Daily Language- Alignment
Ritenour Adult ESL
Basic (Casas):1. Recognize and use the names for basic colors.
2. Recognize and use the words for basic family relationships.
3. Know the names of the days of the week, the months, and the seasons.
4. Name common items of clothing
5. Know the names for different types of homes and household items. / Level 1:
1. Ask and answer simple questions about the weather.
2. Ask and answer questions about homes.
3. Ask and answer simple questions about family.
4. Read, write, and say dates.
5. Know and name clothing items.
Level 2: ‘
1. Know and use vocabulary for household problems and repairs.
2. Demonstrate the use of a calendar by identifying days of the week and months of the year using words and abbreviations.
3. Read a restaurant menu.
4. Identify the differences in clothing items (Jacket v. Coat).
5. Describe weather conditions. / Level 3:
1. Read and interpret clothing size and care labels.
2. Communicate information about home repair and maintenance.
3. Know issues and responses to basic home emergencies and safety.
4. Know what to do during a weather emergency.
5. Locate the forecast using variety resources.
6. Identify and compare self, family members, and others using physical characteristics and personal traits.
Level 4:
1. Identify means of locating housing.
2. Describe household repair and maintenance problems.
3. Identify items necessary for weather emergency preparedness.
4. Plan a schedule of activities on a calendar.
5. Understand the concept of extended and blended families, and know the names of extended family members and blended family members. / Level 5:
1. Describe information regarding rental agreements/contracts.
2. Describe tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.
3. Locate home improvement information using electronic resources.
4. Understand how to order items from catalogs and the internet.
5. Have a basic understanding of insurance policies (homeowners, renters, and auto).
Level 6:
1. Know where to obtain insurance policies and be able to compare coverage for the best rate.
2. Know how to report information after an accident or emergency.
3. Be able to locate and obtain legal help.
4. Be able to compare different home services to find the best value.
Financial Literacy- Alignment
Ritenour Adult ESL
Basic (Casas):1. Recognize and count US currency.
2. Understand how and where to access a bank and ATM. / Level 1:
1. Recognize symbols relating to money and read prices.
2. Know common language used in a bank.
3. Know the names of different forms of payments (debit, credit, cash, checks, and loans).
Level 2:
1. Know how to open up a checking and savings account.
2. Write a check and record information in a checking or savings register.
3. Read an ATM slip.
4. Understand a paycheck stub and deductions. / Level 3:
1. Read sales ads and compare prices.
2. Understand the value and terms of a coupon.
3. Use of a coupon to calculate sale price.
4. Know and understand the difference between credit and debit.
Level 4:
1. Demonstrate ability to access banking services including ATM machines.
2. Understand how to use comparative shopping, coupons, guarantees, warranties, and return processes.
3. Be able to read a formal bank and credit card statement. / Level 5:
1. Understand banking systems and terms (loans, interest rates, investments, mortgages).
2. Know and understand budget planning strategies.
3. Find and use coupons from a variety of resources (telephone books, mailers, and internet searches).
Level 6:
1. Reconcile a bank statement.
2. Calculate interest rates.
3. Use appropriate banking terms when inquiring about banking services.
4. Develop and use a monthly budget.
Grammar - Alignment
Ritenour Adult ESL
Basic (Casas):1. Know and name pronouns.
2. Know and name common verbs.
3. Know and name common nouns.
4. Know and name adverbs.
5. Know and name adjectives.
6. Know and name prepositions. / Level 1:
1. Know what simple present tense is and be able to use simple present (be/have).
2. Know the difference between singular and plural nouns and be able to use singular and plural nouns.
3. Understand and subject-verb agreement in simple sentences.
4. Understand the use of articles and be able to place and use articles.
5. Know what subject pronouns are and be able to use subject pronouns
6. Know the names of prepositions and be able to use prepositions.
Level 2:
1. Know and be able to use simple present and present progressive.
2. Know and understand the difference between simple present and present progressive.
3. Know the difference and be able to use count and non-count nouns.
4. Know and be able to classify words within their correct parts of speech.
5. Understand and be able to use simple past tense.
6. Understand the difference between subject pronouns and object pronouns, and be able to use object pronouns.
7. Understand what makes a complete sentence.
8. Know key question words and understand how to form and identify questions. / Level 3:
1. Be able to list and use adverbs of manner correctly.
2. Use subject-verb agreement correctly when forming sentences.
3. Be able to use simple future tense.
4. Understand and be able to use gerunds correctly.
5. Understand, identify, and use Infinitives in a sentence.
6. Be able to form complete sentences.
Level 4:
