Learning Objectives:
***LISTENING***
By the end of this class I can:
follow an animated cartoon of a familiar type, if provided with written support.
understand a simple instruction containing a qualifying clause (e.g. If your birthday is in March, stand here.)
understand simple expressions about likes and dislikes in short, simple stories or dialogues, if spoken slowly and clearly.
identify numbers relating to height, weight, length etc. in simple descriptions of objects, animals or buildings, if guided by questions.
understand basic information about common jobs, if spoken slowly and clearly and supported by pictures.
understand the main information in short, simple dialogues about someone’s daily routines, if spoken slowly and clearly and supported by pictures.
identify the context of short, simple dialogues related to familiar everyday situations.
understand the main information in short, simple dialogues about someone’s hobbies and interests, if spoken slowly and clearly and supported by pictures.
identify key information (e.g. day, date, location) in short announcements about future events, if spoken slowly and clearly.
identify basic factual information in short, simple dialogues or stories on familiar everyday topics, if spoken slowly and clearly.
recognize simple phrases related to familiar topics in slow, clear speech.
identify specific information about people’s personalities in short, simple dialogues, if spoken slowly and clearly.
get the gist of a short weather forecast, if delivered slowly and clearly and supported by pictures.
identify the main points in short talks on familiar topics, if delivered slowly and clearly.
understand simple directions for how to get somewhere on foot, if spoken slowly and clearly and using a map.
understand the main information in short, simple dialogues about familiar activities, if spoken slowly and clearly.
identify the context in which an everyday conversation is taking place.
understand simple comparisons between two places, if spoken slowly and clearly.
identify key information such as prices, times and dates in a short description, if supported by prompts or questions.
recognize simple expressions of agreement and disagreement in short informal discussions in clear standard speech.
***READING***
By the end of this class I can:
understand some details in short, simple dialogues on familiar everyday topics, if supported by pictures.
follow the sequence of events in short, simple cartoon stories that use familiar key words.
understand short, simple notes from family or friends communicating information of immediate relevance.
understand a short, simple description of a house or flat (e.g. rooms, furniture), if supported by pictures.
identify people in their immediate surroundings or in pictures from a short, simple description of their physical appearance and clothes.
understand basic phrases in short, simple texts on familiar topics.
understand short, simple descriptions of someone’s typical day, if supported by pictures.
follow the sequence of events in short, simple illustrated stories, if guided by questions or prompts.
understand everyday written signs and notices found in public places (e.g. rules, directions), if supported by the context.
identify key buildings on a plan or key features on a map.
identify key information in short, simple factual texts from the headings and illustrations.
get the gist of short, simple texts on familiar topics, if supported by pictures.
understand simple language puzzles.
extract specific information (e.g. facts and numbers) from simple informational texts related to everyday life (e.g. posters, leaflets).
understand safety instructions if expressed in simple language and supported by pictures.
follow simple recipes, if supported by pictures.
follow simple stories with basic dialogue and simple narrative.
recognize the use of because to signal the relationship between an opinion and a reason.
identify specific information related to a familiar topic in a short, simple text.
follow a simple series of written instructions to carry out a task.
***SPEAKING***
By the end of this class I can:
introduce people using a basic phrase.
say how they and others get to school every day in a basic way.
describe their daily routines in a basic way.
give basic compliments, using fixed expressions.
describe basic differences between common objects or animals (e.g. color, size, position), given a model.
respond to a simple apology using a few basic informal fixed expressions (e.g. That’s alright, No problem).
say that an object is missing from a location, using a simple fixed expression.
describe common everyday objects in a basic way.
express ability or lack of ability in relation to basic everyday actions.
give simple instructions to a classmate to complete a basic task, given a model.
ask for a translation or paraphrase when they don’t know the meaning of a word or phrase.
briefly say what they like or dislike about a simple story.
say how often they and others do common everyday activities, using basic frequency expressions (e.g. every Monday, twice a month).
give a simple excuse for something they have done wrong (e.g. arriving late to class).
ask people how often they do common everyday activities.
order food and drink in a café or restaurant, using simple language.
talk about their hobbies and interests, using simple language.
express very basic contrast using but, given a model.
introduce themselves and ask to speak to someone on the phone using basic informal language.
give simple reasons to explain preferences, given a model.
ask about the location of places in a town, using simple language.
ask where others were at different times in the recent past, given a model.
***WRITING***
By the end of this class I can:
write basic sentences describing someone’s physical appearance, (e.g. eye/hair color, height), given a model.
write basic sentences about what they and others are wearing, given prompts or a model.
link groups of words in a sentence with and.
write simple sentences about familiar things, given prompts or a model.
write very short, simple notes to family or friends relating to matters of immediate need, given prompts or a model.
write short, basic descriptions of everyday activities, given prompts or a model.
write short descriptive texts (4-6 sentences) on familiar personal topics (e.g. family, animals, possessions), given a model.
link two simple sentences using but to express basic contrast, given prompts or a model.
