Spanish: Pre-K – 5th
The goals for Spanish language classes at this level are to broaden the student’s understanding of the Spanish language, enhance their awareness of the world’s diversity, give them confidence to express themselves in a new way, and prepare them for future language learning.
At each grade level students will practice and build on previously acquired knowledge. Students follow directions, sing, answer questions, listen to stories, and play using their new Spanish language skills.
Topics covered every year include:
- The Alphabet
- Numbers
- Colors
- Greetings
- The Calendar
- Hispanic Culture and Celebrations
- Hispanic People of Significance
The following topics are covered on alternating (A/B) years:
A Years:
- The Weather/Seasons
- Emotions/the Body
- Clothes
- School/the Classroom
- Animals
- Adjectives/Shapes
- Transportation
B Years:
- Family & Pets
- Food (Likes & Dislikes)
- The Home & Furniture
- Actions (verbs)
- Community & Professions
- The Environment & Geography
Spanish: 6th – 8th
This is an introduction to Spanish with a focus on building confidence in reading, pronouncing and basic travel communication skills. The objectives of the classes include the student successfully being able to do the following in a Spanish speaking location:
- Order something to eat
- Buy an item of interest
- Read signs and ask for directions from a native speaker
- Make a friend who is their peer and speaks Spanish
Class time will always include active speaking, listening and games. It is through this activity that we find that we truly own the information.
Spanish 6
While accomplishing the above goals, the student will learn proper grammar, vocabulary, Spanish idioms and conversational skills. There will be weekly homework assignments and a few coordinating projects with art class throughout the year.
Spanish 7
While accomplishing the above goals, the student will learn proper grammar, vocabulary, Spanish idioms and conversational skills. There will be homework assignments due each class period and a few coordinating projects with art class throughout the year. The student will be expected to participate actively in class as it is imperative to the learning process.
Spanish 8
While accomplishing the above goals, the student will learn proper grammar, vocabulary, Spanish idioms and conversational skills. There will be homework assignments due each class period and a few coordinating projects with art class throughout the year. The student will be expected to participate actively in class as it is imperative to the learning process. The 8th graders will be held to the highest expectation and will cover the most material over the course of the year. It is the hope that the diligent student will be well prepared for high school Spanish 1 and possibly Spanish 2.