1. Understand and be able to use modals of advice.
2. Be able to use comparative adjectives.
3. Understand and be able to use comparatives and superlatives.
4. Understand and be able to use present perfect.
5. Understand and be able to use present perfect progressive.
6. Understand and be able to use conjunctions.
7. Understand the structure of a compound and complex sentence.
8. Understand and be able to use past progressive. / Level 5:
1. Understand and be able to use first conditional.
2. Understand and be able to use second conditional.
3. Understand and be able to use third conditional.
4. Understand and be able to use past tense modals.
5. Understand and be able to use passive voice.
6. Know and identify the placement of adjective clauses.
7. Know and identify adjective phrases.
8. Understand and be able to use adverb clauses of time.
9. Adverb clauses of contrast.
Level 6:
1. Understand and be able to use reported speech, direct and indirect.
2. Understand and be able to use past perfect.
3. Understand and be able to use past perfect progressive.
4. Understand how subjunctive is used in English.
5. Understand and be able to use future perfect.
6. Understand and be able to use future perfect progressive.
7. Understand and be able to use idiomatic language.
Listening and Speaking: Level Alignment
Ritenour Adult ESL
Basic (Casas):1. Recite the alphabet and corresponding letter sounds.
2. Ask and respond to simple greetings, introductions, and farewells.
3. Provide basic personal information in response to oral questions.
4. Follow and give 1-step verbal directions.
5. Recognize common nouns and key words while listening to oral language.
6. Answer yes or no questions.
7. Name everyday objects and nouns.
8. Repeat words and sentences. / Level 1:
1. Respond to questions about oneself and personal information.
2. Use and respond to polite expressions.
3. Communicate feelings.
4. Identify the main topic in simple oral presentations.
5. Retell a few key details from an oral presentation.
6. Tell about people, places, things, and things that happen.
7. Ask and answer who, what, when, where, why questions.
8. Discuss things from photographs/visuals.
Level 2:
1. Listen and respond to questions about oneself and personal information.
2. Explain feelings using spoken English.
3. Using oral language tell ways to solve problems.
4. Compare and contrast how people are.
5. Present procedures and events in order.
6. Interview people to get information. / Level 3:
1. Answer conversation questions using oral English.
2. Respond appropriately to verbal questions.
3. Summarize ideas using oral language.
4. Defend a point of view among peers while connecting ideas with supporting details and evidence.
5. Explain and compare concepts to classmates.
Level 4:
1. Exhibit situationally appropriate interpersonal skills.
2. Communicate impressions using spoken English.
3. Describe a person, place, thing, or event.
4. Tell about issues and ideas.
5. Compare and contrast how people see things.
6. Make choices and discuss the pros and cons of them.
7. . Use and explain slang and idioms in conversation. / Level 5:
1. Paraphrase words or ideas in conversations.
2. Understand use of formal versus informal vocabulary and basic idiomatic expressions.
3. Defend a point of view and give reasons.
4. Use and explain metaphors and similes.
5. Communicate fluently in school and social situations.
6. Talk about and give examples of abstract ideas.
Level 6:
1. Demonstrate a high level of comprehension during different types of conversations by verbally responding and using nonverbal cues.
2. Responsively listen by using summarizing and paraphrasing skills.
3. Give multimedia oral presentations.
4. Partake in an organized debate using specific language.
5. Figure out the meaning of new vocabulary in discourse.
Health and Wellness- Alignment
Ritenour Adult ESL
Basic (Casas):1. Name and Identify basic foods.
2. Know and name basic medical and health care vocabulary.
3. Know the names of common medical problems.
4. Identify and name basic body parts.
5. Know and name basic vocabulary about illness and accidents. / Level 1:
1. Identify basic information on food labels.
2. Know vocabulary for cleaning and hygiene.
3. Identify and name additional body parts.
4. Know and name medical symptoms.
5. Know and recognize safety and medical symbols.
6. Know the terms for basic first aid.
Level 2:
1. Know basic foods, food groups, and healthy eating habits.
2. Read basic nutritional information on food labels.
3. Be able to follow a simple recipe.
4. Know common terms and concepts associated with self-maintenance and care.
5. Know how to contact a doctor to make an appointment.
6. Be able to explain simple first aid procedures.
7. Read a thermometer. / Level 3:
1. Define, read, write, and say health care and emergency vocabulary.
2. Request a doctor’s appointment.
3. Follow doctor’s instructions given orally or in writing.
4. Read and understand information on medicine labels.
5. Classify foods into basic foods and food groups and understand nutrients provided by each group.
6. Understand nutritional information on food labels.
7. Be able to describe symptoms and injuries.
Level 4:
1. Read and react to safety signs and symbols.
2. Know how to respond to emergency situations.
3. Know the five senses and understand their functions.
4. Be able to describe aches, pains, illnesses, injuries, and dental problems.
5. Be able to read and interpret medical instructions for prescriptions and over the-counter medications.
6. Understand concepts of personal hygiene, grooming, and healthy eating. / Level 5:
1. Be able to complete medical and medical insurance forms.
2. Be able to complete accident reports.
3. Know and be able to describe a problem to and ask for help from public safety personnel.
4. Know how to identify and report types of crime as victim or witness.
5. Understand the basics of Medical insurance coverage.
Level 6:
1. Understand elements of US process of law. (trial by jury, judge, jury, lawyers).
2. Know where to locate community resources for mental and physical health problems.
3. Understand problems related to nutrition, substance abuse, and mental health.
4. Be able to ask for and give advice related to nutrition and good health habits.
5. Be able to compare medical insurance plans and know how to enroll in medical insurance.
Literacy Skills (Reading/Writing) - Alignment
Ritenour Adult ESL
Basic (Casas):1. Be able to read and write the alphabet and alphabet sounds.
