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Spanish Courses Offered At North Allegheny

Grades 9 - 12
Full year/Full time
Grades  9, 10, 11, 12

 

Textbook series:  Paso a Paso (Prentice Hall)  - free website tutorial www.pasoapaso.com

 

Introduction to Spanish A 5701
Full year/Full time
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

In Introduction to Spanish A, students learn the basics of speaking, reading, and writing in the Spanish language.  Spanish listening comprehension skills are also stressed.  The course also introduces the customs and cultures of the many Spanish countries of the world, as well as those of Spanish speakers living in the U.S.  In addition to using the basic textbook, students will work with audio and video tapes of Spanish people speaking their language.

Criteria for selection - No prerequisites.  This course is presently offered at the Intermediate High School and the Senior High School.  Dependent upon enrollment, this class may continue to be offered at the Senior High School.

    

Introduction to Spanish  B 5702
Full year/Full time
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This course continues the development of language skills begun in Introduction to Spanish A.  Students explore the grammar in greater detail.  There is more emphasis upon structured reading skills and writing strategies in the language.  Students perform guided speaking activities and short, directed writing samples.  The course will continue to explore the culture of the Hispanic World.

Criteria for selection - B (under 85%) or C in Introduction to Latin A (5701)
                                     Teacher recommendation
                                     This course is presently offered at the Intermediate High School and the Senior
                                     Senior High School.  Dependent upon enrollment, this class may continue to be
                                     offered at the Senior High School.

Honors Introduction to Spanish  B 5703
Full year/Full time
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This course continues the development of language skills begun in Introduction to Spanish A.  Students explore the grammar in greater detail.  There is more emphasis upon structured reading skills and writing strategies in the language.  Students perform guided speaking activities and short, directed writing samples.  The course will continue to explore the culture of the Hispanic World.

In addition to the attributes of Intro B, the students will be exposed to an enhanced variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities.  Grammar topics that are beyond the scope of Intro B will also be covered.  These students will be expected to complete independent assignments.  

Criteria for selection - Teacher recommendation (considers final exam, English grades, 
                                       and writing sample) 
                  Cumulative grade of 85 - 100% (in Intro. A)
                                    Cumulative test grade of 85 - 100% (in Intro. A)

Intermediate Spanish A  5704
Full year/Full time
Grades 10, 11, 12

This course continues the development of language skills begun in Intro Spanish B.  Students study the grammar in greater detail.  There is much additional emphasis placed upon reading and writing in the language.  Original writing and speaking continue to play an important role.  The course will continue to explore the culture of the Hispanic World.


Criteria for selection - A, B, or C in Introduction to Spanish  B (5702) 
                                     Teacher recommendation

Honors Intermediate Spanish A  5705
Full year/Full time
Grades  10, 11, 12

This course continues the development of language skills begun in Intro Spanish B.  Students study the grammar in greater detail.  There is much additional emphasis placed upon reading and writing in the language.  Original writing and speaking continue to play an important role.  The course will continue to explore the culture of the Hispanic World.

In addition to the attributes of Intermediate A, the students will be exposed to an enhanced variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities.  Grammar topics that are beyond the scope of Intermediate A will also be covered.  These students will be expected to complete independent assignments.  The majority of the class will be conducted in Spanish and the students are expected to increase their speaking proficiency in the target language.

Criteria for selection - Teacher recommendation (considers final exam,
                                           English grades, and writing sample)
                                       Cumulative grade of 85-100% (in Honors Intro B)
                                       Cumulative test grade of 85 - 100% (in Honors Intro B)

Intermediate Spanish B  5706
Full year/Full time
Grades 11, 12

A conversational approach is used throughout the course, and students are required to communicate in Spanish in class activities.  This course also continues the development of language skills begun in Intermediate Spanish A.  Students study the grammar in greater detail.  There is much additional emphasis placed upon reading and writing in the language.  Original writing and speaking continues to play an important role.  The course will continue to explore the culture of the Hispanic World.

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Criteria for selection - A, B or C in Intermediate Spanish A(5704)
                                        teacher  recommendation

Honors Intermediate Spanish B  5707
Full year/Full time
Grades  11, 12

A conversational approach is used throughout the course, and students are required to communicate in Spanish in class activities.  This course also continues the development of language skills begun in Intermediate Spanish A.  Students study the grammar in greater detail.  There is much additional emphasis placed upon reading and writing in the language.  Original writing and speaking continues to play an important role.  The course will continue to explore the culture of the Hispanic World.

In addition to the attributes of Intermediate B, the students will be exposed to an enhanced variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities.  Grammar topics that are beyond the scope of Intermediate B will also be covered.   The majority of the class will be conducted in Spanish and the students are expected to increase their speaking proficiency in the target language.


Criteria for selection - Teacher recommendation (considers final exam, English grades,
                                             and writing sample)
                                        Cumulative grade of 85-100%  (Honors Inter. A)
                                        Cumulative test grade of 85-100% (Honors Inter. A)    

AP Spanish  5708
Full year/Full time
Grades 11, 12

This course is intended to cover the equivalent of a third-year college course in advanced composition and conversation.  The objectives of the course are to enable students to comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish; to acquire the understanding of vocabulary and structure that will allow students to read newspaper and magazine articles and modern literature; to compose expository passages; and to express ideas orally with accuracy.

This course is conducted in Spanish.  The students are expected to speak Spanish in the classroom when speaking to the teacher and each other.   The course will focus on independent thought and work.  Extensive training will be done on the organization and writing of compositions.

Criteria for selection - Teacher recommendation (considers final exam,
                                            English grades, and writing sample)
                                        Cumulative grade of 85-100%  (Honors Inter. B)
                                         Cumulative test grade of 85-100% (Honors Inter. B)

 


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