Colorado State Standards Alignments Kindergarten through...

Colorado State Standards Alignments Kindergarten through Grade Twelve

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Colorado State Standards Alignments

Standards List with Aligned Product Skills

The Standards list with Product Aligned Skills Report is a standards-oriented document showing the entire list of standards for the subject and grade on the left side of the report with the aligning product objectives on the right side. This alignment report shows the breadth of standards coverage for the purpose and focus of this product.

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Grades 3 - 5 ....................................................22

Grades 6 - 8 ....................................................44

Grades 9 - 12 ....................................................63

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Agency Tag Set NameColorado, ESL, 2005, Kindergarten-Grade 2, English Language Development Standards, produced by Colorado Department of Education

Standard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionCO 1 - English Language Learners listen for information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 1.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 1.a.1 - Follow clear one-step directions in 1:1 situations.

Skill Area 1 - Overall Product (OP)

Skill 16 - OP16 Developing listening comprehension skillsSkill 18 - OP18 Recognizing a purpose for listening

Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 7 - L07 - Recognizing a purpose for listeningSkill 10 - L10AC Determining the purpose or purposes for listeningSkill 11 - L11AC Understanding and following one- and two-step directions

Skill 15 - L15AC Acquiring and refining listening comprehension

Skill Area 11 - Oral Communication (OC)

Skill 12 - OC12AC Understand simple one-step directions

CO 1.a.2 - Respond non-verbally or in one- or two-word phrases to greetings and requests in 1:1 situations.


Skill 10 - OP10 Progressing from English words to phrases to sentences and short monologues/dialoguesSkill 11 - OP11 Practicing common communicative tasksSkill 13 - OP13 Building interpersonal communication skills

Skill Area 12 - Communicative Tasks (CT)

Skill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byesSkill 25 - CT25 Practicing making offers, requests and giving responses

CO 1.a.3 - Respond to simple questions with one or two words in 1:1 situations, e.g.: yes/no, personal information, either/or.


Skill 11 - OP11 Practicing common communicative tasks

Skill 13 - OP13 Building interpersonal communication skills


Skill 1 - CT01 - Practicing affirmative statementsSkill 2 - CT02 - Practicing negative statementsSkill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answers

Standards List with Aligned Product SkillsProduct NameEnglish in a Flash

English in a Flash Kindergarten - Grade 2

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Standard Skill Area Description Skill Description


Skill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 1.a.4 - Demonstrate comprehension of stories and information by responding nonverbally, e.g.: listening, pointing, moving, matching, drawing or gesturing or with simple word responses.


Skill 16 - OP16 Developing listening comprehension skills

Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 15 - L15AC Acquiring and refining listening comprehension

CO 1.a.5 - Understand key words and familiar phrases.


Skill 2 - OP02 Acquiring English through active listeningSkill 16 - OP16 Developing listening comprehension skills

Skill Area 9 - Vocabulary Acquisition (VA)

Skill 1 - VA01 - Acquiring a core vocabularySkill 10 - VA10 Building vocabulary


Skill 5 - OC05 Recognizing language chunks (syntactic phrasal structures)

Skill 7 - OC07 Recognizing basic expressions (social discourse expressions)Skill 15 - OC15 Recognizing idiomatic expressions

Skill Area 14 - Professional Development (PD) - Set up for Success

Skill 3 - PD05 Building vocabulary gradually from words to phrases, to sentences and dialogues

CO 1.a.6 - Recognize patterns of sound in oral language, e.g.: rhyming.


Skill 1 - OP01 Recognizing sounds of English

Skill Area 5 - Phonemic Awareness (PA)

Skill 10 - PA10 Recognizing rhyming wordsSkill 11 - PA11AC Identifying and writing rhyming words

Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 3 - L03 - Listening to rhyming wordsSkill 4 - L04 - Listening to the stress patterns of words, phrases, and sentencesSkill 5 - L05 - Listening to a variety of oral languageSkill 6 - L06 - Recognizing that intonation and volume of voice carry meaning


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CO 1.a.7 - Listen for specific purposes and main ideas.


Skill 2 - OP02 Acquiring English through active listeningSkill 18 - OP18 Recognizing a purpose for listening

Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 7 - L07 - Recognizing a purpose for listeningSkill 10 - L10AC Determining the purpose or purposes for listeningSkill 15 - L15AC Acquiring and refining listening comprehension


Skill 12 - CT12 Recognizing a speaker's purpose

CO 1.a.8 - Hear and discriminate among a number of phonemes representing sounds specific to the English language.



Skill Area 2 - Technology - Software (TS)

Skill 4 - TS04 - Developing a robust phonemic understanding of sounds and dialects with audio input

Skill Area 3 - Graphophonemic Knowledge (GK)

Skill 1 - GK01 - Acquiring knowledge of the English sound system

Skill 2 - GK02 - Recognizing the sounds of names of lettersSkill 3 - GK03 - Recognizing the sounds of letter combinationsSkill 4 - GK04AC Distinguishing beginning and ending sounds of one-syllable words

Skill Area 4 - General Readiness (GR)

Skill 5 - GR05 Knowing the sounds of letters


Skill 7 - PA07 Developing an awareness of American English phonemesSkill 8 - PA08 Understanding that a phoneme is one distinct soundSkill 13 - PA13 Recognizing words that have same beginning and ending sounds

Skill Area 6 - Phonics (PH) Skill 1 - PH01 - Developing phonetic knowledge of soundsSkill 2 - PH02 - Recognizing consonant soundsSkill 3 - PH03 - Recognizing consonant blendsSkill 4 - PH04 - Recognizing vowel sounds

Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 1 - L01 - Listening to sounds of letters


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Skill 2 - L02 - Listening to sounds of letters combined into words

CO 1.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 1.b.1 - Follow clear two/three-step directions in 1:1 situations.



Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 7 - L07 - Recognizing a purpose for listeningSkill 10 - L10AC Determining the purpose or purposes for listeningSkill 11 - L11AC Understanding and following one- and two-step directions

Skill 15 - L15AC Acquiring and refining listening comprehension


Skill 11 - OC11AC Understand simple two-step directions

CO 1.b.2 - Respond to familiar social language.


Skill 11 - OP11 Practicing common communicative tasksSkill 13 - OP13 Building interpersonal communication skills


Skill 7 - OC07 Recognizing basic expressions (social discourse expressions)Skill 9 - OC09 Practicing basic vocabulary


Skill 1 - CT01 - Practicing affirmative statementsSkill 2 - CT02 - Practicing negative statementsSkill 3 - CT03 - Practicing commands

Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 5 - CT05AC Responding to questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answersSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 13 - CT13 Practicing giving advice and warningsSkill 14 - CT14 Practicing giving complimentsSkill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byes


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Skill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences

Skill 17 - CT17 Practicing orally communicating basic needsSkill 18 - CT18 Practicing explaining needs, desires, and plans

Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 20 - CT20 Practicing explaining plans and possibilitiesSkill 21 - CT21 Practicing giving remindersSkill 25 - CT25 Practicing making offers, requests and giving responses

Skill 26 - CT26 Practicing giving addresses, directions, and explaining locationsSkill 27 - CT27 Practicing making appointments and schedulesSkill 28 - CT28 Practicing asking to borrow and lendSkill 29 - CT29 Practicing giving clarificationSkill 31 - CT31 Practicing asking for or offering helpSkill 32 - CT32 Practicing invitations and apologiesSkill 33 - CT33 Practicing giving or asking for permissionSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal informationSkill 35 - CT35 Practicing making suggestions

CO 1.b.3 - Respond to simple and some complex questions with words or phrases, e.g.: either/or, who/how.




Skill 1 - CT01 - Practicing affirmative statementsSkill 2 - CT02 - Practicing negative statementsSkill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answersSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questions


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Skill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 1.b.4 - Comprehend stories, key concepts of content area information and oral presentations with contextual support, e.g.: graphic organizers, posters, diagrams, charts.


Skill 3 - OP03 Acquiring English through visual input (graphics with sound and graphics with text and sound)



CO 1.b.5 - Identify characters and sequence in a story.


CO 1.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 1.c.1 - Follow multiple-step directions.

Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 10 - L10AC Determining the purpose or purposes for listeningSkill 15 - L15AC Acquiring and refining listening comprehension

CO 1.c.2 - Follow meaning when working in pairs, small group, or whole class discussions on personal, social, or grade-level academic topics.


