WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST

ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION

Federal Functioning Level 7 – Beginning Literacy

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Date Date
OC.1 LISTENING & OC.3 GRAMMAR &
Initial Initial

1.7.1 Listen and indicate (by pointing or
circling) a specific letter, word, or picture.
1.7.2 Respond appropriately to high-frequency
commands (e.g., Stop! Come here.,
Stand up., etc) through physical action.
1.7.3 Demonstrate understanding of simple
words, phrases, and questions in a
familiar setting (e.g., classroom, home)
by indicating a picture or item.
1.7.4 Listen and indicate (by pointing or
circling) a specific cardinal/ordinal
number, quantity of money, or time on a
digital/analog clock.
Date
& ordinal numbers and count (1-20).
OC.2 SPEAKING
Initial
3.7.1 Express basic needs with very simple
words, learned phrases, and gestures
(without regard to accuracy in basic
grammar).
Date
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY &
Initial
4.7.1 Identify and pronounce the names of
letters of the alphabet and recite them in
order.
4.7.2 Pronounce single consonant sounds
(with difficulty).
4.7.3 Identify and pronounce cardinal and

2.7.1 Repeat words and phrases for

clarification and to improve
pronunciation.
2.7.2 Answer simple personal questions with
yes/ no or one word.
2.7.3 Introduce self and others.
2.7.4 Respond appropriately to simple
expressions of courtesy (e.g., Thanks.,
How are you?).
2.7.5 Ask simple learned questions (e.g., How
are you? What's your name? What time
is it?).
2.7.6 Greet, show gratitude, and express state
of being with very simple words and
phrases.

2.7.7 Express likes/dislikes using simple

phrases.

2.7.8 Name familiar things, people, and places

(e.g., family members, food, clothing,
colors, community facilities, room in a
house, furniture, jobs).

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ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION

Federal Functioning Level 8 – Low Beginning ESL

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Date Date
OC.1 LISTENING & &
OC.3 GRAMMAR
Initial Initial
1.8.1 Respond appropriately to a short
sequence of basic directions and 3.8.1 Express basic needs by making
commands through physical action. affirmative/negative statements (using
1.8.2 Listen to simple words and phrases drawn simple present/past).
from learned topics and indicate the
meaning (e.g., by pointing to or circling
pictures, symbols, or synonyms). Date
1.8.3 Respond appropriately through physical OC.4 PRONUNCIATION &
action to short emergency warnings (e.g., Initial
Get back!, Slow down!, Look out!).
4.8.1 Identify and pronounce cardinal and
ordinal numbers (1-9000).
Date 4.8.2 Pronounce short vowels in familiar words
OC.2 SPEAKING & (accent is acceptable).
Initial
2.8.1 Ask for very basic clarification, repetition,
or assistance using simple phrases.
2.8.2 Answer simple questions (what, when,
where) related to basic needs using one-
word or previously learned phrases
related to familiar topics (e.g., prices, time,
weather/season).
2.8.3 Express simple commands (e.g., Come
here., Help me., Give me that.).

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ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION

Federal Functioning Level 9 – High Beginning ESL

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Date Date
OC.1 LISTENING & OC.3 GRAMMAR &
Initial Initial
1.9.1 Listen for and indicate specific information 3.9.1 Make very simple statements on familiar
from very brief conversations, broadcasts topics demonstrating minimal control of
or announcements (in person, on the grammar in the past, present, and future
telephone, or on recordings). tenses.
1.9.2 Listen to simple face-to-face
conversations on familiar topics and
identify the main idea. Date
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION &
Initial
Date
OC.2 SPEAKING & 4.9.1 Pronounce (accent is acceptable) two-
Initial letter consonant blends (e.g., br-,
2.9.1 Ask and answer simple questions (what, sp-, cl-, -nd, -sk) and digraphs (e.g., ch,
when, where) related to basic needs using sh, th, wh, ph) in familiar words.
previously learned phrases or simple 4.9.2 Pronounce long vowels in familiar words
sentences related to familiar topics (e.g., (accent is acceptable).
locations, illness/injury, occupations,
transportation).
2.9.2 Describe familiar things, people, places, Date
and routines (e.g., clothing, weather, body OC.5 TELEPHONE &
parts, self, family members, home, local Initial
community, own country, daily schedule).
2.9.3 State very simple opinions, feelings, likes/ 5.9.1 Make emergency 911 calls (e.g., Help!
dislikes, agreement/disagreement (I like/ Fire! My address is…).
don't like.., I think/don't think.., I feel/don't
feel.. I agree/disagree that…).

