World Languages
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Course Introduction

 

Core Standards of the Course

NL.IL
I can recognize a few memorized words and phrases when I hear them spoken.

Learning Indicator NL.IL.1
I can occasionally identify the sound of a character or a word.

1. I can recognize the sound of a few letters when they are spoken or spelled out.
   

Learning Indicator NL.IL.2
I can occasionally understand isolated words that I have memorized, particularly when accompanied by gestures or pictures.

1. I can understand greetings.
   
2. I can recognize some color words.
   
3. I can understand some numbers.
   
4. I can understand some food items.
   

NL.IR
I can recognize a few letters or characters. I can identify a few memorized words and phrases when I read.

Learning Indicator NL.IR.1
I can occasionally recognize a few letters or characters.

1. I can alphabetize a few names or words.
   
2. I can match a character in a headline to a supporting visual.
   

Learning Indicator NL.IR.2
I can connect some words, phrases or characters to their meanings.

1. I can recognize some cities on a map.
   
2. I can identify some menu items.
   

NL.IC
I can communicate on some very familiar topics using single words and phrases that I have practiced and memorized.

Learning Indicator NL.IC.1
I can greet my peers.

1. I can say hello and goodbye.
   

Learning Indicator NL.IC.2
I can introduce myself to someone.

1. I can tell someone my name.
   

Learning Indicator NL.IC.3
I can answer a few simple questions.

1. I can respond to some yes/no questions.
   
2. I can answer some either/or questions.
   
3. I respond to some who, what, when, where questions.
   

NL.PS
I can present information about myself and some other very familiar topics using single words or memorized phrases.

Learner Indicator NL.PS.1
I can recite words and phrases that I have learned.

1. I can count from 1-10.
   
2. I can say the date and the day of the week.
   
3. I can list the months and seasons.
   

Learning Indicator NL.PS.2
I can state the names of familiar people, places, and objects in pictures and posters using words or memorized phrases.

1. I can name famous landmarks and people.
   
2. I can name countries on a map.
   
3. I can list items I see every day.
   

Learning Indicator NL.PS.3
I can introduce myself to a group.

1. I can state my name, age, and where I live.
   
2. I can give my phone number, home address, and e-mail address.
   

Learning Indicator NL.PS.4
I can recite short memorized phrases, parts of poems, and rhymes.

1. I can sing a short song.
   
2. I can recite a nursery rhyme.
   
3. I can recite a simple poem.
   

NL.PW
I can copy some familiar words or phrases.

Learning Indicator NL.PW.1
I can copy some characters or letters and words that I see on the wall or board, in a book, or on the computer.

1. I can copy the letters of the alphabet.
   
2. I can copy the characters that I am learning.
   
3. I can copy a simple phrase like "Happy Birthday," "Happy Holidays," etc.
   

Learning Indicator NL.PW.2
I can write words and phrases that I have learned.

1. I can write my name, home address, and my e-mail address.
   
2. I can write numbers such as my phone number.
   
3. I can write the date and the day of the week.
   
4. I can write the months and seasons.
   

Learning Indicator NL.PW.3
I can label familiar people, places, and objects in pictures and posters.

1. I can label famous landmarks and people.
   
2. I can write the names of countries on a map.
   
3. I can list items I see every day.
   
4. I can label items in a room.
   

NM.IL
NM.IL I can recognize some familiar words and phrases when I hear them spoken.

Learning Indicator NM.IL.1
I can understand a few courtesy phrases.

1. I can understand greetings.
   
2. I can understand when people express thanks.
   
3. I can understand when people introduce themselves.
   
4. I can understand when someone asks for a name.
   

Learning Indicator NM.IL.2
I can recognize and sometimes understand basic information in words and phrases that I have memorized.

1. I can identify days of the week and the time.
   
2. I can recognize a date.
   
3. I can recognize some common weather expressions.
   

Learning Indicator NM.IL.3
I can recognize and sometimes understand words and phrases that I have learned for specific purposes.

1. I can recognize the names of the planets in a science class.
   
2. I can recognize the names of some parts of the body in a health class.
   

NM.IR
I can recognize some letters or characters. I can understand some learned or memorized words and phrases when I read.

Learning Indicator NM.IR.1
I can recognize words and phrases and characters with the help of visuals.

1. I can recognize entrance and exit signs.
   
2. I can identify family member words on a family tree.
   
3. I can identify the healthy nutritional categories.
   
4. I can identify the simple labels on a science-related graph.
   

Learning Indicator NM.IR.2
I can recognize words, phrases, and characters when I associate them with things I already know.

1. I can check off words or phrases on a to-do list, grocery list or scavenger hunt list.
   
2. I can identify labeled aisles in a supermarket.
   
3. I can choose a restaurant from an online list of local eateries.
   
4. I can identify scores from sports teams because I recognize team names and logos.
   
5. I can identify artists, titles and music genres from iTunes.
   
6. I can identify the names of classes and instructors in a school schedule.
   

NM.IC
I can communicate on very familiar topics using a variety of words and phrases that I have practiced and memorized.

Learning Indicator NM.IC.1
I can greet and leave people in a polite way.

1. I can say hello and goodbye to someone my age or younger.
   
2. I can say hello and goodbye to my teacher, professor, or supervisor.
   
3. I can say hello to an adult.
   

Learning Indicator NM.IC.2
I can introduce myself and others.

1. I can introduce myself and provide basic personal information.
   
2. I can introduce someone else.
   
3. I can respond to an introduction.
   

Learning Indicator NM.IC.3
I can answer a variety of simple questions.

1. I can answer questions about what I like and dislike.
   
2. I can answer questions about what I am doing and what I did.
   
3. I can answer questions about where I'm going or where I went.
   
4. I can answer questions about something I have learned.
   

Learning Indicator NM.IC.4
I can make some simple statements in a conversation.

1. I can tell someone what I am doing.
   
2. I can say where I went.
   
3. I can say whom I am going to see.
   
4. I can express a positive reaction, such as "Great!"
   

Learning Indicator NM.IC.5
I can ask some simple questions.

1. I can ask who, what, when, where questions.
   
2. I can ask questions about something that I am learning.
   

Learning Indicator NM.IC.6
I can communicate basic information about myself and people I know.

1. I can say my name and ask someone's name.
   
2. I can say or write something about the members of my family and ask about someone's family.
   
3. I can say or write something about friends and classmates or co-workers.
   

Learning Indicator NM.IC.7
I can communicate some basic information about my everyday life.

1. I can give times, dates and weather information.
   
2. I can tell about what I eat, learn, and do.
   
3. I can tell about places I know.
   
4. I can ask and understand how much something costs.
   
5. I can tell someone the time and location of a community event.
   

NM.PS
I can present information about myself and some other very familiar topics using a variety of words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

Learning Indicator NM.PS.1
I can present information about myself and others using words and phrases.

1. I can say what I look like.
   
2. I can say what I am like.
   
3. I can say what someone looks like.
   
4. I can say what someone is like.
   

Learning Indicator NM.PS.2
I can express my likes and dislikes using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

1. I can say which sports I like and don't like.
   
2. I can list my favorite free-time activities and those I don't like.
   
3. I can state my favorite foods and drinks and those I don't like.
   

Learning Indicator NM.PS.3
I can present information about familiar items in my immediate environment.

1. I can tell about my house
   
2. I can tell about my school or where I work.
   
3. I can tell about my room or office and what is in it.
   
4. I can present basic information about my community, town/city, state or country.
   

Learning Indicator NM.PS.4
I can tell about my daily activities using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

1. I can list my classes and tell what time they start and end.
   
2. I can name activities and their times in my schedule.
   
3. I can tell what I do on the weekends.
   

Learning Indicator NM.PS.5
I can present simple information about something I learned using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

1. I can talk about holiday celebrations based on pictures or photos.
   
2. I can name the main cities on a map.
   
3. I can talk about animals, colors, foods, historical figures, or sports based on pictures or photos.
   

NM.PW
I can write lists and memorized phrases on familiar topics.

