American Council on the teaching of foreign language (actfl)

cultures

Sample Progress Indicator- Grade 4
-Students participate in age-appropriate cultural activities such as games, songs and dramatizations.

Connections

Sample Progress Indicator- Grade 8
-Students comprehend articles or short videos in the target language on topics being studied in other classes.

comparisons

Sample Progress Indicator- Grade 4
-Students compare simple patterns of behavior or interaction in various cultural settings.

Communities

Sample Progress Indicator- Grade 12
-Students participate in club activities which benefit the school or community.

communication

standard 1.1

• engage in conversation
• provide and obtain information
• express feelings and emotions
• exchange opinions

STANDARD 1.2
Understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics

STANDARD 1.3
Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.

WHAT NOW?
1. observe sample progress indicators
2. brainstorm ways to use these in instruction