Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Level V - Modern Languages

Other West Virginia World Languages sets

Interpersonal Communication

  • 1

    Exchange information related to areas of mutual interest.WL.V.1

    1. a

      Ask for and provide information about specific events.WL.V.1.a

    2. b

      Ask for and provide information about a hobby or lifestyle, such as bicycling, vegetarianism, video games, or sports.WL.V.1.b

    3. c

      Ask for and provide descriptions of familiar places and interesting sites.WL.V.1.c

    4. d

      Talk about family history.WL.V.1.d

    5. e

      Talk about jobs and career plans.WL.V.1.e

  • 2

    Use language to do a task that requires multiple steps.WL.V.2

    1. a

      Give the basic rules of a game or sport and answer questions about them.WL.V.2.a

    2. b

      Ask for, follow, and give instructions for preparing food.WL.V.2.b

    3. c

      Ask for and follow directions to get from one place to another.WL.V.2.c

    4. d

      Tell someone how to access information online.WL.V.2.d

    5. e

      Tell someone how to access information online.WL.V.2.e

    6. f

      Explain basic rules, policies, or laws that affect us and answer questions about them.WL.V.2.f

  • 3

    Use language to handle a situation that may have a complication.WL.V.3

    1. a

      Arrange for a make-up exam or reschedule an appointment .WL.V.3.a

    2. b

      Return an item purchased in a store.WL.V.3.b

    3. c

      Plan an outing with a group of friends.WL.V.3.c

Presentational Speaking

  • 4

    Make a timed, detailed presentation about personal and social experiences.WL.V.4

    1. a

      Describe a childhood or past experience.WL.V.4.a

    2. b

      Report on a social event.WL.V.4.b

    3. c

      Make a presentation on something new that was learned.WL.V.4.c

    4. d

      Make a presentation about plans for the future.WL.V.4.d

  • 5

    Make a timed, detailed presentation on something learned or researched.WL.V.5

    1. a

      Give a presentation on a current event.WL.V.5.a

    2. b

      Present about a topic from an academic subject, such as science, math, art, etc.WL.V.5.b

    3. c

      Describe how to plan and carry out an event, such as a party or family reunion.WL.V.5.c

    4. d

      Give a presentation on a famous person, landmark, or cultural event.WL.V.5.d

  • 6

    Make a timed, detailed presentation about common interests and issues and state a viewpoint.WL.V.6

    1. a

      Give a presentation about a favorite movie or song and explain why it is the favorite.WL.V.6.a

    2. b

      Give a presentation about a famous person or historical figure and tell why he/she is important.WL.V.6.b

    3. c

      Share reactions about a current event and explain why the event is in the news.WL.V.6.c

Presentational Writing

  • 7

    Write about school and academic topics.WL.V.7

    1. a

      Write a summary about something learned.WL.V.7.a

    2. b

      Write a series of steps needed to complete a task, such as an experiment.WL.V.7.b

    3. c

      Prepare notes for someone who was absent from class or school.WL.V.7.c

    4. d

      Write the content for a multi-media presentation, a handout, a synopsis, etc.WL.V.7.d

  • 8

    Write about work and career topics.WL.V.8

    1. a

      Write a summary about an assignment or task.WL.V.8.a

    2. b

      Document the series of steps needed to complete a task or project.WL.V.8.b

    3. c

      Prepare notes for someone who is new or has been absent from a project, team, or work meeting.WL.V.8.c

    4. d

      Draft a work plan.WL.V.8.d

    5. e

      Write the content for a multi-media presentation, a handout, a synopsis, etc.WL.V.8.e

  • 9

    Write about community topics or events.WL.V.9

    1. a

      Write a summary about a topic researched.WL.V.9.a

    2. b

      Write the content for a multi-media presentation, a handout, a synopsis, etc.WL.V.9.b

    3. c

      Write the steps needed to complete a task, such as a community event or a fundraiser.WL.V.9.c

    4. d

      Summarize what has been happening in the community for someone who is new or has been away.WL.V.9.d

  • 10

    Write about an entertainment or social event.WL.V.10

    1. a

      Summarize a conversation or interview.WL.V.10.a

    2. b

      Describe an event that was witnessed.WL.V.10.b

    3. c

      Write a brief summary of the plot of a movie or an episode of a television show.WL.V.10.c

Interpretive Listening

  • 11

    Understand straightforward information or interactions.WL.V.11

    1. a

      Understand the descriptions of avatars in a new video game.WL.V.11.a

    2. b

      Understand an interview between a student reporter and foreign visitors about activities they have done and are planning to do while in town.WL.V.11.b

    3. c

      Understand a tour guide's description of a city's history and attractions.WL.V.11.c

  • 12

    Understand a few details in advertisements, announcements, and other simple recordings.WL.V.12

    1. a

      Understand details about a nutritional recommendation in a public service health announcement.WL.V.12.a

    2. b

      Understand the services offered in an advertisement about a car repair service.WL.V.12.b

    3. c

      Understand details from public service announcements such as severe weather warnings or safety alerts.WL.V.12.c

  • 13

    Understand situations with complicating factors.WL.V.13

    1. a

      Understand a voice message from an exchange student telling why she will belate.WL.V.13.a

    2. b

      Understand a change in meeting time and place.WL.V.13.b

    3. c

      Understand a voice message from the airlines about changes to a flight schedule.WL.V.13.c

