Old Orchard Beach Learning Results- Modern & Classical Languages

Old Orchard Beach Learning Results

Modern & Classical Languages - Gr. 6-12

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6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will develop communication skills for direct conversation and written correspondence.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 present and exchange information about current, past, and future events regarding issues of personal and public interest

� (6) ask and answer simple questions about self and family

� (7/8) express personal information

� (7/8) describe people and things

� (7/8) make and respond to simple requests

6-8 compare and contrast, ask clarifying questions using strings of sentences in conversation or brief written exchanges

� (6) recognize formal versus informal sentence structure

� (7) use forma/informal sentence structure

� (8) compare and contrast characteristics of people in verbal exchanges

9-12 compare and contrast, ask clarifying questions using strings of sentences in conversation or brief written exchanges

� (Level I) communicate in present tense using basic everyday vocabulary and verbs

� (Level I) begin to understand basic sentence structure in both oral and written correspondence

� (Level II) communicate with others by asking simple questions

� (Level II) communicate with others about their daily routines

� (Level III) begin to use past and future tenses with variable ease such as personal interests, describing events, giving brief resumes of

events seen and done

� (Level IV) communicate and ask clarifying questions in both written form about current, past and future events regarding issues of

personal and public interest

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6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will develop reading, listening and viewing skills so they can obtain and interpret information.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 demonstrate comprehension of selected oral and written material at the basic level

� (6) follow simple classroom commands and directions

� (6) identify familiar people and objects through clues and observations

� (7) recognize sound and speech patterns

� (8) identify, read and evaluate primary message in short written text

6-8 demonstrate an understanding of the main idea

� (6)

� (7)

� (8)

9-12 demonstrate comprehension of selected short samples of spoken, written, fictional and non-fictional materials in the target

language and demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas and supporting details of brief discussions and presentations about

familiar topics

� (Level I-II) demonstrate comprehension and be able to answer simple questions on selected conversations, tapes, videos and cultural readings

� (Level I) demonstrate an understanding of short non-fiction presentations on self and family

� (Level II) react successfully in written and spoken form to short written and oral texts that contain some unfamiliar content

� (Level II) demonstrate an understanding of short presentations on self and family, events and leisure activities in present and past tenses

� (Level III) demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas and supporting details of informational text and brief discussions and

presentations about familiar topics

� (Level IV) demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas and supporting details of informational text, brief discussions and presentations

about familiar topics

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6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will develop skills in oral and written presentation for one-way communication with an individual or a group.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 describe orally present or future events in areas of public and personal interest

� (6/7) utilize present tense to describe likes and dislikes

� (8) utilize both present and future tense to describe feelings, likes and dislikes

6-8 describe past, present, or future events in areas of public and personal interest

� (6-8) describe orally and in writing a series of events in the present tense

� (6) list orally a series of 2-4 events

� (7/8) list orally and in writing a series of events

6-8 use paraphrasing, predictions of what comes next, or other techniques to demonstrate understanding of selected examples

of authentic spoken language

� (6-8) write simple text

� (6) complete unfinished sentences

� (7) compose a simple sentence

� (8) compose a series of connected sentences

9-12 summarize in writing or orally the content of simple articles, documents, or texts written in the second language

� (Level I) use strings of short sentences to summarize short conversations and cultural texts

� (Level II) prepare brief written and oral presentations covering articles and other texts about daily life and personal interests

� (Level III) write and present orally short paragraphs summarizing the content of simple articles and documents and oral texts in both

present and past tenses

� (Level IV) write and present orally brief paragraphs summarizing the content of simple articles and documents and oral texts in present,

past and future tenses

� (Level IV) paraphrase and make predictions of what comes next or use other techniques to demonstrate their understanding of authentic

written and spoken language

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6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will gain a deeper understanding of both their native language and of the way language works by discovering patterns among language systems.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 demonstrate use of basic pronouns, nouns and verbs

