Stages of second_language_acquisition-chart
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The document outlines 5 stages of second language acquisition: preproduction, early production, speech emergence, intermediate, and continued language development. Each stage is defined by the expected English proficiency level, including vocabulary size and language abilities. Suggested classroom activities are provided for each stage to support students' development in comprehending and using their new language skills.
Stages of second_language_acquisition-chart
- 1. Stages* of Second Language Acquisition *Note: A second language learner does not stay set in a particular stage. Given the setting, vocabulary, and prior knowledge of the subject matter, a student’s English linguistic proficiency will naturally flow form one stage to another. Preproduction Early Production Speech Emergence Intermediate Continued Language Fluency Development 10 hours to 6 months An additional 6 months An additional 1 year An additional 1 year 5 to 7 (10) years 500 receptive word 1000 receptive/active words 3000 active words 6000 active words Content Area Vocabulary Teacher can expect Teacher can expect Teacher can expect Teacher can expect Teacher can expect student to: student to: student to: student to: student to: * Point to item/picture/person *Answer with yes or no *Use 3+ words and short phrases *Use complex statements *Participate fully in the grade level *Perform an act *Answer questions with one word *Use beginning dialog * State opinions classroom activities with support *Gesture and nod *Use two+ words *Use full simple sentences *Speak at length for comprehension and use of *Say yes or no *Use repetitive language patterns * Ask for clarification academic language *Internalize new language *Begin to verbalize while still *Share original thoughts *Need support in filling gaps in internalizing English cultural and/or background knowledge Suggested Activities Suggested Activities Suggested Activities Suggested Activities Suggested Activities * Visual aids and gestures * Language experience *Writing process and conferences * Paraphrasing * All previously mentioned activities, * Oral and written key word * Role playing/Charades *Journals (content and personal) * Outlining/webbing/mapping and grade level expectations, emphasis * Journal writing *Creating charts, graphs, tables * Oral discussions/debates with adaptations and support as * Oral production is not forced * Picture reports * Book talks with peers * Compare/contrast needed * Journal writing using pictures, * Reading and writing conferences * Writing basic paragraphs * Journals native language, or basic with support from teachers and * Stating predictions * Reading a variety of genres English peers * Group panels * Analyzing/interpreting data -2- Terrell, A Natural; Approach to Second Language Acquisition. Modern Language Journal 6, pp. 325-337 PRESENTATIONS: Stages of Second Language Acquisition - Chart