WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

GOAL: TO INCREASE AND IMPROVE ORAL PROFICIENCY IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE.

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Divisio n o f Instruc tio na l Sup p o rt

Levels 1-2

Levels 3-4-5

HOW long does it take to attain the Proficient Level?

To attain the Proficient Level, students should participate in 3 to 5 years of continuous, sequential proficiency-oriented language instruction. To attain the Distinguished Level , students should participate in a minimum of 5 to 7 years of continuous, sequential proficiency-oriented language instruction. There are several factors that affect the rate at which an individual student will attain these levels:

  the age, motivation, and ability level of the student. the amount of time and effort put forth by the student to study,

practice, and actually use the language. the amount of instruction over a period of time (without skipping

semesters or years). the nature and quality of the instruction. the level of support beyond the classroom of parents and

guardians.

WHAT students should do: Participate actively in small and large

group oral language practice. Study, practice, and learn new words and

phrases with other students in your language.

Use what you have learned to communicate with your teacher and classmates orally and in writing (journals, texts, email, etc.).

WHAT the teacher should do:

Provide frequent opportunities for students to hear and communicate in the second language.

Infuse authentic cultural information into second language instruction.

Teach and assess vocabulary, grammar, and skills in meaningful and relevant ways.

WHAT the parents/guardians should do:

Make sure your child is in a sequential language program for at least 3 to 5 years to attain the Proficient Level and 4 to 7 years to attain the Distinguished Level.

Encourage your child to progress to higher levels of oral proficiency.

Do not allow your child to fall behind. Be sure they are practicing daily.

Students goals (I can…)forNovice Low/ Novice Mid

Say at least 8 colors Say numbers-- in order, out of order 0 – 15 0 – 100 0 – 1000 + Tell time-- On the hour and half hour Quarter to and past, minutes to –and past the hour Say the alphabet Use the alphabet to spell words Say the days of the week Say the months of the year Say the complete date State name, age, and birthday Name the seasons of the year Say the weather Name at least 10 animals

Name the seasons of the year Say the weather Name at least 10 animals Name at least 10 foods Name at least 10 articles of clothing Name 5 rooms of the house Name at least 10 body parts Name at least 10 family members Name at least 10 activities/sports Name at least 10 classroom objects Name at least 10 basic adjectives/adverbs Name at least 10 buildings in the neighborhood or community Name at least 6 modes of transportation Name at least 10 community workers Express needs for the class (I need a book) Say basic likes/dislikes (memorized, formulaic) Say a rhyme or sing a song Greet and bid farewell Ask (to go to the bathroom, for pencil, paper, eraser) Identify cultural similarities and differences

Student goals (I can…) for Proficient Level

Building upon the Novice Level topics, students must create original sentences, ask questions, give directions, and provide simple descriptions related to the following topics:

Greet adults and friends and ask how they are. State name, age and birthday. Ask about someone else. Tell about someone else. Tell where you go to school, your grade, tell where you live, address, your

phone number. Ask about your friend(s). Describe yourself –what you look like, your personality, state your

nationality, your daily routine. State your favorite foods and those you do not like. State your favorite activities, hobbies, sports, pets, possessions and those

you do not like. Ask a classmate what he/she likes. Describe your favorite activities in school and after school (time, place,

with whom, when, etc.). Name ten family members. Give the names, age of family members and state their relationship to

you. Ask about your friend’s family.

Describe each family member, likes and dislikes, favorite activities. Ask about your friend’s family.

Name ten rooms in the house. Name ten furniture items in a house. Give directions for finding a room or items in a room. Describe your favorite room and tell what you do there. Describe some furniture items in your house (size, color, number) Name ten body parts. Tell how you feel (tired, hungry, thirsty, sick, feverish, hurt) and

what you need (food, medical attention). Ask about your friend’s symptoms.

Describe medical needs to a doctor or school nurse. Ask what you should do.

Name at least ten buildings in the neighborhood or community. Name at least six modes of transportation. Buy survival non-food items in various community businesses. Give directions from school to a familiar place in the community. Give directions—from classroom to another room, gym, office.

Ask for directions to a place in your community. Name at least fifteen foods. Name at least seven drinks. Buy basic food items at a market. Ask about prices and quantity. Order a variety of foods and drinks in a restaurant related specific meals

(breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, party). Name at least 10 articles of clothing. Describe what you wear--include different colors, different seasonal clothes

and the weather. Ask a classmate about an item of clothing that they are wearing, how much it

costs, and where they buy their clothes. Get people to restate things differently, more slowly, simply. Get a hotel room (price, no. of beds, shower, TV, availability) Get transportation to a certain place (taxi, train ticket, bus ticket, etc.) Talk about information on simple tables, charts, ads Tell time (including 24-hour clock). Convert foreign / US currency, make change, cash a check. Buy stamps, postcards, make inquiries about cost, packages or telegrams. Issue a simple invitation; make a reservation or an appointment. Respond to simple questions at customs. Use common telephone phrases

Make simple requests to a gas station attendant for routine car needs Name at least 10 articles of clothing. Describe what you wear--include different colors, different seasonal

clothes and the weather. Ask a classmate about an item of clothing that they are wearing, how

much it costs, and where they buy their clothes. Get people to restate things differently, more slowly, simply. Get a hotel room (price, no. of beds, shower, TV, availability) Get transportation to a certain place (taxi, train ticket, bus ticket,

etc.) Talk about information on simple tables, charts, ads Tell time (including 24-hour clock). Convert foreign / US currency, make change, cash a check. Buy stamps, postcards, make inquiries about cost, packages or

telegrams. Issue a simple invitation; make a reservation or an appointment. Respond to simple questions at customs. Use common telephone phrases