Content Standard(s):
World Languages 1) Exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate.
a. Communicate on some very familiar topics using single words or learned phrases.
Examples: likes/dislikes, sports, hobbies
b. Answer simple questions.
Examples: What is your name? What day is today? What is the weather?
c. Greet peers and introduce selves.
Unpacked Content
Goals:
Communication
Modes Of Communication:
Interpersonal Mode
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
K-2
Students:
communicate on familiar topics using single words or learned phrases.
express likes and dislikes using single words or learned phrases.
communicate about sports and hobbies using single words or learned phrases.
answer simple questions using single words or learned phrases.
greet and introduce themselves using single words or learned phrases.
answer "What is your name?"
answer "What day is today?"
answer "What is the weather?" 3-5
Students:
communicate on familiar topics using single words or learned phrases.
express likes and dislikes using single words or learned phrases.
communicate about sports and hobbies using single words or learned phrases.
answer simple questions using single words or learned phrases.
greet and introduce themselves using single words or learned phrases.
answer "What is your name?"
answer "What day is today?"
answer "What is the weather?" 6-8
Students:
express basic needs using practiced or memorized words and phrases.
express basic preferences using practiced or memorized words and phrases.
introduce themselves.
name very familiar people, places and things using practiced or memorized words and phrases. Performance Descriptors:
Knowledge:
K-2
Students know:
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
how to answers to simple questions.
greetings and introductions in the target language. 3-5
Students know:
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
how to answers to simple questions.
greetings and introductions in the target language. 6-8
Students know:
simple words and phrases in the target language
basic vocab in the target language (my name is, how are you, etc.)
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
how to answers to simple questions. Skills:
K-2
Students are able to:
recognize and expand vocabulary.
demonstrate comprehension.
learn and apply pronunciation rules.
use vocabulary to express meaning. 3-5
Students are able to:
develop listening skills through continuous aural input.
recognize and expand vocabulary.
demonstrate comprehension.
understand the cultural nuances of meaning in formal and informal settings.
learn and apply pronunciation rules.
apply intonation patterns.
use vocabulary to express meaning.
respond in all modes of communication in the target language. 6-8
Students are able to:
recognize and expand vocabulary.
synthesize grammar and syntax.
demonstrate comprehension.
understand the cultural nuances of meaning in formal and informal settings.
learn and apply pronunciation rules.
apply intonation patterns.
use vocabulary to express meaning.
respond in all modes of communication in the target language. Understanding:
K-2
Students understand that:
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. 3-5
Students understand that:
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. 6-8
Students understand that:
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 2) Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.
a. Recognize key words and phrases in the target language.
Examples: colors, numbers, animals, weather, days of the week
b. Identify people and objects in their environment.
Examples: clothing, classroom items, family members
c. Understand basic instructions.
Examples: turn on lights, look at board
d. Interpret the meaning of gestures, intonation, and other auditory cues.
Unpacked Content
Goals:
Communication
Modes Of Communication:
Interpretive Mode
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
K-2
Students:
identify memorized or familiar words in an informational or fictional text when supported by gestures of visuals.
understand memorized or familar words in a conversation (example: basic instructions).
interpret gestures and auditory clues. 3-5
Students:
identify familiar words in an informational or fictional text.
understand names and titles when speakers are introduced.
understand familar words in a conversation (such as hello and goodbye).
interpret gestures and auditory clues.
follow simple classroom instructions. 6-8
Students:
identify familiar words in an informational or fictional text.
follow instructions for simple class routines.
understand names and titles when speakers are introduced.
recognize numbers when heard or read.
recognize familiar words and expressions when heard. Performance Descriptors:
Knowledge:
K-2
Students know:
key words and phrases.
how to identify people and objects.
vocabulary for basic instructions.
how to interpret gestures.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught. 3-5
Students know:
key words and phrases.
how to identify people and objects.
vocabulary for basic instructions.
how to interpret gestures.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught. 6-8
Students know:
key words and phrases.
how to identify people and objects.
vocabulary for basic instructions.
how to interpret gestures.
numbers.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught. Skills:
K-2
Students are able to:
apply and acquire vocabulary.
recognize and expand vocabulary.
demonstrate comprehension. 3-5
Students are able to:
apply and acquire vocabulary.
use context and resources to derive meaning.
recognize and expand vocabulary.
demonstrate comprehension. 6-8
Students are able to:
apply and acquire vocabulary.
use context and resources to derive meaning.
extract specific information by interpreting grammar and syntax.
explore a variety of topics and materials for information and pleasure.
recognize and expand vocabulary.
synthesize grammar and syntax.
demonstrate comprehension. Understanding:
K-2
Students understand that:
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. 3-5
Students understand that:
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. 6-8
Students understand that:
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 3) Present material in oral and written form.
a. Present information about selves with one word or simple learned phrases.
Examples: I'm tired. I have a headache. I'm thirsty, hungry, and sleepy.
b. Sing songs in the target language.
c. Label familiar people, places and objects.
Unpacked Content
Goals:
Communication
Modes Of Communication:
Presentational Mode
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
K-2
Students:
present information in oral and written form using simple words and memorized phrases.
present personal information using simple words and memorized phrases.
sing songs in the target language.
label familiar people, places, and objects. 3-5
Students:
present information in oral and written form using simple words and memorized phrases.
present personal information using simple words and memorized phrases.
sing songs in the target language.
label familiar people, places, and objects.
say/write name and age.
say/write activities they do. 6-8
Students:
introduce themselves orally or in writing using simple words and phrases.
say/write name, age, phone number, email address.
say/write some activities they do every day.
say/write what they do on the weekend.
state verbally or in writing physical personnality traits. Performance Descriptors:
Knowledge:
K-2
Students know:
the alphabet and numbers.
how to present information about themselves.
target language songs.
how to label familiar people, places, and objects in the target language.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught. 3-5
Students know:
the alphabet and numbers.
how to present information about themselves.
target language songs.
how to label familiar people, places, and objects in the target language.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught. 6-8
Students know:
the alphabet and numbers.
how to present information about themselves.
target language songs.
how to label familiar people, places, and objects in the target language.
the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
vocabulary related to every day activities. Skills:
K-2
Students are able to:
learn and apply pronunciation rules.
use vocabulary to express meaning.
use language appropriate to audience (formal-informal speech).
reproduce the symbols of the language .
apply writing process.
use resources to enhance writing. 3-5
Students are able to:
reproduce the symbols of the language.
use vocabulary to convey meaning.
apply grammatical forms and structures.
apply writing process.
use resources to enhance writing.
learn and apply pronunciation rules.
apply intonation patterns.
use vocabulary to express meaning.
use language appropriate to audience (formal-informal speech). 6-8
Students are able to:
apply grammatical forms and structures.
apply the writing process.
use a variety of styles appropriate to level (i.e., narrative, descriptive).
use resources to enhance writing.
learn and apply pronunciation rules.
apply intonation patterns.
use vocabulary to express meaning.
apply grammatical structures to convey meaning.
use language appropriate to audience (formal-informal speech). Understanding:
K-2
Students understand that:
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. 3-5
Students understand that:
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. 6-8
Students understand that:
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.
