as name, age and information. foods, how to get experiences, including personal using a large number and thoughtful. Uses country of origin. Expresses to their homes opinions, likes and and intentions. of different words clear and correct Expresses how preferences. Briefly and the dislikes. Provides Can justify point of and expressions, but pronunciation and they are feeling talks about appearance of some information view. Retells a simple perhaps pausing to enunciation. using simple, personal, concrete their pets. Can concerning their story read/heard in self-correct. Demonstrates an standard plans (e.g., plans for indicate personal culture’s class and describes Describes incidents, awareness of audience expressions. the weekend or strengths and celebrations and what is occurring in a expresses feelings and uses level of Names some holiday weaknesses. special events. film or book. Can and answers language appropriate common objects celebrations) and Can say most offer an opinion of a straightforward to purpose. in familiar describes familiar numbers (including short story or other questions. Explains environments objects (e.g., years) without text examined in clearly how (e.g., pieces of favourite sports, hesitation. class. something is done or clothing and number, ages and used. Can present an commonplace occupations of their argument clearly food items). family members). enough to be understood most of the time. Reading Recognizes some Recognizes words Locates important Reads patterned Understands text of and understands Reads and words and previously information in and predictable various lengths as straightforward demonstrates straightforward encountered as well simple text; text. Understands long as the words factual text on comprehension of a sentences in as short text understands everyday visual used are familiar subjects related to range of contemporary simple text if messages such as much of what is text such as signs and/or concern areas personal interests and classical these words have Birthday”. written in around the school. of interest. Uses key and/or subjects being fiction and “Happy been previously Understands text dealing with Understands the words, diagrams and studied. Understands non-fiction. Offers encountered. signs/posters which familiar topics of main points in a illustrations to most vocabulary in appropriate and use everyday personal interest; straightforward support reading narrative text. Can thoughtful responses language and have and follows a set written comprehension. Can understand most with reasonable accompanying of clear, written communication if understand factual subject specific evidence to support visuals. Can identify instructions the topic is text and simple words. responses. Reads
as name, age and country of origin. Expresses how they are feeling using simple, standard expressions. Names some common objects in familiar environments (e.g., pieces of clothing and commonplace food items). information. Expresses preferences. Briefly talks about personal, concrete plans (e.g., plans for the weekend or holiday celebrations) and describes familiar objects (e.g., favourite sports, number, ages and occupations of their family members). foods, how to get to their homes and the appearance of their pets. Can indicate personal strengths and weaknesses. experiences, opinions, likes and dislikes. Provides some information concerning their culture’s celebrations and special events. Can say most numbers (including years) without hesitation. including personal and intentions. Can justify point of view. Retells a simple story read/heard in class and describes what is occurring in a film or book. Can offer an opinion of a short story or other text examined in class. using a large number of different words and expressions, but perhaps pausing to self-correct. Describes incidents, expresses feelings and answers straightforward questions. Explains clearly how something is done or used. Can present an argument clearly enough to be understood most of the time. and thoughtful. Uses clear and correct pronunciation and enunciation. Demonstrates an awareness of audience and uses level of language appropriate to purpose. Reading Recognizes some words and straightforward sentences in simple text if these words have been previously encountered. Recognizes words previously encountered as well as short text messages such as “Happy Birthday”. Understands signs/posters which use everyday language and have accompanying visuals. Can identify Locates important information in simple text; understands much of what is written in text dealing with familiar topics of personal interest; and follows a set of clear, written instructions Reads patterned and predictable text. Understands everyday visual text such as signs around the school. Understands the main points in a straightforward written communication if the topic is Understands text of various lengths as long as the words used are familiar and/or concern areas of interest. Uses key words, diagrams and illustrations to support reading comprehension. Can understand factual text and simple and understands straightforward factual text on subjects related to personal interests and/or subjects being studied. Understands most vocabulary in narrative text. Can understand most subject specific words. Reads and demonstrates comprehension of a range of contemporary and classical fiction and non-fiction. Offers appropriate and thoughtful responses with reasonable evidence to support responses. Reads