Standards - World Languages

WL17.WL.IMP.7

Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the target and native cultures.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • tangible products of the target culture.
  • practices of the target culture.
  • vocabulary related to careers.

3-5
Students know:
  • tangible/intangible products of the target culture.
  • practices of the target culture.
  • perspectives of the target culture.
  • vocabulary related to careers.

6-8
Students know:
  • tangible/intangible products of the target culture.
  • practices of the target culture.
  • perspectives of the target culture.
  • vocabulary related to careers.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • explain similarities and differences in the target and native cultures.
  • compare and contrast education systems in the native and target cultures.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • investigate similarities and differences in the target and native cultures.
  • explain similarities and differences in the target and native cultures.
  • compare and contrast education systems in the native and target cultures.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • investigate similarities and differences in the target and native cultures.
  • explain similarities and differences in the target and native cultures.
  • reflect on the similarities and differences in the target and native cultures.
  • analyze information about education systems in the native and target.
  • cultures.

Understanding

K-2 Students understand:
  • custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
  • by studying another culture, one can better understand and appreciate their own.
  • other understanding will depend on theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
  • by studying another culture, one can better understand and appreciate their own.
  • other understanding will depend on theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
  • by studying another culture, one can better understand and appreciate their own.
  • other understanding will depend on theme being taught.

WL17.WL.IMP.8

Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

COS Examples

Examples: Interpret materials or use media from the target culture for enjoyment.

Write and illustrate short stories to present to others.

Simulate interactions that may take place in a community setting.

Self-evaluate preferences for using target language outside the classroom.

Incorporate reflection upon learning into journals and portfolios.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • their own proficiency level.
  • where the target language is spoken around the world.
  • where the target language is spoken in their community.
  • how to set their own learning goals.

3-5
Students know:
  • where the target language is spoken around the world.
  • where the target language is spoken in their community.
  • how to set their own learning goals.

6-8
Students know:
  • how to recognize proficiency levels.
  • where the target language is spoken around the world.
  • where the target language is spoken in their community.
  • how to set their own learning goals.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • recognize their own proficiency level.
  • set their own learning goals.
  • identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
  • identify places in thier community where the target language is spoken.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • recognize their own proficiency level.
  • set their own learning goals.
  • identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
  • identify places in thier community where the target language is spoken.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • recognize their own proficiency level.
  • set their own learning goals.
  • identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
  • identify places in thier community where the target language is spoken.

Understanding

K-2
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.

3-5
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.

6-8
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.

WL17.WL.IHP.1

Exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • how to ask and answer questions.
  • how to participate in spontaneous conversation.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • how to talk about the past, present, and future.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:
  • how to ask and answer questions.
  • how to participate in spontaneous conversation.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • how to talk about the past, present, and future.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
  • how to ask and answer questions.
  • how to participate in spontaneous conversation.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • how to talk about the past, present, and future.
  • more complex sentence structures.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • participate in conversation.
  • ask and answer questions.
  • express preference and opinion.
  • use past, present, and future tense to describe activities.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • participate in conversation.
  • ask and answer questions.
  • express preference and opinion.
  • use past, present, and future tense to describe activities.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • interact with others appropriately.
  • explain preferences, opinions and emotions.
  • exchange information.
  • use connected sentences that may combine to paragraph length.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

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.

WL17.WL.IHP.2

Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • strategies for comprehending the main idea in a straight forward text.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:
  • strategies for comprehending the main idea in a straight forward text.
  • strategies for recognizing the various timeframes (although they can't use them with accuracy).
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:
  • how to follow the thread of a conversation.
  • strategies for comprehending the main idea in a straight forward text.
  • strategies for recognizing the various timeframes (although they can't use them with accuracy).
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • usually understand the main message of a text.
  • usually understand the main idea expressed in conversations and discussions.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • usually understand the main message of a text in various time frames>
  • usually understand the main idea expressed in conversations and discussions.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • usually understand the main message of a text in various timeframes.
  • usually understand the main idea and flow of conversation.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

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.

WL17.WL.IHP.3

Present material in oral and written form.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • how to express themselves orally and in written form.
  • how to manipulate (with various degrees of accuracy) various timeframes.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:
  • how to express themselves orally and in written form.
  • how to manipulate (with various degrees of accuracy) various timeframes.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • how to present information.
  • vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:
  • how to express themselves in paragraphs.
  • how to manipulate (with various degrees of accuracy) various timeframes.
  • vocanulary related to theme taught.
  • how to express preferences and opinions.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • tell stories (orally and in writing) about familiar topics.
  • use short paragraphs across various timeframes.
  • state their viewpoint on familiar topics.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • tell stories (orally and in writing) about familiar topics.
  • use short paragraphs across various timeframes.
  • state their viewpoint on familiar topics.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • tell stories (orally and in writing) about school.
  • use short paragraphs across various timeframes.
  • state their viewpoint on familiar and researched topics.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

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.

WL17.WL.IHP.4

Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • products from the target culture.
  • practices from target culture.
  • perspectives of the target culture.
  • culturally appropriate behaviors.

