World Language (Modern)

 Communication Cornerstone

Culture Cornerstone

Connections Cornerstone

Comparisons Cornerstone

Communities Cornerstone

Interact and negotiate meaning in spoken or written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions. 

Demonstrate understanding, interpret, and analyze what is heard on a variety of topics.

Interpret, analyze, and demonstrate understanding of written materials on a variety of topics. 

Present information on multiple topics for a variety of purposes using appropriate formats, considering the intended audience. 

Present information on multiple topics for a variety of purposes using appropriate formats, considering the intended audience. 

Investigate, draw comparisons between, and explain the interaction of practices and perspectives of the cultures studied. 

Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between products and perspectives of the culture(s) studied. 

Build, reinforce, and expand knowledge of other content areas while using the target language to develop critical thinking and to solve problems creatively. 

Access and evaluate information and diverse perspectives that are available through the target language and its cultures. 

Investigate, explain, and reflect on the nature of language through comparisons of the target language and one’s own. 

Investigate, explain, and reflect on the concept of culture through comparisons of the target culture and one’s own. 

Use language to interact both within and beyond the classroom. 

Use the target language for enrichment and advancement.