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The Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) Objectives to accomplish in class during this school year are the following:
7TH GRADE:
Proficiency Level- Stage I
I. Listening/Comprehending
Repetition, rephrasing, slow rate of speech may be needed for comprehension.
The student will:
Understand short, learned statements, questions, commands and courtesies.
Identify main ideas in longer samples of the target language using a variety of selective listening techniques.
II. Speaking
Repetition, frequent pauses and production errors can be expected.
The student will:
Use isolated words and learned phrases (two or three words at a time).
Use vocabulary which is sufficient for handling classroom situations and basic needs.
Express basic courtesies.
III. Reading/Interpreting
Phrases and sentences may require a second reading.
The student will:
Identify learned words and phrases including cognates (words recognizable in two languages and having similar meaning) and borrowed words.
IV. Writing
Practical writing skills for communication will be minimal.
The student will:
Copy or transcribe familiar words or phrases and reproduce some from memory.
Label pictures using learned vocabulary.
V. Culture
The student will:
Recognize some similarities and differences between the target culture and their own.
Identify tangible products (toys, dress, dance, song, food, etc.) of the target culture.
VI. Core Curricular Connections
The student will:
Connect content learned in the target language with concepts previously learned in the core curriculum.
9TH GRADE:
Proficiency Level--Stage II
I. Listening/Comprehending
Repetition, rephrasing, slow rate of speech may be needed for comprehension.
The student will:
Understand main themes and/or significant details of age-appropriate topics presented through various media or live presentations.
II. Speaking
Pronunciation may still show strong first language influence. Errors may still be frequent.
The student will:
Ask simple questions.
Make statements using learned material.
Give short oral reports of at least four sentences about events in their environment (home, school, etc.).
III. Reading/Interpreting
Short paragraphs may require a second reading. Reading may still be limited to learned vocabulary.
The student will:
Read and interpret standardized messages, phrases or expressions on menus, schedules, timetables, maps and signs.
Read and understand directions and instructions in the target language using learned vocabulary.
IV. Writing
Usage of symbols (letters, characters, accent marks) may be partially correct.
The student will:
Write simple autobiographical information and simple lists.
Write short simple letters, messages, post cards, telephone messages.
Compose short paragraphs with guidance.
V. Culture
The student will:
Recognize and discuss patterns of behavior typical of the target culture.
VI. Core Curricular Connections
The student will:
Use content and authentic materials in English or the dominant language from different core areas to prepare reports or presentations in the target language.
