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Spanish 1 Top of Page
As we follow the ACTFL standards, each level is a progression and continuation of the next.
Students will focus on writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills in Spanish. We will also investigate cultures where Spanish is the dominant language through a variety of mediums. By the end of this course, you will appreciate the importance of Spanish in both our local and global societies.
Students should enjoy communicating in Spanish and not be afraid to make mistakes. Students MUST come to class daily for the sole purpose of improving their Spanish skills. At this level of study, much of the learning comes from the students’ own desire and willingness to speak Spanish in and out of class. This is an academically rigorous class requiring dedication and enthusiasm.
Specifically, students will be able to:
- recognize keywords and phrases and express their own meaning in a basic way.
- create simple sentences and some strings of sentences in the present and past tenses.
- be understood by those accustomed to interacting with language learners.
- identify practices and perspectives of the different Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish 2Top of Page
Spanish 2 is a continuation of Spanish 1. As we follow the ACTFL standards, each level is a progression and continuation of the next.
Students will focus on writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills in Spanish. We will also investigate cultures where Spanish is the dominant language through a variety of mediums. By the end of this course, you will appreciate the importance of Spanish in both our local and global societies.
Students should enjoy communicating in Spanish and not be afraid to make mistakes. Students MUST be actively engaged for the sole purpose of improving their Spanish skills. This is an academically rigorous class requiring dedication and enthusiasm.
Specifically, students will be able to:
- Develop written and spoken language skills that move students towards the next level of proficiency in Spanish.
- Speak, read and write Spanish in simple everyday situations in order to develop ease and clarity of expression.
- Compare and contrast Spanish-speaking cultures and communities with their own.
Spanish 3Top of Page
This course is a continuation of Spanish 2. As we follow the ACTFL standards, each level is a progression and continuation of the next. Students will continue developing their Spanish written, spoken, and comprehension skills. Emphasis is placed on effort and participation rather than 100% accuracy. Students will come to class daily for the sole purpose of improving their Spanish skills. At this level of study, much of the learning comes from the students’ own desire and willingness to speak Spanish in and out of class. This is an academically challenging class requiring dedication and enthusiasm.
This development will occur through reading, writing, and participation in classroom discussions and activities. Students will investigate cultures where Spanish is the dominant language through a variety of mediums. By the end of the course, the student will appreciate the importance of Spanish in both local and global societies.
Specifically, students will:
- Continue to develop reading, writing, and listening skills through participation in classroom discussions and activities.
- Improve their academic language and communication in Spanish using proper language structures.
- Analyze and appreciate cultures where Spanish is the dominant language through a variety of mediums. By the end of the course, the student will appreciate the importance of Spanish in both local and global societies.
Spanish 4Top of Page
This course is a continuation of Spanish 3. Students will continue developing their written, spoken, and comprehension skills in the target language. Emphasis is placed on effort and participation rather than 100% accuracy. Students will come to class daily for the sole purpose of improving their Spanish skills. At this level of study much of the learning comes from the student’s own desire and willingness to speak Spanish in and out of class. This is an academically challenging class requiring dedication and enthusiasm. Students in Spanish 4 are independent learners, apply organizational skills and seek assistance when necessary.
This development will occur through reading, writing, and participation in classroom discussions and activities focused on literature and culture. Students will continue studies using a variety of mediums.
Specifically students will:
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continue to develop reading, writing, and listening skills through participation in classroom discussions and activities.
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improve their academic language and communication in Spanish using proper language structures.
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analyze and appreciate cultures where Spanish is the dominant language through a variety of mediums. By the end of the course, the student will appreciate the importance of Spanish in both local and global societies.
