NEVADA’S CONTENT STANDARDS

FOR

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 

AND EL / CIVICS PROGRAMS

 

This project is a leadership activity funded by a grant from the Nevada State Department of Education, Workforce Investment Act, Title II (Adult Education and Family Literacy). There is no discrimination or denial of participation on the basis of gender, race, national origin, color, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

 

Last Update 1/06

 

Note: This document has been excerpted or adapted from its original format for functional purposes within the warehouse. As a result, the formatting does not match the original. To obtain the full original document and supplementary materials, please visit the state's website at: http://www.literacynet.org/nevada/standards/index.htm

Acknowledgements

 

 

Acknowledgement and gratitude are given to the following for their participation in the development of Nevada’s ESL and EL Civics Standards:

 

Claudia Bianca-DeBay, Nevada’s ABE CASAS Manager/Trainer & Instructional Resources Coordinator – member of the National CASAS Consortium Content Standards Technical Work Group

 

Meachell LaSalle, ABE/ESL. Coordinator at Great Basin College in Elko

Dawnne Ernette, ESL Instructor at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno

Diana Stater, ESL Instructor at Carson City Adult High School in Carson City

Cheryl Tingle, ESL Instructor at Western Nevada Community College in Carson City

Martha Gustafson, Senior Program Specialist, CASAS, San Diego, California

National CASAS Consortium Content Standards Technical Advisory Project Committee

National Institute for Literacy

Colleen Sullivan, Director, NC – ESL Grant, Lake Tahoe Community College

 

The Nevada ESL Standards were developed in part by the following states’ existing standards found in the Adult Content Standards Warehouse online: (http://www.adultedcontentstandards.org:

Arizona

California

Connecticut

Florida

Iowa

Oregon

Texas

Numerous ESL Instructors throughout Nevada who provided invaluable feedback and suggestions

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

NEVADA’S CONTENT STANDARDS FOR ESL AND EL CIVICS. 1

OVERVIEW

CASAS COMPETENCIES. 8

0. Basic Communication. 8

I. Consumer Economics. 8

II. Community Resources. 11

III. Health. 12

IV. Employment 14

V. Government and Law.. 16

VI. Computation. 18

VII. Learning to Learn. 20

IIX Independent Living Skills. 21

EQUIPPED FOR THE FUTURE CONTENT STANDARDS: WHAT ADULTS NEED TO KNOW AND BE ABLE TO DO IN THE 21ST. CENTURY.. 23

Communication Skills. 23

Decision-Making Skills. 23

Interpersonal Skills. 23

Lifelong Learning Skills. 23

EQUIPPED FOR THE FUTURE CITIZEN/COMMUNITY MEMBER ROLE MAP. 24

Broad Areas of Responsibility: 24

ESL LOW BEGINNING READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, WRITING, CIVICS AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR.. 26

ESL Low Beginning - Reading. 26

ESL Low Beginning – Listening/Speaking. 33

ESL Low Beginning – Writing: 38

ESL Low Beginning – Supporting Grammar: 41

ESL HIGH BEGINNING READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, WRITING, CIVICS AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR.. 44

ESL High Beginning - Reading: 44

ESL High Beginning - Listening/Speaking: 60

ESL High Beginning - Writing: 64

ESL High Beginning – Supporting Grammar 66

ESL LOW INTERMEDIATE READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, WRITING, CIVICS AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR.. 68

ESL Low Intermediate – Reading. 68

ESL Low Intermediate – Listening/Speaking: 88

ESL Low Intermediate – Writing. 101

ESL Low Intermediate – Supporting Grammar 106

ESL HIGH INTERMEDIATE READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, CIVICS, WRITING, AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR.. 108

ESL High Intermediate - Reading. 108

ESL High Intermediate – Listening/Speaking. 135

ESL High Intermediate – Writing. 157

High Intermediate – Supporting Grammar 162

ESL LOW ADVANCED READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, CIVICS, WRITING, AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR.. 164

ESL Low Advanced – Reading: 164

Low Advanced – Listening/Speaking. 186

Low Advanced: Writing. 193

Low Advanced – Supporting Grammar 208

ESL HIGH ADVANCED READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, CIVICS, WRITING, AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR.. 210

ESL High Advanced – Reading: 210

ESL High Advanced – Listening/Speaking. 248

High Advanced: Writing. 260

High Advanced – Supporting Grammar 264


Overview: What is civics education?

 

For adult English language learners, civic education is a broad term that includes instruction about U.S. History and culture, lessons on diversity and multiculturalism, and instruction and guidance on becoming active participants in their new communities.

 

Civic participation, the way that individuals contribute to the social, political, and educational structures within their community, is an integral part of civics education. The goal of civics education, therefore, is to assist learners to understand, access, and interact responsively to their community. Significant civics content can be imparted at all ESL levels at the same time learners are acquiring English.

 

Beginning level students can learn about community, government and history through pre-reading and hands-on activities. They can alphabetize names of states, label maps, and practice sight words of agencies in their community. They can also practice their speaking and listening skills as they share their opinions about an important social or political issue. Simple games such as bingo or concentration can be played to reinforce any set of words that learners have been working on in a content unit. Names of states, presidents, or important Americans can be added to health, housing and job vocabulary.

 

Intermediate level students can participate in reading and writing activities about American culture and history. Field trips to the library to research topics on local government or bicycle safety rules followed by oral reports on what they’ve learned can provide for valuable speaking and listening skills.

 

Advanced level students can invite local officials to speak to the class, or volunteer in community organizations. They can practice their writing skills writing letters to the editor, emailing members of Congress, or researching and writing an essay about an aspect of American history or culture.

 

An important objective of civic education should be to help immigrants learn how to use the aid of experts and qualified professionals and learn the rules and procedures in order to assimilate smoothly into their new community and country. Civics instruction should provide a basis for understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizens and a framework for competent and responsible participation.

 

The Nevada Content Standards are consistent in outlining the skills for each proficiency level across the programs in the state.  They are also aligned to CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) chosen by Nevada to be used by all Adult Education Programs) tests and competencies, EFF (Equipped for the Future) framework and standards that were developed by The National Institute for Literacy, and the National Reporting System which describes the levels of proficiency and provides benchmarks for standardized tests such as CASAS.

 

When planning instruction, instructors should look for ways to link the content standards within the context of learner goals and needs. The standards should be used as guidelines for identifying skills and learning contexts.

 

The Content Standards are organized  according to program type (ESL, ABE, ASE), program level (e.g., ESL Low Beginning/Basic Literacy, High Beginning, Low Intermediate, High Intermediate, Low Advanced, and High Advanced), Learning Proficiencies (reading, writing, listening/speaking, and supporting grammar), and related standards, assessments, competencies and instructional resources (NV standards, CASAS assessments, CASAS competencies, EFF standards, and program instructional resources). It is important to note that, although CASAS does not have any tests at this time (CASAS grammar tests are in development) to assess grammar, it is an important part of language acquisition and, therefore, is included.

 

The eight AEFLA-funded programs have customized manuals for their programs. Unlike this copy, their copies include a fourth column (titled “Instructional Resources”) throughout each manual that lists program-specific resources that align to every competency that aligns to every standard.

 

Competencies listed in the “Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for ESL Objectives” column indicated by an asterisk indicate competencies that are tested in the CASAS assessments. Additional competencies are presented as they, too, are aligned with the standards and offer additional instructional resources for teachers and tutors to utilize.

 

Resources (program manuals only) listed in the “Instructional Resources” column in blue indicate what materials programs already have that align to these new standards and matching competencies. Resources listed in red indicate gaps in their resources where they do not have materials that align to specific standards. Consequently, the names of materials in red are suggested materials they may want to acquire for their teachers and tutors.

 

The complete list of CASAS Competencies is included on the following pages for easy access and reference followed by an inclusive list of the EFF Standards.


CASAS COMPETENCIES

0. Basic Communication

0.1 Communicate in interpersonal interactions

0.1.1 Identify or use appropriate non-verbal behavior in a variety of situations (e.g., handshaking)
0.1.2 Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs, command, agree or disagree, ask permission)
0.1.3 Identify or use appropriate language to influence or persuade (e.g., to caution, request, advise, persuade, negotiate)
0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations (e.g., to greet, introduce, thank, apologize, compliment, express pleasure or regret)
0.1.5 Identify or use appropriate classroom behavior
0.1.6 Clarify or request clarification

0.2 Communicate regarding personal information

0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions
0.2.2 Complete a personal information form
0.2.3 Interpret or write a personal note, invitation, or letter
0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

I. Consumer Economics

1.1 Use weights, measures, measurement scales, and money

1.1.1 Interpret recipes
1.1.2 Use the metric system (see also 1.1.4, 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.6.4)
1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs (see also 1.9.4, 2.2.1, 2.2.5)
1.1.4 Select, compute, or interpret appropriate standard measurement for length, width, perimeter, area, volume, height, or weight (see also 1.1.2, 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.6.4, 6.6.5)
1.1.5 Interpret temperatures (see also 6.6.4)
1.1.6 Count, convert, and use coins and currency, and recognize symbols such as ($) and (.) (see also 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.5)
1.1.7 Identify product containers and interpret weight and volume
1.1.8 Compute averages (see also 6.7.5)
1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

1.2 Apply principles of comparison shopping in the selection of goods and services

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services
1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services
1.2.3 Compute discounts (see also 6.4.1)
1.2.4 Compute unit pricing
1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

1.3 Understand methods and procedures used to purchase goods and services

1.3.1 Compare different methods used to purchase goods and services
1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit
1.3.3 Identify or use various methods to purchase goods and services, and make returns and exchanges
1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services
1.3.5 Use coupons to purchase goods and services
1.3.6 Use coin-operated machines
1.3.7 Interpret information or directions to locate merchandise (see also 2.5.4)
1.3.8 Identify common food items
1.3.9 Identify common articles of clothing

1.4 Understand methods and procedures to obtain housing and related services

1.4.1 Identify different kinds of housing, areas of the home, and common household items
1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information
1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements
1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel housing utilities
1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights
1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance
1.4.7 Interpret information about home maintenance, and communicate housing problems to a landlord (see also 1.7.4)
1.4.8 Recognize home theft and fire prevention measures

1.5 Apply principles of budgeting in the management of money

1.5.1 Interpret information about personal and family budgets
1.5.2 Plan for major purchases (see also 1.5.1)
1.5.3 Interpret bills (see also 2.1.4)

1.6 Understand consumer protection measures

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels (see also 1.2.1, 3.5.1)
1.6.2 Identify consumer protection resources available when confronted with fraudulent practices
1.6.3 Identify procedures the consumer can follow if merchandise or service is unsatisfactory
1.6.4 Check sales receipts

 

1.7 Understand procedures for the care, maintenance, and use of personal possessions

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties
1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels
1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products (see also 3.4.1)
1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions
1.7.5 Interpret information to obtain repairs

1.8 Use banking and financial services in the community

1.8.1 Demonstrate the use of savings and checking accounts, including using an ATM
1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks
1.8.3 Interpret interest or interest-earning savings plans
1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions
1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

1.9 Understand methods and procedures for the purchase and maintenance of an automobile and interpret driving regulations

1.9.1 Interpret highway and traffic signs (see also 2.2.2)
1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license (see also 2.5.7)
1.9.3 Compute mileage and gasoline consumption
1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving (see also 1.1.3, 2.2.1, 2.2.5)
1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car
1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance
1.9.7 Recognize what to do in case of automobile emergencies
1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

II. Community Resources

2.1 Use the telephone and telephone book

2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information
2.1.2 Identify emergency numbers and place emergency calls (see also 2.5.1)
2.1.3 Interpret information about time zones (see also 2.3.1)
2.1.4 Interpret telephone billings
2.1.5 Interpret telegram rates and procedures
2.1.6 Interpret information about using a pay telephone
2.1.7 Take and interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, and interpret recorded messages (see also 4.5.4)
2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal and business calls

2.2 Understand how to locate and use different types of transportation and interpret related travel information

2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions (see also 1.1.3, 1.9.4, 2.2.5)
2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation (see also 1.9.1)
2.2.3 Identify or use different types of transportation in the community, and interpret traffic information
2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares
2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs (see also 1.1.3, 1.9.4, 2.2.1)

2.3 Understand concepts of time and weather

2.3.1 Interpret clock time (see also 2.1.3, 6.6.6)
2.3.2 Identify the months of the year and the days of the week
2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

2.4 Use postal services

2.4.1 Address letters and envelopes
2.4.2 Interpret postal rates and types of mailing services
2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail
2.4.4 Purchase stamps and other postal items and services
2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel
2.4.6 Interpret a postal money order form

2.5 Use community agencies and services

2.5.1 Locate and utilize services of agencies that provide emergency help
2.5.2 Identify how and when to obtain social and governmental services (e.g., low-income housing, Social Security, Medicare), and how to interact with service providers
2.5.3 Locate medical and health facilities in the community (see also 3.1.3)
2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories (see also 1.3.7)
2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications
2.5.6 Use library services
2.5.7 Interpret permit and license requirements (see also 1.9.2)
2.5.8 (unassigned)
2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community (see also 3.5.7)

2.6 Use leisure time resources and facilities

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities
2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings
2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations
2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

2.7 Understand aspects of society and culture

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays
2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups
2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues (see also 2.7.2)
2.7.4 Interpret information about religion
2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature
2.7.6 Interpret materials related to the arts, such as fine art, music, drama, and film

III. Health

3.1 Understand how to access and utilize the health care system

3.1.1 Describe symptoms of illness, including identifying parts of the body; interpret doctor's directions
3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments
3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers (see also 2.5.3)

3.2 Understand medical and dental forms and related information

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms
3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements
3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance
3.2.4 Ask for clarification about medical bills

3.3 Understand how to select and use medications

3.3.1 Identify and use necessary medications (see also 3.3.2, 3.3.3)
3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels (see also 3.3.1, 3.4.1)
3.3.3 Identify the difference between prescription, over-the-counter, and generic medications (see also 3.3.1.)
3.4 Understand basic health and safety procedures
3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings (see also 1.7.3, 3.3.2)
3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries
3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid
3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (see also 3.1.1)
3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

3.5 Understand basic principles of health maintenance

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels (see also 1.6.1)
3.5.2 Select a balanced diet
3.5.3 Interpret food storage information
3.5.4 Identify practices that promote dental health
3.5.5 Identify practices that promote cleanli­ness and hygiene
3.5.6 Interpret information and identify agencies that assist with family planning (see also 2.5.3, 3.1.3)
3.5.7 Identify child rearing practices and community resources that assist in developing parenting skills (see also 2.5.9)
3.5.8 Identify practices that promote mental well-being
3.5.9 Identify practices that promote physical well-being

IV. Employment

4.1 Understand basic principles of getting a job

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security (see also 2.5.2)
4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application
4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market
4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities (see also 2.5.5)
4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses
4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary (e.g., experience, swing shift)
4.1.7 Identify appropriate behavior and attitudes for getting a job
4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them
4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment

4.2 Understand wages, benefits, and concepts of employee organizations

4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms
4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations
4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements
4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

4.3 Understand work-related safety standards and procedures

4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace (see also 3.4.1)
4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information
4.3.3 Identify safe work procedures and common safety equipment, including wearing safe work attire
4.3.4 Report unsafe working conditions and work- related accidents, injuries, and damages

 

4.4 Understand concepts and materials related to job performance and training

4.4.1 Identify appropriate behavior, attire, attitudes, and social interaction, and other factors that affect job retention and advancement
4.4.2 Identify appropriate skills and education for keeping a job and getting a promotion
4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc. (see also 4.2.1, 4.3.1, 4.3.4)
4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews (see also 4.4.2)
4.4.5 Identify job training needs and set learning goals
4.4.6 Interpret work specifications and quality standards
4.4.7 Demonstrate the ability to apply or transfer skills learned in one job situation to another
4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

4.5 Effectively utilize common workplace technology and systems

4.5.1 Identify common tools, equipment, machines, and materials required for one's job
4.5.2 Demonstrate simple keyboarding skills
4.5.3 Demonstrate ability to use a filing system or other ordered system (e.g., coded or numbered)
4.5.4 Demonstrate use of common business machines (see also 2.1.7, 2.1.8)
4.5.5 Demonstrate basic computer skills and use of common software programs, including reading or interpreting computer-generated printouts
4.5.6 Demonstrate ability to select, set up and use tools and machines in
order to accomplish a task, while operating within a technological system

4.5.7 Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve problems with machines and to follow proper maintenance procedures

4.6 Communicate effectively in the workplace

4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism
4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail (see also 4.4.3)
4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices (see also 4.4.1, 4.4.3)
4.6.4 Report progress on activities, status of assigned tasks, and problems and other situations affecting job completion (see also 4.3.4)
4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

4.7 Effectively manage workplace resources

4.7.1 Interpret or prepare a work-related budget, including projecting costs, keeping detailed records, and tracking status of expenditures and revenue
4.7.2 Identify or demonstrate effective management of material resources, including acquisition, storage, and distribution
4.7.3 Identify or demonstrate effective management of human resources, including assessing skills, making appropriate work assignments, and monitoring performance
4.7.4 Identify, secure, evaluate, process, and/or store information needed to perform tasks or keep records

4.8 Demonstrate effectiveness in working with other people

4.8.1 Demonstrate ability to work cooperative­ly with others as a member of a team, contributing to team efforts, maximizing the strengths of team members, promoting effective group interaction, and taking personal responsibility for accomplishing goals
4.8.2 Identify ways to learn from others and to help others learn job-related concepts and skills
4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients
4.8.4 Demonstrate initiative and resourceful­ness in meeting the needs and solving the problems of customers
4.8.5 Demonstrate leadership skills, including effectively communicating ideas or positions, motivating and respecting others, and responsibly challenging existing policies
4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving differences, including presenting facts and arguments, recognizing differing points of view, offering options, and making compromises
4.8.7 Identify and use effective approaches to working within a multicultural workforce, including respecting cultural diversity, avoiding stereotypes, and recognizing concerns of members of other ethnic and gender groups

4.9 Understand how social, organizational, and technological systems work, and operate effectively within them

4.9.1 Identify the formal organizational structure of one's work environment
4.9.2 Demonstrate how a system's structures relate to its goals
4.9.3 Identify sources of information and assistance, and access resources within a system
4.9.4 Assess the operation of a system or organization and make recommendations for improvement, including development of new systems

V. Government and Law

5.1 Understand voting and the political process

5.1.1 Identify voter qualifications
5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form
5.1.3 Interpret a ballot
5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates
5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups
5.1.6 Communicate one's opinions on a current issue

5.2 Understand historical and geographical information

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history
5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents
5.2.3 Interpret information about world history
5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest
5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

5.3 Understand an individual's legal rights and responsibilities and procedures for obtaining legal advice

5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents
5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice (see also 5.3.1)
5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures
5.3.4 Interpret laws affecting door-to-door sales (see 1.6.2)
5.3.5 Interpret information about traffic tickets
5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship
5.3.7 Identify common infractions and crimes, and legal consequences
5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

5.4 Understand information about taxes

5.4.1 Interpret income tax forms
5.4.2 Compute or define sales tax
5.4.3 Interpret tax tables (see also 5.4.1, 5.4.2)
5.4.4 Interpret tax information from articles and publications

5.5 Understand governmental activities

5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs
5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities
5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities
5.5.4 Interpret information about executive activities
5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities
5.5.6 Interpret information about law enforce­ment activities
5.5.7 Interpret information about local policy- making groups
5.5.8 Identify local, state and federal government le

5.6 Understand civic responsibilities and activities

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions
5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups
5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

5.7 Understand environmental and science- related issues

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues
5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy
5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences
5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues
5.8 Understand concepts of economics
5.8.1 Interpret economic information and statistics
5.8.2 Interpret information on economic issues and trends
5.8.3 Interpret information on world economic systems

VI. Computation

6.0 Demonstrate pre-computation skills

6.0.1 Identify and classify numeric symbols
6.0.2 Count and associate numbers with quantities, including recognizing correct number sequencing
6.0.3 Identify information needed to solve a given problem
6.0.4 Determine appropriate operation to apply to a given problem
6.0.5 Demonstrate use of a calculator

6.1 Compute using whole numbers

6.1.1 Add whole numbers
6.1.2 Subtract whole numbers
6.1.3 Multiply whole numbers
6.1.4 Divide whole numbers
6.1.5 Perform multiple operations using whole numbers

6.2 Compute using decimal fractions

6.2.1 Add decimal fractions
6.2.2 Subtract decimal fractions
6.2.3 Multiply decimal fractions
6.2.4 Divide decimal fractions
6.2.5 Perform multiple operations using decimal fractions
6.2.6 Convert decimal fractions to common fractions or percents

6.3 Compute using fractions

6.3.1 Add common or mixed fractions
6.3.2 Subtract common or mixed fractions
6.3.3 Multiply common or mixed fractions
6.3.4 Divide common or mixed fractions
6.3.5 Perform multiple operations using common or mixed fractions
6.3.6 Convert common or mixed fractions to decimal fractions or percents
6.3.7 Identify or calculate equivalent fractions

6.4 Compute with percents, rate, ratio, and proportion

6.4.1 Apply a percent to determine amount of discount (see also 1.2.3)
6.4.2 Apply a percent in a context not involving money
6.4.3 Calculate percents
6.4.4 Convert percents to common, mixed, or decimal fractions
6.4.5 Use rate to compute increase or decrease
6.4.6 Compute using ratio or proportion (see also 6.4.5)

6.5 Use expressions, equations, and formulas

6.5.1 Recognize and evaluate simple consumer formulas
6.5.2 Recognize and apply simple geometric formulas
6.5.3 Recognize and apply simple algebraic formulas
6.5.4 Recognize and evaluate logical statements

6.6 Demonstrate measurement skills (see also 1.1)

6.6.1 Convert units of U.S. standard measure­ment and metric system (see also 1.1.2, 1.1.4)
6.6.2 Recognize, use, and measure linear dimensions, geometric shapes, or angles (see also 1.1.2, 1.1.4)
6.6.3 Measure area and volume of geometric shapes (see also 1.1.2, 1.1.4)
6.6.4 Use or interpret measurement instru­ments, such as rulers, scales, gauges, and dials(see also 1.1.2, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 4.3.3, 4.4.3)
6.6.5 Interpret diagrams, illustrations, and scale drawings (see also 1.1.4, 4.4.3)
6.6.6 Calculate with units of time
6.6.7 Solve measurement problems in stipulated situations
6.6.8 Interpret mechanical concepts or spatial relationships
6.6.9 Use or interpret switches and controls

6.7 Interpret data from graphs and compute averages

6.7.1 Interpret data given in a line graph (see also 1.1.3)
6.7.2 Interpret data given in a bar graph (see also 1.1.3)
6.7.3 Interpret data given in a picture graph
6.7.4 Interpret data given in a circle graph (see also 1.1.3)
6.7.5 Compute averages, medians, or modes (see also 1.1.8)

