What's Happening in the World Language Department
The semester is coming to a close very quickly for the World
Languages classes. Students have
the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency at this point in the year in
reading and listening comprehension, writing for presentation and
interpersonal speaking. The
students have displayed excellent growth throughout the semester in the various
skills. As we move forward into
second semester we will continue the level of proficiency expectations for all
language learners and maintain our focus on oral communication skills supported
by reading, writing and listening.
These are some specific thematic units that will be
addressed at the beginning of the third quarter:
Spanish
1A – Family
Spanish
1B – Technology
Spanish
2A – Clothing and Fashion
Spanish
2B – School issues and opinions
Spanish
for Heritage Learners (6th) – Mystery and Fantasy
Spanish
for Heritage Learners (7th) – Myths and Legends
Spanish
for Heritage Learners (8th) – Environment
January is the cultural luncheon and some of the Spanish
classes will be involved and performing at the cultural assembly. It is always entertaining and something
that the students enjoy tremendously.
In March, the eighth grade students will be taking Stamp assessment
in order to assist with appropriate placement as students move forward into
high school. These are important
and challenging assessments. We
appreciate support from home in ensuring that your eighth grade student is in
attendance during spring testing days.
We look forward to an outstanding semester in all of the
language classes and appreciate any opportunities your children have to
practice at home and to engage with the material outside of the classroom.
