World Languages Department Frameworks
| STRANDS | PreK-12 STANDARDS |
| Communication Students use the skill of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
PreK-12 STANDARD 1 Students of modern languages will converse in a language other then English to provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. Students of classical languages will engage in simple oral exchanges and will develop reading skills, with discussions of texts conducted in English. |
PreK-12 STANDARD 2 Students will understand and interpret ideas and information written or spoken in a language other than English. In classical language study, discusion will be conducted in English |
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PreK-12 STANDARD 3 Students of modern languages will write and speak in a language other than English to present information, concepts, and ideas on a variety of topics. Presentations in classical language classes will usually take the form of speaking or writing in English. |
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| Cultures Students gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures. |
PreK-12 STANDARD 4 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the traditions, perspectives, and products of the cluture studied, including human commonalities as reflected in history, literature, and the visual and performing arts. In classical language study, discussion and writing will be in English. |
| Comparisons Students develop insight into the nature of language and cluture by comparing their own language and culture with another |
PreK-12 STANDARD 5 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language through comparison of the language studied with their own. In classical language study, discussion and writing will be in English. |
PreK-12 STANDARD 6 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparison of the target culture with their own. In classical langauge study, discussion and writing will be in English. |
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| Connections Students make connections with other subject areas and acquire information. |
PreK-12 STANDARD 7 Students of modern and classical languages will use the target language to reinforce and expand their knowledge of other disciplines and to acquire new information and knowledge. In classical language study, discussion and presentations will be in English. |
| Communities Students participate in communities at home and around the world in other languages. |
PreK-12 STANDARD 8 Students will use languages other than English within and beyond the school setting. Students of classical languages will recognize elements of classical languages and ancient cultures in the world around them, and they will share insights derived from their study of classical languages with other within and beyond the classroom setting. |