Prince William County Public Schools

By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:

Marking Periods 1 (47 days), 2 (43 days), 3 (43 days), 4 (47 days)

Days 1-7

Unit 1: The Origins of Communication (7 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define and describe Communication (non-verbal, verbal, & visual)
• define and describe Language
• define and identify language families
• define culture and subculture (products, practices, and perspectives)
• discuss stereotypes and recognize similarities between languages.
  

Days 8-14

Unit 2: Latin (7 Days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• understand basic history of the Latin languages as well as ancient Rome and their contributions to modern-day society
• define and identify Latin derivatives
• say the letters of the alphabet
• identify Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• use and respond to greetings including introductions to good-bye
• identify and use Roman Numerals

Days 15-26

Unit 3: French (12 Days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define the word francophone, locate a francophone country on a map
• name important dates and events from French history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• use numbers from one -20
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, and ask and tell where someone is from

*French teachers may do French before Spanish and Spanish teachers may do Spanish before French. In other words, these two languages may be inter-changed in order depending on the expertise of the teacher.

Days 27-38

Unit 4: Spanish (12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify and locate Spanish-speaking countries and flags
• name important dates and events from Spanish history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• use numbers from zero - 20
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, and ask and tell where someone is from

Days 39-45

Unit 2: Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Japanese, Korean, Arabic &/or Others(7 Days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify key elements of Japanese culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, the art of Origami, expressions of courtesy)
• identify key elements of the Korean and/or Arabic culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)

By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:

Marking Period 1

Unit 1: The Origins of Communication (7 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define and describe Communication (non-verbal, verbal, & visual)
• define and describe Language
• define and identify language families
• define culture and subculture (products, practices, and perspectives)
• understand how others view American Culture
• describe the "Cultural Iceberg"
• discuss stereotypes and recognize similarities between languages

Unit 2: Latin (2 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can..

• understand basic history of the Latin languages as well as ancient Rome and their contributions to modern-day society
• define and identify Latin derivatives
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose

Marking Period 2

Unit 2 (cont.): Latin (7 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• compare word order of Latin to that of English
• use and respond to greetings including introductions to good-bye
• use common verbal expression in the appropriate context
• count from one-20

• identify and use Roman Numerals

• describe the history of our calendar and the Roman calendar
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons

Unit 3: French* (2 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define the word francophone, locate a francophone country on a map and identify their flags
• name important dates and events from French history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• demonstrate greetings and expressions of courtesy

• ask for and give names

*French teachers may do French before Spanish & Spanish teachers may do Spanish before French. In other words, these two languages may be inter-changed in order depending on the expertise of the teacher.

Marking Period 3

Unit 3 (cont.): French* (7 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• ask how to say words in French
• use numbers from zero -100
• make introductions
• ask and tell how someone is feeling
• ask for and state age
• ask for and state birthdates
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• discuss holidays
• ask for and give contact information/email
• ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 4: Spanish* (2 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify and locate Spanish-speaking countries and flags
• name important dates and events from Spanish history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• demonstrate greetings and expressions of courtesy
• ask for and give names
• ask how to say words in Spanish

Marking Period 4

Unit 4 (cont.): Spanish* (7 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• use numbers from zero -100
• make introductions
• ask and tell how someone is feeling
• ask for and state age
• ask for and state birthdates
• ·name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• discuss holidays
• ask for and give contact information/email
• ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 5: Non-Roman Alphabet: Japanese, Arabic, Korean and/or others (2 weeks+)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify key elements of Japanese culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)
• identify introductory vocabulary and practices in Japanese
• demonstrate greetings and expressions of courtesy
• ask for and give names
• identify traditional clothing
• master the art of origami
• identify key elements of the Korean and/or Arabic culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)

Spanish Before French Option

Marking Period 1

Unit 1: The Origins of Communication (7 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define and describe Communication (non-verbal, verbal, & visual)
• define and describe Language
• define and identify language families
• define culture and subculture (products, practices, and perspectives)
• understand how others view American Culture
• describe the "Cultural Iceberg"
• discuss stereotypes and recognize similarities between languages

Unit 2: Latin (2 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• understand basic history of the Latin languages as well as ancient Rome and their contributions to modern-day society
• define and identify Latin derivatives
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose

Marking Period 2

Unit 2 (cont.): Latin (7 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• compare word order of Latin to that of English
• use and respond to greetings including introductions to good-bye
• use common verbal expression in the appropriate context
• count from 1-20
• identify and use Roman Numerals
• describe the history of our calendar and the Roman calendar
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons

Unit 3: Spanish* (2 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify and locate Spanish-speaking countries and flags
• name important dates and events from Spanish history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• demonstrate greetings and expressions of courtesy
• ask for and give names
• ask how to say words in Spanish

*French teachers may do French before Spanish & Spanish teachers may do Spanish before French. In other words, these two languages may be inter-changed in order depending on the expertise of the teacher.

