Arizona Foreign Language Standards

Scottsdale Unified School District
Foreign Language Exploratory and Core Curriculum
Introduction
The following pages constitute the mission statement of the foreign language core curriculum. This curriculum has
been aligned with the Arizona State Standards adopted by the State Board of Education on April 27, 1998. The
seven Arizona State Standards are Communication (Standards 1, 2, and 3), Culture (Standard 4), Connections
(Standard 5), Comparisons (Standard 6), and Communities (Standard 7). All schools are expected to use this core
curriculum as the basis for planning foreign language instruction. Teachers are encouraged to extend, expand, and
enrich from this base as needed to meet the needs of their students.
Page Layout
Descriptions are provided for each curricular standard and goal.
Standard, goal, numbering system:
1.3. = Standard 1 Goal 3

4.10. = Standard 4 Goal 10
Proficiency
Exploratory–Introduce and Develop: It is expected that the goals of the Foreign Language Exploratory
curriculum will be introduced during the course.
Level I–Introduce and Develop: It is expected that the goals of the Foreign Language curriculum will be
introduced during the course. These goals will be further developed as needed.
Level II–Mastery: It is expected that the goals introduced in the Level I course will be mastered in Level II. In
addition some goals will be introduced in Level II.
Level III–Reinforce: Generally the goals of the Foreign Language curriculum have been mastered in Level II;
therefore, in Level III these goals will be reinforced and developed more completely. Goals that were
introduced in Level II will be mastered in Level III.
Levels IV and V–Reinforce: The advanced levels of the Foreign Language curriculum emphasize developing a
deep understanding of the language.
Assessment
Student achievement in foreign language will be assessed in several ways. The teacher will assess the student
through daily observations and classroom tests. During the 2000 – 2001 school year, foreign language teachers will
develop a proficiency test for the Level I French and Spanish programs. Students will be assessed in the areas of
reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the target language.
Foreign Language Exploratory Curriculum
Based on the Arizona Foreign Language Academic Standards
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Scottsdale School District’s Foreign Language Exploratory Program is:
1. To develop the student’s appreciation of and respect for another culture
2. To foster an interest in pursuing a more comprehensive language study in middle and/or
high school
We believe:
1. All students can be successful language learners and learn about different cultures.
2. All students can examine how foreign language study enhances their personal growth and development, as
evidenced by:
a. higher academic performance in all subject areas

b. improved English skills
c. reinforcement of learning skills
d. marketable job skills
e. increased awareness of cultural diversity
f. economic rewards for foreign language skills
g. enhanced travel experiences
3. Foreign language exploratory programs should reflect the developmental nature of language acquisition,
which include a balanced approach in the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
4. Students acquire proficiency at varied rates in multiple settings and through diverse learning styles.
5. Connections are made with other disciplines through the study of languages.
6. All students will develop a greater understanding of their own language and community through the study
of a second language.
7. Many areas of the curriculum will be reinforced and enriched in the foreign language exploratory
classroom.
Foreign Language Curriculum
Mission Statement
The teachers, parents, and administrators in the Scottsdale School District envision a future in which all students
will develop proficiency in world languages. Because of instantaneous worldwide communications and a global
economy, it is imperative for learners to become competent in their ability to communicate with non-English
speakers.
We believe:
1. All students can be successful language learners and learn about different cultures.
2. All students will be aware how foreign language study enhances their personal growth and development,
as evidenced by:
a. higher academic performance in all subject areas

b. improved English skills
c. reinforcement of learning skills
d. marketable job skills
e. increased awareness of cultural diversity
f. economic rewards for foreign language skills
g. enhanced travel experiences
3. Foreign language instructional programs should reflect the developmental nature of language acquisition,
which include a balanced approach in the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
4. Students develop proficiency at varied rates in multiple settings and through diverse learning styles.
5. Connections are made with other disciplines through the study of languages.
6. All students will develop a greater understanding of their own language and community through the study
of a second language.
7. Many areas of the curriculum will be reinforced and enriched in the foreign language classroom.
Exploratory
Standard – Goal
Standard 1 Interprets Written and Spoken Communication

The student will understand and interpret written and spoken communication on a variety of topics in the target
language.
1.1 Responds to Oral Commands

The student will respond to simple oral commands.
1.2 Understands Simple Words and Expressions

The student will read and understand simple words and expressions (e.g., time, weather,
numbers, school, dates, food, family, animals, colors, clothing, places, activities/hobbies,
sports, and pastimes).
Standard 2 Engages in Oral and Written Exchanges

The student will engage in oral and written exchanges in the target language. These exchanges include providing
and obtaining information, expressing feelings and preferences, as well as exchanging ideas and opinions
2.1 Greets People

