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GK-FP1
Grade K Focal Point 1 |
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GK-FP2
Grade K Focal Point 2 |
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GK-FP3
Grade K Focal Point 3 |
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GK-FP4C
Grade K Focal Point 4 Connection |
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GK-FP5C
Grade K Focal Point 5 Connection |
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GK-FP6C
Grade K Focal Point 6 Connection |
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GK-FP7C
Grade K Focal Point 7 Connection |
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English Language Proficiency Levels (ELPL)
ELPL 1—Beginning students
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respond with one- to two-word phrases, understand simple questions, statements, or commands |
| • | use vocabulary limited to communicating basic needs |
| • | use nonverbal forms of communication |
| • | begin to apply basic phonemic awareness and phonics when reading |
ELPL 2—Advanced Beginning students
| • | respond with short phrases and sentences |
| • | are developing basic English syntax |
| • | display a limited social and academic vocabulary |
| • | read and write simple sentences |
ELPL 3—Intermediate students
| • | respond using complete sentences |
| • | can grasp basic English syntax |
| • | use a growing academic vocabulary |
| • | read and write more complex |
| • | sentences, short paragraphs, and brief essays or narratives |
ELPL 4—Advanced students
| • | have command of spoken English |
| • | understand and use academic vocabulary |
| • | read near grade level with occasional modifications |
| • | write more complex paragraphs and essays, with additional supports still required |
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Math Connects, Kindergarten
Cultural Consideration
In this clip, Jana Echevarria discusses the cultural considerations teachers should keep in mind when working with English Learners.
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