Languages: third level experiences and outcomes

CLAN 3-01a

By developing my knowledge of how a classical language works, I can analyse straightforward sentences or short passages and translate them into appropriate English.

CLAN 3-02a

Individually and with others, I have used a range of resources and applied analytical skills. I can find specific information in a grammatically-straightforward passage in a classical language.

CLAN 3-03a

By applying my awareness of how classical Greek has linguistic links with English or Latin with English and other modern European languages which are based on Latin, I can enhance the range of my vocabulary and increase my confidence in communicating in English.

LGL 3-07a

I can apply my knowledge about language, intonation and pronunciation to:

• • ensure that others can understand me when I pronounce familiar words or phrases
• • help me work out how to pronounce unfamiliar words
• • read a short text aloud with accuracy and confidence.

LGL 3-11a

I can use a bilingual dictionary independently to help me understand new language.

LGL 3-11b

I can recognise features of words in the language I am learning and use them to make sense of vocabulary and of the connections between words.

LGL 3-13a

I can check the accuracy of my writing using my knowledge about language, the support of others, and appropriate reference materials including success criteria.

LGL 3-13b

I can use some Gaelic idiomatic expressions accurately.

MLAN 3-07a

I can apply my knowledge about language, intonation and pronunciation to:

• • ensure that others can understand me when I pronounce familiar words or phrases
• • help me work out how to pronounce unfamiliar words
• • read a short text aloud with accuracy and confidence.

MLAN 3-11a

I can use a bilingual dictionary independently to help me understand new language.

MLAN 3-11b

I can recognise features of words in the language I am learning and use them to make sense of vocabulary and of the connections between words.

MLAN 3-14a

I can check the accuracy of my writing using my knowledge about language, the support of others and appropriate reference materials, including success criteria.

CLAN 3-04a

I have investigated the culture and heritage of the Greeks or Romans through language and literature. I can demonstrate my knowledge of their cultures by contributing to an oral or written presentation on their influences on the heritage of modern Scotland and the wider world.

LGL 3-01a

I can listen to and show understanding of mainly familiar language and instructions from a variety of sources where the sentences are longer and where there may be more than one speaker.

MLAN 3-01a

I can listen to and show understanding of mainly familiar language and instructions from a variety of sources, where the sentences are longer and where there may be more than one speaker.

LGL 3-02a

I can listen and respond to others in mainly predictable, more extended conversations using familiar language and/or non-verbal techniques.

LGL 3-03a

I can take part effectively in prepared conversations by using a variety of language structures to share information, experiences and opinions, and can offer straightforward reasons for having these opinions.

LGL 3-04a

I can support a conversation by asking for help, seeking repetition and asking simple questions.

LGL 3-05a

I can participate in a range of collaborative activities in Gaelic including games, paired speaking and structured role plays in a range of realistic contexts and settings.

MLAN 3-02a

I can listen and respond to others in mainly predictable, more extended conversations using familiar language and non-verbal techniques as appropriate.

MLAN 3-03a

I can take part effectively in prepared conversations by using a variety of language structures to share information, experiences and opinions and by offering straightforward reasons for having these opinions.

MLAN 3-04a

I can support a conversation by asking for help, seeking repetition and asking simple questions.

MLAN 3-05a

I can participate in a range of collaborative activities, including games, paired speaking and structured role plays, in a range of realistic contexts set mainly in a country where the language I am learning is spoken.

LGL 3-06a

I have contributed successfully to a group to plan and prepare a short talk in Gaelic. Using ICT where appropriate, I can deliver an individual presentation in Gaelic:

• • on an area of personal interest or a topic relating to Gaelic culture or history
• • using appropriate vocabulary and some variety in sentence structure.

LGL 3-12a

I can create, amend and present more extended information for different purposes about myself and others, my experiences or a topic of my choice. I can write simple facts about life in some of the countries where Gaelic and related languages are spoken.

LGL 3-12b

I can express opinions and can offer straightforward reasons for having these opinions.

MLAN 3-06a

I have contributed successfully to a group to plan and prepare short talks in the language I am learning on topics of personal interest or linked to an aspect of a country where the language I am studying is spoken.

