(3) Cross-curricular second language acquisition/SPEAKING.
(A) practice producing sounds of newly acquired vocabulary such as long and short vowels, silent letters, and consonant clusters to pronounce English words in a manner that is increasingly comprehensible;
(B) expand and internalize initial English vocabulary by learning and using high-frequency English words necessary for identifying and describing people, places, and objects, by retelling simple stories and basic information represented or supported by pictures, and by learning and using routine language needed for classroom communication;
(C) speak using a variety of grammatical structures, sentence lengths, sentence types, and connecting words with increasing accuracy and ease as more English is acquired;
(D) speak using grade-level content area vocabulary in context to internalize new English words and build academic language proficiency;
(E) share information in cooperative learning interactions;
(F) ask and give information ranging from using a very limited bank of high-frequency, high-need, concrete vocabulary, including key words and expressions needed for basic communication in academic and social contexts, to using abstract and content-based vocabulary during extended speaking assignments;
(G) express opinions, ideas, and feelings ranging from communicating single words and short phrases to participating in extended discussions on a variety of social and grade-appropriate academic topics;
(H) narrate, describe, and explain with increasing specificity and detail as more English is acquired;
(I) adapt spoken language appropriately for formal and informal purposes; and
(J) respond orally to information presented in a wide variety of print, electronic, audio, and visual media to build and reinforce concept and language attainment.
Anchor Charts
Anticipation Chat
Inside-Outside Circle
Literature Circles
using single words and short phrases with practiced material; tends to give up on attempts to speak.
using a limited bank of key vocabulary.
with recently practiced familiar material.
with frequent errors that hinder communication.
with pronunciation that inhibits communication.
provide short sentence stems and single words for practice before conversations.
allow some non -participation in simple conversations.
provide word bank of key vocabulary.
model pronunciation of social and academic vocabulary.
with simple messages and hesitation to think about meaning.
using basic vocabulary.
with simple sentence structures and present tense with errors that inhibit unfamiliar communication.
with pronunciation generally understood by those familiar with English language learners.
allow extra processing time.
provide sentence stems with simple sentence structures and tenses.
model and provide practice in pronunciation of academic terms.
in conversations with some pauses to restate, repeat, and clarify.
using content-based and abstract terms on familiar topics.
with past, present, and future.
using complex sentences and grammar with some errors.
with pronunciation usually understood by most.
allow time to rehearse oral responses.
provide sentence stems in past, present, and future tenses.
model complex grammar structures.
provide opportunities to practice using new content-based vocabulary.
in extended discussions with few pauses.
using abstract content-based vocabulary except low frequency terms; using idioms.
with grammar nearly comparable to native speaker.
with few errors blocking communication.
occasional mispronunciation.
allow extra time when student pauses.
provide sentence stems with past, present and future tenses, complex grammar, content-based vocabulary, and abstract terms.
provide multiple opportunities for students to speak in varied contexts.