Course Descriptions:

Spanish 6 -- This full-year course is designed to accommodate both students who are continuing their study of Spanish and those who are new to the language. Students complete twelve theme-based units that introduce vocabulary and basic phrases by means of reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities, games, and quizzes. Themes include sports and leisure activities, professions, the city, planning a trip, travel, banks, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and the beach. Students learn about aspects of Hispanic geography and culture as they relate to these topics.

Spanish 7 -- This full-year course accommodates both students who are continuing from 6th grade Spanish and those who are new to the language in 7th or 8th grade. It is the first part of a Spanish I course that is completed in 8th grade. The course includes introductory review material and six units based in three cultural settings: Mexico, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Students learn to communicate in a variety of situations to further develop their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Tapes and videos supplement the teacher's presentation. Student progress is assessed through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture activities, quizzes, and tests.

Spanish 8 -- This full-year course is a continuation of the 7th grade course and is the second half of Spanish I. It includes an introductory review and six units based in three cultural settings: Spain, the United States, and the South American countries of Peru, Chile, and Argentina. Students improve their communication skills by adding vocabulary, structures, and verb tenses. Students gain writing practice by using journals and producing short compositions on a theme. Student progress is assessed through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture activities, quizzes, and tests.