Skill 7 - OP07 Acquiring phonological awareness and knowledge of English grammatical structures

Skill 11 - OP11 Practicing common communicative tasksSkill 12 - OP12 Acquiring academic communication skills and vocabulary


Skill Area 15 - Professional Development (PD) - Motivation

Skill 2 - PD12 Learning independently and/or with the class

CO 1.c.3 - Demonstrate comprehension of read-aloud stories, content area information, and oral presentations with contextual support by paraphrasing, explaining, expressing opinions, etc.



Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 15 - L15AC Acquiring and refining listening comprehensionSkill 16 - L16AC Retelling stories


Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinions

CO 1.c.4 - Respond to complex and content-related questions about newly learned information, e.g.: compare and contrast.




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Skill 8 - CT08AC Answering clarifying questions about textSkill 22 - CT22 Practicing identifying, describing, and comparing

CO 1.c.5 - Identify main idea and details in a story.



Skill 8 - CT08AC Answering clarifying questions about text

CO 1.c.6 - Demonstrate understanding of some idiomatic expressions by responding appropriately to such expressions as "hit the road."


Skill 7 - OC07 Recognizing basic expressions (social discourse expressions)

Skill 15 - OC15 Recognizing idiomatic expressions

CO 2 - English Language Learners speak to convey information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 2.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 2.a.1 - Use gestures, single words, and simple phrases in greetings, routine conversations and to communicate needs.




Skill 1 - OC01 - Combining words into phrasesSkill 7 - OC07 Recognizing basic expressions (social discourse expressions)Skill 9 - OC09 Practicing basic vocabulary


Skill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byesSkill 17 - CT17 Practicing orally communicating basic needsSkill 18 - CT18 Practicing explaining needs, desires, and plans

CO 2.a.2 - Use both social and academic learned vocabulary in context.


Skill 8 - OP08 Practicing 4050 explicitly taught English words across three libraries


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Skill 12 - OP12 Acquiring academic communication skills and vocabulary




Skill 9 - OC09 Practicing basic vocabulary

CO 2.a.3 - State basic personal information, e.g.: age, name, family members.




Skill 30 - CT30 Practicing giving general informationSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 2.a.4 - Participate in classroom group activities, e.g.: chants, songs, choral readings.CO 2.a.5 - Retell simple stories and personal experiences using key words and phrases.

Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 16 - L16AC Retelling stories

CO 2.a.6 - Respond to simple questions related to immediate context with single words, e.g.: yes/no, either/or, basic personal information.





Skill 4 - OC04 Using context clues


Skill 1 - CT01 - Practicing affirmative statementsSkill 2 - CT02 - Practicing negative statementsSkill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answersSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 2.a.7 - Approximate pronunciation of a number of phonemes representing sounds particular to the English language and single words.




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Skill 2 - GK02 - Recognizing the sounds of names of lettersSkill 3 - GK03 - Recognizing the sounds of letter combinations




Skill 7 - PA07 Developing an awareness of American English phonemesSkill 8 - PA08 Understanding that a phoneme is one distinct sound


Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 2 - L02 - Listening to sounds of letters combined into words

CO 2.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 2.b.1 - Imitate appropriate language in formal and informal settings.




CO 2.b.2 - Use vocabulary learned in content area lessons.


Skill 8 - OP08 Practicing 4050 explicitly taught English words across three librariesSkill 12 - OP12 Acquiring academic communication skills and vocabulary





CO 2.b.3 - Use simple sentences to express needs and ideas about familiar topics in social and academic contexts.




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Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 13 - CT13 Practicing giving advice and warningsSkill 14 - CT14 Practicing giving complimentsSkill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byesSkill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences


Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 26 - CT26 Practicing giving addresses, directions, and explaining locationsSkill 27 - CT27 Practicing making appointments and schedulesSkill 28 - CT28 Practicing asking to borrow and lendSkill 29 - CT29 Practicing giving clarificationSkill 30 - CT30 Practicing giving general informationSkill 31 - CT31 Practicing asking for or offering helpSkill 32 - CT32 Practicing invitations and apologiesSkill 33 - CT33 Practicing giving or asking for permissionSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information


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CO 2.b.4 - Retell familiar stories and experiences using simple sentences.


CO 2.b.5 - Initiate conversation in social and academic settings using simple sentences.CO 2.b.6 - Contribute to classroom and small group discussions by responding to and asking simple questions.









CO 2.b.7 - Approximate pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation of English.











Skill 7 - PA07 Developing an awareness of American English phonemes

Skill Area 6 - Phonics (PH) Skill 1 - PH01 - Developing phonetic knowledge of sounds


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Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 2 - L02 - Listening to sounds of letters combined into wordsSkill 4 - L04 - Listening to the stress patterns of words, phrases, and sentencesSkill 6 - L06 - Recognizing that intonation and volume of voice carry meaning

CO 2.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 2.c.1 - Communicate information and feelings clearly in conversations.





Skill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences

Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 30 - CT30 Practicing giving general informationSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 2.c.2 - Contribute to classroom discussions by asking/answering questions, giving opinions, disagreeing, and sharing experiences.






Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answersSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinions



CO 2.c.3 - Retell, narrates and paraphrases stories with descriptive detail including characters and setting.



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CO 2.c.4 - Use both formal and informal language, e.g.: interviewing, persuasive speech, with attention to grammar, vocabulary, intonation, and pronunciation.

Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 6 - L06 - Recognizing that intonation and volume of voice carry meaning

CO 2.c.5 - Use expanded and descriptive vocabulary related to content areas.




Skill 10 - VA10 Building vocabulary

Skill 22 - VA22 Recognizing descriptors


Skill 8 - PD10 Acquiring academic vocabulary

CO 3 - English Language Learners read for information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 3.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 3.a.1 - Recognize print carries meaning.


Skill 17 - OP17 Knowing the concepts of print


Skill 1 - GR01 - Making connections among print/spoken language/meaningSkill 2 - GR02AC Matching spoken words to printed words

CO 3.a.2 - Recognize own name in print.CO 3.a.3 - Demonstrate understanding of sound-symbol relationships appropriate to grade level.









Skill 1 - GR01 - Making connections among print/spoken language/meaning


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Skill 8 - PA08 Understanding that a phoneme is one distinct sound

CO 3.a.4 - Use illustrations and background knowledge to create meaning from read aloud stories.


Skill 3 - OP03 Acquiring English through visual input (graphics with sound and graphics with text and sound)Skill 4 - OP04 Retaining English through graphics and sound with no translation needed


Skill 5 - TS05 Developing instant recognition of meaning through graphics and sound


Skill 4 - PD06 Building vocabulary using the senses: seeing graphics and text and hearing pronunciations

CO 3.a.5 - Respond to simple stories read aloud using physical actions and other means of non-verbal communication, e.g.: matching objects, pointing, drawing, etc.

CO 3.a.6 - Point out text features, e.g.: front and back cover, title, and author.CO 3.a.7 - Show awareness of directionality.


Skill 14 - OP14 Developing tracking skills


Skill 10 - GR10 Using the sequence of reading from left to right and top to bottom

CO 3.a.8 - Recognize English phonemes that students are already able to hear and produce.





Skill 3 - GK03 - Recognizing the sounds of letter combinations





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Skill 5 - PH05AC - Choosing the correct short vowel to complete a wordSkill 6 - PH06 Differentiating minimal pairs

CO 3.a.9 - Recognize patterns in written, e.g. rhyming, word families.


Skill 10 - PA10 Recognizing rhyming words

CO 3.a.10 - Recognize the difference between letters and numbers.

CO 3.a.11 - Demonstrate an understanding of prediction and sequence using key words and physical actions, e.g.: arranging a series of pictures into sequence.CO 3.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 3.b.1 - Read patterned language and familiar stories at appropriate grade level.CO 3.b.2 - Has command of sound/symbol relationship and basic rules in word formation.









Skill 1 - GR01 - Making connections among print/spoken language/meaningSkill 5 - GR05 Knowing the sounds of lettersSkill 6 - GR06 Differentiating words from lettersSkill 7 - GR07 Recognizing specific sequences of letters and words

Skill 8 - GR08 Recognizing separate words and sentencesSkill 11 - GR11 Identifying syllables


Skill 1 - PA01 - Using phonemic awareness to read


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CO 3.b.3 - Show command of left/right directionality.





CO 3.b.4 - Recognize sight words, which have been taught in context.


