Novice High Writing

I can describe aspects of my daily life using phrases and simple sentences.

(Weekday)

I can write a description of a familiar experience or event using phrases and simple sentences.

(The YMCA Festival)

I can write short notes using phrases and simple sentences.

I can request information to obtain things I need or want using phrases and simple sentences.

(Colombia Letter)

I can write about something I have learned using phrases and simple sentences.

(Dia de Los Muertos)

Novice Mid: Reading

I can read simple information on familiar topics.
(Colombia Email)

I can understand short, simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or graphs.


I can recognize words on a list on familiar topics.
(Vocabulary from YMCA)

I can recognize familiar names, words, characters, and some phrases in everyday situations.
(Words from the songs)

Novice Mid: Listening

I can understand simple words and phrases about daily activities.
(Libras)

I can understand some words and phrases in simple messages and announcements in a familiar setting.
(Enviar)

I can understand some simple questions on familiar topics.
(Americano/Colombiano)

I can follow some multi-step directions or instructions, especially when people use gestures or there is repetition.
(Sexton)

I can understand some of what people say in a conversation when they are talking about familiar things.
(Montana/Sexton Conversation)

Novice Mid: Speaking

I can present personal information about myself and others using words and phrases.

(Poster recording)

I can express my likes and dislikes using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

(Comida)

I can list my daily activities using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

(List)

I can present simple information about something I learned using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

(Calaveras)

I can present personal information about myself and others using words and phrases.

(Poster recording)

Novice Mid: Writing

I can fill out a simple form with some basic personal information.

I can write about myself using learned phrases and memorized expressions.

(Introduction)

I can write lists that help me in my day-to-day life.

(Pediatrician)

Novice Mid: Person-to-Person

I can introduce myself and others using basic, culturally appropriate greetings.

(Introduction)

I can ask simple questions and give simple responses on familiar topics using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

(Google)

I can exchange information about myself, my family, and familiar things using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

(Recording)

I can understand and say numbers in simple situations.

(Poster recording)

I can exchange information about something I have learned using memorized words and phrases.

(Pantera)