• World Languages -- American Sign Language II

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode - 1

    • exchange simple information in the target language, using cultural references where appropriate

    B - Communication: Interpersonal Mode - 2

    • demonstrate skills necessary to sustain exchanges in the target language

    C - Communication: Interpretive Mode - 1

    • understand information on new and familiar topics presented in the target language through a variety of media, including authentic narratives and materials

    D - Communication: Interpretive Mode - 2

    • comprehend signed and non-manual markers to understand simple messages in the target language

    E - Communication: Presentational Mode - 1

    • present information that contains a variety of vocabulary, phrases, and patterns

    F - Communication: Presentational Mode - 2

    • present brief, rehearsed material, such as dialogues, skits, and poetry, in the target language

    G - Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products - 1

    • develop an awareness of perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures in which the target language is used

    H - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 1

    • use information acquired in the study of the target language and information acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another

    I - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 2

    • demonstrate an understanding of the significance of culture through comparisons between the culture studied and the student's own culture

    J - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 3

    • develop a better understanding of the English language through a study of the target language

    K - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 4

    • identify current events in the target culture

    L - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 5

    • develop and apply target language skills and cultural knowledge beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- American Sign Language I

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode - 1

    • exchange simple information in the target language, using cultural references where appropriate

    B - Communication: Interpersonal Mode - 2

    • demonstrate skills necessary to sustain exchanges in the target language

    C - Communication: Interpretive Mode - 1

    • demonstrate an understanding of the target language through a variety of media and based on topics such as self, family, school, etc.

    D - Communication: Interpretive Mode - 2

    • comprehend signed and non-manual markers to understand simple messages in the target language

    E - Communication: Presentational Mode - 1

    • present information that contains a variety of vocabulary, phrases, and patterns

    F - Communication: Presentational Mode - 2

    • present brief, rehearsed material, such as dialogues, skits, and poetry, in the target language

    G - Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products - 1

    • develop an awareness of perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures in which the target language is used

    H - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 1

    • use information acquired in the study of the target language and information acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another

    I - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 2

    • demonstrate an understanding of the significance of culture through comparisons between the culture studied and the student's own culture

    J - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 3

    • compare basic elements of the target language to the English language

    K - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 4

    • demonstrate an awareness of current events in the target culture

    L - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities - 5

    • identify situations and resources in which the target language skills and cultural knowledge may be applied beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- American Sign Language III

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode - 1

    • use the target language to engage in interpersonal communication

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode - 1

    • understand words and concepts presented in the target language (Fingerspelling)

    C - Communication: Interpretive Mode - 2

    • understand words and concepts presented in the target language (Receptive)

    D - Communication: Presentational Mode - 1

    • present information that contains a great variety of vocabulary, phrases, and patterns (Glossing)

    E - Communication: Presentational Mode - 2

    • use the target language to present information to an audience (Expressive)

    F - Connections, Comparisons, Communities, and Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products - 1

    • compare the student's culture and the target culture

  • World Languages -- Chinese I

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice low to novice-mid level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-low level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-low level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- Chinese II

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice mid to novice-high level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-mid level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-mid level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- Chinese III

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange (with some originality and spontaneity) oral and written information and ideas in the target language
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other disciplines
    • analyze similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • strengthen knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • discuss current events and issues in the target culture(s)
    • improve language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Chinese IV

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange a variety of oral and written information and ideas in the target language related to history, literature, contemporary events, and issues
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing, using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Chinese V

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, history, and literature
    • combine and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of more complex spoken and written language on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present previously learned as well as newly acquired information on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues using cultural references where appropriate, in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Chinese VI

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, cultural nuances, history, the arts, and literature
    • integrate and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences and paragraphs

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Chinese VII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social and historical issues, political systems, the arts, and literature
    • apply vocabulary and other linguistic elements to produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Chinese VIII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social, philosophical and historical issues, regionalisms, traditions, the arts, and literature
    • produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • expand knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- French I

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice low to novice-mid level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-low level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-low level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- French II

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice mid to novice-high level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- French III

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange (with some originality and spontaneity) oral and written information and ideas in the target language
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other disciplines
    • analyze similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • strengthen knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • discuss current events and issues in the target culture(s)
    • improve language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- French IV

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange a variety of oral and written information and ideas in the target language related to history, literature, contemporary events, and issues
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing, using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- French V

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, history, and literature
    • combine and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of more complex spoken and written language on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present previously learned as well as newly acquired information on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues using cultural references where appropriate, in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- French VI

