Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- how to communicate in a variety of tenses and moods.
- the target language vocabulary for specific purposes.
- how to navigate digital resources in the target language.
- cultural products, practices and perspectives related to events.
Skills
Intermediate Mid Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
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.
Students are able to:
- interpret authentic materials.
- use digital tools in the target language to search for materials.
- identify and plan authentic experiences involving the target language and culture.
- consult various sources in the language to obtain information on topics of personal interest.
- exchange information around topics of personal interest.
- use various media from the language and culture for entertainment.
- attend or use media to view cultural events and social activities.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- there are a multitude of real-world implications for target language proficiency and cultural awareness.
- 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.
