Standard(s):
[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) 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) 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) 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) 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] WILP (0-8) 4 : 4) Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.
a. Engage in conversation demonstrating culturally respectful behavior.
b. Identify and research an area of interest in the target culture.
c. Participate in age-appropriate cultural practices such as games, sports, and entertainment.
[WLAN] WILP (0-8) 8 : 8) Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life- long learning.
Examples: Travel (real or virtual) to museums to enhance cultural understanding.
Prepare a group performance for a school or community celebration.
Participate in world language club activities that benefit the school or community.
Draw from previously learned material to chart a path of forward progress.
Analyze reasons for success and failure and consider future actions.
[WLAN] WIMP (0-8) 4 : 4) Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.
a. Role-play culturally appropriate interactions in a variety of daily activities.
b. Use culturally appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior among peers or mixed groups.
c. Explore, analyze, and present the how and why of common cultural practices and perspectives.
[WLAN] WIHP (0-8) 4 : 4) Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.
a. Connect perspectives to associated products and practices.
b. Adapt language and behavior to the culture of the audience.
c. Analyze connections among products, practices, and perspectives based on research on a topic of interest.
[WLAN] WIHP (0-8) 8 : 8) Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life- long learning.
Examples: Seek out authentic materials in the target culture related to student interest.
Play games or sports from the culture.
Complete Web Quests and report on a cultural event.
Reflect upon student's personal investment in the target language.
Consider tangible uses outside the classroom for learned material in the target language.
[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) 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) 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.
