term1 Definition1term2 Definition2term3 Definition3
Please sign in to your Google account to access your documents:
Silent/Receptive Stage
*Also Known as the “sponge period.”
*May last from 10 hrs to 3 months* Concentrate completely on trying to figure out meaning of words.
*Receptive Vocab goal - 500 words* Listen, point, match, move, draw, mime, choose, act out.
*May last up to 6 mos
*Receptive and active vocab - 1000 words
* Listening comprehension is still the main focus; speech starts to emerge naturally; beginning speech with short phrases, 2-6 words, without regard for grammar.*List categorize, label, repeat, copy, extend patterns, answer with brief response, answer yes/no questions, complete short word strings, volunteer information.
*Vocab of about 3000 words
* Speech prod starts to improve if comprehensible input is provided; sents bcme longer as they bcme more complex with wider vocab range; Studs gradually begin to correct grammar.*Summarize, recall, explain, define, contrast, dialogue, narrate, compare, use humor retell, complete 3-word strings, produce short phrases, maintain long discourse, use longer phrases, complete sents.
*Vocab of about 6000 active words
Exposure to good English language models gives students the opportunity to interact with fluent English speakers, will develop excellent comprehension; speech will reflect fewer grammatical errors, but writing will still have many*Analyze, give options, create, debate, evaluate, justify, examine, defend, use technical jargon, use idioms, use sarcasm, use figurative language.
Advanced Fluency
-takes 4-10 years to achieve cognitive academic lang. proficiency in a 2nd language.
-by this point - near native in ability to perform in content area learning
-most have been exited from ESL at this point
-need continued support from teachers esp. with Hist/SS and in writing at the beginning of this stage
Need help typing ? See our FAQ (opens in new window)
Please sign in to create this set. We'll bring you back here when you are done.
Discard Changes Sign in
Please sign in to add to folders.
Sign in
Don't have an account? Sign Up »
You have created 2 folders. Please upgrade to Cram Premium to create hundreds of folders!