Standard(s):
[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) 7 : 7) Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the target and native cultures.
a. Compare and contrast intangible products of the native and target cultures.
Examples: Songs, rhymes, folktales
b. Analyze the daily routines and celebrations (holidays) of the native and target cultures.
c. Observe and identify cultural patterns of meal times.
[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) 7 : 7) Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the target and native cultures.
a. Hypothesize about relationships between cultural practices and cultural perspectives.
b. Identify cultural patterns of behavior in a variety of settings.
c. Speculate as to why certain products originate in a particular culture.
[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) 4 : 4) Identify practices of the target cultures.
a. Use basic appropriate gestures in common interactions.
b. Identify behaviors in a variety of environments.
c. Identify typical activities, events, and celebrations of the target cultures.
[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) 10 : 10) Communicate using the target language within the classroom and globally.
a. Communicate with speakers of the target language in person or virtually.
b. Identify professions that utilize the target language.
[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.