Learning Indicator NM.PW.1
I can fill out a simple form with some basic personal information.

1. I can fill out a form with my name, address, phone number, birth date, and nationality.
   
2. I can complete a simple online form.
   
3. I can fill out a simple schedule.
   

Learning Indicator NM.PW.2
I can write about myself using learned phrases and memorized expressions.

1. I can list my likes and dislikes such as favorite subjects, sports, or free-time activities.
   
2. I can list my family members, their ages, their relationship to me, and what they like to do.
   
3. I can list my classes and tell what time they start and end.
   
4. I can write simple statements about where I live.
   

Learning Indicator NM.PW.3
I can list my daily activities and write lists that help me in my day-to-day life.

1. I can label activities and their times in my daily schedule.
   
2. I can write about what I do on the weekends.
   
3. I can write a to-do list.
   
4. I can write a shopping list.
   

Learning Indicator NM.W.4
I can write notes about something I have learned using lists, phrases, and memorized expressions.

1. I can list the main cities of a specific country.
   
2. I can write the phrases and memorized expressions connected with holiday wishes and celebrations in a specific country.
   
3. I can create a list of topics and categories using vocabulary I have learned.
   
4. I can write something I hear or have heard such as simple information in a phone message or a classroom activity.
   

NH.IL
I can often understand words, phrases, and simple sentences related to everyday life. I can recognize pieces of information and sometimes understand the main topic of what is being said.

Learning Indicator NH.IL.1
I can sometimes understand simple questions or statements on familiar topics.

1. I can recognize the difference between a question and a statement.
   
2. I can sometimes understand questions about how old I am, where I live, what I do in my free time, etc.
   
3. I can sometimes understand questions or statements about my family.
   
4. I can sometimes understand questions or statements about my friends and classmates or workmates.
   

Learning Indicator NH.IL.2
I can understand simple information when presented with pictures and graphs.

1. I can understand some facts about the weather when weather symbols are used.
   
2. I can understand when someone describes physical descriptions from a photo or an art work.
   
3. I can follow simple arithmetic problems when I can see the figures.
   

Learning Indicator NH.IL.3
I can sometimes understand the main idea of conversations that I overhear.

1. I can sometimes understand if people are referring to me in their conversation.
   
2. I can sometimes understand if people are talking about their homes or asking for directions.
   
3. I can sometimes understand a simple transaction between a customer and a sales clerk.
   

NH.IR
I can understand familiar words, phrases, and sentences within short and simple texts related to everyday life. I can sometimes understand the main idea of what I have read.

Learning Indicator NH.IR.1
I can usually understand short simple messages on familiar topics.

1. I can understand basic familiar information from an ad.
   
2. I can sometimes identify the purpose of a brochure.
   
3. I can identify information from a movie description or poster.
   
4. I can understand simple information in a text message from a friend.
   

Learning Indicator NH.IR.2
I can sometimes understand short, simple descriptions with the help of pictures or graphs.

1. I can understand simple captions under photos.
   
2. I can understand very basic information from a real estate ad.
   
3. I can understand Web site descriptions of clothing items to make an appropriate purchase.
   
4. I can identify the categories on a graph.
   

Learning Indicator NH.IR.3
I can sometimes understand the main idea of published materials.

1. I can distinguish a birthday card from a note expressing thanks.
   
2. I can identify destinations and major attractions on a travel brochure.
   
3. I can locate places on city maps.
   

Learning Indicator NH.IR.4
I can understand simple everyday notices in public places on topics that are familiar to me.

1. I can understand a simple public transportation schedule.
   
2. I can locate notices on where to park.
   
3. I can understand notices that tell of street or metro closings.
   
4. I can understand a store's hours of operation.
   
5. I can read the labels on a recycling bin.
   

NH.IC
I can communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences, sometimes supported by memorized language. I can usually handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.

Learning Indicator NH.IC.1
I can exchange some personal information.

1. I can ask and say a home address and e-mail address.
   
2. I can ask and say someone's nationality.
   
3. I can ask and tell about family members and their characteristics.
   
4. I can ask and tell about friends, classmates, teachers and co-workers.
   

Learning Indicator NH.IC.2
I can exchange information using texts, graphs or pictures.

1. I can ask about and identify familiar things in a picture from a story.
   
2. I can ask about and identify important information about the weather using a map.
   
3. I can ask and respond to simple questions about dates, times, places, and events on schedules, posters, and tickets.
   
4. I can respond to simple questions based on graphs, or visuals that provide information containing numbers or statistics.
   

Learning Indicator NH.IR.3
I can ask for and give simple directions.

1. I can ask for directions to a place.
   
2. I can tell someone how to get from one place to another, such as go straight, turn left, or turn right.
   
3. I can tell someone where something is located, such as next to, across from, or in the middle of.
   

Learning Indicator NH.IC.4
I can make plans with others.

1. I can accept or reject an invitation to do something or go somewhere.
   
2. I can invite and make plans with someone to do something or go somewhere.
   
3. I can exchange information about where to go, such as to the store, the movie theatre, a concert, a restaurant, the lab, or when to meet.
   

Learning Indicator NH.IC.5
I can interact with others in everyday situations.

1. I can order a meal.
   
2. I can make a purchase.
   
3. I can buy a ticket
   

NH.PS
I can present basic information on familiar topics using language I have practiced using phrases and simple sentences.

Learning Indicator NH.PS.1
I can present information about my life using phrases and simple sentences.

1. I can describe my family and friends.
   
2. I can describe my school.
   
3. I can describe where I work and what I do.
   

Learning Indicator NH.PS.2
I can present a familiar experience or event in simple terms using phrases and simple sentences.

1. I can tell what I do in class or at work.
   
2. I can tell what I do during the weekend.
   
3. I can tell what happens after school or work.
   

Learning Indicator NH.PS.3
I can present information about a familiar person, place, or thing using phrases and simple sentences.

1. I can describe a useful Web site.
   
2. I can talk about my favorite musical group, actor, or author.
   
3. I can describe a landmark, vacation location, or a place I visit.
   
4. I can talk about a famous person from history.
   

Learning Indicator NH.PS.4
I can present information about others using phrases and simple sentences.

1. I can talk about others' likes and dislikes
   
2. I can talk about others' free-time activities.
   
3. I can give basic biographical information about others.
   

Learning Indicator NH.PS.5
I can give basic instructions on how to make or do something using phrases and simple sentences.

1. I can tell how to prepare something simple to eat.
   
2. I can describe a simple routine, like getting lunch in the cafeteria.
   
3. I can give simple directions to a nearby location or to an online resource.
   

Learning Indicator NH.PS.6
I can present basic information about things I have learned using phrases and simple sentences.

1. I can describe a simple process like a science experiment.
   
2. I can present information about a topic from a lesson based on pictures or photos.
   
3. I can present information about something I learned in a class or at work
   
4. I can present information about something I learned in the community.
   

NH.PW
I can write short messages and notes on familiar topics related to everyday life.

Learning Indicator NH.PW.1
I can write information about my daily life in a letter, blog, discussion board, or email message.

1. I can introduce myself.
   
2. I can describe my family and friends.
   
3. I can describe my school.
   
4. I can describe where I work and what I do.
   

Learning Indicator NH.PW.2
I can write short notes using phrases and simple sentences.

