Standard(s):
[WLAN] WNLP (0-8) 2 : 2) Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.
a. Recognize key words and phrases in the target language.
Examples: colors, numbers, animals, weather, days of the week
b. Identify people and objects in their environment.
Examples: clothing, classroom items, family members
c. Understand basic instructions.
Examples: turn on lights, look at board
d. Interpret the meaning of gestures, intonation, and other auditory cues.
[WLAN] WNLP (0-8) 4 : 4) Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.
a. Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions.
b. Identify typical activities, events, and celebrations of the target cultures.
Examples: Christmas, Carnival
c. Identify children's songs, poetry and rhymes from the target culture.
d. Observe and imitate simple patterns of behavior.
Examples: Table manners, greetings
[WLAN] WNLP (0-8) 6 : 6) Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the target and native languages.
a. Identify cognates.
b. Differentiate formal and informal forms of language.
c. Compare sound systems of the native and target languages.
[WLAN] WNLP (0-8) 8 : 8) Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life- long learning.
Examples: Foster a student-centered learning process by creating can-do statements with the help of their teachers.
Collect evidence to demonstrate achievement of goals such as self-assessment checklists, portfolios.
Perform for school or community celebrations.
Identify places in the community where the target language is used.
Listen to music and sing songs from the target culture.
[WLAN] WNMP (0-8) 2 : 2) Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.
a. Recognize everyday words and phrases on topics related to personal experiences.
Examples: Places to go, careers, leisure time activities
b. Identify cognates.
c. Categorize vocabulary in predictable topic areas.
d. Differentiate among statements, questions, and exclamations.
[WLAN] WNMP (0-8) 4 : 4) Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.
a. Name practices observed in festivals, holidays, or daily life.
b. Identify landmarks and symbols of the target culture.
c. Identify similarities and differences between the target and home cultures.
d. Describe tangible products from the target culture.
[WLAN] WNMP (0-8) 6 : 6) Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the target and native languages.
a. Identify cognates and hypothesize about why languages might need to borrow words.
b. Compare word order of native and target languages.
c. Compare patterns of spoken communication such as intonation and pronunciation.
[WLAN] WNMP (0-8) 8 : 8) Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life- long learning.
Examples: Interact with speakers of the target language.
Attend or use media to view cultural events in the target culture.
Consider realistic and responsible use of media to further target language learning.
[WLAN] WNHP (0-8) 2 : 2) Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.
a. Report on content of a brief written or spoken message on familiar topics.
Examples: Emails, personal notes, letters, text messages
b. Identify the main idea in various media such as texts, posters, videos, etc.
c. Identify the main characters of a story.
d. Recall details in simple texts that contain familiar vocabulary.
[WLAN] WNHP (0-8) 4 : 4) Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.
a. Use appropriate gestures and etiquette from the target culture.
b. Observe and analyze patterns of behavior typical of the target culture.
c. Draw conclusions about target culture values based on authentic materials.
[WLAN] WNHP (0-8) 6 : 6) Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the target and native languages.
a. Compare similarities and differences in writing systems of native and target languages.
b. Recognize idiomatic expressions in the target and native languages.
c. Compare and contrast patterns of spoken communication such as intonation and register.
d.Compare and contrast patterns of written communication such as style, syntax, and audience.
[WLAN] WNHP (0-8) 8 : 8) Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life- long learning.
Examples: Conduct research and report on a cultural topic.
Identify professions that require proficiency in another language.
Determine the "what" and "how" of their future learning.
[WLAN] WL1 (7-12) 2 : 2) Interpret what is heard, read, or viewed on familiar topics using the present tense.
a. Identify main characters, themes, and ideas from narrative text.
b. Recognize words, phrases and simple sentences in an informational text.
c. Interpret visual and auditory cues.
[WLAN] WL1 (7-12) 5 : 5) Identify products of the target cultures.
a. Recognize arts, crafts or graphic representations of the target culture.
b. Identify the cultural elements found in music and short video clips.
c. Listen to, read, and identify the products from the target culture.
[WLAN] WL1 (7-12) 8 : 8) Identify characteristics of the target language and the native language.
a. Observe formal and informal forms of language.
b. Identify word order for dates and placement of descriptors.
c. Identify high-frequency idiomatic expressions.
d. Identify cognates.
[WLAN] WL1 (7-12) 9 : 9) Identify products, practices, and perspectives of the target culture and the native culture.
a. Identify daily routines in the target culture and the native culture.
b. Identify celebrations in the target culture and the native culture.
c. Identify games, stories, songs, and rhymes from the native culture and those from the target culture.
[WLAN] WL1 (7-12) 11 : 11) Identify opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment.
a. Plan real or imaginary travel.
b. Attend or view cultural events in person or virtually.
[WLAN] WL2 (7-12) 2 : 2) Interpret what is heard, read, or viewed on familiar topics using the past tense.
a. Restate information from audio and visual documents in the target language.
b. Locate key information from announcements and messages connected to daily activities in the target culture.
c. Relate the main themes and significant details on topics from other subjects and products of the cultures.
[WLAN] WL2 (7-12) 5 : 5) Identify perspectives through products of the target cultures.
a. Describe products of the target culture.
b. Describe arts, crafts, or graphic representations of the target culture.
c. Describe the cultural elements found in music and short video clips.
d. Listen to, read, and describe the products in a variety of texts.
[WLAN] WL2 (7-12) 8 : 8) Compare characteristics of the target language and the native language.
a. Use formal and informal forms of language.
b. Compare word order for dates and placement of descriptors.
c. Use high-frequency idiomatic expressions.
d. Use cognates.
[WLAN] WL2 (7-12) 9 : 9) Compare products, practices, and perspectives of the target culture and the native culture.
a. Compare daily routines in the target culture and the native culture.
b. Compare celebrations in the target culture and the native culture.
c. Compare games, stories, songs, and rhymes from the native culture and those from the target culture.
[WLAN] WL2 (7-12) 11 : 11) Describe opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment.
a. Participate in student exchange opportunities locally, globally, or virtually.
b. Explore the internet to find sites of personal interest where they can use the target language.