Marking Period 3

Unit 3 (cont.): Spanish* (7 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• use numbers from zero - 100
• make introductions
• ask and tell how someone is feeling
• ask for and state age
• ask for and state birthdates
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• discuss holidays
• ask for and give contact information/email
• ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 4: French* (2 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define the word francophone, locate a francophone country on a map and identify their flags
• name important dates and events from French history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• demonstrate greetings and expressions of courtesy
• ask for and give names

Marking Period 4

Unit 4 (cont.): French* (7 weeks)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• ask how to say words in French
• use numbers from zero -100
• make introductions
• ask and tell how someone is feeling
• ask for and state age
• ask for and state birthdates
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• discuss holidays
• ask for and give contact information/email
• ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 5: Non-Roman Alphabet: Japanese, Arabic, Korean and/or others (2 weeks+)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify key elements of Japanese culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)
• identify introductory vocabulary and practices in Japanese
• demonstrate greetings and expressions of courtesy
• ask for and give names
• identify traditional clothing
• master the art of origami
• identify key elements of the Korean and/or Arabic culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)

By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:

Marking Period 1 and 3

Unit 1: The Origins of Communication (2 weeks/10 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define and describe Communication (non-verbal, verbal, & visual)
• define and describe Language
• define and identify language families
• define culture and subculture (products, practices, and perspectives)
• describe the "Cultural Iceberg."
• discuss stereotypes and recognize similarities between languages.

Unit 2: Latin (4.5 weeks/22 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• understand basic history of the Latin languages as well as ancient Rome and their contributions to modern-day society
• define and identify Latin derivatives
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• identify Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• use and respond to greetings including introductions to good-bye
• count from 1-20
• identify and use Roman Numerals.
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons

Unit 3: French* (2.5 weeks/12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define the word francophone, locate a francophone country on a map and identify their flags
• name important dates and events from French history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• ask how to say words in French
• use numbers from 0-100

Marking Period 2 and 4

Unit 3 (cont.): French* (2 weeks/10 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, ask for and state birthdates and ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 4: Spanish* (4.5 weeks/22 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can..

• identify and locate Spanish-speaking countries and flags
• name important dates and events from Spanish history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• ask how to say words in Spanish
• use numbers from 0 -100
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, ask for and state birthdates and ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 5: Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Japanese, Korean, Arabic &/or Others (2.5 weeks/12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify key elements of Japanese culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, the art of Origami, expressions of courtesy)
• identify introductory vocabulary demonstrating greetings
• ask for and give names
• identify key elements of the Korean and/or Arabic culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)

Spanish before French Option

Marking Period 1 and 3

Unit 1: The Origins of Communication (2 weeks/10 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define and describe Communication (non-verbal, verbal, & visual)
• define and describe Language
• define and identify language families
• define culture and subculture (products, practices, and perspectives)
• describe the "Cultural Iceberg."
• discuss stereotypes and recognize similarities between languages.

Unit 2: Latin (4.5 weeks/22 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• understand basic history of the Latin languages as well as ancient Rome and their contributions to modern-day society
• define and identify Latin derivatives
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• identify Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• use and respond to greetings including introductions to good-bye
• count from 1-20
• identify and use Roman Numerals.
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons

Unit 3: Spanish* (2.5 weeks/12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify and locate Spanish-speaking countries and flags
• name important dates and events from Spanish history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• ask how to say words in Spanish
• use numbers from 0-100

Marking Period 2 and 4

Unit 3 (cont.): Spanish* (2 weeks/10 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, ask for and state birthdates and ask and tell where someone is from

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  Unit 4: French* (4.5 weeks/22 days)

  Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define the word francophone, locate a francophone country on a map and identify their flags
• name important dates and events from French history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• ask how to say words in French
• use numbers from 0 -100
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, ask for and state birthdates and ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 5: Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Japanese, Korean, Arabic &/or Others (2.5 weeks/12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify key elements of Japanese culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, the art of Origami, expressions of courtesy)
• identify introductory vocabulary demonstrating greetings
• ask for and give names
• identify key elements of the Korean and/or Arabic culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)

By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:

7 class periods

Unit 1: The Origins of Communication (7 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• ­define and describe Communication (non-verbal, verbal, & visual)
• define and describe Language
• define and identify language families
• define culture and subculture (products, practices, and perspectives)
• discuss stereotypes and recognize similarities between languages.

7 class periods

Unit 2: Latin (7 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• understand basic history of the Latin languages as well as ancient Rome and their contributions to modern-day society
• define and identify Latin derivatives
• say the letters of the alphabet
• identify Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• use and respond to greetings including introductions to good-bye
• identify and use Roman Numerals.

12 class periods

Unit 3: French* (12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define the word francophone, locate a francophone country on a map
• name important dates and events from French history

• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• use numbers from 1 -20
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, and ask and tell where someone is from

*French teachers may do French before Spanish and Spanish teachers may do Spanish before French. In other words, these two languages may be inter-changed in order depending on the expertise of the teacher.

