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K–12 Standards

Novice Low Language Competencies

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Novice Low Language Competencies

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    Interpretive Listening

    1. IL.

      I can recognize a few memorized words and phrases when I hear them spoken.NL.IL

      1. 1

        I can occasionally identify the sound of a character or a word.  NL.IL.1

        1. a

          I can recognize the sound of a few letters when they are spoken or spelled out. NL.IL.1.a

      2. 2

        I can occasionally understand isolated words that I have memorized, particularly when accompanied by gestures or pictures.  NL.IL.2

        1. a

          I can understand greetings. NL.IL.2.a

        2. b

          I can recognize some color words. NL.IL.2.b

        3. c

          I can understand some numbers. NL.IL.2.c

        4. d

          I can understand some food items. NL.IL.2.d

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    Interpretive Reading  

    1. IR.

      I can recognize a few letters or characters. I can identify a few memorized words and phrases when I read. NL.IR

      1. 1

        I can occasionally recognize a few letters or characters.  NL.IR.1

        1. a

          I can alphabetize a few names or words. NL.IR.1.a

        2. b

          I can match a character in a headline to a supporting visual. NL.IR.1.b

      2. 2

        I can connect some words, phrases or characters to their meanings. NL.IR.2 

        1. a

          I can recognize some cities on a map. NL.IR.2a 

        2. b

          I can identify some menu items. NL.IR.2b 

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    Interpersonal Communication  

    1. IC .

      I can communicate on some very familiar topics using single words and phrases that I have practiced and memorized.  NL.IC 

      1. 1

        I can greet my peers.  NL.IC.1

        1. a

          I can say hello and goodbye. NL.IC.1.a

      2. 2

        I can introduce myself to someone.  NL.IC.2

        1. a

          I can tell someone my name. NL.IC.2.a

      3. 3

        I can answer a few simple questions.  NL.IC.3

        1. a

          I can respond to some yes/no questions. NL.IC.3.a

        2. b

          I can answer some either/or questions. NL.IC.3.b

        3. c

          I respond to some who, what, when, where questions. NL.IC.3.c

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    Presentational Speaking  

    1. PS .

      I can present information about myself and some other very familiar topics using single words or memorized phrases.  NL.PS 

      1. 1

        I can recite words and phrases that I have learned.  NL.PS.1 

        1. a

          I can count from 1-10. NL.PS.1.a 

        2. b

          I can say the date and the day of the week. NL.PS.1.b 

        3. c

          I can list the months and seasons. NL.PS.1.c 

      2. 2

        I can state the names of familiar people, places, and objects in pictures and posters using words or memorized phrases.  NL.PS.2 

        1. a

          I can name famous landmarks and people. NL.PS.2.a 

        2. b

          I can name countries on a map. NL.PS.2.b 

        3. c

          I can list items I see every day. NL.PS.2.c 

      3. 3

        I can introduce myself to a group.  NL.PS.3

        1. a

          I can state my name, age, and where I live. NL.PS.3.a

        2. b

          I can give my phone number, home address, and e-mail address. NL.PS.3.b

      4. 4

        I can recite short memorized phrases, parts of poems, and rhymes.  NL.PS.4

        1. a

          I can sing a short song. NL.PS.4.a

        2. b

          I can recite a nursery rhyme. NL.PS.4.b

        3. c

          I can recite a simple poem. NL.PS.4.c

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    Presentational Writing  

    1. PW .

      I can copy some familiar words or phrases.  NL.PW 

      1. 1

        I can copy some characters or letters and words that I see on the wall or board, in a book, or on the computer.  NL.PW.1 

        1. a

          I can copy the letters of the alphabet. NL.PW.1.a 

        2. b

          I can copy the characters that I am learning. NL.PW.1.b

        3. c

          I can copy a simple phrase like "Happy Birthday," "Happy Holidays," etc. NL.PW.1.c 

      2. 2

        I can write words and phrases that I have learned.  NL.PW.2  

        1. a

          I can write my name, home address, and my e-mail address. NL.PW.2.a  

        2. b

          I can write numbers such as my phone number. NL.PW.2.b  

        3. c

          I can write the date and the day of the week. NL.PW.2.c  

        4. d

          I can write the months and seasons. NL.PW.2.d  

      3. 3

        I can label familiar people, places, and objects in pictures and posters.  NL.PW.3

        1. a

          I can label famous landmarks and people. NL.PW.3.a

        2. b

          I can write the names of countries on a map. NL.PW.3.b

        3. c

          I can list items I see every day. NL.PW.3.c

        4. d

          I can label items in a room. NL.PW.3.d

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
Utah Core Standards - UEN

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