6.8 Use statistics and probability

6.8.1 Interpret statistical information used in news reports and articles
6.8.2 Interpret statements of probability

6.9 Use estimation and mental arithmetic

6.9.1 Use computation short cuts
6.9.2 Estimate answers

VII. Learning to Learn

7.1 Identify or practice effective organizational and time management skills in accomplishing goals

7.1.1 Identify and prioritize personal, educational, and workplace goals (see also 4.4.5)
7.1.2 Demonstrate an organized approach to achieving goals, including identifying and prioritizing tasks and setting and following an effective schedule
7.1.3 Demonstrate personal responsibility and motivation in accomplishing goals
7.1.4 Establish, maintain, and utilize a physical system of organization, such as notebooks, files, calendars, folders, and checklists (see also 4.5.2)

7.2 Demonstrate ability to use thinking skills

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information
7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships
7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas
7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary
7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions
7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination
7.2.7 Identify factors involved in making decisions, including considering goals, constraints, and consequences, and weighing alternatives

7.3 Demonstrate ability to use problem solving skills

7.3.1 Identify a problem and its possible causes
7.3.2 Devise and implement a solution to an identified problem
7.3.3 Evaluate the outcome of an implemented solution and suggest modifications to the solution as needed
7.3.4 Utilize problem solving strategies, such as breaking down the problem into component parts and generating alternative or creative solutions

7.4 Demonstrate study skills

7.4.1 Identify or utilize effective study strategies
7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline
7.4.3 Identify, utilize, or create devices or processes for remembering information
7.4.4 Identify or utilize appropriate informational resources, including the Internet (see also 4.9.3)
7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias
7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents
7.4.7 Identify or utilize test-taking skills
7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics (see also 6.6.5)
7.4.9 Identify personal learning style

7.5 Understand aspects of and approaches to effective personal management

7.5.1 Identify personal values, qualities, interests, abilities, and aptitudes
7.5.2 Identify or use strategies to develop a positive attitude and self-image, and self-esteem
7.5.3 Identify or use strategies to cope with negative feedback
7.5.4 Identify sources of stress, and resources for stress reduction
7.5.5 Identify personal, family, and work responsibilities, and ways to accommo­date them and deal with related problems
7.5.6 Identify or use strategies for communi­cating more successfully
7.5.7 Identify constructive ways of dealing with change, including showing flexibility and adaptability, and updating skills

IIX Independent Living Skills

8.1 Perform self-care skills

8.1.1 Recognize and/or demonstrate hygiene and grooming skills (see 3.5.5)
8.1.2 Recognize and/or demonstrate dressing skills
8.1.3 Recognize and/or demonstrate dining skills and manners
8.1.4 Recognize and/or demonstrate selection and care of clothing and personal property

8.2 Perform home-care skills

8.2.1 Recognize and/or demonstrate meal and snack preparation tasks and activities (see 1.1.1, 3.5.2)
8.2.2 Recognize and/or demonstrate dishwashing and meal clean-up activities (see 3.5.5)
8.2.3 Recognize and/or demonstrate housekeeping and house cleaning tasks
8.2.4 Recognize and/or demonstrate laundry skills and related clothing-care skills (see 1.7.2, 1.7.3)
8.2.5 Recognize and/or demonstrate yard and garden tasks and activities
8.2.6 Recognize and/or demonstrate general household repair and maintenance (see 1.4.7, 1.7.4)

8.3 Use support resources to assist in maintaining independence and achieving community integration

8.3.1 Identify and interact with persons in the home environment who can provide support in achieving goals (e.g. family, friends, caregivers)
8.3.2 Identify and interact with persons in the community who can provide support in achieving goals (e.g. neighbors, contacts from human service agencies and recreation facilities)

EQUIPPED FOR THE FUTURE CONTENT STANDARDS: WHAT ADULTS NEED TO KNOW AND BE ABLE TO DO IN THE 21ST. CENTURY

 

 

 

Communication Skills

 

 

Decision-Making Skills

 

 

Interpersonal Skills

 

 

Lifelong Learning Skills

 

 

EQUIPPED FOR THE FUTURE CITIZEN/COMMUNITY MEMBER ROLE MAP

Effective citizens and community members take informed action to make a positive difference in their lives, communities, and world.

Broad Areas of Responsibility:

 

Become and stay informed

Form and express opinions and ideas

Work together

Take action to strengthen communities

Citizens and community members find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

Citizens and community members develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

Citizens and community members interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

Citizens and community members exercise their rights and responsibilities as individuals and as members of groups to improve the world around them

Key Activities:

Key Activities:

Key Activities:

Key Activities:

Identify, monitor, and anticipate problems, community needs, strengths, and resources for yourself and others

 

Recognize and understand human, legal, and civic rights and responsibilities for yourself and others

 

Figure out how the system that affects an issue works

 

Identify how to have an impact and recognize that individuals can make a difference

 

 

 

 

Find, interpret, analyze, and use diverse sources of information, including personal experience

 

Identify how to have an impact and recognize that individuals can make a difference

 

Find, interpret, analyze, and use diverse sources of information, including personal experience

Strengthen and express a sense of self that reflects personal history, values, beliefs, and roles in the larger community

 

Learn from others’ experiences and ideas

 

Communicate so that others understand

 

Reflect on and reevaluate your own opinions and ideas

 

Strengthen and express a sense of self that reflects personal history, values, beliefs, and roles in the larger community

 

 

 

Learn from others’ experiences and ideas

 

Communicate so that others understand

 

Reflect on and reevaluate your own opinions and ideas

 

 

 

Strengthen and express a sense of self that reflects personal history, values, beliefs, and roles in the larger community

 

Learn from others’ experiences and ideas

 

Communicate so that others understand

 

Reflect on and reevaluate your own opinions and ideas

Get involved in the community and get others involved

 

Respect others and work to eliminate discrimination and prejudice

 

Define common values, visions, and goals

 

Participate in group processes and decision making

 

Get involved in the community and get others involved

 

Respect others and work to eliminate discrimination and prejudice

 

Define common values, visions, and goals

 

Participate in group processes and decision making

 

Get involved in the community and get others involved

 

Respect others and work to eliminate discrimination and prejudice

 

Define common values, visions, and goals

 

Participate in group processes and decision making

Help yourself and others

 

Educate others

 

Influence decision makers and hold them accountable

 

Provide leadership within the community

 

 

Help yourself and others

 

Educate others

 

Influence decision makers and hold them accountable

 

Provide leadership within the community

 

 

Help yourself and others

 

Educate others

 

Influence decision makers and hold them accountable

 

Provide leadership within the community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL LOW BEGINNING READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, WRITING, CIVICS AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR

 

ESL Low Beginning - Reading

 

NRS Level 2

CASAS Level A

CASAS Scale Score Range

181 - 190

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual can read numbers and letters and some common sight words. May be able to sound out simple words. Can read and write some familiar words and phrases, but has a limited understanding of connected prose in English.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASAS Appraisals:

ESL  Form 20

 

CASAS Pre/Post Tests:

ECS  11, 12

Life and Work 81, 82

 

Reading for Citizenship Series, Forms 951R, 952R, 951RX, 952RX

 

 

 

Related EFF Standards

 to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Read with understanding: purpose integrated with prior knowledge, strategies, comprehension, analysis of information
  • Cooperate with others
  • Take responsibility for learning

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

 

  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

 

  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

STANDARD 1: The student will correlate letters to phonological sounds and symbols in order to read simple words (e.g., labels, signs, parts of the body). Upon exiting the low beginning level, the student will:

 

 

ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies

That Provide Context For ESL Objectives            

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

Objectives

 

1.  Discriminate between uppercase and lowercase letters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.9.1 Interpret highway and traffic signs

 

Community Resources

2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

2.3.2 Identify the months of the year and the days of the week

*2.4.1 Address letters and envelopes

Health

3.2.1 Fill out medical history forms

 

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

Employment

4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job,  including interpreting & completing job  applications, resumes,  & letters of recommendation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Complete an application to agencies that provide identification cards such as the DMV and various Consulate offices

 

 

2.  Discriminate number words for  1 – 100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret ads, labels, char*1.2.1 Interpret ads, labels, charts, & price tags in selecting goods & service tags in selecting goods & services

 

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

*1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or  labels for consumer  products

 

 

Community Resources

Complete an application to agencies that provide identification cards such as the DMV and various Consulate offices

 

 

 

 

3.  Relate phonological sounds to letters (sound/symbol correspondence)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relate phonological sounds to letters (sound/symbol correspondence)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relate phonological sounds to letters (sound/symbol correspondence)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.7 Interpret information or directions to locate merchandise

 

1.3.8 Identify common food items

 

1.3.9 Identify common articles of clothing

 

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels

 

1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

 

1.9.1 Interpret highway & traffic signs

 

 

Community Resources

2.2.2 Recognize & use signs related to transportation

 

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules & fares

 

2.3.2 Identify months of the year & days of the week

 

2.5.4 Read, interpret, & follow directions found on public signs & building directories

 

Health

*3.3.1 Identify & use necessary medications

 

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions & safety  warnings

 

3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first aid

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional & related information listed  on food labels

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify & use sources of information about job  opportunities such as job

descriptions, job ads and announcements

 

*4.1.6 Interpret general work-related vocabulary

 

 

Employment

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams,  forms, & procedures

 

4.5.1 Identify common tools, equipment,

machines, & materials required for one’s job

 

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announcements and

notices

 

 

Consumer Economics

Interpret and describe methods and procedures to obtain housing and related services including low-cost community housing (e.g., read and explain  a simple renter’s agreement)

 

Identify the knowledge and skills needed to drive in all types of weather conditions

 

Cultural Awareness:

Support cultural diversity (e.g., interpret simple stories about different cultures in order to identify similarities and differences between them and your own)

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources Access local and state agencies that specialize in immigrant rights and orientation to the new culture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Locate and access healthcare and emergency room services in the community

 

Safety:

Interpret simple literature pertaining to home safety in order to prevent unnecessary accidents

 

Recognize key warning words and symbols on labels (e.g., poison, keep out of reach of children) on household products

 

Employment

Interpret and describe methods and procedures for obtaining and retaining a job in the community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American School System

Involve parents in their  children’s education (e.g.,

knowledge of American holidays such as National holidays like Memorial Day and  special American  holidays like Halloween and Mother’s Day,

read simple  stories about the significance of major American holidays, identify the calendar dates of American holidays and differentiate which ones are nationally observed)

 

American History:

Demonstrate knowledge of American history through reading and interpreting simple literature on major historical events

 

 

4.  Read basic labels, words & signs with one word or symbol (e.g., restroom signs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read basic labels, words & signs with one word or symbol (e.g., restroom signs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read basic labels, words & signs with one word or symbol (e.g., restroom signs)

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.1.6 Count, convert, & use coins & currency, & recognize symbols such as ($) and (.)

 

1.2.1 Interpret ads, labels, charts & price tags in selecting goods & services

 

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer

 products

 

1.9.1 Interpret highway & traffic signs

 

Community Resources 

 2.1.2 Identify emergency numbers

 

 2.2.2 Recognize & use signs related to transportation

 

 2.3.1 Interpret clock time

 

2.3.2 Identify months of the year and days of the week

 

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical & dental appointments

 

3.3.1 Identify & use necessary medications

 

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

3.4.1 Interpret product label directions & safety warnings

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional & related

information listed on food labels

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures

 

 

Consumer Economics - Housing:

Interpret and describe methods and procedures to obtain housing and related services including low-cost community housing

 

Identify common housing requirements (e.g., read and explain  a simple renter’s agreement)

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

Locate and access various stores and services in the community

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources:

Identify and interpret regulatory and warning signs that are often found in the community (e.g., construction signs, parking signs)

 

Identify  common communicable diseases (e.g., flu, measles, chicken pox, mumps)

 

Identify important places in the community (e.g., schools, banks, hospitals, libraries, government agencies)

 

Identify the specific days and months that a recreational facility  is open in the community (e.g., camp site, skating rink, swimming pool)

 

Health:

Locate a specific area of a hospital (e.g., emergency, maternity ward) by interpreting  signs and directories

 

 

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness:

Demonstrate knowledge of the American culture (e.g., identify and interpret American National holidays, explain patriotic symbols)

 

Safety:

Interpret simple literature pertaining to home safety in order to prevent unnecessary accidents

 

 

5.  Read words for describing parts of the body & for general symptoms of illness

 

Health

3.1.1 Describe symptoms of illness, including identifying parts of the body

 

Health:

Access and interact with healthcare providers in the community (e.g., correlate pictures with word labels of body parts associated with common illnesses such as  head/headache, stomach/stomachache, tooth/toothache)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL Low Beginning – Listening/Speaking

 

NRS Level 2

CASAS Level A

CASAS Scale Score Range

181 - 190

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual can understand basic greetings, simple phrases and commands. Can understand simple questions related to personal information, spoken slowly and with repetition. Understands a limited number of words related to immediate needs and can respond with simple learned phrases to some common questions related to routine survival situations. Speaks slowly and with difficulty. Demonstrates little or no control over grammar.

 

CASAS Tests:

Life Skills 51, 52 (listening test)

 

 

 

Related EFF Standards

to all Speaking/Listening Content Standards:

  • Speak up so others can understand
  • Listen attentively
  • Communicate in interpersonal interactions

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

 

  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

 

  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 2: The student will demonstrate simple oral communication skills using basic learned words, phrases and sentences in response to situations related to their immediate needs. Upon exiting the low beginning level, the student will:

 

 

 ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context For ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1.  Demonstrate understanding of high-frequency commands and expressions of courtesy

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs,

command, agree or disagree, ask permission)

 

*0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations

 

*0.1.6 Clarify or request clarification

 

Emergencies:

Demonstrate skills and knowledge needed to interact with emergency services (e.g., respond to emergency commands such as earthquake! fire! walk, don’t run!, exit the building!)

 

Cultural Awareness:

Support cultural diversity (e.g., interpret various cultures expressions of courtesy)

 

 

2.  Give & respond to simple questions about personal information (e.g., name, address, phone number)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations

 

*0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions

 

Community Resources

*2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal & business calls

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness:

Support cultural diversity (e.g., interview classmates)

 

American School System:

Involve parents in their child (children’s) education

 

Health:

Demonstrate  communication skills to request information and ask for assistance from a health care provider

 

Identify appropriate reasons and procedures when accessing emergency services (e.g., role-play a 911 call and answer questions about common medical emergencies, identify when to call 911 verses when to call a hospital, a clinic, etc.)

 

3.  Interpret, describe, and respond to medical situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.1.2 Identify emergency numbers and place emergency calls

 

*2.1.7 Take and interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, and interpret recorded messages

 

Health

*3.1.1 Describe symptoms of illness, including identifying parts of the body

 

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

 

*3.5.4 Identify practices that promote dental health

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health:

Interact with healthcare providers by demonstrating oral communication skills to request information, ask for assistance, and answer common medical questions

 

Identify appropriate reasons and procedures when accessing emergency services (e.g., role-play a 911 call and answer questions about common medical emergencies, identify when to call 911 verses when to call a hospital, a clinic, etc.)

 

 

4.  Articulate time, weather and currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*1.1.6 Count, convert, and use coins and currency

 

Community Resources

*2.3.1 Interpret clock time

 

*2.3.2 Identify months and days

 

*2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

 

 

 

5.  Comprehend and articulate simple directions and instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*1.3.7 Interpret information or directions to locate merchandise

 

Community Resources

*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

 

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

 

Employment

*4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

 

Health:

Access and interact with healthcare providers (e.g., respond to simple medical instructions from a doctor, nurse, clinic, medical receptionist, lab technician)

 

Consumer Economics:

Find locations of community services based on simple oral directions

 

Describe one’s neighborhood and surrounding community

 

Identify the knowledge and skills needed to interact with financial institutions in the community (e.g., use an ATM machine)

 

Draw a simple map of key services in the community based on oral directions

 

Locate specific housing based on phone directions

 

Employment:

Access employment opportunities (e.g., follow employment location directions and related instructions given on the telephone)

 

Emergencies:

Respond to oral emergency instructions

 

 

 

 

6.  Ask simple questions, give simple responses, and articulate using basic vocabulary in social situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities & activities

 

*2.6.4 Interpret & order from restaurant & fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

 

Cultural Awareness:

Support cultural diversity (e.g., articulate simple, common personal information about self and family members such as “My name is…”, “I come from…”, “I have three brothers and two sisters,” describe places and events that summate personal background, interview classmates to find out information about their  community)

 

American School System:

State basic school information including school name, address, grade of child, and name of teacher

 

Ask and answer basic questions about their child’s school schedule

 

Ask and respond to common questions about American holidays (e.g., When is Thanksgiving?)

 

 

7.  Interpret work-related vocabulary and procedures for getting a job

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting & completing job applications, resumes, & letters of application

 

*4.1.6 Interpret general work vocabulary

 

 

Employment:

Identify local employment services in the community

 

Interpret oral information given about prospective jobs in the community

 

Role-play responding to a job that advertises “apply in person”

 

ESL Low Beginning – Writing:

 

NRS Level 2

CASAS Level A

CASAS Scale Score 136 - 145

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Can read and write some familiar words and phrases, but has a limited understanding of connected prose in English. Can write basic personal information (e.g., name, address, telephone number) and can complete simple forms that elicit this information

 

*CASAS Tests:

Functional Writing Assessment

Forms 410-411 (form tasks)

 

Forms 460-463 (picture tasks)

 

Forms 464-466 (workplace picture tasks

 

Form 450 (letter task)

 

Forms 440-441 (Level A Note Task)

 

Forms 430-431 (Level A Inventory Task)

 

*The above are all the FWA assessments available and they can be used with all levels, with the exception of the Level A note and inventory tasks listed.

 

 

 

 

Related EFF Standards

to all  Writing Content Standards:

 

  • Convey ideas in writing
  • Pay attention to conventions of English language usage, including grammar, spelling, and sentence structure

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

 

  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

 

  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 3: The student will write letters and numbers and a limited number of basic sight words and simple phrases related to immediate needs. Upon exiting the low beginning level, the student will:

 

 

ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1.  Write name, address, phone number, date, and simple sentences based on previously learned vocabulary & structures using capitalization & punctuation correctly

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

*0.2.3 Interpret or write a personal note, invitation, or letter

 

Community Resources

*2.4.1 Addresses letters and envelopes

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness:

Support cultural diversity (e.g., write simple descriptive sentences about self to share with classmates)

 

Employment:

Access employment opportunities (e.g., fill out a simple job application)

 

Health:

Access healthcare services (e.g., fill out a simple medical form)

 

American School System:

Access various schools of interest (e.g., fill out a simple school registration form)

 

 

2.  Copy lists of familiar words (e.g., telephone numbers, shopping lists)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy lists of familiar words (e.g., telephone numbers, shopping lists)

 

Consumer Economics

*1.3.8 Identify common food items

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.1.7 Take & interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, & interpret

recorded messages

 

*2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal & business calls

 

 

Consumer Economics

Identify basic housing issues (e.g., copy a list of simplified wording of renters rights and responsibilities)

 

Community Resources:

Identify various community services (e.g., copy a list of community services and their telephone numbers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health:

Copy a list of basic communicable diseases

 

Cultural Awareness:

Demonstrate awareness of American culture (e.g., copy a  list of major American holidays)

 

American Government & Law:

Demonstrate basic awareness of political leaders, offices, and their locations in the U.S. (e.g., copy the names of the U.S. President, Governor of Nevada, and local city mayor, copy a list of local, state and government offices)

 

 

3.  Fill out simple job applications on paper & on-line

 

 

Employment:

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, resumes, and letters of application

 

*4.5.2 Demonstrate simple keyboarding skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL Low Beginning – Supporting Grammar:

 

NRS Level 2

CASAS Level A

CASAS Scale Score Range

181 - 190

 

CASAS Tests:

*Currently there are no CASAS assessments for  grammar

 

Related EFF Standards

to all Grammar Content Standards:

 

  • Speak so others can understand
  • Solve problems and make decisions
  • Guide others
  • Convey ideas in writing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 4: The student will use simple grammatical structures and patterns (see sample indicators). Upon exiting the low beginning level, the student will be able to demonstrate:

 

 

ESL Indicators

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context

 

 

  • Subject pronouns

 

  • Simple Wh- questions (e.g., Who, What, When, Where, Why, How) in present tense

 

 

  • Applies knowledge of possessive and subject pronouns

 

  • Demonstrates command of verbs in the imperative form (e.g., give, take, put, look)

 

 

  • Simple Yes/No questions (e.g.,

 

 

 

  • Is/Are…? Or Do/Does…?) in present tense

 

 

  • Demonstrates command of the verb to be in the present tense and in the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms

 

 

  • Affirmative and Negative statements w/ the verbs “be” and “do”

 

 

  • Singular/plural (e.g., nouns, this/these)

 

  • Articles – “the, a/an”

 

 

  • Simple structures – “It’s + day” or “It’s + time” or “It’s $5.00.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*As there are currently no CASAS tests that assess grammar, it is strongly recommended that instructors integrate these grammar points into whatever competency they are using in the other standards for reading, speaking/listening, and writing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL HIGH BEGINNING READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, WRITING, CIVICS AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR

 

ESL High Beginning - Reading:

 

NRS Level 3

CASAS Level A

CASAS Scale Score Range

191 - 200

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual can read most sight words, and many other common words. Can read familiar phrases and simple sentences but has a limited understanding of connected prose and may need frequent re-reading.

 

CASAS Appraisals:

ESL Appraisal, Form 20

 

CASAS Pre/Post Tests:

ECS:

11, 12

 

Life/Work:

81, 82, 81X, 82X

 

Reading for Citizenship Series, Forms 951R, 952R, 951RX, 952RX

 

 

Related EFF Standards

 to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Read with understanding
  • Reflect and evaluate
  • Learn through research
  • Use information and communications technology

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

 

  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

 

  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 1: The student will read and comprehend general meaning of basic text using visual clues and prior knowledge and be able to determine the meaning of new words encountered for a variety of purposes. Upon exiting the high beginning level, the student will:

 

 

 

 ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1.  Read materials related to daily routines (e.g., signs, maps, grocery lists, forms, schedules, diagrams, directions, recipes, menus, clothing) and can recognize common forms of environmental print found in the home, in the  community, and for basic services (e.g.,  product names, simple computer commands and simple warnings)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read materials related to daily routines (e.g., signs, maps, grocery lists, forms, schedules, diagrams, directions, recipes, menus, clothing) and can recognize common forms of environmental print found in the home, in the  community, and for basic services (e.g.,  product names, simple computer commands and simple warnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read materials related to daily routines (e.g., signs, maps, grocery lists, forms, schedules, diagrams, directions, recipes, menus, clothing) and can recognize common forms of environmental print found in the home, in the  community, and for basic services (e.g.,  product names, simple computer commands and simple warnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.1.5 Interpret temperatures

 

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.3.5 Use coupons to purchase goods and services

 

1.3.7 Interpret information or directions to locate merchandise

 

1.3.8 Identify common food items

 

1.3.9 Identify common articles of clothing

 

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels

 

1..9.1 Interpret highway and traffic signs

 

1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.1.6 Interpret information about using a pay telephone

 

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movies and other recreational listings

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health:

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first aid

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related information listed on food labels

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

 

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contexts

 

 

Consumer Economics

Describe methods and procedures to obtain housing and related services including low-cost community housing

 

Interpret print related to driving in all types of weather conditions (e.g., newspaper, information bar at the bottom of the TV screen)

 

American School System:

Involve parents in their child’s (children’s) education

 

Access local educational services (e.g., community colleges, trade schools)

 

Safety:

Read and interpret simplified literature pertaining to home safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources:

Access and use local community services (e.g., ATM machine,

Public building directories and maps)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health:

Interpret environmental print on common communicable diseases (e.g., flu, measles, chicken pox, mumps) for purposes of reporting to schools, daycare, work, and healthcare providers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment:

Interpret materials for obtaining and retaining a job (e.g., interpret simple job ads,

interpret a pay stub for accuracy,

interpret simple work-related messages)

 

American Government & Law:

Identify and access legal aid (e.g., read yellow pages to find out where to get legal advice, find a lawyer, etc.)

