This standard provides opportunities for students to reason and hypothesize about the nature of language. Students compare the language studied with English and thus gain an awareness of how languages work. The goal of this standard is for students to develop a subtle awareness of and thoughtfulness about language, leading to better communication skills in both the language studied and English.
Older students explore nuances of word meanings in both English and the languages studied.
As students examine, compare, and contrast language similarities and differences, they are perceiving issues and circumstances from different points of view. Students develop, present, and follow logical reasoning in analyzing language, which helps improve their overall thinking and communication skills and contributes significantly to their life-long productivity and success.