COURSE OVERVIEW
FIRST DAY HANDOUT
Subject:
Spanish IBS 1 / H I
Prerequisite:
Spanish III - IV
Teacher:
Srta. Murphy
Grade:
11
Room:
2052
Aims of the course
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to develop the ability to communicate accurately and effectively in speech and
in writing with a range of context
to develop the ability to understand and respond to the language demands of
transactional and social contacts
to provide students with a sound linguistic base for further study, work and
leisure
to offer insights into the culture of the countries where the language is spoken
to provide the opportunity for enjoyment, creativity and intellectual stimulation
The IBS/H language exam consists of three grades: 30% oral proficiency, 30%
written proficiency and 40% reading proficiency. The oral grade is given by the
teacher based on the student’s progress during the whole course. The written
and reading proficiency grades are obtained via one exam given in May at the
end of the second year of the course and graded externally.
Semester 1:
Text Handling
Written production
Oral production
40%
30%
30%
Semester 2:
Text Handling
Written production
Oral production
Exams
COURSE OUTLINE:
Themes for IB II
Unidad 1 – I & D (Investigación y Desarrollo)
Unidad 2 – Traditions and Beliefs
Unidad 3 – Environment (Medio Ambiente)
Unidad 4 – Hacia un mundo global
Unidad 5 – Ethical Issues – Equal opportunity
Unidad 6 – Arts & Literature
32%
24%
24%
20%
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
SPEAKING
Group discussions
Panel and Round Table Discussions
Oral presentations
Surveys and interviews
WRITING
Note taking
Outlines
Paragraphs on short subjects
Exercises on readings
Grammar exercises
Formal essays: with and without the dictionary
READING
A wide variety of reading materials including:
Magazine articles
Newspaper articles
Textbook articles
Former exam materials
Short stories, bits of novels or poetry
Listening
Conversation on CD
Movies
TV programs
Radio programs
Interviews
RESOURCES
Texts: Facetas (available in the textbook center)
Panorama de la prensa (available in the Textbook Center)
Una vez mas, a grammar review manual for AP (available in the department)
Internet Sources:
www.elpais.es
www.cambio16.es
www.rae.es/
Audio Activity
Video films –Available in the Media Center and A.V. Department
Audio cassettes
Guest speakers
Modelo de evaluacion
Assessment: 30% speaking, 30 % writing, 40 % reading
Assessment for IBH follows the IBH grading criteria which differ slightly from IBS.
Paper II requires an essay of at least 300 words for SL and 400 for HL.
Text Handling
Materiales para los estudiantes
1 binder divided in 4 parts: notes, home works, projects, handouts marked properly.
A large note book where students will paste, letters, post cards, summaries, reports,
essays for students record and teacher records.
- Paper for binder
- An old folder to collect all documents for the portfolio
- Spanish - Spanish dictionary
Spanish IBS 1 – Panorama de la Lengua: Temas
Facetas: Conversación y redacción
Facetas: Redacción
Diccionario Básico de la Lengua.
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For High level there is a minimum of 400 words in each written assignment.
This is expected in portfolios and other essays as well.