World Language Learning Standards:

The level 4 course is a language intensive college level course.  This course is also considered an Honors class and thus it is weighted as such.  As a college level course, all topics listed under Checkpoint C of the NYS Foreign Language Objectives will be covered in preparation for the AP exam after the completion of Spanish 5.  The AP Spanish Language exam is a very demanding exam.  Success in the AP requires an intensive two-year preparation.  The structures covered in level 3 will be quickly reviewed and new structures will be introduced and explained in detail.  Vocabulary will play an extremely important part throughout the entire course.  The course will center around themes included in the AP Program. We will also read stories and internet articles in Spanish to enhance our vocabulary and usage of the language in written form.

Spanish will be used in class at all times during class and outside of class.  I fully expect that your participation will likewise be in Spanish. Always!! Don’t expect to be perfect.  It’s OK to make mistakes-just try to say what you need to say in Spanish.  Communication is our primary goal, not perfection.  Have faith in yourself; you know more than you realize.  Take a moment to think about what you want to say, then say it in Spanish.  Your active participation in all class activities will help you to have a successful, and hopefully, enjoyable experience and it is very important in preparation for success on the final exam.