Skill 8 - OP08 Practicing 4050 explicitly taught English words across three librariesSkill 15 - OP15 Developing basic, high frequency, and sight vocabulary in English



Skill 18 - VA18 Recognizing high frequency words

CO 3.b.5 - Use illustrations and background knowledge in combination with more complex vocabulary to create meaning and predict text.CO 3.b.6 - Read and understand the meaning of words, phrases, and short sentences with familiar vocabulary and text independently.



Skill 10 - OP10 Progressing from English words to phrases to sentences and short monologues/dialoguesSkill 15 - OP15 Developing basic, high frequency, and sight vocabulary in English


Skill 8 - GR08 Recognizing separate words and sentencesSkill 9 - GR09 Differentiating between phrases and sentences, including dialogue





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Skill 21 - VA21 Achieving automaticity in recognizing language components

CO 3.b.7 - Respond to simple stories read aloud using simple sentences.


Skill 17 - PA17AC Demonstrating reading comprehension by asking and answering questions of the text

Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 15 - L15AC Acquiring and refining listening comprehensionSkill 16 - L16AC Retelling stories

CO 3.b.8 - Describe text features, e.g.: front and back cover, title, and author.CO 3.b.9 - Demonstrate an understanding of prediction, main idea, and sequence using key words and simple sentences.CO 3.b.10 - Demonstrate knowledge of grade-appropriate syntax by correcting some errors when reading aloud.



CO 3.b.11 - Comprehend key concepts of grade-appropriate content area text supported within an instructional unit.CO 3.b.12 - Follow simple written directions.CO 3.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 3.c.1 - Use basic reading strategies to make text comprehensible and meaningful, e.g.: prior knowledge, previewing, reviewing, asking questions, predicting, self-correction.


Skill 16 - PA16 Developing reading comprehension

Skill Area 13 - Professional Development (PD)- Measurement

Skill 1 - PD01 Monitoring vocabulary acquisition

CO 3.c.2 - Has command of sound/symbol relationship and basic rules of word formation in phrases, simple sentences, and simple texts.








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Skill 1 - GR01 - Making connections among print/spoken language/meaningSkill 5 - GR05 Knowing the sounds of lettersSkill 6 - GR06 Differentiating words from lettersSkill 7 - GR07 Recognizing specific sequences of letters and words

Skill 8 - GR08 Recognizing separate words and sentencesSkill 11 - GR11 Identifying syllables


Skill 1 - PA01 - Using phonemic awareness to readSkill 7 - PA07 Developing an awareness of American English phonemesSkill 8 - PA08 Understanding that a phoneme is one distinct sound

CO 3.c.3 - Use knowledge of print conventions to construct meaning, e.g.: capitalization, commas, periods, questions marks.


Skill 36 - CT36 Practicing writing conventions in context

CO 3.c.4 - Demonstrate ability to comprehend text and use new information to respond appropriately.

CO 3.c.5 - Respond appropriately to questions about main idea and story elements.


CO 3.c.6 - Answer questions about inferences, cause, and effect, problem solving.CO 3.c.7 - Summarize the essential elements of a story in logically connected sentences.


CO 3.c.8 - Demonstrate grade-appropriate syntax by correcting errors more consistently when reading.



CO 3.c.9 - Follow written directions.


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CO 4 - English Language Learners write to convey information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 4.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 4.a.1 - Show awareness of directionality.





CO 4.a.2 - Reproduce upper and lower case letters legibly.


Skill 59 - CT59AC Writing upper- and lower-case letters independently

CO 4.a.3 - Write own name.CO 4.a.4 - Recognize that oral language can be written.




Skill 1 - GR01 - Making connections among print/spoken language/meaningSkill 2 - GR02AC Matching spoken words to printed words

CO 4.a.5 - Reproduce print seen in the environment.CO 4.a.6 - Communicate prior knowledge through drawings, picture stories, and captions.CO 4.a.7 - Label familiar objects and pictures, including key parts of content area objects.


Skill 2 - GR02AC Matching spoken words to printed words

CO 4.a.8 - Write about personal experiences using pictures, letters, and numbers.CO 4.a.9 - Write pattern sentences with assistance.CO 4.a.10 - Use familiar words presented and emphasized in content, e.g.: literature, math, and science area lessons.





CO 4.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 4.b.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of directionality, space between words and upper/lower case letters.






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CO 4.b.2 - Supply missing words in familiar or framed patterns.CO 4.b.3 - Dictate and copy a simple sentence about a picture or experience.CO 4.b.4 - Write a phrase or simple sentence about an event or character from a predictable text read aloud.

CO 4.b.5 - Write simple phrases/sentences about group or shared activity with assistance.CO 4.b.6 - Write simple sentences with spelling approximations and accurate end punctuation.


Skill 65 - CT65AC Writing sentences that maintain focus on a topic

CO 4.b.7 - Incorporate background knowledge into writing.CO 4.b.8 - Use some sight words and familiar words correctly in writing.


Skill 65 - CT65AC Writing sentences that maintain focus on a topic

CO 4.b.9 - Write a simple narrative with beginning, middle, and end including sequencing words, e.g.: next, then with guidance.CO 4.b.10 - Write a simple descriptive sentence based on observation and learned vocabulary related to content areas.CO 4.b.11 - Use pre-writing strategies, e.g.: timelines, web, maps, pictures with assistance.CO 4.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 4.c.1 - Write stories about a series of pictures sequentially and with details.CO 4.c.2 - Proofread own writing.CO 4.c.3 - Write a variety of sentences, e.g.: interrogative, declarative, and exclamatory.

Skill Area 10 - Grammatical Structure Acquisition (GS)

Skill 10 - GS10 Recognizing basic sentence structure

Skill 12 - GS12 Practicing a variety of sentence structures

CO 4.c.4 - Write simple sentences and short paragraphs to demonstrate content area learning.CO 4.c.5 - Write short narrative stories that include the elements of setting, characters, and events.CO 4.c.6 - Demonstrate effective use of organizational structures and transitional words.


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CO 4.c.7 - Write expository compositions based on classroom activities and experiences, e.g.: science experiments, field trips.CO 4.c.8 - Communicate in writing using a variety of genre, e.g.: expository, descriptive, letters, poetry, autobiography.CO 4.c.9 - Use conventional spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.


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Agency Tag Set NameColorado, ESL, 2005, Grades 3-5, English Language Development Standards, produced by Colorado Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionCO 1 - English Language Learners listen for information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 1.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 1.a.1 - Follow clear one-step directions in 1:1 situations.



Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 7 - L07 - Recognizing a purpose for listeningSkill 15 - L15AC Acquiring and refining listening comprehension

CO 1.a.2 - Respond non-verbally or in one- or two-word phrases to greetings and requests in 1:1 situations.





CO 1.a.3 - Respond to simple questions with one or two words in 1:1 situations, e.g.: yes/no, open/ended, personal information, either/or.





Skill 1 - CT01 - Practicing affirmative statementsSkill 2 - CT02 - Practicing negative statementsSkill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 5 - CT05AC Responding to questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answersSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information


English in a Flash Grades 3 - 5

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Agency Tag Set NameColorado, ESL, 2005, Grades 3-5, English Language Development Standards, produced by Colorado Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill Description


CO 1.a.4 - Demonstrate comprehension of stories, information, and academic content by responding nonverbally, e.g.: listening, pointing, moving, matching, drawing, and gesturing.




Skill 6 - PA06AC Answering WH questions from text


Skill 5 - CT05AC Responding to questions

CO 1.a.5 - Understand key words and familiar phrases.




Skill 5 - PA05AC Focusing on key words and connecting with prior knowledge







Skill 3 - PD05 Building vocabulary gradually from words to phrases, to sentences and dialogues

CO 1.a.6 - Recognize patterns of sound in oral language, e.g.: rhyming.





Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 3 - L03 - Listening to rhyming wordsSkill 4 - L04 - Listening to the stress patterns of words, phrases, and sentencesSkill 5 - L05 - Listening to a variety of oral languageSkill 6 - L06 - Recognizing that intonation and volume of voice carry meaning

CO 1.a.7 - Listen for specific purposes and main ideas.




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Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 7 - L07 - Recognizing a purpose for listening
















Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 1 - L01 - Listening to sounds of lettersSkill 2 - L02 - Listening to sounds of letters combined into words

CO 1.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 1.b.1 - Follow clear multiple-step directions in 1:1 situations.




CO 1.b.2 - Respond to familiar social language.




