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Subject Overview	Subject	Grade	Description
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	EY3
Content Listening Turn-taking and sharing during conversations Simple instructions and questions Speaking Turn-taking and sharing during conversations Basic vocabulary related to personal experiences, objects, and actions Reading Uppercase and lowercase letters Print carries meaning Writing Writing tools and materials Writing represents thoughts and ideas Skills Listening Beginning to listen to English speakers with guidance Responding to greetings with nods, gestures, or single words Speaking Participating non-verbally in the classroom Understanding simple questions with actions or words Reading Recognizing own name in print Holding a book and turning pages correctly Writing Writing first name Relying primarily on pictures to convey meaning
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	EY4
Early Years 4 Content Listening Turn-taking and sharing during conversations Simple instructions and questions Speaking Active listening Simple responses Basic vocabulary related to personal experiences, objects, and actions Reading Uppercase and lowercase letters Print carries meaning Writing Writing tools and materials Writing represents thoughts and ideas Skills Listening Beginning to listen to English speakers with guidance Responding to greetings with nods, gestures, or single words Speaking Participating non-verbally in the classroom Understanding simple questions and responding with actions or words Reading Recognizing own name in print Holding a book and turning pages correctly Writing Writing first name Relying primarily on pictures to convey meaning
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	EY5
Content Listening Beginning to listen to English speakers with guidance Responding to greetings with nods, gestures, or single words Speaking Participating non-verbally in the classroom Understanding simple questions and responding with actions or words Reading Recognizing own name in print Holding a book and turning pages correctly Writing Writing first name Relying primarily on pictures to convey meaning Skills Listening Responding during classroom discussions with nods and gestures Participating non-verbally in the classroom Following one-step directions Understanding simple questions and responding with actions or words Speaking Responding to greetings with single words Repeating English words and phrases with guidance Relying on personal experience as a stimulus for speaking and listening Reading Recognizing some letter names and sounds Commenting on illustrations in books Listening and responding to literature Writing Making marks other than drawing on paper Telling about own pictures and writing Beginning to label and adding own words to pictures
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	Grade 01
Content Sight Words: High-frequency words Vocabulary: New words, word meanings according to the units Grammar and Conventions: Capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, complete sentences Story Elements: Characters, setting, events Retelling Stories: Key details and sequence of events Main ideas and details in stories: Visuals Narrative Writing: Stories with a beginning, middle, and end Opinion Writing: Opinions and supporting details Skills Listening Showing awareness of/beginning to respond to context cues Participating non-verbally in classroom Understanding simple questions and responding with actions or words Following two-step directions Speaking Responding to greetings with single words to simple phrases Repeating English words and phrases clearly Beginning to communicate using short phrases Using home language to express needs and ideas Reading Beginning to read signs, labels, and logos Using illustrations to tell stories Knowing letter names and some letter sounds Recognizing some names and words in context Writing Writing first name Beginning to label pictures and adding own words to pictures Beginning to use beginning and ending sounds Beginning to use upper case letters Beginning to use describing words
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	Grade 02
Content Phonics and Word Recognition: Short and long vowel sounds, consonant blends, digraphs Vocabulary: New words, word meanings according to the units Main Ideas and Supporting Details: In texts Nonfiction Texts: Key ideas and details Sentence Structure: Subject-verb agreement Tenses: Present/past tense Story Elements: Characters, setting, plot Main Idea: Of a story Grammar, Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling: High-frequency words Storytelling: Beginning-middle-end structure Skills Listening Listening attentively Responding to greetings Predicting likely outcomes to texts when heard aloud Following classroom instructions, showing understanding Speaking Beginning to actively use classroom language Beginning to use connected discourse to express needs, feelings, opinions Beginning to ask questions to clarify meaning and content Beginning to speak English clearly Reading Retelling the main event or idea in literature Explaining why literature is liked or disliked Reading simple words Reading books with simple patterns Writing Writing 1-2 sentences about a topic Generating own ideas for writing Beginning to use spacing between words Experimenting with punctuation
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	Grade 03
Content Complex Spelling Patterns: Prefixes, suffixes, multisyllabic words Vocabulary: New words, word meanings according to the units Figurative Language Recognition of Types of Texts Main Idea and Supporting Details: In texts Nonfiction Texts: Key ideas and details Varied Sentence Structures Usage of Grammar, Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling Character Traits: In stories Main Idea and Supporting Details: In stories Writing Process: Prewriting, drafting, revising, editing Personal Narrative Informational Writing Opinion Writing Skills Listening Listening attentively and speaking to express point of view Beginning to understand classroom and subject language Beginning to paraphrase oral information with guidance Speaking Responding to simple questions with more than one-word answers Beginning to contribute in small groups Beginning to use correct verb form Beginning to use an expanding vocabulary Reading Choosing reading material independently Reading early reader books Retelling beginning, middle, and end with guidance Discussing characters and story events with guidance Writing Writing short nonfiction pieces with guidance Writing several sentences about a topic Beginning to use periods, capital letters, question marks, and exclamation marks correctly Spelling simple words, high-frequency words, and unit vocabulary words correctly
