<p>Attributes of Talented and Gifted English Learners</p><p>Student Name ______School ______Grade ______Check all that apply.</p><p>Advanced Language Accelerated Rate and Level of Learning Sensitivity  Fluency in Native Language  Boredom with routine work, resists rote or  Demonstrates empathy and uses  Speed of second language acquisition repetitive tasks; may disrupt class when empathetic statements (Review ELPA, DRA, or DIBELS data work is finished  Takes action to help someone in need over time)  Exhibits quick mastery of a skill  Shows non-verbal awareness of other’s  Uses verbal skills to handle problems  Consistently works at higher level, needs  Large vocabulary comprehends text or difficult math  High expectations of self and others; may  Asks unusual questions concepts be perfectionist</p><p>Creativity Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Sense of Humor  Uses material in unusual ways  Manipulates information and makes  Uses puns and riddles  Uses imagination connections beyond the situation  Plays with language  Elaborates on ideas of others  Analyzes and notes details  Detects and uses irony  Creates original work  Asks penetrating questions  Says or does something to indicate a  Makes up games and activities displaying  Questions teachers, school protocols, and finely developed sense of humor imagination rules  May interrupt with humorous distractions  Strong role-play or storytelling ability  Demonstrates logical reasoning or get carried away with jokes and stories  Demonstrates ability in musical or visual  Sees cause and effect relationships easily arts</p><p>Leadership Independent Learner/ Persistence Perspective  Acknowledged by peers  Develops projects beyond expectations  Sees others point of view  Assume mature responsibilities  Pursues an intense interest  Can approach a task from different angles  Willing to take a risk  Is curious  Creates unusual patterns  May interpret for others  Adapts easily to new learning situations  Unexpected understanding of dimension,  Wants to do things on their own in their angle or perspective own way</p>