Illinois Learning Standards
Stage A - Foreign Language
Foreign Languages Classroom Assessments Aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards
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.pdf format - please visit http://www.adobe.com to download the most current version of Adobe ReaderThe assessments are coded according to standard and stage. Example: 28A.A is aligned to standard 28A, stage A (first year of foreign language study). Sample student work, when available, will follow the assessment.
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28A.A - Formal vs. Informal
Indicate whether forms of address in verbal exchanges in the target language are “formal” or “informal.” 28B.A - Greetings and Leave Takings
Give an appropriate verbal response to each spoken statement or question in a role-playing interaction.28C.A - Initial Reading
Match phrases or sentences to pictures and listen to sentences read in the target language and match them to the printed versions of those sentences.28D.A - Family Names
Draw a family tree using the target language.29A.A - Greetings and Introductions
Match sentences read by the teacher to pictures.29B.A - Sing a Song
Sing a children’s song about a famous figure in the target language.29C.A - Recognizing Primary Media
Demonstrate understanding of types of media.29D.A - Famous Names
Identify items associated with a country.29E.A - The Birthplace
On a world map, identify the country of origin of the target language and other countries and areas where the target language is one of the principal languages.30A.A - Size, Shape, Color
Demonstrate understanding of simple geometric shapes and compare them by color and size.30B.A - Basic Professions
Using the target language, identify basic occupations common to the target country(s) and native country.
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