Teacher:

Mr. Ed Sammons

Spanish Class Summary

The Ninth Grade Spanish program uses language arts skills learned in previous grades to introduce grammatical and cultural concepts, ideas, strategies and skills for learning foreign languages in general and Spanish in particular. Students develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in an increasingly challenging continuum. In addition, students are introduced to the sociolinguistic contexts of the Spanish language, as these contexts are encountered in Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. Communicative strategies are employed throughout the course to enable students to negotiate meaning in real life situations.

Text:
Prentice Hall Juntos, Uno (First Level) and ancillary workbook

Supplemental Materials:
Authentic magazine articles and videos reinforce concepts and skills, as well as cultural awareness.

Methods:
Students are introduced to Spanish language structures, vocabulary, pronunciation and culture through a variety of oral and written exercises. A balance between communicative methods and traditional grammar-translation methodologies are used throughout the Ninth-grade Spanish sequence. Students keep a language portfolio of their written work, including language structures (vocabulary, verb conjugations, useful phrases) and culture (biographies of historic figures and contemporary celebrities from the Hispanic world). Cultural celebrations are a part of the Ninth Grade curriculum.