Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- variety of time frames.
- the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
- the target language vocabulary for various types of documents (written or audio/video) (i.e., literary texts, newspapers, magazines, websites, radio/tv ads, announcements, or live presentations).
Skills
Intermediate Mid & High Level
Students are able to:
Students are able to:
- relate the main themes and significant details on topics from other subjects and products of the cultures as presented on TV, radio, video, or live presentations.
- describe the main themes and significant details on topics from other subjects and products of the cultures as found in printed sources for target language audiences.
- identify the principal characters and discuss the main ideas and themes in selected literary texts.
- comprehend spoken and written messages in the target language.
Understanding
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.
