WORLD LANGUAGE - Spanish and French
Spanish – Level I Grades 6, 7, or 8
Program Philosophy
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Language and communication are essential for human experience.
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Language study enhances communication, cultural understanding, and critical thinking.
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Language learning benefits students in a globalized world.
World Language Program Goals:
Students will:...
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Communicate effectively in the target language
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Understand and interpret written and spoken language
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Present information and ideas clearly
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Develop cultural understanding and appreciation
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Apply language skills to other academic subjects
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Become lifelong language learners
As a result of this K-12 World Language Curriculum, students will:
1. Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
2. Understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
3. Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship among the products, practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
5. Reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the world language.
6. Acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures.
7. Demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studies and their own.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons across cultures.
9. Use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
10. Show evidence of becoming lifelong learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
Spanish
Grade 5
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Level I Spanish continues
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Meets every other day
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Active class participation
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Homework and online activities to master vocabulary and grammar
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Assessed through formal and informal oral, written, and listening assessments
Grade 6
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Level I Spanish continues
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Meets every other day
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Required materials: computer, pencil, folder wit
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h handouts
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Active class participation
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Homework and online activities to master vocabulary and grammar
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Assessed through formal and informal oral, written, and listening assessments
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End-of-year placement recommendation: Spanish I, Spanish II, or French I
Grades 7-8
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Daily classes
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Active class participation, including listening, writing, and speaking activities
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Assessed through formal and informal oral, written, and listening assessments
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Placement for Grade 9:
French
Grades 7-8
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French I: Introduction to French language and Francophone culture
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Daily classes
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Focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing
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Emphasis on meaningful oral communication
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Placement for Grade 9: French II (if successful completion of Grades 7 and 8)
Native Heritage
Grades 7-8
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For native or heritage Spanish speakers
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Two-year course: Grades 7 and 8
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Recommended continuation in Grade 9 at The Morgan School
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Focus on Latin and Hispanic cultures, Spanish grammar, reading, writing, and oral co
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mmunication
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Goal: Preserve and strengthen language skills, foster bilingualism and biculturalism
Program Philosophy
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Language and communication are essential for human experience.
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Language study enhances communication, cultural understanding, and critical thinking.
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Language learning benefits students in a globalized world.
