WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION
Federal Functioning Level 7 – Beginning Literacy
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OC.1 LISTENING
Date
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1.7.1 Listen and indicate (by pointing or
circling) a specific letter, word, or picture.
1.7.2 Respond appropriately to high-frequency
commands (e.g., Stop! Come here.,
Stand up., etc) through physical action.
1.7.3 Demonstrate understanding of simple
words, phrases, and questions in a
familiar setting (e.g., classroom, home)
by indicating a picture or item.
1.7.4 Listen and indicate (by pointing or
circling) a specific cardinal/ordinal
number, quantity of money, or time on a
digital/analog clock.
OC.2 SPEAKING
OC.3 GRAMMAR
Date
&
Initial
3.7.1 Express basic needs with very simple
words, learned phrases, and gestures
(without regard to accuracy in basic
grammar).
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY
Date
&
Initial
Date
&
Initial
4.7.1 Identify and pronounce the names of
letters of the alphabet and recite them in
order.
4.7.2 Pronounce single consonant sounds
(with difficulty).
4.7.3 Identify and pronounce cardinal and
ordinal numbers and count (1-20).
2.7.1 Repeat words and phrases for
clarification and to improve
pronunciation.
2.7.2 Answer simple personal questions with
yes/ no or one word.
2.7.3 Introduce self and others.
2.7.4 Respond appropriately to simple
expressions of courtesy (e.g., Thanks.,
How are you?).
2.7.5 Ask simple learned questions (e.g., How
are you? What's your name? What time
is it?).
2.7.6 Greet, show gratitude, and express state
of being with very simple words and
phrases.
2.7.7 Express likes/dislikes using simple
phrases.
2.7.8 Name familiar things, people, and places
(e.g., family members, food, clothing,
colors, community facilities, room in a
house, furniture, jobs).
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION
Federal Functioning Level 8 – Low Beginning ESL
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OC.1 LISTENING
Date
&
Initial
1.8.1 Respond appropriately to a short
sequence of basic directions and
commands through physical action.
1.8.2 Listen to simple words and phrases drawn
from learned topics and indicate the
meaning (e.g., by pointing to or circling
pictures, symbols, or synonyms).
1.8.3 Respond appropriately through physical
action to short emergency warnings (e.g.,
Get back!, Slow down!, Look out!).
OC.2 SPEAKING
OC.3 GRAMMAR
Date
&
Initial
3.8.1 Express basic needs by making
affirmative/negative statements (using
simple present/past).
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION
Date
&
Initial
Date
&
Initial
4.8.1 Identify and pronounce cardinal and
ordinal numbers (1-9000).
4.8.2 Pronounce short vowels in familiar words
(accent is acceptable).
2.8.1 Ask for very basic clarification, repetition,
or assistance using simple phrases.
2.8.2 Answer simple questions (what, when,
where) related to basic needs using oneword or previously learned phrases
related to familiar topics (e.g., prices, time,
weather/season).
2.8.3 Express simple commands (e.g., Come
here., Help me., Give me that.).
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION
Federal Functioning Level 9 – High Beginning ESL
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OC.1 LISTENING
Date
&
Initial
1.9.1 Listen for and indicate specific information
from very brief conversations, broadcasts
or announcements (in person, on the
telephone, or on recordings).
1.9.2 Listen to simple face-to-face
conversations on familiar topics and
identify the main idea.
OC.3 GRAMMAR
3.9.1 Make very simple statements on familiar
topics demonstrating minimal control of
grammar in the past, present, and future
tenses.
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION
OC.2 SPEAKING
2.9.1 Ask and answer simple questions (what,
when, where) related to basic needs using
previously learned phrases or simple
sentences related to familiar topics (e.g.,
locations, illness/injury, occupations,
transportation).
2.9.2 Describe familiar things, people, places,
and routines (e.g., clothing, weather, body
parts, self, family members, home, local
community, own country, daily schedule).
2.9.3 State very simple opinions, feelings, likes/
dislikes, agreement/disagreement (I like/
don't like.., I think/don't think.., I feel/don't
feel.. I agree/disagree that…).
Date
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Initial
Date
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Initial
Date
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Initial
4.9.1 Pronounce (accent is acceptable) twoletter consonant blends (e.g., br-,
sp-, cl-, -nd, -sk) and digraphs (e.g., ch,
sh, th, wh, ph) in familiar words.
