Listening for information
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LGL 1-01a
I can take part in play activities and games linked to simple poems, familiar stories and short role plays, and pronounce familiar Gaelic words and phrases.
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MLAN 1-01a
I explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and show understanding verbally or non-verbally
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MLAN 1-01b
I am learning to take an active part in daily routines, responding to simple instructions which are accompanied by gesture and expression.
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MLAN 1-01c
I can listen to and show understanding of language from familiar voices and sources.
Listening and talking with others
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LGL 1-02a
I can respond verbally and non-verbally to a range of requests from teachers and others.
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LGL 1-03a
I can use familiar words and phrases to give simple information.
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LGL 1-04a
I can ask for help using simple or familiar learned phrases or words.
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LGL 1-05a
When joining in with story-telling, games, rhymes, songs and poems in Gaelic, I can use familiar words and simple phrases.
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MLAN 1-02a
I am beginning to identify key information from a short predictable conversation and react with words and/or gesture
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MLAN 1-02b
I am beginning to share information about myself using familiar vocabulary and basic language structures.
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MLAN 1-05a
I enjoy listening to stories, songs, rhymes and poems in the language I am learning by joining in and responding to show my understanding.
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MLAN 1-05b
I can participate in a range of collaborative activities.
Organising and using information
Using knowledge about language
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LGL 1-07a
When reading on my own or with others, I can read familiar words and simple phrases and sentences.
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LGL 1-11a
I have explored sounds, letters and words, discovering how they work together, and can use what I have learned to help me read.
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LGL 1-13a
I can use a variety of sources to help me check the accuracy of my Gaelic spelling and punctuation.
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MLAN 1-07a
I am beginning to explore similarities and differences between sound patterns in different languages through play, rhymes, songs and discussion.
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MLAN 1-07b
I can use my knowledge about language and pronunciation to ensure that others can understand me when I say familiar words and phrases.
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MLAN 1-11a
I am beginning to use illustrated word-banks, picture prompts, picture dictionaries and displays to support my understanding of simple texts.
Finding and using information
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LGL 1-08a
I have worked on my own and with others and I can demonstrate my understanding of words, signs and phrases containing familiar language.
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MLAN 1-08a
I can recognise labels and environmental print. I am beginning to organise images and text. With support, I can sequence images and text to demonstrate my understanding.
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MLAN 1-08b
I can work on my own or with others to demonstrate my understanding of words and phrases containing familiar language.
Reading for cultural appreciation
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LGL 1-09a
I have worked with others to read and discuss simple Gaelic texts. I can share simple facts about the life of Gaelic communities in Scotland.
Reading for interest and enjoyment
Enjoyment and choice – within a motivating and challenging environment, developing an awareness of the relevance of texts in my life
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LIT 1-01aAcross learning
I regularly select and listen to or watch texts which I enjoy and find interesting, and I can explain why I prefer certain sources. I regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to create texts of my choice.
Also at: LIT 2-01a
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LIT 1-11aAcross learning
I regularly select and read, listen to or watch texts which I enjoy and find interesting, and I can explain why I prefer certain texts and authors.
Also at: LIT 2-11a
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LIT 1-20aAcross learning
I enjoy creating texts of my choice and I regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to suit the needs of my audience.
Also at: LIT 2-20a
Tools for listening and talking – to help me when interacting or presenting within and beyond my place of learning
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LIT 1-02aAcross learning
When I engage with others, I know when and how to listen, when to talk, how much to say, when to ask questions and how to respond with respect.
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ENG 1-03a
I am exploring how pace, gesture, expression, emphasis and choice of words are used to engage others, and I can use what I learn.
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GAI 1-02a
As I listen and take part in conversations, I can use new words and phrases to help me to communicate.
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GAI 1-03a
I am exploring how pace, gesture, expression, emphasis and choice of words are used to engage others, and I can use what I learn.
Finding and using information – when listening to, watching and talking about texts with increasingly complex ideas, structures and specialist vocabulary
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LIT 1-04aAcross learning
As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, key words and main ideas of the text, and use this information for a specific purpose.
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LIT 1-05aAcross learning
As I listen or watch, I am learning to make notes under given headings and use these to understand what I have listened to or watched and create new texts.
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LIT 1-06aAcross learning
I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in a logical sequence and use words which will be interesting and/or useful for others.
Understanding, analysing and evaluating – investigating and/or appreciating texts with increasingly complex ideas, structures and specialist vocabulary for different purposes
Creating texts – applying the elements others use to create different types of short and extended texts with increasingly complex ideas, structures and vocabulary
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LIT 1-09aAcross learning
When listening and talking with others for different purposes, I can exchange information, experiences, explanations, ideas and opinions, and clarify points by asking questions or by asking others to say more.
