Severna Park High – Eld II

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

English Learners in the “emerging phase” begin to communicate using essential aspects of the English language. The ELD II course develops students’ ability to access grade-level content material with substantial linguistic support. Instruction in social and academic language is based on the five WIDA Standards. Students produce grammatically complex sentences that express multiple related ideas. Students employ repetitive structures and sentence patterns and appropriately use language conventions. Students read and understand language across content areas. Students comprehend and produce common forms and expressions in English. Biliteracy supports are available to English Learners. Prerequisite(s): ELD II is an appropriate initial placement for students who have been in U.S. schools for le...