Japanese Native Level Benchmarks

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1 GRADE 1 Japanese Native Level Benchmarks A. Listen and talk about stories, poems, questions, explanations and instruction with increasing confidence and detail B. Listen attentively and considerately and respond in small and large groups C. Anticipate and predict when listening to texts read aloud D. Ask questions and give appropriate answers A. Express thoughts and feelings and be able to discuss them, respecting the contributions of others B. Communicate to establish relationships with others and for a variety of personal purposes C. Begin to speak clearly with appropriate voice and intonation D. Participate and predict when listening to books read aloud E. e. Begin to retell, relate and sequence events and stories F. f. Share feelings and ideas in small and whole group situations G. g. Participate in imaginative play, story telling, role play and dramatization of stories A. Read simple familiar texts (charts, books, personal writing, songs) B. Understand sound- symbol relationships and read all hiragana and katakana C. Understand the function and sound of participles D. Read and re- tell simple, familiar books independently with confidence E. Begin to read for a variety of purposes Writing A. Write about a range of topics that are personally significant B. Write for specific purposes and audiences in mind C. Write with a clear structure; beginning, middle, end D. Organize sentences following the sequence of events using proper conjunctions E. Proofread and make self- correction if necessary F. Write all hiragana and katakana G. Write words using modified syllables such as H. Write sentences using particles correctly ( )

2 I. Use basic punctuations correctly in sentences ( ) J. Recognize some of the Grade 1 kanji from the list (,approximately 15~20) GRADE 2 E. Listen and talk about stories, poems, questions, explanations and instruction with increasing confidence and detail F. Listen attentively and considerately and respond in small and large groups G. Anticipate and predict when listening to texts read aloud H. Ask questions and give appropriate answers H. Express thoughts and feelings and be able to discuss them, respecting the contributions of others I. Communicate to establish relationships with others and for a variety of personal purposes J. Begin to speak clearly with appropriate voice and intonation K. Participate and predict when listening to books read aloud L. e. Begin to retell, relate and sequence events and stories M. f. Share feelings and ideas in small and whole group situations N. g. Participate in imaginative play, story telling, role play and dramatization of stories F. Read simple familiar texts (charts, books, personal writing, songs) G. Understand sound- symbol relationships and read all hiragana and katakana H. Understand the function and sound of participles I. Read and re- tell simple, familiar books independently with confidence J. Begin to read for a variety of purposes Writing A. Write about a range of topics that are personally significant B. Write for specific purposes and audiences in mind C. Write with a clear structure; beginning, middle, end D. Organize sentences following the sequence of events using proper conjunctions E. Proofread and make self- correction if necessary F. Write all hiragana and katakana

3 G. Write words using modified syllables such as H. Write sentences using particles correctly ( ) I. Use basic punctuations correctly in sentences ( ) J. Read and write all of the Grade 1 level kanji from the list ( approximately 80) Grade 3 A. Listen and talk about stories, poems, questions, explanations and instruction with increasing confidence and detail B. Listen appreciatively and responsively for a sustained period and variety of purposes C. Listen for a specific purpose and a variety of situations D. Ask relevant questions to clarify, extend and follow up ideas E. Identify important information and take notes appropriately while listening A. Use register, tone and voice level appropriately and purposefully B. Organise thoughts and feelings before speaking C. Use a range of specific vocabulary and expressions to suit different purposes D. Prepare and deliver an individual presentation for a variety of purposes (to entertain, to inform, to persuade, to direct) E. Is able to reflect on own communication to monitor and assess their learning A. Read independently, (silently and aloud) fluently and accurately B. Appreciate and understand structural and stylistic differences among variety of texts C. Evaluate ideas and themes that broaden perspectives and extend thinking D. Recognise and appreciate the choice, use and effect of figurative language, vocabulary and patterns of language. Identify different ways of constructing sentences and their effects Composition A. Begin to use writing to help their thinking, investigating, organising and learning B. Use content specific vocabulary which may be connected to the Unit of Inquiry C. Display a sense of audience by writing in a variety of styles for a range of purposes D. Write with a clear structure; beginning, middle, end E. Organize sentences following the sequence of events using proper conjunctions