1. I can write a postcard message.
   
2. I can write a special occasion message such as a birthday or congratulatory note.
   
3. I can write a short announcement, invitation, or thank-you note.
   

Learning Indicator NH.PW.3
I can write about a familiar experience or event using practiced material.

1. I can write what I do in class or at work.
   
2. I can write what happens after school or during the weekend.
   
3. I can write about a website, a field trip, or an activity that I participated in.
   

Learning Indicator NH.PW.4
I can write basic information about things I have learned.

1. I can write up a simple process like a science experiment.
   
2. I can write about a topic from a lesson using pictures or photos.
   
3. I can write about something I learned online, in a class, at work, or in the community.
   

Learning Indicator NH.PW.5
I can ask for information in writing.

1. I can request resources like brochures, posted information
   
2. I can request an appointment with a classmate, teacher, or colleague.
   
3. I can request an application for a job, membership in a club, or admission to a school or program.
   

N.CPP
I can identify some products and practices of cultures.

Learning Indicator N.CPP.1
I can identify some common products related to home and community life of other cultures and my own.

1. I can identify some geographical features of other countries.
   
2. I can identify familiar landmarks.
   
3. I can recognize some traditional and popular songs.
   
4. I can recognize some similarities and differences between the designs of houses, buildings, or towns.
   
5. I can identify specific locations to have a meal, purchase a ticket, or buy something that I need.
   
6. I can recognize some similarities and differences between my daily schedule and that of a peer in another culture.
   

Learning Indicator N.CPP.2
I can identify some common practices related to home and community life of other cultures and my own.

1. I can identify some common habits of eating in other cultures.
   
2. I can identify some habits of dress in other cultures.
   
3. I can express the time and date as locals do.
   
4. I can sometimes use the appropriate holiday greeting.
   

N.CP
I can identify some basic cultural beliefs and values.

Learning Indicator N.CP.1
I can identify some beliefs and values related to age, gender, social class and ethnicity.

1. I can sometimes tell the way people address each other differently based on age and social standing.
   
2. I can sometimes recognize that appropriate dress is determined by cultural traditions.
   
3. I can recognize that gender and age can determine one's role in a family, school, and the workplace.
   

Learning Indicator N.CP.2
I can identify some characteristics of national identity.

1. I can identify some elements of geography that define a nation.
   
2. I can identify symbols that represent a nation.
   
3. I can identify the importance of some historical events through their celebration on national holidays and monuments.
   
4. I can identify major religions of a nation.
   

Learning Indicator N.CP.3
I can identify ways in which cultures are globalized.

1. I can identify some similar leisure activities across cultures.
   
2. I can identify some similar forms of dress across cultures.
   
3. I can identify common fast food restaurants across cultures.
   
4. I can identify examples of common technology use across cultures.
   

N.CIA
I can function at a survival level in an authentic cultural context.

Learning Indicator N.CIA.1
I can imitate some simple patterns of behavior in familiar settings across cultures.

1. I can imitate appropriate greetings.
   
2. I can recognize and imitate table manners.
   
3. I can sometimes identify what is culturally appropriate to say when gift-giving in situations, such as at a birthday party, New Year's, a wedding, etc.
   
4. I can recognize and imitate culturally appropriate behavior in a restaurant or other public place.
   

Learning Indicator N.CIA.2
I can use memorized language and very basic cultural knowledge to interact with others.

1. I can sometimes ask and answer questions or make simple comments in a familiar cultural context such a family event or a social event with peers.
   
2. I can understand and mention a general cultural reference, such as a song or movie title, author or composer, in a conversation.
   
3. I can play a simple board or card game with friends.
   

Learning Indicator N.CIA.3
I can use memorized language, and very basic knowledge of the culture to accomplish simple, routine tasks.

1. I can use a city map, GPS, or signs to help me find my way.
   
2. I can recognize and imitate how people count and use money in order to make a purchase.
   
3. I can follow a team's win-loss record from a Web site.
   

IL.IL
I can understand the main idea in short, simple messages and presentations on familiar topics. I can understand the main idea of simple conversations that I overhear.

Learning Indicator IL.IL.1
I can understand the basic purpose of a message.

1. I can determine if I am hearing an announcement or an advertisement.
   
2. I can understand what a radio advertisement is selling.
   
3. I can understand when and where an event will take place.
   
4. I can understand a voice mail response accepting or rejecting an invitation.
   

Learning Indicator IL.IL.2
I can understand messages related to my basic needs.

1. I can understand a clear and repeated announcement about a flight's departure time and/or gate.
   
2. I can understand teacher announcements about when an assignment is due.
   
3. I can understand the date and time of when a voicemail message was recorded.
   

Learning Indicator IL.IL.3
I can understand questions and simple statements on everyday topics when I am part of the conversation.

1. I can understand questions about my work or class schedule.
   
2. I can understand questions about my likes and dislikes.
   
3. I can understand simple compliments related to what I am wearing or what I am doing.
   

IL.IR
I can understand the main idea of short and simple texts when the topic is familiar.

Learning Indicator IL.IR.1
I can understand messages in which the writer tells or asks me about topics of personal interest.

1. I can understand what an e-pal writes about interests and daily routines.
   
2. I can understand a simple posting on a friend's social media page.
   
3. I can understand a text from a friend about our plans.
   
4. I can understand if a friend accepts or rejects an invitation.
   

Learning Indicator IL.IR.2
I can identify some simple information needed on forms.

1. I can understand what information is asked for on a customs form.
   
2. I can understand what information is asked for on a hotel registration form.
   
3. I can understand what information is asked for on a student ID card.
   

Learning Indicator IL.IR.3
I can identify some information from news media.

1. I can understand personal information about sports stars from photo captions
   
2. I can understand some information on job postings.
   
3. I can understand basic information on weather forecasts.
   

IL.IC
I can participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences. I can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.

Learning Indicator IL.IC.1
I can have a simple conversation on a limited number of everyday topics.

1. I can talk with someone about family or household tasks.
   
2. I can talk with someone about hobbies and interests.
   
3. I can talk with someone about school or work.
   

Learning Indicator IL.IC.2
I can ask and answer questions of factual information that is familiar to me

1. I can ask and answer questions related to subjects such as geography, history, art, music, math, science, language, or literature.
   

Learning Indicator IL.IC.3
I can use the language to meet my basic needs in familiar situations.

1. I can ask for help at school, work, or in the community.
   
2. I can make an appointment or reservation by phone.
   
3. I can arrange for transportation, such as by train, bus, taxi, or ride with friends.
   

IL.PS
I can present information on most familiar topics using a series of simple sentences.

Learning Indicator IL.PS.1
I can talk about people, activities, events, and experiences.

1. I can describe the physical appearance of a friend or family member.
   
2. I can describe another person's personality.
   
3. I can describe a school or workplace.
   
4. I can describe a famous place.
   
5. I can describe a place I have visited or want to visit.
   
6. I can present my ideas about something I have learned.
   

Learning Indicator IL.PS.2
I can express my needs and wants.

1. I can describe what I need for school or work.
   
2. I can tell what I want to do each day.
   

Learning Indicator IL.PS.3
I can present information on plans, instructions, and directions.

1. I can explain the rules of a game.
   
2. I can give multi-step instructions for preparing a recipe.
   
3. I can describe what my plans are for the weekend.
   
4. I can describe what my summer plans are.
   
5. I can describe holiday or vacation plans.
   
6. I can describe what is needed for a holiday or a celebration.
   
7. I can describe what I plan to do next in my life.
   

Learning Indicator IL.PS.4
I can present songs, short skits or dramatic readings.

1. I can retell a children's story.
   
2. I can present a proverb, poem or nursery rhyme.
   
3. I can participate in a performance of a skit or a scene from a play.
   

Learning Indicator IL.PS.5
I can express my preferences on topics of interest.

