Executive Summary World Language Texts and Courses of Study Process  Spanish and French Committees were convened to: Review and identify key course level requirements Review and select texts using a rubric rating process Write new courses of study that accelerate to advanced placement (AP)  7-12 Principals reviewed- April 7, 2008  Curriculum Council approved- March 13, 2008 Recommendation Approve Texts and Courses of Study For: Spanish 1,2,3 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1,2 Spanish AP Language French 1,2,3

Lodi Unified School District World Language Textbooks and Courses of Study April 1, 2008

Spanish Committee Members Olga Garcia (S)(SS) Bear Creek Andres Gil (S)(SS) Bear Creek Sandy Guidici (S) Bear Creek Alma Rossete (S) Bear Creek Sharon Petzold (S) Elkhorn Bill Davis (S)(SS) Lodi High Jim Duran (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Rosa Orejel (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Isabel Oram (S) Lodi High Cecilia Soto (S) Lodi High Kathleen Crowley(S) Lodi Middle Adriana Cruces (S) McNair Julio Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Rosa Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Mary Moran (S) McNair Veronica Pena (S) McNair Kimberley James (S) McAuliffe Marina Carranza (S)(SS) Serna Cindy Schmierer (S) Tokay Spanish 1,2, 3 Text Course of Study Spanish Speakers Text Course of Study AP Text Course of Study Completed 1,2,3 Olga Garcia (S)(SS) Bear Creek Andres Gil (S)(SS) Bear Creek Sandy Guidici (S) Bear Creek Alma Rossete (S) Bear Creek Sharon Petzold (S) Elkhorn Bill Davis (S)(SS) Lodi High Jim Duran (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Rosa Orejel (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Isabel Oram (S) Lodi High Cecilia Soto (S) Lodi High Kathleen Crowley(S) Lodi Middle Adriana Cruces (S) McNair Julio Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Rosa Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Mary Moran (S) McNair Veronica Pena (S) McNair Kimberley James (S) McAuliffe Marina Carranza (S)(SS) Serna Cindy Schmierer (S) Tokay Olga Garcia (S)(SS) Bear Creek Andres Gil (S)(SS) Bear Creek Sandy Guidici (S) Bear Creek Alma Rossete (S) Bear Creek Sharon Petzold (S) Elkhorn Bill Davis (S)(SS) Lodi High Jim Duran (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Rosa Orejel (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Isabel Oram (S) Lodi High Cecilia Soto (S) Lodi High Kathleen Crowley(S) Lodi Middle Adriana Cruces (S) McNair Julio Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Rosa Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Mary Moran (S) McNair Veronica Pena (S) McNair Kimberley James (S) McAuliffe Marina Carranza (S)(SS) Serna Cindy Schmierer (S) Tokay Olga Garcia (S)(SS) Bear Creek Andres Gil (S)(SS) Bear Creek Sandy Guidici (S) Bear Creek Alma Rossete (S) Bear Creek Sharon Petzold (S) Elkhorn Bill Davis (S)(SS) Lodi High Jim Duran (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Rosa Orejel (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Isabel Oram (S) Lodi High Cecilia Soto (S) Lodi High Kathleen Crowley(S) Lodi Middle Adriana Cruces (S) McNair Julio Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Rosa Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Mary Moran (S) McNair Veronica Pena (S) McNair Kimberley James (S) McAuliffe Marina Carranza (S)(SS) Serna Cindy Schmierer (S) Tokay Olga Garcia (S)(SS) Bear Creek Andres Gil (S)(SS) Bear Creek Sandy Guidici (S) Bear Creek Alma Rossete (S) Bear Creek Sharon Petzold (S) Elkhorn Bill Davis (S)(SS) Lodi High Jim Duran (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Rosa Orejel (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Isabel Oram (S) Lodi High Cecilia Soto (S) Lodi High Kathleen Crowley(S) Lodi Middle Adriana Cruces (S) McNair Julio Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Rosa Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Mary Moran (S) McNair Veronica Pena (S) McNair Kimberley James (S) McAuliffe Marina Carranza (S)(SS) Serna Cindy Schmierer (S) Tokay Olga Garcia (S)(SS) Bear Creek Andres Gil (S)(SS) Bear Creek Sandy Guidici (S) Bear Creek Alma Rossete (S) Bear Creek Sharon Petzold (S) Elkhorn Bill Davis (S)(SS) Lodi High Jim Duran (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Rosa Orejel (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Isabel Oram (S) Lodi High Cecilia Soto (S) Lodi High Kathleen Crowley(S) Lodi Middle Adriana Cruces (S) McNair Julio Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Rosa Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Mary Moran (S) McNair Veronica Pena (S) McNair Kimberley James (S) McAuliffe Marina Carranza (S)(SS) Serna Cindy Schmierer (S) Tokay Olga Garcia (S)(SS) Bear Creek Andres Gil (S)(SS) Bear Creek Sandy Guidici (S) Bear Creek Alma Rossete (S) Bear Creek Sharon Petzold (S) Elkhorn Bill Davis (S)(SS) Lodi High Jim Duran (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Rosa Orejel (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Isabel Oram (S) Lodi High Cecilia Soto (S) Lodi High Kathleen Crowley Lodi Middle Adriana Cruces (S) McNair Julio Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Rosa Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) McNair Mary Moran (S) McNair Veronica Pena (S) McNair Kimberley James (S) McAuliffe Marina Carranza (S)(SS) Serna Cindy Schmierer (S) Tokay Committee Dates

