MSI Unit Curriculum - Sense

MSI Unit Curriculum: Phase 3Communicationtypical achievement aware achievedin specificcontextsgeneralisedcommentsunderstands 70+ symbols (signs/symbols/words/photos/ORs)consistently uses 25+ known symbols(signs/symbols/words/photos/ORs)expressivelycombines 2+ symbols to express ideas(distinct symbols, not rote-learnedphrases)makes clear, informed choices from 3+options (signs/symbols/words/photos/ORs) – attends to all options; clearlyindicates choicechecks s/he has partner’s attentionbefore continuing to communicatemaintains same topic ofconversation over several turnswhen communicating with trustedadult (verbal and/or non-verbalcommunication)uses several different communicativefunctions (eg: requesting, rejecting,greeting, drawing attention toobject or event, giving information,directing), expressed verbally and/ornon-verballyhelps repair breakdowns incommunication with support (eg:repeats utterance on request if adulthas not heard/understood)joins in with familiar verbal sequences(eg: repetitive chant in familiar story,signs for familiar song)responds to simple stories; anticipateskey points and joins in or answerssimple questions about story125