Use phonic (or logographic in Use a translation dictionary or Use the context of a sentence or • • • Mandarin) knowledge to read glossary to look up new words. a translation dictionary to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words. Read and understand short • written phrases. Read and understand the main • points and opinions in written texts Read out loud familiar words and from various contexts, • phrases. including present, past or future events. Use books or glossaries to find • out the meanings of new words. Show confidence in reading • and in using reference materials. To write or copy everyday words Write a few short sentences using Write short texts on familiar • • • imaginatively correctly. familiar expressions. topics. Label items and choose Express personal experiences Use knowledge of grammar (or • • • appropriate words to complete and responses. in Mandarin) short sentences. short phrases from memory to enhance or change the meaning • Write one or two short sentences. with spelling that is readily of phrases. • understandable. Write short phrases used in Use dictionaries or glossaries to • • everyday conversations correctly. check words. Refer to recent experiences or • future plans, as well as to everyday activities. Include imaginative and • adventurous word choices. Convey meaning (although there • may be some mistakes, the
• Use phonic (or logographic in Mandarin) knowledge to read • Read and understand short written phrases. • Read out loud familiar words and phrases. • Use books or glossaries to find out the meanings of new words. • Use a translation dictionary or glossary to look up new words. • Use the context of a sentence or a translation dictionary to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words. • Read and understand the main points and opinions in written texts from various contexts, including present, past or future events. • Show confidence in reading and in using reference materials. To write imaginatively • or copy everyday words correctly. • Label items and choose appropriate words to complete short sentences. • Write one or two short sentences. • Write short phrases used in everyday conversations correctly. • Write a few short sentences using familiar expressions. • Express personal experiences and responses. • short phrases from memory with spelling that is readily understandable. • Write short texts on familiar topics. • Use knowledge of grammar (or in Mandarin) to enhance or change the meaning of phrases. • Use dictionaries or glossaries to check words. • Refer to recent experiences or future plans, as well as to everyday activities. • Include imaginative and adventurous word choices. • Convey meaning (although there may be some mistakes, the
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