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Chicopee Public Schools:
English Language Learners Curriculum
Grade: Kindergarten Subject: English Strand: Language
Academic Benchmarks / Skills:
1. Students will use agreed-upon rules for informal and formal discussions.
2.
Students will pose questions, listen to the ideas of others, and contribute
their own
information or ideas in order to acquire knowledge.
3.
Students will make oral presentations that demonstrate appropriate consideration
of audience,
purpose, and the information to be conveyed.
4. Students will understand and acquire new vocabulary, and use it correctly in reading and writing.
5.
Students will analyze Standard English grammar and usage, and recognize how its
vocabulary has
developed and been influenced by other languages.
6. Students will describe, analyze, and use appropriately formal and informal English.
ELL Benchmarks
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Beginners |
Early Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Transitioning |
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S1.1 Demonstrate comprehension of everyday words and phrases, using pictures, actions, and/or objects.
S1.3 Demonstrate comprehension of vocabulary essential for grade-level content learning, using pictures, actions, and / or objects.
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S1.2 Demonstrate comprehension of words that express basic personal needs, likes and dislikes, personal information, and school related information.
S1.4 Express basic personal needs and information, and school-related information, using words and phrases.
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S1.6 Classify previously learned by content themes or topics.
S1.12 Demonstrate comprehension of common words with multiple meanings.
S1.16 Express personal intent using spoken words and phrases (such as requesting information, agreeing, giving permission).
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S1.9 Predict the meaning of unknown compound words using knowledge of individual words
S1.13 Demonstrate understanding of academic content words and phrases in selected concept-based categories.
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ELL Benchmarks
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Beginners |
Early Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Transitioning |
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S2.1 Demonstrate comprehension of everyday expressions used in interpersonal interactions.
S2.7 Make simple oral requests and grant permission.
S2.19 Observe and imitate how others speak and behave in various settings.
S2.20 Request help, feedback, and clarification.
S3.1 Demonstrate comprehension of oral directions that include visual cues.
S3.2 Demonstrate comprehension of one-step oral directions.
S3.11 Give one-step directions.
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S2.2 Demonstrate comprehension of words, phrases, and sentences used in social interactions related to everyday topics.
S2.3 Demonstrate comprehension of simple oral request.
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.
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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).
S1.18 Participate in limited discussions using appropriate and adequate words and phrases.
S1.30 Identify orally the meaning of phrasal verbs.
S2.21 Demonstrate comprehension of explanations or instructions, when clarifications are given.
S2.22 Demonstrate comprehension during most interpersonal interaction, when clarification is given.
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S1.25 Demonstrate comprehension in a variety of settings of specific, technical, and / or abstract words and phrases of grade level academic content.
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.
S2.44 Demonstrate comprehension of extended explanations and multi-step instructions |
ELL Benchmarks
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Beginners |
Early Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Transitioning |
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S3.12 Make and respond to oral requests.
S3.27 Identify whom to consult for assistance
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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.
S2.16 Use basic grammar patterns in speaking, to produce familiar statements, questions, and commands.
S2.23 Ask and answer questions (who, What, When).
S2.25 Express agreement / disagreement.
S3.3 Demonstrate understanding when simple information is given.
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S2.26 Request opinions, preferences and wishes orally from peers.
S2.29 Respond during interpersonal discussions and interactions.
S2.38 Construct original oral statement, using basic and complex sentence structures.
S2.54 Elaborate on personal stories.
S2.55 Participate in sustained, interpersonal conversations.
S2.66 Use basic and complex sentence structures when participating in interpersonal conversations
S3.41 Summarize a story orally.
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S3.59 Demonstrate comprehension of classroom discussions, extended classroom discourse and other academic interactions that include basic and complex sentence structure
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ELL Benchmarks
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Beginners |
Early Intermediate |
Intermediate |
Transitioning |
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S3.4 Demonstrate comprehension of a simple story using prior knowledge or visual cues.
S3.10 Demonstrate comprehension of simple sentences, questions, and commands related to academic interaction.
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S3.43 Participate in classroom discussions and activities when frequent clarification is given.
S3.62 Summarize information that is heard during a class or lesson.
S3.65 Participate in classroom discussions and other academic interactions, using basic and complex sentence structures and addressing abstract topics.
S4.13 Comprehend and answer questions following a presentation.
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