Italian - Select a Category
Sound, Orthography, and Language-Learning Foundations (Pre-A1-A1 / ACTFL Novice Low-Mid)
Italian Alphabet and Letter Names: Select the Italian letter name or spelling that matches an audio prompt, printed symbol, or familiar word. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.001 - Italian Alphabet and Letter Names standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Pure Italian Vowel Sounds: Choose the pronunciation that best represents the five core vowel letters in familiar words and short phrases. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.002 - Pure Italian Vowel Sounds standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Open and Closed E and O: Distinguish common open and closed realizations of e and o when meaning, rhyme, or dictionary guidance makes the contrast relevant. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.003 - Open and Closed E and O standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Hard and Soft C: Select the correct pronunciation or spelling of c before a, o, u, e, and i. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.004 - Hard and Soft C standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Hard and Soft G: Select the correct pronunciation or spelling of g before a, o, u, e, and i. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.005 - Hard and Soft G standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
CH and GH Spelling Patterns: Choose ch or gh when needed to preserve a hard c or g sound before e or i. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.006 - CH and GH Spelling Patterns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
SC and SCH Sound Patterns: Identify when sc represents the sound in scena and when sch preserves the sound in scherzo. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.007 - SC and SCH Sound Patterns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
GN Pronunciation and Spelling: Select the word or pronunciation that correctly represents the Italian gn sound in familiar vocabulary. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.008 - GN Pronunciation and Spelling standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
GLI Pronunciation and Spelling: Distinguish the palatal gli sound from ordinary gl sequences and choose the correct spelling in common words. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.009 - GLI Pronunciation and Spelling standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
QU, CU, and CQU Patterns: Choose among qu, cu, and cqu spellings in high-frequency words by using sound and word-family clues. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.010 - QU, CU, and CQU Patterns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Italian Z Sounds: Identify common voiced and unvoiced pronunciations of z in familiar words without treating regional variation as error. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.011 - Italian Z Sounds standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Voiced and Unvoiced S: Distinguish common voiced and unvoiced s pronunciations when interpreting familiar vocabulary and word pairs. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.012 - Voiced and Unvoiced S standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Single and Double Consonants: Select the pronunciation or spelling that preserves meaningful consonant length contrasts such as pala and palla. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.013 - Single and Double Consonants standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Syllable Division: Choose the correct syllabification of Italian words, including consonant clusters and doubled consonants. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.014 - Syllable Division standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Word Stress: Identify the stressed syllable in familiar Italian words and select the pronunciation with natural stress placement. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.015 - Word Stress standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Written Accent Marks: Choose the correct grave or acute accent in common final-stressed words and distinguish accented forms such as e and è. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.016 - Written Accent Marks standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Elision and the Apostrophe: Select correct forms such as l'amica, un'amica, and quest'anno by applying Italian elision conventions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.017 - Elision and the Apostrophe standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Capitalization Conventions: Identify correct capitalization for days, months, languages, nationalities, titles, institutions, and geographic names. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.018 - Capitalization Conventions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Italian Punctuation: Choose punctuation that correctly marks statements, questions, exclamations, quotations, lists, and direct address. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.019 - Italian Punctuation standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Sound-to-Spelling Recognition: Select the most plausible written form of a familiar word or phrase after hearing it in standard Italian. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.020 - Sound-to-Spelling Recognition standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Spelling-to-Sound Recognition: Choose the pronunciation that best matches a printed Italian word, including digraphs and doubled consonants. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.021 - Spelling-to-Sound Recognition standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Transparent Cognates: Identify likely English-Italian cognates and use spelling patterns to infer meaning without overgeneralizing. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.022 - Transparent Cognates standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
False and Partial Cognates: Select the accurate meaning of common false or partial cognates such as camera, parenti, libreria, and eventualmente. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.023 - False and Partial Cognates standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Loanwords in Italian: Choose the conventional Italian gender, plural behavior, or pronunciation of common borrowed words used in contemporary Italian. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.024 - Loanwords in Italian standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Alphabetical Order and Dictionary Skills: Determine where an Italian word appears alphabetically and select the most useful dictionary entry for its grammatical form. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.025 - Alphabetical Order and Dictionary Skills standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Common Abbreviations and Symbols: Interpret high-frequency abbreviations, honorifics, measurements, currency symbols, and public-information symbols used in Italian. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.026 - Common Abbreviations and Symbols standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Spoken Numbers and Digit Strings: Match spoken numbers to prices, addresses, dates, codes, and other digit strings in short audio prompts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.027 - Spoken Numbers and Digit Strings standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and URLs: Select the correctly transcribed phone number, email address, or web address from a short Italian audio prompt. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.028 - Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and URLs standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Standard and Regional Pronunciation Awareness: Identify the intended word across common regional accent differences while recognizing standard spelling and meaning. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.029 - Standard and Regional Pronunciation Awareness standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Connected Speech and Word Boundaries: Choose the written phrase that best matches a short stream of connected Italian speech with elision and natural linking. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.030 - Connected Speech and Word Boundaries standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR Pre-A1-A1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Novice Communication and Core Personal Language (A1 / ACTFL Novice Low-High)
Greetings by Time and Context: Select an appropriate greeting for the time of day, relationship, and level of formality. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.031 - Greetings by Time and Context standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Farewells and Leave-Taking: Choose a natural farewell or leave-taking expression for a brief social or service encounter. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.032 - Farewells and Leave-Taking standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Polite Words and Courtesy Formulae: Select the best use of per favore, grazie, prego, scusi, mi dispiace, and permesso in context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.033 - Polite Words and Courtesy Formulae standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Introducing Yourself: Choose the response that gives a name and one or two basic personal details appropriately. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.034 - Introducing Yourself standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Introducing Another Person: Select the sentence that correctly presents a friend, relative, classmate, or colleague. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.035 - Introducing Another Person standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Asking and Spelling Names: Choose the question or spelled response that accurately exchanges names and letter information. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.036 - Asking and Spelling Names standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Origin and Residence: Select the statement or question that accurately communicates where someone is from and where the person lives. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.037 - Origin and Residence standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Nationality and Identity Adjectives: Choose the nationality or identity adjective that agrees correctly with the person described. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.038 - Nationality and Identity Adjectives standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Languages Spoken and Studied: Select the sentence that accurately states which languages a person speaks, understands, or studies. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.039 - Languages Spoken and Studied standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Age and Birthday: Choose the correct question or response about age, birth date, and birthday using avere and date expressions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.040 - Age and Birthday standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Basic Personal Information: Select the best response that combines name, age, origin, residence, language, and contact information. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.041 - Basic Personal Information standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Immediate Family Members: Identify family relationships and choose the correct word for common nuclear-family roles. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.042 - Immediate Family Members standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Extended and Blended Families: Select vocabulary for grandparents, cousins, in-laws, step-relatives, and other common family structures. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.043 - Extended and Blended Families standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Classroom Objects: Identify common classroom materials and choose the noun that matches an image, definition, or short description. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.044 - Classroom Objects standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Classroom Directions: Select the action that correctly follows a common classroom command or teacher instruction. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.045 - Classroom Directions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Numbers Zero to One Hundred: Choose the numeral or written form that matches a number used in age, quantity, score, or price. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.046 - Numbers Zero to One Hundred standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Calendar Dates: Select the correct Italian expression for a date, including the first day of a month. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.047 - Calendar Dates standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Days, Months, and Seasons: Choose the correct day, month, or season from a schedule, calendar, or short description. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.048 - Days, Months, and Seasons standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Telling Time: Select the Italian time expression that matches a clock, timetable, or spoken prompt. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.049 - Telling Time standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Time-of-Day Expressions: Choose the best phrase for morning, afternoon, evening, night, noon, or midnight in context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.050 - Time-of-Day Expressions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Basic Weather: Select the weather expression that matches a symbol, forecast, photograph, or short audio statement. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.051 - Basic Weather standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Colors and Patterns: Choose the color or simple pattern adjective that correctly describes and agrees with a pictured object. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.052 - Colors and Patterns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Size, Shape, and Basic Qualities: Select the adjective that best describes an object by size, shape, age, or simple physical quality. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.053 - Size, Shape, and Basic Qualities standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Likes and Dislikes: Choose the statement or reply that appropriately expresses a basic preference with piacere or preferire. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.054 - Likes and Dislikes standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Wants and Needs: Select the response that clearly communicates a simple want or need with volere, avere bisogno di, or servire. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.055 - Wants and Needs standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Basic Ability and Knowledge: Choose potere, sapere, or conoscere to express physical possibility, learned ability, or familiarity. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.056 - Basic Ability and Knowledge standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Yes-No Questions: Select the correctly formed or contextually appropriate yes-no question and response. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.057 - Yes-No Questions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Information Questions: Choose the correct question word for person, thing, place, time, reason, manner, quantity, or choice. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.058 - Information Questions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Basic Negation: Select the sentence that correctly uses non and common negative replies in a familiar context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.059 - Basic Negation standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Requests for Help or Repetition: Choose a polite phrase to ask for help, clarification, slower speech, repetition, or meaning. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.060 - Requests for Help or Repetition standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Low-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Nouns, Articles, Adjectives, and Agreement (A1-A2 / ACTFL Novice Mid-High)
Regular Noun Gender: Select the likely gender of common nouns ending in -o, -a, and -e by using form and context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.061 - Regular Noun Gender standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Regular Noun Plurals: Choose the correct plural for common nouns ending in -o, -a, and -e. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.062 - Regular Noun Plurals standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Irregular Noun Plurals: Select correct high-frequency irregular plurals such as uomini, uova, braccia, dita, and paia. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.063 - Irregular Noun Plurals standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Nouns Ending in -ista and -e: Determine gender and agreement for nouns whose form can refer to people of more than one gender. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.064 - Nouns Ending in -ista and -e standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Invariant and Abbreviated Nouns: Choose correct number marking for invariant nouns, clipped forms, accented nouns, and many loanwords. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.065 - Invariant and Abbreviated Nouns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Definite Articles: Select il, lo, la, l', i, gli, or le according to gender, number, and initial sound. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.066 - Definite Articles standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Indefinite Articles: Select un, uno, una, or un' according to gender and initial sound. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.067 - Indefinite Articles standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Partitive Articles: Choose an appropriate partitive article to express an unspecified amount or number. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.068 - Partitive Articles standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Article Choice by Initial Sound: Apply article patterns before vowels, s plus consonant, z, gn, ps, x, y, and ordinary consonants. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.069 - Article Choice by Initial Sound standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Basic Adjective Agreement: Select the adjective form that agrees with a noun in gender and number. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.070 - Basic Adjective Agreement standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Adjective Position: Choose a natural adjective position and recognize common changes in emphasis or meaning. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.071 - Adjective Position standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Bello, Buono, Grande, and Santo: Select contextually correct shortened or full adjective forms before different noun types. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.072 - Bello, Buono, Grande, and Santo standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Possessive Adjectives: Choose the possessive adjective that agrees with the possessed noun and matches the owner. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.073 - Possessive Adjectives standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Possessives with Family Nouns: Select when a definite article is normally omitted or retained with singular and modified family nouns. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC). IT.074 - Possessives with Family Nouns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Questo and Quello: Choose the correct demonstrative form for proximity, gender, number, and initial sound. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.075 - Questo and Quello standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Ogni, Qualche, Alcuni, and Ciascuno: Select an indefinite adjective or pronoun that matches the intended quantity and agreement pattern. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.076 - Ogni, Qualche, Alcuni, and Ciascuno standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Tutto and Other Totality Expressions: Choose the form of tutto and its article pattern to express all, every, the whole, or everything. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.077 - Tutto and Other Totality Expressions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Interrogative Adjectives and Pronouns: Select che, quale, quanto, chi, or cosa according to the information requested. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.078 - Interrogative Adjectives and Pronouns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Molto, Poco, Troppo, and Tanto: Choose whether a quantity word functions as an agreeing adjective or an invariable adverb. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.079 - Molto, Poco, Troppo, and Tanto standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Cardinal Numbers Above One Hundred: Select accurate written forms and agreement patterns for hundreds, thousands, millions, and compound numbers. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.080 - Cardinal Numbers Above One Hundred standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Ordinal Numbers: Choose the ordinal number that matches rank, floor, sequence, date convention, or historical title. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.081 - Ordinal Numbers standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Complete Noun-Phrase Agreement: Select the article-noun-adjective combination with consistent gender and number agreement. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.082 - Complete Noun-Phrase Agreement standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Comparatives with Più and Meno: Choose the comparative form that accurately expresses more or less of a quality. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.083 - Comparatives with Più and Meno standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Relative Superlatives: Select the construction that means the most or least within a stated group. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.084 - Relative Superlatives standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Absolute Superlatives: Choose an appropriate -issimo form or intensifier to express a very high degree. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.085 - Absolute Superlatives standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Irregular Comparison Forms: Distinguish migliore, peggiore, maggiore, minore, meglio, and peggio in adjective and adverb contexts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.086 - Irregular Comparison Forms standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Diminutives and Augmentatives: Infer the likely meaning or attitude conveyed by common suffixes such as -ino, -etto, -one, and -accio. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.087 - Diminutives and Augmentatives standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Person and Occupation Suffixes: Select a noun formed with common Italian suffixes for occupations, agents, residents, and specialists. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.088 - Person and Occupation Suffixes standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Articles with Geographic Names: Choose when countries, regions, rivers, mountains, cities, and islands normally take an article. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.089 - Articles with Geographic Names standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Noun-Phrase Editing: Select the revision that corrects article, gender, number, adjective, or possessive agreement in a short sentence. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.090 - Noun-Phrase Editing standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Present Tense, Modals, Reflexives, and Basic Sentence Building (A1-A2 / ACTFL Novice Mid-High)
Subject Pronouns and Subject Omission: Choose when an Italian subject pronoun is needed for contrast or clarity and when it is naturally omitted. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.091 - Subject Pronouns and Subject Omission standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Essere in the Present: Select the correct present-tense form of essere in descriptions, identity statements, and locations. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.092 - Essere in the Present standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Avere in the Present: Select the correct present-tense form of avere for possession, age, and common expressions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.093 - Avere in the Present standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Regular -ARE Verbs: Choose the correct present-tense ending for a regular -are verb in context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.094 - Regular -ARE Verbs standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Regular -ERE Verbs: Choose the correct present-tense ending for a regular -ere verb in context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.095 - Regular -ERE Verbs standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Regular -IRE Verbs: Choose the correct present-tense ending for a regular -ire verb in context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.096 - Regular -IRE Verbs standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
