World Languages 4) Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.
a. Use appropriate gestures and oral expressions.
b. Identify typical activities, events, and celebrations of the target cultures.
Examples: Christmas, Carnival
c. Identify children's songs, poetry and rhymes from the target culture.
d. Observe and imitate simple patterns of behavior.
Examples: Table manners, greetings
Unpacked Content
Goals:
Cultures
Modes Of Communication:
Interpersonal, Interpretive, Presentational
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
K-2
Students:
investigate and explain the practices and perspectives of the target culture.
identify activities and celebrations of the target culture.
observe and compare behavior patterns.
use gestures appropriately.
recognize songs/poetry in the target language.
investigate and explain the practices and perspectives of the target culture.
identify activities and celebrations of the target culture.
identify songs and poetry in the target language.
recognize key words and phrases in the target language.
observe and compare behavior patterns.
use appropriate gestures. identify some products and practices of the target culture.
identify some basic cultural beliefs and values of the target culture.
identify familiar landmarks.
recognize some similarities and differences between cultures.
greet people with culturally appropriate customs.
use appropriate gestures.
identify songs/poetry in the target language. Performance Descriptors:
Knowledge:
K-2
Students know:
typical activities and events of the target culture.
children's songs, poetry, and rhymes from the target culture. 3-5
Students know:
typical activities and events of the target culture.
children's songs, poetry, and rhymes from the target culture. 6-8
Students know:
landmarks from target language.
information from target language.
cultural information linked to themes taught.
songs, poetry and rhymes from the target culture. Skills:
K-2
Students are able to:
identify cultural products such as music, art, sports, games, and entertainment.
identify cultural practices of the target culture. 3-5
Students are able to:
identify cultural products such as music, art, sports, games, and entertainment.
identify cultural practices of the targte culture.
identify common beliefs and attitudes within the target culture. 6-8
Students are able to:
identify patterns of social behavior and interactions typical of the culture.
identify cultural products such as music, art, sports, games, and entertainment.
identify cultural practices of the target culture.
analyze cultural perspectives.
identify common beliefs and attitudes within the target culture. Understanding:
K-2
Students understand that:
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. 3-5
Students understand that:
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. 6-8
Students understand that:
an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better
understanding of my own language and culture.
the study of a foreign language develops insights into the nature of language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.
