Language Learning CenterSelf-Directed Learning Activities

PL1: School Student Name: _________________________________ Student ID Number: ________________________

Instructor: _____________________________________ Level: ___________Date: ___________________

Section 1: Heinle Picture Dictionary

Directions: Learn new words with the Heinle Picture Dictionary. Here are some important words to know in a

classroom.

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Marker

Bookshelf

Whiteboard

Globe

Desk

Table

Workbook

Map

Clock

Textbook

Test/Exam

Notebook

Student

Teacher

Pre-Level 1. School Section 2: Spelling and Complete Sentences

Directions: Look at the picture. Spell the word for the picture. Complete the sentence with the word for the

picture.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

The __________________writes on the chalkboard.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

The __________________ listens to the teacher.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____ or ____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

He gets a good grade on the ___________________.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

He takes notes in his _________________________.

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Pre-Level 1. School Spell the word:

____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

They look at the ______________________.

Spell the word:

____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Complete the sentence:

They sit at the _______________ to study.

Section 3: Student Self-Assessment

Complete this self-assessment before meeting with a tutor. Now that you’ve completed sections 1 to 2, check the things you can do:

I gained new vocabulary about school. I can spell words about school I can complete sentences about school. I can listen and write words and sentences about school.

DON’T FORGET! Write your name on the clipboard to work with a tutor. The tutor will call your name when he/she is ready.

Section 4: Practice with a Tutor!

Meet with a tutor. Give this paper to the tutor. The tutor will review your work and do dictations with you.

Dictation 1: Listen to each word. Write the word you hear.

1. _________________________________________

2. _________________________________________

3. _________________________________________

4. _________________________________________

5. _________________________________________

6. _________________________________________

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Pre-Level 1. School Dictation 2: Write the sentences you hear on the lines below.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Area of Focus 1 Point 3 Points 5 PointsSkill: Dictation - Spelling

Student makes more than 4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.

Student makes 3-4 errors in spelling.

Student makes 0-2 errors in spelling.

Skill: Dictation - Capitalization and Punctuation

Student makes more than 4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.

Student makes 3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.

Student makes 0-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.

Skill: Dictation- Content Accuracy

Student misses more than 4 words from the dictation

Student misses 1-3 words from the dictation.

All the words from the dictation are in the work.

Total points: /15*Students must receive at least 10 points to move on.

Tutor Recommendations:

Tutor Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________

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Congratulations! Move onStudent has successfully completed this SDLA and is

ready to continue to the next.

RepeatStudent hasn’t yet mastered this SDLA. It is

recommended that the student complete it again.