The student will greet people, make small talk, and close conversations.
2.2 Gives and Follows Instructions

The student will give and follow simple instructions.
2.3 Asks and Answers Questions

The student will ask and answer questions.
2.4 Expresses Likes and Dislikes

The student will express likes and dislikes.
Standard 3 Presents Information in Target Language

The student will present information and ideas in the target language on a variety of topics to listeners and readers.
3.1 Recites Materials with Expression

The student will recite short and simple materials (e.g., stories, songs, poems, advertisements,
and popular sayings) with appropriate expression.
3.2 Writes or Orally Presents Short Messages

The student will write or orally present short messages.
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CCGFL-Exploratory
Exploratory
Standard – Goal
Standard 4 Knows Appropriate Interactions Within the Culture

The student will know “what to do when” and “what to say while doing it” in the culture of the target language and
use this knowledge to interact appropriately. They will also understand and respect the differences in cultural points
of view, cultural products, and social and religious practices.
4.1 Uses Appropriate Expressions

The student will identify and discuss gestures and oral expressions for greetings, leave-takings,
and courtesy phrases.
4.2 Participates in Activities

The student will participate in age-appropriate cultural activities such as games, songs,
celebrations, and short dialogues.
4.3 Describes Objects from the Cultures

The student will identify and describe a variety of objects from the cultures (e.g., toys, clothing,
buildings, and foods).
4.4 Identifies Parts of the World

The student will identify parts of the world where the target language is spoken.
4.5 Identifies Behaviors

The student will identify and discuss (in English, if necessary) typical social behaviors from the
target culture in a variety of specific settings.
4.6 Identifies Countries

The student will identify on a map the countries where the target language is spoken and
recognize the major cities and geographical features.
4.7 Identifies Areas in the U.S.

The student will identify the areas in the U.S. where the target language is most commonly
spoken, noticing the social and cultural impact on the area.
4.8 Recognizes the Richness of the Culture

The student will recognize how the target language and its culture add to the richness of our
own cultural diversity.
CCGFL-Exploratory
Exploratory
Standard – Goal
Standard 5 Utilizes the Target Language in Other Subject Areas

The student will use the target language and authentic sources to reinforce and/or learn other content from the other
subject areas.
5.1 Explores a Variety of Topics

The student will explore topics related to other school subjects in the target language including
weather terms, math facts, and parts of the body.
5.2 Comprehends and Responds to Literature

The student will read or listen to, then discuss age-appropriate folk tales, short stories, poems,
and songs that are written for native speakers.
Standard 6 Develops an Appreciation of His/Her Own Language

The student will develop insights into their own language and their own culture through the study of the target
language.
6.1 Recognizes That Words Are Borrowed

The student will recognize that words are borrowed from one language by another.
6.2 Compares the Celebrations

The student will compare and contrast the traditions and celebrations of the target culture and
his/her own culture (e.g., Halloween and Dia de los Muertos; Bastille Day, and Independence
Day).
6.3 Identifies and Compares the Cultural Perspectives

The student will identify and compare (in English, if necessary) social and cultural situations
related to family, school, work, and play in their own culture with the culture being studied.
6.4 Distinguishes Between Sound and Writing Systems

The student will distinguish between the sound system and the writing system of the target
language and the same elements in their own language.
Standard 7 Utilizes Opportunities

The student will use the target language within and beyond the school setting.
7.1 Performs in the Target Language

The student will perform a song or skit in the target language for the class.
7.2 Shares Cultural Information

The student will share cultural information about the target culture as well as vocabulary in the
target language with classmates and family.
CCGFL-Exploratory
Level I
Standard – Goal
P

The student will understand and interpret written and spoken communication on a variety of topics in the target
language.


The student will read and understand simple words and expressions (time, weather,
1.3 Comprehends Short Narratives

The student will comprehend short conversations/stories on familiar topics.
1.4 Identifies People Based on Descriptions

The student will identify people and objects based on oral and written descriptions.
1.5 Interprets Visual or Auditory Cues

The student will interpret gestures, intonation, and other visual or auditory cues.
1.6 Comprehends Main Ideas or Short Stories

The student will comprehend the main ideas and identify the principal characters of short
stories or children’s literature.
1.7 Comprehends Narratives Using Level I Vocabulary

The student will comprehend and interpret a brief narrative or poem using Level 1 vocabulary.
1.8 Comprehends Written Messages

The student will comprehend brief written messages and short personal notes.
1.9 Comprehends Simple Recorded Material

The student will comprehend simple recorded material.
1.10 Follows Simple Written Instructions

The student will follow simple written instructions.
CCG-FL-L1
Level I
Standard – Goal

The student will engage in oral and written exchanges which include providing and obtaining information,
expressing feelings and preferences, and exchanging ideas and opinions in the target language.
2.1 Greetings, Small Talk, and Conversations

The student will greet people, make small talk, and conclude conversations.