1. I can give a presentation about a movie or song that I like.
   
2. I can give a presentation about a famous athlete, celebrity, or historical figure.
   
3. I can express my thoughts about a current event I have learned about or researched.
   

IL.PW
I can write briefly about most familiar topics and provide information using a series of simple sentences.

Learning Indicator IL.PW.1
I can write about people, activities, events, and experiences.

1. I can describe the physical appearance and personality of a friend or family member.
   
2. I can write about a school, workplace, famous place, or place I have visited.
   
3. I can write about a holiday, vacation, or a typical celebration.
   
4. I can write about something I have learned.
   
5. I can write about what I plan to do next in my life.
   

Learning Indicator IL.PW.2
I can prepare materials for a presentation.

1. I can write out a draft of a presentation that I plan to present orally.
   
2. I can write an outline of a project or presentation.
   
3. I can write notes for a speech.
   

Learning Indicator IL.PW.3
I can write simply about topics of interest.

1. I can write about a movie or song that I like.
   
2. I can write about a famous athlete, celebrity, or historical figure.
   
3. I can write a brief explanation of a proverb or nursery rhyme.
   
4. I can write a simple poem.
   

Learning Indicator IL.PW.4
I can write basic instructions on how to make or do something.

1. I can write the rules of a game.
   
2. I can write about how to prepare something simple to eat.
   
3. I can write about a simple routine, like getting lunch in the cafeteria.
   
4. I can write simple directions to a nearby location or to an online resource.
   

Learning Indicator IL.PW.5
I can write questions to obtain information.

1. I can post a question for discussion or reflection.
   
2. I can develop a simple questionnaire or survey.
   

IM.IL
I can understand the main idea in messages and presentations on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests and studies. I can understand the main idea in conversations that I overhear.

Learning Indicator IM.IL.1
I can understand basic information in ads, announcements and other simple recordings.

1. I can understand when, where and who is playing in a concert from a radio. advertisement.
   
2. I can understand the main message of an e-card greeting.
   
3. I can understand what service is offering in a TV ad.
   
4. I can identify the type of film from a movie preview.
   

Learning Indicator IM.IL.2
I can understand the main idea of what I listen to for personal enjoyment.

1. I can understand basic personal questions that are asked on a video conference.
   
2. I can understand what a YouTube clip is about.
   
3. I can understand peers' recorded descriptions about themselves or their avatars.
   

Learning Indicator IM.IL.3
I can understand messages related to my everyday life.

1. I can understand a voice message about the time and place of a meeting.
   
2. I can understand a box-office recording about the times of the performances of events.
   
3. I can understand that an event is being postponed or cancelled.
   

IM.IR
I can understand the main idea of texts related to everyday life and personal interests or studies.

Learning Indicator IM.IR.1
I can understand simple personal questions.

1. I can understand the questions asked on a career preference survey.
   
2. I can understand what is asked for on a simple, popular magazine questionnaire.
   
3. I can understand the personal questions to complete a profile on a social media site.
   

Learning Indicator IM.IR.2
I can understand basic information in ads, announcements and other simple texts.

1. I can understand the information in birth and wedding announcements.
   
2. I can understand the information in sales ads.
   
3. I can understand the main ideas in travel brochures.
   
4. I can understand the main ideas on food labels.
   

Learning Indicator IM.IR.3
I can understand the main idea of what I read for personal enjoyment.

1. I can understand updates in entertainment magazines and blogs.
   
2. I can understand postings in blogs on familiar topics.
   
3. I can understand postcards from friends.
   

Learning Indicator IM.IR.4
I can read simple written exchanges between other people.

1. I can understand the main idea of personal messages exchanged in chat rooms.
   
2. I can understand the main idea of a magazine biographical interview with a celebrity.
   

IM.IC
I can participate in conversations on familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences. I can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions. I can usually say what I want to say about myself and my everyday life.

Learning Indicator IM.IC.1
I can start, maintain, and end a conversation on a variety of familiar topics.

1. I can start a conversation.
   
2. I can ask for information, details, and explanations during a conversation.
   
3. I can bring a conversation to a close.
   
4. I can interview someone for a project or a publication.
   

Learning Indicator IM.IC.2
I can talk about my daily activities and personal preferences.

1. I can talk about my daily routine.
   
2. I can talk about my interests and hobbies.
   
3. I can give reasons for my preferences.
   
4. I can give some information about activities I did.
   
5. I can give some information about something I plan to do.
   
6. I can talk about my favorite music, movies, and sports.
   

Learning Indicator IM.IC.3
I can use my language to handle tasks related to my personal needs.

1. I can request services, such as phone, computer, or car.
   
2. I can schedule an appointment.
   
3. I can make reservations.
   

Learning Indicator IM.IC.4
I can exchange information about subjects of special interest to me.

1. I can talk about artists from other countries.
   
2. I can talk about historical events.
   
3. I can talk about a mathematics, technology, or science project.
   

IM.PS
I can make presentations on a wide variety of familiar topics using connected sentences.

Learning Indicator IM.PS.1
I can make a presentation about my personal and social experiences.

1. I can describe a childhood or past experience.
   
2. I can report on a social event that I attended.
   
3. I can make a presentation on something new I learned.
   
4. I can make a presentation about my plans for the future.
   

Learning Indicator IM.PS.2
I can make a presentation on something I have learned or researched.

1. I can give a short presentation on a current event.
   
2. I can present about a topic from an academic subject, such as science, math, art, etc.
   
3. I can describe how to plan and carry out an event, such as a party or family reunion.
   
4. I can give a short presentation on a famous person, landmark, or cultural event.
   

Learning Indicator IM.PS.3
I can make a presentation about common interests and issues and state my viewpoint.

1. I can give a presentation about a favorite movie or song and tell why I like it.
   
2. I can give a presentation about a famous person or historical figure and tell why he/she is important.
   
3. I can share my reactions about a current event and explain why the event is in the news.
   

IM.PW
I can write on a wide variety of familiar topics using connected sentences.

Learning Indicator IM.PW.1
I can write messages and announcements.

1. I can write a message to explain or clarify something.
   
2. I can write about common events and daily routines.
   
3. I can write an autobiographical statement for a contest, study abroad or other special program, or job application.
   
4. I can write an invitation or flyer about an event I am planning.
   

Learning Indicator IM.PW.2
I can write short reports about something I have learned or researched.

1. I can write a short article on a current event.
   
2. I can write about an academic subject, such as science, math, art, etc.
   
3. I can write the minutes or a summary from a club or other meeting.
   

Learning Indicator IM.PW.3
I can compose communications for public distribution.

1. I can create a flyer for an upcoming event at my school or at work.
   
2. I can write a review of a movie, book, play, exhibit, etc.
   
3. I can post an entry to a blog or a discussion forum.
   
4. I can compose a simple letter, response, or article for a publication.
   
5. I can contribute to a school or work publication.
   

IH.IL
I can easily understand the main idea in messages and presentations on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests and studies. I can usually understand a few details of what I overhear in conversations, even when something unexpected is expressed. I can sometimes follow what I hear about events and experiences in various timeframes.

Learning Indicator IH.IL.1
I can easily understand straightforward information or interactions.

1. I can understand the descriptions of avatars in a new video game.
   
2. I can understand an interview between a student reporter and foreign visitors about activities they have done and are planning to do while in town.
   
3. I can understand a tour guide's description of a city's history and attractions.
   

Learning Indicator IH.IL.2
I can understand a few details in ads, announcements and other simple recordings.

1. I can understand a few details about a nutritional recommendation in a public service health announcement.
   
2. I can understand the services offered in an ad about a car repair service.
   
3. I can understand a few details from public service announcements such as severe weather warnings or safety alerts.
   

Learning Indicator IH.IL.3
I can sometimes understand situations with complicating factors.

