Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 2

Other Maine World Language sets

Communication: Students communicate in the target language.

  • A1

    Interpersonal

    1.  

      Students engage in simple interactions to provide and obtain information using single words or learned phrases.

      1. a.

        Use culturally-appropriate and age-appropriate courtesy expressions.

      2. b.

        Participate in brief guided exchanges related to likes and dislikes.

      3. c.

        Make age-appropriate introductions of classmates, family members, and friends.

      4. d.

        Ask and answer simple learned questions.

  • A2

    Interpretive

    1.  

      Students comprehend and respond to simple spoken/signed language in a classroom setting.

      1. a.

        Respond to simple oral/signed directions, commands, and routine requests in the classroom.

      2. b.

        Identify people and objects based on oral/signed descriptions.

  • A3

    Presentational

    1.  

      Students use memorized words or phrases and visuals in short oral/signed presentations.

      1. a.

        Provide simple descriptions of people, places, and objects.

  • A4

    Language Comparisons

    1.  

      No performance indicator.

Cultures: Students demonstrate an understanding of a culture(s) in which the target language is spoken.

  • B1

    Practices and Perspectives

    1.  

      Students identify and imitate basic culturally-appropriate practices of a culture(s) in which the target language is spoken.

      1. a.

        Use culturally-appropriate courtesy expressions and demonstrate greeting and leave-taking.

      2. b.

        Recognize cultural differences including dress, mealtime practices, gestures, and/or celebrations.

  • B2

    Products and Perspectives

    1.  

      No performance indicator.

  • B3

    Comparisons with Own Culture

    1.  

      No performance indicator.

Connections: Students expand their knowledge by connecting their study of a world language(s) with other content areas.

  • C1

    Knowledge of Other Learning Results Content Areas

    1.  

      Students identify basic language connections to other Learning Results content areas.

      1. a.

        Identify ways of counting.

      2. b.

        Identify common ways of greeting people.

  • C2

    Distinctive Viewpoints

    1.  

      No performance indicator.

Communities: Students encounter and use the target language both in and beyond the classroom for personal enjoyment and lifelong learning.

  • D1

    Communities

    1.  

      Students include family, friends, or peers in activities using the target language.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, Kindergarten, and PRE-K
When were these standards adopted?
2007

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