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WorksheetsCT 2024 WL Standards
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 14mins
According to the Connecticut World Language Standards 2024, what does every K-12 Connecticut student deserve access to?
The gift of language proficiency.
Free international travel.
Unlimited online resources.
Personalized tutoring for all subjects.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way language teachers support students in language learning according to the guiding principles?
Using visuals and engaging texts
Focusing only on grammar rules
Facilitating real-world application of language
Providing contextual support for students
The guiding principles state that language teachers should encourage students to use grammar to complete real-world language tasks using authentic texts.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Effective World Language programs are proficiency-based and provide meaningful and authentic ________ in the target language.
interactions
translations
memorization
lectures
According to the 'Content and Knowledge' section, what is encouraged in the target language to develop proficiency across the three modes of communication?
Interaction and risk-taking in real-world local and global contexts.
Memorization of vocabulary lists only.
Focusing solely on grammar rules.
Limiting communication to written exercises.
According to the Connecticut World Language Standards, what are the five main standards (Goal Areas) often referred to as?
The 5Cs
The 5Ps
The 5Rs
The 5Ls
Fill in the blank: The Communication Goal (Standards 1.1 – 1.3) represents how learners communicate effectively in more than one ________ to function in a variety of situations and for multiple purposes.
language
continent
emotion
subject
Which standard addresses how learners use language to explore, explain, and reflect upon the interrelationships between products, practices, and perspectives of the culture(s) studied?
The Communication Goal
The Cultures Goal
The Connections Goal
The Comparisons Goal
Fill in the blank: The Communities Goal (Standards 5.1 – 5.2) addresses how learners interact with ________ competence and understanding to participate in multilingual communities both at home and around the world.
cultural
linguistic
mathematical
technical
According to the Connecticut World Language Standards, what is the main difference between 'proficiency' and 'performance' in language learning?
Proficiency is about using language in real-world situations, while performance is about using language in rehearsed classroom settings.
Proficiency is about memorizing vocabulary, while performance is about grammar.
Proficiency is about writing, while performance is about speaking.
Proficiency is about reading, while performance is about listening.
What does '1.1 Interpersonal Communication' require learners to do according to the Connecticut World Language Standards?
Learners interact and negotiate meaning in spoken, signed, or written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions.
Learners memorize and recite vocabulary lists without context.
Learners focus solely on grammar rules and written exercises.
Learners translate texts word-for-word without engaging in conversation.
What is the focus of '1.2 Interpretive Communication' in the Connecticut World Language Standards?
Learners understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard, read, or viewed on a variety of topics.
Learners memorize and recite vocabulary lists without context.
Learners focus solely on grammar rules and sentence structure.
Learners only practice speaking without listening or reading.
What is the main objective of '1.3 Presentational Communication' in the Connecticut World Language Standards?
Learners present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners, readers, or viewers.
Learners interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics without considering the audience.
Learners focus solely on grammar and vocabulary acquisition without presenting information.
Learners engage only in interpersonal communication without presenting to an audience.
Fill in the blank: Novice Low learners can ___.
communicate on some very familiar topics using simple and memorized words and phrases with support of gestures and visuals.
write detailed essays on complex topics without any errors.
debate abstract concepts fluently in multiple languages.
analyze and interpret advanced literary texts independently.
Fill in the blank: Novice Mid learners can ___
communicate on very familiar topics using a variety of words and phrases that they have practiced and memorized.
write essays on complex topics using advanced vocabulary.
debate abstract concepts fluently in multiple languages.
understand and interpret literary texts with ease.
Fill in the blank: Novice High learners can ... short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple, sometimes original questions.
communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple memorized sentences. They can usually handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple, sometimes original questions.
only understand basic greetings and rely solely on memorized words and phrases, struggling to participate in social interactions.
write detailed essays about unfamiliar topics and engage in complex debates using advanced vocabulary.
comprehend and produce extended speech on abstract topics with minimal errors.
Fill in the blank: Intermediate Low learners can ___
participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences and sometimes creating original sentences. They can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.
write detailed essays on abstract topics using advanced vocabulary and complex grammatical structures.
understand and interpret literary texts and idiomatic expressions with ease.
debate complex social issues fluently and persuasively in the target language.
Fill in the blank: Intermediate Mid learners can
participate in conversations on familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences. They can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions. They can usually say what they want to say about themselves and their everyday lives.
only understand simple words and phrases with great difficulty and cannot participate in conversations.
write long essays on complex topics with advanced vocabulary and perfect grammar.
translate literary texts from one language to another with complete accuracy.
Fill in the blank: Intermediate High learners can __________.
participate with ease and confidence in conversations on familiar or researched topics. They can usually talk about events and experiences in various time frames and can usually describe people, places, and things. They can handle social interactions in everyday situations, sometimes even when there is an unexpected complication.
only understand simple phrases and words in familiar contexts.
write short, isolated sentences about themselves and their immediate environment.
respond to questions with single words or memorized phrases.