 

 

 

2.  Use alphabetical and chronological  order: lists, phone books, index, glossary, dictionary, catalogs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use alphabetical and chronological  order: lists, phone books, index, glossary, dictionary, catalogs

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contexts

 

 

American History:

Demonstrate awareness of major historical events that took place in U.S. history (e.g., list major American historical events in chronological order)

 

Community Resources:

List local community resources in alphabetical order

 

 

 

 

American School System:

Locate educational agencies in the phone book (e.g., daycare, elementary schools, high schools, colleges)

 

List American holidays with corresponding dates in chronological order

 

 

3.  Use basic word analysis to determine the meaning of new words in simple material in familiar contexts and constructs limited meanings from simple print materials on familiar topics with repeated reading and checking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use basic word analysis to determine the meaning of new words in simple material in familiar contexts and constructs limited meanings from simple print materials on familiar topics with repeated reading and checking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use basic word analysis to determine the meaning of new words in simple material in familiar contexts and constructs limited meanings from simple print materials on familiar topics with repeated reading and checking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Use the metric system

 

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.3.5 Use coupons to purchase goods and services

 

1.3.7 Interpret information or directions to locate merchandise

 

1.3.8 Identify common food items

 

1.3.9 Identify common articles of clothing

 

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1..9.1 Interpret highway and traffic signs

 

1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

 

 

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.1.6 Interpret information about using a pay telephone

 

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movies and other recreational listings

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health:

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

 

 

Health

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple

first aid

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related information listed on food labels

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

 

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contexts

 

 

Cultural Awareness:

Support cultural diversity (e.g., read and interpret simple stories about different cultures)

 

Consumer Economics: Housing:

Describe methods and procedures to obtain housing and related services including low-cost community housing

 

American School System:

Involve parents in their child’s (children’s) education (e.g.,

interpret simple notices from school, interpret a report card,

 interpret simple stories about major American holidays)

 

Emergencies:

Interpret medical emergency instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American History:

Demonstrate awareness of major historical events that happened in U.S. history (e.g., interpret simple literature on major historical events and famous historical figures)

 

Community Resources Interpret print related to driving in all types of weather conditions (e.g., newspaper, information bar at the bottom of the TV screen)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Interpret printed materials related to obtaining and retaining a job

 

4.  Recognize basic abbreviations, and at upper end, in  simple, authentic materials (e.g., ads, forms, signs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognize basic abbreviations, and at upper end, in  simple, authentic materials (e.g., ads, forms, signs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognize basic abbreviations, and at upper end, in  simple, authentic materials (e.g., ads, forms, signs)

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.1.2 Use the metric system

 

1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.1.4 Select, compute or interpret appropriate standard measurement for length, width, area, volume, height, or weight

 

1.1.5 Interpret temperatures

 

1.1.6*Count, convert, and use coins and currency, and recognize symbols such as ($) and (.)

 

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

1.9.1 Interpret highway and traffic signs

 

1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

 

Community Resources

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

2.2.3 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

*2.3.1 Interpret clock time

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.3.2 Identify the months of the year and days of the week

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

Health

*3.3.1 Identify and use necessary medicines

 

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related information listed on food labels

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announcements, and about the workforce and job market

 

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.3.1 Interpret safety signs found in the workplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and     record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc

 

 

Consumer Economics: Housing

Interpret methods and procedures for obtaining housing and related services including low-cost community housing (e.g., interpret meanings of  abbreviations commonly found in housing ads)

 

American Government & Law:

Recognize governmental abbreviations such as U.S., Pres., Gov., Sen.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources:

Interpret abbreviations found in the community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment:

Interpret methods and procedures for obtaining and retaining a job

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Scan simple authentic documents to find specific information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan simple authentic documents to find specific information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan simple authentic documents to find specific information

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

 

1.5.3 Interpret bills 1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

 

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.1.4 Interpret telephone billings

 

*2 2 4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

Community Resources

2.2.5 Use maps related to travel needs

 

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

Health

3.5.1 information listed on food labels

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announcements, and about the workforce and job market

 

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among sorting and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contexts

 

 

Cultural Awareness:

Support cultural diversity (e.g., scan stories of different cultures to compare similarities and differences,  scan stories to find the meanings of American holidays)

 

American School System:

Access schools for personal goal attainment (e.g., scan printed materials of various educational agencies for specific information)

 

Safety:

Describe methods and procedures to interact appropriately with medical emergency services (e.g., scan simple safety and medical emergency materials for specific information, such as finding out when to call 911 and ways to promote home safety)

 

American History:

Identify the major historical events in American history

 

 

 

 

 

American Government & Law:

Access legal aid through printed material (e.g., phone book)

 

6.  Scan for numerical information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan for numerical information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan for numerical information

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.1.5 Interpret temperatures

 

1.1.6 Count, convert, and use coins and currency, and recognize symbols such as ($) and (.)

 

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.5 Use coupons to purchase goods and services

 

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

 

1.5.3 Interpret bills

 

1.8.1 Demonstrate the use of checking and savings accounts, including using an ATM

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.1.4 Interpret telephone billings

 

*2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

*2.3.1 Interpret clock time

 

*2.3.2 Identify months of the year and days of the week

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational; listings

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

3.2.4 Ask for clarification about medical bills

 

*3.3.1 Identify and use necessary medications

 

 

Health

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related information listed on food labels

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

Computation

6.7.1 Interpret data given in a line graph


6.7.2 Interpret data given in a bar graph


6.7.3 Interpret data given in a picture graph


6.7.4 Interpret data given in a circle graph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources:

Access printed material to locate government agencies (e.g.,

locate addresses and phone numbers for specific community resources such as temporary housing/shelter, immigration services, healthcare clinics, local government agencies)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Locate and access healthcare and services in the community through the phonebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Scan related materials for obtaining and retaining a job

 

 

 

 

 

7.  Follow simple  instructions or directions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow simple  instructions or directions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.3.7 Interpret information or directions to locate merchandise

 

1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels

 

1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products


1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

 

1.8.1 Demonstrate the use of savings and checking accounts, including using an ATM

 

Community Resources

2.1.6 Interpret information about using a pay telephone


*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

 

 

Health

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms


3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements


*3.3.1 Identify and use necessary medications


3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings


3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries


3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security


*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

4.5.7 Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve problems with machines and to follow proper maintenance procedures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics: Housing

Access appropriate housing (e.g., follow instructions on how to obtain housing and related services including low-cost community housing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources:

Access community services (e.g., interpret a simple map to locate various services in the community such as schools, banks, restaurants, stores, DMV)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health:

Interact with healthcare providers (e.g., follow medical instructions on doctor’s note, medicine labels and pamphlets)

 

Summarize information found on simple safety pamphlets e.g., home safety, emergency procedures, road safety, bicycle safety)

 

 

 

ESL High Beginning - Listening/Speaking:

 

NRS Level 3 (Listening)

CASAS Level A

CASAS Scale Score Range

191 - 200

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual can understand common words, simple phrases, and sentences containing familiar vocabulary, spoken slowly with some repetition. Individual can respond to simple questions about personal everyday activities, and can express immediate needs, using simple learned phrases or short sentences. Shows limited control of grammar.

 

CASAS Tests:

ESL Appraisal Form 20

 

Workplace Speaking

Listening Forms 51-52

 

 

 

 

Related EFF Standards

 to all Listening/Speaking Content Standards:

Speak so others can understand

Listen actively

Guide others

Reflect and evaluate

 

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

 

  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

 

  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 2: The student will speak and listen to guided conversations individually or in familiar groups on familiar topics relying on repetition, gestures, and other non-verbal cues to sustain conversation. Upon exiting the high beginning level, the student will:

 

 

 ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for  ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1.  Describe objects, people, places, and routines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs, command, agree or disagree, ask permission)


*0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions


0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

 

Personal Information:

Support cultural diversity (e.g., articulate simple, common information about self and family members, such as, “My name is…”, “I come from…”, “I have three brothers and two sisters”)

 

Support cultural diversity (e.g., describe places and events that summate  personal background)

 

Community Resources:

Articulate the various community services that students use in their community (e.g., local bank, local stores)

 

Government & Law:

Identify U.S. symbols (e.g., describe the parts of the U.S. flag and their meanings)

 

 

2.  Use appropriate social language to introduce self and others, and expresses wants, feelings, likes, and dislikes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use appropriate social language to introduce self and others, and expresses wants, feelings, likes, and dislikes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

0.1.2 Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs, command, agree or disagree, ask permission)

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations (e.g., to greet, introduce, thank, apologize, compliment, express pleasure or regret)

0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

 

Personal Information:

Support cultural diversity (e.g., articulate simple, common information about self and family members, such as, “My name is…”, “I come from…”, “I have three brothers and two sisters”)

 

 

 

Support cultural diversity (e.g., describe places and events that summate  personal background;

interview classmates using scripts)

 

3.  Interpret and use numbers appropriately (e.g., time, money, address, birth date, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and use numbers appropriately (e.g., time, money, address, birth date, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions

 

*0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

Consumer Economics

*1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

*1.1.5 Interpret temperatures

 

*1.1.6 Count, convert, and use coins and currency, and recognize symbols such as ($) and (.)

 

*1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

*1.8.1 Demonstrate the use of savings and checking accounts, including using an ATM

 

 

Community Resources

*2.1.7 Take and interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, and interpret recorded messages

 

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

*2.3.1 Interpret clock time


*2.3.2 Identify the months of the year and the days of the week


*2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

*2.4.2 Interpret postal rates and types of mailing services


*2.4.4 Purchase stamps and other postal items and services

Health

3.2.4 Ask for clarification about medical bills

 

Employment

*4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics:

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with various types of stores in the community (e.g., role-play making a purchase at a store)

 

 

 

 

 

ESL High Beginning - Writing:

 

NRS Level 3

CASAS Level A

CASAS Scale Score Range

146 -200

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptor:

Individual can write some simple sentences with limited vocabulary. Meaning may be unclear. Writing shows very little control of basic grammar, capitalization and punctuation and has many spelling errors.

 

*CASAS Tests:

Functional Writing Assessment

Forms 410-411 (form tasks)

 

Forms 460-463 (picture tasks)

 

Forms 464-466 (workplace picture tasks)

 

Form 450 (letter task)

 

Forms 440-441 (Level A Note Task)

 

Forms 430-431 (Level A Inventory Task)

 

*The above are all the FWA assessments available and they can be used with all levels, with the exception of the Level A note and inventory tasks listed.

 

 

 

Related EFF Standards

 to all Writing Content Standards:

 

  • Convey ideas in writing

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

 

  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

 

  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 3: The student will write familiar words, short phrases and simple sentences using simple reference materials as needed to satisfy immediate needs.  Upon exiting the high beginning level, the student will:

 

 

ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1. Write familiar simple words and short phrases from dictation or without dictation as long as they are related to immediate needs (e.g., forms, lists, note to a teacher, thank

you note for a gift)

 

 

 

Basic Communication

0.2.2 Complete a personal

information form


0.2.3 Interpret or write a personal note,

invitation or letter

 

Health

3.2.1 Fill out medical health

history forms

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental

forms

4.1.2 Follow procedures for

applying for a job, including

interpreting and completing job

applications, résumés, and

letters of application

 

American School System

Involve parents in their children’s

education (e.g., write

a simple excused absence

note to the teacher,

respond to a written notice from

the school)

 

 

 

 

2. Prepare a map or very simple directions to home/apartment

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.9.4 Interpret maps related to

driving

 

2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel

needs

 

 

 

 

3. Use reference materials in the writing process

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

*Use CASAS competency 7.4.5

ESL High Beginning – Supporting Grammar

 

 

NRS Level 3

CASAS Level A

CASAS Scale Score Range

191 - 200

 

CASAS Tests:

*Currently there are no CASAS assessments that test grammar

 

Related EFF Standards

to all  Grammar Content Standards:

  • Speak so others can understand
  • Solve problems and make decisions
  • Guide others
  • Convey ideas in writing

 

STANDARD 4: The student will use one word and very simple responses to demonstrate a beginning understanding of simple grammatical structures and patterns (see indicators). Upon exiting the high beginning level, the student will be able to demonstrate:

 

 

ESL Indicators

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context

 

  • Simple Wh questions and responses (affirmative/negative)

 

  • Simple yes/no questions and responses

 

  • Affirmative and negative statements with be, do, have and other high frequency verbs

 

  • Singular/plural

 

  • Indefinite articles

 

  • Possessive adjectives

 

 

  • Demonstrative adjectives

 

  • Simple conjunctions

 

 

 

  • Simple prepositions of time and place

 

  • Simple frequency adverbs (e.g., always, never, sometimes)

 

  • Pronouns in the object and demonstrative forms

 

  • Simple punctuation (comma, exclamation point, apostrophe)

 

  • Simple present continuous tense

 

  • Simple past with high frequency verbs such as be, do, have

 

  • Modal auxiliary verbs (e.g., can/have to + verb)

 

  • Subject-verb agreement

 

  • Adjective + noun

 

  • There is/there are

 

  • Contractions

 

 

 

 

 

*As there are currently no CASAS tests that assess grammar, it is strongly recommended that instructors integrate these grammar points into whatever competency they are using in the other standards for reading, speaking/listening, and writing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL LOW INTERMEDIATE READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, WRITING, CIVICS AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR

 

 

ESL Low Intermediate – Reading

 

 

NRS Level 4

CASAS Level B

CASAS Scale Score Range

201 – 210

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual can read simple material on familiar subjects and comprehend simple and compound sentences in single or linked paragraphs containing familiar vocabulary.

 

CASAS Tests:

ECS 13, 14, 114

Life and Work 83, 84

 

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Read with understanding
  • Use information and Communication Technology
  • Reflect and evaluate
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Guide others
  • Cooperate with others

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

 

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community
  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group
  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 1: In order to read with understanding, the student will determine purpose, select appropriate reading strategies, monitor comprehension, analyze and reflect on the meaning of the information read, and integrate the new information with prior knowledge to address the reading purpose. Upon exiting the low intermediate level, the student will:

 

 

 ESL Objectives

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

1. Interpret abbreviations for an increasing variety of words in context of specific topics (e.g., employment, housing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret abbreviations for an increasing variety of words in context of specific topics (e.g., employment, housing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret abbreviations for an increasing variety of words in context of specific topics (e.g., employment, housing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Interpret abbreviations for an increasing variety of words in context of specific topics (e.g., employment, housing)

 

 

Basic Communication  

0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.1.4 Select, compute, or interpret appropriate standard measurement for length, width, perimeter, area, volume, height, or weight

 

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

1.3.5 Use coupons to purchase goods and services

 

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing  by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

 

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

1.8.1 Demonstrate the use of savings and checking accounts, including using an ATM

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks

*1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

Community Resources  

2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.1.4 Interpret telephone billings

 

2.2.2 Recognize and use signs related to transportation

 

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

2.4.1 Address letters and envelopes

 *2.5.4 Read, interpret, & follow directions found on public signs/ directories

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

 

 

Health                     

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments
                                  

*3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements
                                     

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

 

Employment                     *4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

                                       

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

Access local banking services (e.g., interpret simplified credit card and bank statements)

 

Access local housing materials (e.g., newspaper ads)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Demonstrate how to use pharmacies and medicines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Interpret forms and other printed materials brought to class from work that contain abbreviations

 

 

2.  Skim for general meaning in short passages or paragraphs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim for general meaning in short passages or paragraphs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim for general meaning in short passages or paragraphs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant & landlord rights

1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

Community Resources      2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares


2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

2.4.2 Interpret postal rates and types of mailing services

 

2.5.6 Use library services

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

 

 

 

Community Resources   2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

Health                     

*3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

Employment          

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market
                                  

4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals & related information

 

Employment

4.3.3 Identify safe work procedures and common safety equipment, including wearing safe work attire

 

Employment

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

Consumer Economics     Locate and analyze banks in the community (e.g., compare different banks by skimming pamphlets for overall advantages and disadvantages of each)

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Locate and analyze preschool and childcare services in the community

 

 

American School System      

Research and identify the cost of attending college for one year and the financial assistance available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health   Explain common American health issues and precautions (e.g., Skim simple articles to summarize  health problems that Americans face, such as overweight issues that cause diabetes, heart disease, cancer, download and skim guidelines such as http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/ to discuss in class

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law           Identify important aspects of American government as it pertains to its citizens (e.g., skim simple articles on American government to obtain general meaning, skim

simple articles that describe jury duty in order to summarize the process of jury duty, skim simple articles on the Miranda Rights to summarize what they mean to individuals, skim articles on the American court system for general meaning

 

 

 

 

3.  Scan for specific information in simple authentic materials (e.g., ads, schedules, dictionaries, standardized tests, Web pages) related to immediate needs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan for specific information in simple authentic materials (e.g., ads, schedules, dictionaries, standardized tests, Web pages) related to immediate needs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan for specific information in simple authentic materials (e.g., ads, schedules, dictionaries, standardized tests, Web pages) related to immediate needs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan for specific information in simple authentic materials (e.g., ads, schedules, dictionaries, standardized tests, Web pages) related to immediate needs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan for specific information in simple authentic materials (e.g., ads, schedules, dictionaries, standardized tests, Web pages) related to immediate needs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scan for specific information in simple authentic materials (e.g., ads, schedules, dictionaries, standardized tests, Web pages) related to immediate needs

 

 

Basic Communication 

0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

0.2.3 Interpret or write a personal note, invitation, or letter

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

1.1.7 Identify product containers and interpret weight and volume

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.3.5 Use coupons to purchase goods and services

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

 *1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

1.7.2 Interpret clothing care labels

 

1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

 

*1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

 

 

Community Resources   2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

2.4.2 Interpret postal rates and types of mailing services

 

  2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

*2.6.4 Interpret &order from restaurant &fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

 

 

Health                     

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

*3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

                      

3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

*3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

 

Employment            

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

 

4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application


*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 

 

 

Employment

4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices

 

Government and Law    *5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

*5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents

 

5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice Interpret basic court procedures

5.3.5 Interpret information about traffic tickets

 

*5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

Learning to Learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

Identify ways to become an informed consumer (e.g., scan for information in consumer reports on various products)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources    

Access local banks (e.g., compare different banks by scanning pamphlets for specific information on what each bank offers such as free checking, on-line banking, other services)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health             
Identify current health issues that affect Americans (e.g., download health guidelines such as http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/ to scan for pertinent information to discuss in class)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment 
 Describe methods and procedures for obtaining and retaining a job (e.g., scan  local newspaper ads for specific information employment opportunities)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law            Scan simple articles to find out specific information (e.g., what are the three branches of government, what is the highest court in a state, how old must you be to vote, how laws are made)

 

Scan simple articles that describe jury duty to extract specific information (e.g. what are the five steps to a jury trial, how many are usually on a jury)

 

Scan simple articles on the Miranda Rights for specific information (e.g., what are your rights)

 

Scan articles on different types of courts for definitions of each (e.g., juvenile, traffic, family, county, small claims, supreme)

 

American School System

Locate and analyze preschool and childcare services in the community

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Interpret simple, short narrative and descriptive passages using visual, graphic, and textual clues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret simple, short narrative and descriptive passages using visual, graphic, and textual clues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret simple, short narrative and descriptive passages using visual, graphic, and textual clues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret simple, short narrative and descriptive passages using visual, graphic, and textual clues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights

 

1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

Community Resources

2.1.7 Take and interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, and interpret recorded messages

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment          

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 

4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them

 

4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements

 

4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

 

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices

 

Government and Law

5.1.1 Identify voter qualifications

 

*5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form

 

*5.1.3 Interpret a ballot

 

*5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates

 

 

 

Government and Law

5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups

 

*5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents

 

5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice

 

5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

 

5.3.5 Interpret information about traffic tickets

 

*5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

 

5.3.7 Identify common infractions and crimes, and legal consequences

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

 

5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

 

Cultural Awareness                  

Support cultural diversity  (e.g., read and interpret stories about different cultures)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources  
  Locate and analyze preschool and childcare services in the community (e.g., interpret and compare leaflets from various childcare services for information such as hours of operation, prices, age range of children)

 

Safety    
Read and interpret pamphlets (e.g., bike safety, car seat safety, car safety, pedestrian safety)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Interpret simple charts, graphs, tables, maps, and multi-step diagrams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret simple charts, graphs, tables, maps, and multi-step diagrams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret simple charts, graphs, tables, maps, and multi-step diagrams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret simple charts, graphs, tables, maps, and multi-step diagrams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

*1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.1.5 Interpret temperatures

 

1.1.7 Identify product containers and interpret weight and volume

 

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.5.3 Interpret bills

 

*1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

 

Community Resources

2.1.4 Interpret telephone billings

 

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

*2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

2.4.2 Interpret postal rates and types of mailing services

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

Health                      

3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

 

 

Health

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

 

Employment            

4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

4.5.5 Demonstrate basic computer skills and use of common software programs, including reading or interpreting computer-generated printouts

Government and Law
*5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form

 

*5.1.3 Interpret a ballot

 

*5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents

 

*5.4.1 Interpret income tax forms

 

Government and Law

5.4.3 Interpret tax tables

 

Computation            

6.7.1 Interpret data given in a line graph

6.7.2 Interpret data given in a bar graph

 6.7.3 Interpret data given in a picture graph

6.7.4 Interpret data given in a circle graph

6.7.5 Compute averages, medians, or modes

Learning To Learn 7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics 

 

Cultural Awareness              Support cultural diversity (e.g., locate country of origin on a world map, create a class chart of similarities of classmates, design a family tree, create a graph of the amount of time students spend weekly on work, exercise, relaxation, chores)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health    
Distinguish between different healthcare providers (e.g., chart advantages and disadvantages of PPO and HMO insurance plans)

 

 

6.  Differentiate between fact and opinion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Differentiate between fact and opinion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Differentiate between fact and opinion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics  

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

Community Resources

 2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

 

Health

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Employment            

4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving differences, including presenting facts and arguments, recognizing differing points of view, offering options, and making compromise     

                   

4.8.7 Identify and use effective approaches to working within a multicultural workforce, including respecting cultural diversity, avoiding stereotypes, and recognizing concerns of members of other ethnic and gender groups

 

Government and Law   *5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates

 

5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups

 

5.1.6 Communicate one's opinions on a current issue

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

Government and Law

5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

5.8.2 Interpret information on economic issues and trends

Learning to Learn   

7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

Consumer Economics       

Demonstrate ways of being an informed consumer (e.g., analyze advertisements for various banks to determine the facts from opinions,  analyze magazine ads for services and products – list the facts and. opinions,  

analyze TV advertisements – list the opinions vs. the facts in the commercials)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law           Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze information (e.g., analyze simplified summaries of candidates’ campaign speeches to determine the facts from opinions,

analyze simple articles on various current issues to determine the facts from  opinions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL Low Intermediate – Listening/Speaking:

 

 

NRS Level 4

CASAS Level B

CASAS Scale Score Range:

201 – 210

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual expresses basic survival needs and participates in some routine social conversations, although with some difficulty. Understands simple learned phrases easily and some new phrases containing familiar vocabulary spoken slowly with repetition. Asks and responds to questions in familiar contexts. Has some control of basic grammar.

