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MEET THE REPORTERS SERIES ONE APPROACH. FOUR LANGUAGES. REAL COMMUNICATION.

SPANISH

FRENCH

GERMAN

ITALIAN

Proficiency-based programs in Spanish, French, German, and Italian KLETTWL.COM


THE REPORTERS APPROACH Students Become Reporters The REPORTERS series engages middle and high school students through project-based learning inspired by real-world scenarios. Students step into the role of reporters—exploring cultures, conducting interviews, and crafting narratives in the target language.

Built for Proficiency Fully aligned to ACTFL World-Readiness Standards

Can-Do statements guide every unit Three modes of communication

Authentic Content Students engage with contemporary materials that reflect current realities in Spanish, French, German, and Italian-speaking communities.

integrated throughout

Performance-based tasks with measurable outcomes

Research-Validated The REPORTERS series meets ESSA Tier 4 criteria, validated through rigorous analysis by Johns Hopkins University School of Education.

Klett World Languages

La Borinqueña, Edgardo Miranda-Rodríguez. Featured in Reporteros 1.

Integrated Technology

All programs available on The KWL Hub, an intuitive digital platform with: • Simplified assignment and gradebook tools • Progress tracking and reporting • LMS integration • ADA- and WCAG-aligned accessibility standards • 100% FERPA-compliant


AVAILABLE IN FOUR LANGUAGES Reporteros Revised Edition

©2027 | 4 levels | 6 units per level

4 UNIDAD

Un colegio para todo el mundo

LECCIÓN 1 ¿Cómo es tu colegio?

LECCIÓN 2 ¡Yo participo!

PROYECTO FINAL

Miniproyecto 1 Crear un folleto informativo de tu colegio ideal.

Miniproyecto 2 Crear un póster para un/a candidato/a a personero/a.

Crear un video para presentar nuestro colegio.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

How do Colombian schools differ from American schools? What types of places, people, activities, and rules define student life?

Viajamos a Colombia para hablar de la vida en el colegio.

Students explore the Spanish-speaking world through authentic, real-world reporting projects. The Revised Edition features enhanced vocabulary tools, expanded teacher resources, and updated cultural materials that build proficiency from Novice Low to Intermediate High.

Bogotá Fuente: Banco Mundial, Ministerio de Cultura de Colombia

SPANISH

¿Qué más pues? Soy Juan José, de Bogotá.

COLOMBIA

Capital: Bogotá

Datos curiosos:

Ciudades importantes: Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena

• Es uno de los países con más biodiversidad del planeta.

Población: 50 millones de habitantes Idiomas: español y 65 lenguas nativas

• El nombre Colombia deriva del apellido del explorador Cristóbal Colón.

Comida típica: ajiaco, arepas, bandeja paisa, sancocho…

1 A. Mira la fotografía y lee la información. ¿De dónde es Juan José?

 B. Mira el video. ¿Qué es lo que más le gusta de su país?

C. Escribe el nombre de: 1. una ciudad colonial 2. un/a artista

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Reporteros 1

3. un escritor 4. un deportista

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Reporteros 1

It includes LEO, an AI-powered conversation partner integrated into The KWL Hub. Students practice interpersonal communication through lesson-aligned conversations with immediate feedback.

FRENCH

Reporters francophones

4 UNITÉ

Mon lycée

LEÇON 1 Bienvenue au lycée

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

t Comment peut-on s’épanouir à l’école? How can you thrive at school? t Comment les activités de loisir peuvent-elles nous rassembler? How can leisure activities bring us together?

Mini-projet 1 Créer un emploi du temps idéal ou horrible

©2024–2026 | 4 levels | 6 units per level

LEÇON 2 Mon temps libre

PROJET FINAL

Mini-projet 2 Participer à une journée des talents

Créer une vidéo de présentation de votre école

On voyage à Fort-de-France, à la Martinique (France), pour parler de l’école et du temps libre. Fort-de-France

Students explore francophone cultures through real-world reporting projects and authentic materials. Each unit develops communication across the three modes while fostering cultural understanding and linguistic confidence.

MARTINIQUE (France)

Bonjour, les amis! Moi, c’est Mélissa, de Fort-de-France.

Brainstorming!

Curiosités:

• Quel est le climat à la Martinique?

• La Martinique est un département et région d’outre-mer (DROM) français.

• Quelles activités on peut faire à la Martinique? • Tu veux visiter la Martinique? Pourquoi?

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• La langue officielle est le français, mais on parle créole aussi. • Sur l’île, il y a un volcan: la montagne Pelée.

A. Regarde la photo et lis les informations. Quelle est la nationalité de Mélissa? Elle habite où?

 B. Regarde la vidéo et complète les phrases.

1. Fort-de-France est… 2. À Fort-de-France, Mélissa aime... 3. Le plat préféré de Mélissa, ce sont...

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GERMAN

Das Reporterteam

©2026–2028 | 4 levels | 6 units per level

4 KAPITEL

Unité 4 • Reporters francophones 1

Mein Lieblingsfach

Miniprojekt 1 Create an example of an ideal or a horrible school schedule

LEKTION 2 Mach mit!