-ISC Verbs: Select the correct present form of common -isc verbs such as capire, finire, preferire, and pulire. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.097 - -ISC Verbs standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Andare: Choose the correct present form and idiomatic use of andare for movement, destination, and plans. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.098 - Andare standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Fare: Choose the correct present form and common expression with fare for activities, weather, and occupations. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.099 - Fare standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Stare: Select the correct form and use of stare for condition, location in fixed expressions, and progressive actions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.100 - Stare standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Dare: Choose the correct present form of dare in giving, assigning, or providing contexts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.101 - Dare standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Dire: Choose the correct present form of dire in statements, reported words, and common expressions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.102 - Dire standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Uscire: Select the correct present form of uscire for leaving, going out, or social plans. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.103 - Uscire standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Venire: Select the correct present form of venire and distinguish it from andare according to viewpoint. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.104 - Venire standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Bere: Choose the correct present form of bere in meal, health, and social contexts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.105 - Bere standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Sapere and Conoscere: Select sapere for facts or learned skills and conoscere for familiarity with people, places, or works. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.106 - Sapere and Conoscere standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Volere: Choose the correct present form of volere to express desire, preference, or a direct request. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.107 - Volere standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Potere: Choose the correct present form of potere to express ability, permission, or situational possibility. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.108 - Potere standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Dovere: Choose the correct present form of dovere to express obligation, expectation, or probability. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.109 - Dovere standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Piacere with Singular Subjects: Select the indirect object form and singular verb needed to express that one thing or activity is pleasing. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.110 - Piacere with Singular Subjects standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Piacere with Plural Subjects: Select the indirect object form and plural verb needed to express that multiple things are pleasing. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.111 - Piacere with Plural Subjects standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Reflexive Verb Forms: Choose the correct reflexive pronoun and present-tense verb form for daily routines and personal care. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.112 - Reflexive Verb Forms standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Reciprocal Actions: Select a reciprocal interpretation or form when two or more people act toward one another. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.113 - Reciprocal Actions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Present Progressive: Choose stare plus gerund when an action is in progress and distinguish it from the simple present. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.114 - Present Progressive standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
C'è and Ci Sono: Select c'è or ci sono to state that one or more people or things exist or are present. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.115 - C'è and Ci Sono standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Existence versus Possession: Distinguish c'è or ci sono from avere when expressing existence, availability, or possession. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.116 - Existence versus Possession standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Basic Italian Word Order: Select the most natural order of subject, verb, objects, complements, and emphasized elements in a simple sentence. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.117 - Basic Italian Word Order standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Adverb Placement: Choose the natural position of common adverbs of frequency, manner, time, and degree. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.118 - Adverb Placement standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Coordinating Conjunctions: Select e, ma, o, oppure, però, quindi, or infatti to express the intended logical relationship. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.119 - Coordinating Conjunctions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Present-Tense Sentence Revision: Choose the revision that corrects verb form, agreement, pronoun, word order, or negation in a present-tense sentence. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.120 - Present-Tense Sentence Revision standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice.
Everyday Vocabulary and Situational Communication (A1-A2 / ACTFL Novice High-Intermediate Low)
Rooms and Areas of a Home: Identify rooms and household areas from an image, floor plan, or short description. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.121 - Rooms and Areas of a Home standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Furniture and Appliances: Select the household item that best matches a location, function, image, or description. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.122 - Furniture and Appliances standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Daily Routine: Choose the sentence or sequence that accurately describes common morning, school, work, and evening routines. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.123 - Daily Routine standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
School Subjects and Schedules: Interpret a school timetable and select the correct subject, time, room, or teacher information. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.124 - School Subjects and Schedules standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Jobs and Workplaces: Match common occupations with workplaces, duties, schedules, and tools. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.125 - Jobs and Workplaces standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Places in a City: Identify public places, shops, services, landmarks, and neighborhoods from short contextual clues. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.126 - Places in a City standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Asking for and Giving Directions: Select the clearest route instruction using turn, continue, cross, near, across from, and cardinal-position language. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.127 - Asking for and Giving Directions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Transportation Options: Choose the most appropriate transportation term or travel option for a route, timetable, or constraint. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.128 - Transportation Options standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Stations, Airports, and Tickets: Select the phrase or information needed to buy a ticket, find a platform or gate, and understand departure details. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.129 - Stations, Airports, and Tickets standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Hotels and Lodging: Choose an appropriate question or response for reservations, check-in, amenities, room problems, and check-out. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.130 - Hotels and Lodging standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Reading Menus: Interpret headings, courses, ingredients, prices, and dietary notes on an Italian menu. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.131 - Reading Menus standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Ordering Food and Drinks: Select a polite and natural order, request, clarification, or response in a bar, cafe, or restaurant. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.132 - Ordering Food and Drinks standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Food Categories and Ingredients: Identify common foods, ingredients, flavors, and preparation methods from images or descriptions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.133 - Food Categories and Ingredients standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Grocery Quantities and Packaging: Choose the correct unit, container, quantity expression, or partitive form for a shopping request. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.134 - Grocery Quantities and Packaging standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Clothing and Accessories: Select the item, material, color, pattern, or description that matches a shopping or wardrobe context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.135 - Clothing and Accessories standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Sizes, Prices, and Payment: Choose the appropriate phrase for asking about size, trying on an item, comparing prices, or paying. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.136 - Sizes, Prices, and Payment standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Body Parts: Identify major body parts and select the correct term in health, movement, or description contexts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.137 - Body Parts standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Symptoms and Common Ailments: Choose the phrase that accurately communicates pain, fever, allergy, injury, or another common symptom. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.138 - Symptoms and Common Ailments standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
At the Pharmacy or Doctor: Select an appropriate question, instruction, or response about symptoms, medicine, dosage, and appointments. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.139 - At the Pharmacy or Doctor standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Sports and Exercise: Identify common sports, equipment, positions, scores, and exercise activities from short descriptions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.140 - Sports and Exercise standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Hobbies and Free Time: Choose the statement or question that appropriately discusses hobbies, frequency, preferences, and invitations. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.141 - Hobbies and Free Time standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Music, Film, and Books: Select language for genres, creators, opinions, recommendations, reviews, and viewing or reading habits. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.142 - Music, Film, and Books standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Technology Devices: Identify common devices, components, and functions from a description or troubleshooting situation. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.143 - Technology Devices standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Digital Communication: Choose an appropriate text, chat, post, comment, subject line, or online courtesy formula for the audience. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.144 - Digital Communication standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Chores and Responsibilities: Select the sentence that assigns, accepts, refuses, or describes a household or school responsibility. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.145 - Chores and Responsibilities standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Holidays and Celebrations: Choose the greeting, invitation, gift, food, or activity associated with a familiar celebration. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.146 - Holidays and Celebrations standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Plans and Appointments: Select the exchange that proposes, confirms, changes, or cancels a plan or appointment. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.147 - Plans and Appointments standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Emergencies and Safety: Choose the clearest request or instruction for an accident, lost item, dangerous situation, or emergency service. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.148 - Emergencies and Safety standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Signs, Notices, and Forms: Interpret common public signs, opening hours, warnings, instructions, and basic form fields. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.149 - Signs, Notices, and Forms standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A1-A2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Integrated Everyday Scenario: Choose the sequence of responses that best completes a multi-step everyday interaction while maintaining meaning and appropriate register. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.150 - Integrated Everyday Scenario standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Intermediate Low; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR A1-A2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate.
Past, Future, Conditional, and Expanding Time Frames (A2-B1 / ACTFL Intermediate Low-Mid)
Passato Prossimo with Avere: Choose the correct auxiliary and past participle for common transitive and intransitive verbs that take avere. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.151 - Passato Prossimo with Avere standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Passato Prossimo with Essere: Choose essere as the auxiliary for common movement, change-of-state, reflexive, and other designated verbs. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.152 - Passato Prossimo with Essere standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Regular Past Participles: Select the correct -ato, -uto, or -ito past participle for a regular verb. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.153 - Regular Past Participles standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Irregular Past Participles: Choose the correct high-frequency irregular participle such as fatto, detto, visto, preso, scritto, or letto. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.154 - Irregular Past Participles standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Agreement with Essere: Select the past participle ending that agrees with the subject when essere is the auxiliary. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.155 - Agreement with Essere standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Reflexive Passato Prossimo: Choose the correct reflexive pronoun, auxiliary, and agreement pattern in the past. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.156 - Reflexive Passato Prossimo standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Adverbs in Compound Tenses: Select natural placement for già , mai, ancora, appena, sempre, and other adverbs in compound tenses. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.157 - Adverbs in Compound Tenses standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Imperfetto Formation: Choose the correct imperfetto form of regular and common irregular verbs. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.158 - Imperfetto Formation standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Habitual and Background Imperfetto: Select the imperfetto for repeated past actions, ongoing states, descriptions, age, time, and weather. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.159 - Habitual and Background Imperfetto standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Passato Prossimo versus Imperfetto: Choose the tense that best distinguishes completed events from ongoing, habitual, descriptive, or background information. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.160 - Passato Prossimo versus Imperfetto standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Trapassato Prossimo: Select the form that marks an action completed before another past reference point. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.161 - Trapassato Prossimo standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Simple Future Formation: Choose the correct regular future ending and spelling adjustment for -are, -ere, and -ire verbs. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.162 - Simple Future Formation standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Irregular Future Stems: Select correct future forms based on stems such as sar-, avr-, andr-, verr-, potr-, dovr-, and far-. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.163 - Irregular Future Stems standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Future of Probability: Choose the future tense when it expresses a present guess, probability, or uncertainty. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.164 - Future of Probability standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Future Anterior: Select the future anterior to express an action completed before another future event or a conjecture about the past. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.165 - Future Anterior standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Present Conditional: Choose the present conditional form that expresses a hypothetical result, preference, advice, or softened claim. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.166 - Present Conditional standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Conditional for Courtesy: Select a polite request, offer, or inquiry using vorrei, potrebbe, sarebbe possibile, or another conditional form. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.167 - Conditional for Courtesy standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Past Conditional: Choose the past conditional to express an unrealized possibility, regret, reported future-in-the-past, or hypothetical past result. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.168 - Past Conditional standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Sequence Markers: Select prima, poi, dopo, alla fine, intanto, improvvisamente, or similar markers to clarify event order. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.169 - Sequence Markers standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Narrative Transitions: Choose a transition that connects orientation, complication, response, and outcome in a short narrative. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.170 - Narrative Transitions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR A2-B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Recent-Past Expressions: Select appena, da poco, or a natural passato prossimo expression for an action that has just occurred. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.171 - Recent-Past Expressions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Stare Per and Imminent Actions: Choose stare per plus infinitive to indicate an action that is about to happen. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.172 - Stare Per and Imminent Actions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Duration with Da: Select da plus present tense to express an action or state that began in the past and continues now. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.173 - Duration with Da standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Italian Past versus English Present Perfect: Choose the Italian tense that fits time expressions and completed-event contexts rather than translating mechanically from English. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.174 - Italian Past versus English Present Perfect standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Passato Remoto Recognition: Identify the time frame and likely meaning of common passato remoto forms in historical and literary texts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.175 - Passato Remoto Recognition standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Common Passato Remoto Forms: Select the correct passato remoto form of frequent regular and irregular verbs in a contextualized sentence. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.176 - Common Passato Remoto Forms standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Historical Present: Recognize when present tense is used to make past historical or narrative events more vivid. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.177 - Historical Present standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Temporal Clauses: Choose tense and connector combinations with quando, mentre, appena, dopo che, prima che, and finché. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.178 - Temporal Clauses standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Mixed Time-Frame Interpretation: Determine the chronological relationship among actions expressed in present, past, future, and conditional forms. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.179 - Mixed Time-Frame Interpretation standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Tense Consistency in Narration: Select the revision that preserves a coherent time frame and appropriate shifts across a short narrative. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.180 - Tense Consistency in Narration standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR A2-B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Pronouns, Prepositions, Comparison, and Complex Sentence Forms (A2-B1 / ACTFL Intermediate Low-Mid)
Direct Object Pronouns: Select lo, la, li, le, or mi, ti, ci, vi to replace a direct object accurately. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.181 - Direct Object Pronouns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Direct Pronouns and Past-Participle Agreement: Choose the past participle agreement pattern used when a preceding direct object pronoun is present. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.182 - Direct Pronouns and Past-Participle Agreement standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Indirect Object Pronouns: Select gli, le, loro, or first- and second-person forms to replace an indirect object. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.183 - Indirect Object Pronouns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Stressed Pronouns: Choose the appropriate stressed pronoun after a preposition, for contrast, or as a standalone form. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.184 - Stressed Pronouns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Combined Object Pronouns: Select the correct order and fused form for combinations such as me lo, gliela, ce ne, and ve li. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.185 - Combined Object Pronouns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Ci as a Place Pronoun: Choose ci to replace a place or a phrase introduced by a or in. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.186 - Ci as a Place Pronoun standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Idiomatic Ci: Interpret and select ci in common constructions such as pensarci, crederci, riuscirci, and volerci. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.187 - Idiomatic Ci standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Ne for Quantity: Choose ne to replace a quantity expression and retain any required number or measure. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.188 - Ne for Quantity standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Ne for Topics and Origin: Select ne to replace di plus a topic, source, origin, or partitive phrase. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.189 - Ne for Topics and Origin standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Pronouns with Infinitives: Choose whether a clitic pronoun attaches to an infinitive or precedes a conjugated modal or aspectual verb. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.190 - Pronouns with Infinitives standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Pronouns with Commands: Select correct affirmative and negative imperative placement, including fused forms and spelling changes. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.191 - Pronouns with Commands standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Core Simple Prepositions: Choose di, a, da, in, con, su, per, tra, or fra according to meaning and idiomatic usage. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.192 - Core Simple Prepositions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Articulated Prepositions: Select the correct contraction of a preposition and definite article. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.193 - Articulated Prepositions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Prepositions of Place: Choose the preposition used with cities, countries, rooms, buildings, people, origins, and destinations. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.194 - Prepositions of Place standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Prepositions of Time: Select the correct preposition for clock time, days, months, seasons, years, duration, deadlines, and frequency. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.195 - Prepositions of Time standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Verbs Followed by Prepositions: Choose the preposition required by frequent verb patterns such as pensare a, parlare di, and dipendere da. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.196 - Verbs Followed by Prepositions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Relative Pronouns Che and Cui: Select che or cui according to grammatical role and any required preposition. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.197 - Relative Pronouns Che and Cui standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Il Quale and Related Forms: Choose a form of il quale when clarity, formality, or a preposition makes it appropriate. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.198 - Il Quale and Related Forms standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Chi, Ciò Che, and Quello Che: Select the relative expression that means whoever, what, or that which in context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.199 - Chi, Ciò Che, and Quello Che standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Comparisons of Equality: Choose tanto...quanto, così...come, or an equivalent construction to express equality. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.200 - Comparisons of Equality standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Comparatives with Di and Che: Select di or che after a comparative according to the elements being compared. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.201 - Comparatives with Di and Che standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Superlatives in Context: Choose an absolute or relative superlative that matches the intended comparison and reference group. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.202 - Superlatives in Context standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Adverbs in -Mente: Form or select an adverb in -mente by applying the correct adjective base and spelling. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.203 - Adverbs in -Mente standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Irregular and High-Frequency Adverbs: Distinguish bene, male, meglio, peggio, molto, poco, troppo, and other adverbs not ending in -mente. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.204 - Irregular and High-Frequency Adverbs standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Infinitive Constructions: Choose an infinitive after modals, prepositions, perception verbs, causatives, and impersonal expressions where appropriate. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.205 - Infinitive Constructions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Gerund Functions: Select a gerund construction that expresses an action in progress, manner, means, or simultaneous circumstance. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.206 - Gerund Functions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Present Participles and Lexical Adjectives: Recognize common present-participle forms used as adjectives or nouns without overproducing them as English equivalents. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.207 - Present Participles and Lexical Adjectives standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Passive Voice with Essere: Choose the correct tense of essere and participle agreement to express a passive event or state. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.208 - Passive Voice with Essere standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Impersonal and Passive Si: Distinguish si impersonale from si passivante and select correct singular or plural agreement. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.209 - Impersonal and Passive Si standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Complex-Sentence Revision: Select the revision that corrects pronoun reference, preposition choice, relative clause structure, comparison, or passive form. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.210 - Complex-Sentence Revision standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Low-Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR A2-B1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Intermediate Communication and Connected Discourse (B1 / ACTFL Intermediate Mid-High)
Follow-Up Questions: Choose a relevant follow-up question that sustains a conversation and requests useful detail. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.211 - Follow-Up Questions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR B1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Clarifying and Rephrasing: Select a phrase that checks understanding, restates an idea, or repairs a misunderstanding politely. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.212 - Clarifying and Rephrasing standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR B1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Expressing an Opinion: Choose a clear opinion statement with an appropriate level of certainty and supporting language. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.213 - Expressing an Opinion standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR B1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Agreeing and Disagreeing: Select a response that agrees, partially agrees, or disagrees respectfully and precisely. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.214 - Agreeing and Disagreeing standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR B1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Giving Reasons and Evidence: Choose the sentence that best links a claim to a reason, example, fact, or personal experience. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.215 - Giving Reasons and Evidence standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Detailed Description of People: Select the description that coherently combines appearance, personality, behavior, relationships, and change over time. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.216 - Detailed Description of People standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Detailed Description of Places: Choose the paragraph that organizes location, atmosphere, features, comparisons, and personal reaction effectively. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.217 - Detailed Description of Places standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Narrating a Past Experience: Select the best-ordered narrative using background, completed events, transitions, and a clear outcome. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.218 - Narrating a Past Experience standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Relating Future Plans: Choose the response that clearly explains intentions, arrangements, contingencies, and expected results. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.219 - Relating Future Plans standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Comparing Options: Select the comparison that weighs similarities, differences, advantages, disadvantages, and relevant criteria. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.220 - Comparing Options standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Making a Recommendation: Choose the recommendation that fits the audience, constraints, evidence, and level of formality. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.221 - Making a Recommendation standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR B1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Giving Instructions: Select the clearest sequence of steps, commands, warnings, and conditions for completing a familiar task. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.222 - Giving Instructions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Summarizing a Short Text: Choose the summary that preserves the main idea and essential details without distortion or unnecessary examples. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.223 - Summarizing a Short Text standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Identifying Main Ideas: Select the statement that best expresses the central idea of a short written, audio, or audiovisual text. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.224 - Identifying Main Ideas standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Identifying Supporting Details: Choose the detail that directly supports a stated main idea or conclusion. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.225 - Identifying Supporting Details standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Sequencing Information: Determine the correct order of events, steps, arguments, or stages in a connected text. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.226 - Sequencing Information standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Inferring Meaning from Context: Select the most likely meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase by using morphology, syntax, and surrounding information. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.227 - Inferring Meaning from Context standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Inferring Speaker Attitude: Choose the attitude or emotion best supported by word choice, intonation, context, and interactional cues. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.228 - Inferring Speaker Attitude standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Formal Email Conventions: Select the best subject line, greeting, request, closing, and register for a formal email. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.229 - Formal Email Conventions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Informal Messages and Social Posts: Choose the most natural wording, abbreviation level, emoji use, and closing for an informal digital message. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.230 - Informal Messages and Social Posts standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Topic Sentences: Select the sentence that best introduces and controls the focus of a paragraph. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.231 - Topic Sentences standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Paragraph Cohesion: Choose the sentence order and reference words that create a unified, easy-to-follow paragraph. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.232 - Paragraph Cohesion standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Transitions for Addition and Contrast: Select a connector such as inoltre, anche, invece, tuttavia, or nonostante ciò that fits the relationship. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.233 - Transitions for Addition and Contrast standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Cause and Effect: Choose the connector or sentence pattern that accurately expresses cause, consequence, purpose, or result. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.234 - Cause and Effect standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Problem-Solution Organization: Select the outline or paragraph structure that states a problem, analyzes causes, and evaluates a solution. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.235 - Problem-Solution Organization standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Compare-Contrast Organization: Choose the organizational pattern that compares two subjects by criteria rather than listing unrelated facts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.236 - Compare-Contrast Organization standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Presentational; CEFR B1 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Interpreting Charts and Tables: Select the statement that accurately describes a trend, comparison, proportion, or exception in Italian-labeled data. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.237 - Interpreting Charts and Tables standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Integrating Text and Image: Choose the interpretation that correctly combines information from a caption, image, map, diagram, or infographic and its accompanying text. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.238 - Integrating Text and Image standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive; CEFR B1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Register in Social and Service Encounters: Select the response whose pronouns, titles, verb forms, and courtesy markers fit the relationship and setting. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.239 - Register in Social and Service Encounters standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 2.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpersonal/Intercultural; CEFR B1 Interaction/Sociolinguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Cultures; NYS WL 2; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Integrated B1 Scenario: Choose the best set of interpretations and responses across a short sequence involving reading, listening, decision-making, and social interaction. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.240 - Integrated B1 Scenario standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B1 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Intermediate.
Advanced Grammar, Register, and Stylistic Nuance (B2-C1 / ACTFL Intermediate High-Advanced Mid)
Present Subjunctive - Regular Verbs: Choose the correct present subjunctive ending after a trigger that requires or favors the mood. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.241 - Present Subjunctive - Regular Verbs standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Present Subjunctive - Irregular Verbs: Select correct forms such as sia, abbia, vada, faccia, dica, venga, possa, and voglia. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.242 - Present Subjunctive - Irregular Verbs standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Subjunctive after Emotion, Desire, and Judgment: Choose the subjunctive in dependent clauses expressing emotion, wish, command, evaluation, or doubt. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.243 - Subjunctive after Emotion, Desire, and Judgment standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Subjunctive after Impersonal Expressions: Select indicative or subjunctive after impersonal expressions according to certainty, evaluation, and register. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.244 - Subjunctive after Impersonal Expressions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Subjunctive after Conjunctions: Choose the appropriate mood after benché, affinché, prima che, senza che, purché, a meno che, and similar conjunctions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.245 - Subjunctive after Conjunctions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Indicative versus Subjunctive: Select the mood that best reflects assertion, uncertainty, subjectivity, denial, or a known fact in context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.246 - Indicative versus Subjunctive standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Past Subjunctive: Choose the past subjunctive for a completed action related to a present main clause. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.247 - Past Subjunctive standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Imperfect Subjunctive: Select the imperfect subjunctive after a past main clause or in hypothetical and polite constructions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.248 - Imperfect Subjunctive standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Pluperfect Subjunctive: Choose the pluperfect subjunctive for an action completed before another past or unreal reference point. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.249 - Pluperfect Subjunctive standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Real Conditional Sentences: Select tense combinations for likely or factual if-then relationships. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.250 - Real Conditional Sentences standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Possible Conditional Sentences: Choose imperfect subjunctive plus present conditional for a possible but uncertain present or future condition. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.251 - Possible Conditional Sentences standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Unreal Present Conditions: Select the form that describes a contrary-to-fact present situation and its imagined result. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.252 - Unreal Present Conditions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Unreal Past Conditions: Choose pluperfect subjunctive and past conditional for a contrary-to-fact past situation. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.253 - Unreal Past Conditions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Mixed Conditional Sentences: Select tense combinations when a past condition has a present result or a present condition affects a past result. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.254 - Mixed Conditional Sentences standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Sequence of Tenses: Choose subordinate-clause tense and mood according to the time relationship and main-clause reference point. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.255 - Sequence of Tenses standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Direct and Indirect Speech: Select the revision that accurately shifts pronouns, time expressions, demonstratives, and tenses in reported speech. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.256 - Direct and Indirect Speech standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Passive with Venire and Andare: Distinguish eventive venire passives and obligation-oriented andare passives from essere passives. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.257 - Passive with Venire and Andare standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Causative Fare Plus Infinitive: Choose the construction that means having or making someone do something, with correct object-pronoun roles. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.258 - Causative Fare Plus Infinitive standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Lasciare Plus Infinitive: Select the form that expresses allowing, letting, or leaving someone to perform an action. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.259 - Lasciare Plus Infinitive standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Modal Verbs in Compound Tenses: Choose auxiliary and agreement patterns for potere, dovere, and volere followed by an infinitive. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.260 - Modal Verbs in Compound Tenses standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Modal Verbs with Clitic Pronouns: Select natural pronoun placement and meaning with modal-plus-infinitive constructions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.261 - Modal Verbs with Clitic Pronouns standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Nominalization: Choose a noun-based reformulation that increases concision, abstraction, or formal tone without changing meaning. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.262 - Nominalization standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Cleft and Focus Constructions: Interpret or select è...che, è...a, and related constructions that highlight a participant, time, place, or reason. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.263 - Cleft and Focus Constructions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Dislocation and Clitic Doubling: Recognize left or right dislocation in spoken Italian and determine the referent of the repeated clitic. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.264 - Dislocation and Clitic Doubling standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Emphatic Word Order: Choose the word order that appropriately marks contrast, focus, topic, or rhetorical emphasis. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.265 - Emphatic Word Order standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Formal and Informal Register: Select vocabulary, pronouns, syntax, and courtesy strategies appropriate to institutional, professional, academic, or intimate contexts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.266 - Formal and Informal Register standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Academic Register: Choose the more precise, impersonal, cohesive, and discipline-appropriate wording for an academic paragraph. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.267 - Academic Register standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Idioms and Figurative Expressions: Infer the contextual meaning of common idioms, metaphors, proverbs, and fixed expressions rather than translating literally. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.268 - Idioms and Figurative Expressions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Collocations and Lexical Selection: Choose the verb, noun, adjective, or preposition combination that sounds conventional in standard Italian. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.269 - Collocations and Lexical Selection standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Advanced Grammatical Revision: Select the revision that best improves mood, tense sequence, pronoun reference, information structure, register, and idiomatic accuracy. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.270 - Advanced Grammatical Revision standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate High-Advanced Mid; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B2-C1 Reception/Linguistic Competence; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Interpretive Reading, Listening, Viewing, and Media Literacy (B1-C1 / ACTFL Intermediate Mid-Advanced High)
Gist in Public Announcements: Select the main purpose and essential action required by a station, airport, school, store, or emergency announcement. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.271 - Gist in Public Announcements standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Details in Conversations: Choose the accurate detail about participants, plans, preferences, problems, or outcomes in a conversation. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.272 - Details in Conversations standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Speaker Relationship: Infer the relationship, social distance, or power dynamic from forms of address, register, and context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.273 - Speaker Relationship standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Purpose and Intended Audience: Select the communicative purpose and most likely audience of a written, audio, visual, or audiovisual text. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.274 - Purpose and Intended Audience standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Tone and Attitude: Choose the tone best supported by diction, syntax, intonation, pacing, visual cues, and context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.275 - Tone and Attitude standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Implied Meaning: Select the inference that follows from indirect language, understatement, irony, presupposition, or omitted information. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.276 - Implied Meaning standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Discourse Markers in Listening: Use markers such as allora, dunque, cioè, comunque, insomma, and praticamente to track organization and stance. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.277 - Discourse Markers in Listening standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Numbers, Dates, and Quantities in Audio: Choose the correctly interpreted statistic, price, date, measurement, percentage, or comparison from authentic-speed audio. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.278 - Numbers, Dates, and Quantities in Audio standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Strategies for Authentic-Speed Listening: Select the most effective comprehension strategy based on purpose, redundancy, cognates, context, and key-word recognition. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.279 - Strategies for Authentic-Speed Listening standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Regional Varieties in Audio: Identify meaning across accent, regional vocabulary, and limited code-switching without equating variation with deficiency. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.280 - Regional Varieties in Audio standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Formal and Informal Spoken Registers: Choose the contextual interpretation of reductions, fillers, discourse particles, honorifics, and formal phrasing. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.281 - Formal and Informal Spoken Registers standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
