WL17.WL.L3.5c
Explain the cultural elements of music and short video clips.
Explain the cultural elements of music and short video clips.
WL17.WL.L3.5c
WL17.WL.L3.5d
Listen to, read, and explain the purpose of products from a target culture.
Listen to, read, and explain the purpose of products from a target culture.
WL17.WL.L3.6
Connect with other disciplines while using the target language in a variety of time frames.
Connect with other disciplines while using the target language in a variety of time frames.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- a variety of the target language specific vocabulary.
- verb conjugations in a variety of time frames.
- to incorporate background knowledge of target language countries, influential figures and topics from other disciplines studied in earlier levels.
Skills
Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
- interpret simple statistics on daily life activities of their peers in the target language culture, such as schooling, freetime activities, and social media usage.
- identify and interpret basic information from authentic sources, such as news articles, event flyers, invitations, and advertisements.
- identify a few target language news sources and stores.
- use the target language to learn about other disciplines.
- use information learned in the target language in other disciplines.
Students are able to:
- identify and interpret basic information from authentic sources, such as news articles, event flyers, invitations, and advertisements.
- identify a few target language news sources and stores.
- use the target language to learn about other disciplines.
- use information learned in the target language in other disciplines.
- use the target language to make comparisons of similarities and differences in countries where target language is spoken.
- use the target language to converse and present on a variety of topics and other disciplines.
- use the target language to invesitgate and describe information learned in the target language.
Understanding
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.L3.6a
Compare characteristics of countries where target language is spoken.
Compare characteristics of countries where target language is spoken.
WL17.WL.L3.6b
Present information on topics across disciplines.
Present information on topics across disciplines.
WL17.WL.L3.6c
Describe the importance of influential figures from the target culture, past and present.
Describe the importance of influential figures from the target culture, past and present.
WL17.WL.L3.7
Acquire information related to diverse perspectives in the target culture.
Acquire information related to diverse perspectives in the target culture.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- a variety of the target language specific vocabulary.
- verb conjugations in a variety of time frames.
- are familiar with current events and news across the world.
- are familiar with the impact of marketing and how it reveals a target culture's perspectives.
Skills
Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
- describe photos, artwork, images, charts, and videos.
- ask simple questions about photos, artwork, images, charts, and videos.
- identify the main idea and topic of online articles, videos, advertisements, announcements, and social media posts.
- recognize target language perspectives on basic cultural topics such as families, holidays, food.
Students are able to:
- use the target language to find and analyze information on the diverse perspectives of the target culture and make comparisons with the diverse perspectives of their own culture.
- use the target language to make comparison of current events and how they are reported.
- use the target language to identify advertisements and compare them with target culture and students'own culture.
Understanding
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.L3.7a
Compare how current events are reported in target culture and locally.
Compare how current events are reported in target culture and locally.
WL17.WL.L3.7b
Compare advertisements from target culture and local media.
Compare advertisements from target culture and local media.
WL17.WL.L3.8
Compare characteristics of the target language and the native language in a variety of time frames.
Compare characteristics of the target language and the native language in a variety of time frames.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- a variety of the target language specific vocabulary.
- verb conjugations in a variety of time frames.
- both high frequency and other common idiomatic expressions from earlier levels.
- cognates and false cognates.
- when to use formal and informal langauge in the target culture.
- uses of various time frames.
Skills
Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
- identify which situations would require formal or informal forms of language.
- use correct word order when writing and speaking about dates and descriptions.
- recognize and use very common idomatic expressions.
- match words from the target language to similarly structured words in the native language.
Students are able to:
- identify and use a variety of target language vocabulary.
- use correct word order when writing and speaking about dates and descriptions.
- communicate in present, past, future, etc..
- use idiomatic expressions to convey thoughts in culturally appropriate ways.
- compare and connect language similarities and differences using cognates and false cognates.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- culture and language are inextricably linked together.
