Course information:
In this course, students will continue to build the foundation of the Spanish language through speaking, writing, listening and reading. Through practice in and out of class, students will work towards meeting the "Novice Mid" level of proficiency as outlined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL). Working towards meeting the novice mid level means that students will have a working Spanish proficiency in the following areas:
Novice mid indicators:
- I can identify some basic facts from memorized or familiar words and phrases when they are supported by gestures or visuals in informational texts.
- I can request and provide information by asking and answering a few simple questions on very familiar and everyday topics, using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences.
- I can express basic needs related to familiar and everyday activities, using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions.
- I can express my own preferences or feelings and react to those of others, using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions.
- I can present information about myself, my interests and my activities using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases and simple sentences.
- I can express my likes and dislikes on very familiar and everyday topics of interest, using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases and simple sentences
- I can present on very familiar and everyday topics using a mixture of practiced or memorized words, phrases and simple sentences.
During this semester the students will complete 4 units based on the previous indicators. These units will be divided in chapters. The students will complete a chapter a week and will take a test at the end of each chapter.
The students will be tested in four areas: reading , writing , listening and speaking every week.
Course Content summary
Level II Unit 1: It’s My Life! I can do everything from Level I and…
- I can describe and discuss after school responsibilities in my culture and in others.
- I can describe and discuss how technology impacts free time activities in my culture and in others.
Level II Unit 2: The Future is Now! I can do everything from Level I, Level II Unit 1 and…
- I can understand, talk and write about the reasons people choose future careers
- I can explain my career interests and understand those of others.
Level II Unit 3: Taking Care of Me I can do everything from Level I, Level II Units 1-2, and…
- I can understand, talk, and write about attitudes towards personal health and well-being in my culture and in the target culture.
- I can understand, talk, and write about ailments and bodily injuries in some detail and ask for/provide medical advice
- I can understand, talk, and write about how to be healthy and offer health and wellness advice.
Level II Unit 4: Oh, The Places I Will Go! I can do everything from Level I, Level II Units 1-3, and…
- I can understand, talk, and write about planning a trip in detail.
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