STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY

SECOND LANGUAGES :: 2004 :: GRADE 3

GRADE 3

The Grade 3 program described in this document is sequential leading to the development of communicative proficiency in one language other than English. It can be a beginning program which lays the foundation for further language study in upcoming grades or a continuing program which strengthens and extends concepts and skills introduced during the previous year(s) of language study.

The stated objectives can be applied for both beginning and continuing programs. However, frequency and quality of instruction will impact on the students' ability to meet the stated objectives. Modifications may need to be made for programs meeting minimal periods of time.

The emphasis at this grade level is on:
  • Oral language development with a focus on listening and speaking skills
  • Awareness of other cultures
  • Comparison of language and culture to the students' own language and culture
  • Connections to the third grade curriculum
  • Awareness that the target language is used outside the classroom
Concrete activities involve students in oral language development within a social setting and include interaction with their teacher and their peers in a variety of groupings. Students communicate through basic words and short memorized phrases within a context and may begin to combine words and phrases to exchange information about everyday topics.

 

Strands: Listening, Speaking
COMPETENCY GOAL 1:INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION - The learner will engage in conversation and exchange information and opinions orally and in writing in the target language.
  Objectives

1.01 Interact with the teacher and others using greetings, farewells, and expressions of courtesy orally and/or in writing.
1.02 Use basic words and short memorized phrases during interactions orally and/or in writing.
1.03 Ask and answer questions using learned material orally and/or in writing.
1.04 Share likes and dislikes, feelings and emotions with each other orally and/or in writing.
1.05 Engage in conversation with the teacher and other students to exchange information about everyday topics.
COMPETENCY GOAL 2:INTERPRETIVE COMMUNICATION - The learner will understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics in the target language.
  Objectives

2.01 Demonstrate understanding of spoken and written words, phrases, and statements relating to familiar topics.
2.02 Demonstrate understanding of oral and written questions about familiar topics.
2.03 Follow oral commands and written directions.
2.04 Identify main idea(s) from simple oral and written selections.
2.05 Make inferences from simple oral and written selections (e.g., conversations, dialogs, narratives, songs, rhymes, chants, and children's stories) about familiar topics.
2.06 Interpret phrases presented with accompanying gestures, intonations, and other visual or auditory cues.
COMPETENCY GOAL 3:PRESENTATIONAL COMMUNICATION -The learner will present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in the target language.
  Objectives

3.01 Name and describe orally people, places, and things using everyday words and phrases.
3.02 Recite poetry and sing songs.
3.03 Retell a simple story orally and/or in writing with visual cues and prompting.
3.04 Give directions and commands orally and/or in writing.
3.05 Write familiar words and phrases associated with visuals, props, or familiar contexts.
COMPETENCY GOAL 4:CULTURES - The learner will gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the relationship among practices, products, and perspectives, of cultures other than his/her own.
  Objectives

4.01 Recognize and use learned non-verbal gestures, manners, and behaviors of the target cultures.
4.02 Recognize and use learned verbal greetings and idiomatic expressions of the target cultures.
4.03 Learn age-appropriate songs, rhymes, dances, and games of children in the target cultures.
4.04 Participate in activities and celebrations reflective of the customs and traditions of the target cultures.
4.05 Demonstrate understanding of children's literature including stories, poetry, folktales, fables, and legends of the target cultures.
4.06 Demonstrate an awareness of the different target countries by locating them on a map or globe and identifying their major geographical features.
4.07 Identify people and products and their importance to the target cultures.
4.08 Explore practices and perspectives of contemporary life in the target cultures through print, non-print, electronic materials, and cultural artifacts.
COMPETENCY GOAL 5:COMPARISONS - The learner will develop insight into the nature of language and culture by comparing his/her own language(s) and culture(s) to others.
  Objectives

5.01 Identify the sound patterns of the target language and compare them to his/her own language(s).
5.02 Develop an awareness of the structural patterns (e.g., gender agreement, adjective placement) in the target language and his/her own language(s).
5.03 Recognize similarities and differences in the ways languages are written (e.g., alphabet/characters, punctuation, capitalization) in the target language and his/her own language(s).
5.04 Develop an awareness of the use of idiomatic expressions in the target language.
5.05 Identify connections among languages by recognizing cognates and loan words.
5.06 Demonstrate an awareness that behaviors such as gestures and greetings may differ among cultures.
5.07 Identify similarities and differences of tangible products (e.g., toys, sport equipment, food) of the target cultures and his/her own culture(s).
5.08 Identify similarities and differences of intangible products (e.g., songs, rhymes, folktales) of the target cultures and his/her own culture(s).
5.09 Recognize some viewpoints and attitudes of people in both the target cultures and his/her own culture relating to family, home, school, work, and play.
COMPETENCY GOAL 6:CONNECTIONS - The learner will acquire, reinforce, and further his/her knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.
  Objectives

6.01 Demonstrate understanding and apply information and skills that are common to foreign language instruction and the third grade class.
6.02 Share information with others about topics from other disciplines in the target language.
6.03 Recognize and apply learning strategies and processes from other disciplines.
6.04 Develop learning strategies in the target language which can be used in other disciplines.
COMPETENCY GOAL 7:COMMUNITIES - The learner will use language and/or demonstrate cultural knowledge and understanding within and beyond the school setting for personal, educational, and professional growth and enrichment.
  Objectives

7.01 Perform and/or participate in a school or community celebration.
7.02 Share knowledge of the target language and cultures with others.
7.03 Interact with people of other cultures in the target language about familiar topics.
7.04 Visit places in person or via technology which provide opportunities to use the target language and/or experience the target cultures.
7.05 View and listen to various forms of media that utilize the target language and reflect the target cultures.

 

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