Belize High School

French
Spanish

Area 1: French

Strand 1: Communicative Competence

French: 1    Speaking and writing as an interactive process in which students learn to                    communicate with another French speaker
French: 2    Listening and reading as a receptive process in which students develop                    comprehension of French
French: 3    Speaking and writing in a presentational context in which students focus on                    organization of thoughts and awareness of their audience in delivering                    information
French: 4    Demonstrate skills necessary to sustain brief oral and written exchanges in                    French, using familiar phrases and sentences

Strand 2: Person-to-person Communication

Note: The importance of effective communication is a necessary requirement of language learning. Therefore, the following skilled based standards are proposed as initial requirement for effective communication competency in French.

French: 5    Exchange simple spoken and written information in French
French: 6    Exchange spoken and written information and ideas in French
French: 7    Demonstrate skills necessary to initiate, sustain, and close brief oral and written                    exchanges in French, using familiar and recombined phrases and sentences
French: 8    Initiate, sustain, and close brief oral and written exchanges with emphasis on                    the present time
French: 9    Use formal and informal forms of address in familiar situations
French: 10  Use gestures and simple paraphrasing to convey and comprehend messages
French: 11  Use basic greetings, farewells, and expressions of courtesy both orally and in                    writing.
French: 12  Express likes and dislikes, requests, descriptions, and directions
French: 13  Ask questions and provide responses about self and other familiar topics, such                    as family members, personal belongings, school and leisure activities, time, and                    weather
French: 14  Identify main ideas and some details when listening and reading
French: 15  Comprehend simple, culturally authentic oral and written materials, such as                    announcements, messages, and advertisements that use familiar vocabulary                    and grammatical structures
French: 16  Follow simple instructions, such as those about classroom procedures or for                    using computers and other classroom technology
French: 17  Differentiate among statements, questions, and exclamations
French: 18  Use basic gestures, body language, and intonation to clarify the message

Strand 3: Listening and Reading for Understanding

French: 19  Understand simple spoken and written French presented through a variety of                    media and based on familiar topics
French: 20  Use verbal and nonverbal cues to understand simple spoken and written                    messages in French
French: 21  Use information acquired in the study of French and information acquired in other                    subject areas to reinforce one another
French: 22  Understand basic spoken and written French presented through a variety of                    media and based on new topics in familiar contexts
French: 24  Understand main ideas and identify essential details when listening and reading
French: 25  Understand culturally authentic materials such as announcements, messages,                    and advertisements that present new and familiar information
French: 26  Understand and respond appropriately to simple instructions presented in                    informational materials, such as instructions for following recipes or applying                    technology

Stand 4: Oral and Written Presentation

French: 27  Present information orally and in writing in French, using a variety of familiar                    vocabulary, phrases, and structural patterns
French: 28  Present information gathered from informal conversations, class presentations,                    interviews, readings, and/or a variety of media sources
French: 29  Describe basic information about such topics as self, family members and others,                    events, interests, school, recreational activities, and personal belongings with                    emphasis on control of the present tense
French: 30  Demonstrate increasing attention to accurate intonation and pronunciation,                    especially when presenting prepared material orally
French: 31  Demonstrate increasing attention to accurate word order, punctuation, accents                    and other diacritical marks, and spelling when writing
French: 32  Present rehearsed material in French, including brief narratives, monologues,                    dialogues, poetry, and/or songs
French: 33  Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques, such as voice inflection,                    gestures, and facial expressions
French: 34  Communicate ideas in an organized manner, using appropriate visual and/or                    technological support
French: 35  Present information orally and in writing in French, combining learned and                    original language in simple sentences and paragraphs
French: 36  Relate in some detail the main ideas from level-appropriate print or non print                    materials present information, using structures that reflect present, past, and                    future time.
French: 37  Demonstrate attention to accurate intonation and pronunciation when speaking.
French: 38  Demonstrate attention to accurate word order, punctuation, accents and other                    diacritical marks, and spelling when writing
French: 39  Present in French rehearsed and unrehearsed material, including skits, poems,                    plays, short narratives, and/or songs
French: 40  Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques, such as voice inflection,                    gestures, and facial expressions
French: 41  Communicate ideas in an organized manner, using appropriate visual and/or                    technological support
French: 42  Relate information in French, combining learned and original language in oral and                    written presentations of extended length and complexity
French: 43  Deliver presentations containing well-developed ideas on a variety of topics,                    using familiar vocabulary and language structures and with minimal errors in                    spelling, punctuation, and pronunciation
French: 44  Use style, language, and tone appropriate to the audience and the purpose of                    the presentation
French: 45  Present in French student-created and culturally authentic essays, poetry, plays,                    and/or stories
French: 46  Produce well-organized presentations, using appropriate visual aids and/or                    technological support
French: 47  Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal presentational techniques