The student will give and follow simple instructions and ask and answer questions.

2.4 Describes People, Places, and Things

The student will describe people, places, and things in his/her daily life.
2.5 Identifies Occupations

The student will identify occupations in the target language.
2.6 Expresses Feelings

The student will express feelings.
2.7 Gives and Follows Directions

The student will give and follow directions to carry out a specific task and ask questions
for clarification.
2.8 Acquires Goods or Information

The student will acquire goods or information through interaction.
2.9 Expresses and Reacts to Feelings

The student will express and react to a variety of feelings.
2.10 Uses Idiomatic Expressions

The student will use basic idiomatic expressions in oral and written communication.


The student will recite short and simple materials (stories, songs, poems, advertisements, and
popular sayings) with appropriate expression.
CCG-FL-L1
Level I
Standard – Goal

The student will communicate short messages.
3.3 Presents Descriptions to a Group

The student will present descriptions of familiar people, places, and things to a group.
3.4 Performs Short Presentations

The student will perform short skits, poems, and songs.
3.5 Presents Biographical Information

The student will present basic biographical information about self or others in front of a group.

The student will know “what to do when” and “what to say while doing it” in the culture and use this knowledge to
interact appropriately. He/She will also understand the relationships between cultural perspectives, products, and
practices within cultures.

The student will use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings, leave-takings, and
courtesy phrases.


The student will identify and describe a variety of objects from the cultures.
4.4 Specifies Parts of the World

The student will specify parts of the world where the target language is spoken.
4.5 Identifies and Locates Countries

The student will identify and locate on a map the countries where the target language is spoken
and the major cities and geographical features.

The student will identify and discuss (in English, if necessary) typical behaviors from the target
culture in a variety of specific settings.
CCG-FL-L1
Level I
Standard – Goal
4.7 Uses the Language Appropriately

The student will use culturally appropriate language and behaviors in basic school and
social situations.
4.8 Interprets Cultural Messages

The student will interpret cultural messages expressed in signs, symbols, advertisements, etc., in
the target language and body language.
4.9 Participates in Cultural Practices

The student will investigate and/or participate in age-appropriate cultural practices related to
business, sports, and entertainment.
4.10 Responds to Verbal and Non-Verbal Expressions

The student will use and/or respond appropriately to basic idiomatic verbal and
nonverbal expressions.
4.11 Produces Products of the Culture

The student will identify, experience, or make products expressive of the culture
(advertisements, food, stories, and poems).

The student will recognize how the target language and its culture add to the richness of his/her
4.13 Recognizes the Culture’s Social Behavior

The student will recognize simple themes, ideas, or perspectives of the culture’s social behavior
within given cultures.
4.14 Identifies U.S. Areas Where the Language Is Spoken

spoken, noting the impacts.
4.15 Recognizes the Differences Between Formal and Informal Language

The student will recognize when to switch between formal and informal language.
4.16 Utilizes the Language in a Variety of Settings

The student will use formal and informal language appropriately in a variety of settings.
4.17 Explains How the Language Adds to Our Cultural Diversity

The student will explain how the target language and its culture add to the richness of
cultural diversity.
CCG-FL-L1
Level I
Standard – Goal
4.18 Discusses the Behaviors of the Cultures Studied

The student will identify, analyze, and discuss various patterns of behavior or interactions
typical of the culture studied.

subject areas.

weather terms, math facts, measurements, animals or geographical concepts (difficulty
appropriate to Level I).

The student will read or listen to and talk about age-appropriate folk tales, short stories, poems,

The student will develop insights into his/her own language and his/her own culture through the study of the
target language.


The student will make basic comparisons between the celebrations of the target culture and
his/her own culture (Halloween and Dia de los Muertos; Bastille Day and Independence Day).
6.3 Recognizes Artifacts

The student will recognize that cultures have artifacts, such as symbols, advertisements, and
songs that serve similar purposes.

