ESOL Test modifications

1. ESOL Test modifications

2. Level 1 - Pre-production or“Silent Period” • focus on content-area vocabulary • demonstrate, circle, point, draw, match • construct a models, diaramas • answer “yes/no” and “either/or” questions • complete graphic organizer • categorize • classify • arrange pictures in a sequence • label illustrations • assemble examples • create poster, PPT

3. Level 2- Early Production • conduct oral rather than written test • sequence; re-order steps in a flow chart • show, circle, point, highlight, underline • complete graphic organizer • respond with single words or short sentences • complete a short fill-in-the-blank passage using a word bank • allow use of notes, textbook • list • identify “odd man out”

4. Level 3-Low Intermediate Fluency • re-tell • fill-in-the-blank when given 1st letter of missing word(s) • modify, simplify grammar and vocabulary of test prompts • make an oral report after class

5. Level 4 - High Intermediate Fluency • use vocabulary in short sentences • use phrases or short sentences to answer “how” or “why” • journals/letters • make predictions • summarize (specify number of required sentences) • compare/contrast

6. To modify existing tests for LES andFESstudents: • simplify grammar and vocabulary • read test aloud to student • allow oral responses • provide additional time • allow use of bilingual dictionary • limit # of test items • limit # of multiple choice options • underline, bold key vocabulary • allow limited use of books with pg. #s • allow use of class notes • include visuals, charts, graphs • provide a word bank • provide 1st sentence of essay • give essay questions before test • keep checklist of daily observations • assemble portfolio of student work