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Open House North Haven Middle School September 13 th 2012

Open House North Haven Middle School September 13 th 2012. World Language. Programs at NHMS. Spanish Italian French World Cultures. Benefits of Studying a World Language. it increases intellectual development it expands mental capacities

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Open House North Haven Middle School September 13 th 2012

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  1. Open HouseNorth Haven Middle SchoolSeptember 13th 2012 World Language

  2. Programs at NHMS • Spanish • Italian • French • World Cultures

  3. Benefits of Studying a World Language • it increases intellectual development • it expands mental capacities • it stretches listening ability to be able to hear clearer distinctions between sounds • it sensitizing children to language, instead of just shutting out the hearing of another language as indistinct background noise, they become careful listeners discerning whether they understand the other language • it facilitates a better understanding of their own native language • it fosters an appreciation for people of other countries and cultures

  4. Benefits of Studying a World Language • it takes away the fear of people different from themselves or any attempts at trying to communicate with them • in school testing, it has been proven that bilingual children consistently score higher than monolingual students. • they have an academic advantage at being ahead of the game with college requirements • they have improved marketability in the business world • From the list above, you can see that the benefits of learning a second language for children and young adults cover a large area from cognitive development, to social development, and even vocational development. These benefits will take them into adulthood with many advantages.

  5. National Common Core Standards for Language Learning • Reading, writing, speaking, and listening goal is communication. • Functions of communication: • Interpersonal (speaking, listening or writing, reading) • Interpretive (reading, listening, viewing) • Presentational (writing, speaking, visually representing)

  6. National Common Core Standards for Language Learning Four strands: • reading • writing • speaking • listening

  7. Levels of Language Learning • Novice • Intermediate • Advanced • Factors influence the rate of progression though levels • Begin language experience at middle school acquire an intermediate level of proficiency

  8. At Home Study Tips • Review notes from class every night • Notecards • On-line practice games • Practice speaking

  9. Powerschool • On line grades • Accessed on NHMS home page • Password needed • Look for patterns in grades • Encourage students to use

  10. Teacher Web Pages • Accessed on NHMS home page • Teachers’ list of supplies, guidelines, and expectations

  11. Questions?

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