Standard(s):
[WLAN] WNHP (0-8) 1 : 1) Exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate.
a. Communicate and exchange information on familiar topics using simple sentences.
b. Engage in short social interactions with peers.
c. Exchange some personal information with peers.
d. Write simple descriptions and short messages on familiar topics.
[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] WILP (0-8) 1 : 1) Exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate.
a. Converse on familiar topics connecting basic sentences to provide information.
b. Ask and answer questions on factual information familiar to the student.
c. Retell information with details about what is read, heard, and seen.
d. Write a series of sentences on familiar topics.
[WLAN] WILP (0-8) 2 : 2) Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.
a. React to news clips, articles, or reports on current issues.
b. Describe main themes with significant details on topics of current interest.
c. Find basic information in an announcement, article, or other text.
[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] WIMP (0-8) 1 : 1) Exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate.
a. Use language to handle tasks related to personal needs.
b. Exchange information about daily activities and personal preferences.
c. Support personal opinions with some details.
d. Exchange information about a topic of special interest to the student.
[WLAN] WIMP (0-8) 2 : 2) Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.
a. Interpret/retell stories or events in one's own words.
b. Identify principal characters and explain main ideas and themes in selected texts.
c. Determine the main idea of a text with unfamiliar vocabulary.
[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] WL1 (7-12) 1 : 1) Communicate and share on familiar topics with a variety of words, phrases, and simple sentences in the present time frame.
a. Greet and leave people in a polite way.
b. Exchange basic information about self and others.
c. Exchange basic information about their everyday lives.
[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) 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] WL2 (7-12) 1 : 1) Communicate and share on familiar topics with a variety of words, phrases, and simple sentences in the past time frame.
a. Use the language to meet basic survival needs.
b. Participate in conversations on familiar topics using a variety of phrases and simple sentences.
c. Ask and answer questions on factual information.
d. Narrate incidents in the past time frame.
e. Describe activities and personal preferences in the past time frame.
[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] WL3 (7-12) 1 : 1) Exchange information on familiar topics with a variety of words, phrases, and simple sentences in a variety of time frames.
a. Exchange basic information about self, others, and special interests.
b. Ask for and provide information on familiar topics.
c. Use language to handle tasks related to personal needs.
[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) 4 : 4) Investigate perspectives through practices of the target cultures.
a. Examine how behaviors in the target culture relate to and reflect different types of relationships.
b. Interact through role-play in a variety of familiar environments.
c. Participate in hands-on activities related to cultural practices.
[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.