considered use of visual, nonverbal and contextual cues such as intonation, gestures and facial expressions to make meaning effective use of visual, nonverbal and contextual cues such as intonation, gestures and facial expressions to make meaning use of visual, nonverbal and contextual cues such as intonation, gestures and facial expressions to make meaning partial use of visual, nonverbal and contextual cues such as intonation, gestures and facial expressions to make meaning directed use of visual, nonverbal and contextual cues such as intonation, gestures and facial expressions to make meaning accurate mimicking of French pronunciation, approximating vowel sounds and consonant combinations with some accuracy effective mimicking of French pronunciation, approximating vowel sounds and consonant combinations with some accuracy mimicking of French pronunciation, approximating vowel sounds and consonant combinations with some accuracy guided mimicking of French pronunciation, approximating vowel sounds and consonant combinations directed mimicking of French pronunciation, approximating vowel sounds and consonant combinations considered of key words in spoken texts such as names of people, places or objects effective of key words in spoken texts such as names of people, places or objects of key words in spoken texts such as names of people, places or objects partial of key words in spoken texts such as names of people, places or objects directed of words in spoken texts such as names of people, places or objects
Understanding considered words that are written the same in both languages but pronounced differently informed words that are written the same in both languages but pronounced differently words that are written the same in both languages but pronounced differently basic words that are written the same in both languages but pronounced differently directed words that are written the same in both languages but pronounced differently considered knowledge that: French is the language used in France and also in many other regions of the world language is used differently in different situations and between different people informed knowledge that: French is the language used in France and also in many other regions of the world language is used differently in different situations and between different people knowledge that: French is the language used in France and also in many other regions of the world language is used differently in different situations and between different people basic knowledge that: French is the language used in France and also in many other regions of the world language is used differently in different situations and between different people fragmented knowledge that: French is the language used in France and also in many other regions of the world language is used differently in different situations and between different people considered of differences and similarities between their own and other’s languages and cultures informed of differences and similarities between their own and other’s languages and cultures of differences and similarities between their own and other’s languages and cultures partial of differences and similarities between their own and other’s languages and cultures directed of differences and similarities between their own and other’s languages and cultures Key shading emphasises the qualities that discriminate between the AP–BA descriptors; (), (ASx) is a cross-reference to an example in the AP MC WW EX BA applies the curriculum content; demonstrates a thorough understanding of the required knowledge; demonstrates a high level of skill that can be transferred to new situations makes connections using the curriculum content; demonstrates a clear understanding of the required knowledge; applies a high level of skill in situations familiar to them, and is beginning to transfer skills to new situations works with the curriculum content; demonstrates understanding of the required knowledge; applies skills in situations familiar to them exploring the curriculum content; demonstrates understanding of aspects of the required knowledge; uses a varying level of skills in situations familiar to them becoming aware of the curriculum content; demonstrates a basic understanding of aspects of required knowledge; beginning to use skills in situations familiar to them
informed having relevant knowledge; being conversant with the topic; in Languages, informed refers to being able to apply cultural and linguistic knowledge; with possible irregularities in responses provided; this includes: a range of vocabulary and grammar used effectively the meaning of familiar language is accurately demonstrated subtleties maybe overlooked cultural meaning are evident in responses but may not be fully developed; students demonstrate informed usage in the four major language skills: listening — the speaker’s attitude, purpose and intentions are recognised reading — the purpose of the text and the writer’s perspective and intention are recognised writing — spelling, punctuation and word order display a reasonable degree of accuracy; written text is generally coherent speaking — pronunciation, intonation, rhythm and stress are acceptable and register is appropriate to the situation partial attempted; incomplete evidence provided range the scope of relative situations or elements; a number or grouping of things in the same category or within specified limits; the extent to which, or the limits between which, variation is possible read; reading process visual or tactile symbols (e.g. braille), words or actions in order to derive and/or construct meaning; reading includes elements of decoding (of sounds and symbols), interpreting, critically analysing and reflecting upon meaning in a wide range of written, visual, print and non-print texts readily; ready promptly; quickly; easily; in a ready manner; willingly; fluent; this includes being effective and informed recognise; recognition to be aware of or acknowledge responses; respond to react to a person or text speak convey meaning and communicate with purpose; some students participate in speaking activities using communication systems and assistive technologies to communicate wants and needs, and to comment about the world text an identified stretch of language, used as a means for communication or the focus of learning and investigation; text forms and conventions have developed to support communication with a variety of audiences for a range of purposes; texts can be written, spoken or multimodal and in print or digital/online forms; multimodal texts combine language with other systems for communication, such as print text, visual images, soundtrack and spoken word, as in film or computer presentation media translation a process of translating words or text from one language into another, recognising that the process involves movement of meanings and attention to cultural context as well as the transposition of individual words