The student will identify and compare (in English, if necessary) cultural perspectives of people in
both his/her own culture and the culture being studied relating to family, school, work, and play.
6.5 Recognizes Word/Idea Borrowing

The student will recognize (in English, if necessary) the process of word/idea borrowing from
one language by another.
CCG-FL-L1
Level I
Standard – Goal

language and the same elements in his/her own language.
6.7 Compares Appropriate Gestures

The student will compare appropriate gestures in the target language and culture studied to
his/her own.
6.8 Understands Idiomatic Expressions

The student will understand how idiomatic expressions impact communication and reflect culture.
6.9 Demonstrates an Awareness of Expression

The student will demonstrate an awareness that there is more than one way to express ideas
cross language.
6.10 Recognizes the Linguistic and Cultural Concepts

The student will recognize that there are linguistic and cultural concepts that exist in one
language and not in another.
6.11 Compares and Contrasts Art Forms

The student will compare and contrast a variety of art forms (music, dance, visual arts, and
drama) with his/her own culture through oral and/or written descriptions and/or performance.
6.12 Compares and Contrasts Linguistic Elements

The student will compare and contrast various elements of the target language, such as time or
tense, with parallel linguistic elements in English.
6.13 Utilizes Basic Idiomatic Expressions

The student will use basic idiomatic expressions in appropriate contexts.

7.1 Participates in Cultural Events

The student will choose to participate in school or community celebrations or events.

The student will perform in the target language for the class.
CCG-FL-L1
Level II
Standard – Goal

The student will understand and interpret written and spoken communication on a variety of topics in the
target language.






1.7 Comprehends Narratives Using Level II Vocabulary




1.11 Identifies Emotions from Reading Materials

The student will identify emotions and feelings from selected reading material.
CCG-FL-L2
Level II
Standard – Goal
1.12 Comprehends Main Ideas

The student will comprehend the main idea in authentic oral and written materials on a
familiar topic.




2.4 Describes People, Places, and Things




for clarification.
2.8 Acquires Goods or Information



CCG-FL-L2
Level II
Standard – Goal
2.11 Exchanges Information About Experiences

The student will exchange information about personal events and memorable experiences.
2.12 States Opinions

The student will state opinions about objects, people, and events in their everyday lives.
2.13 Compares and Contrasts Ideas

The student will compare and contrast ideas, people, places, and things.








courtesy phrases.

CCG-FL-L2
Level II
Standard – Goal



The student will identify and locate on a map the countries where the target language is spoken
and the major cities and geographical features.


social situations.



The student will use and/or respond appropriately to basic idiomatic verbal and non-
verbal expressions.


The student will recognize how the target language and its culture add to the richness of his/her

CCG-FL-L2
Level II
Standard – Goal




The student will explain how the target language and its culture add to the richness of
cultural diversity.


subject areas.

appropriate to Level II).


The student will develop insights into his/her own language and his/her own culture through the study of the
target language.


CCG-FL-L2
Level II
Standard – Goal





his/her own.


cross language.


drama) with his/her own culture through oral and/or written descriptions and/or performance.


CCG-FL-L2
Level II
Standard – Goal



7.3 Presents Information

The student will present information to others (in English, if necessary) about the target
language and culture.
CCG-FL-L2
Level III
Standard – Goal

target language.


numbers, school, dates, food, family, animals, colors, clothing, places,
activities/hobbies, sports, and pastimes).




1.7 Comprehends Narratives Using Level III Vocabulary

The student will comprehend and interpret a brief narrative or poem using Level III vocabulary.




CCG-FL-L3
Level III
Standard – Goal

The student will comprehend the main idea in authentic oral and written materials on
a familiar topic.
1.13 Identifies Variety of Genre

The student will identify characteristics of variety of literary genres (e.g., short stories,
plays, and essays).
1.14 Identifies Parts of Short Stories

The student will identify parts of a short story (e.g., climax, main idea, and conflict).
1.15 Comprehends Well-Developed Paragraphs

The student will comprehend well-developed paragraphs containing complex sentences
and idiomatic expressions.

The student will comprehend the main ideas and significant details in both oral
presentations and written text.




2.4 Describes Things in Daily Life



CCG-FL-L3
Level III
Standard – Goal

for clarification.
2.8 Acquires Goods Through Information



2.11 Exchanges Information About Experiences


The student will state opinions about objects, people, and events in their everyday lives.

2.14 Develops and Proposes Solutions

The student will develop and propose solutions to issues and problems cooperatively with
other students.
2.15 Supports Opinions

The student will support opinions with factual information.

The student will use basic idiomatic expression in oral and written communication.
2.17 Utilizes Complex Sentences

The student will use complex sentences with connective expressions and idioms in oral
and written communication.
CCG-FL-L3
Level III
Standard – Goal


The student will recite short and simple materials (e.g., stories, songs, poems,
advertisements, and popular sayings) with appropriate expression.




The student will present basic biographical information about self or others in front of a
group.
3.6 Presents Written Reports

The student will present written reports and summaries.
3.7 Presents Brief Monologues

The student will present a brief speech (monologue).
3.8 Retells a Story

The student will retell a story.


The student will use appropriate gestures and oral expressions for greetings, leave-takings,
and courtesy phrases.

