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Use simple strategies (e.g. decoding, cues, etc.) to read printed words
Use sight vocabulary to read words and simple sentences
Derive meaning from illustrations, visuals, graphics with support
Derive understanding from written texts drawing on visual support (e.g.
actions, gestures)
Read aloud level-appropriate short texts with support. (e.g. “the fox and the
grapes”, “the hare and the rabbit”, etc.)
WRITING
Demonstrate use of appropriate strategies to engage in writing tasks (posture,
hand grip)
Show basic writing mechanics (e.g. directionality, spacing)
Show increasing use of simple writing strategies
Form words from given Chinese characters
Write accurately age-appropriate words using spelling strategies
GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY AND SENTENCE STRUCTURE
Demonstrate use of some common pronouns in familiar contexts (e.g. mother,
red envelope etc.)
Demonstrate understanding of common action verbs (e.g. walk, jump) through
picture recognition
Demonstrate recognition of common nouns by naming colours (red, yellow,
etc.), animals (bird, rabbit, etc.), pets (dog, fish, etc.), types of weather (sunny,
etc.), cultural festivals (Chinese Spring festival), relatives (grandfather,
grandmother, etc.)
Use common pronouns and nouns to make simple sentences (e.g. I like elder
sister.) with correct punctuation
Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary by matching words with pictures,
look at pictures and write down the appropriate nouns, etc.
Use words to complete simple sentences (e.g. to have, and, etc.)