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ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION
Federal Functioning Level 10 – Low Intermediate ESL
Student:
Instructor:
Date
OC.1 LISTENING & price).
Initial
1.10.1 Listen to a very simple recorded
conversation on a familiar topic (e.g.,
weather, daily activities) and identify
specific information.
1.10.2 Demonstrate understanding of simple
questions, answers, and statements in
standard dialect containing some
unfamiliar vocabulary, spoken slowly with
frequent repetition.
1.10.3 Follow very simple oral instructions (e.g.,
directions to a place in the classroom,
building, or community; instruction on how
to operate classroom or workplace
equipment).
Date
OC.2 SPEAKING & two- and three-letter consonant blends
Initial
2.10.1 Ask for clarification or repetition (e.g.,
Please repeat that., Say that slowly.).
2.10.2 Request information or assistance (e.g.,
for community services, customer service,
job openings, directions).
2.10.3 Describe a sequence of events in the past
on a topic related to personal life (e.g.,
coming to the U.S., starting English class).
2.10.4 Ask and answer questions (who, what,
how, and why) on familiar topics (e.g.,
own background, house, school, stores,
schedules, fares, job responsibilities,
weekend/vacation plans/activities).
2.10.5 Describe feelings, goals, abilities, actions,
jobs (e.g., plans for future, symptoms of
illness, native customs, directory
assistance, information requests).
2.10.6 State likes/dislikes, feelings, agreement/
disagreement, and satisfaction/
dissatisfaction.
2.10.7 Participate in simple face-to-face
conversations requiring a minimum of
courtesy (thanking, meeting, apologizing).
2.10.8 Give opinions, make suggestions, offer
advice.
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2.10.9 Compare two items (e.g., for size, color,
Date
OC.3 GRAMMAR &
Initial
3.10.1 Express basic needs demonstrating
minimal control of very basic grammar
(simple present, past, future, and present
perfect tenses; and the comparative).
Date
&
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY
Initial
4.10.1 Pronounce vowel diphthongs (e.g., au,
ow, oy) in familiar words (accent is
acceptable).
4.10.2 Pronounce (with an acceptable accent)
(e.g., str-, spl-, thr-, -rst) in familiar words.
4.10.3 Pronounce (with an acceptable accent)
familiar words containing the schwa
sound (e.g., away, upon).
4.10.4 Pronounce (with an acceptable accent)
familiar words containing ‘r-controlled’
vowels.
Date
&
OC.5 TELEPHONE
Initial
5.10.1 Participate in simple telephone
conversations requiring yes/no and
minimal responses and some requests
for clarification (e.g., Is your brother
home? Sorry, no. When will he be back?
Pardon me? Can I take a message?).
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ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION

