WL17.WL.L2.11

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L2.11
Describe opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment.

Unpacked Content

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.

Aligned Learning Resources

Autobiografía

Listening for Family History - Spanish

Learning Opportunities in Germany

The Doctors: A Tribute to Westerland

Google Maps: Exploring France

Let's Go to the Movies! - Phase 1

Let's Go to the Movies! - Phase Two

Design by Adaptive Theme