4.9.2 Pronounce long vowels in familiar words
(accent is acceptable).
OC.5 TELEPHONE
Date
&
Initial
5.9.1 Make emergency 911 calls (e.g., Help!
Fire! My address is…).
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION
Federal Functioning Level 10 – Low Intermediate ESL
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OC.1 LISTENING
Date
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Initial
1.10.1 Listen to a very simple recorded
conversation on a familiar topic (e.g.,
weather, daily activities) and identify
specific information.
1.10.2 Demonstrate understanding of simple
questions, answers, and statements in
standard dialect containing some
unfamiliar vocabulary, spoken slowly with
frequent repetition.
1.10.3 Follow very simple oral instructions (e.g.,
directions to a place in the classroom,
building, or community; instruction on how
to operate classroom or workplace
equipment).
OC.2 SPEAKING
2.10.1 Ask for clarification or repetition (e.g.,
Please repeat that., Say that slowly.).
2.10.2 Request information or assistance (e.g.,
for community services, customer service,
job openings, directions).
2.10.3 Describe a sequence of events in the past
on a topic related to personal life (e.g.,
coming to the U.S., starting English class).
2.10.4 Ask and answer questions (who, what,
how, and why) on familiar topics (e.g.,
own background, house, school, stores,
schedules, fares, job responsibilities,
weekend/vacation plans/activities).
2.10.5 Describe feelings, goals, abilities, actions,
jobs (e.g., plans for future, symptoms of
illness, native customs, directory
assistance, information requests).
2.10.6 State likes/dislikes, feelings, agreement/
disagreement, and satisfaction/
dissatisfaction.
2.10.7 Participate in simple face-to-face
conversations requiring a minimum of
courtesy (thanking, meeting, apologizing).
2.10.8 Give opinions, make suggestions, offer
advice.
2.10.9 Compare two items (e.g., for size, color,
price).
OC.3 GRAMMAR
Date
&
Initial
3.10.1 Express basic needs demonstrating
minimal control of very basic grammar
(simple present, past, future, and present
perfect tenses; and the comparative).
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY
Date
&
Initial
Date
&
Initial
4.10.1 Pronounce vowel diphthongs (e.g., au,
ow, oy) in familiar words (accent is
acceptable).
4.10.2 Pronounce (with an acceptable accent)
two- and three-letter consonant blends
(e.g., str-, spl-, thr-, -rst) in familiar words.
4.10.3 Pronounce (with an acceptable accent)
familiar words containing the schwa
sound (e.g., away, upon).
4.10.4 Pronounce (with an acceptable accent)
familiar words containing ‘r-controlled’
vowels.
OC.5 TELEPHONE
Date
&
Initial
5.10.1 Participate in simple telephone
conversations requiring yes/no and
minimal responses and some requests
for clarification (e.g., Is your brother
home? Sorry, no. When will he be back?
Pardon me? Can I take a message?).
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION
Federal Functioning Level 11 – High Intermediate ESL
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OC.1 LISTENING
Date
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Initial
1.11.1 Listen to an everyday conversation
(e.g., about local/world news, weather,
TV shows, leisure activities) with some
repetition or slower speech and indicate
the main idea and supporting details.
1.11.2 Detect the mood of a spoken message
by identifying the attitudes and feelings
of the speaker or the urgency of the
message.
1.11.3 Listen to a spoken narrative on a
familiar topic (e.g., a story told on a level
text audiotape, or by a classmate) and
indicate what happened (either by
retelling the story or marking correct
items on a worksheet).
1.11.4 Listen to spoken descriptions of people,
places, and objects and indicate what is
being described.
1.11.5 Follow multi-step oral instructions (e.g.,
use of a software program or classroom
machine, how to perform a dance step
or exercise routine, or how to locate/put
away an object/resource).
others.
Express generalities, obligations,
desires, agreement/disagreement/
uncertainty, and regrets.
2.11.7 Offer, accept, and decline invitations
and assistance.
2.11.8 Apologize/respond to apologies; offer/
respond to praise/criticism.
2.11.9 Ask for and give opinions,
explanations, suggestions, and advice.
