Minidoka County Joint School District #331

-Ensuring academic excellence, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility

2003 - 2008 Curriculum Revision

Foreign
Languages
Acknowledgements:
Janel Johnson - Minico High School
Max Allen - Minico High School
Gary Mittlesteadt - Minico High School
Roger Manning - Minico High School
John Fennell - Curriculum Director
Foreign Language Benchmarks Page 2 of 6
Approved: 17 March 2003

12.1 Level: 9-12 Standard # 1 Acquisition, Application, and Expression in a Foreign Language
Acquisition, application, and expression of specific content knowledge and skills in foreign language study.
Benchmarks (Grades 9 - 12):
12.1.1 Understand target language in the present (Level I), past (Level II), and future (Level III) tenses
12.1.2 Speak in target language in the present tense
12.1.3 Read in target language in the present tense
12.1.4 Write in target language in the present tense
12.1.5 Use viewing as a tool for learning
Learning Objectives
Level I Level II Level III
‰ 1.a Essential Demonstrate an ‰ 1.a Expected Demonstrate an ‰ 1.a Essential Continue to demonstrate
understanding of simple commands understanding of additional commands an understanding and usage of
‰ 1.b Essential Comprehend ‰ 1.b Essential Comprehend commands beyond level II commands
communication through tapes, visual communication through tapes, visual ‰ 1.b Essential Comprehend
aides, pantomime, etc. communication through tapes, visual
aides, pantomime, etc.
‰ 1.c Essential Comprehend vocabulary aides, pantomime, etc.
‰ 1.c Essential Comprehend vocabulary used in each unit ‰ 1.c Essential Comprehend vocabulary
used in each unit ‰ 1.d Essential Comprehend used in each unit
‰ 1.d Essential Comprehend simple questions/statements using unit ‰ 1.d Essential Comprehend
questions/statements using unit vocabulary questions/statements using unit
vocabulary ‰ 2.a Satisfy immediate needs using vocabulary
‰ 2.a Expected Satisfy immediate needs target language ‰ 2.a Essential Satisfy immediate needs
using target language ‰ 2.b Expected Produce spontaneous using target language
‰ 2.b Essential Produce spontaneous language using unit illustrations ‰ 2.b Essential Produce spontaneous
language using unit illustrations ‰ 2.c Essential Tell rehearsed unit language using unit illustrations
‰ 2.c Essential Tell rehearsed unit stories stories in their own words using ‰ 2.c Essential Tell rehearsed unit stories
in their own words using familiar familiar vocabulary and illustrations in their own words using familiar
vocabulary and illustrations vocabulary and illustrations
Foreign Language Benchmarks
Approved: 17 March 2003
Level I
‰ 2.d Essential Respond to directed
questions from readings, lectures, oral
narratives and conversations
‰ 3.a Essential Read and comprehend
materials written in target language
using previously learned vocabulary
‰ 3.b Essential Differentiate sounds and
letters not used in English
‰ 4.a Essential Write learned information
‰ 5.a Essential View media sources and
recognize and/or identify
vocabulary/short phrases
Level II
‰ 2.d Essential Respond to directed
questions from readings, lectures, oral
narratives and conversations
‰ 3.a Essential Read and comprehend
materials written in target language
using previously learned vocabulary
‰ 3.b Essential Differentiate and produce
sounds and letters not used in English
‰ 4.a Essential Write using previously
acquired vocabulary in new
combinations
‰ 5.a Essential View media sources to
engage in critical analysis and
response
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Level III
‰ 2.d Essential Respond to directed
questions from readings, lectures, oral
narratives and conversations
‰ 3.a Essential Read and comprehend
selected materials written in target
language, decoding unfamiliar words
in context
‰ 4.a Essential Write materials of their
own creation
‰ 5.a Essential View media sources to
engage in critical analysis and
response in target language
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Approved: 17 March 2003