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Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answersSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 13 - CT13 Practicing giving advice and warningsSkill 14 - CT14 Practicing giving complimentsSkill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byesSkill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences


Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 20 - CT20 Practicing explaining plans and possibilitiesSkill 21 - CT21 Practicing giving remindersSkill 25 - CT25 Practicing making offers, requests and giving responses

Skill 26 - CT26 Practicing giving addresses, directions, and explaining locationsSkill 27 - CT27 Practicing making appointments and schedules


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Skill 28 - CT28 Practicing asking to borrow and lendSkill 29 - CT29 Practicing giving clarificationSkill 31 - CT31 Practicing asking for or offering helpSkill 32 - CT32 Practicing invitations and apologiesSkill 33 - CT33 Practicing giving or asking for permissionSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal informationSkill 35 - CT35 Practicing making suggestions

CO 1.b.3 - Respond to simple and some complex questions with words and phrases, e.g.: open/ended, either/or, who/how).












Skill 5 - CT05AC Responding to questions

CO 1.b.5 - Identify characters, setting, and sequence in a story.



CO 1.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 1.c.1 - Follow multiple-step directions.


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CO 1.c.2 - Follow meaning when working in pairs, small group, or whole class discussions on personal, social, or grade-level academic topics.





Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 21 - L21AC Listening attentively to identify details





CO 1.c.3 - Demonstrate comprehension of read-aloud stories, content area information, and oral presentations with contextual support by paraphrasing, explaining, expressing opinions, etc.




Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinions

CO 1.c.4 - Respond to complex and content-related questions about newly learned information, e.g.: compare and contrast, describe.




Skill 5 - CT05AC Responding to questionsSkill 22 - CT22 Practicing identifying, describing, and comparing

CO 1.c.5 - Identify main idea and details in a story.



CO 1.c.6 - Demonstrate understanding of some idiomatic expressions by responding appropriately to such expressions as "hit the road."




CO 2 - English Language Learners speak to convey information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.


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CO 2.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 2.a.1 - Use gestures, single words, and simple phrases in greetings, routine conversations, and to communicate needs.












Skill 12 - VA12AC Applying knowledge of content-related vocabularySkill 18 - VA18 Recognizing high frequency words





CO 2.a.3 - State basic personal information, e.g.: age, name, family members.






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CO 2.a.4 - Participate in classroom activities, e.g.: chants, songs, choral readings.CO 2.a.5 - Retell predictable and familiar stories using single words and phrases.CO 2.a.6 - Respond to simple questions related to immediate context with single words, e.g.: yes/open, either/or, basic personal information.








CO 2.a.7 - Approximate pronunciation of a number of phonemes and single words.













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CO 2.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 2.b.1 - Use formal and informal register.CO 2.b.2 - Use key content and descriptive vocabulary.




Skill 22 - CT22 Practicing identifying, describing, and comparing

Skill 66 - CT66AC Writing a simple paragraph describing a visual prompt

CO 2.b.3 - Communicate ideas using simple sentences in social and academic settings.






Skill 6 - OC06 Recognizing basic structures (grammatical structures, word order conventions)Skill 7 - OC07 Recognizing basic expressions (social discourse expressions)


Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 13 - CT13 Practicing giving advice and warningsSkill 14 - CT14 Practicing giving complimentsSkill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byesSkill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences


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Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 26 - CT26 Practicing giving addresses, directions, and explaining locationsSkill 27 - CT27 Practicing making appointments and schedulesSkill 28 - CT28 Practicing asking to borrow and lendSkill 29 - CT29 Practicing giving clarificationSkill 30 - CT30 Practicing giving general informationSkill 31 - CT31 Practicing asking for or offering helpSkill 32 - CT32 Practicing invitations and apologiesSkill 33 - CT33 Practicing giving or asking for permissionSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 2.b.4 - Retell familiar stories and identifies main idea and some details using phrases and sentences.

CO 2.b.5 - Initiate conversation in social and academic settings.CO 2.b.6 - Contribute to classroom and small group discussions by responding to and asking simple questions.



Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 21 - L21AC Listening attentively to identify details




Skill 1 - CT01 - Practicing affirmative statementsSkill 2 - CT02 - Practicing negative statementsSkill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 5 - CT05AC Responding to questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answers


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Skill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information



CO 2.b.7 - Contribute to content area discussions in small groups by summarizing, defining, and explaining using simple sentences.CO 2.b.8 - Use some humor.CO 2.b.9 - Approximate pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation of English.









Skill 7 - PA07 Developing an awareness of American English phonemes



CO 2.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 2.c.1 - Communicate information, observations, and ideas, and expresses feelings clearly in conversations.





Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needs


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Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 29 - CT29 Practicing giving clarificationSkill 30 - CT30 Practicing giving general informationSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 2.c.2 - Engage in collaborative activities through a variety of student groupings to respond to literature and to share experiences, ideas, information, and opinions.



CO 2.c.3 - Contribute to classroom discussions by asking/answering questions, giving opinions, disagreeing.






Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answersSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinions



CO 2.c.4 - Retell, narrate, and paraphrase stories with descriptive detail including characters, setting, plot, summary, and analysis.CO 2.c.5 - Use both formal and informal language, e.g.: interviewing, persuasive speech, with attention to grammar, vocabulary, intonation, and pronunciation.


CO 2.c.6 - Use figurative language, e.g.: metaphors, similes, hyperbole.




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CO 2.c.7 - Use technical, expanded, and descriptive vocabulary related to content areas.





CO 3 - English Language Learners read for information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 3.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 3.a.1 - Demonstrates understanding of sound-symbol relationship in context and in own reading.









Skill 1 - GR01 - Making connections among print/spoken language/meaningSkill 5 - GR05 Knowing the sounds of letters



CO 3.a.2 - Uses illustrations and background knowledge to create meaning from read aloud stories.


Skill 3 - OP03 Acquiring English through visual input (graphics with sound and graphics with text and sound)Skill 4 - OP04 Retaining English through graphics and sound with no translation needed


Skill 5 - TS05 Developing instant recognition of meaning through graphics and sound


Skill 4 - PD06 Building vocabulary using the senses: seeing graphics and text and hearing pronunciations


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CO 3.a.3 - Recognizes simple words, familiar phrases, and simple sentences.


Skill 8 - OP08 Practicing 4050 explicitly taught English words across three librariesSkill 10 - OP10 Progressing from English words to phrases to sentences and short monologues/dialoguesSkill 15 - OP15 Developing basic, high frequency, and sight vocabulary in English





Skill 18 - VA18 Recognizing high frequency wordsSkill 21 - VA21 Achieving automaticity in recognizing language components

CO 3.a.4 - Retells simple stories read aloud using non-verbal communication and one- or two-word responses, e.g.: matching objects, pointing, drawing, etc.CO 3.a.5 - Recognizes sight words and content area vocabulary that have been taught in context.



Skill 15 - OP15 Developing basic, high frequency, and sight vocabulary in English







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CO 3.a.6 - Identifies the basic sequence of events and understands prediction in stories and information read aloud by using key words or pictures.CO 3.a.7 - Follows one-step written directions; schedules, calendars.


Skill 13 - OC13AC Giving precise directions and instructions

CO 3.a.8 - Answers in one or two-word phrases literal questions about text.



CO 3.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 3.b.1 - Has command of sound-symbol relationship and basic rules of word formation in own reading.









Skill 1 - GR01 - Making connections among print/spoken language/meaningSkill 5 - GR05 Knowing the sounds of lettersSkill 6 - GR06 Differentiating words from lettersSkill 8 - GR08 Recognizing separate words and sentencesSkill 11 - GR11 Identifying syllables


Skill 1 - PA01 - Using phonemic awareness to readSkill 2 - PA02AC Using word families to decode unfamiliar wordsSkill 7 - PA07 Developing an awareness of American English phonemesSkill 8 - PA08 Understanding that a phoneme is one distinct sound

CO 3.b.2 - Understand the meaning of words, phrases, and short sentences with familiar vocabulary in text.




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Skill 10 - OP10 Progressing from English words to phrases to sentences and short monologues/dialoguesSkill 15 - OP15 Developing basic, high frequency, and sight vocabulary in English





Skill 18 - VA18 Recognizing high frequency wordsSkill 21 - VA21 Achieving automaticity in recognizing language components

CO 3.b.3 - Retell and respond to stories/text using simple sentences.

