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WORLD AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
Mission Statement | World and Classical Languages We are committed to developing learners who, through language: •
Understand people, places, and cultures beyond their own in order to function as global citizens
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Study historical, philosophical, artistic, literary, etymological, and cultural elements of the language and their applications in real life
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Feel comfortable taking risks, both within and outside of the classroom
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Apply rigor and passion to lifelong intellectual pursuits with increasing independence, and continue to use the analytic skills developed in close linguistic study
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Strengthen their appreciation of English through comparison and contrast with the language being studied
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Take an active interest in the challenges and possibilities endemic to globalization
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Express themselves with growing sophistication in increasingly complex situations: - In the case of world languages, utilize reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in real-world contexts - In the case of classical languages, translate accurately into idiomatic English based on a thorough understanding of the grammar and syntax of Latin
French and Spanish - Intro Level
French and Spanish - Level 1
Understanding Oral Communication in the Target Language:
Understanding Oral Communication in the Target Language:
• Respond appropriately to simple commands in the target language • Recognize basic language patterns (e.g., forms of address, questions, statements)
• Comprehend targeted audiovisual materials • Follow instructions in the target language, given one step at a time, for a wide range of activities
Interacting in the Target Language in Various Settings: • Imitate pronunciation, intonation, and inflection, including sounds unique to the target language • Respond to and ask simple questions with prompts
• Pose and answer questions spontaneously in structured situations • Produce language using proper pronunciation, intonation, and inflection
Understanding Text in the Target Language:
Understanding Text in the Target Language:
• Recognize the written form of familiar language • Infer meaning of cognates from context
Using the Target Language to Present Information, Concepts, and Ideas:
Interacting in the Target Language in Various Settings:
• Comprehend written classroom directions, read simple passages, infer meaning of cognates • Interpret new vocabulary using contextual clues and drawing on words and phrases from prior lessons
• Copy/write words, phrases, and simple sentences with increasing accuracy • Describe people, activities, and objects from school and home • Explore study skills for memorizing spelling (accent marks, gender, and pronunciation) of new words
Using the Target Language to Present Information, Concepts, and Ideas:
Appreciating Culture:
Appreciating Culture:
• Introduce the cultures of the target language
• Write short paragraphs on familiar topics using appropriate grammar and target vocabulary • Make simple presentations on familiar topics
• Explore customs and traditions of different communities where the target language is spoken
The Dalton School Middle School Curriculum Guide
