Spanish I
Spanish I covers basic grammatical structures and vocabulary in Spanish. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills in the target language. Written work is assigned to reinforce and provide at-home practice within the language. Homework is assigned daily and quizzes are given approximately three times per week. Chapter tests generally are given every two weeks. The student is tested on his/her ability to communicate and make himself/herself understood to a Spanish speaker. Spelling does count when work is graded. Worksheets, Internet activities and videos and will be used to supplement the textbook. Notebooks are collected and graded each quarter.
Spanish I covers basic grammatical structures and vocabulary in Spanish. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills in the target language. Written work is assigned to reinforce and provide at-home practice within the language. Homework is assigned daily and quizzes are given approximately three times per week. Chapter tests generally are given every two weeks. The student is tested on his/her ability to communicate and make himself/herself understood to a Spanish speaker. Spelling does count when work is graded. Worksheets, Internet activities and videos and will be used to supplement the textbook. Notebooks are collected and graded each quarter.
Spanish II
Spanish II is a natural continuation of Spanish I with a beginning review of vocabulary and all grammatical structures that were covered in level one. Students will be expected to use Spanish as much as possible in the classroom. The main focus is conversation and written work with the use of proper Spanish grammar. Homework is assigned daily and quizzes are given approximately three times per week. Chapter tests generally are given every week and a half. The student is tested on his/her ability to communicate and make himself/herself understood to a Spanish speaker. Spelling does count when work is graded. Worksheets, videos and internet activities will be used to supplement the textbook. Notebooks are collected and graded each quarter.
Spanish II is a natural continuation of Spanish I with a beginning review of vocabulary and all grammatical structures that were covered in level one. Students will be expected to use Spanish as much as possible in the classroom. The main focus is conversation and written work with the use of proper Spanish grammar. Homework is assigned daily and quizzes are given approximately three times per week. Chapter tests generally are given every week and a half. The student is tested on his/her ability to communicate and make himself/herself understood to a Spanish speaker. Spelling does count when work is graded. Worksheets, videos and internet activities will be used to supplement the textbook. Notebooks are collected and graded each quarter.
Spanish IV
Spanish IV is the culmination of second language acquisition at ELCO High School. All major grammar points are reviewed and reinforced – with some additional information about exceptions and irregularities included throughout the year. A greater emphasis is placed on cultural information at this level than in the three preceding years. At the end of Spanish IV, students should have a good grasp of the patterns and grammatical structures of the Spanish language. Students will also have a vocabulary base of well over one thousand words from which to draw. Students are highly encouraged to speak within the target language during class. Students will read, write, speak and (perhaps) begin to think in Spanish. They will also gain a greater appreciation of Hispanic/Spanish culture.
Spanish IV is the culmination of second language acquisition at ELCO High School. All major grammar points are reviewed and reinforced – with some additional information about exceptions and irregularities included throughout the year. A greater emphasis is placed on cultural information at this level than in the three preceding years. At the end of Spanish IV, students should have a good grasp of the patterns and grammatical structures of the Spanish language. Students will also have a vocabulary base of well over one thousand words from which to draw. Students are highly encouraged to speak within the target language during class. Students will read, write, speak and (perhaps) begin to think in Spanish. They will also gain a greater appreciation of Hispanic/Spanish culture.