Spanish 8th 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

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

Multiple Forms of Assessment

• listening activities
• oral skits
• reading comprehension
• composition writing
• poetry writing
• 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

The grade is based on an average of quizzes, tests, writing assignments, reading, oral presentations, homework, projects, and classroom participation.