6048y / 6047y-H

Greek 5

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grades 9,10

Prerequisite:

Successful completion of Greek 4, teacher approval and/or placement test for those new to the program. Placement in the Honors section of this course requires: Completion of all assigned honors summer work; Teacher recommendation based on Q1 performance and grade (minimum B+ and above). Honors placement is finalized after Q1.

Course Description:

This is a language, literature and culture course for advanced students that are near-native or non- native speakers. Continuing the study of the Greek language (vocabulary, grammar and syntax, paragraph and essay writing), through a variety of texts, students will work on units which will help them enrich their vocabulary, practice what they have already learned, progress in both grammar and syntax and develop those skills necessary for written and oral communication. The focus is on all the language skills (writing, reading, speaking and listening). Concerning writing, students will be able to use the prewriting process of brainstorming ideas, drafting and revising. They will learn to understand the focus of the topic and to develop and organize their ideas, using a wide variety of vocabulary. In reading, they will be able to appreciate the text by understanding its meaning and by comparing and contrasting various issues of concern to the present day. Presentation of projects and class discussions will enhance their speaking skills and develop a solid vocabulary for listening comprehension. Selected literary texts will be studied.

Students taking this course for Honors credit will be required to complete supplemental assignments and will be assessed with an Honors-level rubric.

i²Flex (6048i):

This course is also offered as an i2Flex course. Greek 5 i2Flex is a blended learning program offered separately from the regular school day schedule. The i2Flex course is open to students who are enrolled in another Modern Language class during the regular school day, but who also wish to have instruction in Greek language, grammar and literature. Greek 5 i2Flex includes two face- to-face meetings per month. Required assessment includes at least two in-class assessments per semester (tests, quizzes etc.) and a semester exam.