country of origin. Expresses to their homes and experiences, goals and intentions. of different words in formal and informal Expresses how preferences. their pets. Can opinions, likes Can justify point of and expressions, but situations including they are feeling Briefly talks about indicate personal and dislikes. view. Retells a simple perhaps pausing to presenting an oral using simple, personal, concrete strengths and Provides some story read/heard in self-correct. report based on standard plans (e.g., plans weaknesses. information class and describes Describes incidents, research, a expressions. for the weekend or concerning their what is occurring in a expresses feelings demonstration and a Names some holiday culture’s film or book. Can and answers short dramatization. common objects in celebrations) and celebrations and offer an opinion of a straightforward Speaks clearly and familiar describes familiar special events. short story or other questions. Explains expressively in environments (e.g., objects (e.g., Can say most text examined in clearly how classroom pieces of clothing favourite sports, numbers class. something is done or presentations adjusting and commonplace number, agesand (including years) used. Can present an voice, tone and food items). occupations of without argument clearly language to a variety of their family hesitation. enough to be situations. members).Can understood most of name some the time. specific vocabulary terms. Reading Recognizes some Recognizes words Locates important Reads patterned Understands text of Reads and Reads and words and previously information in and predictable various lengths as understands demonstrates straightforward encountered as simple text; text. Understands long as the words straightforward comprehension of a sentences in well as short text understands much everyday visual used are familiar factual text on variety of visual and simple text if these messages such as of what is written text such as signs and/or concern areas subjects related to digital texts. Selects words have been Birthday”. in short text around the of interest. Uses key personal interests and uses appropriate “Happy previously Understands dealing with school. words, diagrams and and/or subjects being strategies to construct encountered. signs/posters familiar topics of Understands the illustrations to studied. Understands meaning before, during which use personal interest; main points in a support reading most vocabulary in and after reading. everyday language follows a set of straightforward comprehension. Can narrative text. Can Explores the form and and have clear, written written understand factual understand most function of texts read. accompanying instructions communication if text and simple subject specific Reads visuals. Can especially if the topic is reports on familiar words. appropriate texts to
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). 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, agesand occupations of their family members).Can name some specific vocabulary terms. to their homes and 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. goals 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. 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. in formal and informal situations including presenting an oral report based on research, a demonstration and a short dramatization. Speaks clearly and expressively in classroom presentations adjusting voice, tone and language to a variety of situations. 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 Locates important information in simple text; understands much of what is written in short text dealing with familiar topics of personal interest; follows a set of clear, written instructions especially if 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 reports on familiar Reads 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 variety of visual and digital texts. Selects and uses appropriate strategies to construct meaning before, during and after reading. Explores the form and function of texts read. Reads appropriate texts to
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