Investigation of Products and Practices

  • CPP.

    I can identify common patterns in the products and practices of a culture.I.CPP

    1. 1

      I can explore and reference current and past examples of authentic cultural products and practices.I.CPP.1

      1. a

        I can understand the main idea and characters of short stories, folk tales, or graphic novels.I.CPP.1.a

      2. b

        I can recognize and reference famous artists and their works.I.CPP.1.b

      3. c

        I can understand the main idea of a movie clip or documentary.I.CPP.1.c

      4. d

        I can talk about a historical figure.I.CPP.1.d

      5. e

        I can have a simple conversation about a festival.I.CPP.1.e

      6. f

        I can summarize the contributions of a culture in a blog or multimedia presentation.I.CPP.1.f

    2. 2

      I can compare and contrast some common products of other cultures and my own.I.CPP.2

      1. a

        I can describe similarities and differences in artwork.I.CPP.2.a

      2. b

        I can have a simple conversation about educational systems.I.CPP.2.b

      3. c

        I can provide basic information about countries' governments.I.CPP.2.c

      4. d

        I can identify similarities among folk tales.I.CPP.2.d

    3. 3

      I can compare and contrast some behaviors or practices of other cultures and my own.I.CPP.3

      1. a

        I can compare and contrast eating habits.I.CPP.3.a

      2. b

        I can compare and contrast how people buy and sell.I.CPP.3.b

      3. c

        I can compare and contrast how families interact.I.CPP.3.c

      4. d

        I can compare and contrast how people celebrate.I.CPP.3.d

      5. e

        I can compare and contrast how my peers socialize.I.CPP.3.e

Understanding of Cultural Perspectives

  • CP.

    I can compare familiar cultural beliefs and values.I.CP

    1. 1

      I can describe some basic cultural viewpoints.I.CP.1

      1. a

        I can talk about the individual role of family members and the importance of birth order.I.CP.1.a

      2. b

        I can give examples that show the importance of academics vs. sports.I.CP.1.b

      3. c

        I can describe the importance of time vs. money.I.CP.1.c

      4. d

        I can make simple comparisons about the roles of men and women in society.I.CP.1.d

      5. e

        I can describe the importance of religion.I.CP.1.e

      6. f

        I can describe how other cultures view major historical events differently.I.CP.1.f

    2. 2

      I can make some generalizations about a culture.I.CP.2

      1. a

        I can sometimes identify cultural stereotypes or exaggerated views of a culture.I.CP.2.a

      2. b

        I can compare some religious beliefs.I.CP.2.b

      3. c

        I can classify the political beliefs of a nation in simple terms.I.CP.2.c

      4. d

        I can determine which TV shows and films are popular in a given culture.I.CP.2.d

Participation in Cultural Interaction

  • CIA.

    I can interact at a functional level in familiar cultural contexts.I.CIA

    1. 1

      I can handle short interactions with peers and colleagues in familiar situations at school, work, or play.I.CIA.1

      1. a

        I can usually accept and refuse invitations in a culturally appropriate way.I.CIA.1.a

      2. b

        I can usually offer and receive gifts in a culturally appropriate way.I.CIA.1.b

      3. c

        I can usually request assistance in a culturally appropriate way.I.CIA.1.c

      4. d

        I can respond in a culturally appropriate way when someone sneezes, toasts, pays me a compliment, etc.I.CIA.1.d

      5. e

        I can use some appropriate cultural conventions such as body language, turn-taking, interrupting, agreeing, etc. when talking with others.I.CIA.1.e

    2. 2

      I can recognize and refer to elements of traditional and pop culture.I.CIA.2

      1. a

        I can refer to a historical event.I.CIA.2.a

      2. b

        I can describe the outcome in a recent election.I.CIA.2.b

      3. c

        I can talk about the popularity of a hit song.I.CIA.2.c

      4. d

        I can mention the significance of a work of art in conversation.I.CIA.2.d

      5. e

        I can describe the difference between a traditional costume and a fashion trend.I.CIA.2.e

    3. 3

      I can sometimes recognize when I have caused a cultural misunderstanding and try to correct it.I.CIA.3

      1. a

        I can identify the appropriateness of topics and usually participate in conversations about them when attending a social or family event.I.CIA.3.a

      2. b

        I can sometimes recognize when I have acted or spoken too informally and try to correct it.I.CIA.3.b

      3. c

        I can sometimes recognize when my attempt at humor is misguided.I.CIA.3.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
World Languages (2014-)