Standard(s):
[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] 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] WL3 (7-12) 6 : 6) Connect with other disciplines while using the target language in a variety of time frames.
a. Compare characteristics of countries where target language is spoken.
b. Present information on topics across disciplines.
c. Describe the importance of influential figures from the target culture, past and present.