2.11.10 Compare three or more items for best
value, appearance, etc.
2.11.6
OC.3 GRAMMAR
3.11.1
Verbally express basic needs,
demonstrating inconsistent control of
basic grammar (simple present/past,
future, present/past continuous, and
present perfect tenses; and the
superlative).
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY
OC.2 SPEAKING
2.11.1 Clarify by asking questions, rewording,
or repeating in order to be understood.
2.11.2 Request information or assistance (e.g.,
with credit cards, legal problems).
2.11.3 Ask and answer questions about
common topics (e.g., about the news,
weather, movies, TV programs).
2.11.4 Adjust language forms to the level of
formality required to fulfill basic courtesy
functions in face-to-face conversations
(with instructors, employers, peers).
2.11.5 Describe places, systems, and events
(i.e., native country/customs/
government, personal history, crimes,
accidents, celebrations, or historical
events) and make comparisons to
Date
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4.11.1
4.11.2
Date
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Initial
Reproduce all 42 phonemes of English
(accent is acceptable).
Use English intonation patterns and
pauses in statements, questions,
imperatives, and exclamations.
OC.5 TELEPHONE
5.11.1
Date
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Initial
Date
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Initial
Communicate on the telephone about
familiar subjects (e.g., job availability,
services offered, repairs needed).
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
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ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION
Federal Functioning Level 12 – Low Advanced ESL
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OC.1 LISTENING
Date
&
Initial
1.12.1 Listen to very short movies/broadcasts
of a non-technical, very general nature
and indicate comprehension of main
ideas.
1.12.2 Listen to an announcement or a report
(e.g., news, radio, medical) and identify
vital information.
1.12.3 Listen to instructions given in standard
dialect and at a normal rate with some
repetition and respond appropriately.
1.12.4 Listen to new vocabulary used in
context and indicate correct synonym/
definition.
1.12.5 Listen to common idioms and reduced
speech and indicate the correct
meaning or full form of the word or
phrase.
1.12.6 Listen to a spoken message and identify
the emotional content (e.g., anger,
compliment, sarcasm, grief).
OC.2 SPEAKING
2.12.1 Use various strategies to clarify
meaning (i.e., paraphrasing, asking
questions, restating, negotiating
meaning).
2.12.2 Ask and answer questions fluently
regarding common topics (e.g., school
rules/policies, job interview, leisure
activities, preferences, accidents).
2.12.3 Request information or assistance
regarding common topics (e.g., major
purchases, loans, health issues, car or
appliance repairs, job promotions/
raises).
2.12.4 Use small talk to initiate, continue, and
conclude a short conversation.
2.12.5 Participate in a small-group discussion
on a randomly chosen topic of general
interest (e.g., current event, feelings and
beliefs, cultural norms, shopping,
sports) with some hesitations and
rewording.
2.12.6 Instruct someone orally on how to
perform a common task (e.g., making
coffee, looking up information in a
directory, counting out change).
2.12.7 Express sympathy.
2.12.8 Complain about a specific problem (e.g.,
leaking faucet, no garbage pickup) and
give reasons for dissatisfaction.
OC.3 GRAMMAR
Date
&
Initial
3.12.1 Express basic needs and handle limited
social demands demonstrating good,
but inconsistent, control of complex
grammar structures (perfect tenses;
conditional, adjectival, and adverbial
clauses; and the passive voice).
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY
Date
&
Initial
Date
&
Initial
4.12.1 Recite a short poem or limerick
demonstrating appropriate intonation,
rhythm, and stress.
OC.5 TELEPHONE
Date
&
Initial
5.12.1 Participate in a telephone conversation
(of 3 minutes or more) on a familiar
subject (e.g., school assignments,
activity plans, unwanted solicitation).
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION
(Not an FFL: Optional) High Advanced
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OC.1 LISTENING
Date
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Initial
1.13.1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of
conversations with native speakers
without requiring much repetition or
rewording.
1.13.2 Demonstrate understanding of
descriptions and narrations of factual
and technical materials (e.g., by
correctly labeling diagrams/pictures, by
filling in a written outline/graphic
organizer).
1.13.3 Listen to an oral presentation (e.g., an
infomercial, ad, political speech) and
identify such elements as fact and
opinion, bias, and accuracy.