 

 

CASAS Tests:

Life Skills 53, 54

Employability Competency System  63, 64

 

Related EFF Standards to all Listening/Speaking Content Standards:

  • Speak so others can understand
  • Listen actively
  • Cooperate with others
  • Advocate and influence
  • Resolve conflicts and negotiate
  • Guide others
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Reflect and evaluate

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community
  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually/ group
  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

STANDARD 2: The student will demonstrate basic English skills to converse with others in familiar settings. Upon exiting the low intermediate level, the student will:

 

 

ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics Objectives

 

1. Follow multi-step directions and simple rules or regulations presented orally with support materials in a variety of familiar situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow multi-step directions and simple rules or regulations presented orally with support materials in a variety of familiar situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow multi-step directions and simple rules or regulations presented orally with support materials in a variety of familiar situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics *1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

 

*1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks

 

*1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

Community Resources: *2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

*2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

*2.5.7 Interpret permit and license requirements

 

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

 

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

 

Health

*3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

Employment *4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment

4.3.3 Identify safe work procedures and common safety equipment, including wearing safe work attire
4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc

4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

 

 

Employment

4.5.7 Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve problems with machines and to follow proper maintenance procedures

*4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

Government and Law

5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice

 

5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Access local community services and demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to advocate for services needed (e.g., role-play phoning the Better Business Bureau to find out the procedure for filing a complaint about a business of which the student had problems; phone to find out the requirements for obtaining low-cost housing)

Health

Access local healthcare providers (e.g., role-play phoning a low cost health care provider to find out eligibility for services)

 

 

 

 

American School System Access schools that will facilitate students’ educational goals (e.g., phone a college or trade school to find out the cost and the steps necessary to register)

 

 

 

Employment Describe methods and procedures for obtaining and retaining a job (e.g., follow steps to fill out an employee complaint form; as a follow-up to listening to a guest speaker, summarize the procedure and appropriate reasons for filing for unemployment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Access local government services (e.g., list the steps for obtaining legal advice,

list the necessary steps for reporting a crime)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Demonstrate understanding of general meaning and details in face-to-face conversations containing some unfamiliar vocabulary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate understanding of general meaning and details in face-to-face conversations containing some unfamiliar vocabulary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate understanding of general meaning and details in face-to-face conversations containing some unfamiliar vocabulary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate understanding of general meaning and details in face-to-face conversations containing some unfamiliar vocabulary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate understanding of general meaning and details in face-to-face conversations containing some unfamiliar vocabulary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs, command, agree or disagree, ask permission)

 

*0.1.3 Identify or use appropriate language to influence or persuade (e.g., to caution, request, advise, persuade, negotiate)

 

*0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations (e.g., to greet, introduce, thank, apologize, compliment, express pleasure or regret)

*0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions

 

*0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

Consumer Economics *1.3.7 Interpret information or directions to locate merchandise

 

*1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel housing utilities

 

*1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights

 

Consumer Economics

*1.4.7 Interpret information about home maintenance, and communicate housing problems to a landlord

 

1.6.3 Identify procedures the consumer can follow if merchandise or service is unsatisfactory

*1.7.5 Interpret information to obtain repairs

 

*1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks

 

*1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

*1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car

 

*1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance

*1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

Community Resources *2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

*2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

Community Resources

*2.4.2 Interpret postal rates and types of mailing services

*2.4.4 Purchase stamps and other postal items and services

*2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

*2.4.6 Interpret a postal money order form

*2.5.2 Identify how and when to obtain social and governmental services (e.g., low-income housing, Social Security, Medicare), and how to interact with service providers

*2.5.6 Use library services

 

*2.5.7 Interpret permit and license requirements

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

Health

*3.1.1 Describe symptoms of illness, including identifying parts of the body; interpret doctor's directions

 

 

 

 

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

*3.3.3 Identify the difference between prescription, over-the-counter, and generic medications

*3.4.2 Identify safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries

3.5.6 Interpret information and identify agencies that assist with family planning

3.5.7 Identify child rearing practices and community resources that assist in developing parenting skills

Employment *4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

Employment

*4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

*4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism
4.7.4 Identify, secure, evaluate, process, and/or store information needed to perform tasks or keep records

4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients

Government and Law 5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solution

5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

 

Cultural Awareness Support cultural diversity (e.g., interview classmates about their cultures)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources Summarize information given by local community agencies (e.g., report a summary of information given on the phone from a community agency; summarize information from a guest speaker from the community such as a bank manager, career counselor, credit advisor, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Summarize information given by local health agencies (e.g., summarize information received from a guest speaker from the health field)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment Summarize information given by a local employment agency (e.g., participate in a discussion of information given by a local employment counselor)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law Summarize information given by a local government agency (e.g., participate in a discussion on information given by a local government official guest speaker)

 

 

5. Demonstrate understanding of non-face-to face conversations on familiar material in familiar contexts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources *2.1.2 Identify emergency numbers and place emergency calls

*2.1.7 Take and interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, and interpret recorded messages

*2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal and business calls

 

Health *3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments
3.2.4 Ask for clarification about medical bills

 

Community Resources Locate and analyze preschool and childcare services in the community (e.g., report to the class information received after phoning several daycare centers in the community)

American School System

Access schools that will facilitate students’ educational goals (e.g., phone to find out the cost of attending college for one year and the financial assistance available)

 

 

Health Access healthcare services in the community (e.g., report to the class information received after calling a medical hotline)

 

6.Differentiate between formal and informal language, including some high-frequency reduced speech in common familiar expressions (e.g., How’s it going? Vs. How are you?), when accompanied by visual context and clues

 

 

 

 

 

 

Differentiate between formal and informal language, including some high-frequency reduced speech in common familiar expressions (e.g., How’s it going? Vs. How are you?), when accompanied by visual context and clues

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs, command, agree or disagree, ask permission)

 

*0.1.3 Identify or use appropriate language to influence or persuade (e.g., to caution, request, advise, persuade, negotiate)

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations (e.g., to greet, introduce, thank, apologize, compliment, express pleasure or regret)

*0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions

*0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

Cultural Awareness Analyze and compare formal and informal language used in the U.S. and in your country (e.g., when is it appropriate to use each type of language, similarities and differences)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness

List times, places and people when formal language is appropriate and list times, places and people when informal language is appropriate in the American culture

 

7.Demonstrate understanding of implicit information in a work setting

Employment *4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

 

4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients

Employment Identify ways of retaining a job (e.g., brainstorm and analyze possible conversations that took place at work where some of the information was implied)

8.Demonstrate understanding of organizational clues used in speaking (e.g., first, next, then, later, finally)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate understanding of organizational clues used in speaking (e.g., first, next, then, later, finally)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate understanding of organizational clues used in speaking (e.g., first, next, then, later, finally)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.6 Clarify or request clarification

 

*0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions

Consumer Economics

*1.4.7 Interpret information about home maintenance, and communicate housing problems to a landlord

 

Consumer Economics

*1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products

 

*1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

 

*1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks

 

*1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

Community Resources *2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

Health *3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

 

Employment

4.3.3 Identify safe work procedures and common safety equipment, including wearing safe work attire

 

*4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

 

Government and Law *5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

Learning to Learn 7.1.1 Identify and prioritize personal, educational, and workplace goals

 

7.1.2 Demonstrate an organized approach to achieving goals, including identifying and prioritizing tasks and setting and following an effective schedule

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

7.3.2 Devise and implement a solution to an identified problem

7.3.4 Utilize problem solving strategies, such as breaking down the problem into component parts and generating alternative or creative solutions

American School System Access schools that will facilitate students’ educational goals (e.g., research applying to a college and report findings in subsequent steps)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics Identify basic housing issues including home maintenance problems, and advocate for solutions (e.g., brainstorm appropriate ways to communicate problems to a landlord)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Demonstrate understanding of information given by healthcare providers (e.g., as a follow-up to having a guest speaker from the health field, summarize the procedures on what to do in case of a common emergency, such as someone passed out in the heat, someone cut himself badly)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment
Describe methods and procedures for retaining a job (e.g., present a scenario of an accident at work and summarize what measures need to be taken in which order of priority)

 

 

 

Government and Law Demonstrate understanding of information given by a community agency (e.g., after listening to a police officer guest speaker, summarize the procedure for reporting a crime)

 

ESL Low Intermediate – Writing

 

 

NRS Level 4

CASAS Level B

CASAS Scale Score Range

201 – 225

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual can write simple notes and messages on familiar situations but may lack variety in sentence structure, clarity and focus of writing. Shows some control of basic grammar (e.g., present and past tense) and spelling. Uses some punctuation consistently (e.g., periods, commas, question marks, capitalization, etc.)

 

*CASAS Tests:

Functional Writing Assessment

 Forms 410-411 (form tasks)

Forms 460-463 (picture tasks)

Forms 464-466 (workplace picture tasks)

Form 450 (letter task)

Forms 440-441 (level A note task)

Forms 430-4431 (level A inventory task)

*The above are all FWA assessments available and they can be used with all levels, with the exception of the level A note and inventory tasks listed.

Government and History for Citizenship Test Forms 963, 964 (There is a writing component to this test for dictation)

 

Related EFF Standards to all Writing Content Standards:

Convey ideas in writing

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

 

  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

 

  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 3: In order to convey ideas in writing the student will demonstrate necessary skills to determine purpose, organize information, follow rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure, and revise written work for clarity. Upon exiting the low intermediate level the student will:

 

 

 ESL Objectives

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1.  Write simple sentences from dictation

 

*Any of the competencies can be used to create sentences for dictation    

               

 

 

2.  Complete simple forms (e.g., change of address, applications for jobs, or check cashing, membership cards, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete simple forms (e.g., change of address, applications for jobs, or check cashing/shopping/membership cards, etc.)

                                         Basic Communication  *0.2.2 Complete a personal information form
                                                1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks

 

Community Resources     2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail

 

Health                              3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms


Employment               

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc
                                  Government and Law

*5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form

 

*5.1.3 Interpret a ballot

 

                                        American School System

Complete forms for various schools (e.g., colleges, trade schools, daycare centers)

 

Consumer Economics             Complete forms related to consumer protection (e.g., consumer complaint form)

 

Fill out forms related to housing (e.g., rental agreement, lease)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment     

Complete forms related to employment (e.g., employee grievance form, emergency form, health insurance form)

 

 

3.  Write out simple instructions (e.g., recipe) and messages (e.g., phone messages)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                   Consumer Economics

1.1.1        Interpret recipes

 

Community Resources

2.1.7 Take and interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, and interpret recorded messages

 

2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

Employment                         4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

 

Safety 
As a follow-up to a guest speaker presentation, write simple instructions on what to do in various emergency situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Write short notes and letters (e.g., to school, neighbor, co-worker)

 

 

 

 

 

                                               Basic Communication

0.2.3 Interpret or write a personal note, invitation, or letter

 

Community Resources    2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

Employment                         4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail
 Learning to Learn 
 7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline

 

Cultural Awareness      
Support cultural diversity (e.g., correspond with students of different cultures, such as  writing an invitation to a classmate inviting him/her to attend a cultural festivity at their home or emailing a pen pal from a different culture)

 

Correspond with various people in the community (e.g., write a polite, short note to a neighbor describing a problem (e.g., dog constantly barking, loud music late at night, write a short letter to an employer describing a problem observed and offering a possible solution)

 

Government and Law              Correspond with local political members (e.g., write to the Mayor or Senator addressing a community problem and offering a possible solution)

 

American School System    Involve parents in their children’s education (e.g., write a  message explaining the reasons why their child will be absent from school)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Write a descriptive paragraph on a familiar topic applying basic capitalization, spelling and punctuation rules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                     *Depending on what competency is being focused on at any given time, the instructor can parallel the correct writing of simple descriptive paragraphs using the competency being focused on as content for the learner’s writing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL Low Intermediate – Supporting Grammar

 

NRS Level 4

CASAS Level B

CASAS Scale Score Range

201 - 210

 

CASAS Tests:

*Currently there are no CASAS assessments that test grammar

 

Related EFF Standards

to all  Grammar Content Standards:

  • Speak so others can understand
  • Solve problems and make decisions
  • Guide others
  • Convey ideas in writing

                                   

                           STANDARD 4: The student will use grammar with some control for beginning level structures (see sample indicators). Upon exiting the low intermediate         level, the student will be able to demonstrate:

 

 

ESL Indicators

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context

 

 

  • Simple past tense

 

  • Future tense (“will” + verb and “be going to + verb”)

 

  • Present perfect tense in high frequency situations

 

  • Simple modals (e.g., can/could, may/might, shall/should, will/would, must) in affirmative/negative

 

  • Simple expressions for giving advice, inviting, and expressing regret

 

  • Comparative and superlative adjectives

 

  • Adverbs (too, very, enough)

 

  • Verb + Infinitive (e.g., want to __, need to __)

 

  • Possessives (e.g., girl’s, Tom’s)

 

  • Object pronouns (e.g., mine, his, hers, theirs, ours)

 

  • Conjunctions (e.g., and/or, but, either/neither)

 

  • Polite expressions (e.g., would rather, would you mind)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*As there are currently no CASAS tests that assess grammar, it is strongly recommended that instructors integrate these grammar points into whatever competency they are using in the other standards for reading, speaking/listening, and writing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL HIGH INTERMEDIATE READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, CIVICS, WRITING, AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR

 

ESL High Intermediate - Reading

 

NRS Level 5

CASAS Level B

CASAS Scale Score Range

211 - 220

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual can read text on familiar subjects that have a simple and clear underlying structure (e.g., clear main idea, logical order). Can use word analysis skills and context clues to determine meaning with texts on familiar subjects.

 

CASAS Tests

 

Employability Competency System Forms 13, 14, 114

 

Life and Work Forms 83, 84

 

Workforce Learning System Forms 213, 214

 

Citizenship 951R, 951RX, 952R, 952RX

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

  • Read with understanding
  • Use information and Communication Technology
  • Reflect and evaluate
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Guide others
  • Cooperate with others

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

 

  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

 

  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

 

 

STANDARD 1: The student will read simple paragraphs and texts to determine general meaning, extract specific information, and demonstrate ability to use thinking skills. Upon exiting the high intermediate level, the student will:

 

 

ESL Objectives

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for  ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL  Civics Objectives

 

1.  Interpret a variety of charts, graphs, tables and forms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret a variety of charts, graphs, tables and forms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret a variety of charts, graphs, tables and forms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret a variety of charts, graphs, tables and forms

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.1.3Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in

selecting goods and services

 

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to

purchase goods and services

 

*1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental

agreements

 

 *1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and

home-related insurance

 

1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with

banking services, including writing checks

 

Community Resources

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares


2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

 

Community Resources

2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on

returned mail

2.4.6 Interpret a postal money order form

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational

 listings

 

Health

*3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work,

such as applications for Social Security


*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including

interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and

letters of application

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and

 announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 

4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and

 timekeeping forms

 

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and

procedures, and record information on forms, charts,

checklists, etc.

 

Government and Law

*5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form

 

*5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal

forms and documents

*5.4.1 Interpret income tax forms

 

5.4.3 Interpret tax tables

 

Computation

6.7.1 Interpret data given in a line graph

 

6.7.2 Interpret data given in a bar graph

 

 

 

Computation

6.7.3 Interpret data given in a picture graph


6.7.4 Interpret data given in a circle graph


6.7.5 Compute averages, medians, or modes

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics

 

 

Consumer Economics

Interpret graphs and charts on home ownership (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

Interpret graphs and charts on minority earnings or the average incomes (go to

www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm) or U.S. spending patterns (go to www.writefix.com/graphs)

 

Cultural Awareness

Interpret graphs that illustrate world population or how Americans spend their money (go to www.writefix.com/graphs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Interpret graphs and charts on traffic, traffic deaths, or bicycles (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Interpret pie charts on U.S. food spending or changes in diet in the U.S. (go to www.admc.hct.ac.ae/hd1/english/graphs)

 

Interpret chart on doctor visits in the U.S.A. or heart attacks by age and gender (go to www.writefix.com/graphs)

 

Employment

Interpret graphs and charts on work hours, working women, women’s occupations, or minority professionals (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Interpret graphs and charts on federal entitlements, women in the military, or patriotic attitudes of adolescents (  go to

www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

American School System

Interpret chart on accidents to children on school buses in the U.S. (go to www.schoolbusstopsafety.com/stats.html)

 

 Interpret tables and graphs on female graduates, education attainment, preschool, private school, or college tuition (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

2.  Skim a passage, table, form, graph, or test for main idea, organization, information, and general idea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim a passage, table, form, graph, or test for main idea, organization, information, and general idea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim a passage, table, form, graph, or test for main idea, organization, information, and general idea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim a passage, table, form, graph, or test for main idea, organization, information, and general idea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim a passage, table, form, graph, or test for main idea, organization, information, and general idea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim a passage, table, form, graph, or test for main idea, organization, information, and general idea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim a passage, table, form, graph, or test for main idea, organization, information, and general idea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim a passage, table, form, graph, or test for main idea, organization, information, and general idea

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags

in selecting goods and services


1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about

consumer-related topics

 

1.3.1 Compare different methods used to purchase goods and services

 

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to

purchase goods and services

 

1.3.7 Interpret information or  directions to locate merchandise

*1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting  classified ads, signs, and other information


*1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental  agreements


1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel

housing utilities


1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights

 

1.5.3 Interpret bills

 

1.6.4 Check sales receipts

 

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

Consumer Economics

1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

 

1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks

 

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

 

1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car

 

1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance

 

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

*2.1.4 Interpret telephone billings

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

 

Community Resources

*2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail

 

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

*2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

Health

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

*3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

*3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

 

 

Health

*3.5.1 Interpret nutritional informa­tion on food labels

 

Employment

*4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

 

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and

letters of application

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

*4.7.4 Identify, secure, evaluate, process, and/or store information needed to perform tasks or keep records

 

Government and Law

*5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form

 

*5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates

 

*5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents

 

*5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

 

 

 

 

Computation

6.7.1 Interpret data given in a line graph

 

6.7.2 Interpret data given in a bar graph

 

6.7.3 Interpret data given in a picture graph

 

6.7.4 Interpret data given in a circle graph

 

6.7.5 Compute averages, medians, or modes

 

6.8.1 Interpret statistical information used in news reports and articles

Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

*7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline

 

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

*7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

*7.4.7 Identify or utilize test-taking skills

 

*7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

Skim local ads (e.g., local TV stations, local newspaper, local store flyers) to determine the best deals            

 

American School System      

Research and identify the cost of attending college for one year and the financial assistance available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health           

Skim simple articles to summarize  health problems that Americans face (overweight issues that cause diabetes, heart disease, cancer) and compare these health issues to those in their countries

 

Download and skim health guidelines (e.g., http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/) to discuss in class

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law          

Skim simple articles on American government to obtain general meaning

 

Skim simple articles that describe jury duty in order to summarize the process of jury duty

 

Skim simple articles on the Miranda Rights to summarize what they mean to individuals

 

Skim articles on the American court system for general meaning

 

 

3.  Read simple paragraphs & texts on familiar topics & determine the meaning of new vocabulary using context clues/ decoding skills

 

 

 

*This standard should initially be taught separately from the competencies. Some class instruction time needs to be

spent on teaching word analysis techniques (e.g., phonics, sight word recognition, common and irregularly spelled words, and the use of context, knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and their stems. For practice, students can be given paragraphs and texts that reflect the content of any of the competencies in focus at a given time.

 

 

*Articles and simple stories that can be found at a library, on line, or in class texts can be used to address cultural awareness, the American school system, emergencies and disasters, or government/law issues.

 

4.  Follow specific written directions/instructions to perform an activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow specific written directions/instructions to perform an activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow specific written directions/instructions to perform an activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow specific written directions/instructions to perform an activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow specific written directions/instructions to perform an activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

0.2.2 Complete a personal information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.3.2 Interpret credit applications and recognize how to use and maintain credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

1.7.3 Interpret operating instructions, directions, or labels for consumer products


1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household

appliances and personal possessions

 

1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with

 banking services, including writing checks

1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

Community Resources

*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on

returned mail

 

2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

 

Community Resources

2.4.6 Interpret a postal money order form

 

2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

2.5.7 Interpret permit and license requirements

 

Health

3.1.1 Describe symptoms of illness, including identifying

parts of the body; interpret doctor's directions

*3.2.1 Fill out medical health history forms

 

*3.3.1 Identify and use necessary medications

 

*3.3.2 Interpret medicine labels

 

*3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on

food labels

 

3.5.3 Interpret food storage information

 

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work,

such as applications for Social Security


*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including

 interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and

 letters of application


*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job

opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and

announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market


4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and

timekeeping forms

4.3.3 Identify safe work procedures and common safety equipment, including wearing safe work attire

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and

procedures, and record information on forms, charts,

checklists, etc.