Federal Functioning Level 11 – High Intermediate ESL

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Date
OC.1 LISTENING
Initial
1.11.1 Listen to an everyday conversation
(e.g., about local/world news, weather,
TV shows, leisure activities) with some
repetition or slower speech and indicate
the main idea and supporting details.
1.11.2 Detect the mood of a spoken message
by identifying the attitudes and feelings
of the speaker or the urgency of the
message.
1.11.3 Listen to a spoken narrative on a
familiar topic (e.g., a story told on a level
text audiotape, or by a classmate) and
indicate what happened (either by
retelling the story or marking correct
items on a worksheet).
1.11.4 Listen to spoken descriptions of people,
places, and objects and indicate what is
being described.
1.11.5 Follow multi-step oral instructions (e.g.,
use of a software program or classroom
machine, how to perform a dance step
or exercise routine, or how to locate/put
away an object/resource).
Date
OC.2 SPEAKING
Initial
2.11.1 Clarify by asking questions, rewording,
or repeating in order to be understood.
2.11.2 Request information or assistance (e.g.,
with credit cards, legal problems).
2.11.3 Ask and answer questions about
common topics (e.g., about the news,
weather, movies, TV programs).
2.11.4 Adjust language forms to the level of
formality required to fulfill basic courtesy
functions in face-to-face conversations
(with instructors, employers, peers).
2.11.5 Describe places, systems, and events
(i.e., native country/customs/
government, personal history, crimes,
accidents, celebrations, or historical
events) and make comparisons to
others.
& 2.11.6 Express generalities, obligations,
desires, agreement/disagreement/
uncertainty, and regrets.
2.11.7 Offer, accept, and decline invitations
and assistance.
2.11.8 Apologize/respond to apologies; offer/
respond to praise/criticism.
2.11.9 Ask for and give opinions,
explanations, suggestions, and advice.
2.11.10 Compare three or more items for best
value, appearance, etc.
Date
&
OC.3 GRAMMAR
Initial
3.11.1 Verbally express basic needs,
demonstrating inconsistent control of
basic grammar (simple present/past,
future, present/past continuous, and
present perfect tenses; and the
superlative).
Date
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY &
Initial
& 4.11.1 Reproduce all 42 phonemes of English
(accent is acceptable).
4.11.2 Use English intonation patterns and
pauses in statements, questions,
imperatives, and exclamations.
Date
OC.5 TELEPHONE &
Initial
5.11.1 Communicate on the telephone about
familiar subjects (e.g., job availability,
services offered, repairs needed).
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ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION
Federal Functioning Level 12 – Low Advanced ESL
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Date 2.12.6 Instruct someone orally on how to

OC.1 LISTENING
Initial
1.12.1 Listen to very short movies/broadcasts
of a non-technical, very general nature
and indicate comprehension of main
ideas.
1.12.2 Listen to an announcement or a report
(e.g., news, radio, medical) and identify
vital information.
1.12.3 Listen to instructions given in standard
dialect and at a normal rate with some
repetition and respond appropriately.
1.12.4 Listen to new vocabulary used in
context and indicate correct synonym/
definition.
1.12.5 Listen to common idioms and reduced
speech and indicate the correct
meaning or full form of the word or
phrase.
1.12.6 Listen to a spoken message and identify
the emotional content (e.g., anger,
compliment, sarcasm, grief).
Date
OC.2 SPEAKING
Initial
2.12.1 Use various strategies to clarify
meaning (i.e., paraphrasing, asking
questions, restating, negotiating
meaning).
2.12.2 Ask and answer questions fluently
regarding common topics (e.g., school
rules/policies, job interview, leisure
activities, preferences, accidents).
2.12.3 Request information or assistance
regarding common topics (e.g., major
purchases, loans, health issues, car or
appliance repairs, job promotions/
raises).
2.12.4 Use small talk to initiate, continue, and
conclude a short conversation.
2.12.5 Participate in a small-group discussion
on a randomly chosen topic of general
interest (e.g., current event, feelings and
beliefs, cultural norms, shopping,
sports) with some hesitations and
rewording.
& perform a common task (e.g., making
coffee, looking up information in a
directory, counting out change).
2.12.7 Express sympathy.
2.12.8 Complain about a specific problem (e.g.,
leaking faucet, no garbage pickup) and
give reasons for dissatisfaction.
Date
OC.3 GRAMMAR &
Initial
3.12.1 Express basic needs and handle limited
social demands demonstrating good,
but inconsistent, control of complex
grammar structures (perfect tenses;
conditional, adjectival, and adverbial
clauses; and the passive voice).
Date
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY &
Initial
& 4.12.1 Recite a short poem or limerick
demonstrating appropriate intonation,
rhythm, and stress.
Date
OC.5 TELEPHONE &
Initial
5.12.1 Participate in a telephone conversation
(of 3 minutes or more) on a familiar
subject (e.g., school assignments,
activity plans, unwanted solicitation).
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ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION

(Not an FFL: Optional) High Advanced

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Instructor: Date Enrolled:

Date causal relationship).