2. Match words to symbols and concepts.
3. Identify cognates between English and native language.
4. Match words to pictures.
5. Label pictures and objects with words.
6. Express ideas by draining and labeling.
7. Copy words, phrases, and short sentences.
8. Answer questions in writing with one word answers.
9. Sound out unknown words.
10. Finish the sentence stems on familiar topics.
11. Make lists of words that go together.
12. Write upper and lower case letters using manuscript (print). / Level 1:
1. Read and write answers to questions about oneself and personal information.
2. Read simple sentences with familiar words.
3. Write dictation sentences on familiar topics.
4. Write short answers and phrases on familiar topics.
5. Write addresses on envelopes.
6. Write the words that describe things.
7. Find chunks in words to help identify unknown words while reading.
8. Answer who, what, when, where, and why questions about a story.
9. Finish sentence stems on familiar topics.
10. Use capitalization at the start of a sentence.
11. Use proper punctuation on the end of sentences.
12. Match sentences to pictures.
Level 2:
1. Read sentences about familiar topics.
2. Read and comprehend silently and aloud to answer questions.
3. Reread sentences to identify unknown words.
4. Determine main idea and details in a simple paragraph.
5. Write complete simple sentences.
6. Read basic non-fiction text features (table, graph, or chart).
7. Write paragraph dictations on common topics.
8. Use capitalization for proper nouns.
9. Use commas when listing and to separate dates.
10. Write a friendly letter using the correct components (date, closing, and signature).
11. Interpret information from non-fiction text features (charts, tables, and graphs).
12. Sequence events from fiction stories.
13. Use illustrations to figure out the meaning of words or phrases.
14. Write about things, people, or “How to” do something. / Level 3:
1. Respond in writing to questions on a specific topic.
2. Ordering events from a simple paragraph.
3. Write events in order.
4. Write and group sentences that go together.
5. Make predictions before and during reading.
6. Read and comprehend silently and aloud.
7. Answer comprehension questions after reading a text.
8. Read and interpret product label directions, warning signs, and symbols.
9. Sort information from non-fiction-text features. .
10. Follow directions from reading them.
11. Match paragraphs to pictures that tell an event of a story.
12. After reading, tell similarities and differences of two topics.
13. Take notes from reading indecently.
14. Write to tell something using letters or email.
15. Understand and match cause and effect in a story.
Level 4:
1. Read and recognize cursive handwriting.
2. Sign name in cursive handwriting.
3. Use writing to communicate feelings and impressions.
4. Use writing to describe a person, place, thing, or event.
5. Read and answer comprehension questions on short fiction and non-fiction pieces.
6. Identify, read, and write statements and questions.
7. Write multi-step events and procedures in correct sequence.
8. Understand words with multiple meanings.
9. Use prefixes and suffixes to help define unknown words while reading.
10. Identify main ideas and details in multi-paragraph piece.
11. Answer in writing comprehension questions about a text.
12. Identify fact and opinion while reading.
13. Write a paragraph with topic, details, and closing sentence.
14. Write short pretend stories and short personal narratives using a graphic organizer.
15. Write reports using a graphic organizer. / Level 5:
1. Read and comprehend short fiction, narratives, information articles, and news articles.
2. Use context clues and dictionaries to define new vocabulary.
3. Read, interpret, and answer questions on non-fiction text features independently.
4. Identify and write compound and complex sentences.
5. Write multi-paragraph essays and reports on a topic with support.
6. Compare and contrast two texts after reading.
7. Make inferences while reading a text.
8. Apply information from graphs and other non-fiction text features.
9. Summarize notes from a speaker or text.
10. Revise and edit writing using feedback.
11. Write stories and reports on a variety of topics.
12. Use a variety of sentences in writing.
13. Write to defend ideas and opinions.
14. Write pretend stories and personal narratives.
Level 6:
1. Identify bias, prejudice, or propaganda in oral messages and print materials.
2. Use a thesaurus to select specific language when writing.
3. Use internet search engines to access dictionaries/thesauruses or research a topic.
4. Comprehend, interpret, and summarize fiction, newspaper articles, information articles, and policy manuals.
5. Present information using non-fiction text-features (diagrams, tables, and graphs).
6. Write multi-paragraph essays and reports on a topic with support.
7. Identify the theme or central message of a fiction text.
8. Draw conclusions after reading various sources on a topic
9. Determine importance of information.
10. Find if there is a bias or credibility when using a source.
11. Write reports/essays using multiple sources.
12. Write stories from different genres.
13. Independently edit and revise writing.
14. Compos writing with minimal errors.
Numeracy - Alignment