� (6) recognize relationship between parts of speech (noun & verb) and gender

� (7/8) show an understanding of use of basic pronouns, nouns and verbs

6-8 understand the relationship, development and history between languages (e.g., idioms, words, gestures and intonation)

� (6-8) recognize idioms, words and gestures that are common to English and the target language

9-12 understand the relationship, development and history between languages (e.g., idioms, words, gestures and intonation)

� (Level I-II) demonstrate ways of expressing respect and communicating status differences in the target language and English

� (Level II) demonstrate variations of meaning of words, gestures and intonation in the second language and English

� (Level III-IV) demonstrate awareness that there are phrases, idioms and words that do not translate directly from one language to another

� (Level III-IV) demonstrate understanding of the processes of derivation and word borrowing form one language to another

9-12 demonstrate use of basic pronouns, nouns and verbs

� (Level I-IV) demonstrate awareness that languages have critical sound and grammar distinctions that effect meaning

� (Level I-IV) recognize that words have grammatical genders as well as natural genders

� (Level I-IV) recognize noun and verb forms and how they function in the second language in relation to comparable elements in English

� (Level III-IV) demonstrate knowledge between grammatical structure and meaning

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6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will gain insight into another culture through an understanding of its social practices, products, and perspectives.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 engage in learning and understanding of activities of other cultures (e.g., eating, shopping, entertaining, telephoning), using

appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues in the second language*

� (6/7) discuss cultural difference (eating, shopping, entertaining, telephoning)

� (8) distinguish cultural differences using verbal and non-verbal cues in the target language

6-8 identify and discuss connections between cultural values and socially acceptable behaviors of another culture*

� (6-8) exhibit an understanding of the difference in gestures, greetings and salutations*

6-8 experience (read, listen to, view, perform) the arts of other cultures (e.g., stories, poetry, music, film, drama, and folklore)

and discuss their meaning to that cultural community*

� (6-8) explore the arts and culture of the target language as it relates to holidays or other well-known artifacts

9-12 engage in learning and understanding of activities of other cultures (e.g., eating, shopping, entertaining, telephoning), using

appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues in the second language, identify and discuss connections between cultural values and socially

acceptable behaviors of another culture and experience (read, listen to, view and perform) the arts of other cultures (e.g., stories,

poetry, music, film drama and folklore) and discuss their meaning to that cultural community

� (Level I-IV) discuss patterns of behavior typical of their peer group in another culture

� (Level I-IV) identify and discuss connections between cultural values and socially approved behaviors of another culture

� (Level III-IV) engage in everyday activities of another culture using appropriate non-verbal and verbal cues in the second language

� (Level III-IV) identify and discuss social, political and economic issues in the target culture

� (Level IV) read, listen to, view and perform the arts of another culture and discuss their meaning to that cultural community

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6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will recognize the connections that link people, countries and historical periods such as cultural and religious traditions, historical events, political thought or geography.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between cultural practices (e.g., rituals, work habits, sports, leisure activities)

and values by comparing selected practices from other cultures with their own*

� (6-8) identify the similarities, differences and contributions between the two cultures

6-8 attain and demonstrate knowledge and/or awareness of topics being studied in other school subjects or events (e.g., political,

historical, scientific, environmental and health issues)*

� (6-8) explore possible connections for interdisciplinary studies

9-12 demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between cultural practices (e.g., rituals, work habits, sports, leisure activities)

and values by comparing selected practices from other cultures with their own and demonstrate an understanding of the tangible

products (e.g., food, tools, artwork) and intangible products (e.g., laws, educational systems) define a culture and how they

influence other cultures

� (Level I-IV) identify cultural practices and values relating to family, school, work and play of people both in their own and another culture

� (Level I-IV) demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between cultural practices and values by comparing selected practices from

another culture with their own

� (Level I-IV) demonstrate an understanding of the way tangible products and intangible products define a culture and how they influence other

cultures

� (Level III-IV) acquire information from a variety of sources written in the second language about topics being studied in other school

subjects

� (Level III-IV) compare information in a specific topic, gathered from a variety of sources in the second language, to information written

in English on the same topic

* This may be done in English

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6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will develop communication skills for direct conversation and written correspondence.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 present and exchange information about current, past, and future events regarding issues of personal and public interest
� (6) ask and answer simple questions about self and family
� (7/8) express personal information
� (7/8) describe people and things
� (7/8) make and respond to simple requests

6-8 compare and contrast, ask clarifying questions using strings of sentences in conversation or brief written exchanges
� (6) recognize formal versus informal sentence structure
� (7) use forma/informal sentence structure
� (8) compare and contrast characteristics of people in verbal exchanges

9-12 compare and contrast, ask clarifying questions using strings of sentences in conversation or brief written exchanges
� (Level I) communicate in present tense using basic everyday vocabulary and verbs
� (Level I) begin to understand basic sentence structure in both oral and written correspondence
� (Level II) communicate with others by asking simple questions
� (Level II) communicate with others about their daily routines
� (Level III) begin to use past and future tenses with variable ease such as personal interests, describing events, giving brief resumes of
events seen and done
� (Level IV) communicate and ask clarifying questions in both written form about current, past and future events regarding issues of
personal and public interest

Top

6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will develop reading, listening and viewing skills so they can obtain and interpret information.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 demonstrate comprehension of selected oral and written material at the basic level
� (6) follow simple classroom commands and directions
� (6) identify familiar people and objects through clues and observations
� (7) recognize sound and speech patterns
� (8) identify, read and evaluate primary message in short written text

6-8 demonstrate an understanding of the main idea
� (6)



� (7)




� (8)



9-12 demonstrate comprehension of selected short samples of spoken, written, fictional and non-fictional materials in the target
language and demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas and supporting details of brief discussions and presentations about
familiar topics
� (Level I-II) demonstrate comprehension and be able to answer simple questions on selected conversations, tapes, videos and cultural readings
� (Level I) demonstrate an understanding of short non-fiction presentations on self and family
� (Level II) react successfully in written and spoken form to short written and oral texts that contain some unfamiliar content
� (Level II) demonstrate an understanding of short presentations on self and family, events and leisure activities in present and past tenses
� (Level III) demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas and supporting details of informational text and brief discussions and
presentations about familiar topics
� (Level IV) demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas and supporting details of informational text, brief discussions and presentations
about familiar topics

Top
6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will develop skills in oral and written presentation for one-way communication with an individual or a group.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 describe orally present or future events in areas of public and personal interest
� (6/7) utilize present tense to describe likes and dislikes
� (8) utilize both present and future tense to describe feelings, likes and dislikes

6-8 describe past, present, or future events in areas of public and personal interest
� (6-8) describe orally and in writing a series of events in the present tense
� (6) list orally a series of 2-4 events
� (7/8) list orally and in writing a series of events

6-8 use paraphrasing, predictions of what comes next, or other techniques to demonstrate understanding of selected examples
of authentic spoken language
� (6-8) write simple text
� (6) complete unfinished sentences
� (7) compose a simple sentence
� (8) compose a series of connected sentences

9-12 summarize in writing or orally the content of simple articles, documents, or texts written in the second language
� (Level I) use strings of short sentences to summarize short conversations and cultural texts
� (Level II) prepare brief written and oral presentations covering articles and other texts about daily life and personal interests
� (Level III) write and present orally short paragraphs summarizing the content of simple articles and documents and oral texts in both
present and past tenses
� (Level IV) write and present orally brief paragraphs summarizing the content of simple articles and documents and oral texts in present,
past and future tenses
� (Level IV) paraphrase and make predictions of what comes next or use other techniques to demonstrate their understanding of authentic
written and spoken language

Top

6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will gain a deeper understanding of both their native language and of the way language works by discovering patterns among language systems.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 demonstrate use of basic pronouns, nouns and verbs
� (6) recognize relationship between parts of speech (noun & verb) and gender
� (7/8) show an understanding of use of basic pronouns, nouns and verbs

