ELPS Student Expectations Learning Strategies ELPS 1A-1H Listening ELPS 2A-2I Speaking ELPS 3A-3J Reading ELPS 4A-4K Writing ELPS 5A-5G ELPS Index

Learning Strategies Click on an ELPS Student Expectation to view the associated 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

Listening Click 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

Speaking Click 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

Reading Click 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

Writing Click on an ELPS Student Expectation to view the associated 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

ELPS Index 1A: 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 Click to view Language Objective stems

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Learning Strategies – 1A The student will be able to : Use what you know about ____ to predict the meaning of _____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Learning Strategies – 1B 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 : Check how well you are able to say ________________

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Learning Strategies – 1C 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 _______ to learn new vocabulary about __________________

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Learning Strategies – 1D 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 discuss ________________

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Learning Strategies – 1E 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 and reuse the words/phrases __________ in a discussion/writing activity about ____________

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Learning Strategies – 1F 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 the phrase ___________ to learn the meaning of ____________

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Learning Strategies – 1G 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 formal/informal English to describe ________________

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Learning Strategies – 1H 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 ________________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Listening – 2B The student will be able to : Recognize the sounds used in the words ________________

Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective. Language Objective Sentence Stems: Listening – 2C The student will be able to : Identify important words and phrases heard in a discussion about ________________

Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective. Language Objective Sentence Stems: Listening – 2D The student will be able to : Check for understanding by ________________ Seek help by _______________

Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective. Language Objective Sentence Stems: Listening – 2E The student will be able to : Use supports such as ______ to enhance understanding of ______

Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective. Language Objective Sentence Stems: Listening – 2F The student will be able to : Use ________ (media source) to learn about/review ______________________

Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective. Language Objective Sentence Stems: Listening – 2G The student will be able to : Describe the general meaning, mains pints, and details heard in ______________________

Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective. Language Objective Sentence Stems: Listening – 2H The student will be able to : Identify implicit ideas and information heard in ______________________

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

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Speaking – 3B The student will be able to : Use new vocabulary about ______ in stories, pictures, descriptions, and/or classroom communication Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Speaking – 3C The student will be able to : Speak using a variety of types of sentence stems about _____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Speaking – 3D The student will be able to : Speak using the words _______ about ______________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Speaking – 3E The student will be able to : Share in cooperative groups about _____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Speaking – 3F The student will be able to : Ask and give information using the words __________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Speaking – 3G The student will be able to : Express opinions, ideas, and feelings about _______ using the words/phrases ____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Speaking – 3H The student will be able to : Narrate, describe, and explain _____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Speaking – 3I The student will be able to : Use formal/informal English to say _____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Speaking – 3J The student will be able to : Respond orally to information from a variety of media sources about _____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4A The student will be able to : Identify relationships between sounds and letters by ____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4B The student will be able to : Recognize the directionality of English text. Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4C The student will be able to : Recognize the words/phrases __________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4D The student will be able to : Use prereading supports such as __________ to understand ______________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

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

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4F The student will be able to : Use visual and contextual supports to read ___________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4G The student will be able to : Show comprehension of English text about _____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4H The student will be able to : Demonstrate comprehension of text read silently by ______________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4I The student will be able to : Show comprehension of text about _______ through basic reading skills, such as _________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4J The student will be able to : Show comprehension of text/graphic sources about ______ through inferential skills such as _________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Reading – 4K The student will be able to : Show comprehension of text about _______ through analytical skills such as ____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Writing – 5A The student will be able to : Learn relationships between sounds and letters when writing about __________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Writing – 5B The student will be able to : Write using newly acquired vocabulary about __________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Writing – 5C The student will be able to : Spell English words such as ___________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Writing – 5D The student will be able to : Edit writing about _________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Writing – 5E The student will be able to : Use simple and complex sentences to write about _____________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Writing – 5F The student will be able to : Write using a variety of sentence frames and selected vocabulary about __________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.

Language Objective Sentence Stems: Writing – 5G The student will be able to : Narrate, describe, and explain in writing about ___________ Reminder: This sentence stem is a basic example. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this sentence stem to their content objective.