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    Pennsylvania
    World Languages Academic Standards

    Overview

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Spanish is aligned to the Pennsylvania World Languages Academic Standards, providing students with everything they need to succeed in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

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    Pennsylvania World Languages Academic Standards Stage 1
    12.1 Communication in a Target Language
    12.1.1.S1.A
    Standard Descriptor

    Recite target language alphabet and associated sounds and basic words with proper accentuation.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Most online Course lessons model conversations 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.
    12.1.1.S1.B
    Standard Descriptor

    Speak and write common vocabulary, phrases and structures during activities with the teacher, classmates and family. (Interpersonal Skills)

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons In all online Course lessons, learners have the opportunity to meet 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 In all Workbook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities model vocabulary and phrases, and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    12.1.1.S1.C
    Standard Descriptor

    Comprehend simple spoken conversations and written sentences in dialogs and short paragraphs.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons In all online Course lessons, learners have the opportunity to meet 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 In all Workbook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Supplemental Readings In all Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    12.1.1.S1.D
    Standard Descriptor

    Use simple sentence and question structures in speaking and writing.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons In all online Course lessons, learners have the opportunity to meet 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 In all Workbook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Supplemental Readings In all Unit Readings and Storybook activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    12.1.1.S1.E
    Standard Descriptor

    Find words used in magazines, commercials and advertisements influenced by the target language.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Teacher's Guide In some Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    12.1.1.S1.F
    Standard Descriptor

    Discuss with classmates and the teacher how the target language has influenced other areas of the school curriculum.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Teacher's Guide In many Teacher's Guide and K-2 Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    12.3 The Role of Culture in World Language Acquisition
    12.3.1.S1.A
    Standard Descriptor

    Discuss the fundamental products and customs of the target culture in the target language.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Many online Course lessons model language structures and vocabulary that learners can use to apply this standard.
    Teacher's Guide In most Teacher's Guide activities, learners have the opportunity to meet this standard.
    Workbook Some Workbook activities model language structures and vocabulary that learners can use to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities model language structures and vocabulary that learners can use to apply this standard.
    12.3.1.S1.B
    Standard Descriptor

    Use culturally appropriate memorized expressions and gestures for basic social interactions.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Many online Course lessons model conversations and 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 Some Workbook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    12.3.1.S1.C
    Standard Descriptor

    Model life skills and social interactions in the target language culture and in one's own culture.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Most 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 Many Workbook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    12.3.1.S1.D
    Standard Descriptor

    List and relate content subject words used in English that have origins in the target language.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Many 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 conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities model language structures and vocabulary that learners can use to apply this standard.
    12.5 World Languages in the Community
    12.5.1.S1.A
    Standard Descriptor

    Introduce one's self and respond to simple questions in the local and regional community.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Most online Course lessons model conversations and 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 Some Workbook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Some Unit Readings and Storybook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    12.5.1.S1.B
    Standard Descriptor

    Respond to simple questions and interpret simple messages on a national level.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Most online Course lessons model conversations and 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 Some Workbook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    12.5.1.S1.C
    Standard Descriptor

    Introduce one's self, respond to simple questions and interpret simple messages on a global level.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Most online Course lessons model conversations and 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 Some Workbook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities model conversations and provide learners with language to apply this standard.
    12.5.1.S1.D
    Standard Descriptor

    Use speaking, writing and reading to compare and connect the uses of English with the target language spoken in the local, national and global communities.

    Rosetta Stone Foundations Component
    Online Lessons Many 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 that learners can use to apply this standard.
    Supplemental Readings Many Unit Readings and Storybook activities model language structures and vocabulary that learners can use to apply this standard.