CO 3.b.4 - Recognize some common root words, prefixes, and suffixes when they are attached to known vocabulary.


Skill 2 - PA02AC Using word families to decode unfamiliar words

Skill Area 7 - Structural Analysis (SA)

Skill 4 - SA04 Recognizing prefixes

Skill 5 - SA05AC Spelling affixes, contractions, and syllable constructions correctlySkill 6 - SA06 Recognizing compound nouns

CO 3.b.5 - Identify basic story elements and make predictions in stories and information using simple sentences.



CO 3.b.6 - Use a variety of reading strategies to interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words and gain information from text, print and media resources, e.g.: illustrations, decoding, word attack skills, background knowledge.



Skill 5 - PA05AC Focusing on key words and connecting with prior knowledgeSkill 16 - PA16 Developing reading comprehension


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Skill 5 - VA05AC Using pictorial clues to identify wordsSkill 6 - VA06AC Using context clues to determine meaning of unknown words



CO 3.b.7 - Demonstrate knowledge of grade-appropriate syntax by correcting some errors when reading aloud.



CO 3.b.8 - Summarize and discusses text.CO 3.b.9 - Comprehend key concepts of grade-appropriate content area text supported within an instructional unit.CO 3.b.10 - Follow multi-step written directions.CO 3.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 3.c.1 - Apply reading strategies to understand more complex text and unfamiliar words, e.g.: decoding, previewing, skimming/scanning, problem solving, word attack skills, prior knowledge.



Skill 5 - PA05AC Focusing on key words and connecting with prior knowledgeSkill 16 - PA16 Developing reading comprehension


Skill 5 - VA05AC Using pictorial clues to identify wordsSkill 6 - VA06AC Using context clues to determine meaning of unknown words





CO 3.c.2 - Comprehend grade-appropriate content area text with support.




CO 3.c.3 - Make inferences about information and ideas with reference to features in text.


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CO 3.c.4 - Respond to stories/text by analyzing, summarizing, giving opinions, evaluation, justifying, examining, and explaining.CO 3.c.5 - Recognize common root words, prefixes, and suffixes.


Skill 1 - SA01 - Recognizing word endingsSkill 4 - SA04 Recognizing prefixes

Skill 5 - SA05AC Spelling affixes, contractions, and syllable constructions correctly

CO 3.c.6 - Gather, read, organize, and interpret information related to academic content areas from various sources, e.g.: glossaries, indexes, reference books, magazines, textbooks, internet media presentations, charts, maps, graphs, diagrams.CO 3.c.7 - Read aloud with confidence, accuracy, and fluency.CO 3.c.8 - Follow multi-step written directions to complete assigned tasks independently.CO 3.c.9 - Show awareness of language subtleties, e.g.: humor, common idioms, slang, and riddles.




CO 4 - English Language Learners write to convey information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 4.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 4.a.1 - Write the English alphabet legibly.


Skill 59 - CT59AC Writing upper- and lower-case letters independently

CO 4.a.2 - Write basic personal information.


Skill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal informationSkill 61 - CT61 Practicing writing sequential personal narratives

CO 4.a.3 - Label familiar objects and pictures including key parts of content area objects.


Skill 5 - PA05AC Focusing on key words and connecting with prior knowledge

CO 4.a.4 - Use print seen in the environment.CO 4.a.5 - Communicate prior knowledge through drawing, picture stories, and captions.


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CO 4.a.6 - Write pattern sentences with assistance.CO 4.a.7 - Write about personal experiences with support and using illustrations and simple phrases.


Skill 61 - CT61 Practicing writing sequential personal narratives


CO 4.a.8 - Use familiar words presented and emphasized in content, e.g.: literature, math, and science area lessons.





CO 4.a.9 - Plan writing using webs, maps, and pictures.CO 4.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 4.b.1 - Respond to visual or written prompts using phrases and simple sentences.




CO 4.b.2 - Write simple sentences about an event or character from a predictable text.




CO 4.b.3 - Use standard word order and conventional spelling, punctuation, and capitalization in basic sentence patterns with support.


Skill 20 - OP20 Developing an awareness of English spelling and mechanics through implicit instruction


Skill 2 - SA02AC Spelling irregular plurals correctly i.e., such as women, geeseSkill 3 - SA03AC Forming plurals by adding -esSkill 5 - SA05AC Spelling affixes, contractions, and syllable constructions correctly


Skill 10 - GS10 Recognizing basic sentence structureSkill 12 - GS12 Practicing a variety of sentence structures


Skill 44 - CT44AC Using colons correctly in time expressions


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Skill 45 - CT45AC Using contractions correctlySkill 46 - CT46AC Identifying correct plural endingsSkill 47 - CT47AC Determining correct spellingSkill 52 - CT52AC Determining correct spellingSkill 53 - CT53AC Capitalizing months and days correctlySkill 56 - CT56AC Correctly capitalize words in contextSkill 60 - CT60AC Determining and writing reduced forms

CO 4.b.4 - Use sight words correctly in writing.


Skill 61 - CT61 Practicing writing sequential personal narrativesSkill 66 - CT66AC Writing a simple paragraph describing a visual prompt

CO 4.b.5 - Incorporate key content area vocabulary in writing.





CO 4.b.6 - Write short descriptive and expository paragraphs for academic communication.





CO 4.b.7 - Write short narrative stories that connect to personal background knowledge and include the elements of setting, characters, and events.




CO 4.b.8 - Use transition words to organize writing, e.g.: first, after that, in the beginning, later.CO 4.b.9 - Use pre-writing strategies, e.g.: timelines, web, maps, pictures.

CO 4.b.10 - Write to express preferences and opinions.CO 4.b.11 - Proofread and edit own writing.


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CO 4.b.12 - Access classroom resources including electronic media to support independent writing.

CO 4.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 4.c.1 - Use print for social communication, e.g.: notes, invitations, e-mail, diary entries.




Skill 32 - CT32 Practicing invitations and apologies

CO 4.c.2 - Respond appropriately to a prompt using narrative, expository, or persuasive writing.




CO 4.c.3 - Use a variety of sentence patterns with appropriate tenses and conventions.


Skill 5 - GS05AC Identifying correct English usage of verb forms in contextSkill 8 - GS08AC Identifying and using the verb "to be"Skill 9 - GS09AC Identifying and using irregular verbsSkill 10 - GS10 Recognizing basic sentence structureSkill 12 - GS12 Practicing a variety of sentence structures

CO 4.c.4 - Utilize topic sentences, supporting details, transitions, and conclusions when writing paragraphs.




CO 4.c.5 - Create multi-paragraphed narrative and expository compositions with a clear focus.

CO 4.c.6 - Use informational writing in content areas, e.g.: recording a math problem-solving process, summarizing a social studies concept.CO 4.c.7 - Write descriptions and comparisons, including the use of figurative language.



Skill 61 - CT61 Practicing writing sequential personal narrativesSkill 66 - CT66AC Writing a simple paragraph describing a visual prompt


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CO 4.c.8 - Use conventional spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.




Skill 2 - SA02AC Spelling irregular plurals correctly i.e., such as women, geeseSkill 3 - SA03AC Forming plurals by adding -esSkill 5 - SA05AC Spelling affixes, contractions, and syllable constructions correctly




Skill 44 - CT44AC Using colons correctly in time expressionsSkill 45 - CT45AC Using contractions correctlySkill 46 - CT46AC Identifying correct plural endingsSkill 47 - CT47AC Determining correct spellingSkill 52 - CT52AC Determining correct spellingSkill 53 - CT53AC Capitalizing months and days correctlySkill 56 - CT56AC Correctly capitalize words in contextSkill 60 - CT60AC Determining and writing reduced forms

CO 4.c.9 - Edit for conventions of writing and revise for appropriate word choice and organization.CO 4.c.10 - Gather and organize information related to academic content areas from various sources in written reports.


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Agency Tag Set NameColorado, ESL, 2005, Grades 6-8, English Language Development Standards, produced by Colorado Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionCO 1 - English Language Learners listen for information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 1.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 1.a.1 - Follow clear one-step directions in 1:1 and group situations.



Skill 18 - OP18 Recognizing a purpose for listening


CO 1.a.2 - Respond non-verbally or in one- or two-word phrases to greetings and requests in 1:1 and group situations.













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Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 5 - L05 - Listening to a variety of oral language

CO 1.a.5 - Understand key words, phrases, and simple sentences.