CCG-FL-L3
Level III
Standard – Goal



The student will identify and locate on a map the countries where the target language is
spoken and the major cities and geographical features.

The student will identify and discuss (in English, if necessary) typical behaviors from the
target culture in a variety of specific settings.

social situations.

The student will interpret cultural messages expressed in signs, symbols, advertisements,
etc., in the target language and body language.

The student will investigate and/or participate in age-appropriate cultural practices related
to business, sports, and entertainment.

The student will use and/or respond appropriately to basic idiomatic verbal and non-
verbal expressions.


The student will recognize how the target language and its culture add to the richness of
our own cultural diversity.

The student will recognize simple themes, ideas, or perspectives of the culture’s social
behavior within given cultures.
CCG-FL-L3
Level III
Standard – Goal

The student will identify the areas in the U.S. where the target language is most
commonly spoken, noting the impacts.


The student will explain how the target language and its culture add to the richness of our
cultural diversity.


Standard 5 `Utilizes the Target Language in Other Subject Areas

subject areas.

The student will explore topics related to other school subjects in the target language
including weather terms, math facts, measurements, animals or geographical concepts
(difficulty appropriate to Level III).

The student will read or listen to and talk about age-appropriate folk tales, short stories,
poems, and songs that are written for native speakers.
5.3 Discusses School Subjects

The student will discuss topics in other school subjects in the target language.
5.4 Presents Reports on School Topics

The student will present reports in the target language orally and/or in writing on topics
beings studied in other classes.

The student will develop insights into his/her own language and his/her own culture through the study of the target
language.

CCG-FL-L3
Level III
Standard – Goal

The student will make basic comparisons between the celebrations of the target culture
and his/her own culture (Halloween and Dia de los Muertos; Bastille Day and
Independence Day).

The student will recognize that cultures have artifacts, such as symbols, advertisements,
and songs that serve similar purposes.

The student will identify and compare (in English, if necessary) cultural perspectives of
people in both his/her own culture and the culture being studied relating to family, school,
work, and play.

The student will recognize (in English, if necessary) the process of word/idea
borrowing from one language by another.

The student will distinguish between the sound system and the writing system of the
target language and the same elements in his/her own language.

The student will compare appropriate gestures in the target language and culture studied
to his/her own.

The student will understand how idiomatic expressions impact communication and
reflect culture.

The student will demonstrate an awareness that there is more than one way to express
ideas cross language.


The student will compare and contrast a variety of art forms (music, dance, visual arts,
and drama) with his/her own culture through oral and/or written descriptions and/or
performance.
CCG-FL-L3
Level III
Standard – Goal

The student will compare and contrast various elements of the target language, such as
time or tense, with parallel linguistic elements in English.


The student will use the target language within and beyond the school setting



7.4 Utilizes Outside Resources

The student will use outside resources to select books, magazines, and CDs, in the target
language and share their content with others.
7.5 Identifies Community Resources

The student will identify people in the community who use the target language in their
work; invite them to share information with the class and ask them questions.
7.6 Creates Original Materials

The student will create original materials (short stories, poems, and crafts) to exchange
with classes in other communities or countries.
CCG-FL-L3
Level IV
Standard – Goal

target language.





1.6 Comprehends Main Ideas of Short Stories

1.7 Comprehends Narratives Using Level IV Vocabulary





CCG-FL-L4
Level IV
Standard – Goal

The student will comprehend the main idea in authentic oral and written materials on a familiar
topic.
1.13 Identifies Variety of Genres

The student will identify characteristics of a variety of literary genres, (short stories, plays,
and essays).

The student will identify parts of a short story, (climax, main idea, and conflict).

The student will comprehend well-developed paragraphs containing complex sentences and
idiomatic expressions.

The student will comprehend the main ideas and significant details in both oral presentations
and written text.
1.17 Describes Main Ideas and Characters

The student will comprehend the main ideas or themes and identify and describe the main
characters in selected literary texts.
1.18 Comprehends, Interprets, and Analyzes Literary Styles

The student will comprehend, interpret, and analyze the style of a s short piece of fiction or
essay on familiar topics.
1.19 Comprehends Authentic Material

The student will comprehend authentic newspapers and magazine articles.

2.1 Greets People


CCG-FL-L4
Level IV
Standard – Goal


The student will describe people, places, and things in their daily lives.



The student will give and follow directions to carry out a specific task and ask questions for
clarification.
2.8 Acquires Goods Through Interaction



The student will use idiomatic expressions in oral and written communication.
2.11 Exchanges Information about Experiences


The student will state opinions about objects, people, and events present in their everyday lives.


other students.

