Standard(s):
[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) 7 : 7) Interpret information related to diverse perspectives in the target culture.
a. Exchange ideas on various audio and visual documents to interpret content.
b. Explore authentic websites and materials to interpret topics.
[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] 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) 4 : 4) Identify perspectives through practices of the target cultures.
a. Use appropriate gestures in common interactions.
b. Describe behaviors in a variety of environments.
c. Describe perspectives related to celebration of traditional religious and national holidays.
[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) 6 : 6) Connect with other disciplines while using the target language, utilizing the past time frame.
a. Exchange information on patterns of behavior typical of their peer group in the target culture.
b. Examine authentic materials containing current events, social announcements, and classified ads.
[WLAN] WL2 (7-12) 7 : 7) Describe information related to diverse perspectives in the target culture.
a. Exchange ideas on various audio and visual documents to interpret content.
b. Identify the main idea of information from authentic websites and materials to interpret topics.
[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] WL3 (7-12) 2 : 2) Interpret what is heard, read, or viewed on familiar topics in a variety of time frames.
a. Describe main ideas, identify characters, and state details found in a variety of informational and literary texts.
b. Use background knowledge to understand spoken and written information in the target language.
[WLAN] WL3 (7-12) 5 : 5) Investigate perspectives through products of the target cultures.
a. Explain the importance of products of the target culture.
b. Explain arts, crafts, or graphic representations of the target culture.
c. Explain the cultural elements of music and short video clips.
d. Listen to, read, and explain the purpose of products from a target culture.
[WLAN] WL3 (7-12) 7 : 7) Acquire information related to diverse perspectives in the target culture.
a. Compare how current events are reported in target culture and locally.
b. Compare advertisements from target culture and local media.
[WLAN] WL3 (7-12) 9 : 9) Compare products, practices and perspectives of the target culture and the native culture in a variety of time frames.
a. Compare activities and events of the target culture to the native culture.
b. Compare cultural practices in the target culture to the native culture.
[WLAN] WL3 (7-12) 11 : 11) Explore opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment in a variety of time frames.
a. Investigate authentic materials to learn more about topics studied in class.
b. Explore the internet to find authentic websites on current events.
c. Plan a school event which promotes the target culture.
[WLAN] WL4 (7-12) 2 : 2) Interpret, restate, and react to what is heard, read, or viewed on familiar and new topics.
a. Give main ideas, supporting details, and justify inferences in selected texts.
b. Identify themes, settings, characters, and plot lines found in literary texts.
c. Use background knowledge from other disciplines to understand spoken and written information in the target language.
[WLAN] WL4 (7-12) 5 : 5) Investigate perspectives through products of the target cultures.
a. Analyze the importance of products of the target culture, related to arts, crafts, and graphic representations.
b. Analyze the cultural elements of music and short video clips.
[WLAN] WL4 (7-12) 7 : 7) Acquire information related to diverse perspectives in the target culture in a variety of time frames and moods.
a. Explain how current events are reported in target culture and at home.
b. Compare and contrast advertisements from target culture and local media.
c. Explain the importance of influential figures from the perspective of the target culture.
[WLAN] WL4 (7-12) 9 : 9) Compare products, practices, and perspectives of the target culture and the native culture in a variety of time frames and moods.
a. Compare and contrast personal experiences of the target culture to the native culture.
b. Explain cultural practices in the target culture.
c. Compare products in the target culture to the native culture.
[WLAN] WL4 (7-12) 11 : 11) Explore opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment in a variety of time frames and moods.
a. Analyze authentic materials to learn more about topics studied in class.
b. Explore the internet to find authentic websites of current events and cultural interests.
c. Plan a community event which promotes the target culture.
[WLAN] WL5 (7-12) 2 : 2) Understand the main idea and a few details in texts on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests in various time frames and moods using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.
a. Relate main themes and significant details in ads, reports, or announcements presented on TV, radio, video, or in live presentations.
b. Describe the main themes and significant details on topics found in print media.
c. Follow short instructions to complete a task.
[WLAN] WL5 (7-12) 5 : 5) Analyze perspectives through products of the target cultures.
a. Analyze the importance of products of the target culture, related to government, education, religion, and economics.
b. Interact with music and short video clips.
c. Listen to, read, and analyze the function of products used in selected texts.
[WLAN] WL5 (7-12) 7 : 7) Acquire information related to diverse perspectives in the target culture using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.
a. Evaluate the importance of current events in target culture.
b. Present a concept studied in another academic subject.
c. Debate global issues as represented in target language news sources.
[WLAN] WL5 (7-12) 9 : 9) Compare products, practices, and perspectives of the target culture and the native culture using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.
a. Compare and contrast customs and traditions of the target culture to the native culture.
b. Compare and contrast behaviors related to health and wellness.
c. Compare and contrast the importance placed on individual needs versus community needs.
[WLAN] WL5 (7-12) 11 : 11) Explore opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment in a variety of contexts.
a. Research target language resources for personal enrichment and entertainment.
b. Create or join school, community, or international groups that organize cultural events and/or social activities.
c. Explore the internet to find sites of personal interest where they can use the target language to maintain and increase communication skills.