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Language Proficiency Level
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Listening
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Speaking
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Recount
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Explain
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Argue
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Recount
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Explain
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Argue
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Level
1
Entering
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● Match oral words and phrases to content-related pictures or objects
● Identify the topic in oral statements
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● Sequence oral procedures or cycles with images
● Distinguish key words and phrases related to phenomena
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● Match illustrations with oral points of view
● Identify language related to facts or opinions from oral presentations
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● State key words and phrases associated with the content using visual or graphic support
● Communicate personal experiences orally
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● Name components of phenomena using illustrations, photographs, or diagrams
● Demonstrate procedures
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● State reasons for choices using words or phrases
● Answer yes/no or choice questions across content or personal preferences
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Level
2
Emerging
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● Classify time-related language in oral statements
● Connect the context of narratives
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● Organize routine causal or sequential relationships described orally
● Follow oral directions to show recurring steps in cycles or problem-solving
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● Sort evidence and claims from oral descriptions
● Distinguish words and phrases related to opinions or facts from oral statements
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● Retell short stories or content-related events
● State procedural steps across content areas
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● Give reasons why or how something works using diagrams, charts or images
● State key words or phrases in processes in a sequential order
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● State opinions based on experiences
● Respond to opinion statements of others with personal preferences
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Level
3
Developing
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● Identify the beginning, middle and end in oral retelling of a text
● Follow tasks and directions retold by peers
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● Interpret cause and effect relationships in conversations
● Recognize relationships in a series of oral statements
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● Identify different perspectives, stances, or points of view
● Recognize reasons for positions in oral presentations
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● Present detailed content-related information that has been rehearsed
● State main ideas in classroom conversations on social and academic topics
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● State clear sequential procedures to peers
● Compare data or information
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● Express opinions using content-area specific language
● Present content-based facts that support a position
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Level
4
Expanding
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● Sequence events or steps based on oral reading of informational text
● Recognize the language of related genres
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● Identify precise details, descriptions, or comparisons that support conversation
● Follow oral information on how or why phenomena occur
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● Identify evidence that supports predictions or hypotheses
● Differentiate between multiple points of view in class discussions
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● Give content-related oral reports
● Sequence steps to solve a problem
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● Connect the sequential, cyclical, or causal relationships of content-related issues and concepts
● Present detailed information in small groups
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● State relevant evidence for claims
● Respond to opinion statements of others with reasons or evidence
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Level
5
Bridging
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● Identify related information from multiple sources presented orally
● Recognize the key historical, scientific or technical language used in a mini-lecture
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● Recognize language used to enhance the specificity of phenomena in class discussions
● Identify components of systems
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● Distinguish certainty from uncertainty of spoken words or phrases in context
● Identify the degree of formality in oral presentations
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● Convey personal and content-related experiences in a team
● Use technical and specific vocabulary when sharing content information
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● Elaborate by adding precision and details to content-related sequence or causal phenomena
● Describe relationships of components within systems
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● Support claims with evidence from various sources
● Use claims and evidence to persuade an audience
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