Spanish

SPANISH I: EXPERIENCE THIS! Experience new cultures and basic ways to greet one another, talk/sign and write about your day at school, your friends, family, communities, weather and food! 

A LEVEL 

SP12 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year

This course is an introduction to Spanish with a focus on knowledge and appreciation of the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis is given to building a practical vocabulary and to learning the foundation of basic grammatical concepts. Listening, reading, writing, and speaking exercises fortify students’ basic level language skills and help them to move towards proficiency. Students produce basic oral and written projects, reports, and presentations in the target language as well as complete unit exams, a midterm exam, and a final exam. Students will learn about the people, places, communities, and practices of the target culture. The focus will be on communicating and making connections and comparisons between their native language and culture and those of the Spanish-speaking world. 

HONORS

SP11- 1 Elective Credit - Full Year 

This course is an introductory bridge from Spanish I to II.  Students who have prior Spanish experience and wish to review at a more accelerated pace, but are not fully comfortable moving on to Spanish II or II Honors should consider this course.  Students will review material learned during Spanish I as well as explore in more depth thematic topics, vocabulary and grammatical concepts.  Similarly to Spanish I, students will produce basic oral and written projects, reports, and presentations in the target language as well as complete unit exams, a midterm exam, and a final exam. Students will learn about the people, places, communities, and practices of the target culture. The focus will be on communicating and making connections and comparisons between their native language and culture and those of the Spanish-speaking world. 

________________________________________________________________________________________

SPANISH II: GROW YOUR PROFICIENCY! Grow your proficiency with your new language, being able to talk/sign, read, and write  

about the places you live, things around town, clothing, things you did in the past and things you enjoy now!

A LEVEL

SP22 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

This course continues the cultural thematic approach of Spanish I with more advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures. Understanding and communicating at a higher level of proficiency, the student can produce lengthier assignments with success in conversation, composition, and reading.  Students will develop a command of the present, preterite and present progressive tenses and of advanced grammatical structures.  Thematic units of study include movies, the environment, parties, food, school, daily routines, sports, community, and pastimes.

HONORS

SP21 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite:  Recommend A- minimum in Spanish I, Teacher Recommendation, Full coverage of Realidades I content  

This course is for all students who complete the Middle School 7th and 8th grade program or Spanish I with high grades and concept mastery. Students must have mastered all concepts and vocabulary in Realidades I, including the preterite tense.  Students who have not are responsible for the gaps in content prior to the first day of class.   Students in Spanish II Honors will communicate at a higher level of proficiency, produce lengthier assignments and work more independently in all skill areas. Students will speak, read, and write in the present, preterite, imperfect, future and all progressive and perfect tenses. The imperative will also be taught. A large amount of content is covered due to the depth of study. Students should be prepared to significantly increase their self-study, focus, risk taking, and participation. Students must be dedicated to the study of Spanish and the time commitment that it takes to actively participate in this course. Students will have daily vocabulary study, projects and frequent assessments.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPANISH III: CONNECT MORE DEEPLY! Connect all of what you learned previously with the new experiences and being able to 

understand and express what you will, would, or might do in different situations

A LEVEL

SP32 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

This course continues the cultural thematic approach of Spanish II with more advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures at a faster pace.  Understanding and communicating at a high level of proficiency, the student can produce lengthy assignments with success in conversation, composition, and reading.  Students will develop a command of the present, preterite, present progressive, imperfect, imperfect progressive, imperative, future and present subjunctive tenses and of advanced grammatical structures.  Thematic units of study include childhood, celebrations, luxuries and necessities, shopping, accidents, movies, professions, travel, food, and the environment. Language study at this level requires great effort and disciplined self-study.  Participation and commitment to the language are essential to succeed at this level.

HONORS

SP31 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Recommend A- minimum in Spanish IIH, Teacher Recommendation, Full coverage of Realidades II content 

All students are expected to have completed/mastered all of the concepts in Realidades 1 and 2 prior to entering this course.  Students who have not are responsible for the gaps in content prior to the first day of class.  This course includes practice in conversation, composition, reading and listening skills. There is a review of grammar and advanced grammar through the imperfect subjunctive. The subjunctive mood is a necessary foundation and key component to this level. Vocabulary development is through thematic units of study. The major thematic units will be travel, food, environment, relationships, art and self-reflection.  Continuous focus and growth toward high levels of written and oral proficiency is expected. Students are independently motivated to delve beyond the surface.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPANISH IV: NEW HORIZONS - DEEPER THINKING Experience some literature in your new language, hold deeper conversations, and write 

in greater detail, connecting to other things important to global citizens

A LEVEL 

SP42 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

This course includes practice in conversation, composition, reading and listening skills and heavily focuses on the fine-tuning of each of these.  Students are expected to remain in the target language throughout the class. Vocabulary understanding and usage will grow as new words are acquired.  Most grammatical concepts throughout the course are review from prior years and the emphasis will be on strengthening the foundations in the target language. In addition, each themed unit of study integrates culture through exploration of various Spanish-speaking authors and their literary works, to which students will analyze and make personal connections.  Class engagement and participation is mandatory as discussion is a central part of the course. 

HONORS

SP41 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation or B in Spanish III Honors

This course focuses in depth on the acquisition of the Spanish language and is primarily oral, building upon the work of all previous years in Spanish and further developing the skills necessary to communicate. The course evolves over the year with major emphasis on communication, rounded out by intensive grammar review. Spanish IV Honors also contains elements of the Advanced Placement preparation component. These sections of preparation will be woven into the established curriculum. The review of and preparation for the exam is done in an evolving diagnostic mode based on the specific needs of the students in the class.  Students must be dedicated to the study of Spanish and the time commitment that it takes to actively participate in this course.  This is an Honors level course and will require dedication and great effort. The AP Exam will be taken at the end of the 2 year sequence in Spanish V AP. 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPANISH V: MAKING IT REAL Going to a rigorous ending of your high school World Language career, you will express 

yourself in the target language with greater fluidity, and will grow in understanding of the 

language expressed to you. This level connects you to other areas of study, including themes of being a global citizen, contemporary life, science and technology, and life experiences

A LEVEL 

SP52 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

This course includes practice in conversation, composition, reading and listening skills.  There is a continued review of all grammar and advanced grammar.  Vocabulary development is through thematic units of study.  The major thematic units will be based on authentic themes, such as:  Fashion, Technology, Human Rights, Individuality and Personality, Personal Relationships, Our World, and Human Diversity.  Class engagement and participation is mandatory as discussion is a central part of the course.    

HONORS

SP51 – 1 Elective Credit - Full Year

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation or B in Spanish IV Honors

This course focuses in depth on the acquisition of the Spanish language, exploring a variety of genres, through practice in conversation, composition, reading and listening skills.  There is a continued review of all grammar and advanced grammar.  Vocabulary development is through thematic units of study.  The major thematic units will be based on authentic themes, such as:  Fashion, Technology, Human Rights, Individuality and Personality, Personal Relationships, Our World, and Human Diversity.  Class engagement and participation is mandatory as discussion is a central part of the course.  Additional Honors projects will be added to the curriculum to enhance student learning of Spanish V content.