Shapes Use for ability groups. Change which symbol represents which level, because students will figure out which symbol corresponds to the beginning level. • Beginning English language learners— • Early intermediate and intermediate English language learners— • Advanced English language learners— • Proficient English language learners—
Sports Use for groups of four. Assign one figure to each level. • Beginning English language learners • Early intermediate and intermediate English language learners • Advanced English language learners • Proficient English language learners
Alphabet Use for groups of three. Assign a letter for each of the four ability levels.
Numbers Use for pairs. Create pairs between students who are two levels apart, for example: • Early intermediate with advanced • Intermediate with proficient