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Chicopee Public Schools:
English Language Learners Curriculum
Grade: 2 Subject: English Strand: Language
Academic Benchmarks / Skills:
1. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussion. (HM 1.1)
2. Contribute knowledge to class discussion in order to develop a topic for a class project. (HM 2.1)
3. Give oral presentations about personal experiences or interests, using eye contact and clear enunciation. (HM 3.1)
4. Maintain focus on a topic. (HM 3.2)
5. Identify and sort common words into conceptual categories. (HM 4.3)
6. Identify base words and their inflectional forms. (HM 4.4)
7. Identify the relevant meaning for a word with multiple meanings using its context. (HM 4.5)
8. Identify common antonyms and synonyms. (HM 4.6)
9. Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of unknown compound words. (HM 4.7)
10. Determine meanings of words by using a beginning dictionary. (HM 4.8)
11. Use language to express spatial and temporal relationship. (HM 5.1)
12. Recognize that the names of things can also be the names of actions. (HM 5.2)
13. Identify formal and informal language in stories, poems, and plays. (HM 6.1)
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S1.1 Demonstrate comprehension of everyday words and phrases, using pictures, actions, and/or objects.
S1.2 Demonstrate comprehension of words that express basic personal needs, likes and dislikes, personal information, and school related information.
S1.3 Demonstrate comprehension of vocabulary essential for grade-level content learning, using pictures, actions, and / or objects.
S2.1 Demonstrate comprehension of everyday expressions used in interpersonal interactions |
S1.4 Express basic personal needs and information, and school-related information, using words and phrases.
S1.5 Employ vocabulary essential for grade level content learning.
S1.6 Classify previously learned by content themes or topics.
S1.7 Determine meaning of words with inflection by using knowledge of base words.
S1.9 Predict the meaning of unknown compound words using knowledge of individual words.
S1.12 Demonstrate comprehension of common words with multiple meanings.
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S1.18 Participate in limited discussions using appropriate words and phrases.
S1.23 Apply knowledge of terms for textual features of textbooks and tests.
S1.24 Clarify meaning of words, using dictionaries, glossaries, and other resources.
S1.29 Demonstrate knowledge of spoken vocabulary related to grade-level academic content.
S2.30 Initiate conversations in culturally appropriate ways.
S2.31 Use culturally acceptable gestures, distances, and body language in familiar settings.
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S1.19 Determine the word meaning of selected prefixes and suffixes.
S1.27 Rephrase ideas and thoughts to express meaning.
S1.28 Communicate academic knowledge orally using specific, technical and abstract vocabulary of grade level academic content.
S1.30 Identify orally the meaning of phrasal verbs.
S2.44 Demonstrate comprehension of extended explanations and multi-step instructions.
S2.45 Demonstrate comprehension of varied forms of humor.
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S2.2 Demonstrate comprehension of words, phrases, and sentences used in social interactions related to everyday topics (such as family, social school).
S2.7 Make simple oral requests and grant permission.
S3.1 Demonstrate comprehension of oral directions that include visual cues.
S3.2 Demonstrate comprehension of one-step oral directions.
S3.27 Identify whom to consult for assistance. |
S1.13 Demonstrate understanding of academic content words and phrases in selected concept-based categories.
S1.16 Express personal intent using spoken words and phrases (such as requesting information, agreeing, giving permission).
S1.17 Classify previously learned academic content words and phrases into concept-based categories (movement: straight, back and forth, round and round, fast and slow).
S2.3 Demonstrate comprehension of simple oral request.
S2.3 Demonstrate comprehension of simple oral request.
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S2.32 Identify formal and informal oral language, including slang.
S2.33 Demonstrate awareness of listener’s perspective.
S2.35 Demonstrate comprehension of the basic differences in meaning produced by varying word stress.
S2.42 Request, clarifies, and restates information to enhance understanding in social interactions.
S2.48 Demonstrate comprehension of sustained, interpersonal interaction.
S2.51 Express uncertainty.
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S2.46 Demonstrate comprehension of extended speech.
S2.47 Demonstrate comprehension of popular referents appropriate to age and content.
S2.62 Adjust meaning by varying pace, rhythm, and pauses in speech.
S2.63 Employ pronunciation, word stress, and intonation appropriate to communicative intent.
S2.64 Employ varied sentence structure.