OC.1 LISTENING
Initial
1.13.1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of
conversations with native speakers
without requiring much repetition or
rewording.
1.13.2 Demonstrate understanding of
descriptions and narrations of factual
and technical materials (e.g., by
correctly labeling diagrams/pictures, by
filling in a written outline/graphic
organizer).
1.13.3 Listen to an oral presentation (e.g., an
infomercial, ad, political speech) and
identify such elements as fact and
opinion, bias, and accuracy.
& 2.13.6 Orally paraphrase/summarize a reading
passage of no more than one page,
from a trade magazine (e.g.,
Newsweek, Time).
2.13.7 Given a problem situation, speak
persuasively, negotiate options, and
resolve the conflict.
2.13.8 Given a controversial topic, state own
opinion, and clarify reasons for opinion.
Date
&
OC.3 GRAMMAR
Initial
3.13.1 Demonstrate some control of complex
grammatical patterns (perfect tenses
and passive constructions).

Date Date
OC.2 SPEAKING & OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY &
Initial Initial

2.13.1 Speak fluently in most formal and 4.13.1 Demonstrate good control of stress,
informal conversations on practical and rhythm, and intonation in delivering an
social topics (e.g., giving an opinion on oral presentation.
a movie/restaurant, recommending a
good place to shop for specific items/
prices).
Date
2.13.2 Speak with some fluency on technical
OC.5 TELEPHONE &
subjects and on special fields of interest
Initial
related to academic pursuits or work
demands (i.e., by giving a prepared 3-5 5.13.1 Make phone calls to gather information
minute demonstration or explanation on on an assigned topic (e.g., recreational
a self-selected topic). activities price/schedule, product
2.13.3 Request information and assistance availability/price, doctor/dentist
regarding topics of interest (e.g., higher qualification/availability, comparison of
education/ job requirements, vacation checking/savings accounts, loan
planning). information, housing features/price/
2.13.4 Summarize lectures or presentations of availability).
no more than five minutes (e.g., by
guest speakers, seen on video) by
restating main ideas.
2.13.5 Deliver a 3-5 minute, factual oral
presentation on a topic of the student's
choice (e.g., describing a work of art,
persuading someone, describing a

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ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 7 – Beginning Literacy Part 1
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Instructor: Date Enrolled:

Date Date
R/W.1 PHONEMIC AWARENESS/WORD
& R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION &
ANALYSIS
Initial Initial
1.7.1 Name letters of the alphabet. 5.7.1 Arrange a series of related pictures in
sequential order.
Date 5.7.2 Arrange letters in alphabetical order and
R/W.2 VOCABULARY & write them sequentially.
Initial
2.7.1 Identify numbers (1-20) and match to Date
quantities and words. R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION &
2.7.2 Read own basic personal identification Initial
(name, address, telephone). 6.7.1 Write dictated letters and numerals.
2.7.3 Match pictures or symbols to learned
vocabulary words and phrases.

Date
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY &
Initial
4.7.1 Accurately and legibly copy basic shapes,
numerals, and manuscript letters.
4.7.2 Accurately and legibly copy basic
personal information (name, address, etc.)
i.e., for simple forms or labeling an
envelope.
4.7.3 Develop and use own signature.

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ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 7 – Beginning Literacy Part 2
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Instructor: Date Enrolled:

Date Date
R/W.1 PHONEMIC AWARENESS/WORD
& R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY &
ANALYSIS
Initial Initial
1.7.2 Identify and pronounce single consonant 4.7.4 Accurately and legibly copy words,
sounds and use them to decode words. phrases, and short sentences.
1.7.3 Identify and pronounce short and long 4.7.5 Write learned vocabulary words,
vowel sounds. phrases, and simple sentences to label
1.7.4 Identify and match upper- and lower- pictures.
case manuscript letters. 4.7.6 Count items and write correct amounts
up to 20.
Date 4.7.7 Count money (coins and bills) and write
R/W.2 VOCABULARY & correct amounts (up to $20) using proper
Initial notation.
2.7.4 Identify numbers (1-100) and match to 4.7.8 Using proper notation, write dates in full,
quantities and words. abbreviated, and numeric forms.
2.7.5 Identify and match U.S. coins and bills to 4.7.9 Write telephone and Social Security
name and value. numbers and addresses using
2.7.6 Identify symbols and notation related to appropriate numerical format.
money and prices (i.e., dollar/cent signs, 4.7.10 Using proper notation, write correct time
decimal point, percent). to label analog clocks.
2.7.7 Identify and match common 4.7.11 Accurately complete a very simple form
abbreviations (days, months, years, time with personal information.
of day, and clothing sizes) to full form of
the word. Date
2.7.8 Locate dates on a calendar. R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION &
2.7.9 Interpret and match correct times on Initial
analog and digital clocks.
2.7.10 Identify common signs and labels with 5.7.3 Arrange numbers (1-100) in numerical
one word or symbol (e.g., no smoking, order and write them sequentially.
restroom, hospital, police, danger, stop,
poison). 5.7.4 Arrange a series of pictures showing the
passage of time in chronological order.
Date
5.7.5 Arrange scrambled words to make a
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION &
sentence.
Initial
3.7.1 Read and understand very short
sentences on learned topics using Date
vocabulary and structures previously R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION &
learned daily. Initial
3.7.2 Use context clues to identify missing 6.7.2 Write letters for dictated sounds.
words from simple sentences.
3.7.3 Indicate the answer to very simple factual
Date
written questions (yes/no, true/false)
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION &
about a very short, familiar story or
Initial
description.
7.7.1 Recognize punctuation used in sentence
3.7.4 Locate home country and USA on a map
endings (period, question mark, and
of the world.
exclamation mark).

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ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 8 – Low Beginning ESL
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Instructor: Date Enrolled:

Date Date
R/W.2 VOCABULARY & R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION &
Initial Initial

2.8.1 Identify numbers (1-900) and match to 6.8.1 Write dictated dates, telephone
words. numbers, amounts, and prices using
2.8.2 Match learned vocabulary words on appropriate numerical format.
familiar topics (e.g., family members, 6.8.2 Write dictated learned vocabulary.
home, classroom, body parts, jobs) to
pictures.
Date
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION &
Date Initial
&
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
Initial 7.8.1 Recognize and use periods for learned
abbreviations (e.g., Apr., Mon., tel.).
3.8.1 Make predictions about a text using 7.8.2 Identify and use periods for titles (e.g.,
visuals and titles. Mr., Mrs.).
3.8.2 Interpret and follow very simple visual 7.8.3 Recognize and use periods for sentence
instructions that utilize pictures and endings.
diagrams.
Date
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/ &
Date SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB TENSES Initial
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY &
Initial 8.8.1 Distinguish between simple present and
simple past by matching sentences to
4.8.1 Count money and write correct amounts pictures.
(up to $900) using proper notation.
4.8.2 Correctly endorse a given check.

Date
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION &
Initial

5.8.1 Sequence a simple list of words in

alphabetical order (by first letter).
5.8.2 Compose original simple sentences
(about self, family, home, country, work)
using learned vocabulary words and
phrases.

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ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 9 – High Beginning ESL
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Instructor: Date Enrolled:

Date using proper notation for time.

