Course Title: Spanish III Course Number: NM 112545101 RISD 08311 Open to grades: 9-12 Credit: One unit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I and II with a grade of 80% or above or a significant demonstration of proficiency in written and oral Spanish. Teacher approval required to enroll in this class. COURSE DESCRIPTION Spanish III continues building on the themes and content of Spanish I and II. The student s previous knowledge of Spanish will be enhanced with the textbook activities, projects, classroom activities and the use of Spanish in daily activities at school and out of school. Performance Standards for Modern, Classical and Native Languages are met by this curriculum. COURSE OBJECTIVES: A. Communicate in Languages Other Than English 1.1: Students engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, expresses feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. 1.3: Students present information, concepts and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. B. Gain Knowledge And Understanding of Other Cultures 2.1: The students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between The practices and the culture studied 2.2: The students demonstrate and understanding of the relationship between the Products and the perspectives of the culture studied.
C. Connect With Other Disciplines and Acquire Information 3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language. 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that is only available through the foreign language and its culture. D. Gain Insight Into The Nature Of Language And Culture 4.1: Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparison of the language studied and their own. 4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through Comparisons of the cultures studied and their own. E. Participate In Multilingual Communities At Home And Around The World 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting. 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the Language for personal enjoyment and enrichment COURSE MEASUREMENT: The students in this class will complete listening, speaking, writing and reading activities with a minimum of 60% proficiency to receive credit for this course. Nine weeks grades are based on daily activities, which include oral, writing, reading and listening. Another part of the nine-week grade will consist of vocabulary tests, grading period exams, chapter and unit tests and maintaining a notebook. COURSE OUTLINE: Vocabulary: 1 a. vocabulary review b. hiking objects, activities, and perils; weather c. describing art and sculpture; tools for painting d. nutrition; illnesses and pains; medicine; habits for good health e. personality traits; interpersonal behavior; friendship f. after-school work; describing a job g. jobs and professions; qualities of a good employee h. archeological terms and activities; describing archeological sites
i. architecture and history of Spain j. caring for the environment k. rights and responsibilities Vocabulary: 2 a. athletic or academic competition; emotional responses; awards and ceremonies b. musical instruments; describing dance; describing drama c. exercises; getting and staying in shape; health advice d. expressing and resolving interpersonal problems; interpersonal relationships e. volunteer activities; the benefits and importance of volunteer work f. technology inventions; jobs in the future g. myths and legends; ancient beliefs; Pre-Columbian scientific discoveries h. Spain in the Americas; the encounter between Cortes-Aztecs; family heritage i. environmental issues, endangered animals j. government; the role of government; individual rights Grammar: a. preterit verbs-regular and irregular; spelling change i y, e-i and o-u b. imperfect; estar + participle c. affirmative TU commands; affirmative and negative commands d. the subjunctive with verbs of emotion; the uses of por and para e. present perfect; the past perfect f. the future; the future of probability g. the present and past subjunctive in expressions of doubt h. the conditional i. present subjunctive with conjunction(mientras, tan pronto como) relative pronouns que, quien, lo que j. the passive voice: ser + past participle; the present vs. the past subjunctive Grammar 2 a. the imperfect; uses of the imperfect b. ser and estar; verbs with special meanings in the preterit vs. the imperfect c. subjunctive: regular and irregular verbs; stem changing- ar and er d. commands with nosotros; possessive pronouns e. the present perfect subjunctive; demonstrative adjectives and pronouns f. the future perfect; the use of direct and indirect object pronouns g. the subjunctive in adverbial clauses h. the past subjunctive; si clauses i. present subjunctive with other conjunctions(al menos que, sin que, para que..) j. past perfect subjunctive; the conditional perfect
Reading: a. Each chapter begins with an introduction to vocabulary and grammar in context. b. Pronunciation section in each chapter features poetry and song lyrics c. Theme based selections throughout textbook d. Cultural/historical selections throughout textbook e. Reading from other sources f.. Lectura para hispanohablantes Writing: a. Written communicative activities of descriptive, narrative, or analytical nature in the form of dialogues, interviews or essays b. Writing activities workbook exercises to enhance vocabulary, grammar and composition practice c. Note taking: The students will be encouraged to take notes during daily lessons Assessments: a. Vocabulary test b. Chapter tests(written, listening, reading and oral) c. Quizzes d. Daily work e. Oral exams f. Projects-group activities Listening: a. In class activities b. Audio compact discs c. Video-Realidades d. Video of current Spanish films or events e. Computer CD-ROM f. Online activities Culture and Civilization: a. Cultural notes are embedded throughout the chapter b. Culture and real experiences are woven throughout the language practice c. Videos-(Realidades 3) d. History/Cultural videos
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: The students in this class will complete listening, speaking, writing and reading activities with a minimum of 60% proficiency to receive credit for this course. Nine- weeks grades are based on daily activities, which include oral, writing, reading and listening. Another part of the nine weeks grade will consist of vocabulary tests, grading period exams, chapter and unit tests and maintaining a notebook Instructional Material A. Textbook Title: Realidades, Level 3 Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall, Boston, Copyright 2008 ISBN 0-13-134100-6 Authors: Peggy P. Boyles, Myriam Met, Richard S. Sayers Other Course Material 1. Realidades para hispanohablantes workbook ISBN 0131164317 2. Practice workbook: writing, audio, and video activities ISBN 0131164651 B. Teacher s Resources 1. Teacher s Edition textbook 2. Teacher s Resource book 3. Pre AP book 4. Guided Practice Activities Teacher s Guide 5. Transparencies-Vocabulary and Grammar 6. Reading and Writing for Success C. Technology 1. Interactive Textbook 2. Companion Web Site 3. Mind Point/Quiz Show 4. Downloadable audio files 5. Teacher s Express CD-ROM 6. Presentation Express CD-ROM 7. Video and Audio Program D. Assessment Material 1. Assessment Program 2. Alternate Assessment Program 3. Exam View Computer Test Bank