COURSE TITLE
Spanish 3
INSTRUCTORS
Dra. Claudia Larrotta; Sra. Yvette Jones
ADMINISTRATOR FOR WORLD LANGUAGES
Dr. Amanda Ruiz: amanda.ruiz@cherokee.k12.ga.us
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Dr. Claudia Larrotta: Claudia.larrotta@cherokee.k12.ga.us
SCHOOL LINKS
EHS
CCSD
COURSE PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS The Level III language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have completed a Level II course or are at a Novice-Mid level of proficiency. Students use basic language structures with accuracy and recombine learned material to express their thoughts. They are exposed to more complex features of the language, moving from concrete to some abstract concepts. An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. The integration of technology will be used as an important tool in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with the teacher, peers and native speakers. This course is taught for Spanish Level 3 according to the Georgia Performance Standard for Modern Languages Level III. Instruction and assessment will be differentiated in accordance with the American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines to meet the needs of on-level and gifted students. Students at this level will be expected to perform with some guided practice and start showing evidence of fostering independent learning. GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: SPANISH LEVEL III The course is taught according to the Georgia Performance Standards For Modern Languages lll. I. Communication Interpersonal Mode of Communication (IP) MLIII.IP1 The students exchange spoken and written information and ideas in the target language, with some originality and spontaneity, utilizing cultural references where appropriate. MLIII.IP2 The students initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language, applying familiar vocabulary and structures to new situations. Interpretive Mode of Communication (INT) MLIII.INT1 The students understand spoken and written language on newly acquired and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials. Presentational Mode of Communication (P) MLIII.P1 The students present information orally and in writing using familiar and newly- acquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns in increasingly complex sentences and strings of sentences. MLIII.P2 The students present student-created as well as culturally authentic stories, poems, and/or skits in the target language. II. Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products (CU) MLIII.CU1 The students understand and discuss perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures studied and how they are interrelated. III. Connections, Comparisons, and Communities (CCC) MLIII.CCC1 The students reinforce and broaden knowledge of connections between the target language and other subject areas including language arts, science, history, social science, mathematics, physical education, health, and/or the arts. MLIII.CCC2 The students investigate similarities and differences that exist within and among the cultures studied. MLIII.CCC3 The students strengthen knowledge of the English language through the study and analysis of increasingly complex elements of the target language. MLIII.CCC4 The students improve language skills and expand cultural understanding by accessing information beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS and RESOURCES Notebook: 3 ring binder w/paper and dividers Pencils, Erasers, Highlighter Spanish English Dictionary/app
www.vhlcentral.com www.conjuguemos.com www.quizlet.com www.studyspanish.com www.spanishdict.com www.quia.com www.spanishlearninglab.com