Skill Descriptor: Respond to and demonstrate understanding of simple, everyday expressions, directions, instructions, and questions.

Achievement Indicators:

• Respond simply to greetings and goodbyes
• Respond simply when asked, How are you?
• Ask someone’s name and respond with their own
• Use and demonstrate understanding of routine phrases like please and thank you
• Ask for something (food, drink,) with the help of gestures or by pointing
• Demonstrate understanding of basic classroom instructions like come in and stand up

Skill Descriptor: Say simple words and phrases.

Achievement Indicators:

• Count to 10 with the help of pictures or illustrations
• Say basic information such as address, school, name, and age
• Say or sing a familiar short song or verse
• Say the names of some familiar words like colours, foods, objects in home, favourite places, etc.

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate understanding of simple statements and questions.

Achievement Indicators:

• Recognize everyday, familiar words when they are spoken clearly and slowly
• Demonstrate understanding of some words in simple, short stories with illustrations
• Recognize the names of simple, everyday objects in the classroom and home
• Demonstrate understanding of numbers 1-10 when they are spoken clearly and slowly

Skill Descriptor: Use and promote the use of Mi’kmaw to communicate outside of the classroom.

Achievement Indicators:

• Speak Mi’kmaw outside the classroom
• Collaborate with peers using Mi’kmaw
• Ask for help or repetitions when needed

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate literacy skills in Mi’kmaw by reading and responding to a variety of texts.

Achievement Indicators:

• Read and understand some words in simple, short stories with illustrations
• Read the words on a poster or picture about a familiar topic like animals, the weather, days of the week, colours, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding of simple sentences when read slowly with repetition, if required

Skill Descriptor: Produce simple words on very familiar topics using a model.

Achievement Indicators:

• Write very simple words, phrases, and sentences modelled by teacher
• Write first and last names, age, and address with support

Skill Descriptor: Apply Mi’kmaq protocol and respectful behaviour in class, in school, and in the community.

Achievement Indicators:

• Apply Mi’kmaq protocol
• Listen and speak respectfully
• Show respect for self, peers, family, teachers, Elders, and storytellers

Skill Descriptor: Help organize and participate in Mi’kmaq and Wabanaki traditional activities and events.

Achievement Indicators:

• Help organize or host traditional activities and events
• Participate in cultural activities and events

Skill Descriptor: Respond to and demonstrate understanding of simple, everyday expressions, directions, instructions, and questions.

Achievement Indicators:

• Respond with I do not understand or I do not know when appropriate
• Respond with Yes, No, Sorry, Please, Would it be possible? and Thank you when appropriate
• Ask the teacher simple classroom requests politely like, May I go get a drink of water?
• Use and respond to basic greetings like Hello, I will see you again, and How are you?

Skill Descriptor: Say simple words and phrases.

Achievement Indicators:

• Say simple information about name, telephone number, territory, age and address
• Name some very common objects such as food and drinks
• Name some common clothing items
• Recite numbers from 1 to 10 out loud

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate understanding of simple statements and questions.

Achievement Indicators:

• Demonstrate understanding of:
  • personal questions
  • basic greetings and routine phrases
  • simple instructions and classroom tasks
  • simple questions regarding weather conditions
  • names and simple descriptions of everyday objects

Skill Descriptor: Use and promote the use of Mi’kmaw to communicate outside of the classroom.

Achievement Indicators:

• Speak Mi’kmaw outside the classroom
• Collaborate with peers using Mi’kmaw
• Ask for help or repetitions when needed

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate literacy skills in Mi’kmaw by reading and responding to a variety of texts.

Achievement Indicators:

• Demonstrate understanding of short, simple texts when read slowly with repetition, if required
• Identify familiar names, words, and basic phrases when read slowly with repetition, if required
• Identify familiar names, words, and basic phrases regarding personal feelings and family members’ feelings when read slowly with repetition, if required
• Demonstrate understanding of familiar simple instructions when they are supported by pictures/models

Skill Descriptor: Produce simple words, phrases, and sentences on very familiar topics using a model.

Achievement Indicators:

• Write simple words, phrases, and sentences modelled by teacher
• Complete a simple form with first name, last name, and birthday
• Write short simple sentences about self and territory/address

Skill Descriptor: Apply Mi’kmaq protocol and respectful behaviour in class, in school, and in the community.

Achievement Indicators:

• Apply Mi’kmaq protocol
• Listen and speak respectfully
• Show respect for self, peers, family, teachers, Elders, and storytellers

Skill Descriptor: Help organize and participate in Mi’kmaq and Wabanaki traditional activities and events.

Achievement Indicators:

• Help organize or host traditional activities and events
• Participate in cultural activities and events

Skill Descriptor: Respond to and demonstrate understanding of simple, everyday expressions, directions, instructions, and questions.

Achievement Indicators:

• Ask someone how they feel
• Use expressions about time like today, yesterday, tomorrow, etc.
• Ask and answer simple questions regarding days of the week, seasons and weather conditions with words, expressions, or short sentences
• Order something to drink and eat in cafeteria/restaurant role-play scenarios

Skill Descriptor: Say simple words and phrases.

Achievement Indicators:

• Introduce self and other people
• Describe personal likes and dislikes with support

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate understanding of simple statements and questions.

Achievement Indicators:

• Demonstrate understanding of:
  • Simple questions about self, school, family, and feelings
  • Numbers from 1 to 31
  • Statements about other people being happy, tired, or sick

Skill Descriptor: Use and promote the use of Mi’kmaw to communicate outside of the classroom.

Achievement Indicators:

• Speak Mi’kmaw outside the classroom
• Collaborate with peers using Mi’kmaw
• Ask for help or repetitions when needed

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate understanding of basic written vocabulary in Mi’kmaw by reading and responding to a variety of illustrated texts.

Achievement Indicators:

• Demonstrate understanding of words and expressions found on signs in everyday life
• Recognize prefixes, suffixes, and infix parts of known words
• Demonstrate understanding of simple, short texts with re-reading if required
• Recognize where to add personal information on an information form like name, date of birth, and address

Skill Descriptor: Produce simple words, phrases, and sentences on very familiar topics using a model.

Achievement Indicators:

• Write very simple messages and questions to other people
• Write personal information like age, family and address in a short letter or email
• Write simple words and sentences about location/position of common classroom objects
• Write simple sentences about personal likes and dislikes

Skill Descriptor: Apply Mi’kmaq protocol and respectful behavior in class, in school, and in the community.

Achievement Indicators:

• Apply Mi’kmaq protocol
• Listen and speak respectfully
• Show respect for self, peers, family, teachers, Elders, and storytellers

Skill Descriptor: Help organize and participate in Mi’kmaq and Wabanaki traditional activities and events.

Achievement Indicators:

• Help organize or host traditional activities and events
• Participate in cultural activities and events