Chapter 1 World Language Standards and Language Policies in the United States Introduction Recent History of Education in the US and the Common Core American Standards for Foreign Language Education World-Readiness Standards Can-Do Statements Core Practices 21 st Century Skills References Chapter 2 Chinese Language Education in the United States Chinese Heritage Schools Chinese Language Teaching in Public Schools STARTALK The College Board and Chinese Language Teachers Other American Programs Supporting the Study of Chinese Status of Chinese Classes in 2018 Immersion Classes in Chinese in Utah The Programs of Teacher Certification Technology Chinese and Other Disciplines References Chapter 3 Assessment in Foreign Language Classrooms External and National Assessments Seal of Biliteracy Classroom Assessments Integrated Performance Assessments Rubrics Conclusion References Chapter 4 Lesson Plans in the World Language Classroom Daily Lesson Planning A Sample Lesson Plan References Chapter 5 Curriculum for Elementary Schools in the United States Introduction First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Chapter 6 Curriculum for Secondary Schools in the United States Introduction Seventh Grade Eighth Grade Ninth Grade Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade