1. What is our goal in our TL Class?
Objective:
I can identify and compare proficiency levels (Novice vs intermediate)
(2ND TO 5TH )

2. Keith My name is Ms. Milla, What is your name?
Nice to meet you!
Keith
My name is Jessica, nice to meet you!

3. I am very good, what about you?
How are you?
I am excellent!
Good!
I am very good, what about you?

4. I like to read, dance, sing, watch TV and play videogames.¿and you?
What do you like to do?
Umm… play!
I like to read, dance, sing, watch TV and play videogames.¿and you?

5. Yes yes me like! I like to watch tv, dance and listen to music.
Really ? What is your favorite music?
I like salsa music.

6. Sorry, can your repeat? Ah, um… big.
How is your family like?
Is your family big or small?
Sorry, can your repeat?
Ah, um… big.
My family is big. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister.

7. Yes family, I have a mom. And what does your family like?
My mom likes to cook but my dad likes to watch TV and eat!! Hahaha
What does your family like?

8. Which student can communicate more? Why?
Jessica
Keith
Note: Change Question for Which student’s proficiency level is higher? for upper grades.
Can you tell me what is their proficiency level and why?

9. Write down/cut paste the sentences which describe Jessica’s and Keith proficiency levels where belongs.
Keith
Jessica
responds always in sentences
Responds with words most part of the time.
Combines words and phrases to create her own sentences and questions
Understands all the questions.
Asks lots of questions
Does not understand all the questions.
Says a lot of information.
Does not give a lot of information.
Sometimes is difficult to understand what he/she says.
It is easy to understand.
Only uses memorized words or phrases from class.
Does not ask questions.

10. Dos Don’ts Respond with words. respond always in sentences
Does NOT understand all the questions.
Understand all the questions.
Says a lot of details and gives extra information.
Gives basic information.
Sometimes is difficult to
understand what he/she says.
It is easy to understand.
Comes up with her own questions and sentences.
His questions and phrases are memorized material.

11. How to jump a level:
try
starting the conversation and
finding ways to keep it going.
Although you should start on
topic, feel free to continue the
conversation by incorporating
related topics.
try incorporating your own questions into the conversations instead of only using questions that you memorized during class.
Try
using more detail/variety to
create your sentences. Add
when, where, why, or with
whom. (Example: I like to
draw, vs. I like to draw,
because I am really artistic.)
Try using
more than one-word answers.
(Example, when answering the
question How are you? Try to
respond with I am doing well.
Instead of well.) Also, try asking
questions on topic.
You can change it and adapted to the year target.

12. What color are they? Color the scoops of the icecream
LOOK AT THE RUBRIC!!
What color are they? Color the scoops of the icecream
Jessica
Keith
Intermediate Low
NOVICE LOW
Intermediate Low
Intermediate
Novice HIGH
Novice Mid High
Novice Mid Low
Novice Low
Novice HIGH
Novice Mid High
Novice Mid Low
Novice Low
Note: Change Question for Which student’s proficiency level is higher? for upper grades.

13. Directions: Write with your own words inside the scoops about each proficiency level.
Novice Mid High
Novice High
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Novice Mid Low
Novice Low
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14. Directions: Ask your partner questions and analyze their answers and write them down under each scoop/level.
Interviewer:________________/Person Interviewed:_____________________ /Date:____________/Score:________________
HOW I USE THE LANGUAGE? (FUNCTION)
You use mainly words to provide information about on a specific topic.
You use words, some phrases and occasional simple sentences words to provide information about on a specific topic.
You use phrases and short simple sentences to provide basic information on a specific topic
You use a lot of phrases and more simple sentences. You begin to create your own sentences.
You consistently use simple sentences to express your thoughts.
HOW I USE THE LANGUAGE? (MEMORIZE VS. CREATE)
You only use words and phrases memorized in class.
You often need as visuals to help you with your answers.
You use words and sentences memorized in class.
You use phrases and sentences from class but you are starting to create your own.
You can combine words and phrases to create original sentences and sometimes use string of sentences
You combine words and phrases to create original sentences.
You start to create original questions, no only questions memorized in class.
WHAT KIND OF VOCABULARY DO I USE?
You use a small number of repetitive words and phrases .
You use a limited number of words and phrases about yourself but they are repetitive.
You use a limited number of phrases and simple sentences but you provide basic information.
You begin to use a lot of phrases and sentences about familiar topics. You give some details.
You use a variety of words and sentences on a range of familiar topics. You give a lot of details
HOW WELL I AM UNDERSTOOD?
I can Understand you a little.
I can understand most of what you say.
I can understand everything you say.
A native speaker can probably understand you without difficulty.
HOW WELL DO I UNDERSTAND THE QUESTIONS?
You often repeat and don’t understand my questions.
You normally need to hear my question more than once.
You understand and can answer most of my questions.
You understand and can answer correctly almost all of my questions.
You understand and can answer correctly all of my questions.
I can have a conversation with you. I
HOW WELL DO I KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING? ( COMMUNICATION)
You don’t try to clarify meaning.
You use gestures and repeat words to clarify meaning.
You begin to say something in different ways and use many worlds to express your thoughts.
Sometimes you self-correct to avoid breakdown of communication.
You usually say something in different ways and use many worlds to express your thoughts.
HOW WELL DO I KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING? ( ASK QUESTIONS)
You can ask one or two basic questions studied in class.
You can ask a few common questions studied in class.
You can ask most common questions studied in class.
You can ask a lot of common questions studied in class.
You can ask lots of common questions and you begin to create your own questions.
Novice Low N1
Novice Mid Low N2
Intermediate Low I1
Novice Mid High N3
Novice High N4
Students will self score themselves using this rubric ( upper grades)

15. RUBRIC 1
Rubric for students ( needs to be added Intermediate Low)

16. Rubric for upper grades

17. discussion
Find someone who can do or explain what’s asked in the box ( one person). Ask the person to initial your box and tell you the answer. Then summarize key point in your box. Note: You are the only person who should be writing answers in your boxes
What level do you think you are and why?
Initials____
Share some strategies that you have learned today to increase your proficiency level.
Initials_____
Share what a I1 level student can do .
How do you plan to level up in TL?
Initials______

18. Notebook: Complete with your own words:
What is your level now? (color the scoop)
why? (write the reasons inside the boxes)
Name:________________Grade:_____________TThis year my goal is to became_________.
At this level I will be able to:
These are some of the things that I will do at school to level up.
There are some of the things that I will do at home to level up.
Novice HIGH
Novice Mid High
Novice Mid Low
Novice Low
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19. Check for Understanding
Can-Do Statements
I can tell you