Course offerings and important information Spanish at SPMS Course offerings and important information

Profesora Blanca Ms. Sarah White From NC Taught high school Spanish 1-5, IB, Native Speakers for 6 years Masters in Spanish Literature, Language, and Culture from UNC Charlotte National Board Certified Studied abroad in Spain, Mexico, and Costa Rica Traveled to Uruguay and Argentina Email: sarah.white@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Why Spanish? Learning a language at an earlier age makes language acquisition easier Increases awareness of English grammar by making comparisons Exposure to another language and culture Global awareness Preparation for high school with second language requirement Helps future IB and AP students

Beginning Spanish Grades 6-8 Introduction Course to Spanish Four Units: Introduction to Spanish, My Friends and I, My Schedule, and Life at School Students will be expected to study vocabulary, notes, and verbs daily There will be homework on occasion Basic Skills will include: Greetings and Introductions Asking and stating basic information about people Telling the date, time, and discussing schedules Expressing likes and dislikes Describing people Talking about favorite activities Discussing school activities Describing classes and location Expressing feelings

Intermediate Spanish Grades 7-8 Four Units: Let’s Eat, My Family and I, My Community, and Home Life Students will be expected to study vocabulary, notes, and verbs daily There will be homework on occasion Basic Skills: Describing food (asking and ordering in a restaurant) Describing family and daily routine Describing your house Making comparisons Giving dates (holidays, birthdays, etc.) Describing places and events (getting around town)

Spanish 1 High School Credit Grade 8 Requirements: Level 5 FCAT Reading and Beginning Spanish Expansion of topics covered in Beginning and Intermediate Spanish Go into more depth requiring students to increase ability in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and cultural awareness Fast paced Expectation of studying daily the vocabulary, verbs, and notes There will be homework Students should be self-motivated

Advantages to taking Spanish in Middle School Most competitive universities want students to take 3 or more consecutive years of a language in high school. Three or more years are required for IB diploma at Nease or APID program at Bartram and Creekside. MS Beginning Spanish & MS Intermediate Spanish = Spanish 1 for HS credit. After students have completed MS Beg. Spanish & MS Inter. Spanish, they can take the district final exam. If an 80% or higher is earned, students can take Spanish 2 in high school. Our recommendation is to take Spanish 1 in high school to develop a very strong foundation. The middle school courses will make Spanish 1 easier, hopefully, allowing students to earn an A for their high school transcript.