Spanish 4
Course Objectives:
To promote a systematic review of themes, structures, vocabulary and skills in the Spanish language at or beyond the intermediate level.
To promote awareness and appreciation of cultural similarities and variation throughout the Spanish speaking world.
To develop reading skills through the study of authentic texts, both cultural and literary.
To continue the development of speaking, listening and writing skills through a variety of assignments and class discussions in Spanish. These activities are designed to encourage students to reflect upon, interpret and react to social, personal and environmental topics and current events
UNITS OF STUDY
Unit 1– All about me
What I was like vs. who I am now
Who will I be?
Personality
Preterite tense
Imperfect tense
Unit 2– Hanging out with friends
Relationships
Responsibilities
Activities
Present tense
Present progressive tense
Unit 3– Future Schools and Plans
Subjects
Campus life
Future tense
Conditional tense
Unit 4- Movie and program reviews
EXPECTATIONS
Put forth your best effort
Be proactive with your learning
Listen to directions
Speak as much ESPAÑOL as possible!
Attend class daily PREPARED with your materials
Enthusiastically contribute to class activities EVERY DAY not only by raising your hand to volunteer answers, but also actively working during group work and staying on task
RESPECT each other’s individuality, privacy, and differences
Act respectfully and appropriately during class
Find out what you missed and make it up promptly
Communicate regularly with the teacher, especially if having difficulties