Spanish 7th Grade

Course Description

This course continues the formal study of Spanish in preparation for continued Spanish study at the high school level. The course emphasizes communication and culture.

Student Expectations

• Students will express needs and wants in the target language and respond to those of others.
• Students will begin to understand and appreciate cultural diversity.
• Students will ask for and share information in the target language.
• Students will access a variety of resources in their improvement of language skills
• Students will gain insight into their own culture as they make comparisons with other cultures.
• Students will see the relevance of their Spanish studies to their own lives.

Multiple Forms of Assessment

• daily opportunities for performance assessment
• projects
• simulations
• oral presentations
• quizzes and tests

Learning Activities

• games
• projects
• partner and small group activities
• writing activities
• audio and videotaping

Integration of Technology

• videos
• digital camera activities
• webquest
• language lab experiences
• software

Standards for Assessment

An average of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities, homework, quizzes, tests, projects, oral presentations, and class participation.