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Factors for Movement from ESL Low to ESL High

Factor 1: Reading

Reads fluently with pacing, flow and phrasing

Reads and comprehends simple fiction and non-fiction on familiar topic

Reads and comprehends basic graphs, charts and maps

Recognizes structure, sequence and support in a passage

Identifies the main idea of a story

Factor 2: Writing

Writes short grammatically correct sentences

Recognizes subject-verb agreement in writing

Writes simple paragraph including topic sentence, supporting sentences and a conclusion

Demonstrates the abillity to use present and past of simple and progressive tenses

Uses correct spelling, basic punctuation and capitalization rules

Factor 3: Speaking/Listening

Speaks with comprehensible pronuciation and grammar

Comprehends and responds to simple questions

Participates in oral group work

Can prepare and deliver simple oral presentation

Factor 4: Classroom Readiness

On time for class

Prepared with homework assignment

Cooperates with teacher and other students

Motivated to learn/positive attitude

Consistently demonstrates appropriate classroom behavior

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