Skill Descriptor:
Take age-appropriate actions to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities as global citizens.
Achievement Indicators:
Assess perspectives on a contemporary local, national, or international issue
Identify the historical roots of a selected issue
Compare with examples of empowerment and disempowerment discussed in this course
In the Elementary Block, English Language Arts learners “develop their ability to find information they are looking for, they begin to support their opinions and perspectives.
Skill Descriptor:
Describe and discuss thoughts, feelings, experiences, ideas, and opinions.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe emotions, personal experiences, and situations with details
Discuss thoughts and feelings with others providing examples of experiences
Use descriptive language to express personal ideas and opinions
Skill Descriptor:
Express and discuss thoughts, feelings, experiences, ideas, and opinions, and consider those of their peers.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe their thoughts and emotions, personal experiences, and the experiences of others with details
Use descriptive language to express personal ideas and wonderings
Skill Descriptor:
Express and discuss thoughts, feelings, experiences, ideas, and opinions, and consider those of their peers.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe their thoughts and emotions, personal experiences, and the experiences of others with details
Use descriptive language to express personal ideas and wonderings
Use complete sentences and/or full thoughts to make a point
English Language Learners in the Middle Block “get to know themselves and others and use language to understand and navigate their world” and “engage with a variety of text forms, genres, and modes.” Specific expectations involve communicating effectively and persuasively, evaluating and responding, communicating using technology, and analyzing media critically.
Skill Descriptor:
Describe and contribute thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and compare to those of their peers.
Achievement Indicators:
Express observations, understandings, viewpoints and perspectives
Compare and contrast observations, understandings, viewpoints, and perspectives that have been shared by others
Skill Descriptor:
Describe and contribute thoughts, feelings, and experiences and compare to those of their peers.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe observations, understandings, viewpoints, and perspectives
Compare and contrast observations, understandings, viewpoints, and perspectives that have been shared by others
Skill Descriptor:
Describe and communicate thoughts, feelings, and experiences as well as personal strengths
Achievement Indicators:
Describe observations, understandings, viewpoints and perspectives
At this level, “learners engage with a variety of text types including picture books, magazines, non-fiction text, and audio books. They imagine alternate storylines, examine characters through role-play and exploration, and investigate facts and information with curiosity… As learners develop their interests and opinions, they transfer expressive and receptive language skills to social interactions and play.