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Welcome to IB Spanish!
Welcome to IB Spanish!
¡Bienvenidos a nuestra página de IB Spanish!
Welcome to your one-stop shop for all things IB Spanish! This page, along with our Google Classroom, will be your go-to resource for class materials, assignments, and updates throughout the year.
Whether you're looking for handouts, practice exercises, or project guidelines, you'll find everything you need right here. We'll keep this page updated with the latest and greatest, so be sure to check back often.
As we embark on this exciting journey into the world of Spanish language and culture, remember that this space is all about supporting your learning and growth. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas to share. We're in this together!
So, dive in, explore, and let's make this an incredible year of Spanish learning. ¡Vamos a aprender y crecer juntos!
The aims of IB Spanish are to:
The aims of IB Spanish are to:
1. Learn about other cultures, languages, and important global issues to become a well-rounded, open-minded person.
2. Practice communicating in the language you're learning in different situations and for various reasons.
3. Read, listen to, and interact with people from different cultures to appreciate and understand their perspectives.
4. Explore how the languages and cultures you know are connected and influence each other.
5. Discover how language is important in all areas of life and learning.
6. Engage in activities that challenge your mind and help you develop critical and creative thinking skills while learning a language.
7. Build a strong foundation in the language you're learning, which can help you in future studies, work, and fun activities.
8. Have fun, be curious, and enjoy the lifelong journey of learning new languages!
Class materials
Class materials
Binder or Notebook: Any type, shared with other classes is fine, but must be organized. Alternatively, Google Docs can be used.
Pencils, Pens (Black or Blue): Only black or blue ink is acceptable.
Paper: Bring paper for note-taking and classwork, uncrumpled.
Chromebooks/Laptops: Required daily and should be charged every night.
Highlighters (Optional): Useful for emphasizing key points.
Index Cards (Optional): Helpful for studying and allowed on tests.
Required readings (HL students only):
Required readings (HL students only):
HL students are required to read at least two Spanish literary texts; the following will be read in IB Spanish:
García Lorca, Federico. "La casa de Bernarda Alba." Azulejo: An Anthology of Spanish Literature, edited by Genevieve B. Slomski, 2nd ed., Wayside Publishing, 2014, pp. 419-465.
Quiroga, Horacio. Cuentos. n.d. PDF file.
Sánchez, Erika L. Yo no soy tu perfecta hija mexicana. Translated by Graciela Romero Saldaña, Vintage Español, 2018.
Class text(s)
Class text(s)
Mackenzie, A., & Riddell, P. (2011). IB Spanish B: Course Book: Oxford IB Diploma Program. Oxford University Press.
Sarría-Santamera, A. (n.d.). Palabras bilingües: Spanish for heritage learners. Pressbooks. Retrieved from https://pressbooks.pub/palabrasbilingues/
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