Elementary Seal of Biliteracy Pathways
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Elementary School Biliteracy Attainment Award
Purpose: This award is designed to measure attainment of age-appropriate biliteracy for students who have been in the Dual Language Immersion program.
Criteria:
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CMAS English Language Arts at the "Proficient" level or above in fifth grade;
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Demonstration of proficiency in a language other than English (AAPPL exam).
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In addition to the requirements outlined above, both the Bilingual Service and Participation Award and the Biliteracy Attainment Award could require students to complete several additional criteria that demonstrate actual use of two languages. These might include, for example:
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Completion of a set number of hours of community service using primary language skills in service to the school or community and demonstrating the ability to use translation in social situations;
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A written paper in two languages (translation) with a rubric score of 4 or above at the 5th grade level;
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A written essay on why bilingualism is important to them personally, to their community, and to the world;
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Oral presentation about five careers where bilingualism is important and why and how bilingualism is a benefit in those careers;
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Reading logs signed by their teachers of ten books (at grade level) read independently in English and ten books (at grade level) read independently in a language other than English.
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Elementary Bilingual Service and Participation Award
Purpose:
The Elementary School "Bilingual Service and Participation Award" (BPSA) aims to motivate students on their bilingual journey, particularly those not enrolled in a dual language or bilingual program leading to biliteracy.
Criteria:
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Attainment of age-appropriate proficiency in English (CMAS);
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Age appropriate oral/listening proficiency in the home language for English Learners and in the second language for students whose home language is English (e.g. AAPPL exam);
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Documentation of active use of two languages (e.g., serving as a bilingual ambassador for visitors to the school, reading books to preschoolers, etc.);
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Positive attitudes towards bilingualism and understanding that bilingualism has benefits (demonstrated through an essay or oral presentation).
Elementary School Biliteracy Attainment Award
Purpose: This award is designed to measure attainment of age-appropriate biliteracy for students who have been in the Dual Language Immersion program.
Criteria:
-
CMAS English Language Arts at the "Proficient" level or above in fifth grade;
-
Demonstration of proficiency in a language other than English (AAPPL exam).
-
In addition to the requirements outlined above, both the Bilingual Service and Participation Award and the Biliteracy Attainment Award could require students to complete several additional criteria that demonstrate actual use of two languages. These might include, for example:
-
Completion of a set number of hours of community service using primary language skills in service to the school or community and demonstrating the ability to use translation in social situations;
-
A written paper in two languages (translation) with a rubric score of 4 or above at the 5th grade level;
-
A written essay on why bilingualism is important to them personally, to their community, and to the world;
-
Oral presentation about five careers where bilingualism is important and why and how bilingualism is a benefit in those careers;
-
Reading logs signed by their teachers of ten books (at grade level) read independently in English and ten books (at grade level) read independently in a language other than English.
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Elementary Bilingual Service and Participation Award
Purpose:
The Elementary School "Bilingual Service and Participation Award" (BPSA) aims to motivate students on their bilingual journey, particularly those not enrolled in a dual language or bilingual program leading to biliteracy.
Criteria:
-
Attainment of age-appropriate proficiency in English (CMAS);
-
Age appropriate oral/listening proficiency in the home language for English Learners and in the second language for students whose home language is English (e.g. AAPPL exam);
-
Documentation of active use of two languages (e.g., serving as a bilingual ambassador for visitors to the school, reading books to preschoolers, etc.);
-
Positive attitudes towards bilingualism and understanding that bilingualism has benefits (demonstrated through an essay or oral presentation).