 

Employment

4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond  appropriately to criticism

 

4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices

Government and Law

*5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form


*5.1.3 Interpret a ballot

 

*5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents


5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for

obtaining legal advice

 

5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

 

*5.4.1 Interpret income tax forms

 

 

Emergencies

Summarize instructions found on emergency pamphlets (e.g., earthquake procedures, how to perform basic CPR)

 

Safety

Summarize instructions found on safety pamphlets (e.g., bike safety, pedestrian safety, car seat safety)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Summarize instructions on how to perform various banking procedures (e.g., use an ATM machine (go to www.handsonbanking.org)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Summarize instructions in an employee handbook on how to file a complaint or grievance

 

 

5.  Identify main idea, supporting details and transitions in a paragraph or text and be able to compare information presented in two or three different sources

 

 

 

Identify main idea, supporting details and transitions in a paragraph or text and be able to compare information presented in two or three different sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify main idea, supporting details and transitions in a paragraph or text and be able to compare information presented in two or three different sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify main idea, supporting details and transitions in a paragraph or text and be able to compare information presented in two or three different sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify main idea, supporting details and transitions in a paragraph or text and be able to compare information presented in two or three different sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify main idea, supporting details and transitions in a paragraph or text and be able to compare information presented in two or three different sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in

selecting goods and services

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about

consumer-related topics

 

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

 

1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile

maintenance

 

Community Resources

2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and

vacations

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural

groups, and language groups


2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues


2.7.4 Interpret information about religion


2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and

literature

 

 

 

 

 

Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services

 and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical,

dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

3.5.6 Interpret information and identify agencies that assist with family planning

 

3.5.7 Identify child rearing practices and community resources that assist in developing parenting skills

 

3.5.8 Identify practices that promote mental well-being

 

3.5.9 Identify practices that promote physical well-being

 

Employment

4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

 

Employment

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them

 

4.4.2 Identify appropriate skills and education for keeping a job and getting a promotion

Government and Law

*5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

*5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

*5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

 

5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

Government and Law

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy

 

5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences

 

5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

5.8.1 Interpret economic information and statistics

 

5.8.2 Interpret information on economic issues and trends

 

5.8.3 Interpret information on world economic systems

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component

elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline

 

 

Consumer Economics

Research information on housing trends in the community  and compare articles read

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

Choose a product to research and compare information read

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity (e.g., analyze stories about different cultures and list their similarities and differences, research a culture of interest and, using two to three resources, compare the information presented in each)

 

 

 

Community Resources

Locate and analyze preschool and childcare services in the community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Access healthcare services in the community (e.g., compare different health plans and substantiate reasons for selecting the one that seems best for the student)

 

Analyze various articles on  AIDS and compare information read

 

Analyze various articles on problems and issues related to drugs, alcohol or tobacco and compare information read

 

American School System

Analyze various articles on the American school system (from library sources or on-line sources) and compare the information presented in each article

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Read and interpret various employee handbooks to compare similarities and differences

 

 

 

Employment

Describe methods and procedures for obtaining a job (e.g., research a career of interest and compare information from different sources)

 

Community Resources

Research a social issue (open marriage, gay rights, birth control) and compare points of view of different articles

 

 

 

6.  Make inferences drawing conclusions from authentic materials on familiar topics (e.g., newspaper articles on current events, social letters, public information notices, Web sites)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make inferences drawing conclusions from authentic materials on familiar topics (e.g., newspaper articles on current events, social letters, public information notices, Web sites)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make inferences drawing conclusions from authentic materials on familiar topics (e.g., newspaper articles on current events, social letters, public information notices, Web sites)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make inferences drawing conclusions from authentic materials on familiar topics (e.g., newspaper articles on current events, social letters, public information notices, Web sites)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make inferences drawing conclusions from authentic materials on familiar topics (e.g., newspaper articles on current events, social letters, public information notices, Web sites)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make inferences drawing conclusions from authentic materials on familiar topics (e.g., newspaper articles on current events, social letters, public information notices, Web sites)

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in

selecting goods and services

 

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about

consumer-related topics

 

*1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and

vacations

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural

groups, and language groups


2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues


2.7.4 Interpret information about religion


2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

Health

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

*3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical,

dental, or life insurance

 

*3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

*3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

Health

*3.5.6 Interpret information and identify agencies that assist with family planning

 

*3.5.7 Identify child rearing practices and community resources that assist in developing parenting skills

 

*3.5.8 Identify practices that promote mental well-being

 

*3.5.9 Identify practices that promote physical well-being

 

Employment

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them

 

*4.4.2 Identify appropriate skills and education for keeping a job and getting a promotion

Government and Law

*5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

*5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

 

Government and Law

*5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

 

5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy

 

5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences

 

5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

5.8.1 Interpret economic information and statistics

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

5.8.2 Interpret information on economic issues and trends

 

5.8.3 Interpret information on world economic systems

 

Computation

6.7.1 Interpret data given in a line graph

 

6.7.2 Interpret data given in a bar graph

 

6.7.3 Interpret data given in a picture graph

 

6.7.4 Interpret data given in a circle graph

 

6.7.5 Compute averages, medians, or modes

 

6.8.1 Interpret statistical information used in news reports and articles

 

6.8.2 Interpret statements of probability

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

*7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

Research articles on consumer products or services to determine which product or item would be best to buy (substantiate reasons for the choice)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Locate and analyze preschool and childcare services in the community (e.g., analyze different childcare and preschool printed materials rank the advantages and disadvantages of each service)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Analyze various articles on current health issues Americans face and determine the  author’s inferences, drawing conclusions about the articles read

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Analyze and compare printed materials on similar training schools in the community to determine which  school would be the best to attend (substantiate reasons for the choice)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Analyze newspaper articles about a current event to determine the author’s inferences and be able to draw conclusions from the articles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL High Intermediate – Listening/Speaking

 

 

NRS Level 5

CASAS Level B

CASAS Scale Score Range

211 - 220

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual participates in conversation in familiar social situations. Communicates basic needs with some help and clarification. Understands learned phrases and new phrases containing familiar vocabulary. Attempts to use new language but may be hesitant and rely on descriptions and concrete terms. May have inconsistent control of more complex grammar.

 

CASAS Tests

 

Employability Competency System Forms 63, 64, 65, 66

 

Life Skills Listening Forms 53, 54, 55, 56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related EFF Standards to all Listening/Speaking Content Standards:

  • Speak so others can understand
  • Listen actively
  • Observe critically
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Guide others
  • Cooperate with others
  • Solve problems and make decisions
  • Plan
  • Advocate and influence
  • Resolve conflict and negotiate
  • Reflect and evaluate

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community
  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group
  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

STANDARD 2: The student will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively communicate in various settings. Upon exiting the high intermediate level, the student will:

 

 

ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for  ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1.  Communicate in social and work settings, engaging in conversations that involve sharing and requesting information and expressing needs, feelings and ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate in social and work settings, engaging in conversations that involve sharing and requesting information and expressing needs, feelings and ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate in social and work settings, engaging in conversations that involve sharing and requesting information and expressing needs, feelings and ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate in social and work settings, engaging in conversations that involve sharing and requesting information and expressing needs, feelings and ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate in social and work settings, engaging in conversations that involve sharing and requesting information and expressing needs, feelings and ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs, command, agree or disagree)

 

*0.1.3 Identify or use appropriate language to influence or persuade (e.g., to caution, request, advise, persuade, negotiate)


*0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations (e.g., to greet, introduce, thank, apologize, compliment, express pleasure or regret)

 

*0.1.6 Clarify or request clarification

 

*0.2.1 Respond appropriately to common personal information questions

 

*0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources:

*2.1.7 Take and interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, and interpret recorded messages


*2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal and business calls

 

*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

*2.6.4 Interpret /order from restaurant / fast food menus

 

Health

*3.1.1 Describe symptoms of illness, including identifying parts of the body; interpret doctor's directions

 

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

3.2.4 Ask for clarification about medical bills

 

Employment

*4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

 

 

Employment

4.3.4 Report unsafe working conditions and work- related accidents, injuries, and damages

4.4.1 Identify appropriate behavior, attire, attitudes, and social interaction, and other factors that affect job retention and advancement

 

*4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

*4.6.4 Report progress on activities, status of assigned tasks, and problems and other situations affecting job completion


*4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

4.8.1 Demonstrate ability to work cooperative­ly with others as a member of a team, contributing to team efforts, maximizing the strengths of team members, promoting effective group interaction, and taking personal responsibility for accomplishing goals

 

 

 

Employment
4.8.2 Identify ways to learn from others and to help others learn job-related concepts and skills


4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients

 

4.8.4 Demonstrate initiative and resourceful­ness in meeting the needs and solving the problems of customers


4.8.5 Demonstrate leadership skills, including effectively communicating ideas or positions, motivating and respecting others, and responsibly challenging existing policies


4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving differences, including presenting facts and arguments, recognizing differing points of view, offering options, and making compromises

 

Government and Law

5.1.6 Communicate one's opinions on a current issue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships


7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas


7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity

Examples: Converse with

classmates on different topics

related to their cultural

backgrounds, traditions,

daily routines / habits, and

experiences living in America

 

Interview teachers and friends

about their opinions on the

importance of maintaining

one’s cultural traditions in

the U.S.

 

Plan a cultural event that

demonstrates ways of

celebrating one’s cultural

traditions

 

Summarize similarities and

differences of the average

American (American averages:

lives in a house, works eight

 hours a day, eats cereal for

breakfast, drinks coffee every

morning, drives to work, have

computers, have a cat or a dog)

 

Compare pet ownership

practices in the U.S. to one’s

country

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Access various community

services (e.g., banks,

child care facilities, schools,

clinics) to gather information

and present finding to the class

 

Demonstrate clear and

appropriate conversation skills

when interacting with the

community (e.g.,  role-play

discussing a problem

with a landlord)

 

 

 

 

Health

Access health care agencies in

the community to get

information on who they serve,

what services they offer, and

how much for their services

 

Summarize personal health

beliefs and practices

 

Role-play clarifying

treatment instructions and

procedures (e.g., ask for an

interpreter)

 

Employment

Demonstrate appropriate

social skills on the job (e.g.,

role-play appropriate and

inappropriate topics to talk

about with co-workers)

 

Describe a career long term

goal

 

Employment

Demonstrate clear

communication skills on the

job (e.g., give oral instructions

 on how to perform a simple

activity, such as putting

someone on hold on the

telephone, making a copy, or

faxing a document)

 

 

 

Emergencies/Disasters

Discuss in a group a possible

disaster that could occur in

the student’s town (e.g., flood,

fire, snow storm) and list ten

precautions the group agrees

that should be taken

 

 

Safety

Select  ten items that every

home should have to prevent

accidents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Become actively involved in

the community (e.g., discuss

 ways to prevent crimes in the

community)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Conduct simple informational and business transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct simple informational and business transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct simple informational and business transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct simple informational and business transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct simple informational and business transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conducts simple informational and business transactions

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use

appropriate language for

 informational purposes (e.g.,

 to identify, describe, ask for

information, state needs,

command, agree or disagree,

ask permission)

 

*0.1.3 Identify or use

appropriate language to

influence or

persuade (e.g., to caution,

request, advise, persuade,

negotiate)

*0.1.6 Clarify or request

clarification

 

Consumer Economics

*1.3.3 Identify or use various

 methods to purchase goods

and services, and make

 returns and exchanges

 

*1.4.2 Select appropriate

housing by interpreting

classified ads, signs, and

other information

 

*1.8.1 Demonstrate the use

of savings and checking

accounts including using an

 ATM

 

*1.8.2 Interpret the

procedures and forms

associated with  banking

services, including writing

 checks

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.9.5 Interpret information

 related to the selection and

purchase of a car


*1.9.6 Interpret information

related to automobile

maintenance

*1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

 

Community Resources

*2.1.7 Take and interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, and interpret recorded messages


*2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal and business calls

 

*2.5.1 Locate and utilize services or agencies that provide emergency help

 

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

 

Health

*3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments



Health

*3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance


3.2.4 Ask for clarification about medical bills

 

3.5.6 Interpret information and identify agencies that assist with family planning

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

*4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

 

4.3.4 Report unsafe working conditions and work- related accidents, injuries, and damages

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.4.1 Identify appropriate behavior, attire, attitudes, and social interaction, and other factors that affect job retention and advancement

4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

*4.6.4 Report progress on activities, status of assigned tasks, and problems and other situations affecting job completion

 

*4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients

4.8.4 Demonstrate initiative and resourceful­ness in meeting the needs and solving the problems of customers

 

4.8.5 Demonstrate leadership skills, including effectively communicating ideas or positions, motivating and respecting others, and responsibly challenging existing policies



Employment

4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving differences, including presenting facts and arguments, recognizing differing points of view, offering options, and making compromises

Government and Law

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions


5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups


5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information


7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.7 Identify factors involved in making decisions, including considering goals, constraints, and consequences, and weighing alternatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

Demonstrate ways to be an

informed consumer (e.g., 

role-play returning a damaged

product to a store)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Access community services

(e.g., role-play various

scenarios that involve

 interacting with a service

provider, such as a bank teller,

 mechanic, store salesperson,

 restaurant server, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Access healthcare services in

 the community e.g., role-play

 phoning a doctor’s office or

 health clinic to obtain

 information or request their

 services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Become actively involved in

the community (e.g., describe

community problems

 and recommend solutions,

rank civic duties and

responsibilities)

 

 

 

 

3.  Follow oral directions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow oral directions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.3.7 Interpret information

or directions to locate

merchandise

 

*1.7.5 Interpret information

 to obtain repairs

 

Community Resources

*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow,

 or clarify directions

 

*2.4.5 Interpret procedures

for tracing a lost letter or

parcel

 

Employment

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for

 applying for a job, including

interpreting and completing

job applications, résumés, and

 letters of application

 

*4.1.5 Identify procedures

 involved in interviewing for

 a job, such as arranging for

 an interview, acting and

dressing appropriately, and

 selecting appropriate

questions and responses

 

 

 

Employment

*4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give,

 or provide feedback to

instructions; give and

respond appropriately to

criticism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Ask for and give directions to

various local community

services

 

 

 

4.  Formulate and ask questions and be able to synthesize the information received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formulate and ask questions and be able to synthesize the information received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formulate and ask questions and be able to synthesize the information received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formulate and ask questions and be able to synthesize the information received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formulate and ask questions and be able to synthesize the information received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use

appropriate language for

informational purposes (e.g.,

 to identify, describe, ask for

 information, state needs,

command, agree or disagree,

ask permission)

 

*0.1.6 Clarify or request clarification

 

Consumer Economics

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

 

1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car

1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.1.7 Take and interpret telephone messages, leave messages on answering machines, and interpret recorded messages


*2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal and business calls

 

*2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

*2.5.2 Identify how and when to obtain social and governmental services (e.g., low-income housing, Social Security, Medicare), and how to interact with service providers


*2.5.3 Locate medical and health facilities in the community

 

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

*2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

*2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations



 

Community Resources

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

*3.1.1 Describe symptoms of illness, including identifying parts of the body; interpret doctor's directions

 

3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

*3.3.1 Identify and use necessary medications

 

*3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market


*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them


*4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment

 

Employment

*4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

 4.3.3 Identify safe work procedures and common safety equipment, including wearing safe work attire

4.4.5 Identify job training needs and set learning goals

4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients

 

Government and Law

5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

5.3.5 Interpret information about traffic tickets


*5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

 

*5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

 

5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information


7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas


7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary


7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

7.5.6 Identify or use strategies for communi­cating more successfully

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity (e.g.,

interview classmates to learn

about their cultural

background)

 

American School System

Access schools in the

community (e.g., phone to ask

 informational questions about

a college or school for a child

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Access community services

Examples:

Phone to ask for specific

information such as store

hours, banking hours, location

of a business, how to get a

 loan)

 

Phone a realtor to get

information on first-time

buying a house

 

Phone to get specific

information on a potential

apartment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Access healthcare services in

the community (e.g., phone a

 medical hotline for

information on a health-related

topic)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Demonstrate effective

communication skills when

applying for a job (e.g.,

brainstorm questions to ask at

an interview and possible

responses to questions asked by

 an employer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Access local government

agencies (e.g., phone

 requesting specific

 information)

 

 

5.  Recommend, persuade, justify, describe, recount, explain, and negotiate both in social and work situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommend, persuade, justify, describe, recount, explain, and negotiate both in social and work situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommend, persuade, justify, describe, recount, explain, and negotiate both in social and work situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use

appropriate language for

informational purposes (e.g.,

to identify, describe, ask for

information, state needs,

command, agree or disagree,

ask permission)


*0.1.3 Identify or use

appropriate language to

influence or persuade (e.g., to

caution, request, advise,

persuade, negotiate)

 

*0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

Community Resources

*2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal and business calls

 

 

 

 

 

Health

*3.1.1 Describe symptoms of illness, including identifying parts of the body; interpret doctor's directions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

 

*4.6.4 Report progress on activities, status of assigned tasks, and problems and other situations affecting job completion


*4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

4.8.1 Demonstrate ability to work cooperative­ly with others as a member of a team, contributing to team efforts, maximizing the strengths of team members, promoting effective group interaction, and taking personal responsibility for accomplishing goals

4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients



 

 

 

 

Employment

4.8.4 Demonstrate initiative and resourceful­ness in meeting the needs and solving the problems of customers


4.8.5 Demonstrate leadership skills, including effectively communicating ideas or positions, motivating and respecting others, and responsibly challenging existing policies

 

4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving differences, including presenting facts and arguments, recognizing differing points of view, offering options, and making compromises

 

Learning to Learn

7.3.3 Evaluate the outcome of an implemented solution and suggest modifications to the solution as needed


7.3.4 Utilize problem solving strategies, such as breaking down the problem into component parts and generating alternative or creative solutions

 

7.5.6 Identify or use strategies for communi­cating more successfully

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity (e.g.,

present a descriptive report to

the class on country of origin

and persuade classmates to

visit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Describe and compare

community resources in the

community (e.g., recommend

a specific store, bank or

service to a classmate, justify

why one should shop

regularly at a specific store)

 

Health

Access and advocate for

healthcare services (e.g.,

explain your medical needs,

 such as a need for an

 interpreter),  and negotiate for

 a payment plan for services

rendered

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Recommend ideas as one of

many ways to retain and

advance in a job (e.g.,

role-play a recommendation to

your employer about an

innovative idea that you have

to improve the company

 

 

 

6.  Appropriately use and respond to idiomatic expressions and slang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appropriately use and respond to idiomatic expressions and slang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social

situations (e.g., to greet, introduce, thank, apologize,

compliment, express pleasure or regret)

 

*0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

Community Resources

*2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal and business calls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.8.7 Identify and use effective approaches to working within a multicultural workforce, including respecting cultural diversity, avoiding stereotypes, and recognizing concerns of members of other ethnic and

gender groups

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.5.3 Identify or use strategies to cope with negative feedback

 

7.5.6 Identify or use strategies for communi­cating more successfully

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity (e.g.,

describe and compare idiomatic

expressions and slang words in

one’s country to those of a

classmate’s country)

 

Explain when it is appropriate

 to use idiomatic expressions

and slang words and when it is

not

 

Explain common idioms and

expressions used in various

 businesses (e.g., restaurant –

doggy bag, wine and dine,

going dutch; bank – I.O.U.,

 bank holiday, rubber check)

 

Health

Distinguish the different

meanings of health idioms and

expressions (e.g., cough up, a

 bitter pill to swallow, a shiner,

a shot in the arm, under the

weather, break a leg, sick and

tired of…)

 

Employment

Explain common idioms and

Expressions that might be used

 in the workplace (e.g., to be

called on the carpet, right-hand

 man, business is business,

 office politics

 

American School System

Explain common school idioms

 and expressions (e.g., play

 hooky, teacher’s pet, tardy)

 

 

Disasters and Emergencies

Explain common idioms and

expressions for disasters (e.g.,

acts of God, better safe than

sorry, calm before the storm,

disaster relief)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESL High Intermediate – Writing

 

NRS Level 5

CASAS Level B

CASAS Scale Score Range

226 - 242

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Individual can write simple paragraphs with main idea and supporting details on familiar topics (e.g., daily activities, personal issues) by recombining learned vocabulary and structures. Can self-and-peer-edit for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

 

CASAS Tests

 

Functional Writing Assessment Forms:

410-411 (form task)

 

460-463 (picture task)

 

464-466 (workplace picture task)

 

450 (letter task)

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

  • Convey ideas in writing
  • Plan
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Reflect and evaluate
  • Use information and communications technology

 

EFF Citizenship/Community Member Role Map:

  • Become and stay informed: find and use information to identify and solve problems and contribute to the community

 

  • Form and express opinions and ideas: develop a personal voice and use it individually and as a group

 

  • Work together: interact with other people to get things done toward a common purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 3: The student will carry out simple written communications involving short paragraphs such as notes and messages. Upon exiting the high intermediate level, the student will:

 

 

 

 

 ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context for  ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1.  Write simple notes and messages based on familiar situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.3 Interpret or write a

personal note, invitation, or

 letter

 

Community Resources

2.1.7 Take and interpret

 telephone messages, leave

messages on answering

machines, and interpret

recorded messages

 

2.4.1 Address letters and

envelopes

 

Employment

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-

related correspondence,

including notes, memos, letters,

and e-mail

 

4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.2 Take notes or write a

summary or an outline

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity

(e.g., write a simple invitation

 to a classmate inviting them to

 a traditional party or event)

 

American School System

Involve parents in their child

(children’s) education (e.g.,

write a note to your child’s

teacher explaining why your

 child was absent from school)

 

 

 

Employment

Identify and analyze the

knowledge and skills needed to

 obtain and retain a job

(e.g., write a phone message at

 work)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Fill out forms requiring basic information

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal

 information form

 

Health

3.2.1 Fill out medical health

 history forms

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental

forms related to seeking

work, such as applications for

Social Security

 

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs,

charts, diagrams, forms, and

procedures, and record

 information on forms, charts,

checklists, etc.

 

 

Community Resources

Identify, access, and complete

forms for various purposes

(e.g., driver’s license, bank

forms, doctor’s new patient

forms, hospital’s admittance

forms)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Handle jobs or job training involving some simple written communication (e.g., completes short work orders, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handle jobs or job training involving some simple written communication (e.g., completes short work orders, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.3.4 Report unsafe working

conditions and work- related

accidents, injuries, and

damages

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related

signs, charts, diagrams, forms,

 and procedures, and record

information on forms, charts,

checklists, etc.

