Modern Languages

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    Communication

    1. 1.

      Use formal and informal expressions to communicate in the target language.

      1. Giving oral and written instructions in the target language

      2. Expressing opinions and feelings in the target language.

      3. Describing personality traits and physical characteristics in the target language.

      4. Utilizing idiomatic expressions of the target language.

    2. 2.

      Interpret target language gestures, intonation, and visual clues.

    3. 3.

      Identify the main idea of nonfiction texts, including target language newspaper and magazine advertisements.

    4. 4.

      Create presentations in the target language.

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    Cultures

    1. 5.

      Explain cultural practices of a target culture.

    2. 6.

      Identify trends found in various aspects of a target language culture.

    3. 7.

      Identify major historic, scientific, and artistic target culture contributions or events.

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    Connections

    1. 8.

      Relate vocabulary of the target language to vocabulary of other subject areas.

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    Comparisons

    1. 9.

      Use spoken and written language to reflect knowledge of grammatical differences between English and the target language.

    2. 10.

      Identify critical sound distinctions of the target language and of English that must be mastered to communicate meaning.

    3. 11.

      Compare verbal and nonverbal behavior of the target culture to the culture of the United States.

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    Communities

    1. 12.

      Create presentations about the target culture for various audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2006