Content Area World Languages: All students will be able to use a world language in addition to English to engage in meaningful conversation, to understand and interpret spoken and written language, and to present information, concepts, and ideas, while also gaining an understanding of the perspectives of other cultures. Through language study, they will make connections with other content areas, compare the language and culture studied with their own, and participate in home and global communities. Strand Proficiency Level and Grade Level Performance Benchmark Content Statement Indicator # Indicator Grades 3-4 for all elementary students; grades 7-8 for students who switch languages in middle school; grade 9 for students who switch languages in high school Linguistic: The language learner understands and communicates at the word level and can identify and recognize memorized words and phrases that bring meaning to text. Cultural: Personal identity is developed through experiences that occur within one’s family, one’s community, and the culture at large. (Topics that assist in the development of this understanding should include, but are not limited to: self, friends, family, pets, physical/personality descriptions, school, likes/dislikes, and pastimes.) Observing and participating in culturally authentic activities contribute to familiarization with cultural and . (Topics and activities that assist in the development of this understanding should include, but are not limited to: authentic celebrations, songs, and dances.) Healthy eating habits and fitness may vary across cultures. (Topics that assist in the development of this understanding should include, but are not limited to: foods, shopping, eating at home or in restaurants, and wellness .) Many and related to home and community are shared across cultures; others are culture-specific. (Topics that 7.1.NM.A.1 Recognize familiar spoken or written words and phrases contained in using and other sources related to targeted themes. 7.1.NM.A.2 Demonstrate comprehension of simple, oral and written directions, commands, and requests through appropriate . 7.1.NM.A.3 Recognize a few common gestures and cultural associated with the target culture(s). 7.1.NM.A.4 Identify familiar people, places, and objects based on simple oral and/or written descriptions. 7.1.NM.A.5 Demonstrate comprehension of brief oral and written messages using age- and level-appropriate, on familiar topics.
varies among cultures. (Topics that assist in the development of this understanding should include, but are not limited to: likes/dislikes, pastimes schedules, and travel.) Wellness may vary across cultures. (Topics that assist in the development of this understanding should include, but are not limited to: sports and physical fitness activities and common health conditions/problems and remedies.) Online newspapers, magazines, blogs, wikis, podcasts, videos, and government websites provide current information on of the target culture on local, national, and global problems/issues. (Topics that assist in the development of this understanding should include, but are not limited to: current events and contemporary and emerging global issues, problems, and challenges [e.g., population growth and migration; environmental degradation and protection; discrimination and other conflicts; and the allocation of scarce resources].) Current trends and issues influence popular culture. (Topics that assist in the development of this understanding should include, but are not limited to: fashion, style, popular music, art, and pastimes.) Grade 12 for all students who continue to study the same language throughout elementary school Linguistic: The language learner has progressed from understanding and communicating at the sentence level to understanding and communicating at the paragraph level and can use connected sentences and paragraphs to: Analyze written and oral text. Synthesize written and oral text. Identify most supporting details in written and oral text. Infer meaning of unfamiliar words in new contexts. 7.1.IH.A.1 Analyze and critique information contained in using and other sources related to a variety of familiar and some unfamiliar topics. 7.1.IH.A.2 Demonstrate comprehension of spoken and written language as expressed by speakers of the target language in settings, through appropriate responses. 7.1.IH.A.3 Compare and contrast the use of verbal and non-verbal etiquette to perform a variety of functions (such as persuading, negotiating, or offering advice) in the target culture(s) and in one’s own culture. 7.1.IH.A.4 Analyze historical and political contexts that connect or have