Florida

WL.K12.NM Novice Low/Mid

• WL.K12.NM.1 The student will be able to understand and interpret information, concepts, and ideas orally from culturally authentic sources on a variety of topics in the target language.

  • WL.K12.NM.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of basic words, phrases, and questions about self and personal experiences through gestures, drawings, pictures, and actions.

    • Listen and identify the person from the description (S-2.O)
    • Listen and recognize classes and school supplies (S-3.Q)
    • Listen and match the statement to the image (S-5.R)

  • WL.K12.NM.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of everyday expressions dealing with simple and concrete daily activities and needs presented in a clear, slow, and repeated speech.

    • Listen and choose the appropriate response to basic questions (S-1.Q)
    • Listen to people describe themselves and others (S-2.P)
    • Listen to people talk about the school day (S-3.R)
    • Listen to questions about student life and choose the appropriate response (S-4.N)

  • WL.K12.NM.1.3 Demonstrate understanding of basic words and phrases in simple messages and announcements in familiar settings.

    • Listen and fill in a form with personal information: letters and numbers (S-1.P)

  • WL.K12.NM.1.4 Demonstrate understanding of simple information supported by visuals through a variety of media.

    • Listen and match the statement to the image (S-5.R)

  • WL.K12.NM.1.5 Demonstrate understanding of simple rhymes, songs, poems, and read aloud stories.

  • WL.K12.NM.1.6 Follow short, simple directions.

• WL.K12.NM.2 The student will be able to understand and interpret information, concepts, and ideas in writing from culturally authentic sources on a variety of topics in the target language.

  • WL.K12.NM.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of written familiar words, phrases, and simple sentences supported by visuals.

    • Recognize nouns to identify people (S-2.A)
    • Recognize adjectives that describe appearance (S-2.C)
    • Recognize adjectives that describe personalities (S-2.E)
    • Recognize school subjects (S-3.C)
    • Recognize school supplies (S-3.E)
    • Recognize ‑ar verbs related to school (S-3.G)
    • Common adjectives (S-3.J)
    • Common ‑ar verbs (S-3.K)
    • Recognize things in the classroom (S-4.A)
    • Recognize places in school (S-4.C)
    • Prepositions of place (S-4.E)
    • Describe scenes from around school (S-4.Q)
    • Recognize immediate family members and pets (S-5.A)
    • Recognize extended family members (S-5.C)
    • Adjectives for feelings or states of being: recognize the correct word (S-5.E)
    • Adjectives for feelings or states of being: provide the correct word (S-5.F)
    • Common ‑er and ‑ir verbs (S-5.I)
    • Recognize meals and types of food (S-6.A)
    • Recognize food items (S-6.C)
    • Recognize drinks (S-6.E)
    • Recognize fruits and vegetables (S-6.G)
    • Verbs for talking about food, eating, and drinking (S-6.I)
    • Time expressions to talk about frequency (S-6.M)
    • Acabar de + infinitive (S-6.Q)
    • Recognize day‑to‑day activities (S-7.A)
    • Recognize pastimes and hobbies (S-7.C)
    • Recognize sports (S-7.E)
    • Recognize people, places, and things associated with sports (S-7.G)
    • Ir a + infinitive to talk about the future (S-7.O)

  • WL.K12.NM.2.2 Demonstrate understanding of short, simple literary stories.

  • WL.K12.NM.2.3 Demonstrate understanding of simple written announcements with prompting and support.

  • WL.K12.NM.2.4 Recognize words and phrases when used in context on familiar topics.

    • Greeting people and saying goodbye (S-1.M)
    • How are you doing? (S-1.N)
    • Introductions (S-1.O)
    • What is the conversation about? (S-1.R)
    • Read about famous people from the Spanish‑speaking world (S-2.Q)
    • Read materials related to school and student life (S-3.S)
    • Use ‑ar verbs in conversations about classes and school supplies (S-3.U)
    • Recognize question words: set 1 (S-4.F)
    • Complete conversations about student life (S-4.S)
    • Select the correct possessive adjective (S-5.L)
    • Recognize question words: set 2 (S-6.J)
    • Common stem-changing verbs: e to ie (S-6.L)
    • Common stem‑changing verbs: o to ue and jugar (S-7.J)
    • Time expressions to talk about the present and the future (S-7.K)
    • Present tense of stem‑changing verbs: o to ue and jugar (S-7.N)
    • Select the use of tener or tener que (S-7.P)

• WL.K12.NM.3 The student will be able to engage in conversations and exchange information, concepts, and ideas orally and in writing with a variety of speakers or readers on a variety of topics in a culturally appropriate context in the target language.

  • WL.K12.NM.3.1 Introduce self and others using basic, culturally-appropriate greetings.

    • Greeting people and saying goodbye (S-1.M)
    • How are you doing? (S-1.N)
    • Introductions (S-1.O)
    • Listen and choose the appropriate response to basic questions (S-1.Q)

  • WL.K12.NM.3.2 Participate in basic conversations using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

    • Listen and choose the appropriate response to basic questions (S-1.Q)
    • Respond to plans and invitations by giving reasons and excuses (S-7.U)

  • WL.K12.NM.3.3 Ask simple questions and provide simple responses related to personal preferences.

