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SECOND LANGUAGES :: 2004 :: GRADE 7 (BEGINNING SEQUENE)

2004 :: GRADE 7 (BEGINNING SEQUENCE)

The Beginning Sequential Program described in this document is designed for students starting the study of the language for the first time and/or for those who have had minimal exposure to the language at previous grade levels.

This middle school program is sequential and expanded upon at grades 7 and grade 8. However, in many cases it may begin at grade 7 or grade 8. The stated goals and objectives may be modified to accommodate scheduling variance and students' previous knowledge.

The beginning program is an introduction to the study of the target language and its culture. It allows students to perform the most basic functions of the language and to become familiar with some elements of its culture. The emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with special attention given to the listening and speaking skills first within a given context extending outside of the classroom setting when possible. The context focuses on the adolescents' lives, needs, and experiences and includes an exposure to everyday customs and lifestyles. Grammar is integrated throughout and is selected according to the language needs (functions).

A general introduction to the culture, its products (e.g., songs, games, foods), perspectives (e.g., attitudes, values, beliefs), and practices (patterns of social interaction) is integrated into all instruction. Students acquire some insight into how languages and cultures work by comparing the target language and culture(s) to their own.

Integration of other disciplines is on-going throughout instruction.

 

Strands: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
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 teachers and others using greetings, farewells, and expressions of courtesy orally and in writing.
1.02 Use basic words and short memorized phrases during interactions orally and in writing.
1.03 Ask and answer questions using learned material orally and in writing.
1.04 Share likes and dislikes, feelings and emotions with each other orally and in writing.
1.05 Engage in conversation to exchange information about everyday topics.
1.06 Use culturally acceptable vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in conversation orally and in writing.
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 Follow oral and written directions, commands, and requests.
2.02 Demonstrate understanding of words, phrases, and sentences from simple oral or written texts about basic personal needs and familiar topics.
2.03 Identify key words and main idea(s) from simple oral and written passages.
2.04 Demonstrate understanding of oral and written questions about familiar topics.
2.05 Comprehend and make inferences from simple oral and written passages (e.g., conversations, dialogs, narratives, advertisements, songs, rhymes, chants, and adolescent readings) about familiar topics.
2.06 Interpret phrases presented with accompanying gestures, intonation, 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 Write familiar words, phrases, and sentences in context.
3.03 Give simple directions and commands orally and in writing.
3.04 Present memorized materials such as poetry, songs, rhymes, and skits.
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 common non-verbal gestures, manners, and behaviors of the target cultures.
4.02 Recognize and use common verbal everyday greetings and idiomatic expressions of the target cultures.
4.03 Participate in activities and celebrations , which are characteristic of young adolescents in the target cultures.
4.04 Demonstrate an awareness of the different target countries by locating them on a map or globe and identifying their major geographical features.
4.05 Identify important people and products of the target cultures.
4.06 Explore practices and perspectives of contemporary life in the target cultures through print, non-print, electronic materials, and cultural artifacts.
4.07 Identify commonly held positive and negative generalizations about the culture(s) studied.
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 in the target language and compare them to 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 that there are words, phrases, and idioms that do not translate directly from one language to another.
5.05 Identify connections among languages by recognizing cognates and loan words.
5.06 Develop an appreciation for cultural differences by comparing simple patterns of behavior or interaction in cultural settings including his/her own.
5.07 Identify similarities and differences of tangible and intangible products (e.g., food, dwellings, music, sports, clothing, folktales) between the target culture and his/her own culture(s).
5.08 Examine the cultural traditions and celebrations that exist in the target culture and other cultures and recognize the viewpoints behind them.
5.09 Recognize viewpoints and attitudes of people in both the target cultures and his/her own culture(s) relating to family, home, school, work, and play.
5.10 Identify the mutual contributions of the target cultures and his/her own culture(s).

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 the foreign language class and other disciplines.
6.02 Share information 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 or competition.
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 Identify occupations within the community and beyond that require proficiency in the target language.
7.06 View, listen to, and read various forms of media that utilize the target language and reflect the target cultures.

 

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