1. Aprende Foreign Language Program More than just one language

2. Sixth Grade Program Understanding origins of communication Introduction to Languages and basic Linguistic theory Language Families and relationships Graduation Toga Party at end of Linguistic component Intro to Languages Latin & Greek Roots FrenchGerman

3. Sixth Grade Program Spanish Component Geograpy of Spanish-speaking countries Spanish/English cognates Numbers Calendar elements & weather Classroom objects & commands The body and descriptive adjectives Sports Pastimes (intro to Spanish action verbs) Home (members of the family, animals, rooms & things in a house) Community (places around town and shopping) Foods (customs of Spanish speaking families) Graduation Fiesta

4. Portfolios Assessment by portfolio. Students will choose portfolio submissions & will do self assessment Teacher will conference with student to review & assess work products. Quizzipoos will also count per topic

5. Seventh Grade Spanish Program “Ven Conmigo” series – “Adelante” Basics of Spanish pronunciation Thematic vocabulary Introduction to Spanish grammatical system Structured instruction & assessment

6. 7 th Grade Vocabulary Themes School and schedules Past times Family and animals (pets) Actions and sports Household chores Weather, seasons All related grammar items

7. 7 th Grade Assessment Items Composition of sentences in Spanish applying the correct grammar rules. Reading basic Spanish sentences and understanding them. Listening to Spanish speakers and understanding them. Speaking basic Spanish phrases with the correct accent

8. 7 th Grade Program Expectations First year of a two year program of study Homework for every session Subject is treated and conducted as a core curriculum class Preparation for TUHSD Exam A-lab sessions available for extra help

9. 8 th Grade Spanish

10. Eighth Grade Spanish Program Continuation of seventh grade study More in-depth grammar Structured writing and translations Speaking activities & assessments Listening comprehension activities TUHSD test for HS credit

11. 8 th Grade Projects Painting and building cultural items Composition of Spanish essays (High School Requirement) Group translations of short stories (High School Requirement) Oral role-playing projects (Speaking & Listening High School Requirement)

12. 8 th Grade Program Expectations Homework for every session Lots of grammar instruction Dedicated time for review and practice TUHSD preparation mid-way into second semester

13. Señorita Bowens Information Graduate of Montclair State University in N.J. B.A.-Spanish & Ling Mass. Institute of Technology Teacher of Middle/High School Spanish, French, Latin, German, English & ESL Middle school teacher for 20 years Email: jbowens@kyrene.org (ext.2210)jbowens@kyrene.org

14. Important classroom policies for Spanish class Late homework – 2 day rule Test & quizzes Tardy Discipline-time out table/room Calls home – please don’t put me in a position to or expect me to tattle!