News Report Structure: Identify headline, lead, background, source attribution, evidence, and closing in a news report. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.282 - News Report Structure standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Interview Comprehension: Select the interviewer question, interviewee position, supporting example, or shift in viewpoint that best matches the audio. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.283 - Interview Comprehension standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Podcast and Radio Main Ideas: Choose the central issue and progression of ideas in a short podcast or radio segment. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.284 - Podcast and Radio Main Ideas standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Audiovisual Cue Integration: Select the interpretation that best combines spoken language with gesture, setting, captions, graphics, and camera focus. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.285 - Audiovisual Cue Integration standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Literary-Excerpt Comprehension: Identify setting, conflict, character motivation, narrative voice, and key imagery in an accessible literary passage. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.286 - Literary-Excerpt Comprehension standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Newspaper and Magazine Main Ideas: Select the thesis or central focus of an article while distinguishing it from examples and background. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.287 - Newspaper and Magazine Main Ideas standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Evidence and Supporting Details: Choose the quotation, statistic, example, or explanation that most directly supports an interpretation. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.288 - Evidence and Supporting Details standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Vocabulary in Context: Determine the meaning, connotation, or grammatical function of a word or phrase from its textual environment. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.289 - Vocabulary in Context standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Reference Words and Cohesion: Identify what pronouns, demonstratives, substitutions, ellipses, and repeated key terms refer to across sentences. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.290 - Reference Words and Cohesion standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Text Structure: Choose whether a text is organized by chronology, description, comparison, cause-effect, problem-solution, classification, or argument. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.291 - Text Structure standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Fact, Opinion, and Interpretation: Distinguish verifiable claims from judgments, predictions, interpretations, and rhetorical framing. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.292 - Fact, Opinion, and Interpretation standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Claim and Evidence: Select the evidence that best supports or weakens a claim made in an article, speech, interview, or advertisement. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.293 - Claim and Evidence standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Bias and Perspective: Identify how selection, omission, wording, source choice, or cultural position shapes a text perspective. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.294 - Bias and Perspective standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Source Credibility: Choose the source or evidence most appropriate for a purpose by considering expertise, currency, transparency, corroboration, and potential conflict of interest. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.295 - Source Credibility standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Advertising and Persuasion: Identify audience, appeal, slogan, implied promise, visual strategy, and cultural assumption in promotional media. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.296 - Advertising and Persuasion standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Data Visualization: Select the accurate interpretation of an Italian chart, graph, map, timeline, or infographic and its limitations. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.297 - Data Visualization standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive; CEFR B1-C1 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Multimodal Synthesis: Choose the conclusion best supported by a combination of written, audio, visual, and numerical sources. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.298 - Multimodal Synthesis standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B1-C1 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Comparing Two Sources: Select the statement that accurately identifies agreement, tension, emphasis, or complementary evidence across two sources. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.299 - Comparing Two Sources standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B1-C1 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Advanced Interpretive Set: Choose answers to an integrated set that requires gist, detail, inference, vocabulary, source analysis, and cross-source synthesis. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.300 - Advanced Interpretive Set standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Intermediate Mid-Advanced High; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Intermediate/Advanced Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B1-C1 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Intermediate/Advanced.
Italian Culture, Geography, History, Society, and Interculturality (A2-C1 / ACTFL Novice High-Advanced)
Regions and Regional Capitals: Identify Italy's regions, regional capitals, and broad geographic position from maps, labels, or contextual clues. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.301 - Regions and Regional Capitals standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Major Cities and Urban Identities: Match major Italian cities with landmarks, industries, cultural associations, and regional locations. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.302 - Major Cities and Urban Identities standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Physical Geography: Interpret maps and descriptions of the Alps, Apennines, plains, coasts, islands, rivers, lakes, volcanoes, and climate zones. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.303 - Physical Geography standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
North, Center, South, and Islands: Select an accurate comparison of broad regional patterns while avoiding simplistic or deterministic stereotypes. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.304 - North, Center, South, and Islands standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Regional Identity and Stereotypes: Identify when a statement reflects evidence-based regional difference, personal perspective, stereotype, or prejudice. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.305 - Regional Identity and Stereotypes standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Standard Italian, Dialects, and Regional Languages: Choose the best explanation of standard Italian, regional Italian, dialects, minority languages, and code choice. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.306 - Standard Italian, Dialects, and Regional Languages standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
The Roman Legacy: Identify enduring Roman contributions to language, law, architecture, roads, institutions, and cultural memory. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.307 - The Roman Legacy standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
The Medieval City-States: Select the political, economic, and cultural features associated with communes, maritime republics, and regional powers. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.308 - The Medieval City-States standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
The Renaissance: Choose the explanation that links patronage, humanism, trade, art, science, and city-state competition. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.309 - The Renaissance standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
The Risorgimento and Unification: Identify major goals, figures, events, and tensions in the movement toward Italian unification. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.310 - The Risorgimento and Unification standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Fascism, War, and Resistance: Select an accurate interpretation of fascism, World War II, resistance, memory, and the transition to a republic. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.311 - Fascism, War, and Resistance standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
The Italian Republic and European Union: Identify basic features of republican government, constitutional principles, elections, and Italy's role in European integration. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.312 - The Italian Republic and European Union standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Political Institutions and Civic Life: Match institutions, offices, civic processes, and public debates with their general functions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.313 - Political Institutions and Civic Life standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
The Education System: Compare major stages, credentials, schedules, grading practices, and pathways in Italian education with another system. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.314 - The Education System standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Family Patterns and Generational Change: Select the interpretation that connects family practices with demographic, economic, regional, and generational perspectives. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.315 - Family Patterns and Generational Change standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Work, Labor, and Career: Interpret cultural perspectives on employment, apprenticeships, professions, work-life balance, mobility, and youth opportunity. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.316 - Work, Labor, and Career standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Regional Foodways: Match dishes, ingredients, agricultural products, and culinary traditions with regions and local histories. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.317 - Regional Foodways standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Meals, Bars, and Coffee Culture: Choose behavior and language that fit meal timing, courses, bar service, coffee customs, tipping, and table etiquette. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.318 - Meals, Bars, and Coffee Culture standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Festivals and Public Celebrations: Identify products, practices, and perspectives connected to national, religious, civic, and local festivals. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.319 - Festivals and Public Celebrations standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Religion and Secular Society: Select a nuanced interpretation of religious heritage, contemporary practice, secularization, and public culture. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.320 - Religion and Secular Society standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Emigration, Immigration, and Diaspora: Interpret historical and contemporary migration patterns and their effects on identity, language, communities, and memory. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.321 - Emigration, Immigration, and Diaspora standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Citizenship, Diversity, and Belonging: Choose the perspective best supported by evidence about citizenship, race, ethnicity, language, regional identity, and inclusion. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.322 - Citizenship, Diversity, and Belonging standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Fashion, Design, and Made in Italy: Connect products and industries with craftsmanship, branding, regional clusters, aesthetics, labor, and global markets. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.323 - Fashion, Design, and Made in Italy standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Economy and Major Industries: Identify broad roles of manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, services, small firms, exports, and regional economic variation. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.324 - Economy and Major Industries standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Transportation and Urban Life: Interpret practices and perspectives related to trains, public transit, scooters, cars, pedestrian centers, and urban planning. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.325 - Transportation and Urban Life standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Environment and Climate: Select evidence-based interpretations of biodiversity, energy, water, waste, natural hazards, conservation, and climate impacts in Italy. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.326 - Environment and Climate standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Health and Well-Being: Compare perspectives and practices involving healthcare, diet, exercise, aging, leisure, community, and quality of life. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.327 - Health and Well-Being standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Media and Digital Culture: Identify how television, journalism, social media, influencers, streaming, and online communities shape contemporary Italian life. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.328 - Media and Digital Culture standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Gestures and Nonverbal Communication: Choose the likely meaning and appropriateness of common gestures, eye contact, personal distance, and expressive behavior in context. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.329 - Gestures and Nonverbal Communication standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Intercultural Interpretation and Repair: Select the response that notices a cultural mismatch, avoids judgment, seeks clarification, and repairs the interaction respectfully. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.330 - Intercultural Interpretation and Repair standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Novice High-Advanced; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Intercultural; CEFR A2-C1 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Novice/Intermediate/Advanced.