OC.2 SPEAKING
2.13.1 Speak fluently in most formal and
informal conversations on practical and
social topics (e.g., giving an opinion on
a movie/restaurant, recommending a
good place to shop for specific items/
prices).
2.13.2 Speak with some fluency on technical
subjects and on special fields of interest
related to academic pursuits or work
demands (i.e., by giving a prepared 3-5
minute demonstration or explanation on
a self-selected topic).
2.13.3 Request information and assistance
regarding topics of interest (e.g., higher
education/ job requirements, vacation
planning).
2.13.4 Summarize lectures or presentations of
no more than five minutes (e.g., by
guest speakers, seen on video) by
restating main ideas.
2.13.5 Deliver a 3-5 minute, factual oral
presentation on a topic of the student's
choice (e.g., describing a work of art,
persuading someone, describing a
causal relationship).
2.13.6 Orally paraphrase/summarize a reading
passage of no more than one page,
from a trade magazine (e.g.,
Newsweek, Time).
2.13.7 Given a problem situation, speak
persuasively, negotiate options, and
resolve the conflict.
2.13.8 Given a controversial topic, state own
opinion, and clarify reasons for opinion.
OC.3 GRAMMAR
Date
&
Initial
3.13.1 Demonstrate some control of complex
grammatical patterns (perfect tenses
and passive constructions).
Date
&
Initial
OC.4 PRONUNCIATION/FLUENCY
Date
&
Initial
4.13.1 Demonstrate good control of stress,
rhythm, and intonation in delivering an
oral presentation.
OC.5 TELEPHONE
Date
&
Initial
5.13.1 Make phone calls to gather information
on an assigned topic (e.g., recreational
activities price/schedule, product
availability/price, doctor/dentist
qualification/availability, comparison of
checking/savings accounts, loan
information, housing features/price/
availability).
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 7 – Beginning Literacy Part 1
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R/W.1 PHONEMIC AWARENESS/WORD
ANALYSIS
Date
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Initial
1.7.1 Name letters of the alphabet.
R/W.2 VOCABULARY
Date
&
Initial
2.7.1 Identify numbers (1-20) and match to
quantities and words.
2.7.2 Read own basic personal identification
(name, address, telephone).
2.7.3 Match pictures or symbols to learned
vocabulary words and phrases.
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
Date
&
Initial
5.7.1 Arrange a series of related pictures in
sequential order.
5.7.2 Arrange letters in alphabetical order and
write them sequentially.
R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION
Date
&
Initial
6.7.1 Write dictated letters and numerals.
Date
&
Initial
4.7.1 Accurately and legibly copy basic shapes,
numerals, and manuscript letters.
4.7.2 Accurately and legibly copy basic
personal information (name, address, etc.)
i.e., for simple forms or labeling an
envelope.
4.7.3 Develop and use own signature.
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 7 – Beginning Literacy Part 2
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R/W.1 PHONEMIC AWARENESS/WORD
ANALYSIS
Date
&
Initial
1.7.2 Identify and pronounce single consonant
sounds and use them to decode words.
1.7.3 Identify and pronounce short and long
vowel sounds.
1.7.4 Identify and match upper- and lowercase manuscript letters.
R/W.2 VOCABULARY
3.7.1 Read and understand very short
sentences on learned topics using
vocabulary and structures previously
learned daily.
3.7.2 Use context clues to identify missing
words from simple sentences.
3.7.3 Indicate the answer to very simple factual
written questions (yes/no, true/false)
about a very short, familiar story or
description.
3.7.4 Locate home country and USA on a map
of the world.
Date
&
Initial
4.7.4
Date
&
Initial
2.7.4 Identify numbers (1-100) and match to
quantities and words.
2.7.5 Identify and match U.S. coins and bills to
name and value.
2.7.6 Identify symbols and notation related to
money and prices (i.e., dollar/cent signs,
decimal point, percent).
2.7.7 Identify and match common
abbreviations (days, months, years, time
of day, and clothing sizes) to full form of
the word.
2.7.8 Locate dates on a calendar.
2.7.9 Interpret and match correct times on
analog and digital clocks.
2.7.10 Identify common signs and labels with
one word or symbol (e.g., no smoking,
restroom, hospital, police, danger, stop,
poison).