1. I can understand a voice message from an exchange student telling why she will be late.
   
2. I can understand a phone message about a change in meeting times and place.
   
3. I can understand a voice message from the airlines about changes to a flight schedule.
   

IH.IR
I can easily understand the main idea of texts related to everyday life, personal interests, and studies. I can sometimes follow stories and descriptions about events and experiences in various timeframes.

Learning Indicator IH.IR.1
I can understand accounts of personal events or experiences.

1. I can understand information about an upcoming excursion, such as a class trip or company event.
   
2. I can understand a friend's postcard describing their family vacation.
   
3. I can understand descriptions of a Peace Corps volunteer's daily life.
   

Learning Indicator IH.IR.2
I can sometimes follow short, written instructions when supported by visuals.

1. I can follow the instructions to use an ATM machine.
   
2. I can follow the instructions to make an online purchase.
   
3. I can follow simple directions to do an experiment in a science class.
   
4. I can understand the basic instructions for playing a video game.
   

Learning Indicator IH.IR.3
I can understand the main idea of and a few supporting facts about famous people and historic events.

1. I can read a short summary of a historical figure's accomplishments.
   
2. I can understand the main idea and a few supporting facts about a scientific discovery from a summarized account.
   

IH.IC
I can participate with ease and confidence in conversations on familiar topics. I can usually talk about events and experiences in various timeframes. I can usually describe people, places, and things. I can handle social interactions in everyday situations, sometimes even when there is an unexpected complication.

Learning Indicator IH.IC.1
I can exchange information related to areas of mutual interest.

1. I can provide information about specific events.
   
2. I can ask for and provide information about a hobby or lifestyle, such as bicycling, vegetarianism, video games, or sports.
   
3. I can ask for and provide descriptions of places I know and also places I would like to visit.
   
4. I can talk about my family history.
   
5. I can talk about jobs and career plans.
   

Learning Indicator IH.IC.2
I can use my language to do a task that requires multiple steps.

1. I can give the basic rules of a game or sport and answer questions about them.
   
2. I can ask for, follow, and give instructions for preparing food.
   
3. I can ask for and follow directions to get from one place to another.
   
4. I can tell someone how to access information online.
   
5. I can explain basic rules, policies, or laws that affect us in a debate format.
   

Learning Indicator IH.IC.3
I can use my language to handle a situation that may have a complication.

1. I can arrange for a make-up exam or reschedule an appointment.
   
2. I can return an item I have purchased to a store.
   
3. I can plan an outing with a group of friends.
   

IH.PS
I can make presentations in a generally organized way on school, work, and community topics, and on topics I have researched. I can make some presentations on events and experiences in various timeframes.

Learning Indicator IH.PS.1
I can present information on academic and work topics.

1. I can present ideas about something I have learned, such as an historical event, a famous person, or a current environmental issue.
   
2. I can explain a series of steps needed to complete a task or experiment.
   
3. I can explain to someone who was absent what took place in class or on the job.
   
4. I can present my qualifications and goals for an academic program, training, or job.
   

Learning Indicator IH.PS.2
I can make a presentation on events, activities and topics of particular interest.

1. I can make a presentation on something I learned from the media.
   
2. I can make a presentation about an interesting person.
   
3. I can summarize a personal, historical, or cultural event.
   
4. I can give a presentation about my interests, hobbies, lifestyle, or preferred activities.
   
5. I can make a presentation about the history or current status of a school, organization, or company.
   
6. I can make a presentation about future plans.
   

Learning Indicator IH.PS.3
I can present my point of view and provide reasons to support it.

1. I can make a presentation on rules or policies such as cell phone use, dress code, or requirements for driving and explain my viewpoint.
   
2. I can share and justify my opinion on common issues such as allowances for children, curfews for teenagers, budget-related topics, etc.
   
3. I can explain my point of view on current event topics such as recycling, nutrition and exercise, the food supply, conserving energy resources, extreme weather events, etc.
   

IH.PW
I can write on topics related to school, work, and community in a generally organized way. I can write some simple paragraphs about events and experiences in various timeframes.

Learning Indicator IH.PW.1
I can write about school and academic topics.

1. I can write a simple summary about something I have learned.
   
2. I can write a series of steps needed to complete a task, such as for an experiment.
   
3. I can prepare notes for someone who was absent from class or school.
   
4. I can write the content for a multi-media presentation, a handout, a synopsis, etc.
   

Learning Indicator IH.PW.2
I can write about work and career topics.

1. I can write a simple summary about an assignment or task.
   
2. I can document the series of steps needed to complete a task or project.
   
3. I can prepare notes for someone who is new or has been absent from a project, team, or work meeting.
   
4. I can draft a work plan.
   
5. I can write the content for a multi-media presentation, a handout, a synopsis, etc.
   

Learning Indicator IH.PW.3
I can write about community topics and events.

1. I can write a simple summary about something I have researched.
   
2. I can write the content for a multi-media presentation, a handout, a synopsis, etc.
   
3. I can write the steps needed to complete a task, such as for a community event or a fund raiser.
   
4. I can summarize what has been happening in the community for someone who is new or has been away.
   

Learning Indicator IH.PW.4
I can write about an entertainment or social event.

1. I can summarize a conversation or interview that I had with someone.
   
2. I can describe an event that I participated in or witnessed.
   
3. I can write a brief summary of the plot of a movie or an episode of a TV show.
   

I.CPP
I can identify common patterns in the products and practices of a culture.

Learning Indicator I.CPP.1
I can explore and reference current and past examples of authentic cultural products and practices.

1. I can understand the main idea and characters of short stories, folk tales, or graphic novels.
   
2. I can recognize and reference famous artists and their works.
   
3. I can understand the main idea of a movie clip or documentary.
   
4. I can talk about a historical figure.
   
5. I can have a simple conversation about a festival.
   
6. I can summarize the contributions of a culture in a blog or multimedia presentation.
   

Learning Indicator I.CPP.2
I can compare and contrast some common products of other cultures and my own.

1. I can describe similarities and differences in artwork.
   
2. I can have a simple conversation about educational systems.
   
3. I can provide basic information about countries' governments.
   
4. I can identify similarities among folk tales.
   

Learning Indicator I.CPP.3
I can compare and contrast some behaviors or practices of other cultures and my own.

1. I can compare and contrast eating habits.
   
2. I can compare and contrast how people buy and sell.
   
3. I can compare and contrast how families interact.
   
4. I can compare and contrast how people celebrate.
   
5. I can compare and contrast how my peers socialize.
   

I.CP
I can compare familiar cultural beliefs and values.

Learning Indicator I.CP.1
I can describe some basic cultural viewpoints.

1. I can talk about the individual role of family members and the importance of birth order.
   
2. I can give examples that show the importance of academics vs. sports.
   
3. I can describe the importance of time vs. money.
   
4. I can make simple comparisons about the roles of men and women in society.
   
5. I can describe the importance of religion.
   
6. I can describe how other cultures view major historical events differently.
   

Learning Indicator I.CP.2
I can make some generalizations about a culture.

1. I can sometimes identify cultural stereotypes or exaggerated views of a culture.
   
2. I can compare some religious beliefs.
   
3. I can classify the political beliefs of a nation in simple terms.
   
4. I can determine which TV shows and films are popular in a given culture.
   

I.CIA
I can interact at a functional level in familiar cultural contexts.

Learning Indicator I.CIA.1
I can handle short interactions with peers and colleagues in familiar situations at school, work, or play.

