Students have developed a vocabulary of about 3,000 words and can communicate with simple phrases and sentences. They will ask simple questions, that may or may not be grammatically correct, such as " May I go to bathroom? " ELLs will also initiate short conversations with classmates. They will understand easy stories read in class with the support of pictures. They will also be able to do some content work with teacher support. Here are some simple tasks they can complete:
-Sound out stories phonetically.
-Read short, modified texts in content area subjects.
-Complete graphic organizers with word banks.
-Understand and answer questions about charts and graphs.
-Match vocabulary words to definitions.
-Study flashcards with content area vocabulary.
-Participate in duet, pair and choral reading activities.
-Write and illustrate riddles.
-Understand teacher explanations and two-step directions.
-Compose brief stories based on personal experience.
-Write in dialogue journals.
