This course is designed to help students further their degree of proficiency in the four basic skills- listening, speaking, reading and writing. A focus on spontaneity in communicating ideas to others and responding to conversation stimuli will be paramount. The grammatical foundation will be strengthened and expanded, as new verb tenses will enable them to express themselves in different times of reference. The history of Spanish speaking countries, reading selections and films will be included to enhance cultural references and parallel cultures. Language la activities will be used in order to develop oral and auditory proficiency in the target language. Group work and paired activities are highly encouraged. Oral presentations are also used throughout the course. Ancillary materials are used for further language development and independent practice.
The primary goal of this program is to have students develop linguistic proficiency at this level and cultural sensitivity. The students will broaden their communication skills while simultaneously deepening their appreciation for Hispanic cultures.
The program is structures sequentially to help build skill development. Each unit is organized to address listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture as outlined in the National Standards for World Languages. The activities in this curriculum are aligned to communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities as well.Each chapter includes assured experiences to form a firm foundation of each student as he/she builds upon these language skills, and assessments that continually monitor the student's progress.
I am continuously encouraged to use outside sources, additional technology, realia and personal experiences to enhance this curriculum and make it most relevant to the student.
Goals:
The goals of this program correspond to the World Languages National Standards identified as the five C's of Foreign Language Education.
1. Students will communicate in Spanish at an intermediate level.
2. An in-depth study of grammatical structures from Spanish 3 and 4 all be reviewed, refined and combined with an analytical look at the subjunctive mood in literary terms.
3. Students will make connections to other disciplines through the usage of geographical research, music, art, Spanish history and literature.
4. Students will use the Spanish language as a vehicle for gaining knowledge of the diverse cultures throughout the Hispanic world.
5. Students will gain a clear perspective of the Spanish culture through research projects and presentations, reading assignments, videos, guest speakers and on-line activities.
Pre-requisites: Spanish IV Honors or the recommendation of a Spanish IV student with an appropriate grade point average.
Credit: This course is a one-credit full year course at Trumbull High School.
The primary goal of this program is to have students develop linguistic proficiency at this level and cultural sensitivity. The students will broaden their communication skills while simultaneously deepening their appreciation for Hispanic cultures.
The program is structures sequentially to help build skill development. Each unit is organized to address listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture as outlined in the National Standards for World Languages. The activities in this curriculum are aligned to communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities as well.Each chapter includes assured experiences to form a firm foundation of each student as he/she builds upon these language skills, and assessments that continually monitor the student's progress.
I am continuously encouraged to use outside sources, additional technology, realia and personal experiences to enhance this curriculum and make it most relevant to the student.
Goals:
The goals of this program correspond to the World Languages National Standards identified as the five C's of Foreign Language Education.
1. Students will communicate in Spanish at an intermediate level.
2. An in-depth study of grammatical structures from Spanish 3 and 4 all be reviewed, refined and combined with an analytical look at the subjunctive mood in literary terms.
3. Students will make connections to other disciplines through the usage of geographical research, music, art, Spanish history and literature.
4. Students will use the Spanish language as a vehicle for gaining knowledge of the diverse cultures throughout the Hispanic world.
5. Students will gain a clear perspective of the Spanish culture through research projects and presentations, reading assignments, videos, guest speakers and on-line activities.
Pre-requisites: Spanish IV Honors or the recommendation of a Spanish IV student with an appropriate grade point average.
Credit: This course is a one-credit full year course at Trumbull High School.