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, cultural nuances, history, the arts, and literature
    • integrate and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences and paragraphs

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- French VII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social and historical issues, political systems, the arts, and literature
    • apply vocabulary and other linguistic elements to produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- French VIII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social, philosophical and historical issues, regionalisms, traditions, the arts, and literature
    • produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • expand knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- German I

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice low to novice-mid level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-low level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-low level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- German II

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice mid to novice-high level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- German III

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange (with some originality and spontaneity) oral and written information and ideas in the target language
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other disciplines
    • analyze similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • strengthen knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • discuss current events and issues in the target culture(s)
    • improve language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- German IV

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange a variety of oral and written information and ideas in the target language related to history, literature, contemporary events, and issues
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing, using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- German V

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, history, and literature
    • combine and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of more complex spoken and written language on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present previously learned as well as newly acquired information on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues using cultural references where appropriate, in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- German VI

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, cultural nuances, history, the arts, and literature
    • integrate and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences and paragraphs

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- German VII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social and historical issues, political systems, the arts, and literature
    • apply vocabulary and other linguistic elements to produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- German VIII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social, philosophical and historical issues, regionalisms, traditions, the arts, and literature
    • produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • expand knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Korean I

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice low to novice-mid level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-low level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-low level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- Korean II

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice mid to novice-high level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-mid level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-mid level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- Korean III

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange (with some originality and spontaneity) oral and written information and ideas in the target language
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other disciplines
    • analyze similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • strengthen knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • discuss current events and issues in the target culture(s)
    • improve language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Korean IV

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange a variety of oral and written information and ideas in the target language related to history, literature, contemporary events, and issues
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing, using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Korean V

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, history, and literature
    • combine and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of more complex spoken and written language on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present previously learned as well as newly acquired information on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues using cultural references where appropriate, in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Korean VI

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, cultural nuances, history, the arts, and literature
    • integrate and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences and paragraphs

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Korean VII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social and historical issues, political systems, the arts, and literature
    • apply vocabulary and other linguistic elements to produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Korean VIII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social, philosophical and historical issues, regionalisms, traditions, the arts, and literature
    • produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • expand knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Latin I

    A - Communication

    • provide accurate, written English translations
    • write simple phrases and sentences in Latin as part of the process for understanding written Latin
    • read passages aloud with proper intonation and rhythm
    • read authentic and edited passages appropriate for Latin I
    • comprehend spoken Latin phrases, quotations, and expressions

    B - Culture

    • demonstrate an understanding of perspectives, practices, and products of the Greco-Roman culture
    • interpret cultural practices of the Romans

    C - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and further the knowledge of other disciplines through the study of Latin
    • identify situations and resources in which Latin skills and cultural knowledge may be applied beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes
    • acquire information and recognize distinctive viewpoints via the study of Latin and the Greco- Roman civilization

  • World Languages -- Latin II

    A - Communication

    • read and translate passages, edited and authentic, containing grammar and syntax appropriate for Latin II
    • read Latin passages aloud with accurate pronunciation, proper intonation, and rhythm
    • comprehend spoken Latin phrases, quotations, and expressions
    • write increasingly complex phrases and sentences in Latin as a part of the process for understanding written Latin
    • provide accurately written translations by applying more complex concepts and specialized vocabulary appropriate for Latin II

    B - Culture

    • discuss the perspectives, practices, and products of the Greco-Roman culture
    • identify contributions of the Roman culture

    C - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • recognize and use elements of Latin to increase knowledge of English
    • improve language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes
    • acquire information from reading passages in order to draw connections between modern and classical civilizations
    • use information acquired through the study of Latin to correlate with other subject areas

  • World Languages -- Latin III, IV, V, and Higher

    A - Communication

    • comprehend spoken Latin phrases, quotations, and expressions
    • read Latin passages aloud with accurate pronunciation, proper intonation, and rhythm
    • read authentic passages with supporting notes and commentary appropriate for Advanced Latin
    • demonstrate mastery of advanced grammar topics and rhetorical/poetic devices

    B - Culture

    • analyze the contributions of Roman culture to other civilizations
    • describe and discuss the perspectives, practices, and products of Roman culture

    C - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • improve language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes
    • reinforce and expand the knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the Latin language
    • use elements of the Latin language and literature to gain added knowledge of English
    • read passages in order to compare and contrast contemporary culture with the Roman world

