5th Grade STANDARDS: my host nation country

The development of the host nation country related to its geography, history, customs, traditions and economics is the focus for fifth grade.  Students will explore, discover and discuss the history of the host nation. Emphasis is placed on the host nation’s participation and role in international as well as regional organizations, contributions to the world community, the use of the host nation language with the world community, and importance of intercultural relationships.  The student will use the host nation language in familiar situations to enhance oral communication skills and vocabulary development.

Standard 1:  Communication Competency

1. 1. 1. Interpersonal Communication

• Use non-verbal communication for the host nation appropriately.

• Recognize and use host nation words of courtesy and respect.

• Know and use host nation common words and phrases effectively inside and outside the classroom.

• Follow directions given in the host nation language.

• Ask and answer simple questions related to navigating the community (transportation, ordering food, asking directions) in the host nation language.

• Participate in conversations about daily life using words and phrases in the host nation language.

• Practice host nation language with native speaker(s) including the teacher.
  
  

1. 1. 2. Interpretive and Presentational Communication

• Printed Material

  • Derive meaning from short, non-complex texts that convey basic information for which there is contextual or extra linguistic support.

  • Utilize maps and other resources in the host language to effectively navigate public transportation.

• Writing

  • Complete information on simple forms and documents, and other basic biographical information, such as names, numbers, and nationality.

  • Write a brief communication using words and phrases in the host nation language such as those found while using social media.

• Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

  • Report on a host nation topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant/descriptive details to support main ideas or themes and speak clearly at an understandable pace, utilizing terms and phrases from the host nation language in context.

  • Create a presentation incorporating terms and phrases in the host nation language appropriately on a theme related to the host nation country.

  • Perform simple plays, songs, dance and shows in the host nation language.

Standard 2:  Intercultural Competency 

• Inquiry, Research, and Informed Actions

  • Develop questions about the history of the host nation.

  • Use multimedia (books, films, magazines, Internet, etc.) to find the answers.

  • Create a timeline of historic events and share the information with parents in a public forum.

• Identify and describe samples of host nation art, literature, and music.

• Identify and use the measurement units utilized in the host nation country.

• Plan and prepare a meal with host nation foods, practice table manners important in the host nation.

• Participate in host nation customs and traditions.

• Describe characteristics and rules of a typical host nation sport and participate in a demonstration of the sport.

• Compare and contrast cultural norms of the host nation to cultural norms of the United States.

• Investigate and report imports and exports between the host nation and the United States.

• Collect historical data and develop a history timeline of the host nation country. 

• Outline host nation country geographical attributes and compare to other countries.

• Research nature related host nation sites.

• Select a nature site to visit, participate in the planning and visit the site (virtual or real).

• Establish pen pals or email pals with a partner class in a host nation school communicating in the host nation language.

• Plan and participate in an activity (virtual or real) with the partner class in a host nation school.

• Demonstrate age-appropriate social norms for the host nation.

• Demonstrate respect for the people of the host nation.

• Demonstrate positive relationships with people of the host nation.

• Demonstrate individual responsibility for success of an intercultural encounter.

• Plan (with the guidance of the host nation teacher) and participate in a cultural project involving the base community, parents, and local nationals (class, grade level or whole school).