Strand 5: Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products

French: 48  Develop an awareness of perspectives, practices, and products of francophone                    cultures
French: 49  Recognize that perspectives, practices, and products of francophone cultures are                    interrelated
French: 50  Explore situations in which to apply French language skills and cultural                    knowledge beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and                    occupational purposes

Strand 6: Making Connections through Language

French: 51  Connect information about the French language and francophone culture(s) with                    concepts studied in other subject areas
French: 52  Compare patterns of behavior and interaction found in the United States with                    those of francophone societies
French: 53  Demonstrate an awareness that social practices and personal interactions differ                    among cultures
French: 54  Demonstrate an awareness of unique elements of the student’s own culture
French: 55  Recognize cognates, genders, level-appropriate idioms, and differences in sound                    systems and writing systems
French: 56  Recognize basic sound distinctions and intonation patterns and their effect on                    the communication of meaning
French: 57  Present examples of the French language and the cultures of francophone                    countries evident in and through media, entertainment, and technology
French: 58  Use resources, such as individuals and organizations in the community or                    accessible through the Internet, to gain information about the francophone                    world

Note: Given the integrative nature of language, kindly note that some general knowledge, skills, attitudes and dispositions pertaining to French are included

Knowledge

1.         Analyze in French information obtained through media, entertainment, and             technology.
2.         Identify information orally and in writing in French
3.         Explain and support opinions, and elicit those of others
3.         Identify spoken and written information related
4.         Write and exchange information from sources such as newspapers, magazines,             broadcasts, and Web sites
5.         Demonstrate skills necessary to sustain extended oral and written exchanges in             French
6.         Compare vocabulary, structures, and tenses
7.         Comprehend ideas clearly, based on level-appropriate material
8.         Identify the need to express and comprehend ideas in French

Skills

1.         Use French-language resources, such as individuals and organizations in the             community or accessible through the Internet, to enhance cultural understanding
2.         Demonstrate skills necessary to sustain extended oral and written exchanges
3.         Use a full range of vocabulary, structures, and past, present, and future time frames
4.         Exchange ideas clearly, based on level-appropriate material
5.         Use paraphrasing, circumlocution, and other creative means to express and             comprehend ideas
6.         Use vocabulary and language structures and with minimal errors in spelling,             punctuation, and pronunciation
7.         Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal presentational techniques
8.         Explain information in clear sequential manner using appropriate intonation and             subject verb agreement
9.         Explain the importance of adequate verbal change using language
10.        Write effectively applying the structures and guidelines for language use

Attitudes and Disposition

1.         Successful use of appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques
2.         Effectively communicate ideas in an organized manner, using appropriate language
            Structure

Area 2: Spanish

Strand 1: Person-to-Person Communication

Span: 1      Exchange information orally and in writing in Spanish on a variety of topics                   related to contemporary and historical events and issues
Span: 2      Express and support opinions and elicit those of other
Span: 3      Exchange personal reactions to spoken and written information related to                   Spanish speaking cultures
Span: 4      Exchange information from sources such as newspapers, magazines, broadcasts,                   and Web sites
Span: 5      Demonstrate skills necessary to sustain extended oral and written exchanges in                   Spanish
Span: 6      Use a full range of vocabulary, structures, and past, present, and future time                   frames.
Span: 7      Exchange ideas clearly, based on level-appropriate material
Span: 8      Use paraphrasing, circumlocution, and other creative means to express and                   comprehend ideas

Strand 2: Listening and Reading for Understanding

Span: 9      Comprehend spoken and written Spanish found in a variety of authentic sources
Span: 10    Identify various literary elements, such as plot, theme, setting, and characters,                   in spoken and written texts
Span: 11    Understand subtleties of meaning, such as intent, humor, and tone, in a variety                   of culturally authentic materials, such as radio and television segments or literary                   passages
Span: 12    Understand and respond appropriately to instructions presented in informational                   materials, such as instructions for completing a customs declaration or creating a                   Web page

