Uvalde High SchoolESL Department

ELPS Guide and Language Objective

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ELPS Student Expectations

Learning Strategies

ELPS 1A-1H

Listening

ELPS 2A-2I

Speaking

ELPS 3A-3J

Reading

ELPS 4A-4K

Writing

ELPS 5A-5G

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Language Objective sentence stems

1A: Use prior knowledge to learn new language

1B: Monitor language with self-corrective techniques

1C: Use techniques to learn new vocabulary

1D: Speak using learning strategies

1E: Use and reuse new basic and academic language to internalize language

1F: Use accessible language to learn new language

1G: Distinguish formal and informal English

1H: Expand repertoire of language learning strategies

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ListeningClick on an ELPS Student Expectation to view the associated

Language Objective sentence stems

2A: Distinguish sound and intonation

2B: Recognize English sound system in new vocabulary

2C: Learn new language heard in classroom interactions and instruction

2D: Monitor understanding and seek clarification

2E: Use visual, contextual linguistic support to confirm and enhance understanding

2F: Derive meaning from a variety of media

2G: Understand general meaning, main points, and details

2H: Understand implicit ideas and information

2I: Demonstrate listening comprehension

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SpeakingClick on an ELPS Student Expectation to view the associated

Language Objective sentence stems

3A: Practice using English sound system in new vocabulary

3B: Use new vocabulary in stories, descriptions, and classroom communication

3C: Speak using a variety of sentence structures

3D: Speak using grade level content area vocabulary in context

3E: Share in cooperative groups

3F: Ask and give information using common and content area vocabulary

3G: Express opinions, ideas, and feelings

3H: Narrate, describe, and explain

3I: Adapt spoken language for formal and informal purposes

3J: Respond orally to information from a variety of media sources

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ReadingClick on an ELPS Student Expectation to view the associated

Language Objective sentence stems

4A: Learn relationships of sounds and letters in English

4B: Recognize directionality of English text

4C: Develop sight vocabulary and language structures

4D: Use prereading supports

4E: Read linguistically accommodated content area materials

4F: Use visual and contextual supports to read text

4G: Show comprehension of English text individually and in groups

4H: Read silently with comprehension

4I: Show comprehension through basic reading skills

4J: Show comprehension through inferential skills

4K: Show comprehension through analytical skills

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Language Objective sentence stems

5A: Learn relationships between sounds and letters when writing

5B: Write using newly acquired vocabulary

5C: Spell familiar English words

5D: Edit writing

5E: Employ complex grammatical structures

5F: Write using variety of sentence structures and words

5G: Narrate, describe, and explain in writing

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ELPS Index1A: Use prior knowledge to learn new language

1B: Monitor language with self-corrective techniques

1C: Use various techniques to learn new vocabulary

1D: Speak using learning strategies

1E: Use and reuse new academic language

1F: Use accessible language to learn new language

1G: Distinguish formal and informal English and when to use each

1H: Expand repertoire of learning strategies to acquire language

2A: Distinguish sound and intonation

2B: Recognize English sound system in new vocabulary

2C: Learn new language heard in classroom interactions and instruction

2D: Monitor understanding and seek clarification

2E: Use contextual linguistic support to confirm and enhance understanding

2F: Derive meaning from a variety of media

2G: Understand general meaning, main points, and details

2H: Understand implicit ideas and information

2I: Demonstrate listening comprehension

3A: Practice speaking using English sound system in new vocabulary

3B: Use new vocabulary in stories, descriptions, and classroom communication

3C: Speak using a variety of sentence structures

3D: Speak using grade level content area vocabulary in context

3E: Share in cooperative groups

3F: Ask and give information using common and content area vocabulary

3G: Express opinions, ideas, and feelings

3H: Narrate, describe, and explain

3I: Adapt spoken language for formal and informal purposes

3J: Respond orally to a variety of media sources

4A: Learn relationships of sounds and letters in English

4B: Recognize directionality of English text

4C: Develop sight vocabulary and language structures

4D: Use pre-reading supports

4E: Read linguistically accommodated materials

4F: Use visual and contextual supports to read text

4G: Show comprehension of English text individually and in groups

4H: Read silently with comprehension

4I: Show comprehension through basic reading skills

4J: Show comprehension through inferential skills

4K: Show comprehension through analytical skills

5A: Learn relationships between sounds and letters when writing

5B: Write using newly acquired vocabulary

5C: Spell familiar English words

5D: Edit writing

5E: Employ complex grammatical structures

5F: Write using variety of sentence structures and words

5G: Narrate, describe, and explain in writing

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Learning Strategies – 1A

The student will be able to :

