CELDT+4

​CELDT Level 4: Early Advanced

__Student behaviors__ -they have been here for 3-4 years -appear to be orally fluent -begin to use discipline specific, academic terminology -near grade-level proficiency in academic areas -comprehends grade level texts with assistance -writes fluently with spelling and grammatical errors __Key Strategies__ ​ Listening -comic strips or jokes of the day to explore word play with humor -formulating questions of who, what, when, where and why, addresing formal way to seek answers -notetaking and prewriting siklls help recording and organizing thoughts

Speaking -practice fluency development with interactive games or study word origins (ex. Lingo Bingo) -have students give oral presentations -preview key terminology with content area instruction

Reading -guide content reading -provide advanced organizers of reading material -read to learn information

Writing -provides instruction of grammar rules -teach spelling rules -teach note-taking and outlining -use peer writing graphic organizers

Bilingual Joke: What do bees and elevators have in common?.............................................