This new teacher-friendly book offers a quick, efficient, easy-to-use tool--the Classroom Assessment of Language Levels (CALL)--to assess the language levels of English learners in grades K-12. Learn how to effectively use the tool utilizing direct interview and small-group observation to determine students’ instructional levels and needs. Get a variety of engaging, differentiated, Common Core-based strategies that can be used post-assessment to help students at each level improve their speaking and listening skills.Strategies to help all your ELLs optimize their learning include...Using interactive journalsCreating chart storiesUsing meaningful gesturesUsing cognatesExploring word originsAnd much, much more!
Part I: The Classroom Assessment of Language Levels1. Introduction and Overview of the Classroom Assessment of Language Levels2. The Components of the Classroom Assessment of Language Levels3. Ways to Conduct an Assessment: Direct Interview and Indirect Small-Group ObservationPart II: Classroom Strategies for ELLs at Each Level4. Level 1: The Beginning Stage and Common Core Speaking and Listening5. Level 2: The Early Intermediate Stage and Common Core Speaking and Listening6. Level 3: The Intermediate Stage and Common Core Speaking and Listening7. Level 4: The Early Advanced Stage and Common Core Speaking and Listening8. Level 5: The Advanced Stage and Common Core Speaking and Listening