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Spanish Courses Offered:
Spanish I 154 Honors Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Spanish I, Honors, is for the self-motivated student who is able to work at an accelerated pace. It includes all that is covered in the Spanish I CP course plus additional units. Supplemental readings are also required. Projects exploring Hispanic countries and culture are broad in content. At the end of this course students will be able to express needs, likes and dislikes, shop in stores, order in a restaurant, and talk about themselves and their families. They will be able to write full-page letters, read short passages, and be able to understand brief conversations in Spanish. Oral and/or written homework (20-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B Spanish I 152 College Preparatory Grades 9, 10, 11,12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Spanish I introduces students to the basic language patterns and grammatical constructions of the Spanish language. Students will advance from having little or no knowledge of the language to the fundamentals of basic communication. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are equally developed. Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are learned and applied to real-life situations. An overview of Hispanic countries and communities such as Spain, Mexico, Florida, and Ecuador is presented. Assessment includes tests, quizzes, short writing assignments, skits, videos, small projects, and class participation. Oral and/or written homework (15-20 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B Spanish II 161 Honors Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Spanish II Honors is a more intensive course for the self-motivated student who has been especially successful in the two-year middle school program or the Year I course at the high school. More material is covered through additional vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures. All communicative skills are expanded, with increasing emphasis on creative oral exercises, original writing, and readings of greater length and difficulty. Cultural units include Andalucia, Mexico, Texas, the Caribbean, the Andes, and California. Thematic units include self-portraits, staying fit, shopping, the environment, and vacation planning. Oral, written, and video reports are more frequent than in the college preparatory course. Assessment includes quizzes, tests, class participation, writings, oral and video reports, and research projects. Oral and/or written homework (20-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E Spanish II 162 College Preparatory Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Spanish II is the normal sequence for students who have successfully completed the two-year middle school program or the Year I course at the high school. The course integrates and recycles Year I material while introducing new and more advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures. All communicative skills continue to be expanded with increased emphasis on more spontaneous speaking and structured writing exercises. Cultural awareness of the Spanish speaking world, including Spain, Mexico, Texas, and the Andes, their history as well as current events, is promoted by oral and written reports, skits, role-playing, and special video and/or research projects. Assessment may include quizzes, tests, class participation, oral and written reports, and student-generated videos. Oral and/or written homework (15-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E Spanish III 171 Honors Grades 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Students in this class are being prepared to go into the AP program. Reading comprehension is emphasized through a variety of short stories from the classical, Hispanic repertoire and the study of indigenous peoples. Student responses to these readings are through oral and written reports. Much of the class is conducted in Spanish. Students are expected to own a Spanish-English dictionary. Daily assignments include reading and writing in preparation for classroom discussions (30 minutes or more). This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D Spanish III 172 College Preparatory Grades 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This intermediate level course introduces more complex forms of Spanish expression while reviewing and further developing grammatical concepts covered in Spanish II. Practical vocabulary and cultural content are introduced through short stories and cultural vignettes to which students respond in oral and written form, including role-playing and short, thematic compositions. Much of the class is conducted in Spanish. All four-language skills are assessed through quizzes, tests, reports, skits, role-playing and listening-comprehension exercises. Students are expected to own a Spanish-English dictionary. Oral and/or written homework (20 minutes or more) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D Spanish IV/AP – Literature and Language 180 Advanced Placement Grade 11 Full Year 5.0 Credits Spanish IV AP is the first of a two-year cycle that prepares students at an advanced level in language and literature. This is a college level course that seeks to improve speaking and reading skills. A heavy emphasis is placed on language acquisition through literary analysis and critique. Communicative skills in Spanish are improved and refined through an intensive review of grammar and through listening comprehension exercises. Students are required to maintain a comprehensive notebook and must have a Spanish-English dictionary. Assessment is based on oral participation, quizzes, analyses, essays, presentations, skits and projects. Daily assignments may include readings, resumes, essays and grammar exercises (30- 60 minutes). A summer reading is followed by a test taken in the fall. Students must have teacher recommendation to enroll in this course. Note: Students have the option of taking this course for college credit (3 credits). Prerequisite: Refer to information and requirements on pages three and four. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 2 Spanish IV 181 Honors Grades 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Spanish IV Honors is an accelerated course for the self-motivated student. In addition to the development of competence in grammatical structure and vocabulary dealing with more complex situations, there is a more intensive emphasis on reading and writing skills through the study of stories, essays and short classical selections from major Hispanic and Spanish authors. Classroom instruction, discussions and students’ interpretive reports are in Spanish. Assessment includes tests and quizzes, short essays, written and oral reports, and class participation. Daily homework (30-40 minutes) includes reading and writing assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C Spanish IV 182 College Preparatory Grades 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This course is part of a two-year cycle which applies the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to communicate about everyday life situations. Writing is emphasized through creative essays and thematic compositions, followed by role playing or oral reports. Cultural content includes short stories, audio tapes, and films about the Hispanic world, which form the basis for comprehension exercises and interpretive oral and written responses. Classes are conducted almost totally in Spanish. Much work is done in pairs and small groups. Assessment includes tests and quizzes, oral and written reports, and class participation. Oral and/or written homework (20-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C Spanish V/AP – Literature and Language 190 Advanced Placement Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This course is the second year of the two-year AP cycle and includes the second half of the literature syllabus as well as a continuing thorough review of grammar. See the description for Spanish IV AP – Literature and Language for further details relative to expectations. Note: Students have the option of taking this course for college credit (3 credits). Prerequisite: Refer to information and requirements on page three and four. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 2 Spanish V 157 Honors Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This course is the second of the two-part syllabus begun with Spanish IV Honors. The thematic situations of this cycle are totally different from the previous cycle but continue the development of competence in grammatical structure and vocabulary. The thematic projects are based on current events and a different cycle of readings from major Hispanic and Spanish authors. All classroom work is done in Spanish. Assessment includes tests and quizzes, short essays, written and oral reports, and class participation. Daily homework (30-40 minutes) includes reading and writing assignments. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C Spanish V 192 College Preparatory Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits The second year of the two-part cycle builds on and expands the skills developed in Spanish IV. The second cycle of themes, readings, grammar review, short stories, and films is distinct from the fourth- year program, while the basic thrust of the course—enhanced communication—remains the same. Classes are conducted almost totally in Spanish. Assessment includes tests, quizzes, oral and written reports, and class participation. Oral and/or written homework (20-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C |
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