- structures and writing systems of the target language and English have similarities and differences.
- different linguistic structures communicate different meanings.
- by learning another language one can better understand how the native language works.
- other understandings will depend on theme taught.
WL17.WL.L3.8a
Compare idiomatic expressions of the target language and the native language.
Compare idiomatic expressions of the target language and the native language.
WL17.WL.L3.8b
Compare formal and informal registers of language.
Compare formal and informal registers of language.
WL17.WL.L3.8c
Compare the use of different time frames in the target and native cultures.
Compare the use of different time frames in the target and native cultures.
WL17.WL.L3.8d
Make connections between target language and native language based on knowledge of cognates.
Make connections between target language and native language based on knowledge of cognates.
WL17.WL.L3.9
Compare products, practices and perspectives of the target culture and the native culture in a variety of time frames.
Compare products, practices and perspectives of the target culture and the native culture in a variety of time frames.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- the target language Vocabualry for specific purposes.
- verb conjugations in a variety of tenses.
- how to identify the products, practices and perspectives of target and native cultures.
Skills
Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
- compare and contrast daily life activities in the target and native cultures, such as schooling, working, freetime activities, and daily routines.
- compare and contrast holiday celebrations and traditions in the target and native cultures.
- identify games, fairy tales, songs, and rhymes from the target culture and compare them with those of the native culture.
Students are able to:
- use the target langauge to identify and compare the products, practices and perspectives of the target culture.
- use target langauge to compare activities and events of the target culture and native culture.
- use target langauge to compare the practices of target and native culture.
- identify games, fairy tales, songs, and rhymes from the target culture and compare them with those of the native culture.
Understanding
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.L3.9a
Compare activities and events of the target culture to the native culture.
Compare activities and events of the target culture to the native culture.
WL17.WL.L3.9b
Compare cultural practices in the target culture to the native culture.
Compare cultural practices in the target culture to the native culture.
WL17.WL.L3.10
Interact using the target language within the classroom and globally in a variety of time frames.
Interact using the target language within the classroom and globally in a variety of time frames.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- the target language Vocabualry for specific purposes.
- verb conjugations in a variety of tenses.
- how to research and find information on various professional fields.
Skills
Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
- identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
- identify places around the community where the target language is spoken.
- engage a native speaker in conversation on familiar, daily life topics.
- ask and answer simpler questions in speech and writing on familiar topics.
Students are able to:
- use target language vocabulary and grammatical structures to communicate with target language. speak inside and outside of the classroom across a variety of contexts.
- reseach and identify job skills necessary to enter various professional fields using the target language.
- use target language vocabulary and verbs in a variety of tenses to simulate real world interactions in the target culture.
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.
- learning a second language will open doors for you professionally and personally.
- using the target language to converse with the target language speakers and simulate real world interactions builds confidence for using the langauge globally.
- other understandings will depend on theme being taught.
WL17.WL.L3.10a
Exchange information with speakers of the target language in person or virtually.
Exchange information with speakers of the target language in person or virtually.
WL17.WL.L3.10b
Identify skills necessary to enter different professional fields.
Identify skills necessary to enter different professional fields.
WL17.WL.L3.10c
Simulate interactions that would occur in the target culture.
Simulate interactions that would occur in the target culture.
WL17.WL.L3.11
Explore opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment in a variety of time frames.
Explore opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment in a variety of time frames.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- the target language Vocabualry for specific purposes.
- verb conjugations in a variety of tenses.
- how to use the internet to find authentic resources.
- how to analyze the target language in authentic resources.
Skills
Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
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.
Students are able to:
- use the target language to find and analyze authentic materials and websites in a variety of tenses.
- use the target language to find current events in the target culture.
- use the target language to plan a school event to promote the target culture.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- language connects people.
- they can use the target langauge inside and outside of the classroom for a variety of purposes.
- learning another language helps you to become a better global citizen.
