(WL) World Languages Targeted Benchmark Level 1 Standards Area 3—Connections Standard 3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.
WL1.S3.1.01 Recognize and transfer concepts learned in other disciplines when used in the foreign language classroom (i.e., social studies--weather, geographical terms; math-- measurement, money; science--animals, food; music-- instruments).
Student Learning Targets:
Introduction to World Languages
(7th Grade)
Level I (high school course)
Level 2 (high school course)
Knowledge Targets
I can identify basic colors. (Latin, German, and Spanish)
I can identify basic body parts. (Latin and Spanish)
I can identify basic animals and their habitats. (Latin and German)
I can identify foods and drinks.
Reasoning Targets
I can apply concepts of math in the target language.
I can apply concepts of geography. (German, Latin, and Spanish)
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can use Roman numerals. (Latin)
I can count from 1 to 100.
Knowledge Targets
I can recognize concepts from other disciplines in the target language.
I can recognize the monetary system in the target culture.
I can recognize the system of measurement in the target culture.
Reasoning Targets
I can compare and contrast the different measurement systems. (MODERN LANGUAGES)
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can use vocabulary from the target language to help me understand terminology in other disciplines.
I can use the dictionary to develop vocabulary.
Proficiency Scale for Intro to World Language (7th grade)
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
The student:
can apply concepts learned in the Foreign Language classroom in other disciplines (and report back).
3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
The student:
can apply concepts learned in other disciplines that are used in the Foreign Language classroom.
The student will perform math problems using the target language.
The student will perform basic math problems using Roman numerals (e.g. addition or subtraction).
The student will write years using Roman numerals.
2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
The student:
can recognize concepts learned in other disciplines that are used in the Foreign Language classroom.
The student will recognize that the math problems are performed in the same manner as all other math problems but cannot consistently apply those skills when using Roman numerals or the target language.
1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
The student:
can recognize some concepts learned in other disciplines that are used in the foreign language classroom with help.
0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
Proficiency Scale for Level I (high school course)
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
-
3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
-
2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
-
1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
-
0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
Proficiency Scale for Level II (high school course)
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
-
3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
-
2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
-
1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
-
0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