CCG-FL-L4
Level IV
Standard – Goal


The student will use complex sentences with connective expressions and idioms in oral and
written communication.
2.18 Expresses Opinions

The student will express and support opinions on a variety of topics, concepts, and ideas.
2.19 Narrates Stories

The student will narrate anecdotes and original stories.
2.20 Discusses and Presents Variety of Topics

The student will discuss ideas, events, or texts successfully with native speakers in conversation
or as a presentation to a group.
2.21 Debates Issues

The student will debate, argue, and negotiate on a variety of issues.
2.22 Analyzes Literary Works

The student will write analyses of literary works, noting stylistic conventions and cultural nuances.
2.23 Conducts Comparisons

The student will conduct a comparative analysis of two or more authentic written or recorded
works in the target language.


3.2 Writes or Presents Brief Messages

The student will write or orally present brief messages which provide information.

CCG-FL-L4
Level IV
Standard – Goal

The student will perform short plays, poems, and songs.



3.8 Retells a Story

3.9 Performs Short Skits

The student will perform short, student-created skits and scenes.
3.10 Shares Feelings

The student will share interpretations, reactions, and feelings about a piece of literature.
3.11 Prepares Audio/Video Recordings

The student will prepare tape (audio) or video-recorded materials.
3.12 Presents Research Project

The student will present a research project orally or publish it in writing or in a video.


courtesy phrases.

CCG-FL-L4
Level IV
Standard – Goal

The student will identify and describe a variety of objects from the cultures (toys, dress,


The student will identify on a map the countries where the target language is spoken and the
major cities and geographical features.


social situations.


4.10 Responds to Verbal and Non -Verbal Expressions

The student will use and/or respond appropriately to idiomatic verbal and non-verbal expressions.

The student will identify, experience, or produce expressive products of the culture
(advertisements, stories, and poems).


CCG-FL-L4
Level IV
Standard – Goal



cultural diversity.


4.19 Appraises Cultural Products

The student will investigate and explain the function of products of the culture (institutions,
crafts, laws, and music) and their relationship to cultural perspectives.

subject areas.

appropriate to Level IV).



The student will present reports in the target language orally and/or in writing on topics being
studied in other classes.
CCG-FL-L4
Level IV
Standard – Goal

The student will develop insights into their own language and their own culture through the study of the
target language.




The student will identify and compare (in English, if necessary) cultural perspectives of
people in both his/her own culture and the culture being studied relating to family, school,
work, and play.



his/her own.


across language.
CCG-FL-L4
Level IV
Standard – Goal


drama) with their own culture through oral and/or written descriptions and/or performance.


The student will use idiomatic expressions in appropriate contexts.
6.14 Compares and Contrasts Current Issues

The student will compare and contrast the treatment of current issues in both the target culture
and the student’s culture by drawing on authentic texts.
6.15 Communicates Purposes

The student will use the target language and culture to carry out specific communicative
purposes (motivating others, telling a story, conducting business).
6.16 Utilizes Opportunities

The student will realize that other political and social systems exist outside the U.S. that are
acceptable and valid.


The student will participate in a school or community celebration.


CCG-FL-L4
Level IV
Standard – Goal

The student will use the library to select books, magazines, and CDs, in the target language and
share their content with others.

The student will identify people in the community who use the target language in their work;
invite them to share information with the class and ask them questions.

The student will create original materials (short stories, poems, and crafts) to exchange with
classes in other communities or countries.
7.7 Researches and Presents Topics

The student will research and present a topic related to the target language or culture, using
resources available outside the classroom.
7.8 Writes Letters

The student will write letters or electronic messages to native speakers.
7.9 Selects and Reports Individual Interests

The student will identify and select written or oral materials of individual interest; report on
them to others.
CCG-FL-L4
Level V
Standard – Goal

target language.


The student will read and understand simple words and expressions (time, weather, numbers, school,
dates, food, family, animals, colors, clothing, places, activities/hobbies, sports, and pastimes).



1.6 Comprehends Main Ideas of Short Stories

1.7 Comprehends Narratives Using Level V Vocabulary




1.11 Identifies Emotions from Reading Material

CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal

The student will comprehend the main idea in authentic oral and written materials on a
familiar topic.
1.13 Identifies Variety of Genres

The student will identify characteristics of a variety of literary genres, (short stories, plays,
and essays).

The student will identify parts of a short story (climax, main idea, and conflict).

The student will comprehend well-developed paragraphs containing complex sentences and
idiomatic expressions.

