Motivation
- Drive stems from unique cultural
Other
-Shows giftedness or
exceptional ability in a domain
not as commonly celebrated in
American culture (patience,
respect, etc.)
Exceptional skills displayed in
a non-verbal fashion.
-Uses diverse avenues to
express gifts and talents (art,
music, math, etc.)
values (family, career, etc.)
-Shows persistence and effort to
develop English Language skills.
-Seeks out opportunities to submerge
themselves in the English Language
and/ or American culture.
-Works to assimilate into the English
speaking classroom without the
assistance of specialists
or ESOL resources.
-Quick development of English Language
skills, moving rapidly towards proficiency.
Reasoning
- Uses unique cultural experiences
to draw conclusions and
make inferences.
-Draws upon cultural understandings when
approaching experiences with peers.
-Uses experience as an English Language
Learner to offer support/ resources to other
English Learners.
-Resolves issues using a
Combination of student’s
own culture, and the culture of
their Environment.
Insight
- Willingness to share aspects of
culture and unique experiences with
their peers.
-Comprehensive understanding of
their own culture as well as American
culture.
-Shares customs, constructs, beliefs,
etc. about their own culture.
-Understands the process of learning
another language and adapting
a different culture.
Inquiry
- Displays curiosity about the English
Communication
- Volunteers to aid and supports
other English Language Learners
(translation, assimilation, etc.)
-Diverse classroom engagement through
nonverbal indicators such as showing
fingers in math, nodding
head, etc. (dependent on level
of English proficiency).
Interest
- Connects classroom content
and experiences to that of their own
culture.
-Shares cultural elements such as
sports teams, favorite foods, games,
and activities, etc. with peers.
-Displays curiosity about specific
American cultural elements of
interest and makes an effort to learn
more.
Memory
- Uses experience in Native
Language and takes initiative to learn Language to supplement learning.
more. -Expresses relevant comparisons
-Seeks out trusted peers for questions between learning in English to
as well as language support. learning in their Native Language.
-Shows interest in the culture of their Imagination/ -Recalls experience as a new English
peers and/or asks questions about Language Learner, and can apply
others’ cultures. Creativity
- Displays knowledge through multiple
experience in aiding peers who are
-Asks the teacher questions and/ or beginning to learn English.
avenues when language is a present barrier
asks the teacher for -Shares memories specific
(illustrations, non-verbal communication,
clarification frequently. to native culture.
technology, etc.)
-Applies diverse strategies and methods
Humor from Native culture to classroom content.
-Utilizes creative methods of
- Engages in comedic communication.
communication in Native Language
-Participates in imaginative
with other Native Speakers. play not requiring verbal
-Develops understanding of English
language.
humor and responds and/ or integrates -
into communication.
-Illustrates humor through illustrations,
facial expressions,
and/ or non-verbal
communication methods.
Problem
Solving
- Uses resources, experiences, and
understandings from Native
Language/ Culture to solve problems.
-Utilizes technology and translation
tools to creatively solve problems.
-Communicates with peers to solve
problems.
-Uses visual and tactile resources
to solve problems.