R/W.2 VOCABULARY
Initial
2.9.1 Identify numbers (1-9000) and match to
words.
2.9.2 Read written numbers (one, two, etc.),
times, prices, dates, sizes, and isolated
words and phrases in familiar contexts
(traffic signs, store ads, clothing tags, fast
food menus, calendars).
2.9.3 Distinguish between singular and plural
vocabulary words.
Date
&
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
Initial
3.9.1 Answer simple written questions (yes/no,
true/ false, short answer) that require
inference and drawing conclusions about
a familiar story or description.
3.9.2 Scan for specific information in simple
life-skill materials related to immediate
needs (i.e., ads, schedules, signs, forms,
telephone directory, addresses, and food
packaging).
3.9.3 Locate local city and county on a state
map and West Virginia on a map of the
USA.
3.9.4 Read and interpret short, simplified
stories on familiar topics containing
previously learned vocabulary and
sentence patterns.
3.9.5 Identify the sequence of a very simple
narrative passage (by arranging
sentences in correct order).
Date
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY
Initial
4.9.1 Write correct amounts (up to 9000) using
proper notation.
4.9.2 Accurately and legibly fill out checks for
amounts in the thousands.
4.9.3 Accurately write own return address on an
envelope (e.g., pre-addressed to utility
company).
4.9.4 Accurately and legibly fill in a time sheet
& Date
&
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
Initial
5.9.1 Sequence a list of numbers (up to the
thousands) in numerical order.
5.9.2 Write a series of related sentences
based on personal experience/familiar
material.
5.9.3 Compose a very simple message
(personal note to a friend or instructor).
Date
R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION &
Initial
6.9.1 Accurately spell learned vocabulary
words (for example name of city/state,
classroom items, family members, etc).
6.9.2 Use word endings to mark grammatical
elements (-s, -es, -‘s).
Date
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION &
Initial
7.9.1 Recognize and use capitalization rules
(including initial word in sentence, proper
names, dates, addresses, and the word
'I').
Date
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/
&
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB TENSES
Initial
8.9.1 Write simple statements (affirmative and
& negative) and questions using singular
and plural nouns.
8.9.2 Select the correct verb form to indicate
simple present, simple past, and present
continuous.

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ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 10 – Low Intermediate ESL
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Date Date
& &
R/W.2 VOCABULARY R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
Initial Initial

2.10.1 Identify and match abbreviations for
common weights and measures to full
form of word and visuals.
2.10.2 Identify contractions and match to
complete words.
2.10.3 Predict the meanings of unfamiliar
vocabulary and phrases using
contextual clues (e.g., synonyms,
antonyms).
2.10.4 Identify root word, prefixes, and suffixes.
5.10.1 Make a list organized with a clear
purpose (e.g., shopping, party, class
duties).
5.10.2 Compose a very simple story.
5.10.3 Write a telephone message including
time, date, number to call.
5.10.4 Compose and organize related
sentences to form paragraphs that
include a topic sentence and at least
two supporting details.

Date Date
& &
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION
Initial Initial

3.10.1 Use context clues to identify missing
words from paragraphs.
3.10.2 Read and interpret simple signs,
symbols, abbreviations, product labels,
and pictures in the context of specific
topics (e.g., employment, housing,
health).
3.10.3 Identify the main ideas and supporting
details/examples in simple familiar
material.
3.10.4 Read, interpret, and follow very simple,
one-step written directions.
3.10.5 Interpret simplified charts, graphs,
tables and maps to answer
informational questions.
Date
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY &
Initial
4.10.1 Accurately and legibly complete
simplified medical history, banking, or
order forms.
4.10.2 Accurately fill out simplified forms
(registration, change of address, job
application) requiring biographical/
personal information.
6.10.1 Use appropriate spelling rules (e.g.,
double final consonants) for adding -ing
and -ed endings to verbs.
Date
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION &
Initial
7.10.1 Identify apostrophes and quotation
marks.
7.10.2 Recognize and use commas for
addresses, dates, and simple series.
7.10.3 Identify and revise sentence fragments
and run-ons and errors in punctuation
(period, question mark, exclamation
mark, and comma) in simple and
compound sentences.
Date
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/
&
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB TENSES
Initial
8.10.1 Compose original simple sentences
using correct verb tenses (present, BE-
verb, present continuous, and past).

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Federal Functioning Level 11 – High Intermediate ESL Part 1
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R/W.2 VOCABULARY R/W.6 DICTATION/SPELLING
Initial Initial

2.11.1 Locate a specific item in an alphabetical
listing (class list, telephone directory,
dictionary) or in a topical listing (picture
dictionary, table of contents).
Date
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R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
Initial
3.11.1 Read and interpret (i.e., identifying
correct multiple-choice answers) short
narratives or descriptions even on
unfamiliar topics (with help from visuals).
6.11.1 Spell dictated, very basic sight/frequently
used words and useful single-syllable
words.
6.11.2 Write a brief telephone message based
on a conversation or a recording.
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R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
Initial
7.11.1 Use correct sentence endings, commas
in a series, and apostrophes in simple
and compound sentences.