MLAN 3-06b

I can deliver an individual presentation in the language I am learning, using a variety of media including ICT where appropriate.

MLAN 3-12a

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 2-12a, MLAN 4-12a

MLAN 3-13a

I can create, amend and present more extended information about myself and others, my experiences, or a topic of my choice for different purposes.

MLAN 3-13b

I can express opinions and can offer straightforward reasons for having those opinions.

LGL 3-08a

I have worked on my own and with others to understand texts using appropriate resources. I can read and demonstrate understanding of more complex texts which contain familiar and unfamiliar language.

MLAN 3-08a

I work on my own and with others to understand text using appropriate resources. I can read and demonstrate understanding of more complex texts which contain familiar and unfamiliar language.

LGL 3-09a

I have worked on my own and with others to read and explore Gaelic texts. I can demonstrate my knowledge about life and culture in countries where Gaelic and related languages are spoken.

LGL 3-10a

I have chosen and can read for enjoyment a range of texts, in a variety of styles, which may have had some adaptation.

MLAN 3-10a

I can select and read for interest and enjoyment a range of texts, including longer imaginative texts in a variety of styles, both prose and poetry, which may have had some adaptation.

LIT 3-01aAcross learning

I regularly select and listen to or watch texts for enjoyment and interest, and I can express how well they meet my needs and expectations, and I can give reasons, with evidence, for my personal response. I can regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to create texts of my choice, and am developing my own style.

Also at: LIT 4-01a

LIT 3-11aAcross learning

I regularly select and read, listen to or watch texts for enjoyment and interest, and I can express how well they meet my needs and expectations and give reasons, with evidence, for my personal response. I can identify sources to develop the range of my reading.

LIT 3-20aAcross learning

I enjoy creating texts of my choice and I am developing my own style. I can regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to suit the needs of my audience.

Also at: LIT 4-20a

LIT 3-02aAcross learning

When I engage with others, I can make a relevant contribution, encourage others to contribute and acknowledge that they have the right to hold a different opinion. I can respond in ways appropriate to my role and use contributions to reflect on, clarify or adapt thinking.

ENG 3-03a

Having explored and analysed the features of spoken language, I can use these, adopting an appropriate register to suit my purpose and audience.

GAI 3-02a

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

GAI 3-03a

Having explored and analysed the features of spoken language, I can use these, adopting an appropriate register to suit my purpose and audience.

LIT 3-04aAcross learning

As I listen or watch, I can:

• • identify and give an accurate account of the purpose and main concerns of the text, and can make inferences from key statements
• • identify and discuss similarities and differences between different types of text
• • use this information for different purposes.

LIT 3-05aAcross learning

As I listen or watch, I can make notes and organise these to develop thinking, help retain and recall information, explore issues and create new texts, using my own words as appropriate.

Also at: LIT 4-05a

LIT 3-06aAcross learning

I can independently select ideas and relevant information for different purposes, organise essential information or ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order, and use suitable vocabulary to communicate effectively with my audience.

Also at: LIT 4-06a

LIT 3-07aAcross learning

I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by commenting, with evidence, on the content and form of short and extended texts.

LIT 3-08aAcross learning

To help me develop an informed view, I am learning about the techniques used to influence opinion and how to assess the value of my sources, and I can recognise persuasion.

LIT 3-09aAcross learning

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

• • communicate information, ideas or opinions
• • explain processes, concepts or ideas
• • identify issues raised, summarise findings or draw conclusions.

LIT 3-10aAcross 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 2-10a

LIT 3-13aAcross learning

I can select and use the strategies and resources I find most useful before I read, and as I read, to monitor and check my understanding.

ENG 3-12a

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 2-12a, ENG 4-12a

GAI 3-12a

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 2-12a, GAI 4-12a

LIT 3-14aAcross learning

Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort, summarise, link and use information from different sources.

Also at: LIT 4-14a

LIT 3-15aAcross learning

I can make notes and organise them to develop my thinking, help retain and recall information, explore issues and create new texts, using my own words as appropriate.

