Spanish 4

Course Overview

This course will help students improve communication skills to an intermediate mid to intermediate high proficiency level in the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing according to TEKS. The goal is to address three modes of communication: interpersonal (two-way), interpretive (one-way like reading/listening) and presentational (present concepts and ideas to an audience). The goal is to be able to understand and communicate about everyday topics for teenagers and young professional adults framed within the culture and idiosyncrasy of the Spanish-speaking world. Class participation in the target language is essential in order to improve proficiency. This course will include exams, quizzes (spoken and written), homework (spoken and written – a minimum of 10 minutes each night) and special projects (spoken and written). Students will read, discuss, present, and write about current events, music, short stories, fables, legends, poems, literary excerpts, short videos, and their interests and experiences.

Google Classroom

Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.

Calendar

Students will have access to the class calendar through Google Classroom. To get to the calendar:

On the Google Classroom click Classwork at the top.
Near the top of the page, click Google Calendar.
The calendar should appear in a separate tab! Make sure your Spanish class's calendar is visible by checking the appropriate box on the left.

Required Class Materials

Textbook – ¡Avancemos! Level 4. Holt McDougal, 2010. (Digital book)
Charged school-issued iPad
Your preferred writing utensil (other than a red pen)
Earbuds (bring to class everyday)

Additional Resources

If you're looking for a Spanish-English dictionary, try...

If you're looking for grammar explanations or practice, try...

Need listening practice? Try these:

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