  • World Languages -- Portuguese I

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • conduct brief oral and written exchanges in the target language
    • exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand simple spoken and written messages in the target language
    • demonstrate understanding of simple spoken and written language presented through a variety of media in the target language, based on a variety of topics

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing containing a variety of vocabulary, phrases, and patterns
    • present briefly rehearsed material in the target language

    D - Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products

    • identify perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures where the target language is spoken

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • discuss the significance of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and the students' own culture
    • use information acquired in the study of the target language and information acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another
    • compare basic elements of the target language to the English language
    • recognize current events in the target cultures
    • identify situations and resources in which target language skills and cultural knowledge may be applied beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Portuguese II

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • conduct oral and written exchanges in the target language
    • exchange oral and written information in the target language

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present rehearsed and unrehearsed material in the target language (e.g., skits, poems, short narratives, and songs)
    • present information orally and in writing using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns

    D - Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products

    • identify perspectives, practices, and products of the culture where the target language is spoken and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • develop and apply target language skills and cultural knowledge beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes
    • recognize and use elements of the target language to increase knowledge of English
    • discuss similarities and differences between the cultures studied and the students' own culture
    • identify current events and issues in the target culture
    • use information acquired in the study of the target language to reinforce and correlate with other subject areas

  • World Languages -- Portuguese III

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange (with some originality and spontaneity) oral and written information and ideas in the target language
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language
    • present information orally and in writing using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences

    D - Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products

    • discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • discuss current events and issues in the target cultures
    • improve language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes
    • strengthen knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other disciplines
    • analyze similarities and differences that exist within and among the cultures studied

  • World Languages -- Portuguese IV

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange a variety of oral and written information and ideas in the target language related to history, literature, contemporary events, and issues
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language
    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode)

    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language
    • present information orally and in writing, using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences

    D - Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the cultures studied
    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas

  • World Languages -- Portuguese V

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • combine and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences
    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, history, and literature

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language
    • demonstrate comprehension of more complex spoken and written language on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present previously learned as well as newly acquired information on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues using cultural references where appropriate, in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products

    • describe and discuss the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the cultures studied
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language

  • World Languages -- Spanish for Native Speakers Level 1

    A - Reading

    • analyze an author's point of view
    • determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text
    • read and comprehend literature, including stories, legends, and poems
    • read and evaluate the arguments and supporting evidence of informational text
    • determine a theme or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of a text

    B - Writing

    • write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately
    • use technology, including the Internet, to produce writing Abide by ethical and lawful copyright guidelines
    • write for a range of tasks and purposes
    • write summaries of literary and informational texts
    • produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
    • write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events
    • conduct short research projects to answer questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation
    • develop writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting

    C - Speaking and Listening

    • use digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding
    • participate effectively in collaborative discussions (e.g., one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with partners on a variety of topics, texts, and issues
    • present information and findings clearly, concisely, and logically
    • adapt speech to a variety of contexts, tasks, and points of view

    D - Language

    • develop vocabulary in speaking, reading, and writing contexts to promote conversation, discussions, reading comprehension, and short essay writings
    • begin to use appropriate conventions of standard Spanish grammar and usage when writing or speaking
    • determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
    • use appropriate conventions of standard Spanish capitalization, punctuation, accentuation, and spelling when writing

    E - Culture and Connections

    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes
    • investigate the similarities that exist within and among Spanish-speaking cultures
    • identify and describe perspectives, practices, and products of Hispanic cultures

  • World Languages -- Spanish for Native Speakers Level 2

    A - Reading

    • analyze an author's point of view and its impact on the text
    • determine and discuss a theme or central idea of text and closely analyze its development over the course of a text
    • determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative meanings
    • analyze informational text to determine what is explicit as well as inferred
    • compare and contrast a variety of literature, including stories and poems

    B - Writing

    • develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting
    • produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
    • conduct short, as well as more sustained, research projects to answer questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation
    • write increasingly detailed narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events
    • write for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences
    • write summaries and analyses of literary and informational texts
    • use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products. Abide by ethical and lawful copyright guidelines
    • write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately

    C - Speaking and Listening

    • present detailed information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically
    • adapt speech to a variety of contexts, tasks, and points of view demonstrating command of standard Spanish
    • initiate and participate effectively in collaborative discussions (e.g., one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with partners on a variety of topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own
    • use a variety of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding

    D - Language

    • demonstrate command of the conventions of standard Spanish grammar and usage when writing or speaking
    • demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression
    • demonstrate command of the conventions of standard Spanish capitalization, punctuation, accentuation, and spelling when writing
    • determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases

    E - Culture and Connections

    • investigate the similarities and differences that exist within and among Spanish-speaking cultures
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes
    • identify, describe, and discuss perspectives, practices, and products of Hispanic cultures
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the Spanish language

  • World Languages -- Spanish for Native Speakers Level 3

    A - Reading

    • analyze multiple interpretations of a variety of literature, including stories, dramas, and poems
    • determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative meanings
    • analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story, drama, or informational text
    • analyze informational text to determine what is explicit as well as inferred
    • integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats
    • determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and closely analyze their development over the course of the text
    • cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from a text

    B - Writing

    • develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting
    • write for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences
    • write analyses of literary and informational texts using valid reasoning, in addition to relevant and sufficient evidence
    • write increasingly detailed narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events
    • conduct sustained research projects to answer questions and solve problems, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation
    • write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately
    • produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
    • use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products

    C - Speaking and Listening

    • use a variety of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding
    • initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (e.g., one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with partners on a variety of topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own
    • present detailed information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically appropriate to the audience and task
    • adapt speech to a variety of contexts, tasks, and points of view demonstrating command of standard Spanish

    D - Language

    • determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases
    • demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression
    • demonstrate command of the conventions of standard Spanish grammar and usage when writing or speaking
    • demonstrate command of the conventions of standard Spanish capitalization, punctuation, accentuation, and spelling when writing

    E - Culture and Connections

    • investigate the similarities and differences that exist within and among Spanish-speaking cultures
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the Spanish language
    • identify, describe, and discuss perspectives, practices, and products of Hispanic cultures
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Spanish I

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice low to novice-mid level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-low to novice-mid level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-low level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-low level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- Spanish II

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal spoken conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in spoken conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level
    • exchange information and ideas in both formal and informal written conversations; interact and negotiate meaning in written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions, achieving the novice mid to novice-high level

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of listening
    • understand, interpret, and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics, achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level of reading

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • in speaking, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level
    • in writing, present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers achieving the novice-mid to novice-high level

    D - Cultures

    • engage in cultural investigation and interaction; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the diverse cultures representing the target-language communities

    E - Connections

    • connect language and cultural study with information learned in other school classes or disciplines, such as language arts, math, science, and social studies
    • investigate how language and cultural knowledge connect to college and career opportunities

    F - Comparisons

    • investigate cultural comparisons; use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one's own
    • investigate linguistic comparisons; explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and one's own language

    G - Communities

    • investigate how language and cultures studied are present in school, local, and global communities
    • investigate lifelong learning; set goals and reflect on progress in using languages for enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement

  • World Languages -- Spanish III

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange (with some originality and spontaneity) oral and written information and ideas in the target language
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other disciplines
    • analyze similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • strengthen knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • discuss current events and issues in the target culture(s)
    • improve language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Spanish IV

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange a variety of oral and written information and ideas in the target language related to history, literature, contemporary events, and issues
    • initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate understanding of spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present information orally and in writing, using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic material in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Spanish V

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, history, and literature
    • combine and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of more complex spoken and written language on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand more complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • present previously learned as well as newly acquired information on topics related to contemporary, historical, and literary events and issues using cultural references where appropriate, in increasingly complex sentences
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of the connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Spanish VI

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to contemporary events, cultural nuances, history, the arts, and literature
    • integrate and extend known elements and conversational input to create sentences and paragraphs

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, skits, and/or short plays in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • analyze the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Spanish VII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social and historical issues, political systems, the arts, and literature
    • apply vocabulary and other linguistic elements to produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss in the target language perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes

  • World Languages -- Spanish VIII

    A - Communication: Interpersonal Mode

    • exchange oral and written information and ideas in the target language on topics related to social, philosophical and historical issues, regionalisms, traditions, the arts, and literature
    • produce original extended oral and written discourse

    B - Communication: Interpretive Mode

    • demonstrate comprehension of increasingly complex spoken and written communication in the target language presented through a variety of media, including authentic materials
    • interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand increasingly complex spoken and written messages in the target language

    C - Communication: Presentational Mode

    • synthesize vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in extended oral and written discourse
    • present stories, poems, skits, short plays, and/or speeches in the target language

    D - Culture

    • describe and discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the culture(s) studied and how they are interrelated

    E - Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

    • expand knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas
    • evaluate the similarities and differences that exist within and among the culture(s) studied
    • expand knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of linguistic elements of the target language
    • apply language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes