Kansas Education Resource Center

 

Grade  :  Grade 8
Content Area  :  World Languages, Approved 2008

1.1 Communication - Interpersonal/Conversational
The student engages in conversations, provides and obtains information, expresses feelings and emotions, and exchanges opinions.
1.1.1 The student asks and responds with some complete sentences to questions on familiar topics.
1.1.1.1 The student expresses basic courtesies; greetings in multiple forms and register, multiple forms of leave taking.
1.1.1.2 The student answers various forms of questions; uses variety of question words and phrases.
1.1.1.3 The student initiates statements about basic needs.
1.1.1.4 The student expresses likes and dislikes.
1.1.1.5 The student expresses simple opinions.
1.1.1.6 The student makes and responds to more advanced requests.

 

 

 

 

1.2 Communication - Interpretive
The student understands and interprets written and spoken/signed language on a variety of topics.
1.2.1 The student understands simple spoken/signed passages with variations in basic words and sentence patterns on familiar topics.
1.2.1.1 The student follows variations in commands.
1.2.1.2 The student gathers the gist and some specific information from simple passages using recombined vocabulary and some visual support.
1.2.1.3 The student deduces word level meaning from knowledge of some root.

 

 

 

 

1.3 Communication - Presentational
The student conveys information, concepts, and ideas to listeners and readers for a variety of purposes.
1.3.1 The student presents mostly memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences with some attempt to create.
1.3.1.1 The student sounds out simple 1-2 syllable unfamiliar words.
1.3.1.2 The student presents personal and school topics using three to five sentences combining familiar vocabulary.
1.3.1.3 The student tells a memorized story.
1.3.1.4 The student spells new and unfamiliar words accurately.
1.3.1.5 The student creates a simple note or postcard.
1.3.1.6 The student writes about personal interests using familiar phrases.
1.3.1.7 The student writes sentences explaining steps.
1.3.1.8 The student write a sequence of 5-6 events.
1.3.1.9 The student summarizes several ideas in a short paragraph.

 

 

 

 

2.1 Cultures - Practices and Perspectives
The student demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of target language cultures.
2.1.1 The student uses generally accepted social behaviors of home and school life.
2.1.1.1 The student uses age-appropriate register, gestures, and social courtesies with peers and teacher.
2.1.1.2 The student imitates common home and school practices.
2.1.1.3 The student identifies major traditional events and practices associated with them.

 

 

 

 

2.2 Cultures - Products and Perspectives
The student demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of target language cultures.
2.2.1 The student identifies and describes in detail the most common objects, symbols, and contributions.
2.2.1.1 The student identifies and describes 20+ tangible products, i.e., flags, symbols, classroom objects, landmarks, clothes, transportation.
2.2.1.2 The student identifies expressive products such as stories, poetry, music, art, dance, and drama.

 

 

 

 

3.1 Connections - Content
The student makes connections to other disciplines through knowledge of a world language.
3.1.1 The student reinforces and furthers reading skills through world language study (based on Kansas Reading and Literature Standards).
3.1.1.1 The student identifies root words, prefixes, and suffixes from target language, English, and classical languages to determine meaning.
3.1.1.2 The student recognizes the difference between literal and figurative language including similes and idioms.
3.1.1.3 The student distinguishes fact/opinion in various types of appropriate-level texts. (Reading 1.4.15)
3.1.1.4 The student identifies and describes characters' basic traits, feelings, actions, and the setting of a story. (Reading 2.1.1 and 2.1.2)
3.1.2 The student reinforces and furthers writing through world language study (based on the Kansas 6-TRAIT Writing Model).
3.1.2.1 The student applies the 6-TRAIT model (ideas and content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions) at the appropriate level in all types of writing.
3.1.3 The student reinforces and furthers math skills through world language study (based on Kansas Curriculum Standards for Math).
3.1.3.1 The student uses numbers to 1000, computes using fractions and decimals, estimates centigrade/Fahrenheit and metric measurements including weight and volume.
3.1.4 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of social studies through world language study (based on Kansas Standards for History and Government; Economics and Geography).
3.1.4.1 The student identifies topography in target language countries, asks and give directions using a map; and discusses the weather.
3.1.4.2 The student describes selected historical figures or events of the target culture. Describes a person or event that contributed to U.S. culture.
3.1.5 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of science through world language study (based on Kansas Science Curriculum Standards).
3.1.5.1 The student plans and conducts a simple investigation. (S.4.1.1.2)
3.1.6 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge and appreciation of music through world language study (based on the Kansas Model Curricular Standards for Music).
3.1.6.1 The student listens to authentic music and sings authentic songs. (Music 5-8)
3.1.7 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge and appreciation of visual arts through world language study (based on the Kansas Model Curricular Standards for Visual Arts).
3.1.7.1 The student recognizes cultural symbols and some artworks. Creates art based on the target culture.
3.1.8 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge and appreciation of health through world language study.
3.1.8.1 The student recognizes healthy food groups and activities typical of the target culture.
3.1.9 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge and appreciation of technology through foreign language (based on Kansas Technology Education Program Standards).
3.1.9.1 The student explores technology through a variety of student-centered experiences.

 

 

 

 

3.2 Connections - Authentic sources
The student uses authentic sources of the target language to gain knowledge.
3.2.1 The student extracts information and deciphers meaning from sources intended for native speakers.
3.2.1.1 The student reinforces and furthers reading.
3.2.1.2 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of math.
3.2.1.3 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of social studies.
3.2.1.4 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of science.
3.2.1.5 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of music.
3.2.1.6 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of visual arts.
3.2.1.7 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of health.
3.2.1.8 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of technology.

 

 

 

 

4.1 Comparisons - Languages
The student understands the nature of language by making comparisons between the target language and English.
4.1.1 The student applies general patterns to languages.
4.1.1.1 The student identifies most sound/sign and intonation patterns of familiar vocabulary.
4.1.1.2 The student compares some simple structural patterns, i.e., agreement, reflexive pronouns, time indicators.
4.1.1.3 The student translates simple sentences with compound components.
4.1.1.4 The student uses textbook glossary to identify classifications.

 

 

 

 

4.2 Comparisons - Cultures
The student understands the concept of cultures through comparing the target cultures and American culture.
4.2.1 The student explores similarities and differences of cultures.
4.2.1.1 The student recognizes some cultural similarities and differences in public and personal setting, such as pastimes, dating, and personal hygiene.

 

 

 

 

5.1 Communities - Application
The student applies language skills and cultural knowledge both within and beyond the school setting.
5.1.1 The student shares skills or knowledge with school community, family, and native users of the language.
5.1.1.1 The student performs for school and community groups. Hosts native-language users in the classroom.
5.1.1.2 The student expands cultural knowledge through a variety of media or personal experience.

 

 

 

 

5.2 Communities - Exploration
The student becomes a lifelong learner for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
5.2.1 The student locates sources in target language and culture related to personal interests.
5.2.1.1 The student demonstrates awareness of cultural events in the community.