Novice Low use memorized words and phrases to accurately convey a message provide basic information in target language use words and high frequency phrases get meaning from cognates derive meaning from high frequency words, phrases, and commands ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics negotiate meaning using visual cues and appropriate gestures derive meaning from target language resources recognize and imitate appropriate pronunciation and intonation tangible products intangible products derive meaning from cultural products and practices between target culture and own culture compare cultural aspects of products and practices between target language and own language apply target language and culture knowledge understand symbols of target language writing system Explicit Connection
Novice Mid lists greetings learned and memorized expressions visual, oral, and contextual clues present information on everyday cultural topics express self using learned words, phrases, and sentences feelings emotions provide information on familiar topics opinions people speak slowly gestures simple clarifying questions repetition understand some everyday basic language with support ask and answer simple questions using learned phrases about familiar topics recognize different pronunciation and intonation basic needs common daily products common daily practices extract main ideas from authentic resources apply knowledge about culture to relevant topics in other content areas state and follow simple requests or directions cognates prefixes suffixes idioms word roots get meaning by comparing structural patterns and features in language Explicit Connection grammatical structures
write or tell briefly about events World Languages Novice High write or tell briefly about personal experiences create text incorporating some description communicate with accuracy using learned vocabulary and grammatical structure and some new vocabulary make connections from target language to own language exchange basic information ask and answer simple questions to clarify engage in short social interactions products practices describe contributions of target culture(s) to various content areas build understanding about culture through authentic resources use visual & conceptual clues use authentic and expressive resources evaluate contributions of target language cultures to various content areas find main ideas when listening, viewing, and reading compare and contrast new information with previous knowledge
narrate with relevant details produce and publish orginial work use information to solve problems World Languages Intermediate Low use culturally appropriate courtesies in social situations summarize, explain, and critique information directions instructions purpose main idea characters summarize important details in authentic sources engage in exchanges for a variety of basic purposes requests short letters blogs setting interviews important events grammatical structures Communicate with some accuracy about familiar topics cognates context visual, oral, and conceptual clues make inferences and draw conclusions education economics history religion climate analyze & access factors that impact cultural products & practices geography anticipate meaning from highly predictable texts
Intermediate Mid use idioms & colloquial language self correction formulate & defend a position publish content using complex communication strategize to negotiate meaning circumlocute paraphrase investigate, analysis, and present new information initiate, sustain, and conclude conversations ask questions derive meaning from unknown words using contextual, visual, and oral clues communicate by applying familiar structures to new situations products analyze information from resources connected to other content areas practices compare nuances of target culture(s) to own culture cultural perspectives aware of cultural differences understand distinctive viewpoints show sophistication in global issues advance knowledge of target culture