Ohio Academic Content Standards for K-12 World Language  

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A. Communication Standard: Communicate in languages other than English, both in person and via technology. 

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Interpretive Communication (Reading, Listening/Viewing) 

Competency # 1.

Derive meaning from messages and texts using listening, reading, and viewing strategies. 

Competency # 2.

Identify how authentic sources convey viewpoints and use authentic sources critically. 

Competency # 3.

Comprehend and interpret information in authentic messages and informational texts. 

Competency # 4.

Comprehend and interpret information about the main idea and relevant details in authentic literary texts. 

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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking/Signing, Listening/Viewing, Reading and Writing) 

 

Competency # 1.

Negotiate meaning using requests, clarifications, and conversation strategies. 

Competency # 2.

Interact with others using culturally appropriate language and gestures on familiar and some unfamiliar topics. 

Competency # 3.

Express preferences, feelings, emotions, and opinions about familiar and unfamiliar topics. 

 

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Presentational Communication (Speaking/Signing and Writing) 

 

Competency # 1.

Convey meaning using writing processes and presentation strategies. 

Competency # 2.

Present information, concepts, and viewpoints on familiar and some unfamiliar topics from across disciplines. 

Competency # 3.

Present literary, creative, and artistic endeavors to audiences near or far. 

 

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B. Cultures Standard: Gain and use knowledge and understanding of other cultures. 

 

Competency # 1.

Examine and describe relationships among products, practices, and perspectives and compare them across cultures. 

Competency # 2.

Experience the target language and culture(s) and share information and personal reactions with others. 

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