Spanish

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.

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 past times.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The AP Exam will be taken at the end of the 2 year sequence in Spanish V AP.

This is an Honors level course and will require dedication and great effort.

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.

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.