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Aprende Foreign Language Program

Aprende Foreign Language Program. More than just one language. Sixth Grade Program. Understanding origins of communication Introduction to Languages and basic Linguistic theory Language Families and relationships Graduation Toga Party at end of Linguistic component.

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Aprende Foreign Language Program

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  1. Aprende Foreign Language Program More than just one language

  2. Sixth Grade Program • Understanding origins of communication • Introduction to Languages and basic Linguistic theory • Language Families and relationships • Graduation Toga Party at end of Linguistic component

  3. Sixth Grade ProgramSpanish Component • Geograpy of Spanish-speaking countries • Spanish/English cognates • Numbers • Calendar elements & weather • Classroom objects & commands • The body and descriptive adjectives • Sports • Pastimes (intro to Spanish action verbs) • Home (members of the family, animals, rooms & things in a house) • Community (places around town and shopping) • Foods (customs of Spanish speaking families) • Graduation Fiesta

  4. Portfolios • Assessment by portfolio. • Students will choose portfolio submissions & will do self assessment • Teacher will conference with student to review & assess work products. • Quizzipoos will also count per topic

  5. Seventh Grade SpanishProgram • “Ven Conmigo” series – “Adelante” • Basics of Spanish pronunciation • Thematic vocabulary • Introduction to Spanish grammatical system • Structured instruction & assessment

  6. 7th Grade Vocabulary Themes • School and schedules • Past times • Family and animals (pets) • Actions and sports • Household chores • Weather, seasons • All related grammar items

  7. 7th Grade AssessmentItems • Composition of sentences in Spanish applying the correct grammar rules. • Reading basic Spanish sentences and understanding them. • Listening to Spanish speakers and understanding them. • Speaking basic Spanish phrases with the correct accent

  8. 7th Grade Program Expectations • First year of a two year program of study • Homework for every session • Subject is treated and conducted as a core curriculum class • Preparation for TUHSD Exam • A-lab sessions available for extra help

  9. 8th Grade Spanish

  10. Eighth Grade SpanishProgram • Continuation of seventh grade study • More in-depth grammar • Structured writing and translations • Speaking activities & assessments • Listening comprehension activities • TUHSD test for HS credit

  11. 8th Grade Projects • Painting and building cultural items • Composition of Spanish essays (High School Requirement) • Group translations of short stories (High School Requirement) • Oral role-playing projects (Speaking & Listening High School Requirement)

  12. 8th Grade Program Expectations • Homework for every session • Lots of grammar instruction • Dedicated time for review and practice • TUHSD preparation mid-way into second semester

  13. Señorita Bowens Information • Graduate of Montclair State University in N.J. B.A.-Spanish & Ling • Mass. Institute of Technology • Teacher of Middle/High School Spanish, French, Latin, German, English & ESL • Middle school teacher for 20 years • Email: jbowens@kyrene.org (ext.2210)

  14. Important classroom policies for Spanish class • Late homework – 2 day rule • Test & quizzes • Tardy • Discipline-time out table/room • Calls home – please don’t put me in a position to or expect me to tattle!

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