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this type of writing may be quite accurate\u003Cbr>• present tense used primarily\u003Cbr>• frequent primary language features (spelling patterns, word order, literal translations, and words from the student’s primary language) and other errors associated with second language acquisition may significantly hinder or prevent understanding, even for individuals accustomed to the writing of ELs | These students:\u003Cbr>• have a limited ability to use the English language to express ideas in writing and engage meaningfully in grade-appropriate writing assignments in content area instruction\u003Cbr>• are limited in their ability to develop or demonstrate elements of grade-appropriate writing in English; communicate best when topics are highly familiar and concrete, and require simple, high-frequency English\u003Cbr>Typical writing features at this level:\u003Cbr>• simple, original messages consisting of short, simple sentences; frequent inaccuracies occur when creating or taking risks beyond familiar English\u003Cbr>• high-frequency vocabulary; academic writing often has an oral tone\u003Cbr>• loosely connected text with limited use of cohesive devices or repetitive use, which may cause gaps in meaning\u003Cbr>• repetition of ideas due to lack of vocabulary and language structures\u003Cbr>• present tense used most accurately; simple future and past tenses, if attempted, are used inconsistently or with frequent inaccuracies\u003Cbr>• descriptions, explanations, and narrations lacking detail; difficulty expressing abstract ideas\u003Cbr>• primary language features and errors associated with second language acquisition may be frequent\u003Cbr>• some writing may be understood only by individuals accustomed to the writing of ELs; parts of the writing may be hard to understand even for individuals accustomed to the writing of ELs | These students:\u003Cbr>• are able to use the English language, with second language acquisition support, to express ideas in writing and engage meaningfully in grade-appropriate writing assignments in content area instruction\u003Cbr>• know enough English to be able to develop or demonstrate elements of grade-appropriate writing in English, although second language acquisition support is particularly needed when topics are abstract, academically challenging, or unfamiliar\u003Cbr>Typical writing features at this level:\u003Cbr>• grasp of basic verbs, tenses, grammar features, and sentence patterns; partial grasp of more complex verbs, tenses, grammar features, and sentence patterns\u003Cbr>• emerging grade-appro","cbCaigqeXlu6undo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigqeXlu6undo","pdf",27471,"English","# ELPS-TELPAS Writing Proficiency Level Descriptors (Grades 2–12)\n## Beginning\n## Intermediate\n## Advanced\n## Advanced High","[{\"question\":\"How do the descriptors define writing ability for Beginning English learners?\",\"answer\":\"Beginning English learners generally lack the English vocabulary and structures needed to address grade-appropriate writing tasks meaningfully. 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