SPANISH III / SPANISH III HONORS
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Prerequisite: Spanish III: Spanish II (Grade ‘C’ or better) or teacher rec; Spanish III Honors: Spanish II Honors or teacher recommendation, signed Honors Agreement
1.0 Credit: Full Year
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Fee: $15 for online curriculum access (Voces)
Spanish III courses focus on having students express increasingly complex concepts both verbally and in writing while showing some spontaneity. Comprehension goals for students may include attaining more facility and faster understanding when listening to the language spoken at normal rates, being able to paraphrase or summarize written passages, and conversing easily within limited situations. Spanish III will integrate vocabulary and language skills necessary for today’s workplace where possible.
Spanish III courses focus on having students express increasingly complex concepts both verbally and in writing while showing some spontaneity. Comprehension goals for students may include attaining more facility and faster understanding when listening to the language spoken at normal rates, being able to paraphrase or summarize written passages, and conversing easily within limited situations. The honors course prepares students for advanced course work and engages students in enrichment opportunities. Rigor is demonstrated through sophistication and acceleration in terms of thought-provoking learning activities, challenging assessments, and more complex text/materials. Diverse interests, cultures, perspectives, learning styles, and intelligences are cultivated and higher level critical and creative thinking skills such as interpretation, problem-solving, investigation, and logic are emphasized throughout the honors course.
SPANISH3_registrationvideo.mp4Spanish 3 builds on the foundation created in Spanish 1 & 2 and focuses on using a large variety of vocabulary and tenses to tell stories. Over the course of the year, we:
Describe what students were like as children
Read fairy tales from different Spanish-speaking countries and write our own fairy tale
Talk about the future and possible future professions and what students will do after Columbine
Role-play travel situations including hypothetical situations
Learning about the Spanish-speaking world through music, including giving our opinions and expressing why we like certain music.
Students are expected to speak, read, write, and understand spoken Spanish at an intermediate level. Repetition is key to learning a language, so we practice in class, play games, and participate in activities that let students build their confidence using the language. In addition to vocabulary and grammar, we learn about the customs and culture of the entire Spanish-speaking world as they relate to our topic. A focus for all levels of Spanish is current events and popular music.
Spanish 3 and Spanish 3 Honors cover the same content, but Honors students are asked to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the Spanish language. Their assessments are not necessarily longer, but teachers expect their speech and writing to be more complex. Honors students are also asked to complete an additional project each six-week grading period that builds on what students are learning in class. If your student is interested in taking AP Spanish, the honors class is a good way to prepare for that challenge.
Students in Spanish 3 Honors will have the opportunity to take the AAPPL test for the Seal of Biliteracy in April. The Seal of Biliteracy is earned by students who can demonstrate adequate interpersonal communication skills (spontaneous speaking and listening.)
If you speak Spanish at home or understand spoken Spanish, check out our new course for 2023-24, Spanish for Heritage Speakers.
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