CO 1.a.6 - Recognize patterns of sound in oral language, e.g.: rhyming and alliteration.





Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 4 - L04 - Listening to the stress patterns of words, phrases, and sentencesSkill 5 - L05 - Listening to a variety of oral languageSkill 6 - L06 - Recognizing that intonation and volume of voice carry meaning

CO 1.a.7 - Listen for specific purposes, main ideas, and details.










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CO 1.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 1.b.1 - Follow clear multiple-step directions in group situations.




CO 1.b.2 - Respond to social and familiar academic language.






Skill 1 - CT01 - Practicing affirmative statementsSkill 2 - CT02 - Practicing negative statements


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Skill 3 - CT03 - Practicing commands

Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answersSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 13 - CT13 Practicing giving advice and warningsSkill 14 - CT14 Practicing giving complimentsSkill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byesSkill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences


Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 21 - CT21 Practicing giving remindersSkill 25 - CT25 Practicing making offers, requests and giving responses



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CO 1.b.3 - Respond to simple and some complex questions with words and phrases, e.g.: open/ended, either/or, who/how.












Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 5 - L05 - Listening to a variety of oral languageSkill 19 - L19AC Improving listening comprehension by answering questions asked aloud

CO 1.b.5 - Identify story elements, e.g. characters, setting plot.CO 1.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 1.c.1 - Follow complex directions involving multiple options and choices.CO 1.c.2 - Follow meaning when working in small group or whole class discussions on personal, social, or grade-level academic topics.






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CO 1.c.3 - Analyze and evaluate conversations and orally presented stories and content.CO 1.c.4 - Comprehend stories and content area concepts at or near grade level with contextual support, e.g.: graphic organizers, posters, diagrams, and charts.



CO 1.c.5 - Respond to complex and content-related questions about newly learned information, e.g.: inference, comparison, summarization, point of view, disagreeing.







CO 1.c.6 - Demonstrate understanding of some oral language subtleties, e.g.: figurative language, humor, sarcasm, common idioms, and slang.




CO 2 - English Language Learners speak to convey information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 2.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 2.a.1 - Use gestures, single words, and simple phrases during basic conversations and to communicate needs in social and academic settings.





Skill 1 - OC01 - Combining words into phrases


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CO 2.a.3 - State basic personal information and preferences.





CO 2.a.4 - Make simple presentations in small groups using single words and phrases and visual support.CO 2.a.5 - Retell predictable and familiar stories using single words and phrases.CO 2.a.6 - Respond to simple questions related to immediate context with single words, phrases, e.g.: yes/no, either/or, basic personal information.







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CO 2.a.7 - Ask questions to obtain and clarify information using single words and phrases.CO 2.a.8 - Approximate pronunciation of single words.


Skill 1 - OP01 Recognizing sounds of EnglishSkill 7 - OP07 Acquiring phonological awareness and knowledge of English grammatical structures










CO 2.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 2.b.1 - Use appropriate language in a variety of settings.




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CO 2.b.2 - Use key content and descriptive vocabulary.





CO 2.b.3 - Communicate ideas about a wide range of topics, both social and academic, using simple sentences.








Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 12 - CT12 Recognizing a speaker's purposeSkill 13 - CT13 Practicing giving advice and warningsSkill 14 - CT14 Practicing giving complimentsSkill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byesSkill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences


Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 26 - CT26 Practicing giving addresses, directions, and explaining locations


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Skill 27 - CT27 Practicing making appointments and schedulesSkill 28 - CT28 Practicing asking to borrow and lendSkill 29 - CT29 Practicing giving clarificationSkill 30 - CT30 Practicing giving general informationSkill 31 - CT31 Practicing asking for or offering helpSkill 32 - CT32 Practicing invitations and apologiesSkill 33 - CT33 Practicing giving or asking for permissionSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 2.b.4 - Restate information and identify main idea and some details using sentences, e.g.: oral presentations, texts, media, etc.CO 2.b.5 - Initiate and maintains conversation in social and academic settings about familiar topics.

CO 2.b.6 - Contribute to classroom and small group discussions by asking and responding to questions to obtain, clarify, and extend information.











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CO 2.b.7 - Contribute to content area discussions in small groups by summarizing, defining, and explaining using simple sentences.CO 2.b.8 - Deliver short presentations on content area concepts in small groups using visual aids.CO 2.b.9 - Use some humor.CO 2.b.10 - Approximate pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation of English.












CO 2.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 2.c.1 - Communicate information, observations, and ideas, and express feelings clearly in conversations.





Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needs


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CO 2.c.2 - Engage in collaborative activities through a variety of student groupings to gather, share, express, and interpret opinions, organize and present information.



CO 2.c.3 - Contribute to content area discussions by asking and responding to questions, paraphrasing, and justifying, examining, and defending point of view.CO 2.c.4 - Prepare and deliver presentations/reports across content areas that include purpose, point of view, introduction, transitions, and conclusions.CO 2.c.5 - Use both formal and informal language, e.g.: interviewing, persuasive speech with attention to grammar, vocabulary, intonation, and pronunciation.










CO 3 - English Language Learners read for information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 3.a. - BEGINNING LEVEL


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CO 3.a.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of sound-symbol relationship in context and in own reading and writing.










Skill 1 - GR01 - Making connections among print/spoken language/meaningSkill 5 - GR05 Knowing the sounds of letters



CO 3.a.2 - Recognize, decode, and pronounce high frequency sight words, while reading aloud.





CO 3.a.3 - Apply reading skills from their first language to recognize and comprehend various text structures and print conventions from multiple sources.CO 3.a.4 - Identify and use beginning reading strategies to make text comprehensible and meaningful, e.g.: illustrations, graphic organizers, text features, pacing, word attack skills, picture/bilingual dictionaries.







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CO 3.a.5 - Identify main ideas, details, and sequence of events from modified/visually-supported texts based upon purpose for reading, using non-verbal or one- or two-word phrases.CO 3.a.6 - Follow one-step written directions, schedules, calendars.CO 3.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 3.b.1 - Recognize, decode, and pronounce new vocabulary in context.





CO 3.b.2 - Comprehend key concepts of grade-appropriate content area text with support.



CO 3.b.3 - Apply reading skills to comprehend various print/media sources in a variety of genre.CO 3.b.4 - Identify and use reading strategies to gain information and make text comprehensible and meaningful, e.g.: predicting, questioning, summarizing, self-correcting, evaluating, compare/contrast, print, and media resources.








CO 3.b.5 - Identify elements of a story, main ideas, details, and sequence of events from modified/visually-supported texts based upon purpose for reading using simple sentences and paragraphs.


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CO 3.b.6 - Use grade-appropriate syntax/contextual clues to gain meaning from new vocabulary.


Skill 17 - VA17AC Using vocabulary words appropriately in context

CO 3.b.7 - Respond to stories and text using simple sentences and paragraphs.CO 3.b.8 - Follow multi-step written directions.CO 3.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 3.c.1 - Use a variety of reading strategies to understand more complex text and unfamiliar words from print and media resources, e.g.: paraphrasing, skimming/scanning, problem solving, syntax, summarizing, compare/contrast, and cause/effect.








CO 3.c.2 - Comprehend grade-appropriate content area text with support.CO 3.c.3 - Identify elements of a story, main ideas, details, and sequence of events of near or at grade-level text.CO 3.c.4 - Gather, organize, read, analyze, and interpret information related to academic content areas from various sources, e.g.: reference books, magazines, textbooks, internet media presentations, etc.

CO 3.c.5 - Use multiple resources at grade-level to draw inferences, conclusions, and generalizations, e.g.: glossaries, indexes, graphs, illustrations, headings, subheadings, key vocabulary.CO 3.c.6 - Respond to near or at grade-level text by defending, justifying, supporting inferences, and evaluating.


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CO 3.c.7 - Read aloud with confidence, accuracy, intonation, and fluency.CO 3.c.8 - Follow multi-step written directions to complete grade-level tasks independently.CO 3.c.9 - Demonstrate understanding of some language subtleties, e.g.: common idioms, dialect, humor, figurative language.



CO 4 - English Language Learners write to convey information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 4.a. - BEGINNING LEVELCO 4.a.1 - Write basic personal information.



CO 4.a.2 - Label objects and illustrations presented in content area lessons.CO 4.a.3 - Write simple sentences and phrases using a model.CO 4.a.4 - Format basic written work appropriately, e.g.: margins, dates, and indenting.CO 4.a.5 - Write about personal and group experiences using illustrations, words, and phrases.



