Kansas Education Resource Center

 

Grade  :  Grade 9
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 initiates and maintains simple interactions in everyday social situations; responds with some detail to share information and express opinions.
1.1.1.1 The student incorporates social courtesies in conversation.
1.1.1.2 The student exchanges descriptive information, including comparisons.
1.1.1.3 The student explains and elaborates on basic needs.
1.1.1.4 The student explains likes and dislikes.
1.1.1.5 The student elaborates on opinions and makes suggestions.
1.1.1.6 The student gives and follows directions in a familiar context.

 

 

 

 

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 and interprets simple authentic written and spoken/signed sources on familiar topics with support.
1.2.1.1 The student follows multiple written and spoken/signed commands and instructions with support.
1.2.1.2 The student identifies the main idea and some details in a paragraph within familiar contexts.
1.2.1.3 The student deduces meaning from root words, prefixes, suffixes, and endings.

 

 

 

 

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 familiar subjects using present tense with support and expresses own meaning in a basic way.
1.3.1.1 The student sounds out unfamiliar words.
1.3.1.2 The student reports and describes using occasionally compound sentences.
1.3.1.3 The student narrates present events.
1.3.1.4 The student writes using capitalization, diacritical marks, and punctuation consistently.
1.3.1.5 The student writes an informal letter.
1.3.1.6 The student writes about personal experiences and events using familiar language to substitute for unknown vocabulary.
1.3.1.7 The student explains a process based on prior knowledge or experience.
1.3.1.8 The student writes an 8-10 line story.
1.3.1.9 The student summarizes in a sequence of paragraphs.

 

 

 

 

2.1 Cultures - Practices and Perspectives
The student demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the target language cultures.
2.1.1 The student understands practices and perspectives of informal and formal and settings.
2.1.1.1 The student uses age-appropriate register, gestures, and social courtesies in informal and limited formal social situations.
2.1.1.2 The student experiences cultural and social activities common to student's peers.
2.1.1.3 The student describes 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 the target language cultures.
2.2.1 The student understands the relationship between products and perspectives in limited areas of home and school life.
2.2.1.1 The student explains factors that create/shape cultural products, i.e., climate, geography, economics, history, religion; investigates the function of these products.
2.2.1.2 The student performs samples of expressive products of the culture such as poetry, music, art, dance, storytelling, and drama; explores the role of these products in the larger community.

 

 

 

 

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 (based on Kansas Reading and Literature Standards).
3.1.1.1 The student uses context clues; uses knowledge of classical and modern languages to determine meaning of everyday vocabulary.
3.1.1.2 The student understands figurative language including similes, metaphors, and idioms.
3.1.1.3 The student distinguishes fact/opinion and recognizes propaganda (e.g., advertising, media), distinguishes between expository and narrative text types in appropriate level texts.
3.1.1.4 The student describes aspects of major and minor characters; how these influence interaction; elements of plot; elements of setting (including historical period) and their influence on story development.
3.1.2 The student reinforces and furthers writing through world language (based on Kansas 6-TRAIT Writing Model).
3.1.2.1 The student applies the 6-TRAIT (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 (based on Kansas Curriculum Standards for Math).
3.1.3.1 The student uses ordinal numbers and appropriate symbols for time and date. Calculates currency, making correct change.
3.1.4 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of social studies through world language (based on Kansas Standards for History and Government; Economics and Geography).
3.1.4.1 The student identifies the various physical and human criteria that can be used to define a region (e.g., physical: mountain, coastal, climate; human: religion, ethnicity, language, economy, government). (SS.7.3.2.4k)
3.1.5 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of science through world language. (based on Kansas Science Curriculum Standards)
3.1.5.1 The student identify effects of human activities on the environment. (S.7.6.2.1)
3.1.6 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge and appreciation of music through world language (based on the Kansas Model Curricular Standards for Music).
3.1.6.1 The student listens to authentic music, sings authentic songs, and recognizes musical styles of target culture.
3.1.7 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge and appreciation of visual arts through world language (based on the Kansas Model Curricular Standards for Visual Arts).
3.1.7.1 The student recognizes some artistic traditions and styles, artists, and media particular to the target culture.
3.1.8 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge and appreciation of health through world language.
3.1.8.1 The student describes activities and foods that promote healthy living.
3.1.9 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge and appreciation of technology through world language.
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. Including inferences from authentic sources.
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 anticipates similarities and differences among languages.
4.1.1.1 The student transfers knowledge of sound/sign and intonation patterns to unfamiliar vocabulary.
4.1.1.2 The student compares most simple structural patterns, i.e., usage of parts of speech.
4.1.1.3 The student translates compound and complex sentences.
4.1.1.4 The student uses translating dictionary to find multiple meanings of words.

 

 

 

 

4.2 Comparisons - Cultures
The student understands the concept of cultures through comparing the target cultures with American culture.
4.2.1 The student appreciates similarities and differences.
4.2.1.1 The student identifies similarities and differences among cultures in institutions (school and religion) and the arts (music, dance, and visual arts).

 

 

 

 

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 speakers of the language.
5.1.1.1 The student performs, hosts, and participates in cultural exchanges.
5.1.1.2 The student applies language and cultural knowledge in home or community setting.

 

 

 

 

5.2 Communities - Exploration
The student becomes a lifelong learner for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
5.2.1 The student explores hobbies, interests, and activities related to the target culture.
5.2.1.1 The student locates connections with the target culture through the use of technology, media, and authentic sources.
5.2.1.2 The student explores employment opportunities and study in which target language skills are used.