Characteristics of English Language

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Kindergarten to Grade 12 Characteristics of English Language Learners Division Level 1 Beginning Level 2 Developing English language learner may: • • • • • begin to understand social norms such as eye contact and personal space increase confidence in routine/familiar classroom situations; use visual cues for new routines observe others before attempt at task rely on visuals, drawing pictures and known phrases to understand and communicate participates in most social interactions with peers Gr. 1-3: use picture cues, re-reading, reading ahead, reading over or contextual guessing to understand texts literally Gr. 1-3: copy texts and complete written task with support Gr. 1-3: write about personal experiences using models and sentence starters Gr. 4-12: decode English texts at a higher level than their comprehension level Gr. 4-12: use first language translations Behaviours English language learners K - 12 may: • • • • • • • • • • be self-conscious and confused; smile hesitantly observe surroundings carefully require buddies rely on first language seek out L1 speakers during breaks experience a silent period respond with one or two words or memorized expressions copy and repeat oral instructions, questions and modeled responses rely on visuals and diagrams to understand and communicate fatigue by midday or be frustrated attending long lectures unaccompanied by visuals and gestures Gr. 1-3: decode or copy English texts with or without understanding Gr. 4-12: read and comprehend texts at pre Grade 1 level relying on picture cues Gr. 4-12: rely on first language translation; e.g., uses peer translation or bilingual dictionary Level 3 Expanding English language learners may: • • • • • • • be students that are progressing typically be long term language learners be students that are high oral and low in literacy usually be competent in most everyday social interactions

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