By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:
Marking Period 1
Unit 1: My Place in the Global Community
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Identify stereotypes
- Identify language communities world-wide
- Recognize similarities between languages
- Develop intercultural awareness concerning:
- Courtesy
- Greetings & goodbyes
- Register
- Gestures
- Body language
Unit 2: My Personal Identity
Functions/Objectives: I can ...
- Ask for and give names
- Ask how to spell words (such as names and emails)
- Ask and tell how someone is feeling
- Ask for and state age
- Ask and tell the date, day of week and time
- Ask and tell where someone is from/lives
- Make introductions
Marking Period 2
Unit 3: My Daily Life
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Identify and describe classroom objects
- Express what school supplies people have and need
- Identify places around the school
- Ask and say where people go in school and how to get there
- Discuss school schedules and subject sequencing
- Talk about daily activities
- Talk about when events occur
- Ask for and give contact information
- Talk about the seasons and weather
Marking Period 3
Unit 4: My Family and Friends
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Talk about and identify family members
- Give a basic description of a person
- Ask and tell what people do in their leisure time
- Talk about what I can do, must do or should do
- Talk about what activities interest me
- Express likes and dislikes
- Talk about what to do on various days and at various times
Marking Period 4
Unit 5: My Community
Functions/Objectives: I can...
- Choose from a menu
- Request food and drink from a waiter
- Ask about prices
- Offer something to eat and drink
- Describe and choose clothing items and their colors
- Discuss a purchase in a clothing store
- Discuss different places to buy goods