Avon Community School Corporation

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1 Introduction Level I World Language courses, based on Indiana s Academic Standards for World Languages and ACTFL National Performance Guidelines, introduce students to effective strategies for beginning World Language learning, including introduction to various aspects of the target language cultures. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to basic requests and questions, understand and use appropriate greetings and forms of address, participate in brief guided conversations on familiar topics, and write short passages with guidance. This course also emphasizes the development of interpretive skills, such as reading isolated words and phrases in a situational context and comprehending brief written or oral directions. Additionally, students will examine the practices, products and perspectives of French, German, or Spanish-speaking culture; recognize basic routine practices of the target culture; and recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas and the application of language and culture to the greater community.

2 COMMUNICATION: Communicate in Languages Other Than English Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. Communication: Write and speak in a language other than English Standard 1: Learners engage in written and spoken conversations on a variety of topics. (Interpersonal) WL WL WL WL WL Oral Expression Use greetings and farewells in limited social situations, both formal and informal. Share information about self and others in simple terms. (Examples: Name, age, origin, physical attributes, etc.) Oral Request for Information Make basic requests and ask simple questions. Written Expression Exchange basic information, simple feelings and preferences with guidance. (Examples: Post cards, s, tweets, texts, etc.) Written Request for Information Make basic requests and ask simple questions. Strategies for Maintaining Oral / Written Exchanges Use speaking and listening strategies that facilitate communication. (Example: Asking for clarification, recognizing cognates)

3 COMMUNICATION: Communicate in Languages Other Than English Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. Communication: Interpret information in a language other than English Standard 2: Learners interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. (Interpretive) WL WL WL Comprehending Oral Language Understand and respond to basic greetings, requests, commands, and directions. Demonstrate comprehension of basic words and phrases in the target language, spoken by native and non-native speakers. Comprehending Written Language Demonstrate reading comprehension by identifying familiar vocabulary from basic informational texts. Strategies for Comprehending Oral and Written Languages Use cognates, familiar vocabulary, or background knowledge to make educated guesses about meaning. Recognize alphabets, sounds, and symbols of the target language.

4 COMMUNICATION: Communicate in Languages Other Than English Standard 1.3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. Communication: Present information in a language other than English Standard 3: Learners present to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. (Presentational) WL WL WL Presenting Oral Language Present simple rehearsed material on basic topics. Speak in simple, complete sentences to describe objects, self, and others. Presenting Written Language Write in simple, complete sentences to describe objects, self, and others. Strategies for Presenting Oral and Written Language Use intonation and pronunciation comprehensible to instructor. Use basic grammar and syntax.

5 CULTURES: Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied. Standard 2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied. Cultures: Develop awareness of other cultures Standard 4: Learners examine, experience, and reflect on the practices, products, and perspectives of the cultures studied, using both English and the target language. WL WL WL Practices Recognize basic routine practices and customs. Recognize situation-appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication. Products Identify products of the target cultures, such as fine arts, cuisine, holidays, etc. Perspectives Identify influences on practices and products, such as religions, history, geography, etc.

6 CONNECTIONS: Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information Standard 3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language. Connections: Make connections to other content areas Standard 5: Learners use the target language to expand their knowledge of and make connections among multiple content areas. WL WL Describe basic objects and concepts from other content areas in simple terms. (Examples: Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion (Science), map skills (Social Studies), etc.) Implement content area concepts and skills through relevant activities. (Examples: Survey results and tell time (Math), use a map or GPS technology to identify locations (Social Studies), etc.)

7 CONNECTIONS: Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information Standard 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures. Connections: Access and connect information through various media Standard 6: Learners strengthen language proficiency and cultural knowledge by using current digital media and authentic resources. WL WL Use digital media and culturally authentic resources to reinforce vocabulary, such as language websites and online dictionaries. Use digital media and culturally authentic resources to study target cultures and language, such as photographs, magazines, commercials, and websites.

8 COMPARISONS: Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture Standard 4.1: Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own. Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own. Comparisons: Investigate the nature of language and culture Standard 7: Learners understand the nature of language and culture through comparisons of the languages and cultures studied and their own. WL WL WL WL WL WL WL Recognize cognates and words shared between English and the target language. Recognize and use level appropriate language structures. Compare common idiomatic and colloquial expressions in the target language. Compare authentic simple forms of address in everyday situations. Compare daily living patterns of other cultures and the learner s own culture. Compare celebrations and holidays of other cultures and compare them to those of the learner s culture. Identify contributions from the target cultures.

9 COMMUNITIES: Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World Standard 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting. Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment. Communities: Become an active global citizen by experiencing languages and cultures in multiple settings Standard 8: Learners use their knowledge of the target language and cultures both within and beyond the school setting for personal enrichment and civic engagement. WL WL WL Share experiences from the world language classroom within the school and/or community. Recognize the use of the target language in the learner s community or daily life. Experience and report on the cuisine, music, drama, literature, etc. from the target cultures.