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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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