Language Criterion A: Oral Language Achievement Level NO
Level Descriptor
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The student has not been been observed in this criterion criterion for this unit. Phase Phase 1-Phas 1-Phasee 2 The student student recogn recognizes izes that sounds sounds are are associate associated d with with objects, or with symbolic representations of t hem. The student is using language to name his or her environment, to get to know others, to initiate and explore relationships, to question and inquire. Phase Phase 3-Pha 3-Phase se 4 The stud student ent is is aware aware that that an objec objectt or symbo symboll may have have different sounds or words associated with it in different languages. He or she is beginning to be cognizant about the high degree of variability of language and its uses. Phase Phase 5-Phas 5-Phasee 6 The learner learner shows shows an under understand standing ing of the wide wide range range of purposes of spoken language: language: that it instructs, informs, informs, entertains, reassures; that each listener’s perception of what he or she hear is unique. He or she is compiling rules about the use of different aspects of language. Phase Phase 7-Pha 7-Phase se 8 The lear learner ner shows shows an an underst understand anding ing of the the convent convention ionss associated with speaking and listening and the value of adhering to those conventions. He or she is aware that language is a vehicle for becoming knowledgeable; for negotiating understanding; and for negotiating the social dimension. Phase Phase 9-Phase 9-Phase 10 The learn learner er is able able to understand understand the the differ difference ence betwee between n literal and figurative language; how to use language differently for different purposes. purposes. He or she is aware that he or she is building on previous experiences and using language to construct new meaning.
Language Criterion B: Visual Language Achievement Level NO Phase Phase 1-Phas 1-Phasee 2
Level Descriptor The student has not been been observed in this criterion criterion for this unit. The student student is able to interpr interpret et and and respon respond d to visual visual texts. texts. He or she is extending and using visual language in more purposeful ways. ways.
Phase Phase 3-Phas 3-Phasee 4
The student student identif identifies, ies, interprets interprets and responds responds to a range range of visual text prompts and shows an understanding that different types of visual texts serve different purposes. He or she uses this knowledge to create his or her own visual texts for particular purposes.
Phase Phase 5-Phas 5-Phasee 6
The learner learner shows shows an under understand standing ing that that visual visual text may represent reality or fantasy. He or she recognizes that visual text resources can provide factual information and increase understanding. He or she uses visual text in a reflective way to enrich his or her storytelling or presentations, and to organize and represent information. i nformation.
Phase Phase 7-Phas 7-Phasee 8
The learner learner shows shows open-mind open-mindednes ednesss about about the use of a range of visual text resources to access information. He or she thinks critically, and is articulate about the use of visual text
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to influence the viewer. He or she is able to use visual imagery to present factual information, or to tell a story. Phase Phase 9-Phase 9-Phase 10 Through Through inquiry, inquiry, the learne learnerr engages engages with with an increasin increasing g range of visual text resources. As well as exploring the viewing and presenting strategies that are a part of the planned learning environment, environment, he or she selects and uses strategies that suit his or her learning style. He or she is able to make connections between visual imagery and social commentary. He or she shows more discernment in selecting information considered reliable. He or she is able to use visual imagery to support a position.
Language Criterion C: Written Language (Reading) Achievement Level NO
Level Descriptor
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The student has not been been observed in this criterion criterion for this unit. Phase Phase 1-Phas 1-Phasee 2 The learner learner shows shows an under understand standing ing that that print print represen represents ts the the real or the imagined world. He or she knows that reading gives knowledge and pleasure; that it can be a social activity or an individual activity. He or she has a concept of a “book”, and an awareness of some of its structural elements. He or she uses visual cues to recall sounds and the words he or she is “reading” to construct meaning. Phase Phase 3-Phas 3-Phasee 4 The learner learner shows shows an under understand standing ing that that langua language ge can can be represented visually through codes and symbols. He or she is extending his or her data bank of printed codes and symbols and is able to recognize them in new contexts. He or she understands that reading is a vehicle for learning, and t hat the combination of codes conveys meaning. Phase Phase 5-Pha 5-Phase se 6 The lear learner ner show showss an under understa standi nding ng that that text is is used used to convey meaning in different ways and for different purposes —he or she is developing developing an awareness awareness of context. He or she uses strategies, based on what he or she knows, to read for understanding. He or she recognizes that the structure and organization of text conveys meaning. Phase Phase 7-Phas 7-Phasee 8 The learner learner shows shows an an unders understandi tanding ng of the relationsh relationship ip between reading, thinking, thinking, and reflection. He or she knows that reading is extending their world, both real and imagined, and that there is a reciprocal relationship between the two. Most importantly, he or she has established reading routines and relishes the process of reading. Phase Phase 9-Phase 9-Phase 10 The learn learner er shows shows an an understa understanding nding of the strate strategies gies author authorss use to engage them. He or she has favourite authors and can articulate reasons for such choices. Reading provides a sense of accomplishment, not only in the process, but also in the access it provides to further knowledge about, and understanding of, the world.
Language Criterion D: Written Language (Writing) Achievement Level NO Phase Phase 1-Phase 1-Phase 2
Level Descriptor The student has not been been observed in this criterion criterion for this unit. The learner learner shows shows an unders understandi tanding ng that that writing writing is a form of expression to be enjoyed. He or she knows that how you
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write and what you write conveys meaning; that writing is a purposeful act, with with both individual and collaborative aspects. Phase Phase 3-Phas 3-Phasee 4 The learner learner shows shows an under understand standing ing that that writin writing g is a means means of recording, remembering and communicating. He or she knows that writing involves the use of codes and symbols to convey meaning to others; that writing and reading uses the same codes and symbols. He or she knows that writing can describe the factual or the imagined world. Phase Phase 5-Pha 5-Phase se 6 The lear learner ner show showss an under understa standi nding ng that that writin writing g can be structured in different ways to express different purposes. He or she uses imagery in stories to enhance the meaning and to make it more enjoyable to write and read. He or she understands that writing can produce a variety of responses from readers. He or she can tell a story and create characters in writing. Phase Phase 7-Phas 7-Phasee 8 The learner learner shows shows an under understand standing ing of the role role of the the author author and is able to take on the responsibilities of authorship. He or she demonstrates an understanding of story structure and is able to make critical judgments about individual writing, and the writing of others. He or she is able to rewrite to improve the quality of writing. Phase Phase 9-Phase 9-Phase 10 The learner learner shows shows an unders understandi tanding ng of the conven conventions tions pertaining to writing, in its different forms, forms, that are widely accepted. In addition, he or she demonstrates a high level of integration of the strands of language in order to create meaning in a manner that suits his or her learning styles. He or she can analyze the writing of others and identify common or recurring themes or issues. He or she accepts feedback from others.