6-8 understand the relationship, development and history between languages (e.g., idioms, words, gestures and intonation)
� (6-8) recognize idioms, words and gestures that are common to English and the target language

9-12 understand the relationship, development and history between languages (e.g., idioms, words, gestures and intonation)
� (Level I-II) demonstrate ways of expressing respect and communicating status differences in the target language and English
� (Level II) demonstrate variations of meaning of words, gestures and intonation in the second language and English
� (Level III-IV) demonstrate awareness that there are phrases, idioms and words that do not translate directly from one language to another
� (Level III-IV) demonstrate understanding of the processes of derivation and word borrowing form one language to another

9-12 demonstrate use of basic pronouns, nouns and verbs
� (Level I-IV) demonstrate awareness that languages have critical sound and grammar distinctions that effect meaning
� (Level I-IV) recognize that words have grammatical genders as well as natural genders
� (Level I-IV) recognize noun and verb forms and how they function in the second language in relation to comparable elements in English
� (Level III-IV) demonstrate knowledge between grammatical structure and meaning


Top
6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will gain insight into another culture through an understanding of its social practices, products, and perspectives.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 engage in learning and understanding of activities of other cultures (e.g., eating, shopping, entertaining, telephoning), using
appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues in the second language*
� (6/7) discuss cultural difference (eating, shopping, entertaining, telephoning)
� (8) distinguish cultural differences using verbal and non-verbal cues in the target language

6-8 identify and discuss connections between cultural values and socially acceptable behaviors of another culture*
� (6-8) exhibit an understanding of the difference in gestures, greetings and salutations*

6-8 experience (read, listen to, view, perform) the arts of other cultures (e.g., stories, poetry, music, film, drama, and folklore)
and discuss their meaning to that cultural community*
� (6-8) explore the arts and culture of the target language as it relates to holidays or other well-known artifacts

9-12 engage in learning and understanding of activities of other cultures (e.g., eating, shopping, entertaining, telephoning), using
appropriate verbal and non-verbal cues in the second language, identify and discuss connections between cultural values and socially
acceptable behaviors of another culture and experience (read, listen to, view and perform) the arts of other cultures (e.g., stories,
poetry, music, film drama and folklore) and discuss their meaning to that cultural community
� (Level I-IV) discuss patterns of behavior typical of their peer group in another culture
� (Level I-IV) identify and discuss connections between cultural values and socially approved behaviors of another culture
� (Level III-IV) engage in everyday activities of another culture using appropriate non-verbal and verbal cues in the second language
� (Level III-IV) identify and discuss social, political and economic issues in the target culture
� (Level IV) read, listen to, view and perform the arts of another culture and discuss their meaning to that cultural community

Top

6-12 MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will recognize the connections that link people, countries and historical periods such as cultural and religious traditions, historical events, political thought or geography.


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between cultural practices (e.g., rituals, work habits, sports, leisure activities)
and values by comparing selected practices from other cultures with their own*
� (6-8) identify the similarities, differences and contributions between the two cultures

6-8 attain and demonstrate knowledge and/or awareness of topics being studied in other school subjects or events (e.g., political,
historical, scientific, environmental and health issues)*
� (6-8) explore possible connections for interdisciplinary studies

9-12 demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between cultural practices (e.g., rituals, work habits, sports, leisure activities)
and values by comparing selected practices from other cultures with their own and demonstrate an understanding of the tangible
products (e.g., food, tools, artwork) and intangible products (e.g., laws, educational systems) define a culture and how they
influence other cultures
� (Level I-IV) identify cultural practices and values relating to family, school, work and play of people both in their own and another culture
� (Level I-IV) demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between cultural practices and values by comparing selected practices from
another culture with their own
� (Level I-IV) demonstrate an understanding of the way tangible products and intangible products define a culture and how they influence other
cultures
� (Level III-IV) acquire information from a variety of sources written in the second language about topics being studied in other school
subjects
� (Level III-IV) compare information in a specific topic, gathered from a variety of sources in the second language, to information written
in English on the same topic

* This may be done in English