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY
Accurately and legibly copy words,
phrases, and short sentences.
4.7.5 Write learned vocabulary words,
phrases, and simple sentences to label
pictures.
4.7.6 Count items and write correct amounts
up to 20.
4.7.7 Count money (coins and bills) and write
correct amounts (up to $20) using proper
notation.
4.7.8 Using proper notation, write dates in full,
abbreviated, and numeric forms.
4.7.9 Write telephone and Social Security
numbers and addresses using
appropriate numerical format.
4.7.10 Using proper notation, write correct time
to label analog clocks.
4.7.11 Accurately complete a very simple form
with personal information.
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
Date
&
Initial
5.7.3
Arrange numbers (1-100) in numerical
order and write them sequentially.
5.7.4
Arrange a series of pictures showing the
passage of time in chronological order.
5.7.5
Arrange scrambled words to make a
sentence.
R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION
6.7.2
Date
&
Initial
Write letters for dictated sounds.
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
7.7.1
Date
&
Initial
Date
&
Initial
Recognize punctuation used in sentence
endings (period, question mark, and
exclamation mark).
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 8 – Low Beginning ESL
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R/W.2 VOCABULARY
Date
&
Initial
2.8.1 Identify numbers (1-900) and match to
words.
2.8.2 Match learned vocabulary words on
familiar topics (e.g., family members,
home, classroom, body parts, jobs) to
pictures.
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
6.8.1 Write dictated dates, telephone
numbers, amounts, and prices using
appropriate numerical format.
6.8.2 Write dictated learned vocabulary.
Date
&
Initial
3.8.1 Make predictions about a text using
visuals and titles.
3.8.2 Interpret and follow very simple visual
instructions that utilize pictures and
diagrams.
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY
Date
&
Initial
4.8.1 Count money and write correct amounts
(up to $900) using proper notation.
4.8.2 Correctly endorse a given check.
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION
Date
&
Initial
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
Date
&
Initial
7.8.1 Recognize and use periods for learned
abbreviations (e.g., Apr., Mon., tel.).
7.8.2 Identify and use periods for titles (e.g.,
Mr., Mrs.).
7.8.3 Recognize and use periods for sentence
endings.
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB TENSES
Date
&
Initial
8.8.1 Distinguish between simple present and
simple past by matching sentences to
pictures.
Date
&
Initial
5.8.1 Sequence a simple list of words in
alphabetical order (by first letter).
5.8.2 Compose original simple sentences
(about self, family, home, country, work)
using learned vocabulary words and
phrases.
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 9 – High Beginning ESL
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R/W.2 VOCABULARY
Date
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Initial
2.9.1 Identify numbers (1-9000) and match to
words.
2.9.2 Read written numbers (one, two, etc.),
times, prices, dates, sizes, and isolated
words and phrases in familiar contexts
(traffic signs, store ads, clothing tags, fast
food menus, calendars).
2.9.3 Distinguish between singular and plural
vocabulary words.
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
using proper notation for time.
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
5.9.1 Sequence a list of numbers (up to the
thousands) in numerical order.
5.9.2 Write a series of related sentences
based on personal experience/familiar
material.
5.9.3 Compose a very simple message
(personal note to a friend or instructor).
Date
&
Initial
R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION
3.9.1 Answer simple written questions (yes/no,
true/ false, short answer) that require
inference and drawing conclusions about
a familiar story or description.
3.9.2 Scan for specific information in simple
life-skill materials related to immediate
needs (i.e., ads, schedules, signs, forms,
telephone directory, addresses, and food
packaging).
3.9.3 Locate local city and county on a state
map and West Virginia on a map of the
USA.
3.9.4 Read and interpret short, simplified
stories on familiar topics containing
previously learned vocabulary and
sentence patterns.
3.9.5 Identify the sequence of a very simple
narrative passage (by arranging
sentences in correct order).
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY
4.9.1 Write correct amounts (up to 9000) using
proper notation.
4.9.2 Accurately and legibly fill out checks for
amounts in the thousands.
4.9.3 Accurately write own return address on an
envelope (e.g., pre-addressed to utility
company).
4.9.4 Accurately and legibly fill in a time sheet
Date
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Initial
Date
&
Initial
6.9.1 Accurately spell learned vocabulary
words (for example name of city/state,
classroom items, family members, etc).
