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use this article, to write one paragraph summary. Use the reading in the attached file, and there is a checklist, need to follow all these steps. This is a very simply writing assignment, need simply grammar and clearly follow all these steps on the checklist.

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Five Stages of Second Language Acquisition By Jorge Vazquez October 4, 2012 Retrieved and adapted from https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/fivestages-of-second-language-acquisition/ Introduction Learning to speak and write one’s native language well is often challenging enough; acquiring these skills in a second language requires even more effort, commitment, and practice. Mechanics of second language acquisition Each language has its own set of rules for speaking and writing the language properly, and individuals trying to learn a new language often blur the lines between which set of rules to use. Second language learners also face a certain degree of fear or anxiety about tackling a new language, which can in turn affect how easily or how well they acquire the second language. Second language acquisition has been described as a learning continuum, because the person learning a new language “progresses from no knowledge of the new language to a level of competency closely resembling that of a native speaker.” Five stages of second language acquisition Proponents of second language acquisition theories identify five distinct stages of second language acquisition. These include the following: 1. Silent/receptive This stage may last from several hours to several months, depending on the individual learner. During this time, new language learners typically spend time learning vocabulary and practice pronouncing new words. While they may engage in self-talk, they don’t normally speak the language with any fluency or real understanding. This stage is controversial among language educators. Some disagree that second language learners are totally silent while they are in this first learning stage. Instead, some educators argue that “speech is fundamental in language acquisition” and learners excel in language acquisition when they use what they learn. 2. Early production This stage may last about six months, during which language learners typically acquire an understanding of up to 1,000 words. They may also learn to speak some words and begin forming short phrases, even though they may not be grammatically correct. 3. Speech emergence By this stage, learners typically acquire a vocabulary of up to 3,000 words, and learn to communicate by putting the words in short phrases, sentences, and questions. Again, they may not be grammatically correct, but this is an important stage during which learners gain greater comprehension and begin reading and writing in their second language. 4. Intermediate fluency At this stage, which may last for a year or more after speech emergence, learners typically have a vocabulary of as many as 6,000 words. They usually acquire the ability to communicate in writing and speech using more complex sentences. This crucial stage is also when learners begin actually thinking in their second language, which helps them gain more proficiency in speaking it. 5. Continued language development/advanced fluency It takes most learners at least two years to reach this stage, and then up to 10 years to achieve full mastery of the second language in all its complexities and nuances. Second language learners need ongoing opportunities to engage in discussions and express themselves in their new language, in order to maintain fluency in it. The key to learning a new language and developing proficiency in speaking and writing that language is consistency and practice. A student must converse with others in the new language on a regular basis in order to grow their fluency and confidence. In addition, Haynes says it’s important for students to continue to work with a classroom teacher on specific content area related to the new language such as history, social studies and writing. CHAPTER 3 WRITER'S SELF-CHECK Writer: Date: Format My summary is correctly formatted (title centered, first line indented, margins on both sides, double-spaced). yes no Mechanics I checked punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. yes no yes no yes no Content and Organization My summary begins with a topic sentence that states the main idea of the original text. My summary contains all of the main supporting points from the original text. My summary contains only the main supporting points from the original text. I paraphrased the ideas from the original text by using synonyms and changing sentence structure. My summary ends with an appropriate concluding sentence. yes no yes no yes no My summary contains transition signals and other strategies so that it flows smoothly from beginning to end. My summary includes an in-text citation in proper format. yes no yes no Grammar and Sentence Structure Errors to check for include verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, articles, pronoun agreement, sentence fragments, and run-on sentences/comma splices. . Number found and corrected I checked my paragraph for errors. (verb tense, article, etc.) I checked my paragraph for errors. I checked my paragraph for errors. 326 APPENDIX F: Peer Review and Writer's Self-Check Worksheets
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Five stages of second language acquisition
Learning how to speak one a new language requires commitment, effort and a lot of
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