AVON GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNED COURSE OUTLINE

Level 2

 

SUBJECT AREA: World Languages  
COURSE TITLE: French II/Spanish II 

GRADE(S) 9-12

                         

 

12.1. COMMUNICATION in a Target Language (CONTENT STANDARDS)

Course GOALS (Standards)

Learning EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES

Essential CONCEPTS, SKILLS, THEMES, QUESTIONS

PRODUCTS, PERFORMANCES,

ASSESSMENTS WITH RUBRICS

MATERIALS,

TECHNOLOGY,

Participatory FORMATS

A. Refine knowledge of the sound system and spelling patterns of the target language.

 B. Know expanded vocabulary forms and structures used in basic speaking and writing.

 C. Recognize expanded vocabulary through listening and reading.

 D. Know simple sentence and question structures in order to communicate about memorable and upcoming events.

E. Identify words in English that have origins in the target language.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Speak and model phrases and sentences with accepted pronunciation, rhythm and intonation with survival level proficiency.

 B. Speak and write expanded vocabulary phrases and structures in dialogs of short essays.

Nationalities

Occupations

Age groups

Food and beverages

Sports and leisure

School

Anatomy

 C. Comprehend simple spoken and written sentences using an expanded vocabulary in dialogs and short essays.

Question formation

Daily schedules and school schedules

Personal information exchange

Directions and commands

D. Use simple sentence and question structures to communicate about daily activities, social amenities and personal information.

New sentences using previously learned material

Original questions

Spontaneous responses to questions

Face-to-face conversations

 E. Use an English dictionary to find the meanings and origins of target  language words.

Multi-syllable words

Target language sentences using origin words

 

  • Criterion-referenced quizzes, midterms, finals
  • Interviews
  • Oral presentations
  • Peer evaluations
  • Performances
  • Projects
  • Reflections
  • Reports
  • Research projects
  • Reviews

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·         Audiovisual resources

·         CD-ROMs

·         DVDs

·         Games

·         Internet

·         Overhead transparencies

·         Realia

·         Teacher-created materials

·         Textbooks

 

 

 

12.3. The Role of CULTURE in World Language Acquisition (CONTENT STANDARDS)

 

 A. Describe the products and customs of the target culture.

 B. Explain cultural patterns of daily social interaction.

 C. Explain similarities and differences of daily activities between cultures.

D. Increase information with details in other subject areas influenced by the target cultures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Discuss the products and customs of the target culture in simple sentences in the target language.

Holidays

Famous people and their contributions

Menus and schedules

 B. Write and perform simple role-plays reflecting daily life in a culturally competent manner.

Making purchases and placing orders

Table manners and eating customs

Telephone and letter etiquette

School classes and activities

C. Write about and dramatize cultural similarities and differences in daily activities in the target language.

Youth, school and leisure culture

Concept of personal space and distance

Relationships with adults and authority figures

Work ethic

D. Read and comprehend simple sentences from the target language/culture in other school content areas.

 

  • Criterion-referenced quizzes, midterms, finals
  • Group discussion
  • Interviews
  • Oral presentations
  • Peer evaluations
  • Performances
  • Projects
  • Reflections
  • Reports
  • Research projects
  • Reviews

 

 

·         Audiovisual resources

·         CD-ROMs

·         DVDs

·         Games

·         Internet

·         Overhead transparencies Realia

·         Teacher-created materials

·         Textbooks

 

 

12.5. World Languages in the COMMUNITY (CONTENT STANDARDS)

 

A. Identify local resources for gathering information for practical purposes and for personal enjoyment.

 B. Identify national resources for gathering information for practical purposes and personal enjoyment.

 C. Identify global resources for gathering information for practical purposes and personal enjoyment.

D. Identify comparisons and connections about resources in the local, national and global communities where the target language is used and resources where English is spoken or written in those same communities.

 

A. Use target language skills to communicate interactively for practical purposes and for personal enjoyment of the resources in the local community.

Career exploration

Local celebrations

Entertainment (e.g., movies, plays, concerts, museums)

 B. Use target language skills to communicate interactively for practical purposes and for personal enjoyment in the national community.

Career exploration

Ethnic celebrations

Entertainment (e.g., movies, plays, concerts, museums)

 C. Use target language skills to communicate interactively for practical purposes and for personal enjoyment in the global community.

Career exploration

Travel/study/work abroad

International cultural events and activities

D. Use speaking, writing and reading to compare and connect local, national and global resources in English speaking communities with the target language resources in those communities.

Bookstores

Libraries

Newspapers and magazines

Radio and cable television

Internet and Website searches

 

  • Criterion-referenced quizzes, midterms, finals
  • Group discussion
  • Interviews
  • Oral presentations
  • Peer evaluations
  • Performances
  • Projects
  • Reflections
  • Reports
  • Research projects
  • Reviews

 

·         Audiovisual resources

·         CD-ROMs

·         DVDs

·         Games

·         Internet

·         Overhead transparencies Realia

·         Teacher-created materials

·         Textbooks

 

INTERVENTIONS

Novice

Score on assessments in the C range

 

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Apprentice

Score on assessments in the B-/B range

INTERVENTIONS

Proficient

Score on assessments in the B+/A- range

INTERVENTIONS

Distinguished

Score on assessments in the A/A+ range