It is that time of year again! When I started using TPRS I found it difficult to write appropriate report comments for my classes. I used as a rough guide some explanations about TPRS in the back of the Big CI Book. This year I have refined my comments further. I include them here in case they help anyone else who is struggling. Feel free to use and adapt for  your situation:

Report Comments           Semester 1             2016

Prep – 2

This semester {preferredName} has been exposed to comprehensible Indonesian input through the use of mini-stories, songs, games and TPR (Total Physical Response). {HeShe} has demonstrated a ___ level of understanding by responding orally (answering ‘ya’ – yes or ‘tidak’ – no) or physically (by using the correct gesture or by drawing). The focus this semester has been on acquiring ‘super verbs’ such as ‘mau’ (want), ‘punya’ (has), ‘pergi’ (go), ‘ada’ (there is), ‘beri’ (give) and ‘suka’ (like). At this level the main focus is on listening and showing understanding. You can support {preferredName}’s learning of Indonesian at home by encouraging retelling of the stories and songs we have learned in class.

Year 3

This semester {preferredName} has been exposed to comprehensible Indonesian input through the use of mini-stories, songs, games and TPR (Total Physical Response). {HeShe} has demonstrated a ___ level of comprehension by responding orally or physically (using the correct gesture/movement), translating, illustrating sentences and acting out stories. The focus this semester has been on acquiring ‘super verbs’ such as mau (want), punya (has), pergi (go), ada (there is), beri (give) and suka (like). At this level students are expected to use word lists and known words to rewrite modelled texts or create their own sentences and stories. {preferredName}’s written work shows a ___   level of understanding of Indonesian sentence structure and vocabulary. You can support {hisher} learning of Indonesian at home by encouraging {himher} to read and reread any stories we are working on in class. These will be available on Ibu Anne’s Indonesian page in DB Primary.

(Type in beginning, satisfactory or very good as needed.)