Novice Low learners identify a limited number of memorized or familiar words, symbols, or characters in very familiar contexts when they are supported by visuals in informational and fictional texts. 7.1 WL NL

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    Identify a few memorized and practiced words contained in oral, viewed, and written chunks of language in culturally authentic materials when supported by visual cues such as pictures and gestures and text support such as bolded words, bulleted lists, and/or captions. 7.1.NL.IPRET.1

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    Respond with physical actions and/or gestures to simple oral directions, commands, and requests7.1.NL.IPRET.2

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    Recognize a few common gestures associated with the target culture(s).7.1.NL.IPRET.3

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    Recognize a few memorized words related to weather and climate in the target culture(s) and in students’ own cultures in highly contextualized oral texts.7.1.NL.IPRET.4

Novice Low learners communicate using practiced and memorized words and phrases. They answer some formulaic questions on very familiar topics and express personal needs with memorized words and phrases. Novice Low learners often use gestures and pictures to convey meaning. 7.1.NL.IPERS

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    7.1.NL.IPERS.4: React to a few procedural instructions, directions, and commands in classroom situations. 7.1.NL.IPERS.4

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    7.1.NL.IPERS.3: Tell others a few basic preferences and/or feelings using memorized words and phrases, often supported by gestures or visuals. • 7.1.NL.IPERS.3

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    7.1.NL.IPERS.2: With the help of gestures and/or visuals, share with others basic needs on very familiar topics using memorized words and phrases that have been repeatedly practiced. • 7.1.NL.IPERS.2

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     7.1.NL.IPERS.1: Respond to a few simple questions on very familiar topics using memorized words and phrases that have been repeatedly practiced. • • 7.1.NL.IPERS.1

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    7.1.NL.IPERS.5: Enact a few culturally authentic gestures when greeting others and during leave takings. • 7.1.NL.IPERS.5

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    7.1.NL.IPERS.6: Share with others the names of a few memorized and practiced words and phrases related to climate change in the target culture(s) and in students’ own cultures. 7.1.NL.IPERS.6

Novice Low learners express basic information about themselves using memorized words and phrases, with the help of gestures or visuals.

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    •7.1.NL.PRSNT.2: Express a few basic preferences and/or feelings using memorized words and phrases that are supported by gestures or visuals. 7.1.NL.PRSNT.2

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    • 7.1.NL.PRSNT.1: Present very familiar personal information using memorized words and phrases that have been repeatedly practiced, often using gestures and visuals to support communication.  7.1.NL.PRSNT.1

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     • 7.1.NL.PRSNT.3: Imitate a few culturally authentic gestures when greeting others and during leave takings.7.1.NL.PRSNT.3

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    • 7.1.NL.PRSNT.4: State the names of a few memorized and practiced words and phrases related to climate change in the target culture(s) and in students’ own cultures7.1.NL.PRSNT.4

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6