Date
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R/W.4 LEGIBILITY/ACCURACY &
Initial SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB TENSES
Initial
4.11.1 Accurately address an envelope (i.e., to 8.11.1 Combine simple sentences to form
friend, instructor) including return compounds (using conjunctions and
address. commas).
8.11.2 Recognize and use appropriate forms of
Date regular/irregular verbs and possessive
& adjectives in composing sentences.
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION 8.11.3 Recognize and use consistent verb
Initial tenses (simple present, past, and future).
8.11.4 Recognize and use prepositions of time
5.11.1 Compose simple and compound and place.
sentences on familiar topics (e.g., family,
native country, home).
5.11.2 Compose a simple narrative description
about daily activities or past events in
chronological order.
5.11.3 Compose a short essay about a familiar
topic with a least three sequential
paragraphs (indenting each paragraph).
5.11.4 Write a short message, invitation, or
thank you note to an instructor, family
member, friend, or fellow worker.
5.11.5 Write a series of directions (e.g., a
recipe, directions to home/school).

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ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 11 – High Intermediate ESL Part 2
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R/W.2 VOCABULARY & R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION &
Initial Initial
2.11.2 Use roots and affixes (e.g., -ly, -ful, -less, 5.11.6 Compose a personal or business letter
re-, un-, pre-) to determine the meaning using proper conventions and format.
of unfamiliar words. 5.11.7 Compose a cohesive, three-paragraph
2.11.3 Identify synonyms and antonyms for new essay with an introduction and at least
words. three sequential paragraphs that have
2.11.4 Understand and predict the meaning of logical breaks in ideas, and transitional
unfamiliar vocabulary and phrases from words within and between paragraphs.
contextual and grammatical clues.
Date
Date R/W.6 DICTATION/SPELLING &
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION & Initial
Initial 6.11.3 Listen to oral instructions and write an
3.11.2 Locate pertinent information in ads, labels, accurate summary of the steps.
pay stubs, dictionaries, public signs, and 6.11.4 Use appropriate spelling rules (e.g.,
telephone/ building directories, and apply change y to i) to add -er, -est, and -ly
it to answer questions. endings to adjectives.
3.11.3 Read, paraphrase, and summarize
simplified materials on familiar topics (i.e., Date
simple newspaper articles on current R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION &
events, social letters, public information Initial
notices, or narratives). 7.11.2 Correctly capitalize elements in a letter
3.11.4 Draw conclusions and make inferences (i.e., address, salutation, and closing).
about short passages (by identifying
correct multiple choice answers or by 7.11.3 Use a dictionary or spell checker to
writing short answers to questions). check and correct spelling.
3.11.5 Identify main idea, details, and sequence
of events in short passages.
3.11.6 Read and follow simple, multi-step written
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/ Date
instructions and diagrams.
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/ &
3.11.7 Draw meaning from short multi-paragraph
VERB TENSES Initial
passages using contextual and syntactic
clues (pronoun references, transitional
words, sequential markers). 8.11.5 Recognize and use adjectives, adverbs,
3.11.8 Read and interpret simplified charts, and conjunctions in simple and
graphs, and maps (including directions). compound sentences.
3.11.9 Recognize and use comparison and 8.11.6 Recognize and use consistent subject/
contrast (e.g., to determine the best verb agreement, comparative adjectives,
values on products/services). and correct pronoun antecedents in
sentences and paragraphs.
Date 8.11.7 Recognize and use consistent verb tense
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY & (present, present continuous, past,
Initial future) in sentences and paragraphs.
4.11.2 Accurately and legibly fill out simple
authentic forms (i.e., job/ credit
applications, medical history, school
registration, banking).
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Federal Functioning Level 12 – Low Advanced ESL
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Date complex sentences.

