Chicopee Public Schools: English Language Learners Curriculum

 Benchmarks and Outcomes (ELPBO)

 

Grade: Kindergarten                                         Subject: Math                                              Strand: (3) Geometry

 

Academic Benchmarks / Skills (K.G.1 to K.G.4): 

1.       Name, describe, sort and draw simple two-dimensional shapes. (K.G.1)

2.     Describe attributes of two-dimensional shapes, (number of sides, corners). (K.G.2)

3.     Name and compare three- dimensional shapes. (K.G.3)

4.     Identify positions of objects in space, and use appropriate language (beside, inside, next to, close to, above, below, apart) to describe and compare their relative positions. (K.G.4)

 

ELL Benchmarks (ELPBO)

Beginners

Early Intermediate

Intermediate

Transitioning

S1.1 Demonstrates 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.

 

S1.4 Express basic personal needs and information (such as: health, food, clothing, weather, recreation) and school-related information, using spoken words and phrases.

 

S2.5 Demonstrates knowledge of English phonemes and their relationship to familiar words.

 

S3.12 Makes and responds to oral requests.

 

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.

 

 

 

ELL Benchmarks (ELPBO)

Beginners

Early Intermediate

Intermediate

Transitioning

S3.1 Demonstrates comprehension of oral directions that include visual cues.

S2.3 Demonstrates comprehension of simple oral requests.

 

S3.2 Demonstrates comprehension of one-step oral directions.

 

S3.3 Demonstrates understanding when simple information is given.

 

S3.23 Identifies and follows classroom expectations and conventions, such as taking turns.

 

S3.14 Asks and respond to questions to clarify information.

 

S3.30 Understands oral questions that are based on academic content.

 

S3.40 Describes how two things within academic content are alike or different.

 

S3.43 Participates in classroom discussions and activities when frequent clarification is given.

 

R1.1a Reads and understands previously learned words that have been presented as images, objects, or in print.

 

 

S3.59   Demonstrate comprehension of classroom discussions, extended classroom discourse, and other academic interactions that include basic and complex sentence structure.

 

S3.65 Participate in classroom discussions and other academic interactions using basic and complex sentence structures and addressing abstract topics.

 

R2.6 Apply letter sound knowledge to connect meaning with printed words.

 

 

 

ELL Benchmarks (ELPBO)

Beginners

Early Intermediate

Intermediate

Transitioning

 

R1.1c Reads previously learned words that have been classified by themes or topics.

 

R5.3a Identifies graphic features found in text, (e.g. illustrations, diagrams).

 

W1.2b Lists new words and phrases related to the topic of a writing task.

 

W2.2b Dictates sentences that give information (such as: directions, instructions, explanations). 

 

 

 

 

 

References: Houghton-Mifflin 2007, Massachusetts Math Frameworks and the English Language Learners Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes for English Language Learners

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