Kindergarten

Students exchange simple spoken information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate. Students:

Students exchange simple written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate. Students:

Students demonstrate understanding of simple spoken language through a variety of media in the target language and based on topics such as self, family, school, etc. Students:

Students interpret written and visual cues to understand simple texts in the target language. Students:

Students present brief, rehearsed material orally in the target language. Students:

Students demonstrate pre-literacy writing skills in the target language. Students:

Students demonstrate an emergent awareness of perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures where the target language is spoken. Students:

Students begin to make links between the target language and other subjects. Students:

Students begin to understand the significance of culture through comparisons between the cultures studied and their own. Students:

Students begin to understand basic similarities and differences among languages. Students:

Students demonstrate an emergent awareness of where they can encounter the target language and cultures virtually or in real-life. Students:

Use basic greetings, farewells and expressions of courtesy.

Express likes, dislikes, emotions, agreement and disagreement.

Give one word descriptions.

Comprehend basic classroom directions.

Provide simple responses based on classroom topics.

Use sequenced information, such as numbers, days of the week, months and seasons.

Imitate proper pronunciation and intonation.

Copy characters and words.

Make lists based on familiar topics.

Understand simple instructions, such as classroom procedures.

Demonstrate proficiency in listening comprehension.

Demonstrate comprehension of simple sentences and/or phrases.

Use pictures and other visual cues to infer meaning.

Present age-appropriate songs, poems etc.

Share basic information about self.

Copy characters and words.

Generate ideas using graphic organizers and pictures.

Demonstrate knowledge of typical practices and products of target cultures, i.e., how birthdays are celebrated, piñatas, first day of school traditions, etc. 

Participate in culturally-authentic simulations, such as greetings and celebrations.

Identify countries where target language is spoken.

Connect basic skills learned in the target language with other subjects.

Connect basic skills learned in other subjects with skills learned in the target language.

Recognize age-appropriate patterns of cultural behavior and interaction.

Demonstrate an awareness of their own culture.

Recognize similarities and differences in sound systems.

Recognize similarities and differences in writing systems.

Identify places where target language is found beyond the classroom setting.

identify places where target cultures are found beyond the classroom setting.