In the Italian 4 ACP-AP course we aim for the intermediate high level of proficiency.
Interpretive Mode:
I can usually follow the main message in various time frames in straightforward, and sometimes descriptive, paragraph length informational texts.
I can usually follow the main story and actions expressed in various time frames in paragraph-length fictional texts.
I can usually understand the main idea and flow of events expressed in various time frames in conversations and discussions.
Interpersonal Mode:
I can exchange information in conversations and some discussions on a variety of familiar and some concrete topics that I have researched, using connected sentences that may combine to form paragraphs and asking a variety of questions, often across various time frames.
I can interact with others to meet my needs in a variety of situations, sometimes involving a complication, using connected sentences that may combine to form paragraphs and asking a variety of questions, often across various time frames.
I can explain preferences, opinions, and emotions and provide advice on a variety of familiar and some concrete topics that I have researched, using connected sentences that may combine to form paragraphs and asking a variety of questions, often across various time frames.
Presentational Mode:
I can tell stories about school and community events and personal experiences, using a few short paragraphs, often across various time frames.
I can state my viewpoint on familiar or researched topics and provide reasons to support it, using a few short paragraphs, often across various time frames.
I can give detailed presentations on a variety of familiar topics and some concrete topics I have researched, using a few short paragraphs, often across various time frames.
We will be developing intermediate high level of proficiency while exploring the following themes:
Personal and Public Identities
Families and Communities
Contemporary Life
Global Challenges
Science and technology
Beauty, aesthetics and the humanities