Communication- 3rd-5th Grade (Stage 2)

Use the target language to communicate within and beyond the classroom setting.

Understand oral communication in the target language. Understand communication about religion and the Catholic Church in the target language.

Interact in the target language in various settings. Interact in the target language in Liturgy or school prayer setting.

Understand written passages in the target language.  Understand written religious materials (songs, prayers, stories of saints, Bible verses or stories) in target language.

Use the target language to present information, concepts and ideas for a variety of purposes to different audiences. Use the target language to present religious or Catholic information to different audiences (e.g., parents, other students, religious leaders) in the parish.

Distinguish between questions and statements.

Recognize the sound differences in words that indicate number, gender, person, and case. 

Distinguish commands directed to self, others, and a group.

Follow simple directions.

Demonstrate comprehension (e.g., sequence events, illustrate, dramatize) of simple stories, dialogues, and other presentations containing significant visual cues. 

Understand and recite simple prayers.

Recite all- school prayer in target language. 

Compose a simple prayer in target language.

Ask and respond to a variety of questions using learned material.

Respond spontaneously with simple answers to questions.

Respond to a number of questions in the form appropriate to one’s relationship with another person (e.g., adult, peer, parent).

Use common forms of courtesy, greetings, and leave-takings using culturally appropriate gestures.

Demonstrate improved pronunciation, intonation, and inflection.

Demonstrate comprehension of gestures and body language often used in everyday interaction in the target language culture.

Compose a petition in target language.

Respond to prayer and petitions using target language.

Read aloud the written form of familiar language (e.g., simple greetings, basic vocabulary, numbers, dates, time) for understanding.

Recognize repeating patterns in the target language.

Read a simple passage for understanding/comprehension, e.g., activities, stories, poetry, songs, prayers, and liturgical songs. 

Demonstrate understanding of simple stories, poems, or songs.

Follow written classroom instructions.

Use cognates and loan words to infer meaning of unfamiliar material.

Write simple sentences.

Describe people, activities, or objects from school or home.

Dramatize sentences containing new vocabulary (e.g., charades).

Give a short presentation supported by visuals regarding family members, friends, objects, or common school and home activities.

Use learned material to write and/or present original dialogues, e.g., skits, commercials, ads, songs.

Use learned material to write and/or present simple skits that incorporate Church holidays and celebrations; use known songs and prayers.