Appendix A – Standards
This unit is written in accordance with the 2005 Connecticut World Language Curriculum Framework, which expands on the National Standards for Language Learning, commonly referred to as the 5 Cs of World Language Learning. Over the course of this unit, students will explore and interpret internet-based travel resources according to the landmarks that interest them. They will build a solid knowledge base of these places as well as a sense of the way they are connected within the city. Students will synthesize their learning in a variety of activities throughout the unit and will ultimately present key findings to the class.
This unit addresses the following standards:
Interpretive Communication standard 2.2.I- Understand the main ideas, themes and some details from authentic television, radio, Internet-based and digital (e.g., PowerPoint) or live presentations on topics that are of interest to themselves as well as their peers in the target culture.
Interpretive Communication standard 2.3.I- Work individually to collect data on familiar topics from various print, digital and electronic resources.
Presentational Communication standard 3.1.I- Make brief presentations to their class in the target language on topics of personal interest or topics that have been studied in other subject areas.
Cultural Competency and Understanding standard 4.1.I- Identify authentic products, such as those found in the target culture's homes and communities, and discuss their significance.
Connections standard 6.1.I- Use multiple media resources to expand their understanding of the target culture(s) and integrate it with their existing knowledge base.
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