The student will comprehend the main ideas and significant details in both oral presentations
and written text.
1.17 Describes Main Ideas and Characters

The student will comprehend the main ideas or themes and identify and describe the main
characters in selected literary texts.
1.18 Comprehends, Interprets, and Analyzes Literary Styles

The student will comprehend, interpret, and analyze the style of a short piece of fiction or essay
on familiar topics.
1.19 Comprehends Authentic Material

The student will comprehend authentic newspapers and magazine articles.
1.20 Analyzes Poems

The student will read a poem and analyze its components.
1.21 Analyzes Genres

The student will analyze characteristics of a variety of literary genres including poetry.
1.22 Comprehends Nuances

The student will identify and comprehend cultural nuances, including humor, in written and
spoken language.
CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal
1.23 Analyzes Literary Texts

The student will analyze and determine the significance of the principal themes and
characteristics of a major literary text.
1.24 Analyzes Writing Styles

The student will analyze the styles of two or more authors within one genre.
1.25 Engages in Conversation with Native Speakers

1.26 Debates Issues

The student will debate, argue, and negotiate a variety of issues.
1.27 Analyzes Literary Styles

1.28 Compares Authentic Works


2.1 Greets People




The student will describe people, places, and things in their daily lives.

CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal


for clarification.
2.8 Acquires Goods Through Interaction



2.11 Exchanges Information about Experiences


The student will state opinions about objects, people, and events present in their everyday lives.

The student will be able to compare and contrast ideas, people, places, and things.

other students.



The student will use complex sentences with connective expressions and idioms in oral and
written communication.
2.18 Expresses Opinions

The student will express and support opinions on a variety of topics, concepts, and ideas.
CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal
2.19 Narrates Stories
The student will narrate anecdotes and original stories.
2.20 Discusses and Presents a Variety of Topics

2.21 Debates Issues

The student will debate, argue, and negotiate on a variety of issues.
2.22 Analyzes Literary Works

2.23 Conducts Comparisons



3.2 Writes or Presents Brief Messages

The student will write or orally present brief messages which provide information.


The student will perform short plays, poems, and songs.

The student will be able to present basic biographical information about self or others in front
of a group.


CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal
3.8 Retells a Story
3.9 Performs Short Skits

The student will be able to perform short, student-created skits and scenes.
3.10 Shares Feelings

The student will share interpretations, reactions, and feelings about a piece of literature.
3.11 Prepares Audio/Video Recordings

The student will prepare tape (audio) or video-recorded materials.
3.12 Presents Research Project

The student will present a research project orally or publish it in writing or in a video.
3.13 Appraises Authentic Materials

The student will decipher and respond to various authentic materials.
3.14 Presents Persuasive Arguments

The student will present persuasive arguments effectively on a range of topics.
3.15 Presents Humor

The student will present a humorous story, anecdote, or joke.

The student will know “what to do when” and “what to say while doing it” in the culture, and use this knowledge to

courtesy phrases.


The student will identify and describe a variety of objects from the cultures (toys, dress,
CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal


The student will identify on a map the countries where the target language is spoken and the
major cities and geographical features.


social situations.



The student will use and/or respond appropriately to idiomatic verbal and non-verbal expressions.

The student will identify, experience, or produce expressive products of the culture
(advertisements, stories, and poems).



CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal


cultural diversity.


4.19 Appraises Cultural Products

The student will investigate and explain the function of products of the culture (institutions,
crafts, laws, and music) and their relationship to cultural perspectives.

4.21 Identifies Literary Masterpieces

The student will identify the target language’s literary masterpieces and their authors.
4.22 Examines Relationships and Perspectives

The student will identify, discuss, and analyze products of the culture (social, economic, and
political institutions) and the relationships between these institutions and the perspectives of
the culture.
4.23 Examines Cultural Products

The student will experience, discuss, and analyze products expressive of the culture including
selections from various literary genres and the visual arts.
4.24 Recognizes Authors from Historical Periods

The student will recognize the similarities and differences in literary style among well-known
authors within the target language from one or more historical periods.
CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal

subject areas.

weather terms, math facts, measurements, animals, or geographical concepts (difficulty
appropriate to Level V).



The student will present reports in the target language orally and/or in writing on topics being
5.5 Comprehends Target Language Topics

The student will comprehend articles or short videos in the target language on topics being
5.6 Discusses Target Language Topics

The student will discuss topics from other school subjects or the workplace in the target
language including political and historical concepts, worldwide health issues, and
environmental concerns.
5.7 Acquires Information

The student will acquire information from a variety of sources written in the target language
about a topic being studied in other subjects.

The student will develop insights into their own language and their own culture through the study of the
target language.

CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal






his/her own.


across language.


drama) with their own culture through oral and/or written descriptions and/or performance.

CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal

The student will use idiomatic expressions in appropriate contexts.
6.14 Compares and Contrasts Current Issues

The student will compare and contrast the treatment of current issues in both the target culture
and the student’s culture by drawing on authentic texts.
6.15 Communicates Purposes

The student will use the target language and culture to carry out specific communicative
purposes (motivating others, telling a story, conducting business).
6.16 Utilizes Opportunities

The student will realize that other political and social systems exist outside the U.S. that are
acceptable and valid.


The student will participate in a school or community celebration.



The student will use the library to select books, magazines, and CDs, in the target language and
share their content with others.

The student will identify people in the community who use the target language in their work;
invite them to share information with the class and ask them questions.

The student will create original materials (short stories, poems, and crafts) to exchange with
classes in other communities or countries.
CCG-FL-L5
Level V
Standard – Goal
7.7 Researches and Presents Topics

The student will research and present a topic related to the target language or culture, using
resources available outside the classroom.
7.8 Writes Letters

The student will write letters or electronic messages to native speakers.
7.9 Selects and Reports Individual Interests

The student will identify and select written or oral materials of individual interest; report on
them to others.
7.10 Interviews Community Members

The student will interview community members who speak the target language on topics of
personal or professional interest; report the results orally or in writing.
7.11 Requests Information and Reports Findings

The student will write letters to U.S. communities and other countries where the target language
is used to request information on topics of interest; report orally or in writing about the
information received.
7.12 Utilizes Authentic Resources

The student will research topics of personal, global, or community interest, using resources
produced for native speakers.
7.13 Interviews Target Language Speakers

The student will interview speakers of the target language on historical or current topics of
cultural or professional interest.
7.14 Publishes Written Work

The student will publish an original article, story, or poem for school paper or yearbook.
7.15 Serves as Interpreter

The student will serve as interpreter to assist native speakers who require help.
7.16 Tutors Students

The student will tutor students from other countries who need help with school subjects in their
native language while they are learning English
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Foreign Language Exploratory and Core Curriculum

Descriptions are provided for each curricular standard and goal.

Standard, goal, numbering system:

1.3. = Standard 1 Goal 3

a. higher academic performance in all subject areas

a. higher academic performance in all subject areas

Standard 1 Interprets Written and Spoken Communication

1.1 Responds to Oral Commands

1.2 Understands Simple Words and Expressions

Standard 2 Engages in Oral and Written Exchanges

2.1 Greets People

2.2 Gives and Follows Instructions

2.3 Asks and Answers Questions

2.4 Expresses Likes and Dislikes

Standard 3 Presents Information in Target Language

3.1 Recites Materials with Expression

3.2 Writes or Orally Presents Short Messages

Adopted April, 2000 Page 1 of 3

Standard 4 Knows Appropriate Interactions Within the Culture

4.1 Uses Appropriate Expressions

4.2 Participates in Activities

4.3 Describes Objects from the Cultures

4.4 Identifies Parts of the World

4.5 Identifies Behaviors

4.6 Identifies Countries

4.7 Identifies Areas in the U.S.

4.8 Recognizes the Richness of the Culture

Adopted April, 2000 Page 2 of 3

Standard 5 Utilizes the Target Language in Other Subject Areas

5.1 Explores a Variety of Topics

5.2 Comprehends and Responds to Literature

Standard 6 Develops an Appreciation of His/Her Own Language

6.1 Recognizes That Words Are Borrowed

6.2 Compares the Celebrations

6.3 Identifies and Compares the Cultural Perspectives

6.4 Distinguishes Between Sound and Writing Systems

Standard 7 Utilizes Opportunities

7.1 Performs in the Target Language

7.2 Shares Cultural Information

Adopted April, 2000 Page 3 of 3

Standard 1 Interprets Written and Spoken Communication

1.1 Responds to Oral Commands

1.2 Understands Simple Words and Expressions

1.3 Comprehends Short Narratives

1.4 Identifies People Based on Descriptions

1.5 Interprets Visual or Auditory Cues

1.6 Comprehends Main Ideas or Short Stories

1.7 Comprehends Narratives Using Level I Vocabulary

1.8 Comprehends Written Messages

1.9 Comprehends Simple Recorded Material

1.10 Follows Simple Written Instructions

Adopted April, 2000 Page 1 of 6

Standard 2 Engages in Oral and Written Exchanges

2.1 Greetings, Small Talk, and Conversations

2.2 Gives and Follows Instructions

2.3 Expresses Likes and Dislikes

2.4 Describes People, Places, and Things

2.5 Identifies Occupations

2.6 Expresses Feelings

2.7 Gives and Follows Directions

2.8 Acquires Goods or Information

2.9 Expresses and Reacts to Feelings

2.10 Uses Idiomatic Expressions