WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT WL001
Exploratory Language
6
0.4 Credit
Exploratory Language is a course designed to offer sixth-grade students a taste of each modern language offering prior to making a selection for level IA in seventh grade. Students will spend one quarter in each language, familiarizing themselves with basic vocabulary, grammar and cultural identities. Students will then repeat their preferred language in the fourth quarter in preparation for seventh grade IA level. WL002
Spanish IA
7
0.6 Credit
Spanish IA is the first step in our two-year middle school program which has been designed to have students complete their first year of language study by the time they finish eighth grade. Since this is a beginner-level course, there are no prerequisites, but the goal is for the students to learn basic vocabulary and grammar, be able to construct sentences, and answer scripted questions by the end of the year. Students will begin to develop the Spanish skills of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, grammar, writing, and speaking. WL003
French IA
7
0.6 Credit
The first of a two-part French I course. Students will learn to read, write, speak and understand French at the beginner level. Elementary verb tenses are introduced alongside basic vocabulary and conversational phrases. Students are asked to use French as much as possible in class, particularly through the use of small group work and Total Physical Response exercises. WL004
German IA
7
0.6 Credit
This is the first of our two-year modern foreign language course for middle school students. First year German introduces students to learning how to speak and listen to the German language and then develops skills in reading and writing German. Students will start to master the grammatical structure of basic German as well as correct pronunciation and basic vocabulary. WL005
Spanish IB
8
0.6 Credit
Spanish IB is the second step in our two-year middle school program which has been designed to have students complete their first year of language study by the time they finish eighth grade. By the end of the year, students should be able to construct basic-to-low intermediate sentences and hold a basic conversation. Students will continue to develop the Spanish skills of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, grammar, writing, and speaking. Students will take the National Spanish Examination in the spring. Prerequisite: Spanish IA
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