Maine

A Students communicate in the target language.

• A1 Students engage in simple interactions to provide and obtain information using single words or learned phrases.

  • A1.a Use culturally-appropriate and age-appropriate courtesy expressions.

  • A1.b Participate in brief guided exchanges related to likes and dislikes.

  • A1.c Make age-appropriate introductions of classmates, family members, and friends.

    • Introductions (S-1.O)

  • A1.d Ask and answer simple learned questions.

    • Listen and choose the appropriate response to basic questions (S-1.Q)
    • Listen to questions about student life and choose the appropriate response (S-4.N)

• A2 Students comprehend and respond to simple spoken/signed language in a classroom setting.

  • A2.a Respond to simple oral/signed directions, commands, and routine requests in the classroom.

  • A2.b Identify people and objects based on oral/signed descriptions.

    • 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)

• A3 Students use memorized words or phrases and visuals in short oral/signed presentations.

  • A3.a Provide simple descriptions of people, places, and objects.

B Students demonstrate an understanding of a culture(s) in which the target language is spoken.

• B1 Students identify and imitate basic culturally-appropriate practices of a culture(s) in which the target language is spoken.

  • B1.a Use culturally-appropriate courtesy expressions and demonstrate greeting and leave-taking.

    • 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)
    • Informal and formal language: tú and usted (S-2.H)

  • B1.b Recognize cultural differences including dress, mealtime practices, gestures, and/or celebrations.

C Students expand their knowledge by connecting their study of a world language(s) with other content areas.

• C1 Students identify basic language connections to other Learning Results content areas.

  • C1.a Identify ways of counting.

  • C1.b Identify common ways of greeting people.

    • 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)

D Students encounter and use the target language both in and beyond the classroom for personal enjoyment and lifelong learning.

• D1 Students include family, friends, or peers in activities using the target language.