Stage 1 Desired Results

ESTABLISHED GOALS

Standards

Students will be able to independently use their learning to…

Identify, express, compare and contrast cultural characteristics of the target culture and of their own.

Compare, contrast, and exchange opinions on issues that are of contemporary or historical interest in the target culture and the students’ own culture(s)*

Understand and participate in telephone conversations and written correspondence

Further develop specific vocabulary that focuses on the six themes. Both literary and non literary materials will be used. Exchange opinions on contemporary and environmental issues such as Beauty and Aesthetics, Families and Communities, Personal and Public Identities, Contemporary Life, Science and Technology, and Global Challenges.

Practice presentational, uninterrupted, oral speech for at least two minutes.        

Meaning

UNDERSTANDINGS

Students will understand that…

One of the most important goals of language study is the development of communicative competence in languages other than English. When individuals have developed communicative competence in a language, they are able to convey and receive messages of many different types successfully. These individuals use language to participate in everyday social or work interactions and to establish relationships with others. They converse, argue, criticize, request, convince, and explain effectively, taking into account the age, background, education, and familiarity of the individuals with whom they are engaged in conversation. They also use the language to obtain information from written texts and media and to interpret that information given the style, context, and purpose of the communication. In essence, a communicatively competent individual combines knowledge of the language system with knowledge of cultural conventions, norms of politeness, discourse conventions, and the like, and is able to transmit and receive meaningful messages successfully.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS        

How are aspects of identity expressed in various situations?

How do language and culture influence identity?

How does one’s identity develop over time?

What constitutes a family in different societies?

How do individuals contribute to the well -being of communities?

How do the roles that families and communities assume differ in societies around the world?

How does the notion of the “extended family” differ among cultures?

How is contemporary life influenced by cultural products, practices, and perspectives?

What are the challenges of contemporary life?

What environmental, political, and social issues pose challenges to societies throughout the world?

What are the origins of those issues?

What are possible solutions to those challenges?

How do developments in science and technology affect our lives?

What factors have driven innovation and discovery in the fields of science and technology?

What role do ethics play in scientific advancement?

What are the ethical consequences of cloning and stem cell research?

How are perceptions of beauty and creativity established?

How do ideals of beauty and aesthetics influence daily life?

How do the arts both challenge and reflect cultural perspectives?                                                         

Acquisition

Students will independently be able to use their learning for ...        

communicating in the target language both orally and through writing.

understanding native speakers in the target language.

reading in the target language.

Students will be skilled at…

Debate and discussion

Analysis and summarization texts and audio

Supporting an opinion        

Interpersonal and presentational communication, both oral and written

Organizing and executing a long form essay, citing sources and using topic sentences

Complex and level appropriate grammar and vocabulary

Comparing and connecting their community with target language speaking countries

Stage 2 - Evidence

Evaluative Criteria

Assessment Evidence

Tests / Quizzes

Performance Projects presented both digitally or authentically demonstrating oral and written communication skills

Presentational and interpersonal communication, both written and spoken utilizing school wide rubrics

PERFORMANCE TASK(S):         

Students will read and understand authentic texts, articles and stories.

Students will write personal letters, notes, journal entries, emails.

Students will present in the target language to their peers without the use of notecards.

Students will listen to music, native speakers, stories and conservations.

Students will participate in conversations in the target language with native speakers.

Stage 3 – Learning Plan

Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction

Present, converse, and debate topics of Contemporary Life, Global Challenges, Families and Communities, Personal and Public Identities, Science and Technology, Beauty and Aesthetics utilizing available technology.

Use online resources to reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and cultural topics.

Read authentic texts and discuss readings in the target language

Use College Board and AP Central resources and practice essays, emails, conversations, and presentations

Video and audio based listening comprehension