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Standard 1: Continued
Intermediate Grade Sample Classroom Tasks:
English Proficiency Level
Beginning
Focusing on a topic of interest to the class, students navigate
a personal computer as they listen to, take notes on,
and follow instructions given by the teacher for a task such
as using a search engine.
Performance indicators: 2, 3
Intermediate
Students navigate specific websites that the teacher provides
on the Internet and gather information on a topic of
interest. They record steps followed and prepare a set of
instructions for peers to use in researching this topic.
Performance indicators: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16
Students cut out pictures of foods from magazines and
newspapers. They label the pictures with teacher assistance.
Students produce a list of the foods their families
frequently buy at the grocery store. Then they role-play
shopping at the grocery store, using pictures and paper
money.
Performance indicators: 3, 5, 12
Students survey their neighborhood and write a list of the
stores found, including items that might be purchased
there. Then they write a report comparing and contrasting
these stores (e.g., in regard to diversity of foods, prices,
patrons, employees/owners, etc.). Reports are compiled
into a class booklet about shopping in the neighborhood to
share with other ESL students and their families.
Performance indicators: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15
ESL
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Interm
At the beginning of a theme study, students brainstorm list
of topics of interest for which they would like to check out
books from the school library. They take notes while
exploring the library with the teacher to become familiar
with functions, sections, and resources of the library.
Students find at least two books, journals, articles, etc. to
check out and bring back to class to begin theme study.
Performance indicators: 1, 2, 3, 5
In addition to the Beginning task, students review with the
teacher the parts of the school library. Then they prepare
an advanced organizer about sections of the library and
compose questions to ask the librarian in an upcoming
library visit.
Performance indicators: 1, 2, 3, 5, 15
70 Learning Standards for ESL