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Tour > English Language Education
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS - LEVEL 1
This course provides instruction to limited English proficient students that will improve oral proficiency
and understanding of English in order to help them to function in both academic and technical classes. English
is spoken in each class in order to develop both receptive and expressive skills. Oral language and pronunciation
are emphasized by utilizing written exercises and reading materials. A practical and functional vocabulary is
gradually developed which contains common words and expressions used frequently at school and in the community.
In addition, skills for writing clear, complete sentences will be introduced. Language instruction and course
texts are aligned with the MA English Language Proficiency Benchmark Outcomes (ELPBO).
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS - LEVEL 2
This course is designed to increase each student's facility with the English language. Opportunities are
always provided for the student to speak, read and write English so that he/she can function more independently
in school and in the community. Emphasis is placed on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and
responding to open response questions to prepare for the MCAS exam. Language instruction and course texts
are aligned with the MA English Language Proficiency Benchmark Outcomes (ELPBO).
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS - LEVEL 3
This course is designed to increase students' fluency in speaking, reading and writing and to build skills
that support students' achievement in academic and technical classes. Language and vocabulary are developed
through written and oral assignments as well as reading and responding to leveled text and academic curriculum.
Written responses to open-ended questions prepare students for the MCAS Exam. All texts and materials are
aligned with the WIDA English Language Development standards for grades 9-12.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS - LEVEL 4
This transitioning level course is designed to prepare the students to succeed independently in academic and
technical classes. There is an emphasis on developing the skills of literary analysis, comprehension of fiction
and non-fiction texts and written expression. The course utilizes academic class texts and introduces research
skills. Students read a variety of materials, including short stories and practice long composition response to
writing prompts. All texts and materials are aligned with the WIDA English Language Development standards for
grades 9-12.
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