 

4.5.5 Demonstrate basic

computer skills and use of

common software programs,

including reading or

interpreting computer-

generated printouts

 

 

 

Employment

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-

related correspondence,

including notes, memos, letters,

 and e-mail

 

4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

4.7.4 Identify, secure, evaluate,

process, and/or store

 information needed to perform

tasks or keep records

 

 

Employment

Identify and analyze the

knowledge and skills needed

to obtain and retain a job

 

4.  Write simple letters of request/complaint

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write simple letters of request/complaint

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use

 appropriate language (includes

 writing)for informational

purposes (e.g., to identify,

describe, ask for information,

state needs, command, agree

or disagree, ask permission)

 

0.1.3 Identify or use appropriate

 language (includes writing)to

 influence or persuade (e.g., to

caution, request, advise,

persuade, negotiate)

 

Health

3.2.4 Ask for clarification about

 medical bills (includes writing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.1.2 Follow procedures for

applying for a job, including

interpreting and completing job

 applications, résumés, and

 letters of application

 

4.6.2 Interpret and write work-

related correspondence,

 including notes, memos, letters,

 and e-mail

 

4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation

skills in resolving differences,

including presenting facts and

arguments, recognizing

differing points of view,

offering options, and making

compromises

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase

pertinent information

 

 

American School System

Involve parents in their child’s

(children’s) education (e.g.,

write a letter of request for a

conference with your child’s

teacher

 

Consumer Economics

Demonstrate the knowledge

and skills necessary to be an

informed consumer (e.g., write

a letter of complaint to the

manager of a store about a

dissatisfied product)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Demonstrate skills necessary

to obtain a job (e.g., write a

letter of request for

information from a job source)

 

 

 

5.  Draft, organize, write and edit a short paragraph using a topic sentence, supporting details, and transitions

 

 

 

 

This standard can be met using

most any competency being

covered at any given time. The

instructor needs to take some

time teaching the basic

mechanics of paragraph writing

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity

(e.g., write a short paragraph

on one’s culture)

 

Employment

Identify the components of

long term career goals (e.g.,

write a short paragraph

describing one’s goal job

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Intermediate – Supporting Grammar

 

NRS Level 5

CASAS Level B

CASAS Scale Score Range

211 - 220

 

 

 

CASAS Tests

 

*Currently there are no CASAS assessments that assess grammar

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Speak so others can understand

 

  • Convey ideas in writing

 

 

STANDARD 4: The student will gain control for the high intermediate level structures/patterns to include the following:

 

 

ESL Indicators

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context

 

§         Present Perfect (contrast to other tenses and using “for, since, already, yet”)

 

§         Past continuous (in contrast to simple past)

 

§         Modals (e.g., ought to, had better, would rather)

 

§         Tag questions

 

§         Conditionals (e.g., present real, present unreal and past unreal)

 

§         Simple adverbial clauses (e.g., before/after, if/then, because/since)

 

§         Passive voice

 

§         Reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, yourself, herself)

 

§         Common phrasal verbs and idioms (e.g., get___, take___, etc.)

 

§         Commonly confused verbs (e.g., do/make, say/tell, bring/take, learn/teach, go/come, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As there are currently no CASAS tests that

assess grammar, it is strongly recommended

that instructors and tutors integrate these

grammar points into whatever competency

they are using in the other standards for

reading, speaking/listening, and writing.

 

 

ESL LOW ADVANCED READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, CIVICS, WRITING, AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR

 

 

ESL Low Advanced – Reading:

 

NRS Level 6

CASAS Level C

CASAS Scale Score Range

221 – 235

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Learners at this level can read and interpret simplified and some non-simplified materials on familiar topics. Learners can interpret simple charts, graphs and labels, as well as interpret a payroll stub. They can complete a simple order form, fill out medical information forms, and job applications. They can handle jobs and job training that involve following simple written instructions and multi-step diagrams and can read a simple employee handbook.

 

Note: Learners at the upper end of this score range are able to begin GED preparation.

 

CASAS Tests:

 

ECS:

15, 16, 116

 

Life/Work:

85- 86 (general life/work)

185-186 (employment prep)

 

Workforce Learning System:

215, 216

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Read with understanding
  • Observe critically
  • Solve problems and make decisions
  • Cooperate with others
  • Resolve conflict and negotiate
  • Guide others
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Reflect and evaluate
  • Learn through research
  • Use information and communications technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 1: The student  will read authentic and fictional texts, demonstrating lower advanced-level skills (e.g., finding the main idea and supporting details, inferring, summarizing, identifying the author, audience and purpose, separating fact from opinion, and skimming/scanning for overall and specific information). Upon exiting the low advanced level, the student will:

 

 

 ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context For ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

 

 

1.  Make inferences from charts, tables, and a short series of paragraphs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make inferences from charts, tables, and a short series of paragraphs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make inferences from charts, tables, and a short series of paragraphs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret recipes

 

1.1.3 Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.1.5 Interpret temperatures

 

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

*1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.5.3 Interpret bills

 

1.6.1 Interpret food packaging labels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.1.3 Interpret information about time zones

 

*2.1.4 Interpret telephone billings

 

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

*2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

2.4.2 Interpret postal rates and types of mailing services

 

*2.5.4 Read, interpret, and follow directions found on public signs and building directories

 

2.6.2 Locate information in TV, movie, and other recreational listings

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

3.2.2 Interpret immunization requirements

 

3.4.1 Interpret product label directions and safety warnings

 

 

 

 

 

Health

3.5.1 Interpret nutritional and related informa­tion listed on food labels

 

 

Employment

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms


*4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements


*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

Government and Law

*5.1.3 Interpret a ballot

 

5.4.3 Interpret tax tables

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

7.4.8 Interpret visual representations, such as symbols, blueprints, flowcharts, and schematics

 

Consumer Economics

Interpret graphs and charts on minority earnings or the average incomes (go to

www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm) or U.S. spending patterns (go to www.writefix.com/graphs)

 

Cultural Awareness

Interpret information on

tables, charts and graphs

that relate to immigrant

information in the U.S.

(e.g., www.econ.ucla.edu/

hotz/working_papers/

Hispanics.pdf , pps. 47-78)

 

American School System

Interpret chart on accidents to children on school buses in the U.S. (go to www.schoolbusstopsafety.com/stats.html)

 

 Interpret tables and graphs on female graduates, education attainment, preschool, private school, or college tuition (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Interpret graphs and charts on traffic, traffic deaths, or bicycles (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

Interpret graphs and charts on home ownership (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Interpret pie charts on U.S. food spending or changes in diet in the U.S. (go to www.admc.hct.ac.ae/hd1/english/graphs)

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Interpret chart on doctor visits in the U.S.A. or heart attacks by age and gender (go to www.writefix.com/graphs)

 

Employment

Interpret graphs and charts on work hours, working women, women’s occupations, or minority professionals (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Interpret graphs and charts on federal entitlements, women in the military, or patriotic attitudes of adolescents (  go to

www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

2.  Skim/scan  increasingly complex passages, forms, or tests to determine the organization and general ideas or find particular details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim/scan increasingly complex passages, forms, or tests to determine the organization and general ideas or find particular details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim/scan increasingly complex passages, forms, or tests to determine the organization and general ideas or find particular details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim/scan increasingly complex passages, forms, or tests to determine the organization and general ideas or find particular details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim/scan increasingly complex passages, forms, or tests to determine the organization and general ideas or find particular details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skim/scan increasingly complex passages, forms, or tests to determine the organization and general ideas or find particular details

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

*1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

*1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements

 

*1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel housing utilities

 

*1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights

 

1.5.3 Interpret bills

 

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

1.8.2 Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including writing checks

 

1.8.3 Interpret interest or interest-earning savings plans

 

*1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

*1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

 

Community Resources

*2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

*2.1.4 Interpret telephone billings

*2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

2.4.2 Interpret postal rates and types of mailing services

 

2.4.3 Interpret postal service forms and instructions on returned mail

 

*2.5.6 Use library services

 

*2.5.7 Interpret permit and license requirements

 

*2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

 

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

 

Community Resources

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

2.7.6 Interpret materials related to the arts, such as fine art, music, drama, and film

 

Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

3.2.4 Ask for clarification about medical bills

 

3.5.7 Identify child rearing practices and community resources that assist in developing parenting skills

 

Employment

*4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

 

*4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them

 

*4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment

 

*4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage deductions, benefits, and timekeeping forms

 

*4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations

 

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements

 

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.3.3 Identify safe work procedures and common safety equipment, including wearing safe work attire

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

*4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

Government and Law

*5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates

 

5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups

 

*5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

*5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

*5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

 

Consumer Economics               Compare different banks by skimming pamphlets for overall advantages and disadvantages of each

 

Compare different banks by scanning pamphlets for specific information on what each bank offers (e.g., free checking, on-line banking, other services)

 

Scan for information in consumer reports on various products

 

American School System       Skim for general  information in simple articles on the American school system and compare to other country’s school systems

 

Scan  for specific information in simple articles to compare the American school system to other country’s school systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources            Scan the Government section of the phone book to look for specific government office numbers

 

Disasters and Emergencies    Skim for information in simple articles on current disasters happening in the world

 

Scan  for information in simple articles on current disasters happening in the world (e.g., number of known fatalities, what is being done to offer relief)

 

Cultural Awareness               Scan simple articles that discuss health problems that Americans face (overweight issues that cause diabetes, heart disease, cancer) and compare these health issues to those in their countries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health                               Download health guidelines (e.g.,http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/) to scan for pertinent information to discuss in class

 

Skim simple articles to summarize  health problems that Americans face (overweight issues that cause diabetes, heart disease, cancer) and compare these health issues to those in their countries

 

 

 

 

Employment                            Scan  local ads for specific information employment opportunities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law            Scan simple articles to find out specific information (e.g., what are the three branches of government, what is the highest court in a state, how old must you be to vote, how laws are made)

 

Skim simple articles on American government to obtain general meaning

 

Skim simple articles that describe jury duty in order to summarize the process of jury duty

 

 

Skim simple articles on the Miranda Rights to summarize what they mean to individuals

 

Scan simple articles that describe jury duty to extract specific information (e.g. what are the five steps to a jury trial, how many are usually on a jury)

 

Scan simple articles on the Miranda Rights for specific information (e.g., what are your rights)

 

Scan articles on different types of courts for definitions of each (e.g., juvenile, traffic, family, county, small claims, supreme)

 

 

 

3.  Identify main ideas and supporting details from familiar texts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify main ideas and supporting details from familiar texts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify main ideas and supporting details from familiar texts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify main ideas and supporting details from familiar texts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify main ideas and supporting details from familiar texts

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

 

1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

*1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups


2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

2.7.6 Interpret materials related to the arts, such as fine art, music, drama, and film

 

Health

3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them

*4.4.2 Identify appropriate skills and education for keeping a job and getting a promotion

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

Government and Law

*5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

*5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

*5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

 

 

Government and Law

5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice

 

5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

 

*5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

 

5.3.7 Identify common infractions and crimes, and legal consequences

 

*5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

*7.3.1 Identify a problem and its possible causes

 

*7.3.4 Utilize problem solving strategies, such as breaking down the problem into component parts and generating alternative or creative solutions

 

7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline

 

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.7 Identify or utilize test-taking skills

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity (e.g.,

read and interpret various

stories on various cultures

and summarize the main

ideas and supporting details)

 

 

American School System

Read and interpret various

articles on American schools

and summarize the main

ideas and supporting details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Read and interpret various

stories on various health issues

and summarize the main

ideas and supporting details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Read and interpret various

articles (e.g., newspaper,

magazine)on the American

government  and summarize the main

ideas and supporting details

 

 

 

4.  Identify the author, audience, and purpose of a reading passage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify the author, audience, and purpose of a reading passage

 

 

Community Resources

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

 

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

 

 

Community Resources

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

2.7.6 Interpret materials related to the arts, such as fine art, music, drama, and film

 

Government and Law

*5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

*5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy

 

5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences

 

5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

5.8.2 Interpret information on economic issues and trends

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Read and interpret stories on

the American culture to

identify author, audience,

and purpose

 

 

 

 

Read and interpret stories on

the world cultures to

identify author, audience,

and purpose

 

Health

Read and interpret stories on

current health issues to

identify author, audience,

and purpose

 

American School System

Read and interpret articles and

stories  on the American school

system  to identify author,

audience,

and purpose

 

Government and Law

Read and interpret articles and

stories  on the American

 government system  to identify

 author, audience, and purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Differentiate fact from opinion in written materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

Government and Law

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

*7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

 

Community Resources                                Read ads for homes for sale – list the facts and opinions in the ads

 

Government and Law           Read simplified summaries of candidates’ campaign speeches to analyze the contents for facts and opinions

Read simple articles on various current issues to determine the facts from the opinions

 

Consumer Economics         Read and discuss pamphlets on various banks to determine the facts from opinions when trying to choose a bank

Read ads for services and products – list the facts and. opinions in the ads

 

Watch TV advertisements – point out the opinions vs. the facts

 

Cultural Awareness                  Read stories of immigrants’ experiences in the U.S. to determine the facts and the opinions in the stories

 

Interview classmates followed by sharing with the class what they’ve learned about one another distinguishing facts from opinions

 

7.  Interpret and summarize authentic materials( e.g., prose fiction, newspaper articles, procedures manuals, Web sites) on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and summarize authentic materials( e.g., prose fiction, newspaper articles, procedures manuals, Web sites) on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and summarize authentic materials( e.g., prose fiction, newspaper articles, procedures manuals, Web sites) on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and summarize authentic materials( e.g., prose fiction, newspaper articles, procedures manuals, Web sites) on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and summarize authentic materials( e.g., prose fiction, newspaper articles, procedures manuals, Web sites) on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and summarize authentic materials( e.g., prose fiction, newspaper articles, procedures manuals, Web sites) on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

*1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays

2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups

 

2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

Health

3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

Employment

*4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

 

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market

 

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

 

Employment

*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc.

 

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

*4.5.5 Demonstrate basic computer skills and use of common software programs, including reading or interpreting computer-generated printouts

*4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices

 

Government and Law

*5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

*5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

Government and Law

*5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

*5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents

 

5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice

 

*5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

 

5.3.4 Interpret laws affecting door-to-door sales

 

5.5.4 Interpret information about executive activities

 

5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities

 

5.5.6 Interpret information about law enforce­ment activities

 

5.5.7 Interpret information about local policy- making groups

 

5.5.8 Identify local, state and federal government leaders

 

 

Government and Law

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

 

5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Interpret and discuss articles

on different cultures (e.g.,

www.news.surfwax.com/

cultures)

 

Interpret and discuss articles

On the Native American culture

 (e.g., www.ewebtribe.com/

NACulture)

 

Interpret and discuss articles on

 global awareness

 (e.g., www.culturesontheedge.

com/learn/articles)

 

Interpret and discuss articles

about myths and realities about

the  American culture

(e.g., www.instudy.com/

articles/usamyth.htm)

 

Interpret and discuss articles on

 American pop culture (e.g.,

www.americanpopularculture.

com)

 

Emergencies and Disasters

Interpret and discuss current

issues on disasters around the

world

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Interpret and discuss current

health issues (e.g., newspaper

articles, magazine articles)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Interpret and discuss issues on

 world government and U.S.

politics (e.g. www.un.org/

Pubs/chronicle, www.truth-and

-justice.info/issues.html

Low Advanced – Listening/Speaking

 

NRS Level 6

CASAS Level C

CASAS Scale Score Range

221 - 235

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

At this level the learner can satisfy most survival needs and social demands. The learner also has some ability to understand and communicate on the telephone on familiar topics. The learner can also participate in conversations on a variety of topics.

 

CASAS Tests

 

Employability Competency System Forms  65, 66

 

Workforce Learning Systems Forms 65, 66

 

 

 

 

 

Related EFF Standards to all Listening/Speaking Content Standards:

  • Speak so others can understand
  • Listen actively
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Guide others
  • Cooperate with others
  • Solve problems and make decisions
  • Plan
  • Advocate and influence
  • Resolve conflict and negotiate
  • Reflect and evaluate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 2: The student will interpret and respond to formal, informal, social and business conversations for a variety of purposes and audiences. Upon exiting the low advanced level, the student will:

 

 

ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS

Competencies That Provide

Context For ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

 

1.  Recognize/respond to social conversations in familiar contexts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognize/respond to social conversations in familiar contexts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recognize/respond to social conversations in familiar contexts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

0.1.2 Identify or use

 appropriate language for

informational purposes (e.g.,

 to identify, describe, ask for

 information, state needs,

 command, agree or disagree,

ask permission)

 

0.1.3 Identify or use

 appropriate language to

 influence or persuade (e.g., to

 caution, request, advise,

 persuade, negotiate)

 

*0.1.4 Identify or use

 appropriate language in

general social  situations (e.g.,

 to greet, introduce, thank,

apologize, compliment,

express pleasure or regret)

 

*0.1.6 Clarify or request clarification

 

0.2.1 Respond appropriately to
common personal information
questions

 

0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

Community Resources

*2.1.8 Use the telephone to

make and receive routine

personal and business calls

 

 

Community Resources

2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or

clarify directions

 

2.3.1 Interpret clock time

 

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

*2.6.1 Interpret information

 about recreational and

entertainment facilities and

activities

 

*2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

2.7.1 Interpret information about the holidays

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity (e.g.,

interview a classmate about his

or her interests, experiences,

and preferences and

summarizes the responses

 paying attention to grammar,

 word choice, pace, and

gesture)

 

Listen to a guest speaker

(e.g., someone from another

 culture , a native American)

 and summarizes main ideas

 and supporting details from

oral discourse

 

American School System

Listen to and ask questions

of  a guest speaker

(e.g., school counselor,

University representative)

and summarize main ideas

and supporting details from oral discourse

 

Attend a PTA meeting and

orally present a summary of

the meeting’s agenda

 

Health

Summarize medical condition

 and treatment options

 (e.g., through videos or oral

descriptions by a guest

speaker health provider)

 

Orally communicate questions

 and concerns to healthcare

providers and understand

their responses or request

clarification

 

Role-play appealing decisions

relating to payment-for-care

(e.g., by telephone)

 

Request interpretation

assistance for health care

settings if needed

 

Consumer Economics

Role-play a conversation with

a landlord to negotiate the

terms and conditions of a lease

 (e.g., rent, move-in date, pets,

 lease term)

 

Listen to case studies regarding

problems with lease violations

and provide  solutions (e.g.,

tenant moved out too early

and has to forfeit his/her

security deposit)

 

Prepare and ask two questions

to ask a Consumer Protection

Agency speaker

 

Employment

Prepare and ask questions of a

 local lawyer who practices

employment law

 

Brainstorm solutions to an

employer/employee conflict

 after viewing relevant case

studies on video

 

 

 

Government and Law

Present an oral report as a

follow-up field trip[ to a local

government office (e.g., City

Mayor/Council or state capitol

building

 

Attend a town meeting held

by local and state leaders or

candidates and present orally

the views expressed by the

 speakers

 

 

2.  Respond to detailed, specific spoken instructions (e.g., related to operating machines, employment directives, or academic assignments)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respond to detailed, specific spoken instructions (e.g., related to operating machines, employment directives, or academic assignments)

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

*1.3.7 Interpret information or

 directions to locate

merchandise

 

Community Resources

2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

*Health

*3.1.1 Describe symptoms of

 illness, including identifying

parts of the body; interpret

 doctor's directions

 

Employment

*4.1.5 Identify procedures

 involved in interviewing for a

job, such as arranging for an

 interview, acting and

 dressing appropriately, and

selecting appropriate

questions and responses

 

 

Employment

4.4.1 Identify appropriate

behavior, attire, attitudes, and

social interaction, and other

 factors that affect job

retention and advancement

 

*4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or

 provide feedback to

instructions; give and respond

 appropriately to criticism

 

4.8.3 Demonstrate effective

communication skills in

working with customers and

clients

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Draw a flag from listening to

a classmate who gives

 instructions on how to

 draw their flag

 

Listen to oral instructions and

write out a recipe given by a

classmate (e.g., their favorite

traditional food)

 

 

Health

Follow CPR instructions from

 a CPR trainer guest speaker

 

Role-play clarifying

instructions on a prescription

drug label with a pharmacist

 

Phone a health clinic or low

cost health agency and

advocate for self or family

member to obtain appropriate,

affordable health care

 

 

 

Employment

Fix a paper jam in a copy

 machine

 

Send a Fax

 

American School System

Follow oral instructions given

by the teacher on an project

assignment

 

Attend a parent/teacher

conference and report back

to class what transpired

 

 

 

3.  Interpret and process information given orally (e.g., speaker in class, movies, documentaries, employer, co-workers, customers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret and process information given orally (e.g., speaker in class, movies, documentaries, employer, co-workers, customers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

 

*2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

*2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase

pertinent information

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.2 Analyze a situation,

statement, or process,

 identifying component

elements and causal and

part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons,

differentiating among, sorting,

 and classifying items,

information, or ideas

 

7.2.4 Identify or make

inferences through inductive

and deductive reasoning to

hypothesize, predict,

conclude and synthesize;

distinguish fact from opinion,

 and determine

 what is mandatory and what

 is discretionary

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process,

assembling information and providing evidence, making

judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying

contradictions

 

7.5.3 Identify or use strategies to cope with negative feedback

 

7.5.6 Identify or use strategies for communi­cating more successfully

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Watch selected video clips in

class and discuss implications,

 opinions, similar personal

experiences

(e.g.,  The New Americans,

Crash, 1776, Hidden Korea,

Hidden India: The Kerela

Spicelands, In America,

National Geographic

 Documentaries)

 

Present and listen to oral

presentations in class on

different cultures of students’

homelands

 

Safety

Summarize ways to prevent

accidents after listening to an

emergency medic guest

speaker

 

 

Consumer Economics

List what was learned from

listening to a guest speaker

(realtor) who provides

information on first-time

 buying a house and

opportunities for immigrant

 buyers

 

Summarize ways to build

credit and correct bad credit

after listening to a credit

 counselor guest speaker

 

Employment

Debate the advantages and

disadvantages of belonging to

a union (e.g., show film

 “Norma Ray”)

 

Role-play conversations at

Work that involve conflicts

and problem-solving

 

Government and Law

Summarize information given

by a local politician guest

speaker

 

 

 

4.  Interpret colloquial language

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.1.2 Identify or use

appropriate language for

informational purposes (e.g.,

to identify, describe, ask for

information, state needs,

command, agree or disagree,

ask permission)

 

*0.1.3 Identify or use

 appropriate language to

influence or persuade (e.g., to

 caution, request, advise,

persuade, negotiate)

 

*0.1.4 Identify or use

appropriate language in

general social situations (e.g.,

 to greet, introduce, thank,

apologize, compliment,

 express pleasure or regret)

 

0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Demonstrate understanding

 of common American

colloquialisms and word

linking (e.g., “ace the test,”

 “pull an all-nighter,””what’s

the damage,” “wha-d’ya do?”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low Advanced: Writing

 

NRS Level 6

CASAS Level C

CASAS Scale Score Range

243 - 260

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Learners at this level can complete a simple order forms, fill out medical information forms and job applications. Learners can also write short personal notes and letters.

*Learners at the upper end of this score range are able to begin GED preparation.

