Content Standards Met

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Standard 1 - Students will communicate in world language for multiple purposes within various contexts.

Indicator 1.1 - Students use oral and written language to provide information, exchange ideas, and explain concepts in formal and informal communications.

Benchmark:  1.1a:  Initiate, sustain and conclude conversations with others in various social situations.
Benchmark:  1.1b:  Interpret, and respond to information on a wide variety of topics.
Benchmark:  1.1c:  Prepare various forms of formal and informal written communication.

           Indicator 1.2 - Comprehend the main ideas and significant details in 
           oral and written presentation in the target language.
           
           Benchmark:  1.2c:  Use the target language to present a personal 
           synthesis of ideas and details found in oral and written communication.
           
           Indicator 1.4 - Determine when the comprehension of language 
           surpasses the ability to produce it, and use circumstances to 
           successfully communicate messages.
           
           Benchmark:  1.4b:  Develop effective questioning strategies to clarify 
           information.
           Benchmark:  1.4c:  Use a variety of language strategies to convey 
           meaning.

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Standard 2 - Students will gain knowledge and understanding of other peoples and cultures through the study of the target language.

Indicator 2.1 - Examine various interactions and patterns of behavior typical of the target culture.

Benchmark:  2.1c:  Respond and interact according to the accepted cultural practices of the target culture

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Standard 3 - Students will use world language to increase their understanding of the home language and culture.

Indicator 3.1 - Analyze how linguistic elements are used to convey meaning in the home and target languages.

Benchmark:  3.1a:  Compare/contrast how voice inflections, word order, phrase groupings, and other linguistic elements are used to convey meaning in the home and target languages.
Benchmark:  3.1b:  Analyze the influence of the target language on vocabulary development in the home language.

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Standard 4 - Students will use world languages to Internet in multilingual communities and to analyze career options in a global marketplace.

Indicator 4.1 - Use culturally authentic texts and media as a response for personal, academic, and professional growth.

Benchmark:  4.1b:  Evaluate how information/effect may be lost or diminished in translated sources.

Indicator 4.2 - Analyze the use of the target language in the community, state, nation, and world.

Benchmark:  4.2a:  Evaluate the importance of the target language and culture in daily life.
Benchmark:  4.2b:  Analyze ways the target language and culture are reflected in the state and nation.
Benchmark:  4.2c:  Analyze applications of the target language in local, national, and international marketplaces.

Indicator 4.3 - Evaluate career options and needs or corporation and businesses of the target language and culture.

Benchmark:  4.3b:  Explore career opportunities in which proficiency in a world language is necessary.
Benchmark:  4.3c:  Analyze how understanding more than one language and culture supports professional development and career growth, and earning potential.

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Standard 5 - Students will use knowledge and perspectives that can be gained only through the target language and culture.

Indicator 5.1 - Integrate information and perspectives gained from the target language and culture into various aspects of learning.

Benchmark:  5.1a:  Incorporate prior knowledge an experience gained from target language study in other learning experiences.
Benchmark:  5.1b:  Transfer and apply skills and learning strategies common to the language classroom to other disciplines.
Benchmark:  5.1c:  Apply key concepts, ideas, and vocabulary/terms from the target culture and language to enhance understanding of key concepts in other areas of study.