Content Standard(s):
World Languages 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.
Unpacked Content
Goals:
Communication
Modes Of Communication:
Interpretive Mode
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Novice High Level
Students:
sometimes understand written and oral simple questions or statements on familiar topics.
understand simple written and oral information when presented with pictures and graphs.
sometimes understand the main topic of conversations that they overhear.
sometimes understand the main idea of published materials.
understand simple everyday notices in public places on topics that are familiar to them. Intermediate Low Level
Students:
understand the basic purpose of an oral or written message.
understand messages related to his/her basic needs.
understand questions and simple statements on everyday topics when he/she is a part of the conversation.
identify some information from news media. Performance Descriptors:
Knowledge:
Students know: how to:
interpret audio and visual documents in the target language
identify key information and details from the target language materials
explain how the target language is connected to other content areas through geography, history, etc.
recognize basic products of the target language culture. Skills:
Novice High Level
Students are able to:
identify the key idea presented by a speaker or published work on a familiar topic.
differentiate between questions and statements.
gather basic information from graphs, charts and pictures.
rely on background knowledge to aid in comprehension of difficult or new words.
recognize characters and punctuation marks that are unique to the target language.
Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:
identify patterns in the contruction of past tense verbs and how this impacts meaning of texts.
how to recognize and use descriptors in basic conversations
restate key information.
use cognates to assist in comprehension of target language materials. Understanding:
Students understand that:
Novice High Level
effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
Students understand that:
Intermediate Low Level
effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages 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.
Unpacked Content
Goals:
Culture
Modes Of Communication:
Presentational Mode
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
recognize how tangible products are shaped by the perspective of a culture.
Explain key cultural products such as paintings, songs, dances, music, and videos.
Discuss why cultural products are important to a culture based on textual resources. Performance Descriptors:
Knowledge:
Students know:
a tangible or intangible product is influenced by the target language life and culture.
the perspective of a the target language culture is interconnected with the products of the culture. Skills:
Novice High Level
Students are able to:
list common target language cultural products such as paintings, songs, and foods.
watch video clips or music videos and identify cultural products.
describe basic craft products from target language countries.
investigate the relationship between cultural products and perspectives.
Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:
utilize common target language cultural vocabulary to discuss paintings, songs, foods, etc.
investigate and explain the relationship bewtween cultural products and perspectives.
investigate and explain the realtion between cultural practices and perspectives. Understanding:
Students understand that:
similarities and differences in the products of another culture often stem from the perspective of that culture.
an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.
World Languages 11) Describe opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment.
a. Participate in student exchange opportunities locally, globally, or virtually.
b. Explore the internet to find sites of personal interest where they can use the target language.
Unpacked Content
Goals:
Communities
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
identify opportunities to connect with native speakers in the local community and through exchange, travel abroad, or online.
search for, identify, and use websites in the target langauge to explore their interests. Performance Descriptors:
Knowledge:
Students know:
that there are opportunities to use the target language within our own community and abroad.
that there are equivalent media forms in the target language and culture to those in their native language and culture.
how to search and locate websites in the target language on a variety of topics. Skills:
Novice High Level
Students are able to:
access important travel documents and safety information online.
use online resources to evaluate hotels and attractions within target language countries.
use physical and online resources to identify and participate in celebrations within the target language countries.
Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:
identify opportunities to connect with native speakers in the local community and through exchange, travel abroad, or online.
search for, identify, and navigate websites in the target langauge to explore their interests, such as news, blogs, music, and social media. Understanding:
Students understand that:
the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.
interacting directly with the target culture and native speakers of the target language speeds up the language learning process and makes people more culturally compentent, open-minded, and tolerant.
