Elena is literate in Spanish and often reads Spanish literature. Her previous report card indicates above average grades. This indicates that she is fond of reading and understands the grade level content. Based on her written and oral responses two specific learning needs the student has as an English learner are
• Linguistic Vocabulary (Word Choice)
The written response sample indicates that the student needs to build English language vocabulary. The student’s thought process is in Spanish and then translates the word to English. Some of the words are not translated and she has used few Spanish words. The student is struggling with the translation from Spanish to English. For example, she used the word “fiesta” for celebration. She uses Spanish
• Linguistic Vocabulary (Word Choice)
The written response sample indicates that the student needs to build English language vocabulary. The student’s thought process is in Spanish and then translates the word to English. Some of the words are not translated and she has used few Spanish words. The student is struggling with the translation from Spanish to English. For example, she used the word “fiesta” for celebration. She uses Spanish