Kansas Education Resource Center

 

Grade  :  Grade 10
Content Area  :  World Languages, Approved 2008

1.1 Conversational/Interpersonal Communication
The student engages in conversation, provides and obtains information, expresses feelings and emotions, and exchanges opinions.
1.1.1 The student converses on familiar topics using the present tense with some evidence of other timeframes.
1.1.1.1 The student incorporates social courtesies and gestures into conversation.
1.1.1.2 The student initiates and concludes brief conversations on familiar topics.
1.1.1.3 The student manages predictable situations.
1.1.1.4 The student elaborates on likes and dislikes.
1.1.1.5 The student exchanges opinions and makes recommendations to others.
1.1.1.6 The student gives and follows directions, including clarification of unclear details.

 

 

 

 

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 authentic written and spoken/signed sources on community topics with some support.
1.2.1.1 The student follows multiple written and spoken commands and instructions with some support.
1.2.1.2 The student understands simple narrative and expository texts such as letters and documents with some unfamiliar vocabulary.
1.2.1.3 The student deduces meaning from word order, intonation.

 

 

 

 

1.3 Presentational Communication
The student conveys information, concepts, and ideas to listeners and readers for a variety of purposes.
1.3.1 The student presents topics of personal interest using present and past tenses with some support.
1.3.1.1 The student reads sentences aloud attempting native intonation and rhythm.
1.3.1.2 The student reports and describes using compound and occasionally complex sentences.
1.3.1.3 The student narrates present and some past events.
1.3.1.4 The student spells accurately an expanded vocabulary.
1.3.1.5 The student writes a formal 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 incorporating present tense and evidence of other tenses.
1.3.1.8 The student writes narrative text using present and some past events.
1.3.1.9 The student writes cohesive paragraphs using connective phrases.

 

 

 

 

2.1 Cultural practices and perspectives
The student demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
2.1.1 The student understands relationships between practices and perspectives in social groups or communities of target language cultures.
2.1.1.1 The student attempts to use appropriate register, gestures, and a broader range of social courtesies.
2.1.1.2 The student describes cultural and social activities in a variety of communities/regions/countries.
2.1.1.3 The student explains significance of traditional events and practices associated with them.

 

 

 

 

2.2 Cultural products and perspectives
The student demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.
2.2.1 The student understands the relationship between products and perspectives in home, school, and community life in the target language cultures.
2.2.1.1 The student explains factors, which create/shape cultural products, i.e., climate, geography, economics, history, religion; investigate 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; explore 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, knowledge of classical and modern languages, and structural analysis to determine meaning on a variety of topics.
3.1.1.2 The student understands figurative language including similes, metaphors, idioms, onomatopoeia, and hyperbole.
3.1.1.3 The student distinguishes fact/opinion, and recognizes propaganda, bias, and stereotypes in appropriate-level texts.
3.1.1.3 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of social studies.
3.1.1.4 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of science.
3.1.1.4 The student describes aspects of major and minor characters; how those influence character interactions, elements of the plot; analyzes connections between setting, and other story elements.
3.1.1.5 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of music.
3.1.1.6 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of visual arts.
3.1.1.7 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of health.
3.1.1.8 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge of technology.
3.1.2 The student reinforces and furthers writing through world language (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 (based on Kansas Curriculum Standards for Math).
3.1.3.1 The student increases facility of using ordinal numbers and appropriate symbols for writing time, date, metric calculations, and temperatures in Celsius.
3.1.4 The student reinforces/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, economic, government). (SS.7.3.2.4k)
3.1.4.2 The student identifies how history of civilizations affected the U.S. and target language cultures (emigration, immigration, wars).
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 investigates effects of human activities on the environment and analyzes decisions based on knowledge of benefits and risks. (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, performers, composers, and instruments particular to the 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 identifies 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 makes recommendations for a healthy life style.
3.1.9 The student reinforces and furthers knowledge and appreciation of technology through world language.
3.1.9.1 The student investigates and adapts to changing technology in a variety of applications.
3.1.9.2 The student explores employment opportunities and study in which target language skills are used.

 

 

 

 

3.2 Connections - Authentic sources
The student uses authentic sources of the target language to gain knowledge.
3.2.1 The student identifies the perspectives evident in 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.

 

 

 

 

4.1 Comparisons - Language
The student understands the nature of language by making comparisons between the target language and English.
4.1.1 The student generalizes about similarities and differences in regional variations.
4.1.1.1 The student understands that sound and intonation patterns may vary according to region or country.
4.1.1.2 The student understands increasingly complex structural patterns of the target language, such as those in literature and formal registers.
4.1.1.3 The student translates complex sentences.
4.1.1.4 The student uses translating dictionary to select meaning consistent with context, choose parts of speech; select appropriate, simple idiomatic expression.

 

 

 

 

4.2 Comparisons - Cultures
The student understands the concept of cultures through comparing the target cultures and American culture.
4.2.1 The student understands the concept of cultures through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
4.2.1.1 The student identifies some historical, literary, political, and economic influences on cultures.

 

 

 

 

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 groups, and individuals in target language countries.
5.1.1.1 The student attends community events in the target language.
5.1.1.2 The student finds and engages in multicultural opportunities such as international festivals and interactions with exchange students.

 

 

 

 

5.2 Communities - Exploration
The student becomes a lifelong learner for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
5.2.1 The student finds and uses multimedia sources for acquisition of information and personal entertainment.
5.2.1.1 The student uses connections with the target culture through technology, media, and authentic sources.
5.2.1.2 The student explores employment opportunities and study in which target language skills are used.