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ELD Level 2 5th–8th (1608)


Grade Range:
 5–8
 Prerequisites:
 Enrollment in a district school one to two and a half years and/or an Initial ELPAC performance level of novice or, intermediate or Summative ELPAC performance level of minimally developed or somewhat developed.
 Course duration:
 One-period, two-semester course
Course Description:
 This one-period course continues the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English, with increased focus on reading and writing. In this course, students begin to understand information in a wide range of speech situations. Reading, writing, and collaborative learning activities reflect and extend the level of oral English development of students, and the content extends the English language experiences of students. The reading of content area materials and literature is expanded. Students move from literal comprehension to interpretation of reading passages, develop critical and evaluative reading skills, and apply their reading ability to solve problems. Course content is based on the state-adopted ELD Standards 2012 at the emerging/expanding proficiency level in tandem with the ELA/ELD Framework 2014

Teachers of this course must hold a credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing instruction of English learners.

State Course Code(s):
 9104 - English Language Development
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 Amplify - ELD
Supplemental Resources
California Department of Education 2012 ELD Standards and 2014 ELA/ELD Framework (www.cde.ca.gov/ci/rl/cf/elaeldfrmwrksbeadopted.asp).
California Practioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities (https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/ac/documents/ab2785guide.pdf)