WL17.WL.L3.11a
Investigate authentic materials to learn more about topics studied in class.
Investigate authentic materials to learn more about topics studied in class.
WL17.WL.L3.11b
Explore the internet to find authentic websites on current events.
Explore the internet to find authentic websites on current events.
WL17.WL.L3.11c
Plan a school event which promotes the target culture.
Plan a school event which promotes the target culture.
WL17.WL.L4.1
Communicate and share on familiar and new topics in various time frames and moods.
Communicate and share on familiar and new topics in various time frames and moods.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
- a variety of time frames and moods.
Skills
Intermediate Mid Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
- start, maintain and end a conversation on a variety of topics.
- talk about daily activities and personal preferences.
- use language to handle tasks related to personal needs.
- exchange information about subjects of special interest. Intermediate high level students are able to:
- exchange information related to areas of mutual interest.
- use language to do a task that requires multiple steps.
- use language to handle a situation that may have a complication.
Understanding
Students understand that:
Intermediate Mid Level
Intermediate Mid 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.
- 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.L4.1a
Initiate, maintain, and conclude a conversation on various topics.
Initiate, maintain, and conclude a conversation on various topics.
WL17.WL.L4.1b
Use the target language to communicate about subjects of particular interest to students.
Use the target language to communicate about subjects of particular interest to students.
WL17.WL.L4.1c
Use the target language to handle tasks that may contain a complication.
Use the target language to handle tasks that may contain a complication.
WL17.WL.L4.2
Interpret, restate, and react to what is heard, read, or viewed on familiar and new topics.
Interpret, restate, and react to what is heard, read, or viewed on familiar and new topics.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
- how to communicate in a variety of tenses and moods.
Skills
Intermediate Mid Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
- understand basic information from advertisments and announcements, audio or print.
- understand the main idea(s) of voice messages and videos
- understand basic statements and questions in an interview.
- understand questions in a survey or questionnaire.
- understand information in a variety of print formats (ex: brochures, magazines, labels, etc.).
- understand information in interpersonal communication.
- understand main ideas, supporting details, themes, settings, characters and plot lines in literary texts.
Students are able to:
- understand basic information from advertisments and announcements, audio or print.
- understand interpersonal exchanges, spoken or in print.
- understand information in a variety of print formats (ex: brochures, magazines, labels, etc.).
- understand main ideas, supporting details, themes, settings, characters and plot lines in literary texts.
Understanding
Students understand that:
Intermediate Mid Level
Intermediate Mid 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.
- 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.L4.2a
Give main ideas, supporting details, and justify inferences in selected texts.
Give main ideas, supporting details, and justify inferences in selected texts.
WL17.WL.L4.2b
Identify themes, settings, characters, and plot lines found in literary texts.
Identify themes, settings, characters, and plot lines found in literary texts.
WL17.WL.L4.2c
Use background knowledge from other disciplines to understand spoken and written information in the target language.
Use background knowledge from other disciplines to understand spoken and written information in the target language.
WL17.WL.L4.3
Present information on familiar and new topics in various time frames and aspects using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.
Present information on familiar and new topics in various time frames and aspects using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.
Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
- how to communicate in a variety of tenses and moods.
Skills
Intermediate Mid Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
- describe past experiences and events.
- create announcements for upcoming events.
- present or write about academic topics.
- describe steps needed to complete a task.
- write emails, letters, blog posts, etc. on a variety of topics.
- present or write about current or past events/issues.
- present or write about entertainment topics.
Students are able to:
- write emails, letters, blog posts, etc. on a variety of topics.
- describe past experiences and events.
- summarize information from academic topics.
- describe steps needed to complete a task.
- explain point of view on a topic or issue.
Understanding
Students understand that:
Intermediate Mid Level
Intermediate Mid 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.
- 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.L4.3a
Express needs, wants and preferences with supporting reasons.
Express needs, wants and preferences with supporting reasons.
