2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied. 2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied. I can present a viewpoint about common interests and issues. I can attempt language use in various time frames. I can compose communications for an authentic audience. I can analyze and communicate about patterns of behavior in the target culture. I can demonstrate an awareness of culturally respectful behavior when interacting. I can identify and analyze cultural practices from authentic materials. I can search for, identify and investigate the function of products of the target culture. I can identify and analyze cultural products found in literature, news stories, and films from the target culture. I can experience products of the target culture and explain the origin and importance of these products. I can share and discuss topics from other content areas. Weeks 1- 2 theme is transportation. After the theme is presented for all countries the class will compare and contrast that theme in the countries to the United States. The countries to be discussed are Spain, Honduras, Cuba. Panama, Guatemala, Chile, Argentina, and Venezuela. These same countries will be discussed for each theme. 1.1 – 10% 1.2 - 10 % 1.3 – 20% 2.1 – 10% 2.2 – 10% 3.1 – 10% 3.2 – 10% 4.1 -10% 4.2 - 10% Each will have a vocabulary assessment. Students will be given words to define in the target language and the definition will be written in the target language by the student. 1.2 – 100%
4.2 Recognize that cultures use different patterns of interaction and apply this knowledge to one’s own culture. I can compare daily life in the native and target culture. I can hypothesize about products’ origins and importance by comparing products in the native and target culture. I can hypothesize about origins and importance of cultural practices by comparing practices in the native and target culture. Weeks 3 – 6 1.1 In the target language, engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. 1.2 Understand and interpret both written and spoken forms of the target language on a variety of topics. I can start, maintain, and end a conversation on a variety of familiar topics. I can discuss daily activities and personal preferences. I can handle tasks related to personal needs. I can exchange information about subjects of special interest to me. I can attempt language use in various time frames. I can demonstrate understanding of the main idea of simple texts related to everyday life. Vocabulary will be from the article, but other important words may be added to help students discuss the theme of the week. The vocabulary list will be teacher created. The second list of words will cover the theme of technology. The third list will cover the theme of family. The article for technology is: “Hay mucha inversión tecnológica en Guadalajara, México.” Por Adam Popescu, The Washington Post, 05.22.16 The themes for weeks 3-6 are technology and family. Student will continue their presentations. 1.1 – 10% 1.2 - 10 % 1.3 – 20% 2.1 – 10% 2.2 – 10% 3.1 – 10% 3.2 – 10% 4.1 -10% 4.2 - 10% Each theme will have a vocabulary assessment. Students will be given words to define in the target language and the definition will be written in
4.1 Demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one’s own. 4.2 Recognize that cultures use different patterns of interaction and apply this knowledge to one’s own culture. I can recognize how different time frames are expressed in the target language. I can hypothesize language origins based on awareness of cognates and linguistic similarities I can compare life in the native and target culture. I can hypothesize about products’ origins and importance by comparing products in the native and target culture. I can hypothesize about origins and importance of cultural practices by comparing practices in the native and target culture. Weeks 7 – 9 1.1 In the target language, engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. I can start, maintain, and end a conversation on a variety of familiar topics. I can discuss activities and personal preferences. I can handle tasks related to personal needs. I can exchange information about subjects of special interest to me. Cortometraje: “French Roast” Movie: Casi casi, 2007 Puerto Rico This quarter students will also be assessed on their interpersonal conversation skills, using the format of the AP exam. The final conversation will cover a situation with an unexpected complication the student must handle. – 100%