English Language Proficiency Framework English Language Proficiency Framework Listening Grade Level:

English Language Proficiency Framework

and English Language Arts Connections

for Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing

and Mathematics Connections

Spring 2006

English Language Proficiency Framework Strand Content Standard Listening

1. Listening Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.

Speaking

2. Speaking Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information.

Reading

3. Foundations of Reading

Students shall apply concepts of print, acquire knowledge of spoken words and understand the relationship of speech to print as they develop a foundation for literacy.

4. Comprehension Students shall apply a variety of strategies to read and comprehend printed material.

5. Variety of Text Students shall read, examine, and respond to a wide range of texts for a variety of purposes.

6. Vocabulary, Word Study, and Fluency

Students shall acquire and apply skills in vocabulary development and word analysis to be able to read fluently.

Writing

7. Process Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write, using the writing process appropriately.

8. Purpose, Topics, Forms, and Audiences

Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics and audiences employing a wide range of forms.

9. Conventions Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work.

10. Craftsmanship Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing.

Refer to the Appendix for the Student Proficiency Level descriptions

English Language Proficiency Framework for

Listening

Spring 2006

1 Arkansas Department of Education

English Language Proficiency Framework Listening

English Language Proficiency Framework Strand Content Standard Listening

1. Listening Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.

Speaking

2. Speaking Students shall demonstrate effective oral communication skills to express ideas and to present information.

Reading

3. Foundations of Reading

Students shall apply concepts of print, acquire knowledge of spoken words and understand the relationship of speech to print as they develop a foundation for literacy.

4. Comprehension Students shall apply a variety of strategies to read and comprehend printed material.

5. Variety of Text Students shall read, examine, and respond to a wide range of texts for a variety of purposes.

6. Vocabulary, Word Study, and Fluency

Students shall acquire and apply skills in vocabulary development and word analysis to be able to read fluently.

Writing

7. Process Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write, using the writing process appropriately.

8. Purpose, Topics, Forms, and Audiences

Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics and audiences employing a wide range of forms.

9. Conventions Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work.

10. Craftsmanship Students shall develop personal style and voice as they approach the craftsmanship of writing.

Refer to the Appendix for the Student Proficiency Level descriptions

2 Arkansas Department of Education

English Language Proficiency Framework Listening

Grade Level: K-2 Strand: Listening

Standard 1: Listening Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.

Student Proficiency Levels

ELP Student Learning

Expectation Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

ELA Framework Connection

ELPL.1.K-2.1 Demonstrate active listening behaviors adjusting to various speakers

Demonstrate active listening behaviors adjusting to various speakers • facing the

speaker • making eye

contact • maintaining

attention • taking turns to

speak

Demonstrate active listening behaviors adjusting to various speakers • facing the

speaker • making eye

contact • maintaining

attention • taking turns to

speak

Demonstrate active listening behaviors adjusting to various speakers • facing the

speaker • making eye

contact • maintaining

attention • taking turns to

speak

Demonstrates active listening behaviors adjusting to various speakers • facing the

speaker • making eye

contact • maintaining

attention • taking turns to

speak

Demonstrate active listening behaviors adjusting to various speakers

OV.2.K.1 OV.2.1.1 OV.2.2.1

ELPL.1.K-2.2 Listen and identify details that support the topic

Listen and identify • comprehen-

sion of topic by responding nonverbally

• key vocabulary, with support

Listen and identify • comprehen-

sion of topic, using one- or two-word responses

• key vocabulary

Listen and identify • comprehen-

sion of topic, using simple phrases to respond

• Key vocabulary

Listen and identify details that support the topic, using simple sentences to respond

Listen and identify details that support the topic

OV.2.K.2 OV.2.1.2 OV.2.2.2

ELPL.1.K-2.3 Follow multiple- step oral directions and monitor for clarity

Follow one-step oral directions using visual cues

Follow one-step oral directions

Follow most multiple-step oral directions

Follow multiple- step oral directions and monitor for clarity

Follow multiple- step oral directions and monitor for clarity

OV.2.K.3 OV.2.1.3 OV.2.2.3

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ELPL.1.K-2.4 Demonstrate understanding of language structures

NA Demonstrate basic understanding of single words or simple phrases, using recombination

Demonstrate basic understanding of simple sentences, using recombination

Demonstrate understanding of simple and complex sentences, using recombination

Demonstrate understanding of language structures

3 Arkansas Department of Education

English Language Proficiency Framework Listening

Grade Level: K-2 Strand: Listening

Standard 1: Listening Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.

Student Proficiency Levels

ELP Student Learning

Expectation Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

ELA Framework Connection

ELPL.1.K-2.5 Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex and content-related vocabulary

Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary related to basic needs

Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary related to personal interests and familiar topics

Demonstrate understanding of most standard vocabulary used by teachers and peers

Demonstrate understanding of most age- appropriate vocabulary (including idioms, slang, transitional words, connectors)

Demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex and content-related vocabulary

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ELPL.1.K-2.6 Demonstrate understanding of tense

NA Begin to understand tense when used with contextual cues and teacher support

Begin to understand simple tense, without contextual cues

Begin to demonstrate understanding of tense

Demonstrate understanding of tense

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ELPL.1.K-2.7 Respond to complex and content-related questions about newly learned information

Respond to simple questions non-verbally

Respond to simple questions, using one- or two- word answers or short phrases

Respond to simple and some complex questions, using short sentences

Respond to increasingly complex questions

Respond to complex and content-related questions about newly learned information (e.g., compare/contrast)

4 Arkansas Department of Education

English Language Proficiency Framework Listening

Grade Level: K-2 Strand: Listening

Standard 1: Listening Students shall demonstrate effective listening skills in formal and informal settings to facilitate communication.

Student Proficiency Levels

ELP Student Learning

Expectation Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

ELA Framework Connection

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ELPL.1.K-2.8 Listen and respond to a variety of literary genres from diverse cultures

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