Strand 3: Oral and Written Presentation

Span 13:    Relate information in Spanish, combining learned and original language in oral                   and written presentations of extended length and complexity
Span 14:    Deliver presentations containing well-developed ideas on a variety of topics,                   using familiar vocabulary and language structures and with minimal errors in                   spelling, punctuation, and pronunciation
Span 15:    Use style, language, and tone appropriate to the audience and the purpose of                   the presentation
Span: 16    Present in Spanish student-created and culturally authentic essays, poetry,                   plays, and/or stories
Span: 17    Produce well-organized presentations, using appropriate visual aids and/or                   technological support
Span: 18    Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal presentational techniques

Strand 4: Cultural Perspectives, Practices and Products

Span: 19    Analyze in Spanish how various perspectives reflect the practices and products                   of Spanish-speaking cultures
Span: 20    Discuss how topics such as educational systems and business practices illustrate                   the viewpoints, patterns of behavior, and products of the cultures
Span: 21    Engage in authentic or simulated situations that demonstrate understanding of                   culturally appropriate practices
Span: 22    Demonstrate increased understanding of the connections between content                   studied in Spanish class and content studied in other subject areas
Span: 23    Use Spanish to discuss examples of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking                   culture(s) found in other subject areas, focusing on a variety of topics such as                   political systems and world literature
Span: 24    Use Spanish to relate topics discussed in other subject areas to those discussed                   in Spanish class, such as authors and artists from Spanish-speaking countries or                   political and historical events that involve Spanish-speaking countries
Span: 25    Use Spanish-language resources to continue expanding knowledge related to                   other subject areas

Strand 5: Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons

Span: 26    Discuss in level-appropriate Spanish the effects of cultural similarities and                   differences on social, economic, and political relationships in the global                   community.
Span: 27    Discuss the role of culture in the development of relationships between the                   United States and Spanish-speaking countries
Span: 28    Analyze how members of Spanish-speaking cultures perceive the United States
Span: 29    Examine local, regional, and national differences in the cultures of Spanish-                   speaking countries and the culture(s) of the United States
Span: 30    Expand understanding of the English language through study and analysis of                   increasingly complex elements of the Spanish language
Span: 31    Examine local, regional, and national differences in sound systems,                   pronunciation, vocabulary, and usage in Spanish-speaking countries and in the                   United States
Span: 31    Compare linguistic elements of Spanish and English, such as time, tense, and                   mood, and understand how each language uses different grammatical structures                   to express these relationships, such as hacer + present tense and pretérito vs.                   imperfect

Note: Similar to the general knowledge for French, kindly note that general knowledge , skills, attitudes and dispositions pertaining to Spanish are identified.

Knowledge

1.         Analyze in Spanish information obtained through media, entertainment, and             technology.
2.         Identify information orally and in writing in Spanish
3.         Explain and support opinions, and elicit those of others
3.         Identify spoken and written information related to Spanish-speaking cultures
4.         Write and exchange information from sources such as newspapers, magazines,             broadcasts, and Web sites
5.         Demonstrate skills necessary to sustain extended oral and written exchanges in             Spanish
6.         Compare vocabulary, structures, and past, present, and future time frames
7.         Comprehend ideas clearly, based on level-appropriate material
8.         Identify the need to express and comprehend ideas in Spanish

Skills

1.         Use Spanish-language resources, such as individuals and organizations in the             community or accessible through the Internet, to enhance cultural understanding
2.         Demonstrate skills necessary to sustain extended oral and written exchanges
3.         Use a full range of vocabulary, structures, and past, present, and future time frames
4.         Exchange ideas clearly, based on level-appropriate material
5.         Use paraphrasing, circumlocution, and other creative means to express and             comprehend ideas
6.         Use vocabulary and language structures and with minimal errors in spelling,             punctuation, and pronunciation
7.         Use appropriate verbal and nonverbal presentational techniques
8.         Explain information in clear sequential manner using appropriate intonation and             subject verb agreement
9.         Explain the importance of adequate verbal change using language
10.        Write effectively applying the structures and guidelines for language use

Attitudes and Disposition

1.         Successful use appropriate verbal and nonverbal techniques
2.         Effectively communicate ideas in an organized manner, using appropriate language             Structure