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SPANISH II
¿Cuál es mi experiencia diaria y cómo puedo expresarla? In Spanish II, students continue
to solidify essential language skills, build the fundamental vocabulary and structures
needed to communicate daily life experiences, and become familiar with detailed
elements of Hispanic culture. Students progress from communicating in short, basic
sentences in the present tense to having short conversations in the present tense and
being able to discuss events in
the past and the near future.
They explore units including daily
activities, school life, pastimes,
hobbies, and our communities.
They connect to various aspects of
daily life in the Spanish-speaking
world through many cultural
readings and authentic materials,
and documentaries such as El
Pelotero chronicling the daily life
of a teenager in the Dominican
Republic training to play baseball
professionally.
Prerequisite: Spanish I
SPANISH III
Prerequisite: Spanish II
Note: This course is open to students in grades 9-12, or by permission of the
department chair.
WORLD LANGUAGES
¿Te animas a viajar a través del tiempo y las culturas? Do you dare to travel through
time and across new cultures? In this course students immerse themselves in
the vibrant cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through authentic materials
and experiences such as music, recipes, videos, and 昀椀eld trips. Spanish III offers
students rich opportunities to enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills. The primary focus is on self-expression and moving from a novice to
an intermediate level of communication. Students engage in dynamic learning
experiences, including group discussions, using complex grammar, and exploring
the traditions and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries — all designed to
enhance language pro昀椀ciency. Each unit is thoughtfully structured, incorporating
assessments and capstone projects that include creating a book about their
childhood, learning and teaching the basic steps of Hispanic dances, learning to
cook authentic recipes, and interviewing native speakers from the Field School
community. Throughout the course, teachers use the target language for all class
purposes.
