Texas
Adult Education Standards and Benchmarks
for ABE ASE and ESL Learners
Implementation Guide
Version 1.1
June 2008
Examples of Proficient Performance
Standard: Convey Ideas in Writing for ABE/ASE
- Determine the purpose for communicating.
- Organize and present information to serve the purpose, context, and audience.
- Pay attention to conventions of English language usage, including grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
- Seek feedback and revise to enhance the effectiveness of the communication.
NRS Educational Functioning Level - Convey Ideas in Writing for
ABE/ASE
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Adults performing at
this level can accomplish a variety of goals, such as… |
Level 1
Beginning ABE Literacy |
- Writing a simple grocery list to guide decisions about what
to buy.
- Writing product names and quantities to fill a purchase order.
- Writing responses to personal information prompts in order to
accurately fill out simplified applications, registration forms,
work orders, etc.
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Level 2
Beginning Basic Literacy |
- Writing a brief excuse letter for an absence from school.
- Writing simple summaries of job benefits to share with a co-worker.
- Writing a simple “While You Were Out” message
in response to a phone call for a co-worker.
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Level 3
Low Intermediate Basic Education |
- Writing simple directions to a house for a party.
- Writing about a personal work experience to prepare for resume
development.
- Writing an entry in the “Problem Book” at work
to alert your supervisor to a safety issue.
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Level 4
High Intermediate Basic Education |
- Writing a brief letter to the editor to clarify one’s
own opinion on a subject.
- Writing a letter of appreciation or congratulations to a friend
or relative.
- Writing a short incident/accident report at work.
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Level 5
Low Adult Secondary Education |
- Writing a resume and accompanying cover letter in preparation
for seeking employment.
- Writing a memo to employees about a guest speaker presentation
on safety in the workplace.
- Writing a proposal/plan for a community group trip.
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Level 6
High Adult Secondary Education |
- Writing an essay to self-evaluate learning.
- Writing an informational brochure about your community organization.
- Writing a formal letter to request changes in work conditions,
procedures, etc.
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