Level+1



CELDT Level 1 is the beginning English proficiency level of EL students based on their scores on the California English Development Test. These students should be at this level for a few weeks or up to six months.

__**Student Characteristics:**__ - Disconected words - Memorized statements - Questions
 * Act upon demonstration
 * Active listening
 * Uses gestures
 * Uses yes or no answers
 * Demonstrate little or no receptive or productive English skills
 * Understand a few concrete details
 * Can respond to some communication and learning demands
 * Oral and written production is limited
 * Many errors

__**Teaching Strategies:**__ [|CELDT LEVEL 1] [|Guide to working with ELL]
 * Routine
 * Simple expressions
 * Simple sentences with simple predicate and subjects
 * Use of many visuals