NOVICE LOW (NL) PROFICIENCY LEVEL INTERPRETIVE INTERPERSONAL PRESENTATIONAL Learner Benchmark NL.IL Interpretive Listening Learner Benchmark NL.IR Interpretive Reading Learner Benchmark NL.IC Interpersonal Communication Learner Benchmark NL.PS Presentational Speaking Learner Benchmark NL.PW Presentational Writing NL.IL I can recognize a few memorized sounds, words and phrases when I hear them spoken. NL.IR I can recognize a few letters or characters. I can identify a few memorized words and phrases when I read. NL.IC I can communicate on some very familiar topics using single words and phrases that I have practiced and memorized. NL.PS I can present information about myself and some other very familiar topics using single words or memorized phrases. NL.PW I can copy some familiar words, characters, or phrases. Learning Indicator NL.IL.1 I can occasionally identify the sound of a word. Learning Indicator NL.IR.1 I can recognize a few letters. Learning Indicator NL.IC.1 I can greet my peers. Learner Indicator NL.PS.1 I can recite words and phrases that I have learned. Learning Indicator NL.PW.1 I can copy some characters or letters and words that I see on the wall or board, in a book, or on the computer. Sample Learning Targets I can recognize the sound of some letters of the alphabet. I can recognize the sound of some combinations of letters of the alphabet. I can… Sample Learning Targets I can correctly identify letters that function differently from those of the English alphabet, e.g., all Greek letters; i, v, c, g in Latin. I can alphabetize a list of names or words. I can recognize some cities on a map. Sample Learning Targets I can say hello and goodbye. I can ask how someone is doing. I can say how I am feeling. I can… Sample Learning Targets I can count from 1-10. I can list some months and seasons. I can pronounce names of some mythological characters. I can… Sample Learning Targets I can copy the letters of the alphabet. I can copy the characters that I am learning. I can copy a simple phrase like “Happy Birthday,” “Hello! My name is…,” etc.
Learning Indicator NL.IL.2 I can occasionally understand isolated words that I have memorized, particularly when accompanied by gestures or pictures. Learning Indicator NL.IR.2 I can connect some words, phrases or characters to their meanings. Learning Indicator NL.IC.2 I can introduce myself to another person. Learning Indicator NL.PS.2 I can state the names of familiar people, places, and objects in pictures and posters using words or memorized phrases. Learning Indicator NL.PW.2 I can write words and phrases that I have learned. Sample Learning Targets I can recognize some greetings. I can recognize some color words. I can follow some simple commands. I can… Sample Learning Targets I can recognize a labeled space where my name is required. I can identify an instruction such as Nota Bene. I can… Sample Learning Targets I can tell someone my name. I can answer how old I am. I can answer where I live. I can… Sample Learning Targets I can name famous landmarks and people. I can name cities on a map. I can list everyday items. I can… Sample Learning Targets I can write my name. I can write some family vocabulary. I can make flashcards. I can… Learning Indicator NL.IL.3 I can understand that someone is asking a question. Learning Indicator NL.IC.3. I can answer a few simple questions. Learning Indicator NL.PS.3 I can introduce myself to a group. Learning Indicator NL.PW.3 I can label familiar people, places, and objects in pictures and posters. Sample Learning Targets I can acknowledge that someone is asking my name. I can acknowledge that someone is asking how I am. I can perceive that someone is asking a yes/no question. Sample Learning Targets I can respond to yes/no questions. I can answer an either/or question. I can respond to who, what, when, where questions. I can… Sample Learning Targets I can state my name. I can say how old I am. I can say where I live. I can… Sample Learning Targets I can write the names of places on a map. I can list some items I see every day. I can label some items in a room. I can… Learning Indicator NL.PS.4 I can recite short memorized phrases, parts of poems, and rhymes.
INTERMEDIATE HIGH (IH) PROFICIENCY LEVEL INTERPRETIVE INTERPERSONAL PRESENTATIONAL Learner Benchmark IH.IL Interpretive Listening Learner Benchmark IH.IR Interpretive Reading Learner Benchmark IH.IC Interpersonal Communication Learner Benchmark IH.PS Presentational Speaking Learner Benchmark IH.PW Presentational Writing IH.IR I can easily understand the main idea in messages and presentations on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests and studies. I can understand a few details of what I hear in conversations, even when something unexpected is expressed. I can sometimes follow what I hear about events and experiences in various timeframes. IH.IR I can easily understand the main idea and most details within a series of connected sentences on a familiar topic. I can sometimes follow stories and descriptions, about events and experiences in various time frames. IH.IC I can state my views and carry on conversations on a variety of familiar topics and in uncomplicated situations. I can participate with ease and confidence in conversations on familiar topics. I can usually talk about events and experiences in various timeframes. I can usually describe people, places, and things. IH.PS I can make presentations in a generally organized way on school, work, and community topics, and on topics I have researched. I can make some presentations on events and experiences in various timeframes. IH.PW I can write on familiar or learned topics in a generally organized way. I can write some simple paragraphs about events and experiences in various time frames. Learning Indicators IH.IL.1 I can easily understand straightforward information or interactions. Learning Indicators IH.IR 1 I can easily understand the main idea and some details of a factual passage. Learning Indicators IH.IC.1. I can exchange information about ancient cultures. Learning Indicators IH.PS.1. I can make short presentations on ancient perspectives about a variety of topics. Learning Indicators IH.PW.1. I can write about school and academic topics.