Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The New Mexico English language development content standards
distinguish five general standards: "Social and instructional language," "The
language of language arts," "the language of mathematics," "the language of
science," and "the language of social studies." Reading, writing, listening and
speaking skills are addressed in each standard.
A. English language proficiency standard 1:
PreK- 12. Social and instructional language: English language learners
communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.
(1) Listening: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate spoken language in a variety of situations.
(2) Speaking: Engage in oral communication in
a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
(3) Reading: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate written language, symbols, and text with understanding and
fluency.
(4) Writing: Engage in
written communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and
audiences.
B. English
language proficiency standard 2: PreK-12. The language of language arts:
English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary
for academic success in the content area of language arts.
(1) Listening: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate spoken language in a variety of situations.
(2) Speaking: Engage in oral communication in
a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
(3) Reading: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate written language, symbols, and text with understanding and
fluency.
(4) Writing: Engage in
written communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and
audiences.
C. English
language proficiency standard 3: PreK-12. The language of mathematics: English
language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for
academic success in the content area of mathematics.
(1) Listening: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate spoken language in a variety of situations.
(2) Speaking: Engage in oral communication in
a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
(3) Reading: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate written language, symbols, and text with understanding and
fluency.
(4) Writing: Engage in
written communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and
audiences.
D. English
language proficiency standard 4: PreK-12. The language of science: English
language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for
academic success in the content area of science.
(1) Listening: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate spoken language in a variety of situations.
(2) Speaking: Engage in oral communication in
a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
(3) Reading: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate written language, symbols, and text with understanding and
fluency.
(4) Writing: Engage in
written communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and
audiences.
E. English
language proficiency standard 5: PreK-12. The language of social studies:
English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary
for academic success in the content area of social studies.
(1) Listening: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate spoken language in a variety of situations.
(2) Speaking: Engage in oral communication in
a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences.
(3) Reading: Process, understand, interpret
and evaluate written language, symbols, and text with understanding and
fluency.
(4) Writing: Engage in
written communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and
audiences.
