Learning Outcomes
Interpersonal Communication
It is expected that students will use Punjabi to establish and maintain personal relationships, share ideas and opinions, and accomplish a variety of tasks.
It is expected that students will:
Grade 5
- use common expressions and vocabulary for familiar objects
- introduce themselves and others, using appropriate family relationship terms in the case of family introductions
- exchange simple greetings
- make and respond to simple requests
- respond to and give basic instructions
Grade 6
- exchange information about likes, dislikes, and interests
- make and respond to simple requests
- respond to and give basic instructions
- demonstrate an understanding of classroom routines conducted in Punjabi
- use formal and informal forms of address as appropriate
Grade 7
- communicate with others to complete a task
- discuss personal likes, dislikes, and interests
- exchange information about day-to-day situations, events, and activities
- use formal and informal forms of address as appropriate
- use Punjabi to participate in classroom activities
Grade 8
- develop simple dialogues
- describe activities and interests in oral and written form
- request and provide information
- seek or grant permission, formally and informally
- use Punjabi to conduct familiar activities (real or simulated)
Grade 9
- express opinions and preferences, giving reasons
- exchange information related to activities, people, and things
- ask for and give assistance and information
- use Punjabi in a variety of authentic situations
- use vocabulary related to needs and emotions
Grade 10
- communicate needs, desires, and emotions appropriately
- describe events and experiences sequentially
- explain how to do an everyday activity or procedure
- recognize and use simple idiomatic expressions
- use Punjabi in a variety of authentic situations
Grade 11
- exchange opinions on topics of interest
- with some supportive detail, describe or narrate an event, situation, or experience
- identify and use common idiomatic expressions
- interact with increased independence in familiar life situations
Grade 12
- exchange opinions and beliefs on topics of interest
- defend a viewpoint
- express plans, goals, and intentions
- demonstrate understanding of a wide range of idiomatic
expressions
- communicate effectively and spontaneously in common life situations
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- use common expressions and vocabulary for familiar objects
- introduce themselves and others, using appropriate family relationship terms in the case of family introductions
- exchange simple greetings
- make and respond to simple requests
- exchange information about likes, dislikes, and interests
- demonstrate an understanding of classroom routines conducted in Punjabi
- use formal and informal forms of address as appropriate
- communicate needs, desires, or emotions appropriately
- seek or grant permission, formally and informally
- use Punjabi to conduct familiar activities (real or simulated)
- express opinions and preferences, giving reasons
- describe events and experiences sequentially
- explain how to do an everyday activity or procedure
- recognize and use simple idiomatic expressions
Informational Communication
It is expected that students will acquire information from a variety of Punjabi resources for a variety of purposes.
It is expected that students will:
Grade 5
- extract specific information from various sources to complete authentic tasks by using oral language and visuals
Grade 6
- extract specific information from various sources to complete authentic tasks orally, visually, and in simple written form
Grade 7
- extract information from various sources to complete authentic tasks in simple oral and written form
Grade 8
- extract and process information from various sources to complete authentic tasks in oral and written form
Grade 9
- extract and process information from various sources to complete authentic tasks in oral and written form
Grade 10
- extract and process information from a variety of sources to complete authentic tasks
Grade 11
- research and use relevant information from a variety of sources to complete authentic tasks
Grade 12
- research, analyse, and use relevant information from several sources on a chosen topic to complete authentic tasks
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- extract and process information from various sources to complete authentic tasks
Creative Works
It is expected that students will respond in personal ways to creative works in Punjabi that they listen to, view, or read.
It is expected that students will:
Grade 5
- respond in a personal way to creative works that they listen to or view
- produce visual creative works based on Punjabi resources
Grade 6
- respond in a personal way to creative works that they listen to or view
- produce visual creative works based on Punjabi resources
Grade 7
- respond in a personal way to creative works that they listen to, view, or read
- produce visual works and simple oral creative works based on Punjabi resources
Grade 8
- respond in a personal way to creative works that they listen to, view, or read
- produce visual, oral, and simple written creative works based on Punjabi resources
Grade 9
- respond in a personal way to creative works that they listen to, view, or read
- produce a variety of visual, oral, and simple written creative works based on Punjabi resources
Grade 10
- respond in a personal way to creative works that they listen to, view, or read from a variety of sources
- produce a variety of creative works based on Punjabi
resources, with increased emphasis on writing
Grade 11
- respond in a personal way with a range of forms of expression to creative works from a variety of sources
- produce a variety of written, oral, and visual creative works based on Punjabi resources
Grade 12
- respond in a personal way with a range of forms of expression to creative works from a variety of sources
- produce a variety of creative works based on Punjabi
resources
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- respond in a personal way to creative works that they listen to, view, or read
- produce a variety of creative works based on Punjabi
resources
Cultural Contexts
It is expected that students will experience Punjabi culture, making personal connections with their own lives and cultures, and apply knowledge of Punjabi culture and society to enhance communication.
It is expected that students will:
Grade 5
- demonstrate a familiarity with aspects of Punjabi games, sports, arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals
- use language associated with Punjabi games, sports, arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals
- relate Punjabi games, sports, arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals to those of their own and other cultures
Grade 6
- demonstrate a knowledge of Punjabi games, sports, arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals
- use language associated with Punjabi games, sports, arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals
- identify similarities and differences between Punjabi games, sports, arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals and those of their own and other cultures
Grade 7
- demonstrate a knowledge of the language needed to explain and participate in Punjabi games, sports, arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals
- categorize similarities and differences between Punjabi games, sports, arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals and those of their own and other cultures
Grade 8
- explain and demonstrate procedures associated with Punjabi games and sports
- describe and explain Punjabi arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals
- explain similarities and differences between Punjabi games, sports, arts, customs, celebrations, and festivals and those of their own and other cultures
Grade 9
- apply knowledge of characteristic Punjabi games, sports, crafts, customs, or celebrations to plan and implement a cultural event
- identify ways that knowledge of Punjabi language and culture has affected their daily lives
- demonstrate an appreciation of Punjabi language and culture and its place in local and global communities
- demonstrate an understanding of the significance of particular Punjabi customs, celebrations, and festivals
Grade 10
- apply knowledge of characteristic Punjabi games, sports, crafts, customs, or celebrations to plan and implement a cultural event
- examine the effect that knowledge of Punjabi language and culture has on various aspects of their lives
- demonstrate an appreciation of Punjabi language and culture and its place in local and global communities
- explain the significance of particular Punjabi customs, celebrations, and festivals
Grade 11
- apply knowledge of characteristic Punjabi games, sports, crafts, customs, or celebrations to plan and implement a cultural event
- analyse the effects that knowing about Punjabi language and culture might have on various aspects of their lives
- demonstrate an appreciation of Punjabi language and culture and its place in local and global communities
- analyse the significance of particular Punjabi customs, celebrations, and festivals
Grade 12
- apply knowledge of characteristic Punjabi games, sports, crafts, customs, or celebrations to plan and implement a cultural event
- analyse the effects that knowing about Punjabi language and culture might have on various aspects of their lives
- demonstrate an appreciation of Punjabi language and culture and its place in local and global communities
- analyse the significance of particular Punjabi customs, celebrations, and festivals
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- apply knowledge of characteristic Punjabi games, sports, crafts, customs, or celebrations to plan and implement a cultural event
- demonstrate an understanding of the significance of particular Punjabi customs, celebrations, and festivals
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