Middle School Course Guide

EXPLORATORY FOREIGN LANGUAGES, 6th

GRADE LEVEL: 6

TX ID: 2950000

PREREQUISITE(S): None

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to explore the foundations of our foreign language program with sampling of multiple languages. Students will discover the speaking and writing interactive process in which students learn to communicate with another foreign language speaker. Listening and reading develops students’ comprehension of foreign language. Additionally, students speak and write in a presentation to focus on organization of thoughts and awareness of audience in delivering information.

SPANISH I

GRADE LEVEL: 6-8

TX ID: 3440100

PREREQUISITE(S): None

**This course is offered for High School credit**

Course Description: This course begins the basic program in the Spanish language with the introduction to the communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Vocabulary acquisition is a key element. Students will compare cultures and language, as well as make cultural community connections. This course stresses spoken communication in everyday situations but includes the visual reinforcement of reading and writing. Games, skits, videos, CD’s, and projects are used to reinforce language skills and to introduce various aspects of the culture.

SPANISH II GRADE LEVEL: 7-8 CREDIT: 1

TX ID: 3440200

PREREQUISITE(S): Spanish 1 or CBE credit upto Spanish 1

Course Description:

This course reviews all the basic structures and vocabulary learned in Spanish I and continues with additional structures and vocabulary to increase language proficiency. This course stresses spoken communication in everyday situations, but includes the visual reinforcement of reading and writing. Games, skits, videos, CD’s, and projects are used to introduce various aspects of the culture.

SPANISH III GRADE LEVEL: 7-8 CREDIT: 1

TX ID: 3440300

PREREQUISITE(S): Spanish 1-2 or CBE credit upto Spanish 2

Course Description:

This course further develops the four language skills developed through conversation, composition, and the study of poetry, short stories, novels, and plays. Critical thinking as well as communication skills are stressed in the reading and analysis of literature. Continued emphasis is given to oral proficiency, advanced level vocabulary and grammar structures, participation in class, presentations, discussion, and creative projects. This course is conducted primarily in Spanish.