Skill 64 - CT64AC Writing a narrative paragraph that includes a setting and a few details

CO 4.a.6 - Use key words presented and emphasized in content, e.g. literature, math, and science area lessons.





CO 4.a.7 - Spell frequently used words and some sight words correctly in the context of writing.



CO 4.a.8 - Plan writing using webs, maps, and timelines.CO 4.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 4.b.1 - Use basic sentence patterns with conventional spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.




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Skill 40 - CT40AC Capitalizing proper names correctlySkill 41 - CT41AC Identifying correct usage of commasSkill 42 - CT42AC Capitalizing book titles correctlySkill 43 - CT43AC Spelling frequently misspelled words correctly

Skill 57 - CT57AC Identifying capitalization errors in context

CO 4.b.2 - Use print for social communication, e.g.: notes, invitations, and diary entries.




Skill 32 - CT32 Practicing invitations and apologies

CO 4.b.3 - Describe characters and settings and summarizes events in a literature selection.CO 4.b.4 - Use vocabulary related to key concepts in content areas.





CO 4.b.5 - Record and organize classroom procedures, "how-to" pieces, e.g. science experiments, math problem solving, directions.CO 4.b.6 - Write narrative stories with a strong story line that connect to personal background knowledge and include the elements of setting and characters.




CO 4.b.7 - Write paragraphs and short expository compositions on content area topics, e.g.: compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution that include an introductory statement, supporting details and conclusion.CO 4.b.8 - Use figurative language, e.g.: simile, metaphor.




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CO 4.b.9 - Communicate in writing using a variety of genre, e.g.: narrative, content area reports, letter writing, poetry, autobiography.

CO 4.b.10 - Edit for basic conventions of writing and revise for appropriate word choice and organization.CO 4.b.11 - Incorporate resource materials into writing, e.g.: maps, Internet sites, and encyclopedias.CO 4.c. - ADVANCED LEVELCO 4.c.1 - Respond appropriately to a prompt using narrative, expository or persuasive writing.




CO 4.c.2 - Provide written responses such as identifying main idea, supporting details, plot, and characterization.CO 4.c.3 - Analyze literature including connections to personal experience.CO 4.c.4 - Plan, draft, revise, and proofread own writing.CO 4.c.5 - Use complex sentence structures with grade-appropriate vocabulary, appropriate syntax, and conventions, e.g.: spelling, capitalization, punctuation.CO 4.c.6 - Use strategies of note taking, outlining, and summarizing in content areas.CO 4.c.7 - Develop a clear thesis and support it, e.g.: analogies, quotations, facts, statistics, and comparisons.

CO 4.c.8 - Use and cite various resources including electronic media in content area reports.CO 4.c.9 - Create coherent, multi-paragraph compositions through effective transitions, accurate grammar, and syntax.CO 4.c.10 - Write clear and accurate descriptions and comparisons, including the use of figurative language.




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Skill 61 - CT61 Practicing writing sequential personal narrativesSkill 64 - CT64AC Writing a narrative paragraph that includes a setting and a few details

CO 4.c.11 - Select a focus and a point of view for written presentations and justifies this selection.


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Agency Tag Set NameColorado, ESL, 2005, Grades 9-12, English Language Development Standards, produced by Colorado Department of EducationStandard Skill Area Description Skill DescriptionCO 1 - English Language Learners listen for information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 1.a. - BEGINNINGCO 1.a.1 - Follow clear multiple step directions in 1:1 and group situations.





CO 1.a.2 - Respond non-verbally or in one- or two-word phrases to greetings and requests in 1:1 and group situations.

















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CO 1.a.5 - Understand key words, phrases, and simple sentences.








CO 1.a.6 - Recognize patterns of sound in oral language, e.g.: rhyming and alliteration.





Skill Area 8 - Listening (L) Skill 4 - L04 - Listening to the stress patterns of words, phrases, and sentencesSkill 5 - L05 - Listening to a variety of oral languageSkill 6 - L06 - Recognizing that intonation and volume of voice carry meaning

CO 1.a.7 - Listen for specific purposes, main ideas, and details.














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CO 1.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 1.b.1 - Follow specific multiple-step directions in group situations.




CO 1.b.2 - Respond to social and familiar academic language.







Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answers


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Skill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 13 - CT13 Practicing giving advice and warningsSkill 14 - CT14 Practicing giving complimentsSkill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byesSkill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences


Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 21 - CT21 Practicing giving remindersSkill 25 - CT25 Practicing making offers, requests and giving responses


CO 1.b.3 - Respond to simple and some complex questions with words and phrases, e.g.: open/ended, either/or, who/how.






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CO 1.b.5 - Identify story elements, e.g. characters, setting, plot, and theme.CO 1.c. - ADVANCEDCO 1.c.1 - Follow complex directions involving multiple options and choices.CO 1.c.2 - Follow meaning when working in small group or whole class discussions on personal, social, or grade-level academic topics.









CO 1.c.3 - Analyze and evaluate conversations and orally presented stories and content.


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CO 1.c.4 - Comprehend stories and content area concepts at or grade level with contextual support, e.g.: graphic organizers, posters, diagrams, and charts, by analyzing, evaluating, examining, etc.

CO 1.c.5 - Respond to increasingly complex and content-related questions about newly learned information, e.g.: inference, comparison, summarization, point of view, disagreeing.







CO 1.c.6 - Demonstrate understanding of most oral language subtleties, e.g.: figurative language, humor, idioms, sarcasm, riddles, slang.




CO 2 - English Language Learners speak to convey information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 2.a. - BEGINNINGCO 2.a.1 - Use gestures, single words, and simple phrases during basic conversations and to communicate needs in social and academic settings.







Skill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byes


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CO 2.a.3 - State basic personal information and preferences.





CO 2.a.4 - Make simple presentations in small groups using single words and phrases and visual support.CO 2.a.5 - Restate information from social and academic settings using single words and phrases.CO 2.a.6 - Respond to simple questions related to immediate context with single words, phrases, e.g.: yes/open, either/or, basic personal information.




Skill 1 - CT01 - Practicing affirmative statementsSkill 2 - CT02 - Practicing negative statementsSkill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 6 - CT06 Practicing Yes/No answersSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questions


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Skill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 2.a.7 - Ask questions to obtain and clarify information using single words and phrases.CO 2.a.8 - Approximate pronunciation of single words.


Skill 1 - OP01 Recognizing sounds of EnglishSkill 7 - OP07 Acquiring phonological awareness and knowledge of English grammatical structures










CO 2.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 2.b.1 - Use appropriate language in a variety of settings.



CO 2.b.2 - Use key content and descriptive vocabulary.





CO 2.b.3 - Communicate ideas about a wide range of topics, both social and academic, using simple sentences.




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Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 12 - CT12 Recognizing a speaker's purposeSkill 13 - CT13 Practicing giving advice and warningsSkill 14 - CT14 Practicing giving complimentsSkill 15 - CT15 Practicing saying greetings, making introductions, and saying good-byesSkill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences


Skill 19 - CT19 Practicing expressing opinionsSkill 26 - CT26 Practicing giving addresses, directions, and explaining locationsSkill 27 - CT27 Practicing making appointments and schedulesSkill 28 - CT28 Practicing asking to borrow and lendSkill 29 - CT29 Practicing giving clarificationSkill 30 - CT30 Practicing giving general informationSkill 31 - CT31 Practicing asking for or offering helpSkill 32 - CT32 Practicing invitations and apologies


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Skill 33 - CT33 Practicing giving or asking for permissionSkill 34 - CT34 Practicing giving personal information

CO 2.b.4 - Restate information and identify main idea and some details using sentences, e.g.: oral presentations, texts, media, etc.CO 2.b.5 - Initiate and maintain conversation in social and academic settings about familiar topics.

CO 2.b.6 - Contribute to classroom and small group discussions by asking and responding to questions to obtain, clarify, and extend information.










CO 2.b.7 - Contribute to content area discussions in small groups by summarizing, defining, giving opinions, and explaining using simple sentences.CO 2.b.8 - Deliver short presentations on content area concepts in small groups using visual aids.CO 2.b.9 - Use some humor.CO 2.b.10 - Approximate pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation of English.




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CO 2.c. - ADVANCEDCO 2.c.1 - Communicate information, observations, and ideas, and expresses feelings clearly in conversations.





