Text Box: Georgia Performance Standards: Modern Languages Level I I. Communication Interpersonal Mode of Communication (IP) MLI.IP1 The students exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate. The students: A. Use basic greetings, farewells, and expressions of courtesy, in both oral and written forms. B. Express likes, dislikes, emotions, agreement and disagreement. C. Make simple requests. D. Ask for clarification. E. Give simple descriptions. F. Comprehend basic directions. G. Ask questions and provide responses based on topics such as self, family, school, etc. H. Use sequenced information, such as the alphabet, days of the week, months, seasons, and numbers 0 to 100 in context. MLI.IP2 The students demonstrate skills necessary to sustain brief oral and written exchanges in the target language. The students: A. Initiate, participate in, and close a brief oral or written exchange. B. Use formal and informal forms of address. C. Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency in oral and written exchanges with respect to proper pronunciation, intonation, and writing mechanics. Interpretive Mode of Communication (INT) MLI.INT1 The students demonstrate understanding of simple spoken and written language presented through a variety of media in the target language and based on topics such as self, family, school, etc. The students: A. Identify main ideas and some details when reading and listening. B. Comprehend simple, culturally authentic announcements, messages, and advertisements. C. Understand simple instructions, such as classroom procedures. D. Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency in listening and reading comprehension. MLI.INT2 The students interpret verbal and non-verbal cues to understand simple spoken and written messages in the target language. The students: A. Differentiate among statements, questions and exclamations. B. Recognize basic gestures, body language, and intonation that clarify a message. Presentational Mode of Communication (P) MLI.P1 The students present information orally and in writing that contains a variety of vocabulary, phrases, and patterns. The students: A. Present information gathered from a variety of sources such as informal conversations, class presentations, interviews, readings, and media. B. Give basic information about self and others including school, family, activities, etc. C. Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency in oral and written presentations with respect to proper pronunciation, intonation, and writing mechanics. MLI.P2 The students present brief, rehearsed material in the target language, such as dialogues, skits, poetry, and songs. The students: A. Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency in pronunciation and intonation when presenting rehearsed material. B. Demonstrate comprehension of rehearsed material.


 

II. Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products (CU)

 

MLI.CU1 The students develop an awareness of perspectives, practices, and products of

the cultures where the target language is spoken. The students:

A. Demonstrate knowledge of contributions of target culture(s) to civilization.

B. Identify commonly held viewpoints of the cultures, such as those relating to time,          education, and meals.

C. Describe customs and traditions of the cultures such as greetings, celebrations and         courtesies.

 

 

III. Connections, Comparisons, and Communities (CCC)

 

MLI.CCC1 The students use information acquired in the study of the target language

and information acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another. The students:

A. Demonstrate knowledge of geographical locations and identify major countries, cities, and geographical features of the places where the target language is spoken.

B. Apply previously learned skills from other subjects, when appropriate to demonstrate    knowledge in the target language (e.g. using basic math skills).

C. Identify examples of vocabulary, phrases, proverbs, and symbols from the target           language that are used in other subjects.

D. Relate content from other subject areas to topics discussed in the language class, such   as the influence of explorers and settlers on various regions of the United States.

 

MLI.CCC2 The students demonstrate an understanding of the significance of culture