Contact:
Diana d'Artenay
dianadartenay@gmail.com

Course Time:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Please note, this class meets twice per week.

Course Pre-Requisites:

This course is open to 9th - 12th grade students.
This course is also open to advanced 8th graders, but please
check with your umbrella school for acceptance of credit prior
to 9th grade.

Course Texts:

Breaking the Spanish Barrier (Level One)
ISBN- 9780972857093
Text/Workbook is available here or here for approximately $50.
We will continue to use the same text in Spanish II. (See Course Description.)
Breaking the Spanish Barrier Answer Key (provided by tutor)

Beginner Spanish Reader (provided by tutor via Lab Fee)

English/Spanish dictionary (in book format, not digital)
Spanish or Bilingual Bible (can be online or an app)
NVI version recommended
Barron’s 501 Spanish Verbs (or any similar verb book)
ISBN- 0764197975
The audio download is not mandatory,
but very useful to help increase listening and fluency skills.

Course Description:
This is an introductory course that will ultimately provide a better understanding
of Latin American culture, as well as develop strategies for learning the Spanish language through speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises.

Students will learn vocabulary relevant to daily life and learn and practice verb tenses
in the Present and Preterite, along with other grammatical concepts important to
using Spanish properly.

Students will also engage in comprehension practice through group
dialogue and interaction.

Throughout the year we will memorize several Bible passages that share the
gospel message.

We will also have class projects, cultural presentations, and use music, videos,
and games to make learning Spanish fun and more meaningful.

Spanish I will cover lessons 1-6.
For students that continue into Spanish 2 we will use the second half of the book.
Here is a link to the Table of Contents for a complete list of what we cover in
both Spanish I and II.

Course Class Time:
This may be the first class that students take where they experience learning
another language, as well as experience working in groups and public speaking.

As the majority of our practice with speaking Spanish will happen in the classroom,
students are expected to participate actively every day and have homework assignments completed.

Course Homework Requirements:

Students are expected to complete and correct workbook pages.
Students will need to thoroughly re-read notes taken in class,
study vocabulary until it is completely memorized, and review
conversational patterns practiced in class until he/she can produce
them on his/her own in conversation. This will require a lot of personal commitment!
Students will have homework daily and will need to dedicate sufficient time to complete all assignments. Please plan for 45-60 minutes per day.
Successfully helping your child learn Spanish will have to be a team effort!

Grading:

30% tests & quizzes
30% homework exercises
20% projects & presentations
20% class participation (+ Warm-Up Activities)
There will be opportunities for extra credit.

Specific Requirements:

Internet access is required for this course.
Videos and resources will be posted on Schoology
to supplement the material we are covering in class.

Course Supplies:

text/workbook
above listed resources
binder with 5-7 dividers
2-3 packages of index cards for making flashcards
highlighters or colored pen/pencils to use in class

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

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