This document discusses the difference between competence and performance in language. Competence refers to the underlying knowledge of a language system, while performance is the actual production or comprehension of a language. It then provides a formula for writing language competences, with examples. The formula states that a competence should include an action verb, an object, a context, and an activity. Sample competences are given following this formula, such as "Uses and applies communication as a mean to express thoughts, feelings and emotions in and out of his/her school and family community when presenting an oral speech." The document concludes with lists of action verbs and topics that can be used to write additional language competences.

2. COMPETENCE:
It is the ability to do something, to
perform something.

3. PERFORMANCE:
It is the concrete manifestation or
realization of competence. It is
the actual doing of something.

4. In reference to language, competence
is the underlying knowledge of the
system of a language.
Performance is actual production (
speaking, writing) or the
comprehension (listening, reading) of
linguistic events.

5. FORMAT
1. Begins with a present tense action
verb.
2. Each action verb requires an object.
(Example: Identifies the prepositional
pharses.)
(Verb followed by object)

6. 3. Each competence is
measurable.
4. Each competence is based
on performance.

7. 5. Includes systematic, critical, and
creative processes.
6. Reinforces critical thinking and
oral communication

8. FORMULA
1. ACTION VERB (third person) +
2. WHAT (OBJECT) +
3. IN WHAT CONTEXT
(WHERE)+
4. HOW (BY DOING WHAT
ACTIVITY OR PROJET)

9. EXAMPLES
Uses and applies communication as a mean to express
thoughts, feelings and emotions in and out of his/her school
and family community when presenting an oral speech.
Action verbs: uses and applies
What or object: communication
Where or context: in and out of his-her school and community
How: when presenting an oral speech

10. Understands and studies the different cultures using English
as a second language in a variety of contexts when
creating a PowerPoint presentation about those cultures .
Action verbs: understands and studies
What or object: different cultures
Where or context: in a variety of contexts
How: when creating a PowerPoint presentation

11. Uses and produces his/her English language knowledge to
improve his /her communication skills in real
conversations when doing an interview to native
speakers.
Action verbs: uses and produces
What or object: English language knowledge
Where or context: in real conversations
How: when doing an interview to native speakers.

12. COMPETENCES / ACTIVE VERBS
LIST
Discuss Memorizes Integrates Comprehends
Assures Proporcionates Formulates Comunicates
Plans Calculates Interprets Enjoys
Evaluates Programs Facilitates Express
Directs Supervises Develops Follows
Coordinates Designs Specifies Follows
Respects Shows interest Appreciates Increases
Participates Assigns Certifies Obtains
Controls Analyzes Informs Participates
Answers Distributes Consolidates Produces
Uses (information) Organizes Names Reads
Administrates Approves Interviews Registers
Establishes Authorizes Sends Revises
Transmits Amplifies Takes Revises
Listens Experiments Recognizes Shares
Faces Tells Paraphrases Tracks
Speaks Reviews Cooperates Undesrtands
Determines Installs Examines Verifies
Monitors Consults Identifies Writes

14. CREATE THIS CHART FOR EACH COMPETENCE
SUBJECT
TOPIC
ACTION VERB(s)
WHAT
WHERE
HOW
HERE WRITE THE COMPLETE COMPETENCE!