Literature, Arts, AP Themes, and Advanced Academic Communication (B2-C2 / ACTFL Advanced Mid-Superior)
Dante and the Divine Comedy: Identify historical context, allegory, journey structure, terza rima, moral perspective, and selected enduring references in accessible excerpts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.331 - Dante and the Divine Comedy standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Petrarch and Boccaccio: Distinguish major themes and forms associated with the Canzoniere and Decameron and their influence on European literature. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.332 - Petrarch and Boccaccio standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Renaissance Political and Epic Writing: Interpret central ideas and genre features in contextualized selections linked to Machiavelli, Ariosto, and Renaissance humanism. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.333 - Renaissance Political and Epic Writing standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Manzoni and the Risorgimento: Connect I promessi sposi, language debates, historical fiction, and nation-building in nineteenth-century Italy. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.334 - Manzoni and the Risorgimento standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Verismo and Verga: Identify features of verismo, social setting, narrative technique, and class perspective in contextualized passages. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.335 - Verismo and Verga standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Twentieth-Century Italian Poetry: Interpret compressed language, imagery, historical context, and themes in accessible poems associated with writers such as Ungaretti and Montale. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.336 - Twentieth-Century Italian Poetry standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Pirandello and Modern Theater: Identify shifting identity, appearance versus reality, metatheater, irony, and dramatic conflict in a contextualized scene. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.337 - Pirandello and Modern Theater standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Levi, Calvino, and Postwar Writing: Compare how selected postwar texts address memory, ethics, imagination, testimony, society, or modernity. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.338 - Levi, Calvino, and Postwar Writing standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Contemporary Italian Literature: Select an interpretation supported by theme, voice, setting, social context, and literary evidence in a contemporary excerpt. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.339 - Contemporary Italian Literature standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Literary Devices: Identify metaphor, simile, symbolism, irony, allusion, repetition, sound pattern, and personification and explain their likely effect. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.340 - Literary Devices standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Narrative Perspective: Determine narrator type, focalization, reliability, distance, and how perspective shapes the reader understanding. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.341 - Narrative Perspective standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Poetic Form and Meaning: Choose the interpretation that best connects lineation, rhythm, rhyme, imagery, syntax, and tone to a poem meaning. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.342 - Poetic Form and Meaning standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Drama and Stage Directions: Interpret dialogue, subtext, stage directions, entrances, exits, setting, and performance choices in a dramatic excerpt. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.343 - Drama and Stage Directions standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Units 2-3.
Romanesque and Gothic Italy: Identify representative architectural and artistic features and connect them to religious, civic, and regional contexts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.344 - Romanesque and Gothic Italy standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Unit 3.
Renaissance Art and Architecture: Match major techniques, themes, patrons, artists, and works with their historical and cultural significance. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.345 - Renaissance Art and Architecture standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Unit 3.
Baroque Art and Performance: Identify movement, drama, illusion, ornament, patronage, and religious or political purpose in Baroque works. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.346 - Baroque Art and Performance standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Unit 3.
Modern and Contemporary Art and Design: Interpret how Italian futurism, modernism, architecture, industrial design, and contemporary practice respond to society and technology. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.347 - Modern and Contemporary Art and Design standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Unit 3.
Opera: Identify basic features of libretto, aria, recitative, voice type, staging, and the cultural importance of major Italian operatic traditions. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.348 - Opera standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Pluricultural Competence/Mediation; CA WL: Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 4, 5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Unit 3.
Popular Music and Song: Interpret theme, voice, audience, genre, cultural reference, and social context in a short song excerpt without reproducing lyrics. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.349 - Popular Music and Song standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Unit 3.
Italian Cinema and Neorealism: Identify cinematic techniques, historical context, social themes, and legacy in a film clip, still, synopsis, or review. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.350 - Italian Cinema and Neorealism standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.2, 3.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive; CEFR B2-C2 Reception; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 1; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1/SC3, Unit 3.
AP Unit 1 - Families and Communities: Choose the interpretation or response that connects family, community, relationships, and urban or rural life to Italian cultural evidence. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.351 - AP Unit 1 - Families and Communities standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3, Unit 1.
AP Unit 2 - Language and Culture: Select the analysis that connects customs, celebrations, linguistics, and Italian in the world to products, practices, and perspectives. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.352 - AP Unit 2 - Language and Culture standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3, Unit 2.
AP Unit 3 - Art and Creativity: Choose the evidence-based interpretation of architecture, artistic heritage, aesthetics, fashion, literature, or performing arts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.353 - AP Unit 3 - Art and Creativity standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3, Unit 3.
AP Unit 4 - Science and Technology: Select the analysis that connects innovation, personal technology, science in daily life, and societal impacts to Italian contexts. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.354 - AP Unit 4 - Science and Technology standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3, Unit 4.
AP Unit 5 - Contemporary Life: Choose the interpretation or response that addresses education, career, media, food, health, leisure, sport, or tourism with cultural accuracy. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.355 - AP Unit 5 - Contemporary Life standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3, Unit 5.
AP Unit 6 - Global Contexts: Select the analysis that connects global communication, the natural world, history, policy, planning, or transportation to Italian-speaking communities. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.356 - AP Unit 6 - Global Contexts standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3, Unit 6.
Argumentative Thesis and Line of Reasoning: Choose the thesis, claim sequence, counterpoint, and conclusion that form the most coherent evidence-based argument in Italian. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.357 - Argumentative Thesis and Line of Reasoning standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.3, 3.1, 4.1; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Presentational; CEFR B2-C2 Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Connections; NYS WL 3; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3.
Intercultural Comparison Reasoning: Select the comparison that uses specific evidence, avoids stereotypes, and explains how products or practices reflect differing perspectives. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.358 - Intercultural Comparison Reasoning standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3.
Research and Source Synthesis: Choose the synthesis that accurately integrates, attributes, and evaluates information from multiple Italian-language sources. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.359 - Research and Source Synthesis standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3.
C1-C2 Integrated Capstone: Select the best interpretation, response, revision, and synthesis across an advanced set of literary, informational, audio, visual, cultural, and academic sources. Aligned to ACTFL WRS; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026; CEFR; AP Italian 2026 where listed; representative state frameworks (CA WL, NYS WL, Ohio WLC) IT.360 - C1-C2 Integrated Capstone standards alignment: ACTFL WRS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2; ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024: Advanced Mid-Superior; NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do 2026: Advanced/Superior Interpretive/Interpersonal/Presentational/Intercultural; CEFR B2-C2 Reception/Interaction/Production/Mediation; CA WL: Communication, Cultures, Connections; NYS WL 1-5; Ohio WLC: Advanced/Superior; AP Italian 2026 SC1-SC3.