Aprende Foreign
Language Program
More than just one
language
Sixth Grade Program
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Understanding origins of communication
Introduction to Languages and basic Linguistic theory
Language Families and relationships
Graduation Toga Party at end of Linguistic component
Intro to Languages
Latin & Greek
Roots
French
German
Sixth Grade Program
Spanish Component
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Geograpy of Spanish-speaking countries
Spanish/English cognates
Numbers
Calendar elements & weather
Classroom objects & commands
The body and descriptive adjectives
Sports
Pastimes (intro to Spanish action verbs)
Home (members of the family, animals, rooms & things in a house)
Community (places around town and shopping)
Foods (customs of Spanish speaking families)
Graduation Fiesta
Portfolios
• Assessment by portfolio.
• Students will choose portfolio
submissions & will do self assessment
• Teacher will conference with student
to review & assess work products.
• Quizzipoos will also count per topic
Seventh Grade Spanish
Program
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“Ven Conmigo” series – “Adelante”
Basics of Spanish pronunciation
Thematic vocabulary
Introduction to Spanish grammatical
system
• Structured instruction & assessment
7th Grade Vocabulary Themes
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School and schedules
Past times
Family and animals (pets)
Actions and sports
Household chores
Weather, seasons
All related grammar items
7th Grade Assessment
Items
• Composition of sentences in Spanish
applying the correct grammar rules.
• Reading basic Spanish sentences and
understanding them.
• Listening to Spanish speakers and
understanding them.
• Speaking basic Spanish phrases with the
correct accent
7th Grade Program
Expectations
• First year of a two year program of study
• Homework for every session
• Subject is treated and conducted as a
core curriculum class
• Preparation for TUHSD Exam
• A-lab sessions available for extra help
8th Grade Spanish
Eighth Grade Spanish
Program
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Continuation of seventh grade study
More in-depth grammar
Structured writing and translations
Speaking activities & assessments
Listening comprehension activities
TUHSD test for HS credit
8th Grade Projects
• Painting and building cultural items
• Composition of Spanish essays
(High School Requirement)
• Group translations of short stories
(High School Requirement)
• Oral role-playing projects (Speaking
& Listening High School Requirement)
8th Grade Program
Expectations
• Homework for every session
• Lots of grammar instruction
• Dedicated time for review and
practice
• TUHSD preparation mid-way into
second semester
Señorita Bowens
Information
• Graduate of Montclair State University in
N.J. B.A.-Spanish & Ling
• Mass. Institute of Technology
• Teacher of Middle/High School Spanish,
French, Latin, German, English & ESL
• Middle school teacher for 20 years
• Email: jbowens@kyrene.org (ext.2210)
Important classroom
policies for Spanish class
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Late homework – 2 day rule
Test & quizzes
Tardy
Discipline-time out table/room
Calls home – please don’t put me in a
position to or expect me to tattle!