12.2 Level: 9-12 Standard # 2 Historical and Cultural Aspects of Foreign Language Study
Become acquainted with customs, idioms, holidays, scenery, and landmarks of countries studied.
Benchmarks (Grades 9 - 12):
12.2.1 Become acquainted with customs, idioms, holidays, scenery, and landmarks
12.2.2 Understand the relationships between cultures and the language of those cultures
Learning Objectives
Level I Level II Level III
‰ 1.a Extended Identify historical events ‰ 1.a Extended Identify historical events ‰ 1.a Extended Identify historical events
and customs related to the various and customs related to the various and customs related to the various
cultures cultures in the target language cultures in the target language
‰ 1.b Essential Learn idiomatic ‰ 1.b Essential Continue to learn ‰ 1.b Essential Continue to learn and use
expressions idiomatic expressions idiomatic expressions
‰ 1.c Extended Become familiar with ‰ 2.a Extended Identify regional ‰ 1.c Extended Become familiar with
holidays celebrated in the various differences within the language and cultural differences in lands using the
cultures cultures target language
‰ 2 N/A ‰ 2.b Expected Value cultural beliefs ‰ 2.a Extended Analyze regional
‰ 2.c Extended Recognize and compare differences within the language and
contributions of native cultures to the cultures
target language ‰ 2.b Expected Experience cultures
‰ 2.c Extended Compare contributions of
native cultures in the target language
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Approved: 17 March 2003

12.1 Level: 9-12 Standard # 1 Acquisition, Application, and Expression in a Foreign Language
Acquisition, application, and expression of specific content knowledge and skills in foreign language study.
Benchmarks (Grades 9 - 12):
12.1.1 Understand target language in all tenses
12.1.2 Speak (Level IV) and improve speaking skills (Level V) in target language
12.1.3 Read in target language
12.1.4 Write in target language
12.1.5 Use viewing as a tool for learning, totally in the target language
Learning Objectives
Level IV Level V
‰ 1.a Expected Continue to demonstrate an understanding and ‰ 1.a Essential Comprehend communication through tapes,
usage of commands beyond level III commands visual aides, speech, etc.
‰ 1.b Essential Comprehend communication through tapes, ‰ 1.b Essential Comprehend vocabulary used in each unit
visual aides, pantomime, etc. ‰ 1.c Essential Comprehend questions/statements using unit
‰ 1.c Essential Comprehend vocabulary used in each unit vocabulary
‰ 1.d Essential Comprehend questions/statements using unit ‰ 2.a Expected Satisfy immediate needs using target language
vocabulary ‰ 2.b Expected Produce spontaneous language in all oral
‰ 2.a Expected Satisfy immediate needs using target language communications
‰ 2.b Essential Produce spontaneous language in all oral ‰ 2.c Expected Discuss in detail readings, lectures, and other
communications media presentations
‰ 2.c Essential Tell rehearsed unit stories in their own words ‰ 3.a Essential Read and comprehend materials written in
using familiar vocabulary and illustrations target language, decoding unfamiliar words in context
‰ 2.d Essential Discuss in detail readings, lectures, and other ‰ 4.a Essential Write materials of their own creation
media presentations ‰ 5.a Essential View media sources to engage in critical
‰ 3.a Essential Read and comprehend materials written in analysis and critical response in target language
target language, decoding unfamiliar words in context
‰ 4.a Essential Write materials of their own creation
‰ 5.a Essential View media sources to engage in critical
analysis and critical response in target language
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Approved: 17 March 2003

12.2 Level: 9-12 Standard # 2 Historical and Cultural Aspects of Foreign Language Study
Become acquainted with customs, idioms, holidays, scenery, and landmarks of countries studied.
Benchmarks (Grades 9 - 12):
12.2.1 Understand and identify (Level IV) and value (Level V) local cultural events
12.2.2 Understand the relationships between cultures and the language of those cultures
Learning Objectives
Level IV Level V
‰ 1.a Essential Practice and participate in local historical and ‰ 1.a Expected Practice and participate in local historical and
cultural events and customs cultural events and customs
‰ 1.b Essential Continue to learn and use idiomatic expressions ‰ 1.b Essential Continue to learn and use idiomatic expressions
‰ 1.c Essential Become familiar with cultural differences in ‰ 1.c Expected Become familiar with cultural differences in
lands using the target language lands using the target language
‰ 2.a Expected Analyze and compare regional differences ‰ 2.a Expected Analyze and compare regional differences
within the language and cultures within the language and cultures
‰ 2.b Expected Examine contributions of native cultures in the ‰ 2.b Expected Examine contributions of native cultures in the
target language target language