SYLLABUS

Spanish III

Briar Woods High School

Frederick Reed

Telephone:703-957-4400

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The study of a language other than English provides the insights and tools that are needed to prosper in the 21st century. Interaction with people from diverse cultures is increasingly becoming a natural part of the daily routine. The ability to communicate in a common language other than English can only strengthen the cultural bond. Students are truly prepared to become world citizens when they can communicate meaningful information in other languages. Immediately they open the door to the understanding and appreciation of those who are different from them.

Teacher’s Schedule

1A Planning 5B Spanish III

2A Spanish III 6B CAMPUS

3A Spanish III 7B Spanish III

4A Spanish III 8B Planning

Textbook: Realidades 2Workbook: Practice Workbook with Writing, Audio & Video Activities

The students will continue their study of the Spanish language concentrating on Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. The course will be taught according to the guidelines set forth by the Loudoun County Public Schools Curriculum Guide which include the Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools.

Various methods of assessment will be used to include all four skills of the language, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be required to communicate in the target language and will be evaluated with a variety of assessments including, performance based assessments, rubrics, formal and informal tests, quizzes, class participation and homework assignments.

Course Outline

Theme / Capítulo
September-October / En las noticias /
  1. un acto heroico
Discuss emergencies, crises, rescues, and
heroic acts, describe past situations and settings, describe weather conditions, and understand cultural perspectives on natural
disasters and legends.
  1. un accidente
Describe an accident scene, talk about injuries and treatments, talk about what you were doing when an accident occurred, and understand cultural perspectives on health.
November-December / La televisión y el cine / A.¿Viste el partidoen la televisión?
Talk about what you saw on television, explain how you feel about watching television, understand cultural perspectivas on television programs in Spanish speaking countries.
B.¿Qué película has visto?
Discuss movie plots and characters, give opinions about movies, talk about activities you have done, and understand cultural perspectives on movies.
January-February / Buen provecho / A.¿Cómo se hace lapaella?
Talk about food and cooking, tell others what not to do, describe what people generally do, understand cultural perspectives on recipes
and food preparation.
B.¿Te gusta comeral aire libre?
Discuss food and outdoor cooking, tell people
What to do or not to do, indicate duration, exchange, reason, and other expressions, and understand cultural perspectives on special foods and outdoor food vendors.
March-April / Cómo ser un buen turista /
  1. Un viaje en avión
Talk about visiting an airport, plan for a trip to a foreign country, make suggestions about safe travel, read about travel destinations in
Spanish speaking countries, and understand
the cultural perspectives on traveling.
  1. Quiero que disfrutes de tu viaje.
Discuss traveling in a foreign city, talk about staying in a hotel, explain how to be a good tourist, make recommendations for sightseeing, and understand cultural perspectives on traveling in Spanish speaking countries.
May-June / ¿Cómo será el futuro? /
  1. ¿Qué profesión tendrás?
Discuss professions and making plans for the future, talk about future events, and understand cultural perspectives on folk art.
  1. ¿Qué haremos para mejorar el mundo?
Make predictions about the future, express doubts about ecological issues, discuss environmental problems and possible solutions, and understand cultural perspectives on ecological problems and solutions.

Various methods of assessment will be provided to include all four skills of the language, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be required to perform in the language of the classroom and will be evaluated with performance based assessments, rubrics, tests, quizzes, oral class participation and homework assignments