First Steps People communicate using different languages Use gestures, actions, body language and / or words to communicate needs and express ideas Name classmates, teachers and familiar classroom and playground objects Interact effectively with peers and adults in familiar social settings Repeat or echo single words Use single words and two word phrases in context Use mother tongue (with translation where needed) to express needs and explain ideas Listen and respond to picture books, showing pleasure, and demonstrating understanding through gestures, expression and / or words Follow classroom directions and routines, using context cues Understand simple questions and respond with actions or words Use body language to communicate and to convey understanding, for example, pointing, gesturing, facial expressions When given a verbal prompt joins in with poems, rhymes, songs and repeated phrases in shared books
Pre-Primary People listen and speak to share thoughts and feelings Realize that people speak different languages Use grammatical rules of English (they may over generalize at this age) Listen and respond in small or large groups for increasing periods of time Follow classroom instructions, showing understanding Predict likely outcomes when listening to texts read aloud Tell their own stories using words, gestures, and objects / artifacts Begin to select and incorporate colors, shapes, symbols and images into visual presentations Join in with poems, rhymes and songs and repeated phrases in books in shared books
Primary Spoken words connect us with others People ask questions to learn from others Describe personal experiences Use language to address their needs, express feelings and opinions Use oral language to communicate during classroom activities, conversations and imaginative play Distinguish beginning, medial and ending sounds of words with increasing accuracy Follow two step directions Use visual information to reflect and understanding of text Select and incorporate colors, shapes, symbols and images into visual presentations Use body language in mime and role play to communicate ideas and feelings visually Use a variety of implements to practice and develop handwriting and presentation skills Everyone has the right to speak and be listened to. Listen to and enjoy stories read aloud; show understanding by responding in oral form
Grade 1 The sounds of language are a symbolic way of representing ideas and objects Re-tell familiar stories in sequence Express thoughts, ideas and opinions and discuss them, Use language to explain, inquire and compare Ask questions to gain information and respond to inquiries directed to themselves or to the class Begin to use a range of specific vocabulary to suit different purposes Listen attentively and speak appropriately in small and large group interactions Pick out main events and relevant points in oral texts Follow multi-step directions up to three steps Anticipate and predict when listening to text read aloud Participate in a variety of dramatic activities; for example, role play, puppet theatre, dramatization of familiar stories and poems Talk about the stories, writings, pictures and models they have created Rrealize that shapes, symbols and colors have meaning and include them in presentations Demonstrate respect for contributions from others
Grade 2 Spoken language varies according to the purpose and audience Recognize patterns in English language and use increasingly accurate grammar Express thoughts, feelings, ideas and opinions and be able to discuss them, respecting the contributions of others Use a range of specific vocabulary to suit different purposes with guidance Listen to a variety of oral presentations including stories, poems, rhymes and reports and respond with increasing confidence and detail Identify and expand on main ideas and relevant points in oral text Follow multi step directions Hear and appreciate differences between languages Listen appreciatively and responsively, presenting their own point of view Begin to use tone and voice level appropriately and purposefully Use actions and body language to reinforce and add meaning to oral presentations Become aware of terminology used to describe visual effects, for example, features, layout, border, frame Begin to select and use suitable shapes, colors, symbols and layout for presentations Respect the views of others
Grade 3 Spoken communication is different from written communication. It has its own set of rules The grammatical structures of a language enable members of a language community to communicate with each other Generate, develop and share ideas and opinions through talk Begin to verbalize their thinking and explain their reasoning Understand and use specific vocabulary to suit different purposes Listen reflectively to stories read aloud in order to identify story structures and ideas Begin to paraphrase and summarize (oral presentations or text read aloud) given specific methods Work in pairs or small groups to develop presentations Use language confidently, appropriately and with increasing accuracy for specific purposes and audience. Use a range of specific vocabulary in different situations, demonstrating an awareness that language use is influenced by purpose, audience and context Use register, tone and voice level appropriately to enhance meaning Select and use suitable shapes, colors, symbols and layout for presentations Organize thoughts and feelings before speaking Listen reflectively Works cooperatively in small groups Use and understand tone and voice to express meaning
Grade 4 Thinking about the perspective of our audience helps us to communicate more effectively and appropriately Spoken language can be used to persuade and influence people. Argue persuasively and defend a point of view Verbalize thinking and explain reasoning Understand how language can influence points of view and the responses of others Participate appropriately as listener and speaker in discussions, conversations and group work. Listen for a specific purpose in a variety of situations (to gain information, for instructions or for entertainment) Paraphrase and summarize (oral presentations or text read aloud) given specific methods Design visual texts with the intention of influencing the way people think and feel Begin to identify aspects of body language in a dramatic presentation and explain how they are used to convey the mood and personal traits of characters Begin to design and analyze posters and charts, using shapes, colors, symbols, layout and fonts, to achieve particular effects; explain how the desired effect is achieved Experience a range of different visual language formats; appreciate and describe why particular formats are selected to achieve particular effects Discuss the effects used in a visual presentation and how they might influence the audience Realize that presentations have been created to reach out to a particular audience to influence in some way Reflect on ways in which understanding the intention of a message can influence personal responses
Grade 5 Using metaphorical language creates strong visual images in our imagination for the listener Listeners identify key ideas in spoken language and synthesize them to create their own understanding. People draw on what they already know in order to infer new meaning from what they hear. Argue persuasively and justify a point of view Paraphrase and summarize when communicating orally Participate appropriately as listener and speaker in discussions, conversations, debates and group presentations Use an increasing vocabulary and complex sentence structures with a high level of specificity Generate, develop and modify ideas and opinions through discussion Paraphrase and summarize (oral presentations or text read aloud) using a variety of methods independently Listen for a specific purpose to enter into discussions, conversations, debates and group presentations Begins to develop an understanding of inference, draw conclusions and make judgements about oral presentations Navigate the internet in response to verbal and visual prompts with confidence and familiarity; use ICT to prepare their own presentations Design visual texts with the intention of influencing the way people think and feel Use oral language to formulate and communicate possibilities and theories Prepare and deliver an individual presentation for a variety of purposes (to entertain, inform, to persuade to direct) Begins to analyze and interpret the ways in which visual effects are used to establish context Analyze the selection and composition of visual presentations; select examples to explain how they achieve a particular impact, for example, dominant images, use of color, texture, symbolism with guidance Explain their own ideas for achieving desired effects Respect and understand the cultural perspectives of others Apply knowledge of presentation techniques in original and innovative ways; explain their own ideas for achieving desired effects with guidance Develop respectful responses and modify ideas and opinions through discussion