R/W.2 VOCABULARY & 5.12.2 Compose a five-paragraph essay (of at
Initial
2.12.1 Draw meaning from unfamiliar words by
using contextual clues, knowledge of
cognates, and analyzing prefixes,
suffixes and roots.
2.12.2 Identify idioms in specific contexts and
paraphrase or identify synonyms.
Date
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION & vita using appropriate format.
Initial
3.12.1 Locate pertinent information in a
common reference source (i.e., an
English monolingual dictionary, atlas,
almanac, encyclopedia, or telephone
directory).
3.12.2 Read and interpret simple 200-word
articles on common topics (e.g.,
geography, culture, historical figures/
events, current events, and health) found
in encyclopedias, newspapers,
periodicals, and non-technical journals.
3.12.3 Summarize a written passage several
paragraphs in length.
3.12.4 Draw conclusions and make inferences
about expository writing or a short
selection of fiction (by writing complete
sentence answers to questions).
3.12.5 Follow multi-step, written instructions
(e.g., directions for food preparation).
3.12.6 Read and interpret authentic printed
materials (i.e., graphs, charts, tables, or
forms) found in newspapers, magazines,
medicine labels, recipes.
Date
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY & 8.12.1 Demonstrate proficiency in sentence
Initial
4.12.1 Record information accurately and
completely on authentic forms and
applications (e.g., an accident report,
drivers’ licenses application).
Date
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION & and appropriately (including modals,
Initial
5.12.1 Compose simple, compound, and
least 200 words) on a given topic that
includes a clear introduction, well-
developed ideas, relevant facts, details,
examples, and/or descriptions with
appropriate transitions and a clear
ending.
5.12.3 Compose personal letters or invitations
using appropriate tone and format.
5.12.4 Construct a simple resume or curriculum
5.12.5 Create simple tables (i.e., schedules; job
or class assignments).
5.12.6 Write a series of directions on how to
complete a task (i.e., pump gas, make
coffee, use a fax machine).
Date
R/W.6 DICTATION/SPELLING &
Initial
6.12.1 Correctly spell and divide useful learned
multi-syllabic words according to basic
rules (e.g., double consonants).
Date
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION &
Initial
7.12.1 Recognize and use correct punctuation
(commas, apostrophes, quotation marks,
colons, and semicolons) in compound
and complex sentences.
7.12.2 Edit and revise writing for parallel form,
grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/ Date
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB &
TENSES Initial
construction by combining two or more
sentences into one (using conjunctions
and/or commas).
8.12.2 Recognize and use prepositions and
interjections in compound and complex
sentences.
8.12.3 Use verb tenses and forms accurately
passive voice, and conditional tenses).
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Initial
3.13.1 Locate pertinent information on a research
topic in reference materials (found in
libraries or on the Internet).
3.13.2 Read and summarize short stories and
other recreational literature (not more than
20 pages) by identifying and paraphrasing
the main points of the passage.
3.13.3 Read and interpret technical materials and
complex manuals (in the student's own
field of interest) to identify pertinent facts
and paraphrase key points.
3.13.4 Analyze and make inferences about an
author’s point of view (by identifying the
main idea, identifying fact and opinion,
making logical conclusions, and
identifying faulty logic).
3.13.5 React personally to a persuasive essay by
drawing oral or written conclusions and
stating own opinion on the issue.
3.13.6 Draw meaning from written passages on
unfamiliar topics by using contextual and
syntactic clues.
3.13.7 Identify the techniques of comparison/
contrast; cause/effect; generalization/
example; figurative language, symbols,
fact/opinion in written passages.
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R/W.6 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
&
Initial
6.13.1 Follow the writing process to proofread
and rewrite an essay to assure sentence
variety, correct punctuation, grammar,
usage, cohesiveness, and relevant
supporting details.
6.13.2 Recognize and use capitalization rules
(including within quotations) to write
sentences with few errors.
6.13.3 Consistently use correct articles (a, an,
the) with few errors.
R/W.7 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/ Date
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/ &
Initial
VERB TENSES
7.13.1 Use verb tenses and forms accurately
and appropriately (including in reported
speech and conditional constructions) in
complex sentences.

Date
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION &
Initial
5.13.1 Utilize a variety of simple, compound,
and complex sentences in a cohesive
essay.
5.13.2 Write a simple outline of a written
passage or an oral presentation.
5.13.3 Use the writing process (brainstorm,
cluster, freewrite, and correct essay
structure) to construct an essay.
5.13.4 Compose business letters (i.e., a cover
letter for a job application or a letter of
complaint) using appropriate organization
and format (i.e., titles, paragraphing,
inside address, greeting, body, closing,
and signature).

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