S2.66 Use basic and complex sentence structure in conversations. |
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S2.4 Demonstrate comprehension of interpersonal conversations when spoken to slowly and with frequent repetitions.
S2.5 Ask and answer concrete questions about familiar content.
S2.6 Describe people, places, and things, using some details.
S2.8 Express confusion.
S2.9 Recount prior experiences and events of interest, using familiar sentences.
S2.10 Employ words, phrases, and sentences in social interactions related to everyday topics.
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S2.54 Elaborate on personal stories.
S2.55 Participate in sustained interpersonal conversations.
S2.65 Employ a range of oral responses from single words to monologues.
S3.29 Demonstrate comprehension of oral, multiple step directions.
S3.30 Demonstrate comprehension of oral questions that are based on academic content.
S3.37 Demonstrate comprehension of classroom discussions when clarification is given.
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S2.70 Rephrase ideas orally to clarify meaning.
S3.31 Demonstrate comprehension of oral word problems in math.
S3.41 Summarize a story orally.
S3.45 Demonstrate comprehension of agreed-upon rules for small group decision making.
S3.46 Participate orally in class activities using appropriate words and phrases.
S3.47 Express original statements using basic and complex sentences related to academic content.
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S2.16 Use basic grammar patterns in speaking, to produce familiar statements, questions, and commands.
S2.17 Compare personal experiences and perspectives with those of other cultures.
S2.18 Compare aspects of cultures appropriate to age.
S2.19 Observe and imitate how others speak and behave in various settings.
S2.20 Request help, feedback and clarification.
S2.23 Ask and answer questions (who, What, When).
S2.24 Express one’s own opinion, preferences, and wishes related to family topics. |
S3.40 Describe how two things within academic content are alike or different.
S3.44 Participate in small group activities, playing a specific role.
S3.48 Ask questions to clarify meaning in academic content.
S4.6 Make informal oral presentations that have recognizable organization. |
S3.53 Demonstrate comprehension of the use of referents in academic discourse.
S3.59 Demonstrate comprehension of classroom discussions that include basic and complex sentences.
S3.62 Summarize information that is heard during a class or lesson.
S4.12 Present information orally using appropriate degree of formality for the audience and setting.
S4.13 Comprehend and answer questions following a presentation |
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S2.25 Express agreement / disagreement. S2.26 Request opinions, preferences and wishes orally from peers. S2.27 Express and respond to compliments, gratitude, and apologies. S2.29 Respond during interpersonal discussions and interactions. S3.3 Demonstrate understanding when simple information is given. S3.4 Demonstrate comprehension of a simple story using prior knowledge or visual cues. S3.5 Identify a main event from a story that is heard. S3.6 Identify the beginning, middle, and end of a story that is heard. |
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S3.7 Identify the characters and setting of a story that is heard. S3.8 Demonstrate comprehension of oral questions on academic content that require short answers.
S3.9 Identify important information about academic content giving short answers.
S3.10 Demonstrate comprehension of simple sentences, including statements, questions, and commands, when spoken slowly, and with repetitions as needed.
S3.11 Give one step directions.
S3.12 Make and respond to oral requests.
S3.13 Express confusion.
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S3.14 Ask and respond to questions to clarify information
S3.15 Ask and respond to questions (Who? What? Where?, When?) based on a text that is heard.
S3.16 Retell events in a simple or familiar story using relevant words and phrases.
S3.18 Respond briefly to questions on academic content.
S3.19 Retell steps of a process in logical order.
S3.21 Compare and contrast information orally.
S3.22 Make predictions or inferences based on a story or information that has been heard.
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S3.23 Identify and follow classroom expectations and conventions.
S3.24 Use appropriate words, phrases, and expressions to interact with peers and adults.
S3.25 Use familiar phrases and statements when speaking with basic grammar patterns.
S3.26 Identify verbal and non-verbal cues to determine when to focus attention.
S3.28 Connect new information to prior knowledge.
S3.43 Participate in classroom discussions and activities when frequent clarification is given.
S4.1 Plan, rehearses, and orally presents information about personal experiences.
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S4.2 Plan, rehearses, and orally presents information in a brief report.
S4.3 Plan, rehearses, and orally presents information on planned activities or cultural topics.
S4.4 Maintain focus on a topic during an oral presentation.
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