6.9.2 Use word endings to mark grammatical
elements (-s, -es, -‘s).
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
Date
&
Initial
7.9.1 Recognize and use capitalization rules
(including initial word in sentence, proper
names, dates, addresses, and the word
'I').
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB TENSES
Date
&
Initial
Date
&
Initial
8.9.1 Write simple statements (affirmative and
negative) and questions using singular
and plural nouns.
8.9.2 Select the correct verb form to indicate
simple present, simple past, and present
continuous.
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WEST VIRGINIA ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS CHECKLIST
ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 10 – Low Intermediate ESL
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Date
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R/W.2 VOCABULARY
Date
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R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
Initial
2.10.1 Identify and match abbreviations for
common weights and measures to full
form of word and visuals.
2.10.2 Identify contractions and match to
complete words.
2.10.3 Predict the meanings of unfamiliar
vocabulary and phrases using
contextual clues (e.g., synonyms,
antonyms).
2.10.4 Identify root word, prefixes, and suffixes.
Initial
5.10.1 Make a list organized with a clear
purpose (e.g., shopping, party, class
duties).
5.10.2 Compose a very simple story.
5.10.3 Write a telephone message including
time, date, number to call.
5.10.4 Compose and organize related
sentences to form paragraphs that
include a topic sentence and at least
two supporting details.
Date
&
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
Date
&
R/W.6 SPELLING/DICTATION
Initial
3.10.1 Use context clues to identify missing
words from paragraphs.
3.10.2 Read and interpret simple signs,
symbols, abbreviations, product labels,
and pictures in the context of specific
topics (e.g., employment, housing,
health).
3.10.3 Identify the main ideas and supporting
details/examples in simple familiar
material.
3.10.4 Read, interpret, and follow very simple,
one-step written directions.
3.10.5 Interpret simplified charts, graphs,
tables and maps to answer
informational questions.
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY
6.10.1 Use appropriate spelling rules (e.g.,
double final consonants) for adding -ing
and -ed endings to verbs.
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
Date
&
Initial
Date
&
Initial
4.10.1 Accurately and legibly complete
simplified medical history, banking, or
order forms.
4.10.2 Accurately fill out simplified forms
(registration, change of address, job
application) requiring biographical/
personal information.
Initial
7.10.1 Identify apostrophes and quotation
marks.
7.10.2 Recognize and use commas for
addresses, dates, and simple series.
7.10.3 Identify and revise sentence fragments
and run-ons and errors in punctuation
(period, question mark, exclamation
mark, and comma) in simple and
compound sentences.
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB TENSES
Date
&
Initial
8.10.1 Compose original simple sentences
using correct verb tenses (present, BEverb, present continuous, and past).
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ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 11 – High Intermediate ESL Part 1
Student:
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Instructor:
Date Enrolled:
Date
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R/W.2 VOCABULARY
Date
&
R/W.6 DICTATION/SPELLING
Initial
Initial
6.11.1 Spell dictated, very basic sight/frequently
used words and useful single-syllable
words.
6.11.2 Write a brief telephone message based
on a conversation or a recording.
2.11.1 Locate a specific item in an alphabetical
listing (class list, telephone directory,
dictionary) or in a topical listing (picture
dictionary, table of contents).
Date
&
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
Initial
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
Date
&
Initial
3.11.1 Read and interpret (i.e., identifying
correct multiple-choice answers) short
narratives or descriptions even on
unfamiliar topics (with help from visuals).
7.11.1 Use correct sentence endings, commas
in a series, and apostrophes in simple
and compound sentences.
Date
&
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/
Initial
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB TENSES
Date
&
8.11.1 Combine simple sentences to form
compounds (using conjunctions and
commas).
8.11.2 Recognize and use appropriate forms of
regular/irregular verbs and possessive
adjectives in composing sentences.
8.11.3 Recognize and use consistent verb
tenses (simple present, past, and future).
8.11.4 Recognize and use prepositions of time
and place.
R/W.4 LEGIBILITY/ACCURACY
Date
&
Initial
4.11.1 Accurately address an envelope (i.e., to
friend, instructor) including return
address.
