World Languages Colorado’s District Sample Curriculum Project Anna Huffman – Principle Standards Specialist

Colorado’s District Sample
Curriculum Project
World Languages
Anna Huffman – Principle Standards Specialist
For an overview of the project and samples please view Dr. Brian Sevier’s
A closer look at Colorado’s District Sample Curriculum Project and the teacher-created
curriculum samples
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Proficiency Range Levels Not Grade Levels
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Intermediate-Mid
Intermediate-Low
Novice-High
Novice-Mid
Novice-Low
Follow this link for more information:
http://www.cde.state.co.us/CoWorldLanguages/StateStandards.asp
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Course/Program
Target Proficiency Ranges
Level 5 (AP/IB)
Intermediate mid
Level 4
Intermediate low
Level 3
Novice high approaching intermediate low
Level 2
Novice mid approaching novice high
Levels 1A, 1B, Level 1
Novice mid
Introduction classes
Novice low approaching novice mid
Elementary programs
Depends on the model
Resources: ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and ACTFL Performance Guidelines
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Colorado Academic Standards in World Languages
Standard 1: Communication in
Languages Other Than English
Standard 2: Knowledge and
Understanding of Other Cultures
Standard 3: Connections with
Other Disciplines and Information
Acquisition
Standard 4: Comparisons to
Develop Insight into the Nature of
Language and Culture
Foundational Concepts in World Languages:
Interpersonal Communication, Interpretive Communication, Presentational Communication,
Cultures, Connections, Comparisons
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Colorado Academic Standards in World Languages
Standard 1: Communication in
Languages Other Than English
Standard 2: Knowledge and
Understanding of Other Cultures
Standard 3: Connections with
Other Disciplines and Information
Acquisition
Standard 4: Comparisons to
Develop Insight into the Nature of
Language and Culture
How are the Colorado
Academic Standards in World
Languages manifested in the
sample curriculum?
Foundational Concepts in World Languages:
Interpersonal Communication, Interpretive Communication, Presentational Communication,
Cultures, Connections, Comparisons
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Colorado’s Unique Standards Based
Template
 Design reflects emphasis on concepts and skills in
Colorado Academic Standards
• Centers around ideas
• Supports teaching to greater intellectual depth
• Emphasizes knowledge transfer
 Design reflects feedback from educators across the
state
• Customizable and flexible
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Generalization: When two or more concepts
combine to make a relationship
Focusing Lens
Inquiry Question
Unit Strands
Foundational
Concepts
Unit Concepts
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Unit Title: Mealtime and Celebrations
Critical Content in World Languages
My students will Know…
Culture:
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Celebrations/Holidays
Family meal traditions
Context:
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Calendar
Celebrations/Holidays
Clock/Time
Food
Mealtimes
Question words
Traditions
Adjective agreement
Present tense
Question formation
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Family and Consumer Science
Math
Social Studies
Structure:
Connections to:
Description…
The cultural content of the curriculum
unit which includes the cultural
practices, products, and/or perspectives
Essential vocabulary in the target
language of the curriculum unit
Essential grammar of the curriculum
unit
Links to other disciplines and content
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Standards and
areas in the curriculum
unit
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Unit Title: Mealtime and Celebrations
Key Skills in World Languages
Key Skills:
My students will be able to (Do)…
Within the context of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate in the target language
the three modes of communication – interpersonal, interpretive and presentational. Some
examples can include, but may not be limited to:
 Ask and answer questions
 Compare and contrast eating habits
 Describe major traditions and celebrations WL09-NM-S.2-GLE.1-EO.c
 Examine the use and relevance of common daily products WL09-NM-S.2-GLE.2-EO.a
 Express likes and dislikes
(WL09-NM-S.1-GLE.1) and (WL09-NM-S.1-GLE.2) and (WL09-NM-S.1-GLE.3)
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Thank you for your time
Feel free to contact Anna Huffman at the Colorado
Department of Education with follow up questions.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 720-626-2052
For an overview of the project and samples please view Dr. Brian Sevier’s
A closer look at Colorado’s District Sample Curriculum Project and the teacher-created
curriculum samples
Office of Standards and
Instructional Support