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    Alabama
    Course of Study: World Languages

    Overview

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Spanish is aligned to the Alabama Course of Study: World Languages, providing students with everything they need to succeed in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

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    Alabama Course of Study: World Languages GK-8 Novice Low
    Communication
    1. Interpersonal Mode
    Standard Descriptor

    Exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons All online Course lessons provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Teacher's Guide In most Teacher's Guide and K-2 Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Workbook Most Workbook activities provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    2. Interpretive Mode
    Standard Descriptor

    Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Many online Course lessons model communication and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Teacher's Guide In all Teacher's Guide and K-2 Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Workbook Some Workbook activities model communication and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings In all Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    3. Presentational Mode
    Standard Descriptor

    Present material in oral and written form.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons All online Course lessons model language structures and vocabulary that learners can use to apply this standard.
    Teacher's Guide In most Teacher's Guide and K-2 Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Workbook Some Workbook activities model language structures and vocabulary on familiar topics, which learners can use to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings In all Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Cultures
    4.
    Standard Descriptor

    Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Many online Course lessons model language structures and vocabulary, which learners can use to apply this standard.
    Teacher's Guide In many Teacher's Guide and K-2 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 Readings In many Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Connections
    5.
    Standard Descriptor

    Link target language and other subject areas to acquire information and develop diverse cultural perspectives.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons 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.
    Teacher's Guide In many Teacher's Guide and K-2 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 Readings In some Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Comparisons
    6.
    Standard Descriptor

    Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the target and native languages.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Teacher's Guide In some Teacher's Guide and K-2 Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    7.
    Standard Descriptor

    Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the target and native cultures.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Some online Course lessons present activities about daily life that are practiced differently across cultures, which learners can use to apply this standard.
    Teacher's Guide In many Teacher's Guide and K-2 Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to reflect on the concept of culture.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities demonstrate cultural practices; learners can use the information to apply this standard.
    Communities
    8.
    Standard Descriptor

    Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons All online Course lessons are designed to keep learners engaged and to promote enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement.
    Teacher's Guide All Teacher's Guide and K-2 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 Readings All Unit Readings and Storybook activities are written to keep learners engaged and to promote enjoyment, enrichment, and advancement.