1. I can usually accept and refuse invitations in a culturally appropriate way.
   
2. I can usually offer and receive gifts in a culturally appropriate way.
   
3. I can usually request assistance in a culturally appropriate way.
   
4. I can respond in a culturally appropriate way when someone sneezes, toasts, pays me a compliment, etc.
   
5. I can use some appropriate cultural conventions such as body language, turn-taking, interrupting, agreeing, etc. when talking with others.
   

Learning Indicator I.CIA.2
I can recognize and refer to elements of traditional and pop culture.

1. I can refer to a historical event.
   
2. I can describe the outcome in a recent election.
   
3. I can talk about the popularity of a hit song.
   
4. I can mention the significance of a work of art in conversation.
   
5. I can describe the difference between a traditional costume and a fashion trend.
   

Learning Indicator I.CIA.3
I can sometimes recognize when I have caused a cultural misunderstanding and try to correct it.

1. I can identify the appropriateness of topics and usually participate in conversations about them when attending a social or family event.
   
2. I can sometimes recognize when I have acted or spoken too informally and try to correct it.
   
3. I can sometimes recognize when my attempt at humor is misguided.
   

AL.IL
I can understand the main idea and some supporting details in organized speech on a variety of topics of personal and general interest. I can follow stories and descriptions of some length and in various timeframes. I can understand information presented in a variety of genres on familiar topics, even when something unexpected is expressed.

Learning Indicator AL.IL.1
I understand descriptions and stories of events that have happened or will happen.

1. I can understand short presentations about famous people in history.
   
2. I can understand a voicemail outlining the details of a plan for an upcoming outing.
   
3. I can follow a video conferencing session in which the speakers recount their experience on a recent trip.
   

Learning Indicator AL.IL.2
I can understand the main idea of popular genres.

1. I can follow televised promotions for upcoming programs.
   
2. I can follow a YouTube comparison of two popular vacation locations.
   
3. I can follow simple oral stories, recorded books, summaries, and excerpts from speeches.
   
4. I can understand some simple information from a movie trailer.
   

AL.IR
I can understand the main idea and some supporting details on a variety of topics of personal and general interest. I can follow stories and descriptions of some length and in various timeframes and genres.

Learning Indicator AL.IR.1
I can find and use information for practical purposes.

1. I can read about an upcoming event and decide whether or not to attend.
   
2. I can read a blogger's account of a trip to plan my own.
   
3. I can read a message about a friend's car accident.
   
4. I can read a description about a candidate to make a voting decision.
   
5. I can understand absentee and sick leave policies.
   

Learning Indicator AL.IR.2
I can read texts that compare and contrast information.

1. I can read restaurant descriptions to guide my choice.
   
2. I can read movie summaries to choose what to see.
   
3. I can read a catalogue of course descriptions to choose my classes.
   
4. I can understand the main idea and some details from a list of government job descriptions.
   
5. I can read an article about how technology has changed in the past 20 years.
   

Learning Indicator AL.IR.3
I can follow simple written instructions.

1. I can follow directions for assembling a model.
   
2. I can follow driving directions.
   
3. I can follow the steps of a recipe.
   

AL.IC
I can participate in conversations about familiar topics that go beyond my everyday life. I can talk in an organized way and with some detail about events and experiences in various timeframes. I can describe people, places, and things in an organized way and with some detail. I can handle a familiar situation with an unexpected complication.

Learning Indicator AL.IC.1
I can participate in conversations on a wide variety of topics that go beyond my everyday life.

1. I can explain absentee and sick leave policies and answer questions about them.
   
2. I can discuss current issues, such as leash laws, school dress codes, drinking age, or speed limits.
   
3. I can discuss what is currently going on in another community or country.
   

Learning Indicator AL.IC.2
I can compare and contrast life in different locations and in different times.

1. I can explain how life has changed since I was a child and answer questions about my explanation.
   
2. I can compare different jobs and study programs in discussing them with a peer.
   
3. I can explain how technology has changed our lives and enter into a debate on this topic.
   

Learning Indicator AL.IC.3
I can resolve an unexpected complication that arises in a familiar situation.

1. I can rearrange my itinerary, such as flights, pick-up times, and appointments when I experience travel delays.
   
2. I can tell a friend how I'm going to replace an item that I borrowed and broke/lost.
   
3. I can explain why I was late to class or absent from work and arrange to make up the lost time.
   

Learning Indicator AL.IC.4
I can conduct or participate in interviews.

1. I can interview for a job or service opportunity related to my field of expertise.
   
2. I can interview someone about his/her professional interests and activities.
   

AL.PS
I can deliver organized presentations appropriate to my audience on a variety of topics. I can present information about events and experiences in various timeframes.

Learning Indicator AL.PS.1
I can deliver short presentations on a number of academic and workplace topics.

1. I can present an explanation for a work or school process, project, or policy.
   
2. I can provide a rationale for the importance of certain classes, subjects, or training programs.
   
3. I can present a summary of an action plan or annual report for a club or work group.
   

Learning Indicator AL.PS.2
I can deliver short presentations on social and cultural topics.

1. I can present an explanation for a social or community project or policy.
   
2. I can give a presentation about the importance of certain social and cultural practices.
   
3. I can give a presentation on traditions related to social events such as homecoming, graduation, marriages, funerals, etc.
   
4. I can present a summary of an action plan or annual report for a community or social organization.
   

Learning Indicator AL.PS.3
I can explain issues of public and community interest, including different viewpoints.

1. I can present reasons for or against a position on a political or social issue.
   
2. I can make a presentation related to public health or safety.
   
3. I can present a position during a formal debate.
   
4. I can make a presentation promoting an event, a service, or a product.
   

Learning Indicator AL.PS.4
I can deliver presentations for a specific audience.

1. I can deliver a presentation to my classmates or colleagues.
   
2. I can make presentations about special opportunities such as internships and study abroad.
   
3. I can provide an explanation about a process or procedure such as obtaining a driver's license, submitting an application for college admission, or applying for a scholarship or financial aid, etc.
   
4. I can present an overview about my school, community, or workplace.
   

AL.PW
I can write on general interest, academic, and professional topics. I can write organized paragraphs about events and experiences in various timeframes.

Learning Indicator AL.PW.1
I can meet basic school and academic writing needs.

1. I can revise class or meeting notes that I have taken for distribution.
   
2. I can draft and revise an essay or composition as part of a school assignment.
   
3. I can write an abstract for a science fair project, research study, or conference.
   
4. I can write summaries or annotations for a research project.
   

Learning Indicator AL.PW.2
I can meet basic work and career writing needs.

1. I can write an informational memo about a project or event.
   
2. I can write summaries or a multi-step work plan for a new project.
   
3. I can write brief job descriptions or performance reports.
   
4. I can revise meeting notes that I have taken for distribution.
   
5. I can draft and revise a résumé or cover letter.
   

Learning Indicator AL.PW.3
I can meet basic social and civic writing needs.

1. I can manage and edit an online journal, blog, or discussion forum.
   
2. I can write an article about an event or project of a club or group.
   
3. I can write a letter of advice or letter to the editor on a social, civic or political issue.
   
4. I can prepare reports and online communications for a social club, community or political group.
   

AM.IL
I can understand the main idea and most supporting details on a variety of topics of personal and general interest, as well as some topics of professional interest. I can follow stories and descriptions of some length and in various timeframes. I can understand information presented in most genres, even when not familiar with the topic.

Learning Indicator AM.IL.1
I can understand the main idea and many details of descriptions or interviews.

1. I can understand many details given in an interview with a famous person, such as a rock star, politician, or actor.
   
2. I can understand a Web-based presentation giving a virtual tour of a city or university.
   
3. I can understand an introduction that outlines the achievements of a speaker.
   

Learning Indicator AM.IL.2
I can understand accounts of events.

