NATIONAL CURRICULUM LEVELS * KS3 LANGUAGES

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AT1

Listening

AT2

Speaking

AT3

Reading

AT4

Writing

Level 1

I can understand simple classroom commands, simple short sentences and questions. I may need a lot of help.

I can say single words and short phrases but I may need my book to help me.

Level 2

I can understand everyday classroom language and instructions. I may need items to be repeated.

I can use set phrases and my pronunciation is improving. I can name and describe people, objects and places.

I can understand single words typed or neatly written.

I copy single familiar words correctly. I label items and select appropriate words to complete short phrases or sentences.

I can understand short phrases. I can read aloud single words or phrases and I can use a glossary to help me.

I copy short phrases correctly. When

I write familiar words from memory I may make some spelling mistakes.

NATIONAL CURRICULUM LEVELS – KS3 LANGUAGES

Level 3

I can understand simple dialogues and note the main points of passages, including likes, dislikes and feelings.

I can have a short conversation and express my opinion. I may need visual clues to help me to respond to questions.

I understand short texts; I identify and note main points including likes, dislikes and feelings.

Level 4

I can understand longer passages and note the key details. I can understand simple sentences spoken at near normal speed.

I can have a longer conversation, use grammar to speak correctly and my pronunciation is generally accurate.

I understand short stories and factual texts. I identify and note main points and some details. I am beginning to use context to work out what unfamiliar words mean .

Level 5

I can understand spoken language from several topics including present and past or future events.

I can ask and understand simple questions and refer to everyday activities as well as past or future events/plans.

I understand a range of written material, including texts covering present and past or future events. I note main points and specific details, including opinions.

I am generally confident in reading aloud.

Level 6

I can understand shorts narratives in the present, past and future tenses. This includes familiar language in unfamiliar contaxts

I can take part in conversations that include past, present and future actions and events. I can apply my knowledge of grammar in new situations and ask for information and explanations.

I understand a variety of texts that cover past, present and future events. I am more confident in using context and my knowledge of grammar to work out the meaning of language I do not know.

I write 2 or 3 short sentences on familiar topics, using my book to help. I express likes and dislikes. I still make a few spelling mistakes when I write from memory.

I can write paragraphs of 3 or 4 sentences from memory. I am beginning to use dictionaries or glossaries to check words I have learnt.

I produce short pieces of writing. I give opinions and use present and past or future tenses. I use a dictionary to check my spelling and look up new words.

I write in paragraphs, using simple descriptive language, and refer to past, present and future actions and events.

I produce pieces of writing of varying lengths on real and imaginary subjects.

I link sentences and paragraphs, I edit and redraft my work.

Level 7

I can understand a range of material that contains some complex sentences and unfamiliar language. This includes some radio and television.

I can start and develop conversations. I can dicuss matters of personal and topical interest. My pronunciation and intonation are good and my language is generally accurate.

I understand a range of material, imaginative and factual, that includes some complex sentences and unfamiliar language.

Level 8

I can understand many kinds of speech; interviews, documentaries etc and recognise emotions

I don’t make many mistakes. I can give and justify opinions and discuss facts, ideas and experiences. I use a range of vocabulary, structures and time references. I am confident.

I understand a wide variety of types of written material. I can cope with unfamiliar topics involving more complex language, and recognise attitudes and emotions.

I express and justify ideas and opinions.

My spelling and grammar are generally accurate, and I use reference materials to extend my range of language and improve my accuracy.

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