| Functions
independently in nearly all social and work situations.
Speaks fluently and can sustain
a conversation on familiar topics.
Expresses ideas with confidence
using a wide range of language.
Has ability to use language
for humor, play on words, and sarcasm.
A personal, expressive style
(voice) is emerging at this level.
Can reword to get ideas across.
Communicates on phone on
familiar subjects. |
Capable
of extensive elaboration with details and examples. May use anecdotes and
personal stories.
Expresses complicated ideas
with some success.
Explanations are generally
fully developed with details.
Usually responds with short
speeches 5 to 6 sentences in length. In some cases, will tell long stories
with up to 20 sentences that provide a coherent, complete narration. |
Controls
basic grammatical forms and structures. Occasionally makes errors
with complex structures.
Uses a variety of sentence
structures including the impersonal 'you' as subject.
Uses modifiers (articles,
possessive pronouns, single word adverbs, adjectives and prepositional
phrases) but errors may occur.
Uses an increasing variety
of verbs, modals and tenses. There may still be more mixing of the
present when expressing the past. |