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Cultures: Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures","level3":[{"name":"2.1: Practices and Perspectives","descriptor":"Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.","rsFoundations":{"online":"Many online Course lessons model language structures and vocabulary, which learners can use to apply this standard.","teachers":"In many Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.","workbook":"Some Workbook activities model language structures and vocabulary, which learners can use to apply this standard.","supplemental":"In many Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard."}},{"name":"2.2: Products and Perspectives","descriptor":"Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.","rsFoundations":{"online":"Many online Course lessons model language structures and vocabulary on topics relevant to making cultural comparisons, which learners can use to apply this standard.","teachers":"In most Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.","workbook":"Some Workbook activities model language structures and vocabulary on topics relevant to making cultural comparisons, which learners can use to apply this standard.","supplemental":"In many Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard."}}]},{"name":"Strand 3 - Connections: Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information","level3":[{"name":"3.1: Knowledge","descriptor":"Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the world language.","rsFoundations":{"online":"Some online Course lessons present and practice the language needed to expand a student's knowledge of other disciplines, which learners can use to apply this standard.","teachers":"In many Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.","workbook":"In some Workbook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.","supplemental":"In some Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard."}},{"name":"3.2: Point of View","descriptor":"Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the world language and its cultures.","rsFoundations":{"online":"Some online Course lessons present vocabulary representative of diverse perspectives and cultures, which learners can use to apply this standard.","teachers":"In many Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.","workbook":"Some workbook activities present vocabulary representative of diverse perspectives and cultures, which learners can use to apply this standard.","supplemental":"In many Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard."}}]},{"name":"Strand 4 - Comparisons: Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture","level3":[{"name":"4.1: Comparing Languages","descriptor":"Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.","rsFoundations":{"online":null,"teachers":"In some Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.","workbook":null,"supplemental":null}},{"name":"4.2: Comparing Cultures","descriptor":"Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.","rsFoundations":{"online":"Some online Course lessons present activities about daily life that are practiced differently across cultures, which learners can use to apply this standard.","teachers":"In many Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to reflect on the concept of culture.","workbook":"Some Workbook activities present aspects of daily life that are practiced differently across cultures, which learners can use to apply this standard.","supplemental":"Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities demonstrate cultural practices; learners can use the information to apply this standard."}}]},{"name":"Strand 5 - Communities: Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World","level3":[{"name":"5.1: Use of Language","descriptor":"Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.","rsFoundations":{"online":"All online Course lessons present and practice language important for successful interaction and collaboration with others, which learners can use to apply this standard.","teachers":"In most Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.","workbook":"All Workbook activities practice language important for successful interaction and collaboration with others, which learners can use to apply this standard.","supplemental":"Most Unit Readings and Storybook activities practice language important for successful interaction and collaboration with others, which learners can use to apply this standard."}},{"name":"5.2: Personal Enrichment","descriptor":"Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.","rsFoundations":{"online":"All online Course lessons are designed to keep learners engaged and to promote enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement.","teachers":"All Teacher's Guide activities are designed to keep learners engaged and to promote enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement.","workbook":"All workbooks are designed to keep learners engaged and to promote enrichment and advancement.","supplemental":"All Unit Readings and Storybook activities are written to keep learners engaged and to promote enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement."}}]}]}]