French Committee Members Todd Oesterman Lodi High Judy ConnollyMc Nair Toni Tranel Mc Nair Sylvie HallfordBear Creek Carole FungeTokay Text Selection February 25, 2008 Course of Study March 5, 2008 Committee Dates

Committee Work  Reviewed AP Course Requirements  Re-paced Curriculum to accelerate to Advanced Placement (AP) Levels AP, 3, 2, 1

World Language All Languages Levels → AP Elements 321 Listening & Speaking Monologue/dialogue Re-telling 60 seconds 5 picture prompts & compare/contrast Conversation on variety of subjects (some errors) Social conversation in familiar topics Ask & answer questions Simple phrases Reading Read & compare texts fiction/non- fiction Understand vocabulary in context Analyze interaction between characters Read text & identify main idea (evaluate) Read text & identify main idea (explain) Respond to text with simple sentences Writing Use verb tense, function words & mood Essay → expository Brief expository compositions with some detail revise… I-10 (revise for appropriate word choice and organization with variation in grammatical forms and spelling) Short paragraphsWriting process to write brief narratives (simple sentences)

World Language Spanish for Spanish Speakers Levels → 2 SS1 SS Listening & Speaking Converse on a variety of subjects Persuasive arguments Distinguish between formal & informal Oral presentations List & complete key concepts Speaking using mostly standard grammar forms without code switching Participate in social conversations Oral presentations with emphasis on accurate pronunciation & diction Reading Read a variety of genre & comprehend Vocabulary development Multiple meanings, idioms Identify cultural expressions Recognize regional differences Read text & use detailed sentences to identify main idea, distinguish between fact & opinion Read independently Recognize & correctly use Spanish syllabication Vocabulary development Writing Write compositions is a logical way with consistent use of standard grammatical forms Write sentences, paragraphs using standard grammatical forms Organize ideas in a coherent form Spelling & mechanics accents Grammar Be able to identify & use standard grammatical forms Identify parts of speech Mechanics (accents) & punctuation Spelling Begin to identify & use parts of speech & standard grammatical forms Base words, prefix, affix, synonyms & antonyms History & Culture Identify geography & history of Spanish speaking countries Understand culture & historical influences on language Knowledge of basic geography & history of Spanish speaking countries & cultures

Committee Work  Reviewed and Selected Texts program rating rubrics, discussions  Developed new Courses of Study

Recommended Texts  Spanish 1,2,3  Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2  Spanish AP Language  French 1,2,3  Descubre, Levels 1, 2, 3 Vista Higher Learning, 2008  El Espanol Para Nosotros, Levels 1, 2 McGraw Hill, 2006  Abriendo Paso Lectura, & Abriendo Paso Gramatica Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008  Bien dit! Levels 1,2,3 Holt Rinehart & Winston, 2008

Text Elements  Aligned to World Language Standards Listening & Speaking Reading Writing Grammar History & Culture  Provide sequential preparation for AP  Assessment & Technology

Conclusion The World Language Committees recommend approval of: Texts Presented Courses of Study