 

CASAS Tests

 

Functional Writing Assessment Forms:

 

410-411 (form task)

 

460-463 (picture task)

 

464-466 (workplace picture task)

 

450 (letter task)

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Convey ideas in writing

 

  • Plan

 

  • Take responsibility for learning

 

  • Reflect and evaluate

 

  • Use information and communications technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 3: The student will demonstrate advanced writing skills that include paragraph writing, filling out simple forms, preparing a simple resume, summarizing articles, and writing detailed procedures. Upon exiting the low advanced level, the student will:

 

 

 ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context For ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1.  Use pre-writing skills to organize and develop a detailed paragraph with topic sentence, supporting details and conclusion through draft editing and revising

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use pre-writing skills to organize and develop a detailed paragraph with topic sentence, supporting details and conclusion through draft editing and revising

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use pre-writing skills to organize and develop a detailed paragraph with topic sentence, supporting details and conclusion through draft editing and revising

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use pre-writing skills to organize and develop a detailed paragraph with topic sentence, supporting details and conclusion through draft editing and revising

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use pre-writing skills to organize and develop a detailed paragraph with topic sentence, supporting details and conclusion through draft editing and revising

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.3 Interpret or write a

personal note, invitation, or

letter

 

Community Resources

2.5.5 Locate and use

educational services in the

community, including

interpreting and writing

school-related

communications

Employment

4.1.2 Follow procedures for

applying for a job, including

interpreting and completing

job applications, résumés, and

 letters of application

 

4.3.4 Report unsafe working conditions and work- related accidents, injuries, and damages

 

4.5.2 Demonstrate simple

keyboarding skills

4.5.5 Demonstrate basic

 computer skills and use of

common software programs,

including reading or

interpreting computer-

generated printouts

 

 

Employment

*4.6.2 Interpret and write

work-related correspondence,

including notes, memos,

letters, and e-mail

 

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history


5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents


5.2.3 Interpret information about world history


5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest


5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs


5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities

 

5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities


5.5.4 Interpret information about executive activities


5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities


5.5.6 Interpret information about law enforce­ment activities

 

Government and Law

5.5.7 Interpret information about local policy- making groups


5.5.8 Identify local, state and federal government leaders

 

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

Learning to Learn

7.1.1 Identify and prioritize personal, educational, and workplace goals

 

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information


7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships


7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary



 

Learning to Learn

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions


7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

 

7.3.1 Identify a problem and its possible causes


7.3.2 Devise and implement a solution to an identified problem


7.3.3 Evaluate the outcome of an implemented solution and suggest modifications to the solution as needed

 

7.3.4 Utilize problem solving strategies, such as breaking down the problem into component parts and generating alternative or creative solutions

 

7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline

 

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.4.9 Identify personal learning style

 

7.5.1 Identify personal values, qualities, interests, abilities, and aptitudes


7.5.2 Identify or use strategies to develop a positive attitude and self-image, and self-esteem


7.5.3 Identify or use strategies to cope with negative feedback


7.5.4 Identify sources of stress, and resources for stress reduction


7.5.5 Identify personal, family, and work responsibilities, and ways to accommo­date them and deal with related problems

 

7.5.6 Identify or use strategies for communi­cating more successfully


7.5.7 Identify constructive ways of dealing with change, including showing flexibility and adaptability, and updating skills

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Draft a paragraph on personal

experiences since arriving in

the U.S.

 

American School System

Draft a short note to student’s

child’s teacher

 

Health

Draft a paragraph on a health

issue of interest

 

Emergencies & Disasters

Draft a paragraph on a

personal past experience in an

emergency or disaster

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Complete simple order forms and applications with at least 85% accuracy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete simple order forms and applications with at least 85% accuracy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Communication

*0.2.2 Complete a personal

 information form

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order

forms, and related information

 to purchase goods and

services

1.8.2 Interpret the procedures

 and forms associated with

banking services, including

writing checks

 

Community Resources

2.4.6 Interpret a postal money order form

 

2.5.7 Interpret permit and

 license requirements

 

Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize

appropriate health care

services and facilities,

including interacting with

providers

 

Health

3.2.1 Fill out medical health

history forms


3.2.2 Interpret immunization

 requirements

 

Employment

4.1.1 Interpret governmental

forms related to seeking work

such as applications for

Social Security

 

4.1.2 Follow procedures for

applying for a job, including

interpreting and completing

job applications, résumés, and

letters of application

 

4.2.1 Interpret wages, wage

 deductions, benefits, and

timekeeping forms

 

4.3.4 Report unsafe working conditions and work- related accidents, injuries, and damages

 

*4.4.3 Interpret job-related

signs, charts, diagrams, forms,

 and procedures, and record

information on forms, charts,

 checklists, etc.

 

Government and Law

5.1.2 Interpret a voter

registration form


5.1.3 Interpret a ballot

 

5.3.1 Interpret common laws

 and ordinances, and legal

forms and documents

5.3.2 Identify individual legal

 rights and procedures for

obtaining legal advice

 

5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

5.4.1 Interpret income tax

forms

 

 

American  School System

Complete a college application

form

 

Government and Law

Complete a voter registration

 form

 

5.  Following a model, prepare a simple resume

 

 

Employment

4.1.2 Follow procedures for

 applying for a job, including

interpreting and completing

job applications, résumés, and

letters of application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Summarize articles on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize articles on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize articles on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize articles on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize articles on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.5.6 Use library services

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in

 order to plan for outings and

vacations

 

Health

3.4.4 Interpret information

about AIDS and other

 sexually

 transmitted diseases


3.4.5 Recognize problems

related to drugs, tobacco, and

alcohol and identify where

treatment may be obtained

 

Employment

4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them


4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment

 

4.4.5 Identify job training needs and set learning goals

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving differences, including presenting facts and arguments, recognizing differing points of view, offering options, and making compromises


4.8.7 Identify and use effective approaches to working within a multicultural workforce, including respecting cultural diversity, avoiding stereotypes, and recognizing concerns of members of other ethnic and gender groups

 

Government and Law

5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest


5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions

5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

 

Learning to Learn

7.1.1 Identify and prioritize personal, educational, and workplace goals

 

7.1.2 Demonstrate an organized approach to achieving goals, including identifying and prioritizing tasks and setting and following an effective schedule

 

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information


7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas


7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

7.3.1 Identify a problem and its possible causes


7.3.2 Devise and implement a solution to an identified problem


7.3.3 Evaluate the outcome of an implemented solution and suggest modifications to the solution as needed


7.3.4 Utilize problem solving strategies, such as breaking down the problem into component parts and generating alternative or creative solutions

 

7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline

 

7.4.9 Identify personal learning style

 

7.5.1 Identify personal values, qualities, interests, abilities, and aptitudes



 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.5.2 Identify or use strategies to develop a positive attitude and self-image, and self-esteem


7.5.3 Identify or use strategies to cope with negative feedback


7.5.4 Identify sources of stress, and resources for stress reduction


7.5.5 Identify personal, family, and work responsibilities, and ways to accommo­date them and deal with related problems


7.5.6 Identify or use strategies for communi­cating more successfully


7.5.7 Identify constructive ways of dealing with change, including showing flexibility and adaptability, and updating skills

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Write a short summary on

various stories read  on

different cultures

 

Write a short summary on

stories read about American

culture

 

Health

Write a short summary on any

 health topic of interest

 

American School System

Write a short summary of their

 experience in the American

school system  (how is it

different from their country)

 

Emergencies & Disasters

Write a short paragraph on

 a current world disaster

 

Employment

Write a short paragraph

describing their job

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Write a short paragraph

summary on an historical event

 or person that they read about

 

 

7.  Describe a detailed procedure in writing (e.g., changing a tire, obtaining a loan from a bank, completing a work related task, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describe a detailed procedure in writing (e.g., changing a tire, obtaining a loan from a bank, completing a work related task, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.4.8 Recognize home theft and fire prevention measures

 

1.6.3 Identify procedures the consumer can follow if merchandise or service is unsatisfactory

1.7.4 Interpret maintenance procedures for household appliances and personal possessions

 

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

 

1.9.2 Identify driving regulations and procedures to obtain a driver's license

 

Community Resources

2.1.5 Interpret telegram rates and procedures

 

2.4.5 Interpret procedures for tracing a lost letter or parcel

 

Health

3.4.3 Interpret procedures for simple first-aid

 

Employment

4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

 

Employment

4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

 

4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment

 

4.3.3 Identify safe work procedures and common safety equipment, including wearing safe work attire

 

4.4.3 Interpret job-related signs, charts, diagrams, forms, and procedures, and record information on forms, charts, checklists, etc

 

4.5.7 Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve problems with machines and to follow proper maintenance procedures

 

Government and Law

5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice

 

5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

 

 

 

 

 

Emergencies & Disasters

Demonstrate awareness of

safety measures that can be

put into place in the home to

avoid accidents (e.g., describe

to the class detailed

procedures in place at their

home in case of an emergency

or disaster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Describe to the class a detailed

procedure that they perform at

work as part of their job

responsibilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Describe important

 immigration laws that can

benefit the student (e.g.,

research and orally present the

procedures for various

immigration rules and laws

such as how to change status,

how to apply for immigration

benefits, how to apply for

permanent residency)

 

Low Advanced – Supporting Grammar

 

NRS Level 6

CASAS Level C

CASAS Scale Score Range

221 - 235

 

 

 

CASAS Tests

 

*Currently there are no CASAS assessments that assess grammar

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Speak so others can understand

 

  • Convey ideas in writing

 

 

 

STANDARD 4: The student will demonstrate control for low intermediate and high intermediate level structures/patterns plus the following:

 

 

ESL  Indicators

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context

 

 

  • Present perfect continuous

 

  • Perfect modals (e.g., should have, could have, would have)

 

  • Embedded statements and questions

 

  • Compound and complex sentences

 

  • Modals and expressions indicating wishes, doubt, regret, obligation

 

  • Common usage of gerunds and infinitives (e.g., knowing when to use gerund vs. infinitive)

 

  • Connectives (and, but, or, so, because, even though, although, etc.)

 

  • Transitional adverbs (therefore, however)

 

  • Adverbial clauses (reason, comparison, time result, condition,

 

  • Concession)

 

  • Phrasal verbs

 

  • Idiomatic expressions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*As there are currently no CASAS test that assess grammar, it is strongly recommended that instructors and tutors integrate these grammar points into whatever competency they are using in the other standards for reading. Speaking/listening, and writing.

 

 

ESL HIGH ADVANCED READING, LISTENING/SPEAKING, CIVICS, WRITING, AND SUPPORTING GRAMMAR

ESL High Advanced – Reading:

 

*NRS does not have this level

CASAS Level D

CASAS Scale Score Range

236-245

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Learners at this level can read and interpret non-simplified materials on everyday subjects. They can interpret routine charts, graphs and labels. They can handle work that involves following simple written instructions. They can perform reading tasks at work such as most logs, reports and forms, with reasonable accuracy to meet work needs

 

CASAS Tests:

 

Life and Work:

187,188

 

ECS:

17, 18

 

Secondary Assessment:

509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516

 

Functional Writing Assessment:

460-463

464-466

 

Workplace Speaking Assessment:

820, 821

 

 

 

 

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Read with understanding
  • Observe critically
  • Solve problems and make decisions
  • Cooperate with others
  • Resolve conflict and negotiate
  • Guide others
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Reflect and evaluate
  • Learn through research
  • Use information and communications technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 1: The student will read authentic and fictional texts, demonstrating high advanced-level skills (e.g., summarize, paraphrase, skim, scan, predict, infer, analyze author’s point of view, draw conclusions, and use contextual clues to determine meaning). Upon exiting the high advanced level, the student will:

 

 

 

 ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Content For ESL Objectives

 

 

Applicable EL Civics Objectives

 

1.  Summarize or paraphrase information gained from authentic materials on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize or paraphrase information gained from authentic materials on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize or paraphrase information gained from authentic materials on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize or paraphrase information gained from authentic materials on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize or paraphrase information gained from authentic materials on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize or paraphrase information gained from authentic materials on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize or paraphrase information gained from authentic materials on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize or paraphrase information gained from authentic materials on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize or paraphrase information gained from authentic materials on familiar topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

1.2.2 Compare price or quality to determine the best buys for goods and services

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information


1.4.3 Interpret lease and rental agreements



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.4.4 Interpret information to obtain, maintain, or cancel housing utilities


1.4.5 Interpret information about tenant and landlord rights


1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance


1.4.7 Interpret information about home maintenance, and communicate housing problems to a landlord

 

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

 

1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car


1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance

 

1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.2.3 Identify or use different types of transportation in the community, and interpret traffic information

 

2.3.3 Interpret information about weather conditions

 

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications


*2.5.6 Use library services

 

*2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

*2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays


*2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups


*2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

 

Community Resources

*2.7.4 Interpret information about religion


*2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature


*2.7.6 Interpret materials related to the arts, such as fine art, music, drama, and film

 

Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

3.5.6 Interpret information and identify agencies that assist with family planning

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

3.5.7 Identify child rearing practices and community resources that assist in developing parenting skills

 

3.5.8 Identify practices that promote mental well-being


3.5.9 Identify practices that promote physical well-being

 

Employment

*4.1.1 Interpret governmental forms related to seeking work, such as applications for Social Security

 

*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them


*4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment

 

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements


*4.2.4 Interpret employee

handbooks, personnel policies, and job

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

 

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

 

*4.6.3 Interpret written workplace announce­ments and notices

 

*4.7.4 Identify, secure, evaluate, process, and/or store information needed to perform tasks or keep records

 

Government and Law

*5.1.1 Identify voter qualifications


*5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form


*5.1.3 Interpret a ballot


*5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates


5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups

 

 

 

Government and Law

*5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

*5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents

 

*5.2.3 Interpret information about world history


*5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

*5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

*5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship


*5.3.7 Identify common infractions and crimes, and legal consequences

 

*5.4.4 Interpret tax information from articles and publications

 

*5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs


*5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities

 

*5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities

 

 

Government and Law

*5.5.4 Interpret information about executive activities


*5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities


*5.5.6 Interpret information about law enforce­ment activities

 

*5.5.7 Interpret information about local policy- making groups

 

*5.5.8 Identify local, state and federal government leaders

 

*5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions


*5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

*5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

*5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues


*5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

*5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences


*5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues


*5.8.1 Interpret economic information and statistics


*5.8.2 Interpret information on economic issues and trends

 

*5.8.3 Interpret information on world economic systems

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.4.2 Take notes or write a summary or an outline

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Interpret and summarize

articles on different cultures

(e.g.,

www.news.surfwax.com/

cultures)

 

Interpret and summarize

articles on the Native

American culture

 (e.g., www.ewebtribe.com/

NACulture)

 

Interpret and summarize

articles on

global awareness

(e.g., www.culturesontheedge.

com/learn/articles)

 

Interpret and summarize

articles about myths and

realities about the  American

culture

(e.g., www.instudy.com/

articles/usamyth.htm)

 

Interpret and summarize

articles on American pop

culture (e.g.,

www.americanpopularculture.

com)

 

 

 

 

Emergencies and Disasters

Interpret and summarize

 current issues on disasters

around the world

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Interpret and summarize

current health issues

(e.g., newspaper

articles, magazine articles)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Interpret and discuss issues on

world government and U.S.

politics (e.g. www.un.org/

Pubs/chronicle, www.truth-and

-justice.info/issues.html

 

 

 

2.  Apply appropriate reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, predicting, inferring) for understanding content on unfamiliar topics or specialized information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply appropriate reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, predicting, inferring) for understanding content on unfamiliar topics or specialized information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply appropriate reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, predicting, inferring) for understanding content on unfamiliar topics or specialized information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply appropriate reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, predicting, inferring) for understanding content on unfamiliar topics or specialized information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply appropriate reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, predicting, inferring) for understanding content on unfamiliar topics or specialized information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply appropriate reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, predicting, inferring) for understanding content on unfamiliar topics or specialized information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply appropriate reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, predicting, inferring) for understanding content on unfamiliar topics or specialized information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply appropriate reading strategies (e.g., skimming, scanning, predicting, inferring) for understanding content on unfamiliar topics or specialized information

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.3.4 Use catalogs, order forms, and related information to purchase goods and services

 

1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

 

1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

 

 

Consumer Economics
1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car


1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance


1.9.7 Recognize what to do in case of automobile emergencies


1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

 

Community Resources

*2.5.6 Use library services


*2.5.7 Interpret permit and license requirements

 

*2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays


*2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups


*2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

*2.7.4 Interpret information about religion

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature


*2.7.6 Interpret materials related to the arts, such as fine art, music, drama, and film

 

Health

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

3.5.6 Interpret information and identify agencies that assist with family planning

 

3.5.7 Identify child rearing practices and community resources that assist in developing parenting skills

 

3.5.8 Identify practices that promote mental well-being


3.5.9 Identify practices that promote physical well-being

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements


*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

*4.4.6 Interpret work specifications and quality standards

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

*4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

Government and Law

*5.1.1 Identify voter qualifications


*5.1.2 Interpret a voter registration form


*5.1.3 Interpret a ballot


*5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates

 

 

Government and Law

*5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups

 

*5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history


*5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents


*5.2.3 Interpret information about world history


*5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest


*5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

*5.3.1 Interpret common laws and ordinances, and legal forms and documents


*5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice

 

*5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures


*5.3.4 Interpret laws affecting door-to-door sales


*5.3.5 Interpret information about traffic tickets



 

 

Government and Law

*5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship


*5.3.7 Identify common infractions and crimes, and legal consequences


*5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

*5.4.1 Interpret income tax forms

*5.4.3 Interpret tax tables

 

*5.4.4 Interpret tax information from articles and publications

 

*5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs


 *5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities


*5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities

 

*5.5.4 Interpret information about executive activities


*5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities



 

 

 

Government and Law

*5.5.6 Interpret information about law enforce­ment activities


*5.5.7 Interpret information about local policy- making groups

 

5.5.8 Identify local, state and federal government leaders

 

*5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions


*5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups


*5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

*5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues


*5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy


*5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences


*5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues



 

Government and Law

*5.8.1 Interpret economic information and statistics


*5.8.2 Interpret information on economic issues and trends


*5.8.3 Interpret information on world economic systems

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

Consumer Economics

Scan for specific information on  graphs and charts on minority earnings or the average incomes (e.g., go to

www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm) or U.S. spending patterns (e.g., go to www.writefix.com/graphs)

 

Scan for specific information on graphs and charts on home ownership (e.g., go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Scan for specific information on graphs and charts on traffic, traffic deaths, or bicycles (e.g., go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Scan for specific information on various pie charts on U.S. food spending or changes in diet in the U.S. (go to www.admc.hct.ac.ae/hd1/english/graphs)

 

Scan for specific information on various charts on doctor visits in the U.S.A. or heart attacks by age and gender (go to www.writefix.com/graphs)

 

American School System

Scan for specific information on various charts on accidents to children on school buses in the U.S. - go to www.schoolbusstopsafety.com/stats.html)

 

Scan for specific information on various tables and graphs on female graduates, education attainment, preschool, private school, or college tuition (e.g., go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

Analyze different stories on the

American school system for

various purposes (e.g.,

skimming for general idea of

content, predicting the ending

or outcome, inferring meaning)

 

Employment

Scan for specific information on  graphs and charts on work hours, working women, women’s occupations, or minority professionals (e.g., go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

Cultural Awareness

Scan for specific information

on tables, charts and graphs

that relate to immigrant

information in the U.S.

(e.g., www.econ.ucla.edu/

hotz/working_papers/

Hispanics.pdf , pps. 47-78)

 

Analyze different stories on the

American culture and different

cultures around the world for

various purposes (e.g.,

skimming for general idea of

content, predicting the ending

or outcome, inferring meaning)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Scan for specific information on  graphs and charts on federal entitlements, women in the military, or patriotic attitudes of adolescents ( e.g.,   go to

www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

Interpret various newspaper articles and editorials on current political issues (e.g., skim for general meaning, scan for specific information, infer the editor’s point of view)

 

 

 

3.  Analyze an author’s point of view by making inferences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analyze an author’s point of view by making inferences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analyze an author’s point of view by making inferences

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.1 Interpret advertisements, labels, charts, and price tags in selecting goods and services

 

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups


*2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues


*2.7.4 Interpret information about religion


*2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Employment

*4.6.2 Interpret and write work-related correspondence, including notes, memos, letters, and e-mail

 

Government and Law

*5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions


*5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

*5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

*5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues



 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary


*7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

Cultural Awareness

Interpret articles on the American culture and other world cultures to infer the author’s intent and point of view

 

American School System

Interpret articles on the American school system to infer the author’s intent and point of view

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Interpret articles about current social issues to infer the author’s intent and point of view

 

Interpret literary stories to infer the author’s intent and point of view

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Interpret newspaper editorials to infer the editor’s intent and point of view

 

Interpret articles on environmental issues to infer the author’s intent and point of view

 

 

 

 

4.  Evaluate information in familiar and some unfamiliar passages, articles, etc. for accuracy and relevance to purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluate information in familiar and some unfamiliar passages, articles, etc. for accuracy and relevance to purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluate information in familiar and some unfamiliar passages, articles, etc. for accuracy and relevance to purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluate information in familiar and some unfamiliar passages, articles, etc. for accuracy and relevance to purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluate information in familiar and some unfamiliar passages, articles, etc. for accuracy and relevance to purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluate information in familiar and some unfamiliar passages, articles, etc. for accuracy and relevance to purpose

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.1 Interpret maps and graphs

 

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.4.2 Select appropriate housing by interpreting classified ads, signs, and other information

1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

 

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.8.3 Interpret interest or interest-earning savings plans


1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions

 

1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

1.9.4 Interpret maps related to driving

 

1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car

 

Community Resources

2.2.3 Identify or use different types of transportation in the community, and interpret traffic information

2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs


 *2.5.2 Identify how and when to obtain social and governmental services (e.g., low-income housing, Social Security, Medicare), and how to interact with service providers

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.5.3 Locate medical and health facilities in the community

 

*2.5.6 Use library services

 

*2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

3.3.3 Identify the difference between prescription, over-the-counter, and generic medications

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market


*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

*4.4.2 Identify appropriate skills and education for keeping a job and getting a promotion

 

 

 

Employment

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

*4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

4.9.3 Identify sources of information and assistance, and access resources within a system

Government and Law

*5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice

 

*5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

*5.4.4 Interpret tax information from articles and publications

 

*5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions


*5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

 

Government and Law

*5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

*5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

*5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues


Learning to Learn

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas


*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary


*7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

*7.3.1 Identify a problem and its possible causes

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Analyze articles on the American culture and world cultures for accuracy and relevance to purpose

 

American School System

Analyze articles on the American school system for accuracy and relevance to purpose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Analyze articles current environmental issues for accuracy and relevance to purpose

 

 

5.  Draw general conclusions from specific details in a passage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draw general conclusions from specific details in a passage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draw general conclusions from specific details in a passage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draw general conclusions from specific details in a passage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draw general conclusions from specific details in a passage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.2.5 Interpret letters, articles, and information about consumer-related topics

 

1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

1.8.3 Interpret interest or interest-earning savings plans


1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions


1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications

 

*2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

*2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

*2.7.4 Interpret information about religion


*2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

3.3.3 Identify the difference between prescription, over-the-counter, and generic medications

 

3.5.7 Identify child rearing practices and community resources that assist in developing parenting skills

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market


*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them

 

*4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning

 

Government and Law

*5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates


*5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

*5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions


*5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups

 

*5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues

*5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues


Learning to Learn

*7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

*7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

 

