In this WebQuest, the following Pennsylvania and National Foreign Language
standards are addressed:
PENNSYLVANIA STANDARDS FOR READING, WRITING, SPEAKING AND LISTENING
1.1.8 Learning to Read Independently
1.2.8 Reading Critically in All Content Areas
1.4.8 Types of Writing
1.5.8 Quality of Writing
1.6.8 Speaking and Listening
1.8.8 Research
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING
COMMUNICATION
Communicate in Languages Other Than English
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.
CULTURES
Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship
between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
Standard 2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship
between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.
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.
COMMUNITIES
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World
Standard 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school
setting.
Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using
the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
