Overview of Spanish Classes at Holy Rosary School
My main goal for Holy Rosary School students participating in Spanish Class is for them to learn the basic vocabulary and sentence structures essential for everyday communication, and to get an overview of the culture. The basics and fundamentals of the Spanish language, including sounds, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, general conversation, song, and culture will be taught in progressively more challenging and advanced stages for the students. Students will be encouraged to apply their learning of the Spanish language towards topics of personal interest to help promote their progress.
The primary focus for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Spanish classes is to establish a strong foundation, to set the stage for more exploratory learning. The instruction for these grades concentrates on introduction to the language and culture, fundamental vocabulary, and the basics to develop confidence and provide good building blocks for a future growth.
6th Grade Spanish
Course Description:
The 6th grade Spanish course will introduce students to the basics of the language and culture. The learning objectives include familiarizing students with basic vocabulary plus oral and written use of this bank of words. Students will study the culture to better understand the Spanish speaking people and their customs.
Students will also develop an enduring understanding that: Effective communication requires knowing how, when, and why to say something to someone. An ability to communicate in another language fosters an appreciation of cultural similarities and differences and an understanding of my place in the world. Learning other languages and exploring their cultures enables an individual to interact within our global community and beyond the classroom Skills acquired in one language support, reinforce, and develop skills in other languages and disciplines
7th Grade Spanish
Course Description:
The 7th grade program builds on the sixth grade program. Students will continue to broaden and improve their vocabulary and grammar base through oral and written practice. They will continue to examine the culture of the Spanish-speaking world
Students will also develop an enduring understanding that: Effective communication requires knowing how, when, and why to say something to someone. An ability to communicate in another language fosters an appreciation of cultural similarities and differences and an understanding of my place in the world. Learning other languages and exploring their cultures enables an individual to interact within our global community and beyond the classroom Skills acquired in one language support, reinforce, and develop skills in other languages and disciplines
8th Grade Spanish
Course Description:
8th grade Spanish will concentrate on preparing students for the high school World Language program. Upon successful completion of the year, students will be prepared to enter Spanish I in high school.
Students will develop an enduring understanding that: Effective communication requires knowing how, when, and why to say something to someone. An ability to communicate in another language fosters an appreciation of cultural similarities and differences and an understanding of my place in the world. Learning other languages and exploring their cultures enables an individual to interact within our global community and beyond the classroom Skills acquired in one language support, reinforce, and develop skills in other languages and disciplines