English as a Second Language 3: Reading Learning Plan LEARNING PLAN 1 Filling out Forms Overview The purpose of this learn plan is to assist sudents in read with comprehension and responds to instructions, directions, assignements, etc. Information Title Filling out Forms Developer(s) Cauline Howell Date 6/9/2001 Prerequisites 1. Placement on the Wisconsin ESL Placement Assessment - Reading 2. Completion of English as a Second Language: Reading 2 with a grade of P. 3. Or consent of the instructor Competency A. Demonstrate comprehension of a range of printed materials Linked Standards * WI.LA.A.4.1 Use effective reading strategies in order to achieve their purposes in reading. * WI.LA.A.4.2 Read, interpret, and critically analyze literature * WI.LA.A.4.3 Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in order to understand human experience * WI.LA.A.4.4 Read to acquire information Linked Core Abilities A. Communicate effectively B. Demonstrate critical thinking C. Develop global awareness Performance Standards Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when: o you answer comprehension questions to a 70% accuracy o you demonstrate comprehension of texts in group discussions to instructor's satisfaction Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated: o In class o In group discussions o On written comprehension worksheets Learning Objectives This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency: a. Follow simple one or two-step written directions. b. Fill in simple forms. c. Read short experiential stories and information writings. d. Read signs (traffic, street, bulletin boards. e. Read maps, schedules, and measuring instruments. f. Read simple literature. g. Read simple poetry. h. Read memos and letters. Competency B. Respond critically to a range of printed materials Linked Standards * WI.LA.A.4.2 Read, interpret, and critically analyze literature * WI.LA.A.4.3 Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in order to understand human experience Linked Core Abilities B. Demonstrate critical thinking C. Develop global awareness Performance Standards Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when: o application form or registration form is filled in correctly with no errors other than spelling and mechanics. o Instructions on quizzes and worksheets are followed with 80% correctness. o learner responds correctly to signs. o learner responds with 80% accuracy to opinion o learner responds with 80% accuracy to comprehension questions about a read paragraph, storry, or poems. o Instructions on boxes and bottles are followed with 100% corectness. o learner responds appropiately to letter, note, or memo. o learner uses coupon correctly and before expiration date. Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated: o In class o In group discussions and reading o On worksheets and handouts Learning Objectives This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency: a. Read registration and application forms. b. Read instructions on worksheets, quizzes, boxes, medicine bottles, cleaning liquids etc.. c. Read notes, memos, and letters from teachers, friends, doctors, junk mail, coupons.etc. d. Read signs ( road, roadside, situational like "wet paint") etc e. Read paragraphs written by self, other students, teachers, and authors. f. Read short informational writings g. Read short true stories. h. Read short fiction and poetry.. Competency C. Employ a variety of comprehension strategies Linked Standards * WI.LA.A.4.1 Use effective reading strategies in order to achieve their purposes in reading. * WI.LA.A.4.4 Read to acquire information Linked Core Abilities A. Communicate effectively B. Demonstrate critical thinking Performance Standards Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when: o you can gather meaning of texts from contextual clues to demonstrate 70% comprehesnion o you discuss texts with group members to collaboratively discover meaning o you seek meaning of new words by questioning the teacher correctly (What does _____ mean?) o bilingual dictionaries appropriately to teacher's satisfaction Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated: o In small group reading activities o In whole class reading activities o Using bilingual dictionaries Learning Objectives This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency: a. Identify the main Idea. b. Identify supporting details. c. Use context clues. d. Analyze compound words. e. Predict meaning. f. Infer meaning. g. Use a dictionary. h. Recognize antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms i. Recognize idioms.

Learning Activities

_____1. Discuss with a group or with the class what kinds of forms you have to fill out. What is the information that you always have to give? Write this information on a card. _____2. Fill out the MATC registration form alone or with a group. Have your group or your teacher check your form to see if it is correctly filled out. Fill out a second from if you made any mistakes on information. _____3. Fill out a job appication after discuss the form with a partner or your teacher. _____4. Fill out a form to apply for a fishing license, a driver's license or a hunting license. Discuss with a group or with partner where you get these forms and why you need the forms.

Assessment Activities

_____1. Fill in a form _____2. Follow instructions. _____3. Roleplay _____4. Paraphrase

English as a Second Language 3: Reading Learning Plan LEARNING PLAN 2 Reading Comprehension of True or Informatilonal Writings

Overview

These activities will help students to read with comprehension true stories and articles by focusing on the main idea, supporting and time sequence.

Information

Title Reading Comprehension of True or Informatilonal Writings Developer(s) Cauline Howell Date 6/15/2001

Prerequisites

1. Placement on the Wisconsin ESL Placement Assessment - Reading 2. Completion of English as a Second Language: Reading 2 with a grade of P. 3. Or consent of the instructor

Competency A. Demonstrate comprehension of a range of printed materials Linked Standards * WI.LA.A.4.1 Use effective reading strategies in order to achieve their purposes in reading. * WI.LA.A.4.2 Read, interpret, and critically analyze literature * WI.LA.A.4.3 Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in order to understand human experience * WI.LA.A.4.4 Read to acquire information Linked Core Abilities A. Communicate effectively B. Demonstrate critical thinking C. Develop global awareness Performance Standards Criteria---Performance will be satisfactory when: o you answer comprehension questions to a 70% accuracy o you demonstrate comprehension of texts in group discussions to instructor's satisfaction Conditions---Competence will be demonstrated: o In class o In group discussions o On written comprehension worksheets Learning Objectives This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency: a. Follow simple one or two-step written directions. b. Fill in simple forms. c. Read short experiential stories and information writings. d. Read signs (traffic, street, bulletin boards. e. Read maps, schedules, and measuring instruments. f. Read simple literature. g. Read simple poetry. h. Read memos and letters.

Learning Activities

_____1. Read pp. ______ of APPARTMENT LIVING. Practicing reading the story aloud with a partner. Anser the questions pp. with your partner. Check your answers with the class. _____2. In the laboratory, read the introduction of the book FABLES and discuss the word "fable' with another student or the teacher. Then listen to "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse" pp 42-44 in FABLES. Sumarize the story for your lab teacher. If you do not understand the story from just listening, listen again while reading the text. Listen and read as many times as you like. Then tell the story to the teacher. What do you think the life lesson or moral of this fable is ? _____3. Read "McD0NALD'S on page 27 of A FIRST LOOK AT THE USA: A CULTURAL READER. Then complete the Vocabulary, Comprehension and Looking for Details activities on pp 28-29. _____4. Read "AMERICAN INDIANS" on page 31 of INTRODUCING THE USA: A CULTURAL READER and discuss with your class or teacher the questions under DISCUSSION on p. 33.