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
Initial
5.11.1 Compose simple and compound
sentences on familiar topics (e.g., family,
native country, home).
5.11.2 Compose a simple narrative description
about daily activities or past events in
chronological order.
5.11.3 Compose a short essay about a familiar
topic with a least three sequential
paragraphs (indenting each paragraph).
5.11.4 Write a short message, invitation, or
thank you note to an instructor, family
member, friend, or fellow worker.
5.11.5 Write a series of directions (e.g., a
recipe, directions to home/school).
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ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 11 – High Intermediate ESL Part 2
Student:
Program:
Instructor:
Date Enrolled:
R/W.2 VOCABULARY
Date
&
Initial
2.11.2 Use roots and affixes (e.g., -ly, -ful, -less,
re-, un-, pre-) to determine the meaning
of unfamiliar words.
2.11.3 Identify synonyms and antonyms for new
words.
2.11.4 Understand and predict the meaning of
unfamiliar vocabulary and phrases from
contextual and grammatical clues.
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
Date
&
Initial
5.11.6 Compose a personal or business letter
using proper conventions and format.
5.11.7 Compose a cohesive, three-paragraph
essay with an introduction and at least
three sequential paragraphs that have
logical breaks in ideas, and transitional
words within and between paragraphs.
Date
&
Initial
3.11.2 Locate pertinent information in ads, labels,
pay stubs, dictionaries, public signs, and
telephone/ building directories, and apply
it to answer questions.
3.11.3 Read, paraphrase, and summarize
simplified materials on familiar topics (i.e.,
simple newspaper articles on current
events, social letters, public information
notices, or narratives).
3.11.4 Draw conclusions and make inferences
about short passages (by identifying
correct multiple choice answers or by
writing short answers to questions).
3.11.5 Identify main idea, details, and sequence
of events in short passages.
3.11.6 Read and follow simple, multi-step written
instructions and diagrams.
3.11.7 Draw meaning from short multi-paragraph
passages using contextual and syntactic
clues (pronoun references, transitional
words, sequential markers).
3.11.8 Read and interpret simplified charts,
graphs, and maps (including directions).
3.11.9 Recognize and use comparison and
contrast (e.g., to determine the best
values on products/services).
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
R/W.6 DICTATION/SPELLING
Date
&
Initial
6.11.3 Listen to oral instructions and write an
accurate summary of the steps.
6.11.4 Use appropriate spelling rules (e.g.,
change y to i) to add -er, -est, and -ly
endings to adjectives.
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
Date
&
Initial
7.11.2 Correctly capitalize elements in a letter
(i.e., address, salutation, and closing).
7.11.3 Use a dictionary or spell checker to
check and correct spelling.
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/
VERB TENSES
Date
&
Initial
Date
&
Initial
8.11.5 Recognize and use adjectives, adverbs,
and conjunctions in simple and
compound sentences.
8.11.6 Recognize and use consistent subject/
verb agreement, comparative adjectives,
and correct pronoun antecedents in
sentences and paragraphs.
8.11.7 Recognize and use consistent verb tense
(present, present continuous, past,
future) in sentences and paragraphs.
4.11.2 Accurately and legibly fill out simple
authentic forms (i.e., job/ credit
applications, medical history, school
registration, banking).
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ESL READING/WRITING
Federal Functioning Level 12 – Low Advanced ESL
Student:
Program:
Instructor:
Date Enrolled:
R/W.2 VOCABULARY
Date
&
Initial
2.12.1 Draw meaning from unfamiliar words by
using contextual clues, knowledge of
cognates, and analyzing prefixes,
suffixes and roots.
2.12.2 Identify idioms in specific contexts and
paraphrase or identify synonyms.
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
Date
&
Initial
3.12.1 Locate pertinent information in a
common reference source (i.e., an
English monolingual dictionary, atlas,
almanac, encyclopedia, or telephone
directory).
3.12.2 Read and interpret simple 200-word
articles on common topics (e.g.,
geography, culture, historical figures/
events, current events, and health) found
in encyclopedias, newspapers,
periodicals, and non-technical journals.
3.12.3 Summarize a written passage several
paragraphs in length.
3.12.4 Draw conclusions and make inferences
about expository writing or a short
selection of fiction (by writing complete
sentence answers to questions).
