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Learning Outcomes

At Lower Primary: Stage A1 the student is able to:

Communication

A1.1 ESSLA101

Communicate in English in routine social and classroom situations, using learned formulas, well-rehearsed patterns, short, simple utterances and non-verbal language, understanding controlled English supported by immediate and known contexts.

Aspects of language

Contexual understanding

A1.2 ESSLA102

Show initial understanding that English changes according to context and audience, and modify own communication in response to different contexts.

Linguistic structures and features

A1.3 ESSLA103

Show understanding of simplified English in familiar contexts and controlled exchanges, using learned formulas or short telegraphic utterances.

Strategies

A1.4 ESSLA104

Use some basic communication and learning strategies to participate and sustain interaction in everyday playground and classroom routines and activities.