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Learn to create your own Wikispaces website! Sign up for the workshop this fall at the Annual C.O.L.T State Conference. Please see conference handout below. I look forward to seeing you there! == **The National Standards 5 C’s** **for Foreign Language Learning** National Standards for World Language Education National Standards for World Language Education =** C ommunication**= =** C ultures C onnections C omparisons**= =** C ommunities**=
 * Welcome to my "LatinAmericanCulture1" Wikispaces ** [[image:latinamericanculture1/Cibeles_II.png width="173" height="151"]] "The interesting and rich world of Latin American culture (and other Spanish speaking countries) can be explored, and new and exciting discoveries will be made." Your comments and feedback are welcome. -Karen E. Murano

**Standard 1.2:** Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. **Standard 1.3:** Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
 * COMMUNICATION: Communicate In Languages Other Than English **
 * Standard 1.1: ** Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.

**CULTURES: Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures** **Standard 2.2:** Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the cultures studied.
 * Standard 2.1: ** Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied

**CONNECTIONS: Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information** **Standard 3.2:** Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign and its cultures.
 * Standard 3.1: ** Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.

**COMPARISONS: Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture** **Standard 4.2:** Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
 * Standard 4.1: ** Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.

**COMMUNITIES: Participate in Multicultural Communities at Home and Around the World** **Standard 5.2:** Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment. = =
 * Standard 5.1: ** Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.



** Bloom's Taxonomy For Higher Thinking Skills ** [|Bloom's Taxonomy Iowa State University] [|Bloom's Taxonomy]



=**8 Multiple Intelligences**= (remember to develop all…not just one or two strengths- Gardner)

1.) Verbal/Linguistic 2.) Logical/Mathematical 3.) Visual/Spatial 4.) Bodily/Kinesthetic 5.) Musical/Rhythmic 6.) Interpersonal 7.) Intrapersonal 8.) Naturalist =**Essential Questions**=

-How does the media influence my appreciation and understanding of language and culture?
=** ACTFL World Language 21st Century Skills- A Visual Introduction **= This short video will help you understand the 11 skill areas teachers consider and utilize when designing and planning lessons and units.

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[|ACTFL Video Contest 2012]