• Use what you know about ____ to predict the meaning of _____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Learning Strategies – 1B

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The student will be able to :

• Check how well you are able to say ________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Learning Strategies – 1C

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The student will be able to :

• Use _______ to learn new vocabulary about __________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Learning Strategies – 1D

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The student will be able to :

• Use strategies such as ________ to discuss ________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Learning Strategies – 1E

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The student will be able to :

• Use and reuse the words/phrases __________ in a discussion/writing activity about ____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Learning Strategies – 1F

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The student will be able to :

• Use the phrase ___________ to learn the meaning of ____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Learning Strategies – 1G

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The student will be able to :

• Use formal/informal English to describe ________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Learning Strategies – 1H

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Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

The student will be able to :

• Use strategies such as __________ to learn the meaning of ________________

Language Objective Sentence Stems:Listening – 2A

The student will be able to :

• Recognize the correct pronunciation of ________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Listening – 2B

The student will be able to :

• Recognize the sounds used in the words ________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Listening – 2C

The student will be able to :

• Identify important words and phrases heard in a discussion about ________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Listening – 2D

The student will be able to :

• Check for understanding by ________________• Seek help by _______________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Listening – 2E

The student will be able to :

• Use supports such as _______ to enhance understanding of_______

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Listening – 2F

The student will be able to :

• Use ________ (media source) to learn about/review ______________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Listening – 2G

The student will be able to :

• Describe the general meaning, mains pints, and details heard in ______________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Listening – 2H

The student will be able to :

• Identify implicit ideas and information heard in ______________________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Listening – 2I

The student will be able to :

• Demonstrate listening comprehension by ______________________

Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3A

The student will be able to :

• Pronounce the words _______ correctly

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3B

The student will be able to :

• Use new vocabulary about ______ in stories, pictures, descriptions, and/or classroom communication

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3C

The student will be able to :

• Speak using a variety of types of sentence stems about _____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3D

The student will be able to :

• Speak using the words _______ about ______________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3E

The student will be able to :

• Share in cooperative groups about _____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3F

The student will be able to :

• Ask and give information using the words __________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3G

The student will be able to :

• Express opinions, ideas, and feelings about _______ using the words/phrases ____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3H

The student will be able to :

• Narrate, describe, and explain _____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3I

The student will be able to :

• Use formal/informal English to say _____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Speaking – 3J

The student will be able to :

• Respond orally to information from a variety of media sources about _____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4A

The student will be able to :

• Identify relationships between sounds and letters by ____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4B

The student will be able to :

• Recognize the directionality of English text.

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4C

The student will be able to :

• Recognize the words/phrases __________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4D

The student will be able to :

• Use prereading supports such as __________ to understand ______________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4E

The student will be able to :

• Read materials about ______ with support of simplified text/visuals/word banks as needed

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4F

The student will be able to :

• Use visual and contextual supports to read ___________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4G

The student will be able to :

• Show comprehension of English text about _____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4H

The student will be able to :

• Demonstrate comprehension of text read silently by ______________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4I

The student will be able to :

• Show comprehension of text about _______ through basic reading skills, such as _________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4J

The student will be able to :

• Show comprehension of text/graphic sources about ______ through inferential skills such as _________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Reading – 4K

The student will be able to :

• Show comprehension of text about _______ through analytical skills such as ____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Writing – 5A

The student will be able to :

• Learn relationships between sounds and letters when writing about __________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Writing – 5B

The student will be able to :

• Write using newly acquired vocabulary about __________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Writing – 5C

The student will be able to :

• Spell English words such as ___________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Writing – 5D

The student will be able to :

• Edit writing about _________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Writing – 5E

The student will be able to :

• Use simple and complex sentences to write about _____________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Writing – 5F

The student will be able to :

• Write using a variety of sentence frames and selected vocabulary about __________

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Language Objective Sentence Stems:Writing – 5G

The student will be able to :

• Narrate, describe, and explain in writing about ___________

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