TE+407+Presentations+-+Communities

__Communities__ Standard 5.1 - Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting “This standard focuses on language as a tool for communication with speakers of the language throughout one’s life: in schools, in the community, and abroad.” Progress Indicators: Ø Grade 4: l Students communicate on a personal level with speakers of the language via letters, e-mail, audio and video tapes l Students identify professions which require proficiency in another language l Students use the language to create imaginary situations l Students present information about the language and culture to others l Students write and illustrate stories to present to others l Students perform for a school or community celebration Ø Grade 8: l Students discuss their preferences concerning leisure activities and current events in written form or orally with peers who speak the language l Students interact with members of the local community to hear how they use the language in their various fields of work l Students present information about the language and culture to others l Students participate in club activities which benefit the school or community l Students write and illustrate stories to present to others l Students perform for a school or community celebration Ø Grade 12: l Students communicate orally or in writing with members of the other culture regarding topics of personal interest, community, or world concern l Students participate in career exploration or school-to-work project which requires proficiency in the language and culture l Students use community resources to research a topic related to culture and/or language study l Students present information about the language and culture to others l Students participate in club activities which benefit the school or community l Students write and illustrate stories to present to others l Students perform in a school or community celebration Standard 5.2 Ø Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment Examples: Listening to music, watching movies or television, reading, traveling Progress Indicators: Ø Grade 4: l Students read materials and/or use media from the language and culture for enjoyment l Students play sports or games from the culture l Students exchange information about topics of personal interest l Students plan real or imaginary travel l Students attend or view via media cultural events and social activities l Students listen to music, sing songs, or play musical instruments from the target language Ø Grade 8: l Students consult various sources in the language to obtain information about topics of personal interest l Students play sports or games from the culture l Students exchange information around topics of personal interest l Students use various media from the language and culture for entertainment l Students attend or view via media cultural events or social activities l Students listen to music, sing songs, or play musical instruments from the target language Ø Grade 12: l Students consult various sources in the language to obtain information on topics of personal interest l Students play sports or games from the culture l Students read and/or use various media from the language and culture for entertainment or personal growth l Students establish and/or maintain interpersonal relations with speakers of the language l Students attend or view via media cultural events and activities l Students listen to music, sing songs, or play musical instruments from the target culture