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ties, beauty and aesthetics
• AP test at completion of the course
offered, not required
• Cultural awareness
Projects, Activities, etc.: Instructional content
will reflect interests shared by the students
and the teacher [the arts, current events, lit-
erature, sports, and so forth]. In addition to
standard textbooks and anthologies, materi-
als might include audio and visual materials,
newspapers, magazines, and contemporary
literature.
Instructional Focus: The course seeks to
develop language skills that are useful in
themselves and that can be applied to
various activities and disciplines. Extensive
practice in the organization and writing of
compositions is emphasized. Honors Spanish III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Spanish II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Immersive language experience
• Ability to communicate in various time
frames and contexts
• Production of compound and complex
ideas
• Expansion of Cultural Competence
Projects, Activities, etc.: Oral presentations,
role playing, composition and readings on
topics which may include: body parts, daily
routines, clothing, and animals
Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of
language use, implementing skills in class
activities and building on prior knowledge
Honors German IV
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors
German III
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Commitment to language use and
interest in culture
• Language study with an increased use
of authentic materials
• Oral and written emphasis
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presenta-
tion, student led communicative activities on
topics which may include: travel, restaurants,
hotels, news media, art, history, literature,
and music
Instructional Focus: Proficiency-based study
of vocabulary, grammar and culture using a
variety of media Spanish I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Communicate about everyday topics
• Learn basic sentence structure
• Gain cultural awareness of Spanish-
speaking countries
Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and
large group interactive learning activities
that will get students communicating in
Spanish about their everyday lives at home
and in the community.
Instructional Focus: Students will learn to
communicate about self, friends, family and
daily life in Spanish. Skill building in speak-
ing, listening, reading and writing. Honors Hispanic Studies I
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Span-
ish III A and III B or placement exam results.
Intended Audience: Students entering Span-
ish IV and or Spanish V who wish to take
their Spanish abilities to the next level, be it
for college and or career aims, by studying
Spanish for a full academic year. Also for
students who desire to maintain the abilities
the