World Languages Electives
The world languages available at Cabin John Middle School are Chinese, French and Spanish. The world language courses are high school credit-bearing courses. Courses are language and level dependent.
Full Year French 1A/Full Year Spanish 1A/Full Year Chinese 1A (Grade 6 and 7)
(1st semester spread out over the whole year) (1/2 high school credit)
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in the first half of level 1 world language. Vocabulary and grammar are taught through themes so that the language can be used for meaningful communication in real-life situations. Themes studied in level 1A include: greetings, school, pastimes,
numbers, and descriptions. Cultural aspects of the language are integrated into the studies. Students who successfully complete this class may enroll in Chinese 1B, French 1B or Spanish 1B the following year.
**Please note that 8th graders may not enroll in a FY1A language course as FY1B is not offered in high school.
Why You Should take Chinese.movWhy you should take Chinese
Chinese 1 A/B**French 1 A/B Spanish 1 A/B (GRADE 6, 7, 8**)
(1 high school credit)
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in this fast-paced first year world language course. Vocabulary and grammar are taught through themes so that the language can be used for meaningful communication in real-life situations. Themes studied in level 1AB include: greetings, school, pastimes, numbers, descriptions, weather, family, home, food, and clothing. Cultural aspects of the language are integrated into the studies. No prior knowledge of the language is necessary; however, students must have exceptional study skills and be highly motivated. Students who successfully complete this class may enroll in Chinese 2, French 2, or Spanish 2 the following year.
**Please note that 8th graders attending Churchill High School may not enroll in Chinese 1AB, as Chinese 2AB is not offered at Churchill High School.
Chinese 2 AB/French 2 AB/Spanish 2 AB (GRADE 7, 8)
(1 high school credit)
Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills continue to be developed in this fast-paced second year world language course. The theme areas started in level 1 AB are expanded to include more extensive vocabulary and more advanced grammar. The prerequisite for this class is the successful completion of Chinese 1 AB / French 1 AB / Spanish 1 AB, or the approval of the world language chairperson. Students who successfully complete this class may enroll in Chinese 3, French 3, or Spanish 3 the following year.
Awareness of Language/Introduction to World Languages (Grade 6 Elective)
See Electives Rotation for description