VIC EAL Comment Bank
VIC report comments: EAL (three modes) — Speaking & Listening, Reading & Viewing, Writing
EAL comment examples structured by the three modes, with plain-English evidence and constructive next steps.
Updated 2025-12-19
This page is a practical summary of publicly available guidance. Always follow your school's reporting template and professional judgement.
Quick compliance checklist
- Comments address all three modes.
- Evidence is specific and recognises EAL context appropriately.
- Next steps are realistic and actionable.
Example mode-by-mode structure
Examples
- “In Speaking and Listening, [Student] … In Reading and Viewing, [Student] … In Writing, [Student] … Next steps…”
Example comments
Examples
- "In Speaking and Listening, [Student] contributes short responses and follows classroom instructions with growing confidence. In Reading and Viewing, [Student] uses pictures and key words to understand simple texts. In Writing, [Student] writes simple sentences and is developing spelling of common words. Next steps include practising vocabulary for classroom topics and rereading sentences to check meaning."
- "[Student] is building confidence speaking in small groups and asking for clarification. Next focus: using topic vocabulary in full sentences and practising reading daily in English and home language where possible."
Official sources
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