Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Intermediate Mid Language Competencies

Other Utah World Languages sets

Interpretive Listening

  • IL.

    I can understand the main idea in messages and presentations on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests and studies. I can understand the main idea in conversations that I overhear.IM.IL

    1. 1

      I can understand basic information in ads, announcements and other simple recordings.IM.IL.1

      1. a

        I can understand when, where and who is playing in a concert from a radio. advertisement.IM.IL.1.a

      2. b

        I can understand the main message of an e-card greeting.IM.IL.1.b

      3. c

        I can understand what service is offering in a TV ad.IM.IL.1.c

      4. d

        I can identify the type of film from a movie preview.IM.IL.1.d

    2. 2

      I can understand the main idea of what I listen to for personal enjoyment.IM.IL.2

      1. a

        I can understand basic personal questions that are asked on a video conference.IM.IL.2.a

      2. b

        I can understand what a YouTube clip is about.IM.IL.2.b

      3. c

        I can understand peers' recorded descriptions about themselves or their avatars.IM.IL.2.c

    3. 3

      I can understand messages related to my everyday life.IM.IL.3

      1. a

        I can understand a voice message about the time and place of a meeting.IM.IL.3.a

      2. b

        I can understand a box-office recording about the times of the performances of events.IM.IL.3.b

      3. c

        I can understand that an event is being postponed or cancelled.IM.IL.3.c

Interpretive Reading

  • IR.

    I can understand the main idea of texts related to everyday life and personal interests or studies.IM.IR

    1. 1

      I can understand simple personal questions.IM.IR.1

      1. a

        I can understand the questions asked on a career preference survey.IM.IR.1.a

      2. b

        I can understand what is asked for on a simple, popular magazine questionnaire.IM.IR.1.b

      3. c

        I can understand the personal questions to complete a profile on a social media site.IM.IR.1.c

    2. 2

      I can understand basic information in ads, announcements and other simple texts.IM.IR.2

      1. a

        I can understand the information in birth and wedding announcements.IM.IR.2.a

      2. b

        I can understand the information in sales ads.IM.IR.2.b

      3. c

        I can understand the main ideas in travel brochures.IM.IR.2.c

      4. d

        I can understand the main ideas on food labels.IM.IR.2.d

    3. 3

      I can understand the main idea of what I read for personal enjoyment.IM.IR.3

      1. a

        I can understand updates in entertainment magazines and blogs.IM.IR.3.a

      2. b

        I can understand postings in blogs on familiar topics.IM.IR.3.b

      3. c

        I can understand postcards from friends.IM.IR.3.c

    4. 4

      I can read simple written exchanges between other people.IM.IR.4

      1. a

        I can understand the main idea of personal messages exchanged in chat rooms.IM.IR.4.a

      2. b

        I can understand the main idea of a magazine biographical interview with a celebrity.IM.IR.4.b

Interpersonal Communication

  • IC.

    I can participate in conversations on familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences. I can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions. I can usually say what I want to say about myself and my everyday life.IM.IC

    1. 1

      I can start, maintain, and end a conversation on a variety of familiar topics.IM.IC.1

      1. a

        I can start a conversation.IM.IC.1.a

      2. b

        I can ask for information, details, and explanations during a conversation.IM.IC.1.b

      3. c

        I can bring a conversation to a close.IM.IC.1.c

      4. d

        I can interview someone for a project or a publication.IM.IC.1.d

    2. 2

      I can talk about my daily activities and personal preferences.IM.IC.2

      1. a

        I can talk about my daily routine.IM.IC.2.a

      2. b

        I can talk about my interests and hobbies.IM.IC.2.b

      3. c

        I can give reasons for my preferences.IM.IC.2.c

      4. d

        I can give some information about activities I did.IM.IC.2.d

      5. e

        I can give some information about something I plan to do.IM.IC.2.e

      6. f

        I can talk about my favorite music, movies, and sports.IM.IC.2.f

    3. 3

      I can use my language to handle tasks related to my personal needs.IM.IC.3

      1. a

        I can request services, such as phone, computer, or car.IM.IC.3.a

      2. b

        I can schedule an appointment.IM.IC.3.b

      3. c

        I can make reservations.IM.IC.3.c

    4. 4

      I can exchange information about subjects of special interest to me.IM.IC.4

      1. a

        I can talk about artists from other countries.IM.IC.4.a

      2. b

        I can talk about historical events.IM.IC.4.b

      3. c

        I can talk about a mathematics, technology, or science project.IM.IC.4.c

Presentational Speaking

  • PS.

    I can make presentations on a wide variety of familiar topics using connected sentences.IM.PS

    1. 1

      I can make a presentation about my personal and social experiences.IM.PS.1

      1. a

        I can describe a childhood or past experience.IM.PS.1.a

      2. b

        I can report on a social event that I attended.IM.PS.1.b

      3. c

        I can make a presentation on something new I learned.IM.PS.1.c

      4. d

        I can make a presentation about my plans for the future.IM.PS.1.d

    2. 2

      I can make a presentation on something I have learned or researched.IM.PS.2

      1. a

        I can give a short presentation on a current event.IM.PS.2.a

      2. b

        I can present about a topic from an academic subject, such as science, math, art, etc.IM.PS.2.b

      3. c

        I can describe how to plan and carry out an event, such as a party or family reunion.IM.PS.2.c

      4. d

        I can give a short presentation on a famous person, landmark, or cultural event.IM.PS.2.d

    3. 3

      I can make a presentation about common interests and issues and state my viewpoint.IM.PS.3

      1. a

        I can give a presentation about a favorite movie or song and tell why I like it.IM.PS.3.a

      2. b

        I can give a presentation about a famous person or historical figure and tell why he/she is important.IM.PS.3.b

      3. c

        I can share my reactions about a current event and explain why the event is in the news.IM.PS.3.c

Presentational Writing

  • PW.

    I can write on a wide variety of familiar topics using connected sentences.IM.PW

    1. 1

      I can write messages and announcements.IM.PW.1

      1. a

        I can write a message to explain or clarify something.IM.PW.1.a

      2. b

        I can write about common events and daily routines.IM.PW.1.b

      3. c

        I can write an autobiographical statement for a contest, study abroad or other special program, or job application.IM.PW.1.c

      4. d

        I can write an invitation or flyer about an event I am planning.IM.PW.1.d

    2. 2

      I can write short reports about something I have learned or researched.IM.PW.2

      1. a

        I can write a short article on a current event.IM.PW.2.a

      2. b

        I can write about an academic subject, such as science, math, art, etc.IM.PW.2.b

      3. c

        I can write the minutes or a summary from a club or other meeting.IM.PW.2.c

    3. 3

      I can compose communications for public distribution.IM.PW.3

      1. a

        I can create a flyer for an upcoming event at my school or at work.IM.PW.3.a

      2. b

        I can write a review of a movie, book, play, exhibit, etc.IM.PW.3.b

      3. c

        I can post an entry to a blog or a discussion forum.IM.PW.3.c

      4. d

        I can compose a simple letter, response, or article for a publication.IM.PW.3.d

      5. e

        I can contribute to a school or work publication.IM.PW.3.e

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
World Languages (2014-)

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