MCNL - Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations
MCNL - Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations
MCNL - Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations
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Grade 5-8<br />
BENCHMARK<br />
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS<br />
In <strong>the</strong><br />
language(s)<br />
studied,<br />
students<br />
will:<br />
A. Exp<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> languages <strong>and</strong> cultures through learning about <strong>the</strong> experiences, values,<br />
feelings, <strong>and</strong> decisions <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
1. Share with o<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>and</strong> community resources <strong>the</strong>ir knowledge, feelings, <strong>and</strong> skills in studying<br />
language <strong>and</strong> culture:<br />
a. Interview guest speakers.<br />
b. Read <strong>and</strong> report on travel literature.<br />
c. Research <strong>and</strong> report on locales to visit, including study <strong>of</strong> architecture, environment, social<br />
systems <strong>and</strong> practices.<br />
d. Participate in field trips to cultural events, museums, galleries, etc.<br />
B. Integrate languages <strong>and</strong> knowledge <strong>of</strong> cultures into <strong>the</strong>ir lives <strong>for</strong> personal enjoyment through<br />
recreation, creative expression, <strong>and</strong> social activities.<br />
1. Share in <strong>the</strong> sports, arts, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r social organizations <strong>and</strong> activities related to<br />
<strong>the</strong> language studied:<br />
a. Participate in games <strong>and</strong> sports utilizing <strong>the</strong> languages/ cultures studied.<br />
b. Attend movies <strong>and</strong> restaurants using <strong>the</strong> language studied.<br />
c. Participate in arts experiences (painting, etc.) using <strong>the</strong> language studied.<br />
d. Participate in music <strong>and</strong> dance groups <strong>and</strong> events related to <strong>the</strong> language/ culture studied.<br />
e. Participate in language clubs.<br />
C. Use languages <strong>and</strong> knowledge <strong>of</strong> cultures to explore career opportunities in diverse <strong>and</strong> changing<br />
economies.<br />
1. Use a variety <strong>of</strong> sources <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation about careers:<br />
a. Research job markets, using in<strong>for</strong>mation resources such as <strong>the</strong> Internet, newspapers in <strong>the</strong><br />
language studied, CD-ROM databases, Biography Index, etc.<br />
b. Write to embassies <strong>and</strong> consulates concerning career opportunities.<br />
c. Attend <strong>and</strong> organize career fairs /college fairs including representatives <strong>of</strong><br />
languages/cultures studied.
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