The mission of the World Language Department is to give students the opportunity to develop proficiency in a world language and to equip them to live in a global society. The goal of teaching World Languages at the middle school level is to make learning a new language as enjoyable an experience as possible so that the students are motivated to continue the study of the same language in high school. All courses of study are structured to meet the individual learning styles of the student through a wide variety of reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks and activities. The target language is used as much as possible in the classroom activities to provide the knowledge and skills for practical application. The students are encouraged to use the target language daily in authentic situations. These courses are aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in World Languages as well as Technology and 21st Century Life and Career Skills.
WORLD LANGUAGE 6: The grade 6 World Language program is offered in a quarter course format in both French and Spanish. The course focuses on awareness and appreciation of other cultures including similarities and differences. It also fosters communicative skills in the target language through thematically centered activities and authentic context. Units of study include: Self, School, Calendar, Numbers, Time, Classroom Objects, Weather, Body Parts, and Our World. Interdisciplinary lessons are essential to the program as it is vital for students to make connections with other disciplines. The implementation of 21st Century Career and Life Skills is a crucial component for delivering instruction as life skill standards are aligned to meet the standards of the World Language course of study. In addition, students will be introduced to Readers in Spanish. Current technology to deliver instruction includes Google Apps for Education in addition to other online media sources. Students have the option of selecting French or Spanish the following year. Students must understand that the language they choose for 7th grade is a two year commitment.
WORLD LANGUAGE 7: The grade 7 World Language Program is offered in both French and Spanish. Students begin to communicate simply and become accustomed to hearing, understanding and responding to simple sentences. The textbook series provides audio and video supplemental materials. Students utilize the computer labs, laptops and Chromebooks to access the Internet and to utilize technology as appropriate to deliver the curriculum. This course initiates the sequence of instruction which continues through high school. Units of study in the languages include: Friends, Family, Home, School, Sports, Shopping, Food and Celebrations. This is a full year course. Students will take the language of their choice for both 7th & 8th grades.
WORLD LANGUAGE 8: The eighth grade world language program is a continuation of the Level 1 program in French or Spanish, with further emphasis on communication and culture. Oral proficiency skills, as well as reading, writing, and listening skills, are emphasized and implemented in preparation for continued study of world languages. In addition to content based knowledge, interdisciplinary lessons are integrated into the program to enhance skills, knowledge, and expertise for 21st Century learning. Current technology is an essential part of the program and is regularly incorporated in the delivery of instruction through the use of Chromebooks, which provides the students with easy access to a wide variety of cultural, meaningful and relevant information found on the Internet. Units of study include: Leisure Activities, Likes and Dislikes, Self-Descriptions Restaurant Experience, House Description, Family Traditions and Celebrations, Shopping and Vacations. Students are accepted into either Level 2 or 2 Honors of World Language in grade 9 based upon performance. This course is offered as a full year course. Students will take the language of their choice for both 7th & 8th grades.
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