Also at: LIT 4-15a

LIT 3-16aAcross learning

To show my understanding across different areas of learning, I can:

• • identify and consider the purpose, main concerns or concepts and use supporting detail
• • make inferences from key statements
• • identify and discuss similarities and differences between different types of text.

ENG 3-17a

To show my understanding, I can comment, with evidence, on the content and form of short and extended texts, and respond to literal, inferential and evaluative questions and other types of close reading tasks.

GAI 3-17a

To show my understanding, I can comment, with evidence, on the content and form of short and extended texts, and respond to literal, inferential and evaluative questions and other types of close reading tasks.

GAI 3-19a

I can:

• • discuss and evaluate the structure, characterisation and/or setting using some supporting evidence
• • identify the main theme of the text and recognise the relevance this has to my own and others’ experiences
• • identify and comment on aspects of the writer’s style and other features appropriate to genre using some relevant evidence.

LIT 3-18aAcross learning

To help me develop an informed view, I am exploring the techniques used to influence my opinion. I can recognise persuasion and assess the reliability of information and credibility and value of my sources.

ENG 3-19a

I can:

• • discuss and evaluate the structure, characterisation and/or setting using some supporting evidence
• • identify the main theme of the text and recognise the relevance this has to my own and others’ experiences
• • identify and comment on aspects of the writer’s style and other features appropriate to genre using some relevant evidence.

LIT 3-21aAcross learning

I can use a range of strategies and resources and spell most of the words I need to use, including specialist vocabulary, and ensure that my spelling is accurate.

LIT 3-22aAcross learning

As appropriate to my purpose and type of text, I can punctuate and structure different types of sentences with sufficient accuracy, and arrange these to make meaning clear, showing straightforward relationships between paragraphs.

Also at: LIT 4-22a

LIT 3-23aAcross learning

Throughout the writing process, I can review and edit my writing to ensure that it meets its purpose and communicates meaning at first reading.

LIT 3-24aAcross learning

I can consider the impact that layout and presentation will have on my reader, selecting and using a variety of features appropriate to purpose and audience.

LIT 3-25aAcross learning

I can use notes and other types of writing to generate and develop ideas, retain and recall information, explore problems, make decisions, generate and develop ideas or create original text. I recognise when it is appropriate to quote from sources and when I should put points into my own words. I can acknowledge my sources appropriately.

LIT 3-26aAcross learning

By considering the type of text I am creating, I can independently select ideas and relevant information for different purposes, and organise essential information or ideas and any supporting detail in a logical order. I can use suitable vocabulary to communicate effectively with my audience.

Also at: LIT 4-26a

LIT 3-28aAcross learning

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

LIT 3-29aAcross learning

I can persuade, argue, evaluate, explore issues or express an opinion using a clear line of thought, relevant supporting detail and/or evidence.

ENG 3-27a

I can engage and/or influence readers through my use of language, style and tone as appropriate to genre.

Also at: ENG 4-27a

GAI 3-27a

I can engage and/or influence readers through my use of language, style and tone as appropriate to genre.

Also at: GAI 4-27a

ENG 3-30a

I can recreate a convincing impression of a personal experience for my reader, sharing my feelings and reactions to the changing circumstances with some attempt at reflection.

ENG 3-31a

Having explored the elements which writers use, I can create texts in different genres by:

• • integrating the conventions of my chosen genre successfully and/or
• • using convincing and appropriate structures and/or
• • creating interesting and convincing characters and/or
• • building convincing settings which come to life.

GAI 3-30a

I can recreate a convincing impression of a personal experience for my reader, sharing my feelings and reactions to the changing circumstances with some attempt at reflection.

GAI 3-31a

Having explored the elements which writers use, I can create texts in different genres by:

• • integrating the conventions of my chosen genre successfully and/or
• • using convincing and appropriate structures and/or
• • creating interesting and convincing characters and/or
• • building convincing settings which come to life.

MLAN 3-09a

I work on my own and with others to read and explore texts in the language I am learning. I can demonstrate my knowledge about life and culture in some of the countries where the language I am learning is spoken.