Consumer Economics

Draw conclusions from interpreting articles on various consumer-related topics

 

Cultural Awareness

Draw conclusions from interpreting articles and stories on the American culture

 

Draw conclusions from interpreting articles and stories on different world cultures

 

American School System

Draw conclusions from interpreting articles and stories about the American school system

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

Draw conclusions from interpreting articles on various social issues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Draw conclusions from interpreting articles on various health issues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Draw conclusions from interpreting articles on various environmental  issues

 

Draw conclusions from interpreting articles on various political  issues

 

 

 

Draw conclusions from interpreting articles on various social community issues

 

 

 

6.  Determine meaning of increasingly complex passages by using contextual clues (e.g., chronological order, comparison, contrast, and simple listing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine meaning of increasingly complex passages by using contextual clues (e.g., chronological order, comparison, contrast, and simple listing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine meaning of increasingly complex passages by using contextual clues (e.g., chronological order, comparison, contrast, and simple listing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine meaning of increasingly complex passages by using contextual clues (e.g., chronological order, comparison, contrast, and simple listing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine meaning of increasingly complex passages by using contextual clues (e.g., chronological order, comparison, contrast, and simple listing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine meaning of increasingly complex passages by using contextual clues (e.g., chronological order, comparison, contrast, and simple listing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine meaning of increasingly complex passages by using contextual clues (e.g., chronological order, comparison, contrast, and simple listing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine meaning of increasingly complex passages by using contextual clues (e.g., chronological order, comparison, contrast, and simple listing)

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.4.6 Interpret information about housing loans and home-related insurance

 

1.7.1 Interpret product guarantees and warranties

1.8.3 Interpret interest or interest-earning savings plans


1.8.4 Interpret information about the types of loans available through lending institutions


1.8.5 Interpret information on financial agencies and financial planning

 

1.9.5 Interpret information related to the selection and purchase of a car

1.9.6 Interpret information related to automobile maintenance

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.9.8 Interpret information about automobile insurance

 

Community Resources

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares

 

*2.5.5 Locate and use educational services in the community, including interpreting and writing school-related communications


*2.5.6 Use library services

 

*2.5.9 Identify child care services in the community

 

2.6.1 Interpret information about recreational and entertainment facilities and activities

2.6.3 Interpret information in order to plan for outings and vacations

 

*2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays


*2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups


*2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

 

 

Community Resources

*2.7.4 Interpret information about religion


 Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.3.3 Identify the difference between prescription, over-the-counter, and generic medications

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

3.5.6 Interpret information and identify agencies that assist with family planning

 

3.5.7 Identify child rearing practices and community resources that assist in developing parenting skills

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.1.3 Identify and use sources of information about job opportunities such as job descriptions, job ads, and announce­ments, and about the workforce and job market


*4.1.4 Identify and use information about training opportunities

 

*4.1.8 Identify common occupations and the skills and education required for them

 

*4.2.2 Interpret information about employee organizations


*4.2.3 Interpret employment contract and union agreements


*4.2.4 Interpret employee handbooks, personnel policies, and job manuals

 

*4.3.2 Interpret work safety manuals and related information

*4.4.4 Interpret job responsibilities and performance reviews

 

*4.4.6 Interpret work specifications and quality standards

 

 

 

Employment

*4.4.8 Interpret job-related technical informa­tion, such as from service manuals and training classes

 

*4.6.5 Select and analyze work-related informatio­n for a given purpose and communicate it to others orally or in writing

 

Government and Law

*5.1.4 Interpret information about electoral politics and candidates


*5.1.5 Interpret information about special interest groups

*5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history

 

*5.2.3 Interpret information about world history

 

*5.2.5 Interpret information about world geography

 

*5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice

 

*5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

*5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

 

*5.3.7 Identify common infractions and crimes, and legal consequences


*5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

*5.5.1 Interpret information about international affairs


*5.5.2 Interpret information about legislative activities


*5.5.3 Interpret information about judicial activities


*5.5.4 Interpret information about executive activities


*5.5.5 Interpret information about military activities

 

*5.5.6 Interpret information about law enforce­ment activities


*5.5.7 Interpret information about local policy- making groups


*5.5.8 Identify local, state and federal government leaders

 

 

 

Government and Law

*5.6.1 Interpret information about neighbor­hood or community problems and their solutions


*5.6.2 Interpret information about civic organizations and public service groups


*5.6.3 Interpret civic responsibilities, such as voting, jury duty, taxes

 

*5.7.1 Interpret information about environ­men­tal issues


*5.7.2 Interpret information related to physics, including energy


*5.7.3 Interpret information about earth-related sciences


*5.7.4 Interpret information about new technologies and scientific issues

 

*5.8.1 Interpret economic information and statistics


*5.8.2 Interpret information on economic issues and trends

*5.8.3 Interpret information on world economic systems

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

 

Consumer Economics

Compare different automobile insurance policies to determine the best plan for the student

 

Compare different banks in the community to determine which would be the best bank for the student to open up an account

 

Select a car to buy based on careful comparison of several cars

 

Cultural Awareness

Support cultural diversity (e.g., compare/contrast various attributes of different cultures through guided texts and class sharing, compare/contrast various attributes of the American culture to the student’s culture)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

List community services in the community (e.g., banks, grocery stores, clothing stores, hardware stores, restaurants)

 

Research two schools (one private and one public) and compare the attributes of each

 

Identify local restaurants (e.g.,  compare two restaurants that offer similar cuisines to determine the better one)

 

Emergencies and Disasters

Identify emergency services in the community (e.g., list all emergency help services in the community)

 

Safety

List important safety items to always have ready and on-hand in one’s home and car

 

List in order safety procedures in case of an accident (e.g.,. heat stroke, poisoning, heart attack, severe cut)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Compare several health plans to determine which one is the most suitable and affordable

 

List hospitals, clinics, ambulance services, and other healthcare services in the community

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

List employment agencies and services in the community

 

Compare various jobs (e.g., salary, job description, education required)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Compare political points of view of different politicians

 

Compare/contrast different special interest groups

 

List in chronological order the major events in American history

 

List in chronological order the major events in world history

 

List immigrant rights

 

Compare/contrast the three branches of the U.S. government

 

List local, state and federal government leaders

 

List civic responsibilities

 

7.  Find information by using reference tools such as tables, maps, schedules, directories, dictionaries or online encyclopedias

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find information by using reference tools such as tables, maps, schedules, directories, dictionaries or online encyclopedias

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find information by using reference tools such as tables, maps, schedules, directories, dictionaries or online encyclopedias

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find information by using reference tools such as tables, maps, schedules, directories, dictionaries or online encyclopedias

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.1.9 Interpret clothing and pattern sizes and use height and weight tables

 

1.5.1 Interpret information about personal and family budgets

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.1.1 Use the telephone directory and related publications to locate information

 

2.2.4 Interpret transportation schedules and fares


2.2.5 Use maps relating to travel needs

 

*2.5.6 Use library services

 

*2.7.1 Interpret information about holidays



 

Community Resources

*2.7.2 Interpret information about ethnic groups, cultural groups, and language groups



*2.7.3 Interpret information about social issues

 

*2.7.4 Interpret information about religion


*2.7.5 Interpret literary materials such as poetry and literature

 

*2.7.6 Interpret materials related to the arts, such as fine art, music, drama, and film

 

Health

3.2.3 Interpret information associated with medical, dental, or life insurance

 

3.4.4 Interpret information about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

 

3.4.5 Recognize problems related to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and identify where treatment may be obtained

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

*4.5.5 Demonstrate basic computer skills and use of common software programs, including reading or interpreting computer-generated printouts

4.7.1 Interpret or prepare a work-related budget, including projecting costs, keeping detailed records, and tracking status of expenditures and revenue

Government and Law

*5.2.1 Interpret information about U.S. history


*5.2.2 Identify or interpret U.S. historical documents


*5.2.3 Interpret information about world history


*5.2.4 Interpret information about U.S. states, cities, geographical features, and points of interest

 

*5.4.3 Interpret tax tables

 

Learning to Learn

*7.4.4 Identify or utilize appropriate informational resources, including the Internet

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

*7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias


*7.4.6 Use indexes and tables of contents

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

Interpret graphs and charts on minority earnings or the average incomes (go to

www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm) or U.S. spending patterns (go to www.writefix.com/graphs)

 

Interpret graphs and charts on home ownership (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

Community Resources

Interpret graphs and charts on traffic, traffic deaths, or bicycles (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

Cultural Awareness

Interpret information on

tables, charts and graphs

that relate to immigrant

information in the U.S.

(e.g., www.econ.ucla.edu/

hotz/working_papers/

Hispanics.pdf , pps. 47-78)

 

 

 

 

 

American School System

Interpret chart on accidents to children on school buses in the U.S. (go to www.schoolbusstopsafety.com/stats.html)

 

 Interpret tables and graphs on female graduates, education attainment, preschool, private school, or college tuition (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

Interpret pie charts on U.S. food spending or changes in diet in the U.S. (go to www.admc.hct.ac.ae/hd1/english/graphs)

 

Interpret chart on doctor visits in the U.S.A. or heart attacks by age and gender (go to www.writefix.com/graphs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Interpret graphs and charts on work hours, working women, women’s occupations, or minority professionals (go to www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Interpret graphs and charts on federal entitlements, women in the military, or patriotic attitudes of adolescents (  go to

www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm)

 

 

ESL High Advanced – Listening/Speaking

 

CASAS Level D

CASAS Score Range

236 – 245

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

At this level the learner can function independently in survival and social and work situations, and can clarify general meaning and communicate on the telephone on familiar topics. Learners can understand descriptions and narrations of specialized material in a familiar or unfamiliar context. Learners understand conversations and discussions or speeches on topics related to their field of interest.

 

 

 

CASAS Tests:

 

*Listening:

There are no related assessments for this level as CASAS Listening tests presently do not go beyond Level C.

 

Speaking:

Citizenship Forms 973, 974

Workforce Learning System Forms 820, 821

 

Related EFF Standards to all Listening/Speaking Content Standards:

 

  • Speak so others can understand
  • Listen actively
  • Take responsibility for learning
  • Guide others
  • Cooperate with others
  • Solve problems and make decisions
  • Plan
  • Advocate and influence
  • Resolve conflict and negotiate
  • Reflect and evaluate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 2: The student will organize and relay information (e.g., grammar, word choice, pace, gesture, idiomatic expressions) to effectively communicate for a variety of purposes. Upon exiting the high advanced level, the student will:

 

 

ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context For ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics Objectives

 

1.  Give and follow multi-step directions and instructions in familiar and unfamiliar situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Give and follow multi-step directions and instructions in familiar and unfamiliar situations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Resources

2.2.1 Ask for, give, follow, or clarify directions

 

Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

Employment

4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

 

4.1.9 Identify procedures for career planning, including self-assessment

 

4.3.3 Identify safe work procedures and common safety equipment, including wearing safe work attire

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.6.1 Follow, clarify, give, or provide feedback to instructions; give and respond appropriately to criticism

 

Government and Law

5.1.1 Identify voter qualifications

 

5.3.2 Identify individual legal rights and procedures for obtaining legal advice

 

5.3.3 Interpret basic court procedures

 

5.3.6 Interpret information or identify requirements for establishing residency and/or obtaining citizenship

 

5.3.8 Identify procedures for reporting a crime

 

 

Community Resources

Re-state how to get to a community service (e.g., bank, church, store)

 

Health

Re-state directions on how to get to a health agency (e.g., hospital, doctor’s office, clinic)

 

American School System

Re-state instructions on how to register for a college course

 

 

Consumer Information

Assemble a product following owners manual instructions

 

Give a classmate directions on how to get to student’s home

 

Emergencies and Disasters

Follow instructions and procedures for a practice emergency or disaster drill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Explain the safety procedures at the student’s place of work

 

 

 

Government and Law

Re-state the directions for reporting a crime

 

Re-state the procedure for establishing residency

 

 

 

2.  Understand oral information needed to apply for a job and complete and interview and provide appropriate and complete answers to interview questions

 

Employment

4.1.2 Follow procedures for applying for a job, including interpreting and completing job applications, résumés, and letters of application

 

4.1.5 Identify procedures involved in interviewing for a job, such as arranging for an interview, acting and dressing appropriately, and selecting appropriate questions and responses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Listen and respond appropriately to social  and work conversations in a variety of contexts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listen and respond appropriately to social  and work conversations in a variety of contexts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listen and respond appropriately to social  and work conversations in a variety of contexts

 

Basic Communication

0.1.2 Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs, command, agree or disagree, ask permission)

 

0.1.3 Identify or use appropriate language to influence or persuade (e.g., to caution, request, advise, persuade, negotiate)

 

0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations (e.g., to greet, introduce, thank, apologize, compliment, express pleasure or regret)

 

0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

Community Resources

2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal and business calls

 

 

 

Employment

4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.8.5 Demonstrate leadership skills, including effectively communicating ideas or positions, motivating and respecting others, and responsibly challenging existing policies

 

4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving differences, including presenting facts and arguments, recognizing differing points of view, offering options, and making compromises

 

Government and Law

5.1.6 Communicate one's opinions on a current issue

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

 

7.2.7 Identify factors involved in making decisions, including considering goals, constraints, and consequences, and weighing alternatives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Describe one’s cultural background and summarize the cultural background of classmates

 

Explain the observable traits of popular American culture

 

Research and present a report on a cultural topic on interest with a partner or group

 

American School System

Discuss and share experiences with the student’s child’s school experiences since coming to the U.S.

 

Discuss and share experiences with the student’s own educational experiences since coming to the U.S.

 

Consumer Information

Share personal stories of consumer-related problems and how they were solved

 

Generalize housing in the community (e.g., cost, types available)

 

Employment

Role-play telephone conversations with customers at work

 

Recommend possible resolutions to different work conflict scenarios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Describe various problems observed in the student’s community and recommend solutions

 

Emergencies and Disasters

Share personal stories of emergencies and disasters experienced in the student’s country before coming to the U.S.

 

 

4.  Participate in discussions (e.g., initiate, continue, conclude a discussion)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participate in discussions (e.g., initiate, continue, conclude a discussion)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participate in discussions (e.g., initiate, continue, conclude a discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participate in discussions (e.g., initiate, continue, conclude a discussion

 

 

Basic Communication

0.1.2 Identify or use appropriate language for informational purposes (e.g., to identify, describe, ask for information, state needs, command, agree or disagree, ask permission)

 

0.1.3 Identify or use appropriate language to influence or persuade (e.g., to caution, request, advise, persuade, negotiate)

 

0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations (e.g., to greet, introduce, thank, apologize, compliment, express pleasure or regret)

 

0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

Community Resources

2.1.8 Use the telephone to make and receive routine personal and business calls

 

Health

3.1.2 Identify information necessary to make or keep medical and dental appointments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

Employment

4.4.1 Identify appropriate behavior, attire, attitudes, and social interaction, and other factors that affect job retention and advancement

 

4.8.1 Demonstrate ability to work cooperative­ly with others as a member of a team, contributing to team efforts, maximizing the strengths of team members, promoting effective group interaction, and taking personal responsibility for accomplishing goals

 

4.8.2 Identify ways to learn from others and to help others learn job-related concepts and skills

 

4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients

 

4.8.4 Demonstrate initiative and resourceful­ness in meeting the needs and solving the problems of customers

 

 

 

Employment

4.8.5 Demonstrate leadership skills, including effectively communicating ideas or positions, motivating and respecting others, and responsibly challenging existing policies

4.8.6 Demonstrate negotiation skills in resolving differences, including presenting facts and arguments, recognizing differing points of view, offering options, and making compromises

 

Government and Law

5.1.6 Communicate one's opinions on a current issue

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas


7.2.4 Identify or make inferences through inductive and deductive reasoning to hypothesize, predict, conclude, and synthesize; distinguish fact from opinion, and determine what is mandatory and what is discretionary

 



 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions


7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Describe one’s cultural background and summarize the cultural background of classmates

 

Explain the observable traits of popular American culture

 

Research and present a report on a cultural topic on interest with a partner or group

 

American School System

Discuss and share experiences with the student’s child’s school experiences since coming to the U.S.

 

Discuss and share experiences with the student’s own educational experiences since coming to the U.S.

 

Consumer Economics

Share personal stories of consumer-related problems and how they were solved

 

Generalize housing in the community (e.g., cost, types available)

 

Emergencies and Disasters

Share personal stories of emergencies and disasters experienced in the student’s country before coming to the U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

Role-play telephone conversations with customers at work

 

Recommend possible resolutions to different work conflict scenarios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Describe various problems observed in the student’s community and recommend solutions

 

 

 

5.  Prepare and present a short formal speech using outside resources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare and present a short formal speech using outside resources

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase pertinent information

 

7.2.2 Analyze a situation, statement, or process, identifying

component elements and causal and part/whole relationships

 

7.2.3 Make comparisons, differentiating among, sorting, and classifying items, information, or ideas

 

7.2.5 Evaluate a situation, statement, or process, assembling information and providing evidence, making judgments, examining assumptions, and identifying contradictions

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.6 Generate ideas using divergent (brainstorming) and convergent (focus) approaches, and also through creative imagination

 

7.4.4 Identify or utilize appropriate informational resources, including the Internet

 

7.4.5 Use reference materials, such as dictionaries

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Research and present a report on a cultural topic on interest with a partner or group

 

Health

Research and present a report on a health concern

 

American School System

Research and report on the differences between  the American school system and  other school systems

 

Employment

Research and report on a chosen career

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government and Law

Research and report on what it means to be an active civic participant in America (what are a citizen’s rights and responsibilities)

 

6.  Identify details of face-to-face conversations on a variety of everyday subjects spoken at normal speed and using common patterns of reduced speech, phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify details of face-to-face conversations on a variety of everyday subjects spoken at normal speed and using common patterns of reduced speech, phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang

 

Basic Communication

0.1.4 Identify or use appropriate language in general social situations

 

0.2.4 Converse about daily and leisure activities and personal interests

 

Community Resources

2.6.4 Interpret and order from restaurant and fast food menus, and compute related costs

 

Health

3.1.3 Identify and utilize appropriate health care services and facilities, including interacting with providers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment

4.8.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills in working with customers and clients

Learning to Learn

7.5.6 Identify or use strategies for communi­cating more successfully

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Describe one’s cultural background and summarize the cultural background of classmates

 

Explain the observable traits of popular American culture

 

American School System

Discuss and share experiences with the student’s child’s school experiences since coming to the U.S.

 

Discuss and share experiences with the student’s own educational experiences since coming to the U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

Share personal stories of consumer-related problems and how they were solved

 

Generalize housing in the community (e.g., cost, types available)

 

Emergencies and Disasters

Share personal stories of emergencies and disasters experienced in the student’s country before coming to the U.S.

 

Employment

Role-play telephone conversations with customers at work

 

Recommend possible resolutions to different work conflict scenarios

 

Government and Law

Describe various problems observed in the student’s community and recommend solutions

 

 

 

High Advanced: Writing

 

CASAS Level D

CASAS Scale Score Range

261+

 

CASAS Skill Level Descriptors:

Learners at this level can fill out medical information forms and job applications and write an accident or incident report. Learners can also perform writing tasks, such as most logs, reports and forms with reasonable accuracy to meet work needs.

 

CASAS Tests

 

Functional Writing Assessment Forms:

 

410-411 (Form Task)

 

460-463 (Picture Task)

 

464-466 (Workplace Picture Task)

 

450 (Letter Task)

 

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Convey ideas in writing

 

  • Plan

 

  • Take responsibility for learning

 

  • Reflect and evaluate

 

  • Use information and communications technology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD 3: The student will demonstrate advanced writing skills (e.g., pre-writing, drafting , editing, introducing, developing, organizing and supporting paragraphs) for business and social purposes. Upon exiting the high advanced level, the student will:

 

 

ESL Objectives

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context For ESL Objectives

 

Applicable EL Civics

Objectives

 

1.  Paraphrase and summarize articles and presentations on familiar and unfamiliar topics (e.g., news, lectures, witnessed events, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase

pertinent information

 

7.4.2 Take notes or write a

summary or an outline

 

 

Cultural Awareness

Write a summary of an

article or story on a culture

that they want to learn

about

 

Write a summary of an

article or story on some

aspect of American culture

 

Health

Paraphrase from an article

on some health issue of

interest

 

American School System

Research articles on various

 aspects of the nature of the

American school system and

 summarize the findings

 

Employment

Research a career of interest

and summarize the findings

 

Government and Law

Research an article on an

aspect of the American

 government and summarize

 the findings

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Prepare a formal resume and cover letter

 

Employment

4.1.2 Follow procedures for

applying for a job, including

 interpreting and completing

 job applications, résumés, and

 letters of application

 

 

 

3.  Write formal business letters (e.g., complaints, opinions, response, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Economics

1.4.7 Interpret information

about home maintenance, and

communicate housing problems to a landlord

 

Employment

4.6.2 Interpret and write

work-related correspondence,

including notes, memos, letters,

and e-mail

 

Learning to Learn

7.2.1 Identify and paraphrase

 pertinent information

 

 

Consumer Economics

Write a letter of complaint

to a company of a

dissatisfied product

 

Government and Law

Write a letter to the editor of a

 Newspaper

 

Write a letter to a

Congressman or Senator

stating one’s opinion on a

community issue

 

 

4.  Use pre-writing and editing skills to organize and develop a composition

 

*Any of the CASAS

competencies can provide

context/subject matter for

learners to compose

paragraphs and compositions

 

 

*Compositions can be written

 on cultures, the American

school system, consumer

information, and

 government topics

 

5.  Write a short composition demonstrating clear use of paragraphs to introduce, support and conclude

 

*Any of the CASAS

competencies can provide

context/subject matter for

learners to compose

paragraphs and compositions

 

 

*Compositions can be written

 on cultures, the American

school system, consumer

information, and

 government topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Edit and revise drafts

 

*Any of the CASAS

competencies can provide

context/subject matter for

learners to compose

paragraphs and compositions

 

 

*Editing and revising

compositions can be written

 on cultures, the American

school system, consumer

information, and

 government topics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Advanced – Supporting Grammar

 

CASAS Level D

CASAS Scale Score Range

236 - 245

 

 

 

CASAS Tests

 

*Currently there are no CASAS assessments that assess grammar

 

Related EFF Standards to all Reading Content Standards:

 

  • Speak so others can understand

 

  • Convey ideas in writing

 

 

STANDARD 4: The student will demonstrate control for High Intermediate and Low Advanced level structures/patterns plus the following:

 

 

ESL Indicators

 

Suggested CASAS Competencies That Provide Context

 

 

  • Past perfect continuous

 

  • Future Perfect Continuous

 

  • Participial adjectives (e.g., confusing vs. confused)

 

  • Relative clauses (e.g., I paid the man who helped me)

 

  • Subordinate clauses

 

 

 

 

*As there are currently no CASAS tests that

assess grammar, it is strongly recommended that

 instructors and tutors integrate these grammar

points into whatever competency they are using

in the other standards for reading,

speaking/listening, and writing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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