Phase III ESL Literacy learners are expanding in their knowledge
of the written language. They can read and respond to a wider variety of
authentic and teacher-adapted texts.
Reading
| A Phase III ESL Literacy
learner: |
- Is becoming able to read a simple multi-paragraph
story or article
- Is becoming able to read in English mostly for
information, to learn more language and to develop reading skills
- Often requires re-reading and clarification
- May start to read for pleasure.
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Writing
| A Phase III ESL Literacy
learner: |
- Is beginning to convey ideas in writing within
predictable contexts of everyday needs and experiences
- Is developing better control over structure,
vocabulary and the mechanics of writing of paragraphs
- Still has difficulty in creative expression beyond
memorized language. Use of more complex language or idioms will result in
errors.
- Is learning to check own work and make corrections.
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Numeracy
| A Phase III ESL Literacy learner
is developing: |
- An ability to understand numbers and data found in the
media and other formats
- An ability to problem solve and to perform the basic
operations needed with ease
- An ability to understand money management and banking
services
- An ability to read and construct charts and graphs.
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Sociocultural and Linguistic
Considerations
| A Phase III ESL Literacy learner
is developing an understanding of: |
- Common symbols that are used at home, school, work, or
business to give specific directions and/or warnings
- Schedules that Canadians use to organize their
personal and family activities, such as sports, leisure, meetings, clubs
- The importance Canadians place on being involved in
the community (church, parent council)
- Canadians who buy on sale, comparison shop and use
coupons to save money
- The large amount of printed material that is received
at home that must be read for the useful information such as time frame, fine
print and conditions.
- Messages and memos that convey important information
- Invitations and conventions related to punctuality,
gift giving and RSVP.
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Canadian Language Benchmarks
www.language.ca |