Interpretive Reading

  • 14

    Understand accounts of personal events or experiences.WL.V.14

    1. a

      Understand information about an upcoming excursion, such as a class trip or company event.WL.V.14.a

    2. b

      Understand a friend's postcard describing a family vacation.WL.V.14.b

    3. c

      Understand a description of a Peace Corp volunteer's daily life.WL.V.14.c

  • 15

    Follow short, written instructions when supported by visuals.WL.V.15

    1. a

      Follow instructions to use an ATM.WL.V.15.a

    2. b

      Follow instructions to make an online purchase.WL.V.15.b

    3. c

      Follow simple directions to do an experiment in a science class.WL.V.15.c

    4. d

      Understand basic instructions for playing a video game.WL.V.15.d

  • 16

    Understand the main idea and supporting facts about famous people and historic events.WL.V.16

    1. a

      Understand a summary of a historical figure's accomplishments.WL.V.16.a

    2. b

      Understand the main idea and a few supporting facts about a scientific discovery from a summarized description.WL.V.16.b

Investigation of Products and Practices

  • 17

    Explain factors that influence variations in products and practices across cultures.WL.V.17

    1. a

      Explain how cultural factors influence art.WL.V.17.a

    2. b

      Explain how popular songs reflect the culture in which they were created.WL.V.17.b

    3. c

      Explain how creators of advertisements use elements of culture to market their products.WL.V.17.c

    4. d

      Describe the use of cultural elements in film-making.WL.V.17.d

  • 18

    Analyze how people's practices and behaviors reflect their cultures.WL.V.18

    1. a

      Explain why people worship on a certain day(s) of the week.WL.V.18.a

    2. b

      Explain why practices of disciplining children differ among cultures.WL.V.18.b

    3. c

      Explain some dietary preferences between cultures.WL.V.18.c

    4. d

      Explain some voting practices between cultures.WL.V.18.d

    5. e

      Explain why some cultures prefer certain sports.WL.V.18.e

    6. f

      Tell the difference between a fashion choice that is personal vs. one that isa cultural norm.WL.V.18.f

  • 22

    Explore topics of personal and professional interest.WL.V.22

    1. a

      Look up some facts about family genealogy in other countries.WL.V.22.a

    2. b

      Research study or internship opportunities abroad.WL.V.22.b

    3. c

      Gather information about topics of personal interest such as hobbies, music, and entertainment from those in other cultures.WL.V.22.c

    4. d

      Research career options and job opportunities in other countries.WL.V.22.d

    5. e

      Research driving regulations in other countries.WL.V.22.e

Understanding of Cultural Perspectives

  • 23

    Explain how people's actions reflect their cultural beliefs.WL.V.23

    1. a

      Explain why people place importance on long vacations in some cultures.WL.V.23.a

    2. b

      Explain why families in some cultures spend more time at meals than others.WL.V.23.b

    3. c

      Explain why people hold certain professions in higher regard than others.WL.V.23.c

    4. d

      Explain why people arrange marriages in a culture.WL.V.23.d

  • 24

    Explain how social, political, religious, and economic institutions reflect cultural beliefs.WL.V.24

    1. a

      Explain why universal health care is provided in some cultures.WL.V.24.a

    2. b

      Explain why a country has a democracy instead of a monarchy.WL.V.24.b

    3. c

      Explain why certain symbols are found on/in places of worship.WL.V.24.c

    4. d

      Explain how and why business cards are presented.WL.V.24.d

Participation in Cultural Interaction

  • 25

    Confidently interact and converse with peers and colleagues at school, work, or play.WL.V.25

    1. a

      Collaborate on a project with peers from another culture.WL.V.25.a

    2. b

      Interact appropriately when a guest in the home of a friend from another culture (bring a proper gift, converse on non-taboo topics, use proper etiquette, etc.)WL.V.25.b

    3. c

      Engage in social conversations at a sporting event with peers.WL.V.25.c

    4. d

      Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate topics and participate in conversations about these topics.WL.V.25.d

  • 26

    Interact with people in some situations outside of the normal routine.WL.V.26

    1. a

      Participate in a professional meeting in a somewhat unfamiliar situation, such as a job interview.WL.V.26.a

    2. b

      Participate in a community service learning project such as volunteering at a health fair for immigrants.WL.V.26.b

    3. c

      Interview someone for a research project or news article.WL.V.26.c

    4. d

      Carry on a conversation with someone during a job shadowing experience .WL.V.26.d

  • 27

    Navigate some formal and official procedures.WL.V.27

    1. a

      Follow the steps to make an online purchase from a foreign website.WL.V.27.a

    2. b

      Help fill out forms for visas, travel and work permits, and registrations.WL.V.27.b

    3. c

      Explain a point of view in a minor legal procedure such as a traffic violation.WL.V.27.c

  • 28

    Understand that a cultural misunderstanding has occurred and understand how to correct it.WL.V.28

    1. a

      Recognize when something is culturally inappropriate from the use of language, the tone of voice, or the body language.WL.V.28.a

    2. b

      Understand why a gift given was seen as inappropriate and decide what to give the next time.WL.V.28.b

    3. c

      Understand why a comment was offensive and decide what to say next time.WL.V.28.c

    4. d

      Understand why particular clothing was considered inappropriate and decide what to wear next time.WL.V.28.d

    5. e

      Understand why the food served was not appreciated and decide what to serve next time.WL.V.28.e

    6. f

      Write an apology to repair a relationship.WL.V.28.f

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