Languages: second level experiences and outcomes

LGL 2-01a

I can listen to and show understanding of familiar instructions and language from familiar voices and sources.

MLAN 2-01a

I explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and show understanding and enjoyment by listening, joining in and responding.

MLAN 2-01b

I take an active part in daily routines, responding to instructions which are accompanied by gesture and expression.

MLAN 2-01c

I can listen to and show understanding of familiar instructions and language from familiar voices and sources.

LGL 2-02a

I can listen and respond to familiar voices in short, predictable conversations using straightforward language and/or non-verbal techniques such as gesture and eye contact.

LGL 2-03a

I can take part effectively in prepared conversations by sharing information about myself, others or interests of my choice, using familiar vocabulary and basic language structures.

LGL 2-04a

I can ask for help confidently, using learned phrases and familiar language.

LGL 2-05a

I can participate in familiar collaborative activities in Gaelic including games, paired speaking and short role plays.

MLAN 2-02a

I explore how gesture, expression and emphasis are used to help understanding. I can listen and respond to familiar voices in short, predictable conversations using straightforward language and non-verbal techniques as appropriate such as gesture and eye contact.

MLAN 2-03a

When listening and talking with others, I am developing an awareness of when to listen and when to talk. I am learning new words which I use to share information about myself and others.

MLAN 2-03b

I can take part effectively in prepared conversations by sharing information about myself and others or interests of my choice, using familiar vocabulary and basic language structures.

MLAN 2-04a

I can ask for help confidently using learned phrases and familiar language.

MLAN 2-05a

I explore simple songs and rhymes and I enjoy learning with others as we talk and listen together.

MLAN 2-05b

I can participate in familiar collaborative activities including games, paired speaking and short role plays.

LGL 2-06a

I can deliver a brief presentation on a familiar topic using familiar language and phrases.

LGL 2-06b

I have worked with others, using ICT and other media where appropriate, and can contribute successfully to a presentation in English, supported by Gaelic vocabulary, on an aspect of Gaelic culture and tradition.

LGL 2-12a

I can use familiar language to describe my circumstances and exchange straightforward information. I can make reference to aspects of Gaelic culture and tradition.

MLAN 2-06a

I can deliver a brief presentation on a familiar topic using familiar language and phrases.

MLAN 2-06b

I have worked with others, using a variety of media including ICT where appropriate, and can contribute successfully to a presentation in English, supported by use of the language I am learning, on an aspect of life in a country where the language I am learning is spoken.

MLAN 2-12a

I use the support of others and access appropriate reference materials of my choice to help me plan my writing in ways that engage my reader, using ICT when appropriate.

Also at: MLAN 3-12a, MLAN 4-12a

MLAN 2-13a

I have opportunities to express myself in writing, exploring and experimenting with words and phrases using resources, to ensure my writing makes sense.

MLAN 2-13b

I can use familiar language to describe myself and to exchange straightforward information.

LGL 2-07a

I can use my knowledge about language and pronunciation to ensure that others can understand me when I read aloud or say familiar words, phrases and short texts.

LGL 2-11a

I can understand how a bilingual dictionary works and use it with support.

LGL 2-11b

I can make comparisons and explore connections between spelling patterns in English and Gaelic.

LGL 2-11c

I can recognise and comment on other features of my own language, which help me to make sense of words in Gaelic.

LGL 2-13a

I have used my knowledge about language and success criteria to help me, and I can check that I have written familiar words and phrases accurately.

MLAN 2-07a

I explore comparisons and connections between sound patterns in different languages through play, discussion and experimentation.

MLAN 2-07b

I can use my knowledge about language and pronunciation to ensure that others can understand me when I read aloud or say familiar words, phrases and short texts.

MLAN 2-11a

I can understand how a bilingual dictionary works and use it with support.

MLAN 2-11b

I can make comparisons and explore connections between spelling patterns in English and the language I am learning.

MLAN 2-11c

I experiment with new language, working out the meaning of words and phrases using vocabulary I have learned so far.

MLAN 2-11d

I can recognise and comment on other features of my own language which help to make sense of words in the language I am learning.

MLAN 2-14a

I use my knowledge about language and success criteria to help me, and I can check that I have written familiar words and phrases accurately.

LGL 2-08a

I have worked on my own and with others to understand texts using appropriate resources. I can read and demonstrate my understanding of sentences and simple texts containing familiar language.

MLAN 2-08a

I work on my own and with others to understand text using appropriate resources, demonstrating my understanding by matching written words to pictures and by reconstructing the text in a logical sequence, for example.

MLAN 2-08b

I can read and demonstrate understanding of words, signs, phrases and simple texts containing mainly familiar language.

LGL 2-09a

I have worked on my own and with others to read and discuss Gaelic texts. I can share simple facts about life in some of the countries where Gaelic and related languages are spoken.

LGL 2-10a

I have selected and can read, on my own and with others, a variety of straightforward texts of different types, which may have been adapted.

MLAN 2-10a

I can choose and can read, on my own and with others, a variety of straightforward texts of different types, including non-fiction, short imaginative accounts, prose and poetry, which may have been adapted.

LIT 2-01aAcross 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 1-01a

LIT 2-11aAcross 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 1-11a

LIT 2-20aAcross 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 1-20a

LIT 2-02aAcross learning

When I engage with others, I can respond in ways appropriate to my role, show that I value others’ contributions and use these to build on thinking.

