Starting
Can Do Descriptors
Respond with gestures and actions
Point to identify classroom objects
Recognize familiar sounds, rhythms and everyday phrases in English
Recognize and respond to formulaic language, such as "Are you ok?"
Offer single word responses
Make letter/sound connections
Rely on visual support to understand what is being read
Use bilingual dictionaries
Copy words or draw pictures
Write in their own native language if there are no literacy gaps