1. I can understand a voicemail message on how someone missed a meeting because of an accident.
   
2. I can understand a family member recounting an event in a recorded memoir.
   
3. I can understand some autobiographical details of a well-known science figure
   
4. I can understand a commentator's summary of a sporting event on TV.
   

Learning Indicator AM.IL.3
I can understand directions and instructions on everyday tasks.

1. I can understand multi-step instructions in a recipe presented on TV or YouTube.
   
2. I can understand when a friend tells me how to play a sport or game.
   
3. I can understand the details when a teacher presents how to complete a homework assignment to the class.
   

AM.IR
I can understand the main idea and most supporting details on a variety of topics of personal and general interest, as well as some professional topics. I can follow stories and descriptions of considerable length and in various timeframes. I can understand texts written in a variety of genres, even when I am unfamiliar with the topic.

Learning Indicator AM.IR.1
I can follow the general idea and some details of what is written in a variety of stories and autobiographical accounts.

1. I can follow the chronological plot in a simple short story.
   
2. I can follow news articles reporting on community events.
   
3. I can follow a short online autobiography.
   
4. I can follow a cover letter and a résumé.
   

Learning Indicator AM.IR.2
I can understand general information on topics outside my field of interest.

1. I can understand the details about a police report on a recent crime.
   
2. I can understand the details of a job or performance evaluation.
   
3. I can understand the details of an article about a sporting or cultural event.
   

Learning Indicator AM.IR.3
I can handle a complication or unexpected turn of events.

1. I can understand an e-mail message explaining details about the rescheduling of an event.
   
2. I can understand the details in a message about why someone missed an important meeting.
   
3. I can understand detailed descriptions about a service learning project.
   

AM.IC
I can express myself fully not only on familiar topics but also on some concrete social, academic, and professional topics. I can talk in detail and in an organized way about events and experiences in various timeframes. I can confidently handle routine situations with an unexpected complication. I can share my point of view in discussions on some complex issues.

Learning Indicator AM.IC.1
I can communicate effectively on a wide variety of present, past, and future events.

1. I can give a clear and detailed story about childhood memories, or memorable events and answer questions about my explanation.
   
2. I can give clear descriptions about cultural events and respond to questions about them.
   
3. I can talk about present challenges in my school or work life, such as paying for classes or dealing with difficult colleagues.
   
4. I can discuss future plans, such as where I want to settle down or what I will be doing in the next few years.
   

Learning Indicator AM.IC.2
I can exchange general information on topics outside my fields of interest.

1. I can exchange general information about my community, such as demographic information and points of interests.
   
2. I can exchange general information about leisure and travel, such as the world's most visited sites or most beautiful places to visit.
   
3. I can exchange factual information about social and environmental questions, such as retirement, recycling, or pollution.
   

Learning Indicator AM.IC.3
I can handle a complication or unexpected turn of events.

1. I can return or exchange a purchase when a vendor makes a mistake or when parts are missing.
   
2. I can clear up a major personal, school, or work place misunderstanding.
   
3. I can explain an injury or illness and manage to get help.
   

AM.PS
I can deliver well-organized presentations on concrete social, academic, and professional topics. I can present detailed information about events and experiences in various timeframes.

Learning Indicator AM.PS.1
I can present information about events of public or personal interest.

1. I can recount the details of an historical event.
   
2. I can present in detail the plot, setting, characters, etc. of a film or book.
   
3. I can describe in detail a social event or a local celebration.
   
4. I can present a full account of the social and cultural activities from a recent trip or excursion.
   
5. I can tell a story to a particular audience for dramatic effect.
   
6. I can incorporate simple analogies into presentations.
   
7. I can give an accurate description of something I participated in or witnessed.
   

Learning Indicator AM.PS.2
I can convey my ideas and elaborate on a variety of academic topics.

1. I can make presentations on a variety of subjects I have researched.
   
2. I can teach a lesson to a particular audience.
   
3. I can give detailed presentations on the process and the outcome of an experiment, research study, etc.
   
4. I can make presentations to advocate for educational opportunities such as membership in a club, honor society, study abroad.
   
5. I can give a presentation on a capstone or similar summative project such as a thesis or seminar.
   

Learning Indicator AM.PS.3
I can give presentations with ease and detail on a wide variety of topics related to professional interests.

1. I can give a presentation about my studies, work, or organization to an outside audience.
   
2. I can advocate for new ideas or innovative approaches related to school, work, or training.
   
3. I can present detailed information to clients, customers, or others.
   

AM.PW
I can write on a wide variety of general interest, professional, and academic topics. I can write well-organized, detailed paragraphs in various timeframes.

Learning Indicator AM.PW.1
I can write well organized texts for a variety of academic purposes.

1. I can write a research paper on a topic related to my studies or area of specialization.
   
2. I can write a proposal for a project or a research study.
   
3. I can write a newspaper and/or magazine article about an event, project, or research initiative.
   
4. I can write content for instructional resources.
   

Learning Indicator AM.PW.2
I can write well-organized texts for a variety of professional purposes.

1. I can write letters of recommendation.
   
2. I can write a project proposal or a report.
   
3. I can write about the results of a survey and the recommendations that might follow.
   
4. I can write a statement for a job application.
   
5. I can write performance reviews or project evaluations.
   
6. I can write brochures or other resources for clients or customers.
   

Learning Indicator AM.PW.3
I can write well organized texts for a variety of general interest purposes.

1. I can write an article for a special interest magazine.
   
2. I can write a family or community history.
   
3. I can write brochures or other resources for community events or fund raising.
   
4. I can write promotional materials.
   

AH.IL
I can easily follow narrative, informational and descriptive speech. I can understand discussions on most topics that deal with special interests, unfamiliar situations, and abstract concepts. I can sometimes follow extended arguments and different points of view.

Learning Indicator AH.IL.1
I can easily understand detailed reports and exposés.

1. I can understand an interview in which the relationship of texting and traffic accidents is detailed by victims' reports on their experiences.
   
2. I can understand a radio report on the increased crime rate in a community that includes descriptions of specific incidents of crime.
   
3. I can understand a televised exposé on celebrities as heroes.
   

Learning Indicator AH.IL.2
I can often understand various viewpoints in extended arguments.

1. I can follow the argument when students debate the advantages and disadvantages of study abroad supported by examples of their personal experiences.
   
2. I can understand the main points made in a conversation I overhear where two people are arguing the pros and cons of social networking.
   
3. I can understand a YouTube debate on the legal age of drinking.
   

Learning Indicator AH.IL.3
I can understand discussions and presentations on many concrete and abstract topics.

1. I can understand the benefits of marathon running as detailed in a podcast.
   
2. I can understand many points made in a YouTube presentation advocating for changes to immigration laws.
   
3. I can understand a group leader's justification for protesting a cut in programs.
   

AH.IR
I can easily follow narrative, informational, and descriptive texts. I can understand what I read on most topics that deal with special interests, unfamiliar situations, and abstract concepts. I can sometimes understand extended arguments and different points of view.

Learning Indicator AH.IR.1
I can understand narrative, descriptive, and informational texts of any length.

1. I can understand a detailed account of a unique travel or cultural experience.
   
2. I can understand the minutes of a student club meeting that describes new by-laws.
   
3. I can understand the new perspectives of a musical group in an article that describes the direction taken in their latest CD.
   
4. I can understand most documents outlining rules and regulations, such as an apartment rental contract.
   

Learning Indicator AH.IR.2
I can read about most topics of special interest.

1. I can understand a report that describes policy changes, for example, related to admission into a program or changes to social networking platforms.
   
2. I can follow the reporting of national or international news, such as an election, a natural disaster, or civil unrest.
   