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LIT 1-10aAcross learning
I can communicate clearly when engaging with others within and beyond my place of learning, using selected resources as required.
Tools for reading – to help me use texts with increasingly complex or unfamiliar ideas, structures and vocabulary within and beyond my place of learning
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LIT 1-13aAcross learning
I am learning to select and use strategies and resources before I read, and as I read, to help make the meaning of texts clear.
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ENG 1-12a
I can use my knowledge of sight vocabulary, phonics, context clues, punctuation and grammar to read with understanding and expression.
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GAI 1-12a
I can use my knowledge of sight vocabulary, phonics, context clues, punctuation and grammar to read with understanding and expression.
Finding and using information – when reading and using fiction and non-fiction texts with increasingly complex ideas, structures and specialist vocabulary
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LIT 1-14aAcross learning
Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort and use information for a specific purpose.
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LIT 1-15aAcross learning
I am learning to make notes under given headings and use them to understand information, explore ideas and problems and create new texts.
Understanding, analysing and evaluating – investigating and/or appreciating fiction and non-fiction texts with increasingly complex ideas, structures and specialist vocabulary for different purposes
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LIT 1-16aAcross learning
To show my understanding across different areas of learning, I can identify and consider the purpose and main ideas of a text.
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ENG 1-17a
To show my understanding, I can respond to different kinds of questions and other close reading tasks and I am learning to create some questions of my own.
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GAI 1-17a
To show my understanding, I can respond to different kinds of questions and other close reading tasks and I am learning to create some questions of my own.
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GAI 1-19a
I can share my thoughts about structure, characters and/or setting, recognise the writer’s message and relate it to my own experiences, and comment on the effective choice of words and other features.
Understanding, analysing and evaluating
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LIT 1-18aAcross learning
To help me develop an informed view, I can recognise the difference between fact and opinion.
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ENG 1-19a
I can share my thoughts about structure, characters and/or setting, recognise the writer’s message and relate it to my own experiences, and comment on the effective choice of words and other features.
Tools for writing – using knowledge of technical aspects to help my writing communicate effectively within and beyond my place of learning
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LIT 1-21aAcross learning
I can spell the most commonly-used words, using my knowledge of letter patterns and spelling rules and use resources to help me spell tricky or unfamiliar words.
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LIT 1-22aAcross learning
I can write independently, use appropriate punctuation and order and link my sentences in a way that makes sense.
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LIT 1-23aAcross learning
Throughout the writing process, I can check that my writing makes sense.
Tools for writing
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LIT 1-24aAcross learning
I can present my writing in a way that will make it legible and attractive for my reader, combining words, images and other features.
Organising and using information – considering texts to help create short and extended texts for different purposes
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LIT 1-25aAcross learning
I am learning to use my notes and other types of writing to help me understand information and ideas, explore problems, generate and develop ideas or create new text.
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LIT 1-26aAcross learning
By considering the type of text I am creating, I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in a logical sequence and use words which will be interesting and/or useful for others.
Creating texts – applying the elements which writers use to create different types of short and extended texts with increasingly complex ideas, structures and vocabulary
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LIT 1-28aAcross learning
I can convey information, describe events or processes, share my opinions or persuade my reader in different ways.
Also at: LIT 1-29a
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LIT 1-29aAcross learning
I can convey information, describe events or processes, share my opinions or persuade my reader in different ways.
Also at: LIT 1-28a
Creating texts
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ENG 1-30a
I can describe and share my experiences and how they made me feel.
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ENG 1-31a
Having explored the elements which writers use in different genres, I can use what I learn to create my own stories, poems and plays with interesting structures, characters and/or settings.
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GAI 1-30a
I can describe and share my experiences and how they made me feel.
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GAI 1-31a
Having explored the elements which writers use in different genres, I can use what I learn to create my own stories, poems and plays with interesting structures, characters and/or settings.
Reading to appreciate other cultures
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MLAN 1-09a
I am beginning to recognise similarities and differences between Scotland and a country where the language I am learning is spoken, using varied simple texts, visual prompts and media.
Other areas at first level
Questions teachers ask
- What are the languages experiences and outcomes at first level?
- There are 64, usually taught in P2 to P4. They are listed on this page with their codes, grouped by curriculum organiser.
- How do I plan a P2 to P4 languages lesson for an Es&O?
- Choose "Plan this" next to the experience and outcome. Heapso opens a lesson plan set to P3 Languages with that code linked. You can change anything before Pip writes.