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presentational skills in the classroom for both Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language)
practice and assessment. They are expected to standards. Intermediate-mid can describe with
compare and contrast cultures embedded in the strings of sentences, combine time frames, and
language program. Activities are based on authentic create with Language. They will be using
situations and have real meaning to the students. interpretive, interpersonal and presentational skills
in the classroom for both practice and assessment.
SPANISH 3 They are expected to compare and contrast cultures
embedded in the language program. Activities are
(Full year, 1 credit) based on authentic situations and have real
Prerequisite: must have completed level 2 and meaning to students. This is a precursor to the
maintained at least a “C” average. Advanced Placement class. Students will be
challenged to perform at a level commensurate to
By the end of the year, a Spanish 3 student would be the Honors level program.
expected to communicate at the intermediate-low
level according to the national ACTFL standards. AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Intermediate-low can describe with sentences, use
strings of sentences, express thoughts in a single (Full year, 1 credit)
time frame. They will be using interpretive, Prerequisite: must have completed level 4 Honors
interpersonal and presentational skills in the and maintained at least a “B-” average.
classroom for both practice and assessment. They
are expected to compare and contrast cultures This course aims specifically at preparing the
embedded in the language program. Activities are student for the national Advanced Placement
based on authentic situations and have real Spanish Language and Culture Examination focusing
meaning to students. on six themes: Beauty and Aesthetics, Families and
Communities, Global Challenges, Science and
HONORS SPANISH 4 Technology, Contemporary Life, and Personal and
Public Identities. It is intended for serious, advanced
(Full year, 1 credit) students reaching the intermediate-high level and
Prerequisite: must have completed level 3and possibly advanced-low level of proficiency according
maintained at least a “C” average. the national ACTFL (American Council on the
Teaching of Foreign Language) standards.
By the end of the year, a Spanish 4 student would be
expected to communicate at the intermediate-mid AP Exam: $94.00
level according to the national ACTFL (American
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