Learning Indicator AH.IR.3
I can read most general fiction and non-fiction.

1. I can understand most short stories, plays, and novels.
   
2. I can understand most inferences and allusions.
   
3. I can understand non-fiction texts that are specialized and complex in nature, such as essays, documentaries, technical documentation, etc.
   

AH.IC
I can express myself freely and spontaneously, and for the most part accurately, on concrete topics and on most complex issues. I can usually support my opinion and develop hypotheses on topics of particular interest or personal expertise.

Learning Indicator AH.IC.1
I can exchange complex information about academic and professional tasks.

1. I can exchange complex information about my academic studies, such as why I chose the field, course requirements, projects, internship opportunities, and new advances in my field.
   
2. I can exchange complex information about my work responsibilities, such as the hiring process, my work schedule, the nature of my tasks, how I interface with other employees, opportunities for advancement, and new directions in my field.
   
3. I can exchange complex professional or academic information to engage in collaborative work with my counterparts in different regions or countries.
   

Learning Indicator AH.IC.2
I can exchange detailed information on topics within and beyond my fields of interest.

1. I can exchange detailed information about my personal and professional interests.
   
2. I can exchange detailed information on technological advances.
   
3. I can participate in conversations on social or cultural questions relevant to speakers of this language.
   

Learning Indicator AH.IC.3
I can support my opinion and construct hypotheses.

1. I can give a supported argument about work-related processes that would benefit me and my employer.
   
2. I can give a supported argument about social reform, such as daycare and elder care.
   
3. I can usually defend my views in a debate.
   

AH.PS
I can deliver detailed presentations, usually with accuracy, clarity and precision, on a variety of topics and issues related to community interests and some special fields of expertise.

Learning Indicator AH.PS.1
I can present complex information on many concrete topics and related issues.

1. I can deliver detailed and well-organized presentations about topics that I have studied, such as modern art or Internet journalism.
   
2. I can present complex information about my work responsibilities, such as interfacing with other employees, and new directions in the field.
   
3. I can give a presentation about cultural influences on society.
   
4. I can speak about the details and value of an experiment I have performed.
   
5. I can incorporate a variety of supporting media and materials such as statistics, analyses, trends, polls, etc. Into a presentation.
   

Learning Indicator AH.PS.2
I can present a viewpoint with supporting arguments on a complex issue.

1. I can present a detailed, supported argument about the need for alternative energy sources or other environmental topic.
   
2. I can clearly present a particular political viewpoint.
   
3. I can present an argument in favor of an economic policy and support my opinion with details.
   
4. I can defend or challenge a controversial action taken by a person or group.
   

Learning Indicator AH.PS.3
I can use appropriate presentational conventions and strategies.

1. I can present a detailed, supported argument about the need for alternative energy sources or other environmental topic.
   
2. I can clearly present a particular political viewpoint.
   
3. I can present an argument in favor of an economic policy and support my opinion with details.
   
4. I can defend a controversial action taken by a person or group.
   

AH.PW
I can write extensively with significant precision and detail on a variety of topics, most complex issues, and some special fields of expertise.

Learning Indicator AH.PW.1
I can write using target language and culture conventions to present and elaborate a point of view.

1. I can write a position paper on an issue I have researched or that is related to my field of expertise.
   
2. I can express a detailed point of view in a blog or other public forum.
   
3. I can write an editorial piece in order to speculate on outcomes or implications of an issue.
   

Learning Indicator AH.PW.2
I can write using target language and culture conventions for informal purposes.

1. I can write a personal mission statement.
   
2. I can write a statement of purpose related to my professional goals.
   
3. I can write entries in a reflection journal.
   

Learning Indicator AH.PW.3
I can write using target language and culture conventions for formal purposes.

1. I can write an in-depth research paper.
   
2. I can write a policy statement.
   
3. I can contribute to a strategic plan.
   
4. I can create a professional portfolio.
   

A.CPP
I can explain some diversity among the products and practices in other cultures and my own.

Learning Indicator A.CPP.1
I can explain some of the factors that contribute to why products and practices vary across cultures.

1. I can explain how cultural factors influence art.
   
2. I can explain how popular songs reflect the culture in which they were created.
   
3. I can explain how a country's cuisine is influenced by its regional culture.
   
4. I can explain how creators of advertisements use elements of culture to market their products.
   
5. I can describe the use of cultural elements in filmmaking.
   

Learning Indicator A.CPP.2
I can analyze how peoples' practices and behaviors reflect their cultures.

1. I can explain why people worship on a certain day(s) of the week.
   
2. I can explain why practices of disciplining children differ among cultures.
   
3. I can explain some dietary preferences between cultures.
   
4. I can explain some voting practices between cultures.
   
5. I can explain why some cultures prefer certain sports.
   
6. I can sometimes tell the difference between a fashion choice that is personal versus one that is a cultural norm.
   

Learning Indicator A.CPP.3
I can explore topics of personal and professional interest.

1. I can look up some facts about the genealogy of my family in other countries.
   
2. I can research study or internship opportunities abroad.
   
3. I can gather information about topics of personal interest such as hobbies, music, and entertainment from those in other cultures.
   
4. I can research career options and job opportunities in other countries.
   
5. I can research driving regulations in other countries.
   

A.CP
I can analyze and explain some cultural perspectives of individuals and institutions within a society.

Learning Indicator A.CP.1
I can explain how peoples' actions reflect their cultural beliefs.

1. I can explain why people place importance on long vacations in some cultures.
   
2. I can explain why families in some culture spend more time at meals than others.
   
3. I can explain why people hold certain professions in higher regard than others.
   
4. I can explain why people arrange marriages in a culture.
   

Learning Indicator A.CP.2
I can explain how social, political, religious, and economic institutions reflect cultural beliefs.

1. I can explain why universal health care is provided in some cultures.
   
2. I can explain why a country has a democracy instead of a monarchy.
   
3. I can explain why certain symbols are found on places of worship.
   
4. I can explain how and why business cards are presented.
   

A.CIA
I can interact at a competent level in familiar and some unfamiliar cultural contexts.

Learning Indicator A.CIA.1
I can comfortably interact and converse with peers and colleagues at school, work, or play.

1. I can collaborate on a project with peers from another culture.
   
2. I can interact appropriately when I am a guest in the home of a friend from another culture (bring a proper gift, converse on non-taboo topics, use proper etiquette, etc.)
   
3. I can engage in social conversations at a sporting event with peers.
   
4. I can differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate topics and participate in conversations about most of them.
   

Learning Indicator A.CIA.2
I can interact with people in some situations outside of my normal routine.

1. I can participate in a professional meeting in a somewhat unfamiliar situation, such as a job interview.
   
2. I can participate in a community service learning project, such as volunteering at a health fair for immigrants.
   
3. I can interview someone for a research project or news article.
   
4. I can carry on a conversation with someone during a job shadowing experience.
   

Learning Indicator A.CIA.3
I can navigate some formal and official procedures.

1. I can follow the steps to make an online purchase from a foreign Web site.
   
2. I can help fill out forms for visas, travel and work permits, and registrations.
   
3. I can explain my point of view in a minor legal procedure such as a traffic violation.
   

Learning Indicator A.CIA.4
I can understand that a cultural faux pas has occurred and understand how to correct it.

1. I can recognize when something is culturally inappropriate from the use of language, the tone of voice, or the body language.
   
2. I can understand why a gift I gave was inappropriate and decide what to give the next time.
   
3. I can understand why a comment I made was offensive and decide what to say next time.
   
4. I can understand why what I wore was inappropriate and decide what to wear next time.
   
5. I can understand why the food I served was not appreciated and decide what to serve next time.
   
6. I can write an apology to repair a relationship.
   

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