4 F. Proofread and make self- correction if necessary Kanji A. Grade 3: Read and write all of the Grade 2 kanji (approximately 160) GRADE 2 I. Listen and talk about stories, poems, questions, explanations and instruction with increasing confidence and detail J. Listen attentively and considerately and respond in small and large groups K. Anticipate and predict when listening to texts read aloud L. Ask questions and give appropriate answers O. Express thoughts and feelings and be able to discuss them, respecting the contributions of others P. Communicate to establish relationships with others and for a variety of personal purposes Q. Begin to speak clearly with appropriate voice and intonation R. Participate and predict when listening to books read aloud S. e. Begin to retell, relate and sequence events and stories T. f. Share feelings and ideas in small and whole group situations U. g. Participate in imaginative play, story telling, role play and dramatization of stories K. Read simple familiar texts (charts, books, personal writing, songs) L. Understand sound- symbol relationships and read all hiragana and katakana M. Understand the function and sound of participles N. Read and re- tell simple, familiar books independently with confidence O. Begin to read for a variety of purposes Writing K. Write about a range of topics that are personally significant L. Write for specific purposes and audiences in mind M. Write with a clear structure; beginning, middle, end N. Organize sentences following the sequence of events using proper conjunctions

5 O. Proofread and make self- correction if necessary P. Write all hiragana and katakana Q. Write words using modified syllables such as R. Write sentences using particles correctly ( ) S. Use basic punctuations correctly in sentences ( ) T. Read and write all of the Grade 1 level kanji from the list ( approximately 80) Grade 4 F. Listen and talk about stories, poems, questions, explanations and instruction with increasing confidence and detail G. Listen appreciatively and responsively for a sustained period and variety of purposes H. Listen for a specific purpose and a variety of situations I. Ask relevant questions to clarify, extend and follow up ideas J. Identify important information and take notes appropriately while listening F. Use register, tone and voice level appropriately and purposefully G. Organise thoughts and feelings before speaking H. Use a range of specific vocabulary and expressions to suit different purposes I. Prepare and deliver an individual presentation for a variety of purposes (to entertain, to inform, to persuade, to direct) J. Is able to reflect on own communication to monitor and assess their learning E. Read independently, (silently and aloud) fluently and accurately F. Appreciate and understand structural and stylistic differences among variety of texts G. Evaluate ideas and themes that broaden perspectives and extend thinking H. Recognise and appreciate the choice, use and effect of figurative language, vocabulary and patterns of language. Identify different ways of constructing sentences and their effects Composition G. Begin to use writing to help their thinking, investigating, organising and learning H. Use content specific vocabulary which may be connected to the Unit of Inquiry I. Display a sense of audience by writing in a variety of styles for a range of purposes

6 J. Write with a clear structure; beginning, middle, end K. Organize sentences following the sequence of events using proper conjunctions L. Proofread and make self- correction if necessary Kanji A. Read and write all of the Grade 1 level kanji list (approximately 200) GRADE 5 A. Listen, comprehend, and respond appropriately to spoken texts for a variety of purposes. B. Identify key points in a discussion and evaluate what they hear. C. Listen while grasping the intent of the speaker to organize thoughts by comparing one s own opinions. A. Speak appropriate language in accordance with the situation, objectives and intent. B. Ask relevant questions to clarify, extend and follow up ideas. C. Use register, tone and voice level appropriately and purposefully. D. Organize thoughts and feelings before speaking. E. Use a wide vocabulary and complex sentence structures with a high level of accuracy. F. Conduct discussions, taking a clear position and intent of each other. A. Read a wide range of texts independently, (silently and aloud) fluently and accurately. B. Read daily for enjoyment and information for sustained periods. C. Grasp the main theme with an accurate understanding of the content of the passage and understand the relationship among facts, impressions and opinions while clarifying one s thoughts. D. Understand and respond to the ideas, feelings and attitudes expressed in various texts. E. Present each other s thoughts after reading the books or sentences, and to broaden and deepen their thoughts. F. Identify and be aware of the standard organization of the text in accordance with the genre. Composition A. Select a writing theme from ideas, to collect matters to be written. B. Verify and contrive the effect of expression, syntax and sentence structures.

7 C. Use appropriate grammar to support meaning (eg semi- colons, colons, apostrophes, quotation marks, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas) D. Write independently with confidence, demonstrating the individual voice of the writer. E. Plan, organize and complete writing projects of increasing length and complexity. F. Revise writing to clarify ideas, provide examples, change sequence and to improve the smooth flow of ideas. Kanji A. Read and write first half of the Japanese Grade 4 level kanji list ( : approximately 200)