ENG 2-03a

I can recognise how the features of spoken language can help in communication, and I can use what I learn. I can recognise different features of my own and others’ spoken language.

GAI 2-02a

As I listen and take part in conversations, I can use new words, phrases and Gàidhlig idiom to help me to engage in a coherent manner using extended vocabulary and more complex language structures.

GAI 2-03a

I can recognise how the features of spoken language can help in communication, and I can use what I learn. I can recognise different features of my own and others’ spoken language.

LIT 2-04aAcross learning

As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, main ideas and supporting detail contained within the text, and use this information for different purposes.

LIT 2-05aAcross learning

As I listen or watch, I can make notes, organise these under suitable headings and use these to understand ideas and information and create new texts, using my own words as appropriate.

LIT 2-06aAcross learning

I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in an appropriate way for my purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my audience.

LIT 2-07aAcross learning

I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by responding to literal, inferential, evaluative and other types of questions, and by asking different kinds of questions of my own.

LIT 2-08aAcross learning

To help me develop an informed view, I can distinguish fact from opinion, and I am learning to recognise when my sources try to influence me and how useful these are.

LIT 2-09aAcross learning

When listening and talking with others for different purposes, I can:

• • share information, experiences and opinions
• • explain processes and ideas
• • identify issues raised and summarise main points or findings
• • clarify points by asking questions or by asking others to say more.

LIT 2-10aAcross learning

I am developing confidence when engaging with others within and beyond my place of learning. I can communicate in a clear, expressive way and I am learning to select and organise resources independently.

Also at: LIT 3-10a

LIT 2-13aAcross learning

I can select and use a range of strategies and resources before I read, and as I read, to make meaning clear and give reasons for my selection.

ENG 2-12a

Through developing my knowledge of context clues, punctuation, grammar and layout, I can read unfamiliar texts with increasing fluency, understanding and expression.

Also at: ENG 3-12a, ENG 4-12a

GAI 2-12a

Through developing my knowledge of context clues, punctuation, grammar and layout, I can read unfamiliar texts with increasing fluency, understanding and expression.

Also at: GAI 3-12a, GAI 4-12a

LIT 2-14aAcross learning

Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select and sort information from a variety of sources and use this for different purposes.

LIT 2-15aAcross learning

I can make notes, organise them under suitable headings and use them to understand information, develop my thinking, explore problems and create new texts, using my own words as appropriate.

LIT 2-16aAcross learning

To show my understanding across different areas of learning, I can identify and consider the purpose and main ideas of a text and use supporting detail.

ENG 2-17a

To show my understanding, I can respond to literal, inferential and evaluative questions and other close reading tasks and can create different kinds of questions of my own.

GAI 2-17a

To show my understanding, I can respond to literal, inferential and evaluative questions and other close reading tasks and can create different kinds of questions of my own.

GAI 2-19a

I can:

• • discuss structure, characterisation and/or setting
• • recognise the relevance of the writer’s theme and how this relates to my own and others’ experiences
• • discuss the writer’s style and other features appropriate to genre.

LIT 2-18aAcross learning

To help me develop an informed view, I can identify and explain the difference between fact and opinion, recognise when I am being influenced, and have assessed how useful and believable my sources are.

ENG 2-19a

I can:

• • discuss structure, characterisation and/or setting
• • recognise the relevance of the writer’s theme and how this relates to my own and others’ experiences
• • discuss the writer’s style and other features appropriate to genre.

LIT 2-21aAcross learning

I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range of resources.

LIT 2-22aAcross learning

In both short and extended texts, I can use appropriate punctuation, vary my sentence structures and divide my work into paragraphs in a way that makes sense to my reader.

LIT 2-23aAcross learning

Throughout the writing process, I can check that my writing makes sense and meets its purpose.

LIT 2-24aAcross learning

I consider the impact that layout and presentation will have and can combine lettering, graphics and other features to engage my reader.

LIT 2-25aAcross learning

I can use my notes and other types of writing to help me understand information and ideas, explore problems, make decisions, generate and develop ideas or create new text. I recognise the need to acknowledge my sources and can do this appropriately.

LIT 2-26aAcross learning

By considering the type of text I am creating, I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in an appropriate way for my purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my audience.

LIT 2-28aAcross learning

I can convey information, describe events, explain processes or combine ideas in different ways.

LIT 2-29aAcross learning

I can persuade, argue, explore issues or express an opinion using relevant supporting detail and/or evidence.

ENG 2-27a

I am learning to use language and style in a way which engages and/or influences my reader.

GAI 2-27a

I am learning to use language and style in a way which engages and/or influences my reader.

ENG 2-30a

As I write for different purposes and readers, I can describe and share my experiences, expressing what they made me think about and how they made me feel.

ENG 2-31a

Having explored the elements which writers use in different genres, I can use what I learn to create stories, poems and plays with an interesting and appropriate structure, interesting characters and/or settings which come to life.

GAI 2-30a

As I write for different purposes and readers, I can describe and share my experiences, expressing what they made me think about and how they made me feel.

GAI 2-31a

Having explored the elements which writers use in different genres, I can use what I learn to create stories, poems and plays with an interesting and appropriate structure, interesting characters and/or settings which come to life.

MLAN 2-09a

I work on my own and with others to read and discuss simple texts in the language I am learning. I can share simple facts about features of life in some of the countries where the language I am learning is spoken.