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	Grade 04
Content Vocabulary: New words, word meanings according to the units Speech Adaptation: To different audiences, purposes, and situations Oral Presentations: With clarity and organization Nonfiction Texts: Key ideas and details Connections and Comparisons: Between texts on the same topic Writing: Narrative, informational/explanatory texts, and opinion pieces Descriptive Language: Varied sentence structures Grammar, Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling: Conventions Character Traits: In the story Text Analysis: Structure, elements, literary devices (figurative language, symbolism) Narrative Writing: Plot, characters, dialogue Opinion Writing: Reasons, persuasive techniques Skills Listening Understanding classroom and subject area language with guidance Beginning to respond to more complex questions Paraphrasing oral information with guidance Using language appropriately across the curriculum for different purposes and audiences Speaking Speaking English clearly with some hesitation Beginning to use correct form when asking questions Beginning to use correct verb tense to express past, present, and future Participating in classroom discussions and offering opinions Reading Reading easy chapter books Summarizing and retelling story events in sequential order Responding to and making personal connections with facts, characters, and situations in literature Beginning to interpret meaning Writing Writing a variety of short non-fiction pieces with guidance Writing short fiction and poetry with guidance Adding description and detail with guidance Editing for capitals and punctuation with guidance
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	Grade 05
Content Vocabulary: Meaning, figurative language, connotations, idioms, academic vocabulary Grammar and Conventions: Grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, spelling Language Usage: Standard English, verb tense consistency, subject-verb agreement Sentence Structure: Varied structures, phrases, clauses Character Analysis: Traits, changes, contribution to the story Main Idea and Supporting Details: Main idea, supporting details, analysis Text Features: Headings, graphs, charts, effectiveness Informational Writing: Topic examination, ideas, structures, evidence Opinion Writing: Claim, reasons, evidence, persuasive techniques Formal Presentations: Organization and supporting evidence Speech Adaptation: For audience Literature: Fiction, drama, and poetry Nonfiction Texts: Key ideas and details Opinion Writing: Reasons, evidence, persuasive techniques Informational Writing: Topic examination, ideas, structures, evidence Skills Listening Understanding classroom and subject area language at nearly normal speed Asking questions to clarify meaning Paraphrasing oral information Responding to complex academic questions independently Speaking Using correct form when asking questions Using correct verb tense to express present, past, and future Contributing to whole class discussions Reading Choosing reading materials at an appropriate level Reading medium-level chapter books Discussing setting, plot, characters, and point of view with guidance Interpreting meaning with guidance Writing Writing organized nonfiction pieces with guidance Writing fiction with a clear beginning, middle, and end Writing about feelings and opinions Seeking feedback on writing
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	Grade 11
Content Communication Contexts Identities Lifestyles Health and well-being Beliefs and values Subcultures Language and identity Experiences Leisure activities Holidays and travel Life stories Rites of passage Costumes and traditions Migration Social Organization Entertainment Artistic expressions Communication and media Technology Scientific innovation Sharing the Planet The environment Human rights Peace and conflict Equality Globalization Ethics Urban and rural environment Conceptual Understanding Audience Purpose Meaning Variation Skills Communication Skills Communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations, demonstrating linguistic competence and intercultural understanding Use language appropriate to a range of interpersonal and/or cultural contexts Understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency Organize ideas on a range of topics in a clear, coherent, and convincing manner Understand, analyse, and respond to a range of written and spoken texts Understand and use works of literature written in the target language of study (HL only) Text Production Personal texts Blog Diary Email Personal letter Social media posting/chat room Professional texts Blog Email Essay Formal letter Proposal Questionnaire Report Set of instructions Survey Mass media texts Advertisement Article (newspaper/magazine) Blog Brochure Film Interview Leaflet News report Opinion column/editorial Pamphlet Podcast Poster Commentary (editorial/reader’s letter) Radio programme Review Speech Travel guide Web page
English Language Acquisition	Language Acquisition - English	Grade 12
Content Communication Contexts Identities Lifestyles Health and well-being Beliefs and values Subcultures Language and identity Experiences Leisure activities Holidays and travel Life stories Rites of passage Costumes and traditions Migration Social Organization Entertainment Artistic expressions Communication and media Technology Scientific innovation Sharing the Planet The environment Human rights Peace and conflict Equality Globalization Ethics Urban and rural environment Conceptual Understanding Audience Purpose Meaning Variation Skills Communication Skills Communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations, demonstrating linguistic competence and intercultural understanding Use language appropriate to a range of interpersonal and/or cultural contexts Understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency Organize ideas on a range of topics in a clear, coherent, and convincing manner Understand, analyse, and respond to a range of written and spoken texts Understand and use works of literature written in the target language of study (HL only) Text Production Personal texts Blog Diary Email Personal letter Social media posting/chat room Professional texts Blog Email Essay Formal letter Proposal Questionnaire Report Set of instructions Survey Mass media texts Advertisement Article (newspaper/magazine) Blog Brochure Film Interview Leaflet News report Opinion column/editorial Pamphlet Podcast Poster Commentary (editorial/reader’s letter) Radio programme Review Speech Travel guide Web page

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