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TEKS - ANSWERSTexas Essential Knowledge and Skills ELPS - ANSWERSEnglish Language Proficiency Standards Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Viewing and Representing - ANSWERS5 Parts of ELA TEKS Characteristics of Beginning ELLS - ANSWERSDeciphers language meaning based on gestures, tone of voice, and context. Speaks no English Is listening! May understand more than he/she can express Relies on visual and non-verbal cues May be able to use a few common English phrases, but can't frame a sentence to demonstrate their ideas or thoughts. Uses pantomime, drawing, or motions to express thoughts and needs May answer yes or no questions May need to utilize L1 to demonstrate comprehension Focus for Beginner ESL Instruction - ANSWERSListening and Speaking Communication (of spoken language) Vocabulary Characteristics of Intermediate ELLS - ANSWERSCan understand some spoken English Speaks limited English Uses faulty or halting grammar and pronunciation, makes many mistakes in usage Uses prior knowledge and context to understand language Lacks vocabulary May lack confidence in speaking/pronunciation skills May understand more than he/she can express Uses listening and speaking to clarify ideas and English usage Struggles with semantics and idioms Focus for Intermediate ESL Instruction - ANSWERSListening and speaking Communication Comprehension (of spoken and written language) Vocabula