Curricular Competencies Content Students are expected to be able to do the following: Thinking and communicating Comprehend key information and supporting details in slow, clear speech and other texts Comprehend meaning in stories Use language-learning strategies to increase understanding Use intonation and tone of voice effectively to convey meaning Follow instructions to complete a task and respond to questions Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others’ diverse abilities Personal and social awareness Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and traditions and those of Punjabi communities in various regions Identify, share, and compare linguistic and cultural information about Punjabi communities Examine personal, shared, and others’ experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge Students are expected to know the following: the relationships between Punjabi letter patterns and pronunciation common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions descriptions of people and objects comparisons and directions formal and informal modes of address common elements of stories First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place Punjabi works of art cultural aspects of Punjabi communities Punjabi communities around the world
SECOND LANGUAGES – Punjabi Content – Elaborations Grade 7 letter patterns and pronunciation: e.g., phonemes, blends, rhyming words, synonyms questions: e.g., kI?, ikvyN?, ik`Qy?, kdoN?, ieh kI hY?, ikhVw/ikhVIY?, Aqy au`qr dyxy descriptions: For example: family, pets, friends, community members, characters in texts objects in the classroom, school, home, community classroom, school, home, community comparisons: e.g., Aqy, pr, ies/aus nwloN izAwdw, ies dy nwl nwl, ies/aus nwloN G`t directions: e.g., s`jy muVo; K`by muVo; rsqy qy s`jy h`Q c`lo modes of address: e.g., qUM, qusIN common elements of stories: place, characters, setting, plot, problem and resolution oral histories: e.g., conversations with an Elder about celebrations, traditions, and protocols identity: Identity is influenced by, for example, traditions, protocols, celebrations, and festivals. place: A sense of place can be influenced by, for example, territory, food, clothing, and creative works. works of art: e.g., creative works in dance, drama, music, or visual arts, with consideration for the ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism cultural aspects: e.g., activities, celebrations, dance, festivals, traditions, clothing, food, history, land, music, protocols, rituals, parades, sports, decorations Area of Learning: SECOND LANGUAGES — Punjabi Grade 8 BIG IDEAS Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language. We can express ourselves and talk about the world around us in a new language. With increased fluency, we can participate actively in reciprocal interactions. We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories. Creative works are an expression of language and culture. Acquiring a new language and learning about another culture deepens our understanding of our own language and culture.
Learning Standards Curricular Competencies Content Students are expected to be able to do the following: Thinking and communicating Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and other texts Comprehend and retell stories Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language Use intonation and tone of voice effectively to convey meaning Narrate stories, both orally and in writing Follow instructions to complete a task and respond to questions Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing Seek clarification and verify meaning Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others’ diverse abilities Personal and social awareness Describe similarities and differences between their cultural practices and traditions and those of Punjabi communities Engage in experiences with Punjabi people and communities Examine personal, shared, and others’ experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge Students are expected to know the following: the relationships between Punjabi letter patterns and pronunciation common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions time and frequency descriptions of people, objects, and locations preferences, emotions, and physical states personal interests, beliefs, and opinions directions formal and informal modes of address past, present, and future time frames common elements of stories First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place Punjabi works of art cultural aspects of Punjabi communities around the world
Learning Standards Curricular Competencies Content Students are expected to be able to do the following: Thinking and communicating Recognize the relationships between Punjabi letter patterns, pronunciation, and meaning Derive meaning from speech and a variety of other texts Comprehend meaning in stories Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language Narrate stories, both orally and in writing Participate in short and simple conversations Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing Seek clarification and verify meaning Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others’ diverse abilities Personal and social awareness Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and traditions and those of Punjabi communities Engage in experiences with Punjabi people and communities Examine personal, shared, and others’ experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge Students are expected to know the following: Punjabi letter patterns vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions descriptions of people, objects, and locations sequence of events personal interests, needs, and opinions past, present, and future time frames elements of common texts common elements of stories First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place Punjabi works of art cultural aspects of various Punjabi communities ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism
Thinking and communicating Recognize the relationships between Punjabi letter patterns, pronunciation, and meaning Recognize how choice of words affects meaning Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and a variety of other texts Comprehend meaning and viewpoints in stories Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language Narrate stories, both orally and in writing Exchange ideas and information, orally and in writing Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others’ diverse abilities Seek clarification and verify meaning vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions and instructions activities, situations, and events descriptions of people, objects, places, and personal interests sequence of events elements of common texts common elements of stories past, present, and future time frames First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place Punjabi works of art Punjabi media cultural aspects of various Punjabi communities contributions of Punjabi Canadians to society ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism Area of Learning: SECOND LANGUAGES — Punjabi Grade 10 Learning Standards (continued) Curricular Competencies Content Personal and social awareness Describe regional, cultural, and linguistic practices, traditions, and attitudes in various Punjabi regions and their role in shaping cultural identity Appreciate that there are regional variations in Punjabi Engage in experiences with Punjabi people and communities Analyze personal, shared, and others’ experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge