World Language
Curriculum
Course Title: World Language (9th – 12th)
Department: World Language
Units of Study:
Reading
o Non-fiction
o Novels
o Short Stories
o Poetry
o Drama
o Genre Study-International Literature
o Self-selection to meet interest and readiness levels within units of study
· Writing
o College Essays
o Response to literature and informational texts
o Research-based
o Narrative/Informative/Argumentative
o Creative
o Poetry
o Drama
Curriculum-Based Assessments: Teacher made assessments, oral reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Standardized Assessments: N/A
Description of Course: The Neshaminy School District World Language Department offers French and Spanish courses for grades 8-12 that allow students to study a language for several years within varying levels. Students taking these courses will be developing proficiency skills that include reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the targeted language. In addition, students will learn how people live in other parts of the world, how other people work, play, raise families, and run governments.
Students who do not take a Reading course during the 8th grade will be able to choose either French 1 or Spanish 1. Students who take Reading course during 8th grade will be able to choose either French 1 or Spanish 1 for 9th grade.
Course descriptions refer to both French and Spanish.
French 2/Spanish 2
This course continues the development of language skills and cultural awareness in order to communicate effectively. Students continue to develop their proficiency in the language. By the end of the course, students should be able to reach a Novice- mid or Novice- High proficiency.