Communication
Communicate in Languages Other Than English
- 1.1
Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
- 1.2
Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
- 1.3
Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
- 1.1
Cultures
Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
- 2.1
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
- 2.2
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.
- 2.1
Connections
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
- 3.1
Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the world language.
- 3.2
Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the world language and its cultures.
- 3.1
Comparisons
Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
- 4.1
Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.
- 4.2
Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
- 4.1
Communities
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World
- 5.1
Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
- 5.2
Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
- 5.1
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and Kindergarten
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2010
- Where can I read the official document?
- Washington State K-12 World Languages Learning Standards
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