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ELL Levels
- 1. What are thelevels of English Language Learners (ELLs)? Hannah Williams EDIM 510
- 2. Level 1: ENTERING Ten hours to six months The “Silent Period” Pointing, gestures, and yes/no answers are Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/42672607@N05/5885010866/sizes/m/ common
- 3. Level 2: BEGINNING Up to six months after Level 1 1,000 word vocabulary One or two word phrases Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/56155476@N08/6660126951/sizes/m/
- 4. Level 3: DEVELOPING Up to 1 year after Level 2 3,000 word vocabulary Dialogue and simple questions are used Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25373834@N08/2475580517/sizes/m/
- 5. Level 4: EXPANDING Up to 1 year after Level 3 6,000 word vocabulary Complex statements and opinions are used Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/judybaxter/3058701315/sizes/m/
- 6. Level 5: BRIDGING Takes 5-7 years to reach Students participate fully in classroom activities Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/berkeleylab/4863700123/sizes/z/ Students’ vocabulary and grammar are comparable to native speakers’.
- 7. How can Isupport ELLs? Slow down and articulate Use lots of gestures, visuals, and graphics Provide more wait time Be encouraging, supportive, reassuring, patient, and positive! Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nscds/8033995879/sizes/m/
Editor's Notes
- #3 This Entering Level may be very short or very long, depending on the student. It is often referred to as the “silent period”, as students are often just soaking up the language, rather than actually speaking. Students will use a lot of gestures as they don’t yet have the English to communicate.
- #4 The Beginning Level lasts an additional six months after Level 1. Students have up to 1,000 words that they use and can understand. Students should now be able to speak in one to two word phrases.
- #5 Students at the Devleoping Level may remain in this level for an additional year after Level 2. They now have a 3,000 word vocabulary which they can speak and understand. Students at this stage begin to use dialogue and simple questions.
- #6 Students in the Expanding Level may remain at this level for an additional year after Level 3. Students now have 6,000 words that they use and understand. Students in this level can make complex statements, state their opinions, ask for clarification, and speak at greater length.
- #7 It typically takes students 5-7 years to reach the Bridging Level. At this level, students can participate in grade level classroom activities and are comparable to native English speakers. It is at this Bridging Level that students exit the ESL program.