language, rather than in English.
Implementation at SHAPE American
Middle School
Direct ESOL services not required.
6th grade: Direct ESOL services will be
provided within Integrated Language Arts/Reading classes. Classes will be cotaught by Language Arts & ESOL teachers. All other classes scheduled as non-ESOL students. No testing accommodations. Electives: Students may choose between The Wheel and Beginning Band. 7th and 8th grades: Direct ESOL services will be provided in a class taught by an ESOL instructor. All other classes scheduled as non-ESOL students. No testing accommodations. Students may select one elective course. 6th grade: Direct ESOL services will be provided within Integrated Language Arts/Reading classes. Classes will be cotaught by Language Arts & ESOL teachers. All other classes scheduled as non-ESOL student. Testing accommodations determined by ESOL team as appropriate. 7th and 8th grades: Direct ESOL services will be provided in a class taught by an ESOL instructor. All other classes scheduled as non-ESOL students. Testing accommodations determined by ESOL team as appropriate. Students may select one elective course. 6th grade: Direct ESOL services will be provided in two classes taught by an ESOL instructor replacing Integrated Language Arts/Reading. All other classes scheduled as non-ESOL students. Additional support provided within World History class. Excused from standardized testing other than that required by ESOL program. Electives: Students may choose between The Wheel and Beginning Band. 7th and 8th grades: Direct ESOL services will be provided in two classes taught by an ESOL instructor replacing Language Arts and Social Studies. All other classes scheduled as non-ESOL student. Excused from standardized testing other than that required by ESOL program. 6th grade: : Direct ESOL services will be provided in two classes taught by an ESOL instructor replacing Integrated Language Arts/Reading. All other classes scheduled as non-ESOL students. Additional support provided within World History class. Excused from standardized testing other than that required by ESOL program. Electives: Students may choose between The Wheel and Beginning Band. 7th and 8th grades: Direct ESOL services will be provided in two classes taught by an ESOL instructor replacing Language Arts and Social Studies. All other classes scheduled as non-ESOL student. Excused from standardized testing other than that required by ESOL program.
Margo Gottlieb, Gisela Ernst-Slavit - Academic Language in Diverse Classrooms - English Language Arts, Grades 3-5 - Promoting Content and Language Learning-Corwin (2013)