Skill 4 - CT04 - Practicing asking and answering questionsSkill 7 - CT07 Practicing WH-questionsSkill 11 - CT11 Practicing stating feelings and needsSkill 16 - CT16 Practicing expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences



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CO 2.c.2 - Engage in collaborative activities through a variety of student groupings to gather, share, express, and interpret opinions, discuss, reflect on, organize, analyze, synthesize and present information.



CO 2.c.3 - Contribute to content area discussions by asking and responding to questions, justifying, examining, and defending point of view.CO 2.c.4 - Deliver organized presentations/reports across content areas that include purpose, point of view, introduction, transitions, and conclusions.CO 2.c.5 - Use both formal and informal language, e.g.: interviewing, persuasive speech with attention to grammar, vocabulary, intonation, and pronunciation.










CO 3 - English Language Learners read for information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 3.a. - BEGINNINGCO 3.a.1 - Recognize, decode, and pronounce high frequency words.








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Skill 19 - VA19AC Recognizing one-syllable and high-frequency words

CO 3.a.2 - Apply reading skills from first language to recognize and comprehend various text structures and print conventions from multiple sources.CO 3.a.3 - Identify and use reading strategies to make text comprehensible and meaningful, e.g.: illustrations, graphic organizers, text features, pacing, word attack skills, resource materials.



CO 3.a.4 - Recognize and interpret information from academic content sources, e.g.: graphs, maps, graphic organizers, diagrams.CO 3.a.5 - Identify elements of story, main ideas, details, and sequence of events from modified/visually-supported text using non-verbal or one- or two- word phrases.

CO 3.a.6 - Follow simple written directions in context; schedules, calendars.CO 3.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 3.b.1 - Recognize, decode, and pronounce high frequency vocabulary with ease and comprehension.





Skill 18 - VA18 Recognizing high frequency wordsSkill 19 - VA19AC Recognizing one-syllable and high-frequency words

CO 3.b.2 - Comprehend key concepts of grade-appropriate content area text with support.



CO 3.b.3 - Apply and expand reading skills to comprehend various print and media resources.


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CO 3.b.4 - Identify and use reading strategies to gain information and make text comprehensible and meaningful, e.g.: previewing/reviewing, skimming, and identifying related topics and main ideas, print and media resources.








CO 3.b.5 - Interpret and expand upon information from multiple academic content sources, both print and electronic.CO 3.b.6 - Identify elements of story, main ideas, details, and sequence of events by using context, based upon purpose for reading.

CO 3.b.7 - Understand and analyze text for literal and implied meaning.

CO 3.b.8 - Read a wide variety of genres and literary texts from many cultural backgrounds.CO 3.b.9 - Follow multi-step written directions to complete assigned tasks.CO 3.c. - ADVANCEDCO 3.c.1 - Use a variety of reading strategies to comprehend at or near grade-level text and extend personal knowledge from print and media resources, e.g.: paraphrasing, previewing/reviewing, skimming/scanning, summarizing, evaluating, compare/contrast, cause/effect, examining.CO 3.c.2 - Comprehend grade-appropriate content area text with support.


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CO 3.c.3 - Gather, organize, interpret, analyze, and synthesize information related to academic content areas from various sources.

CO 3.c.4 - Support interpretation of text for literal and implied meaning with reference to features in written text, e.g.: vocabulary, facts, sequence, relevance of details, and bias of author.CO 3.c.5 - Follow multi-step written directions to complete grade-level tasks independently.CO 3.c.6 - Demonstrate understanding of most language subtleties, e.g.: common idioms, dialect, humor, figurative language.



CO 4 - English Language Learners write to convey information and understanding, using a variety of sources, for academic and social purposes.CO 4.a. - BEGINNINGCO 4.a.1 - Write simple sentences and phrases using a model.CO 4.a.2 - Format written work appropriately, e.g.: margins, dates, and indenting.CO 4.a.3 - Use key words presented and emphasized in content, e.g.: literature, math, and science area lessons.





CO 4.a.4 - Write a short personal narrative using simple sentences.


Skill 61 - CT61 Practicing writing sequential personal narrativesSkill 62 - CT62AC Writing sequential personal narratives that include supporting detailsSkill 63 - CT63AC Writing sequential personal narratives that use transition wordsSkill 65 - CT65AC Writing sentences that maintain focus on a topic

CO 4.a.5 - Spell frequently used words correctly in the context of writing.




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CO 4.a.6 - Record and organize content area information using graphic organizers.CO 4.a.7 - Complete forms such as job applications by providing basic personal information with assistance.

CO 4.a.8 - Plan writing using outlines, class and research notes, maps, and timelines.CO 4.b. - INTERMEDIATE LEVELCO 4.b.1 - Use print for social communication, e.g.: thank you letters, e-mail, diary entries.CO 4.b.2 - Summarize the main ideas, details, and sequence of events in a literature selection with support.CO 4.b.3 - Use varied sentence patterns with conventional spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.






Skill 37 - CT37AC Capitalizing place names and nationalities correctly

Skill 38 - CT38AC Using the correct form of a possessiveSkill 39 - CT39AC Spelling plural nouns correctlySkill 49 - CT49AC Capitalizing titles correctlySkill 50 - CT50AC Producing accurately spelled and punctuated work

CO 4.b.4 - Use technical vocabulary related to key concepts in content areas.CO 4.b.5 - Write, with modeling and support, paragraphs and short expository compositions on content area topics, e.g.: compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution that include an introductory statement, supporting details, and a conclusion.

CO 4.b.6 - Use descriptive language to identify and compare characters and settings in literature.


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CO 4.b.7 - Record and organize classroom procedures, e.g.: science experiments, math problem solving.

CO 4.b.8 - Write, with modeling and support, narrative stories with a strong story line that connect to personal background knowledge and include the elements of setting and characters.



Skill 62 - CT62AC Writing sequential personal narratives that include supporting detailsSkill 63 - CT63AC Writing sequential personal narratives that use transition words

CO 4.b.9 - Communicate in writing using a variety of genre, e.g.: research papers, business letters, editorials, poetry, and autobiography.

CO 4.b.10 - Write job applications and resumes that provide all needed information.CO 4.b.11 - Edit for conventions of writing and revise for appropriate word choice and organization.


Skill 48 - CT48AC Editing spelling, capitalization, and end punctuation with written responses

CO 4.b.12 - Incorporate resource materials into writing, e.g.: periodicals, Internet sites, content-area text.CO 4.b.13 - Use language subtleties, including figurative language and idioms.



CO 4.c. - ADVANCEDCO 4.c.1 - Provide written responses such as identifying main idea and supporting details, plot and characterization, sequences and summaries.CO 4.c.2 - Plan, draft, revise, and proofread own writing.


Skill 48 - CT48AC Editing spelling, capitalization, and end punctuation with written responses

CO 4.c.3 - Respond appropriately to open-ended prompt in narrative, expository, or persuasive writing.



Skill 62 - CT62AC Writing sequential personal narratives that include supporting details


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Skill 63 - CT63AC Writing sequential personal narratives that use transition words

CO 4.c.4 - Analyze literature including connections to personal experience and other text.CO 4.c.5 - Use complex sentence structures with clear and accurate vocabulary.CO 4.c.6 - Use conventional spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and syntax.






Skill 37 - CT37AC Capitalizing place names and nationalities correctly

Skill 38 - CT38AC Using the correct form of a possessiveSkill 39 - CT39AC Spelling plural nouns correctlySkill 49 - CT49AC Capitalizing titles correctlySkill 50 - CT50AC Producing accurately spelled and punctuated work

CO 4.c.7 - Use strategies of note taking, outlining, and summarizing in content areas.CO 4.c.8 - Develop a clear thesis supported with evidence, e.g.: analogies, quotations, facts, statistics, and comparisons.CO 4.c.9 - Use and cite various resources in content area reports, including use of bibliography and standard format for quotations.CO 4.c.10 - Use effective transitions and organization to create coherent multi-paragraph essays and narratives.CO 4.c.11 - Present and justify point of view and develop persuasive arguments using clear justification, explanation, and interpretation.

CO 4.c.12 - Use writing format appropriate to genre and audience and purpose.


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CO 4.c.13 - Write applications and essays required to apply for jobs and colleges.CO 4.c.14 - Gather, organize, interpret, and analyze information related to academic content areas from various sources by writing and elaborating on gathered information.


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