Native

Spanish 1 for Native Speakers

This Level 1 course is intended for the native Spanish speaker who wants to improve mastery of

Spanish. Conversational ability is required to enter this course and students must demonstrate some

basic reading and writing knowledge through placement tests. Literacy skills in reading, writing, and

vocabulary will be developed so students become proficient enough to continue to Spanish 2 for Native

Speakers. The course will address specific needs of the group as grammatical and vocabulary gaps are

noted. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish, using authentic resources.

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Code: 1st Semester - 5291, 2nd Semester -5292 Grade Levels: 9-12

Spanish 2 for Native Speakers

This is the second course for native Spanish Speakers who would like to improve their mastery of

Spanish. The course is designed to address specific needs or areas of deficiency of the group as a

whole, although individualized instruction will also be provided where necessary. Literacy skills in

reading, writing and vocabulary continue to be developed so students become proficient enough to

continue to Spanish 3 for Native Speakers. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish using various

forms of authentic resources.

Note* It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language level 1

continue to language level 2.

Prerequisite: Spanish 1 for Native Speakers Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: 1st Semester -5301 , 2nd Semester -5302 Grade Levels: 9-12

Spanish 3 for Native Speakers

This is the third course for native Spanish speakers. While continuing to address specific needs or

deficiencies of the group as a whole, level 3 builds on previously introduced skills with emphasis on the

three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. The class is conducted

entirely in Spanish using various forms of authentic resources. Students who successfully complete this

course may take AP Spanish Language if they meet the course recommendations or Spanish 4. It is

recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language level 2 continue to

language level 3.

Note* It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language level 2

continue to language level 3.

Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or Spanish 2 for Native Speakers Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: 1st Semester -5309 , 2nd Semester -5310 Grade Levels: 9-12

AP Spanish Language & Culture

Fenton’s Advanced Placement Spanish course provides advanced study of language and culture and

increase students’ communicative proficiency levels in each of the four language skills: listening,

speaking, reading and writing. Students are expected to converse and write with grammatical accuracy

and a high degree of fluency about contemporary cultural topics from six interdisciplinary thematic

units: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities,

Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. In each thematic unit, students engage in

activities and assignments focused on interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of

communication. Students study contemporary publications, historical texts, authentic texts, and

original works of literature, and these texts are used as points of departure for classroom discussions.

Students also study music, art, and other cultural aspects of the various countries, which encourage

students to make connections between their lives and the worldwide community. Grammar is reviewed

as needed in preparation for the Advanced Placement examination and class is conducted exclusively in

the target language. As with all high school advanced placement courses, Fenton’s Advanced Placement

language course curriculum has been approved by College Board.

Note*: It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language

level 3 continue to language level 4.

Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or Spanish 3 for Native Speakers

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Code: 1st Semester-2051 , 2nd Semester-2052 Grade Levels: 11-12