Investigation of Products and Practices  

  • CPP.

    I can identify some products and practices of cultures.  N.CPP

    1. 1

      I can identify some common products related to home and community life of other cultures and my own.  N.CPP.1

      1. a

        I can identify some geographical features of other countries. N.CPP.1.a

      2. b

        I can identify familiar landmarks. N.CPP.1.b

      3. c

        I can recognize some traditional and popular songs. N.CPP.1.c

      4. d

        I can recognize some similarities and differences between the designs of houses, buildings, or towns. N.CPP.1.d

      5. e

        I can identify specific locations to have a meal, purchase a ticket, or buy something that I need. N.CPP.1.e

      6. f

        I can recognize some similarities and differences between my daily schedule and that of a peer in another culture. N.CPP.1.f

    2. 2

      I can identify some common practices related to home and community life of other cultures and my own.  N.CPP.2

      1. a

        I can identify some common habits of eating in other cultures. N.CPP.2.a

      2. b

        I can identify some habits of dress in other cultures. N.CPP.2.b

      3. c

        I can express the time and date as locals do. N.CPP.2.c

      4. d

        I can sometimes use the appropriate holiday greeting. N.CPP.2.d

Understanding of Cultural Perspectives  

  • CP.

    I can identify some basic cultural beliefs and values.  N.CP

    1. 1

      I can identify some beliefs and values related to age, gender, social class and ethnicity.  N.CP.1

      1. a

        I can sometimes tell the way people address each other differently based on age and social standing. N.CP.1.a

      2. b

        I can sometimes recognize that appropriate dress is determined by cultural traditions. N.CP.1.b

      3. c

        I can recognize that gender and age can determine one's role in a family, school, and the workplace. N.CP.1.c

    2. 2

      I can identify some characteristics of national identity.  N.CP.2

      1. a

        I can identify some elements of geography that define a nation. N.CP.2.a

      2. b

        I can identify symbols that represent a nation. N.CP.2.b

      3. c

        I can identify the importance of some historical events through their celebration on national holidays and monuments. N.CP.2.c

      4. d

        I can identify major religions of a nation. N.CP.2.d

    3. 3

      I can identify ways in which cultures are globalized.  N.CP.3

      1. a

        I can identify some similar leisure activities across cultures. N.CP.3.a

      2. b

        I can identify some similar forms of dress across cultures. N.CP.3.b

      3. c

        I can identify common fast food restaurants across cultures. N.CP.3.c

      4. d

        I can identify examples of common technology use across cultures. N.CP.3.d

Participation in Cultural Interaction  

  • CIA.

    I can function at a survival level in an authentic cultural context.  N.CIA

    1. 1

      I can imitate some simple patterns of behavior in familiar settings across cultures.  N.CIA.1

      1. a

        I can imitate appropriate greetings. N.CIA.1.a

      2. b

        I can recognize and imitate table manners. N.CIA.1.b

      3. c

        I can sometimes identify what is culturally appropriate to say when gift-giving in situations, such as at a birthday party, New Year's, a wedding, etc. N.CIA.1.c

      4. d

        I can recognize and imitate culturally appropriate behavior in a restaurant or other public place. N.CIA.1.d

    2. 2

      I can use memorized language and very basic cultural knowledge to interact with others.  N.CIA.2

      1. a

        I can sometimes ask and answer questions or make simple comments in a familiar cultural context such a family event or a social event with peers. N.CIA.2.a

      2. b

        I can understand and mention a general cultural reference, such as a song or movie title, author or composer, in a conversation. N.CIA.2.b

      3. c

        I can play a simple board or card game with friends. N.CIA.2.c

    3. 3

      I can use memorized language, and very basic knowledge of the culture to accomplish simple, routine tasks.  N.CIA.3

      1. a

        I can use a city map, GPS, or signs to help me find my way. N.CIA.3.a

      2. b

        I can recognize and imitate how people count and use money in order to make a purchase. N.CIA.3.b

      3. c

        I can follow a team's win-loss record from a Web site. N.CIA.3.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
World Languages (2014-)