3-5
Students know:
  • products from the target culture.
  • practices from target culture.
  • perspectives of the target culture.
  • culturally appropriate behaviors.
  • culturally inappropriate behaviors.

6-8
Students know:
  • products from the target culture.
  • practices from target culture.
  • perspectives of the target culture.
  • culturally appropriate behaviors.
  • culturally inappropriate behaviors.
  • how to analyze products and practices in relation to cultural perspectives.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • interact appropriately at a functional level in the target culture.
  • talk about products, practices, and perspectives in the target culture.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • interact appropriately at a functional level in the target culture.
  • investigate and explain on the relationship between the
  • products and perspectives of the target culture.
  • investigate and explain on the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the target culture.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • interact appropriately at a functional level in the target culture.
  • investigate, explain and reflect on the relationship between the products and perspectives of the target culture.
  • investigate, explain and refelct on the relationship between the practices and perspectives of 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.

WL17.WL.IHP.5

Link target language and other subject areas to acquire information and diverse cultural perspectives.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • target language vocabulary as related to the content areas being studied.
  • information about other subject areas learned in the target language.

3-5
Students know:
  • target language vocabulary as related to the content areas being studied.
  • information labout other subject areas learned in the target language.

6-8
Students know:
  • target language vocabulary as related to the content areas being studied.
  • information labout other subject areas learned in the target language.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • use information taught in the target language in other aspects of their lives.
  • use the target language to learn information about other subject areas.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • use information taught in the target language in other aspects of their lives.
  • use the target language to learn information about other subject areas.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • use information taught in the target language in other aspects of their lives.
  • use the target language to learn information about other subject areas.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:
  • proficiency in a foreign language is a vehicle to gaining knowledge that can only be acquired through that language and its culture.
  • world language learning offers opportunities to uncover big ideas in and about other disciplines.
  • strategies used to acquire a language are transferable to other areas of learning throughout life.
  • a second language facilitates the acquisition of information about the world outside our experiences.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • proficiency in a foreign language is a vehicle to gaining knowledge that can only be acquired through that language and its culture.
  • world language learning offers opportunities to uncover big ideas in and about other disciplines.
  • strategies used to acquire a language are transferable to other areas of learning throughout life.
  • a second language facilitates the acquisition of information about the world outside our experiences.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • proficiency in a foreign language is a vehicle to gaining knowledge that can only be acquired through that language and its culture.
  • world language learning offers opportunities to uncover big ideas in and about other disciplines.
  • strategies used to acquire a language are transferable to other areas of learning throughout life.
  • a second language facilitates the acquisition of information about the world outside our experiences.

WL17.WL.IHP.6

Investigate, analyze, and synthesize similarities and differences between the target and native language.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • sentence syntax in the target and native languages.
  • differences and similarities in written and spoken language.
  • some idiomatic expressions.

3-5
Students know:
  • sentence syntax in the target and native languages.
  • differences and similarities in written and spoken language.
  • some idiomatic expressions.

6-8
Students know:
  • sentence syntax in the target and native languages.
  • differences and similarities in written and spoken language.
  • some idiomatic expressions.
  • how to hypothesize on differences between languages.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • compare word order of native and target language.
  • compare and contrast written and spoken language.
  • recognize and use idiomatic expressions.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • compare word order of native and target language.
  • compare and contrast written and spoken language.
  • recognize and use idiomatic expressions.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • recognize and use idiomatic expressions.
  • compare and contrast sentence structures in target and native languages.
  • hypothesize and research reasons why languages are different.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:
  • by learning another language one can better understand how the native language works.
  • other understandings will depend on theme taught.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • by learning another language one can better understand how the native language works.
  • other understanding will depend on theme taught.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • by learning another language one can better understand how the native language works.
  • other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

WL17.WL.IHP.7

Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the target and native cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • products of the target and native cultures.
  • practices of the target and native cultures.
  • perspectives of the target and native cultures.
  • how to compare cultural products, pratices and perspectives.
  • political institutions of the target culture.

3-5
Students know:
  • products of the target and native cultures.
  • practices of the target and native cultures.
  • perspectives of the target and native cultures.
  • how to compare cultural products, pratices and perspectives.
  • political institutions of the target culture.

6-8
Students know:
  • products of the target and native cultures.
  • practices of the target and native cultures.
  • perspectives of the target and native cultures.
  • how to compare cultural products, pratices and perspectives.
  • political institutions of the target culture.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • compare and contrast cultural products, practices, and perspectives.
  • identify political institutions of target language culture countries .

3-5
Students are able to:
  • compare and contrast cultural products, practices, and perspectives.
  • identify political institutions on target language culture countries.
  • research the role of the individual vs community in the native and target cultures.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • compare and contrast cultural products, practices, and perspectives.
  • analyze socio-economic political institutions through investigation of the target culture product, practices and perspectives.
  • reflect on the role of the individual vs community in the native and target cultures.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:
  • custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
  • by studying another culture, one can better understand and appreciate their own.
  • other understanding will depend on theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
  • by studying another culture, one can better understand and appreciate their own.
  • other understanding will depend on theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
  • by studying another culture, one can better understand and appreciate their own.
  • other understanding will depend on theme being taught.
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