[Student Name] can respond to common questions and name a variety of everyday objects in English.
| Claim | Reality | |-------|---------| | Verified by ESL experts | Often just written by a blogger with 2 years experience. | | Aligned to standards | Rarely cites WIDA or CEFR levels (A1–C2). | | Grammatically correct | Usually yes, but culturally tone-deaf. | | Ready to copy-paste | Requires heavy editing to fit your student. | sample esl report card comments verified
After reviewing thousands of report cards and consulting with K-12 ESL specialists, we have compiled a list of comments. These are not generic "good job" phrases. They are specific, WIDA-aligned, and focused on growth, not perfection. [Student Name] can respond to common questions and
[Student Name] communicates fluently and effectively in both social and academic settings. | | Grammatically correct | Usually yes, but