NRS Descriptor Segment
GSE Learning Objective
GSE Level
CEFR Level
Individuals ready to exit the Beginning Basic Level are able to decode multi-syllable words, distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words, and recognize the spelling-sound correspondences for common vowel teams. They also are able to identify and understand the meaning of the most common prefixes and suffixes. They can read common irregular sight words. Individuals are able to read level appropriate texts (e.g., texts with a Lexile Measure of between 420 – 820) with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression. They are able to determine the meaning of words and phrases in level-appropriate complex texts. Individuals ready to exit this level are able to determine main ideas, ask and answer questions about key details in texts and show how those details support the main idea. Individuals also are able to explain how specific aspects of both digital and print illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words of a text. They are able to compare and contrast the most important points and key details of two texts on the same topic. When listening to text above their current independent reading level, they are able to describe the relationship between ideas in a text in terms of time, sequence, and cause/ effect.
Can identify the individual vowel and consonant sounds in simple words, if supported by pictures.
21
Below A1 (10-21)
Can combine single letter sounds to read simple words.
18
Below A1 (10-21)
Can combine a range of letter sounds to read some common words (e.g. sing, high).
29
A1 (22-29)
Can guess the meaning of a new word from knowledge of part of it (e.g. children/ child, your/you, going/go). Can recognise most frequent everyday words, including those with regular prefixes and suffixes.
40
A2+ (36-42)
40
A2+ (36-42)
Can recognise familiar names, words and very basic phrases on simple notices.
15
Below A1 (10-21)
Can understand short, simple texts about everyday activities.
30
A2 (30-35)
Can derive the probable meaning of simple unknown words from short, familiar contexts.
46
B1 (43-50)
Can read a simple text and extract factual details.
35
A2 (30-35)
Can identify specific information in simple letters, brochures and short articles.
37
A2+ (36-42)
Can scan a simple text, identifying the main topic(s).
40
A2+ (36-42)
Can identify the main topic and related ideas in a simple structured text.
42
A2+ (36-42)
Can understand basic factual statements relating to pictures or simple texts.
29
A1 (22-29)
Can make basic inferences from simple information in a short text.
38
A2+ (36-42)
Can identify basic similarities and differences in the facts between two short simple texts on the same familiar topic, if supported by pictures and questions.
38
A2+ (36-42)
Can understand a simple work schedule.
30
A2 (30-35)
Can follow a basic sequence of events in a simple text on a familiar topic.
36
A2+ (36-42)
Can recognise cause and effect relationships between ideas in simple connected text.
49
B1 (43-50)
22 | Alignment of the National Reporting System for Adult Education Standards to the Global Scale of English
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