Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Level 1: Modern Languages

Other Indiana World Languages sets

COMMUNICATION: Write and speak in a language other than English1.1

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    Oral Expression: Use greetings and farewells in limited social situations, both formal and informal. 1.1.1 

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    Oral Expression: Share information about self and others in simple terms. Examples: Name, age, origin, physical attributes, etc. 1.1.1

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    Oral Request for Information: Make basic requests and ask simple questions1.1.2 

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    Written Expression: Exchange basic information, simple feelings and preferences with guidance. Examples: Post cards, e-mails, tweets, texts, etc. 1.1.3

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    Written Request for Information: Make basic requests and ask simple questions. 1.1.4

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    Strategies for Maintaining Oral / Written Exchanges: Use speaking and listening strategies that facilitate communication. Example: Asking for clarification, recognizing cognates 1.1.5

COMMUNICATION: Interpret information in a language other than English1.2

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    Comprehending Oral Language: Understand and respond to basic greetings, requests, commands, and directions.1.2.1

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     Comprehending Oral Language: Demonstrate comprehension of basic words and phrases in the target language, spoken by native and non-native speakers.  1.2.1

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    Comprehending Written Language: Demonstrate reading comprehension by identifying familiar vocabulary from basic informational texts.1.2.2 

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    Strategies for Comprehending Oral and Written Languages : Use cognates, familiar vocabulary, or background knowledge to make educated guesses about meaning. 1.2.3

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    Strategies for Comprehending Oral and Written Languages : Recognize alphabets, sounds, and symbols of the target language. 1.2.3

COMMUNICATION: Present Information in a language other than English1.3

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    Presenting Oral Language: Present simple rehearsed material on basic topics.1.3.1

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    Presenting Oral Language: Speak in simple, complete sentences to describe objects, self, and others. 1.3.1

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     Presenting Written Language:  Write in simple, complete sentences to describe objects, self, and others.1.3.2

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    Strategies for Presenting Oral and Written Language: Use intonation and pronunciation comprehensible to instructor.1.3.3

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    Strategies for Presenting Oral and Written Language: Use basic grammar and syntax1.3.3

CULTURES: Develop awareness of other cultures1.4

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    Practices: Recognize basic routine practices and customs.1.4.1

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    Practices: Recognize situation-appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication.     1.4.1

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     Products:  Identify products of the target cultures, such as fine arts, cuisine, holidays, etc.1.4.2

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    Perspectives: Identify influences on practices and products, such as religions, history, geography, etc.  1.4.3

CONNECTIONS: Make connections to other  content areas1.5

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    Describe basic objects and concepts from other content areas in simple other content areas. terms. Examples: Celsius/Fahrenheit conversion (Science), map skills (Social Studies), etc.1.5.1

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     Implement content area concepts and skills through relevant activities. ESurvey results and tell time (Math), use a map or GPS technology to identify locations (Social Studies), etc. 1.5.2

CONNECTIONS: Access and connect information through various media 1.6

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    Use digital media and culturally authentic resources to reinforce vocabulary, such as language websites and online dictionaries.1.6.1

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    Use digital media and culturally authentic resources to study target cultures and language, such as photographs, magazines, commercials, and websites.1.6.2

COMPARISONS: Investigate the nature of language and culture 1.7

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    Recognize cognates and words shared between English and the target language.1.7.1

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    Recognize and use level appropriate language structures.1.7.2

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    Compare common idiomatic and colloquial expressions in the target language.1.7.3

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    Compare authentic simple forms of address in everyday situations.1.7.4

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    Compare daily living patterns of other cultures and the learner’s own culture.1.7.5

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    Compare celebrations and holidays of other cultures and compare them to those of the learner’s culture.1.7.6

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     Identify contributions from the target cultures.1.7.8

COMMUNITIES: Become an active global citizen by experiencing languages and cultures in multiple settings 1.8

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    Share experiences from the world language classroom within the school and/or community.1.8.1

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    Recognize the use of the target language in the learner’s community or daily life.1.8.2

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    Experience and report on the cuisine, music, drama, literature, etc. from the target cultures.1.8.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Modern European and Classical Languages

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