ABSCHLUSSPROJEKT

Miniprojekt 2 Create and present an ad for a new club at your school

Present your school in a video report

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

Wir reisen nach Dresden, in Deutschland, und sprechen über Schule und Freizeit.

Hallo Leute! Ich bin Sophie und ich komme aus Dresden.

DEUTSCHLAND Dresden

Brainstorming!

Das ist interessant

• Wie heißt der Fluss (river) in Dresden?

• Seit 1990 ist Dresden die Hauptstadt des Bundeslandes Sachsen, im Osten von Deutschland.

• Ist Dresden eher eine historische oder eine moderne Stadt (city)? • Was kann man wohl in Dresden machen?

• Dresden hat viel Kultur und Natur. • In Dresden sprechen viele Leute Sächsisch, einen deutschen Dialekt.

1 A. Sieh dir das Video an.

Nenne zu jeder Kategorie eine Information.

1. Geografie 2. Natur

3. Kultur 4. Traditionen

 B. Seht das Video noch einmal und überprüft eure Antworten zu zweit.

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4 UNITÀ

Giovani reporter

LEKTION 1 Was haben wir jetzt?

Was macht eine gute Schulzeit aus? What makes a good school experience? Wie können Aktivitäten die Gemeinschaft stärken? How can activities bring us together?

Students explore German-speaking cultures through engaging reporting projects that connect language and culture. Each level develops communication skills across interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes using authentic resources and performance-based tasks.

ITALIAN

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Reporters francophones 1 • Unité 4

©2027–2028 | 3 levels | 6 units per level

Das Reporterteam 1 • Kapitel 4

La mia scuola

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Das Reporterteam 1 • Kapitel 4

LEZIONE 1 Com’è la tua scuola?

LEZIONE 2 Il mio tempo libero

PROGETTO FINALE

Miniprogetto 1 Creare il proprio orario scolastico ideale

Miniprogetto 2 Partecipare a una Giornata del Talento

Creare un video di presentazione della propria scuola

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

Come puoi crescere e fare progressi a scuola? How can you thrive at school? Come ci possono avvicinare le attività del tempo libero? How can leisure activities bring us together?

Andiamo a Gallipoli, in Puglia, per parlare della scuola e del tempo libero. Gallipoli

Students explore Italian culture through real-world reporting projects that bring language learning to life. Each level builds communication skills and cultural competence through authentic materials and project-based learning.

Ciao a tutti! Mi chiamo Aurora e vivo a Gallipoli. Brainstorming!

Curiosità

• Quali attività si possono fare in Puglia?

• La Puglia è conosciuta come “il tacco dello stivale” per la sua forma e posizione che ricorda appunto il tacco (heel) di uno stivale (boot).

• Secondo te, che tipo di piatti tipici ci sono in Puglia? • Vuoi visitare la Puglia? Perché?

• La Puglia è bagnata da due mari: il mare Adriatico e il mar Ionio.

1 A. Osserva la foto e leggi il testo della vignetta. Dove vive Aurora?

 B. Guarda il video e completa le frasi. 1. Gallipoli è… 2. A Gallipoli, Aurora ama… 3. Il piatto preferito di Aurora sono…

 C. In coppia, confrontate le vostre risposte. Guardate

nuovamente (again) il video e verificate le vostre risposte.

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Giovani reporter 1 • Unità 4

Giovani reporter 1 • Unità 4

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COMPLETE PROGRAM COMPONENTS FOR TEACHERS

FOR STUDENTS • Student Book (print + digital version) • Workbook (print + digital version) • Unit projects and performance-based tasks • Self-check quizzes for independent practice • Authentic materials and cultural content • And much more

• Annotated Teacher’s Edition (print + digital version) • Proficiency-based assessment plan with rubrics • Differentiation and Heritage Learner Worksheets • Detailed lesson plans with Can-Do alignment • Supplemental resources to support instruction • And much more

THE KWL HUB • Intuitive digital learning environment • Assignment and gradebook management • Analytics and progress tracking • LMS integration for district use • Meets ADA and WCAG accessibility standards • FERPA-compliant data security • And much more

WHY TEACHERS CHOOSE REPORTERS •

Active Learning Students take ownership of their learning through authentic reporting projects.

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Communicative from Day One Real-world communication practice across interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes.

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Culturally Rich Contemporary perspectives that connect students to communities around the Spanish-speaking world.

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Proficiency-Building at the Core The REPORTERS series is designed around a clear proficiency pathway. Each unit, task, and assessment aligns with ACTFL Can-Do Statements, helping students move confidently from Novice to Intermediate levels.

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Research-Based ESSA Tier 4 validated by Johns Hopkins University School of Education, ensuring quality and effectiveness.

REPORTERS Series Spanish • French • German • Italian Contact your Klett World Languages representative to request examination copies. klettwl.com/find-your-rep KLETT WORLD LANGUAGES

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