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Language acquisition

(based on objectives for communicator level: capable)

In order to... Students must...

Objective ATL skill indicator ATL category Rationale

Criterion A

Listening

Students will describe how they have drawn reasonable conclusions when something is not
explicit in the text, for example, from using the tone, emotion, language used (for example
identify explicit and implicit information (facts and/or
Draw reasonable conclusions informal or formal) or 'reading between the lines'. Students will describe how their own
i. opinions, supporting details) in a wide variety of Thinking Skills
and generalisations personal experience or knowledge impacts their analysis. Students may be asked questions
complex authentic texts
to help them, for example 'how does this person feel?', 'do you think these people are
friends?' or 'why is this person using formal language to speak to the other person?'.

Students will learn how to use a range of note taking techniques when listening to language.
ii. analyse conventions in a wide variety Take effective notes in class Communication Skills This will include noting key words, paraphrasing, as well as describing the tone, emotion,
language style and other conventions used.

Students will practice listening to a range of people and a range of text types, for examples,
analyse connections in a wide variety of complex Listen actively to other
iii. Social Skills conversation, speeches, monologues, adverts, audio stories, songs, spoken word poetry
authentic texts perspectives and ideas
and presentations.

Criterion B

Reading
Students will summarise the overall ideas behind the text they read, using key quotes to
support their conclusion. Students might use PEEL, the hamburger method, text to
Make inferences and draw
world/self, debates or another strategy to help them develop this skill. Students should
conclusions
identify explicit and implicit information (facts and/or practice summarising the author's main argument, then should look for supporting quotes
i. opinions, supporting details) in a wide variety of Communication Skills within the text.
complex authentic texts Students will practice answering questions about the text they read. this could be done as a
Read critically and for think-pair-share or other discussion activity. Students could use a range of Project Zero
comprehension thinking routines to support them developing as critical readers, including Circle of
Viewpoints, Claim, Support, Question, Fact or Fiction and Lenses.
Students will identify the different conventions used in the text they are reading and how it
analyse conventions in a wide variety of complex Recognize and evaluate supports the author getting their message across. This might include layout, for example the
ii. Thinking Skills
authentic texts propositions way a newspaper, magazine or brochure is laid out, or it might include analysing the images
the author has chosen to accompany their text.
analyse connections in a wide variety of complex Make connections between Students will make connections, using strategies including text to world, text to self and text
iii. Research Skills
authentic texts various sources of information to text.

Criterion C

Speaking

Use and interpret a range of


Students will practice using a thesaurus to help them write their speeches/presentations.
i. use a wide range of vocabulary discipline-specific terms and Communication Skills
Students will do activities based around synonyms to help them expand their vocabulary.
symbols
Use a variety of speaking
use a wide range of grammatical structures generally Students will learn about different speaking techniques and strategies, including use of
ii. techniques to communicate Communication Skills
accurately formal and informal language, alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyming and rhythm.
with a variety of audiences
Use a variety of speaking Students will practice their speaking skills, through a variety of techniques, including mirror
use clear pronunciation and intonation in a
iii. techniques to communicate Communication Skills speaking, recording themselves, working in pairs and small teams and through class
comprehensible manner
with a variety of audiences discussion. This will help them build up their confidence, as well as develop their skills.
Use a variety of speaking
communicate all or almost all the required information Students will practice using pace, tone, pronunciation and word emphasis and other
iv. techniques to communicate Communication Skills
clearly and effectively techniques to help them clearly communicate key information to an audience.
with a variety of audiences

Criterion D

Writing

Use and interpret a range of


Students will practice using a thesaurus to help them with their writing. Students will do
i. use a wide range of vocabulary discipline-specific terms and Communication Skills
activities based around synonyms to help them expand their vocabulary.
symbols
Students will learn about different grammatical structures, including different sentence types.
use a wide range of grammatical structures generally
ii. Write for different purposes Communication Skills Students will practice this skill by changing existing sentences and through peer and self-
accurately
assessment.
organize information effectively and coherently in an Students will practice using different was or organising their writing. This might include
Use appropriate strategies for Self-Management
iii. appropriate format using a wide range of complex layout, for example the way a newspaper, magazine or brochure is laid out, or it might
organising complex information Skills
cohesive devices include selecting images to accompany their writing.
communicate all or almost all the required information Use appropriate forms of Students will practice different techniques used by writers to deliver important information.
iv. with a clear sense of audience and purpose to suit the writing for different purposes Communication Skills This might include layout, writing headlines, tag lines, highlighting key quotes and using
context and audiences repetition.

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