    • Ask questions related to plans and preferences (S-6.U)
    • Question words: review (S-7.I)

  • WL.K12.NM.3.4 Exchange essential information about self, family, and familiar topics.

  • WL.K12.NM.3.5 Understand and use in context common concepts (such as numbers, days of the week, etc.) in simple situations.

    • Days of the week (S-1.E)
    • Months of the year (S-1.F)
    • Telling time: provide hours and minutes (S-3.A)

  • WL.K12.NM.3.6 Use appropriate gestures, body language, and intonation to clarify a message.

  • WL.K12.NM.3.7 Understand and respond appropriately to simple directions.

  • WL.K12.NM.3.8 Differentiate among oral statements, questions, and exclamations in order to determine meaning.

• WL.K12.NM.4 The student will be able to present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners on a variety of topics in a culturally appropriate context in the target language.

  • WL.K12.NM.4.1 Provide basic information about self and immediate surroundings using words and phrases and memorized expressions.

  • WL.K12.NM.4.2 Present personal information about self and others.

  • WL.K12.NM.4.3 Express likes and dislikes.

  • WL.K12.NM.4.4 Provide an account of daily activities.

  • WL.K12.NM.4.5 Role-play skits, songs, or poetry in the target language that deal with familiar topics.

  • WL.K12.NM.4.6 Present simple information about a familiar topic using visuals.

• WL.K12.NM.5 The student will be able to present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of readers on a variety of topics in a culturally appropriate context in the target language.

  • WL.K12.NM.5.1 Provide basic information in writing using familiar topics, often using previously learned expressions and phrases.

  • WL.K12.NM.5.2 Fill out a simple form with basic information.

    • Listen and fill in a form with personal information: letters and numbers (S-1.P)

  • WL.K12.NM.5.3 Write simple sentences about self and /or others.

    • Informal and formal language: tú and usted (S-2.H)
    • Write sentences about yourself, your family, or people you know (S-5.V)
    • Write sentences that are true for you about sports, hobbies, and free time (S-7.V)

  • WL.K12.NM.5.4 Write simple sentences that help in day-to-day life communication.

  • WL.K12.NM.5.5 Write about previously acquired knowledge and experiences.

  • WL.K12.NM.5.6 Pre-write by drawing pictures to support ideas related to a task.

  • WL.K12.NM.5.7 Draw pictures in sequence to demonstrate a story plot.

• WL.K12.NM.6 The student will be able to use the target language to gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the relationship among practices, products, and perspectives of cultures other than his/her own.

  • WL.K12.NM.6.1 Recognize basic practices and perspectives of cultures where the target language is spoken (such as greetings, holiday celebrations, etc.)

  • WL.K12.NM.6.2 Recognize common patterns of behavior (such as body language, gestures) and cultural practices and/or traditions associated with the target culture(s).

  • WL.K12.NM.6.3 Participate in age-appropriate and culturally authentic activities such as celebrations, songs, games, and dances.

  • WL.K12.NM.6.4 Recognize products of culture (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, transportation, toys).

    • Read about typical meals and foods from the Spanish‑speaking world (S-6.T)

• WL.K12.NM.7 The student will be able to acquire, reinforce, and further his/her knowledge of other disciplines through the target language.

  • WL.K12.NM.7.1 Identify key words and phrases in the target language that are based on previous knowledge acquired in subject area classes.

  • WL.K12.NM.7.2 Identify (within a familiar context and supported by visuals) basic information common to the world language classroom and other disciplines.

    • Recognize Spanish‑speaking countries: North and Central America, Europe, and Africa (S-1.I)
    • Name Spanish‑speaking countries: North and Central America, Europe, and Africa (S-1.J)
    • Recognize Spanish‑speaking countries: South America (S-1.K)
    • Name Spanish‑speaking countries: South America (S-1.L)

• WL.K12.NM.8 The student will be able to develop insight into the nature of the target language and culture by comparing his/her own language(s) and cultures to others.

  • WL.K12.NM.8.1 Demonstrate basic knowledge acquired in the target language in order to compare words that are similar to those in his/her own language.

    • Cognates and parts of speech (S-5.J)

  • WL.K12.NM.8.2 Recognize true and false cognates in the target language and compare them to own language.

    • Read about famous people from the Spanish‑speaking world (S-2.Q)
    • Read about schools and education in the Spanish‑speaking world (S-4.P)
    • Cognates and parts of speech (S-5.J)
    • Read about typical meals and foods from the Spanish‑speaking world (S-6.T)
    • Read street interviews about plans, habits, and free time (S-7.T)

  • WL.K12.NM.8.3 Identify celebrations typical of the target culture and one's own.

• WL.K12.NM.9 The student will be able to use the target language both within and beyond the school setting to investigate and improve his/her world beyond his/her immediate surroundings for personal growth and enrichment.

  • WL.K12.NM.9.1 Use key words and phrases in the target language to participate in different activities in the school and community settings.

  • WL.K12.NM.9.2 Participate in simple presentations, activities, and cultural events in local, global, and/or online communities.