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K–12 Standards

Level 1

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Communication

  • 1

    Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. 1

    1. a

      Ask and answer questions about very familiar topics. 1.1a

    2. b

      Engage in common classroom interactions such as, greetings, stating needs and preferences. 1.1b

    3. c

      Share likes and dislikes.  1.1c

    4. d

      Exchange descriptions of people and places, in addition to products of the target culture.1.1d

    5. e

      Use common social amenities such as please, thank you, excuse me. 1.1e

  • 2

    Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. 2

    1. a

      Identify people, places and things based on oral and written descriptions.1.2a

    2. b

      Comprehend the principal message contained in various target language media, such as, illustrated texts, posters, and advertisements. 1.2b

    3. c

      Interpret gestures, intonation and other visual and auditory clues in target language materials.  1.2c

  • 3

    Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. 3

    1. a

      Tell or retell familiar stories or personal narratives both orally and/or in writing using prompts. 1.3a

    2. b

      Prepare illustrated stories about activities or events and share them orally or in writing. 1.3b

Cultures

  • 1.

    1. Students demonstrate an understanding of the practices and perspectives of the cultures studied. 2.1

    1. a

      a. Use appropriate patterns of behavior (for the people of the target culture) in familiar situations such as greetings.   2.1a

    2. b

      b. Describe the practices of common cultural activities and holiday celebrations. c. Identify common social etiquette within the cultures studied. 2.1b

    3. c

      c. Identify common social etiquette within the cultures studied.  2.1c

  • 2

    2. Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the cultures studied.  2.2

    1. a

      a. Demonstrate competencies previously introduced.2.2a

    2. b

      b. Identify objects and symbols commonly used to represent the culture studied. 2.2b

    3. c

      c. Identify important historical and contemporary figures and events of the culture studied.2.2c

Connections

  • 1

    Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the world language. 3.1

    1. a

      Demonstrate competencies previously introduced.  3.1a

    2. b

      Identify concepts learned in other subject areas in the target language, including such things as weather, math facts, measurements, flora, fauna, geographical concepts, etc. 3.1b

    3. c

      Use target language vocabulary to refer to items and concepts learned in other subject areas. 3.1c

  • 2

    Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the world language and its culture. 3.2

    1. a

      Read, listen to and talk about age-appropriate school content, folk tales, short stories, poems, songs written for native speakers of the target language. 3.2a

    2. b

      Broaden understanding of world culture through authentic spoken and written information. 3.2b

Comparisons

  • 1

    Students will demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.  4.1

    1. a

      Cite examples of cognates that enhance comprehension of spoken and written language and demonstrate an awareness of false cognates. 4.1a

    2. b

      Demonstrate an awareness of the various ways of expressing ideas, recognizing that languages can not be interpreted literally.  4.1b

    3. c

      Report similarities and differences between the sound and writing system of target and native language. 4.1c

  • 2

    Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.  4.2

    1. a

      Recognize common tangible and intangible products of the culture studied. 4.2a

    2. b

      Compare simple patterns of behavior or interaction in selected social and cultural settings such as greetings, personal space, etc. 4.2b

    3. c

      Demonstrate an awareness of the role of gestures and nonverbal cues in communication.4.2c

Communities

  • 1

    Students use the target language within and beyond the school setting.  5.1

    1. a

      Recognize the target language when encountered outside the world language classroom.5.1a

    2. b

      Recognize words borrowed from the target language. 5.1b

  • 2

    Students show evidence of becoming lifelong learners by using the target language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.  5.2

    1. a

      Attend or view via media cultural events and social activities.  5.2a

    2. b

      Explore topics of personal interest from the target culture. 5.2b

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Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and Grade 7

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