LOTE

Classroom Expectations

Be polite
Be on time
Be prepared

Grading Policy:

Class Participation 15%

Homework 15%

Quizzes 30%

Tests/Projects 40%

LOTE Exploratory Program

This is a 10-week course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore the French and Spanish languages as well as their respective cultures so that they may make a more informed decision about which language they would like to start learning in 8th grade.

Students will learn:

the origin and history of languages
why it is important to be able to communicate in another language
some basic expressions and vocabulary in both French and Spanish
where in the world French and Spanish is spoken
about some cultural aspects as we travel to a few countries

Basic Linguistic Content we plan to learn in both French and Spanish:

alphabet & accents
greetings & socialization
numbers
colors
animals

French-Speaking Regions we plan to visit:

France
Canada
Haiti
Louisiana
Morocco

Spanish-Speaking Regions we plan to visit:

Spain
Mexico
Dominican Republic or Cuba
Ecuador
Argentina

Examples of cultural aspects we will explore include:

*music *art *history *science

*holidays *celebrations *festivals

*architecture *dance *products *practices

*customs *traditions *religion

Communication

Communication is key!

Living in today's global community, being able to communicate and understand someone else in another language is an essential skill to have.

Culture

Culture is such a big part of our lives, so it's really important to have an understanding of other cultures.

Learning about other cultures helps us to become more tolerant and understanding of our differences, recognize and appreciate our similarities and to help us build positive relationships with others.

Travel

A great way to learn to communicate in another language and to explore the culture of different countries is by traveling.

So, pack your bags because we are going places!