3.12.5 Follow multi-step, written instructions
(e.g., directions for food preparation).
3.12.6 Read and interpret authentic printed
materials (i.e., graphs, charts, tables, or
forms) found in newspapers, magazines,
medicine labels, recipes.
R/W.4 ACCURACY/LEGIBILITY
R/W.6 DICTATION/SPELLING
Date
&
Initial
6.12.1 Correctly spell and divide useful learned
multi-syllabic words according to basic
rules (e.g., double consonants).
R/W.7 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
Date
&
Initial
7.12.1 Recognize and use correct punctuation
(commas, apostrophes, quotation marks,
colons, and semicolons) in compound
and complex sentences.
7.12.2 Edit and revise writing for parallel form,
grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Date
&
Initial
4.12.1 Record information accurately and
completely on authentic forms and
applications (e.g., an accident report,
drivers’ licenses application).
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
complex sentences.
5.12.2 Compose a five-paragraph essay (of at
least 200 words) on a given topic that
includes a clear introduction, welldeveloped ideas, relevant facts, details,
examples, and/or descriptions with
appropriate transitions and a clear
ending.
5.12.3 Compose personal letters or invitations
using appropriate tone and format.
5.12.4 Construct a simple resume or curriculum
vita using appropriate format.
5.12.5 Create simple tables (i.e., schedules; job
or class assignments).
5.12.6 Write a series of directions on how to
complete a task (i.e., pump gas, make
coffee, use a fax machine).
Date
&
Initial
R/W.8 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/VERB
TENSES
8.12.1 Demonstrate proficiency in sentence
construction by combining two or more
sentences into one (using conjunctions
and/or commas).
8.12.2 Recognize and use prepositions and
interjections in compound and complex
sentences.
8.12.3 Use verb tenses and forms accurately
and appropriately (including modals,
passive voice, and conditional tenses).
Date
&
Initial
5.12.1 Compose simple, compound, and
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ESL READING/WRITING
(Not an FFL: Optional) High Advanced
Student:
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Instructor:
Date Enrolled:
R/W.3 COMPREHENSION
Date
&
Initial
3.13.1 Locate pertinent information on a research
topic in reference materials (found in
libraries or on the Internet).
3.13.2 Read and summarize short stories and
other recreational literature (not more than
20 pages) by identifying and paraphrasing
the main points of the passage.
3.13.3 Read and interpret technical materials and
complex manuals (in the student's own
field of interest) to identify pertinent facts
and paraphrase key points.
3.13.4 Analyze and make inferences about an
author’s point of view (by identifying the
main idea, identifying fact and opinion,
making logical conclusions, and
identifying faulty logic).
3.13.5 React personally to a persuasive essay by
drawing oral or written conclusions and
stating own opinion on the issue.
3.13.6 Draw meaning from written passages on
unfamiliar topics by using contextual and
syntactic clues.
3.13.7 Identify the techniques of comparison/
contrast; cause/effect; generalization/
example; figurative language, symbols,
fact/opinion in written passages.
R/W.5 ORGANIZATION/COMPOSITION
R/W.6 CAPITALIZATION/PUNCTUATION
Date
&
Initial
6.13.1 Follow the writing process to proofread
and rewrite an essay to assure sentence
variety, correct punctuation, grammar,
usage, cohesiveness, and relevant
supporting details.
6.13.2 Recognize and use capitalization rules
(including within quotations) to write
sentences with few errors.
6.13.3 Consistently use correct articles (a, an,
the) with few errors.
R/W.7 GRAMMATICAL CONCEPTS/
SENTENCE STRUCTURE/
Date
&
Initial
VERB TENSES
7.13.1 Use verb tenses and forms accurately
and appropriately (including in reported
speech and conditional constructions) in
complex sentences.
Date
&
Initial
5.13.1 Utilize a variety of simple, compound,
and complex sentences in a cohesive
essay.
5.13.2 Write a simple outline of a written
passage or an oral presentation.
5.13.3 Use the writing process (brainstorm,
cluster, freewrite, and correct essay
structure) to construct an essay.
5.13.4 Compose business letters (i.e., a cover
letter for a job application or a letter of
complaint) using appropriate organization
and format (i.e., titles, paragraphing,
inside address, greeting, body, closing,
and signature).
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