The
New York state ESL learning standards are aligned with New York State English
language arts (NYS ELA) standards and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL) standards. They have developed the language and academic
skills for content area learning. They recognize and build on cultural
diversity of the population. NY ESL standards include learning and
self-monitoring strategies as performance indicators. LEP/ELLs must develop the
ability to come up with different strategies to promote their own learning and
monitor and self-correct their own language production at each level of
language proficiency. As student collaboration is essential for second language
growth, it’s highlighted as the indicator of success in meeting the standards.

The NYS ESL learning standards are arranged in five
major goal areas:

English for information and
understanding

English for literary response, enjoyment
and expression

English for critical analysis and
evaluation

English for classroom interaction

English for cross cultural knowledge and understanding.

NEW YORK STATE ESL STANDARDS Grades 2-4