12 class periods

Unit 4: Spanish* (12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify and locate Spanish-speaking countries and flags

• name important dates and events from Spanish history

• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose

• use numbers from 0-20

• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, and ask and tell where someone is from

7 class periods

Unit 5: Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Japanese, Korean, Arabic &/or Others (7 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify key elements of Japanese culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, the art of Origami, expressions of courtesy)
• identify key elements of the Korean and/or Arabic culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)

Spanish before French Option

7 class periods

Unit 1: The Origins of Communication (7 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define and describe Communication (non-verbal, verbal, & visual)
• define and describe Language
• define and identify language families
• define culture and subculture (products, practices, and perspectives)
• discuss stereotypes and recognize similarities between languages.

7 class periods

Unit 2: Latin (7 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• understand basic history of the Latin languages as well as ancient Rome and their contributions to modern-day society
• define and identify Latin derivatives
• say the letters of the alphabet
• identify Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• use and respond to greetings including introductions to good-bye
• identify and use Roman Numerals.

12 class periods

Unit 3: Spanish* (12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify and locate Spanish-speaking countries and flags

   

• name important dates and events from Spanish history

   

• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose

   

• use numbers from 0 -20

   

• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, and ask and tell where someone is from

   

*French teachers may do French before Spanish and Spanish teachers may do Spanish before French. In other words, these two languages may be inter-changed in order depending on the expertise of the teacher.

12 class periods

Unit 4: French* (12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define the word francophone, locate a francophone country on a map
• name important dates and events from French history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• use numbers from 1 -20
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, and ask and tell where someone is from

7 class periods

Unit 5: Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Japanese, Korean, Arabic &/or Others (7 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify key elements of Japanese culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, the art of Origami, expressions of courtesy)
• identify key elements of the Korean and/or Arabic culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)

By the end of each marking period, students can perform the following functions:

Semester 1

Unit 1: The Origins of Communication (4 weeks/10 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define and describe Communication (non-verbal, verbal, & visual)
• define and describe Language
• define and identify language families
• define culture and subculture (products, practices, and perspectives)
• describe the "Cultural Iceberg."
• discuss stereotypes and recognize similarities between languages.

Unit 2: Latin (9 weeks/22 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• understand basic history of the Latin languages as well as ancient Rome and their contributions to modern-day society
• define and identify Latin derivatives
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• identify Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• use and respond to greetings including introductions to good-bye
• count from 1-20
• identify and use Roman Numerals.
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons

Unit 3: French* (5 weeks/12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define the word francophone, locate a francophone country on a map and identify their flags
• name important dates and events from French history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• ask how to say words in French
• use numbers from 0-100

Semester 2

Unit 3 (cont.): French* (4 weeks/10 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, ask for and state birthdates and ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 4: Spanish* (9 weeks/22 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify and locate Spanish-speaking countries and flags
• name important dates and events from Spanish history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• ask how to say words in Spanish
• use numbers from 0 -100
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, ask for and state birthdates and ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 5: Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Japanese, Korean, Arabic &/or Others (5 weeks/12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify key elements of Japanese culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, the art of Origami, expressions of courtesy)
• identify introductory vocabulary demonstrating greetings
• ask for and give names
• identify key elements of the Korean and/or Arabic culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)

Spanish Before French Option

Semester 1

Unit 1: The Origins of Communication (4 weeks/10 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define and describe Communication (non-verbal, verbal, & visual)
• define and describe Language
• define and identify language families
• define culture and subculture (products, practices, and perspectives)
• describe the "Cultural Iceberg."
• discuss stereotypes and recognize similarities between languages.

Unit 2: Latin (9 weeks/22 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• understand basic history of the Latin languages as well as ancient Rome and their contributions to modern-day society
• define and identify Latin derivatives
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• identify Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
• use and respond to greetings including introductions to good-bye
• count from 1-20
• identify and use Roman Numerals.
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons

Unit 3: Spanish* (5 weeks/12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify and locate Spanish-speaking countries and flags
• name important dates and events from Spanish history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• ask how to say words in Spanish
• use numbers from 0-100

Semester 2

Unit 3 (cont.): Spanish* (4 weeks/10 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, ask for and state birthdates and ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 4: French* (9 weeks/22 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• define the word francophone, locate a francophone country on a map and identify their flags
• name important dates and events from French history
• say the letters of the alphabet and use them with a purpose
• ask how to say words in French
• use numbers from 0 -100
• name the days of the weeks, months of the year, and seasons
• make introductions, ask and tell how someone is feeling, ask for and state age, ask for and state birthdates and ask and tell where someone is from

Unit 5: Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Japanese, Korean, Arabic &/or Others (5 weeks/12 days)

Functions/Objectives: I can...

• identify key elements of Japanese culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, the art of Origami, expressions of courtesy)
• identify introductory vocabulary demonstrating greetings
• ask for and give names
• identify key elements of the Korean and/or Arabic culture (geography, facts and figures, clothing, foods, and more)