MFL at TENBY
Languages Malay: from Year 1 to Year 11 Vision Year 1 to Year 3: mixed abiltiy group Year 4 to Year 11 set according to ability Mandarin: from Year 3 to Year 13 All classes set according to ability French: from Year 3 to Year 13 Primary classes: mixed ability Secondary classes are set according to ability
How we monitor progress in languages: The National Curriculum Levels Attainment Target 1: Listening and responding Attainment Target 2: Speaking Attainment Target 3: Reading and responding Attainment Target 4: Writing Each AT: levels 1 to 8
National Curriculum Level Descriptors - Listening LEVEL LISTENING 1 Students understand some simple, short phrases. 2 Students understand a variety of short familiar instructions, phrases and questions when they are said clearly. They may need some repetition. 3 Students understand short spoken passages & pick out the main points & opinions at near normal speed with some repetition. 4 Students understand longer spoken passages of familiar language at near normal speed. They pick out the main points & details. 5 Students understand the main points and opinions in spoken passages made up of familiar material from various contexts, including present and past or future events. They may need some repetition. 3
National LEVEL Curriculum Level Descriptors Speaking - Speaking 1 Students say single words or short phrases 2 Students use a variety of short phrases to communicate. 3 Students take part in simple conversations of 2 or 3 replies, using mainly short phrases. Students express their opinion. 4 Students take part in longer simple conversations & ask questions as well as reply 3 or 4 times. Students express their opinion. Students use their understanding of grammar rules to adapt sentences they have learnt & substitute words & phrases. Students use negatives, connectives & qualifiers to improve what they say. 5 Students give a short prepared talk that includes expressing their opinions. They take part in short conversations, seeking and conveying information, opinions and reasons. They refer to recent experiences or future plans, as well as everyday activities and interests. They vary their language and sometimes produce more extended responses. Although there may be some mistakes, pupils make themselves understood with little or no difficulty. 4
National Curriculum Level Descriptors - Reading LEVEL Reading 1 Students recognise & read out some familiar words & phrases. 2 Students understand familiar written phrases. Students read aloud quite accurately. Students look up meanings in their text book or vocab guide. 3 Students understand short written passages and pick out the main points & opinions. Students select texts to read. Students look up words in a dictionary.. 4 Students understand the main points and some details in a range of longer written passages containing mostly familiar language. Students use CONTEXT as well as a dictionary / glossary to work out meanings. 5 Students understand the main points and opinions in written texts from various contexts, including present, past or future events. Their independent reading includes authentic materials. They are generally confident in reading aloud, and in using reference materials. 5
National Curriculum Level Descriptors - Writing LEVEL Writing 1 Students copy single words correctly. 2 Students copy short phrases correctly & write single words correctly from memory. 3 Students write simple, short phrases from memory. They write a paragraph of 2 or 3 sentences with support. They express simple opinions. 4 Students write 3 or 4 sentences from memory. Students use their knowledge of grammar rules to adapt & substitute words & phrases in sentences. Students include opinions, connectives, negatives and qualifiers. 5 Students write short texts on a range of familiar topics, using simple sentences. They refer to recent experiences or future plans, as well as to everyday activities. Although there may be some mistakes, the meaning can be understood with little or no difficulty. 6