role-playing and speaking in everyday situations. Students will also continue writing and reading literature in the language. German III Pre-Advanced Placement-6450 (11-12) (1 credit) Prerequisites: German Levels I & II Pre-AP This course continues to develop language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) that can be used in various activities and disciplines. It will stress understanding the written and spoken language and responding in correct and idiomatic German. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions will be emphasized. Students will also read and discuss simple selections of original literature. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of German. German IV Advanced Placement-6460 (12) Weighted (1 credit) Prerequisites: German Level I, II & III (Recommended German II Pre AP and German III Pre AP) This course is designed for students who wish to specialize in the language or in a related They will develop grammar and vocabulary through extensive practice in written communication. Students will read selections from novels and poetry in the original language and use them as a basis for oral and written literary critique. Students will utilize Internet resources to become familiar with contemporary culture and language in German-speaking countries. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May and are required to remain in this course for the entire semester. Spanish Spanish I-6110 (9-12) (1 credit) Prerequisites: None In this course students will: Learn the foundation for Spanish pronunciation and standard grammar. Engage in oral, and written exchanges of learned materials Acquire basic vocabulary such as likes, dislikes, chores, sports, etc. Read inserts from newspapers, magazines, etc. Learn the present tense of regular and irregular verbs Give commands to peers as well as to adults Compare the Spanish language and Hispanic culture to student’s own language and culture Students are expected to use as much Spanish in class as possible (a minimum of 40% is expected in Spanish I). Department recommends an 85% average or better for students who are planning on enrolling in Pre-AP Spanish classes. Spanish II-6120 (9-12) (1 credit)
role-playing and speaking in everyday situations. Students will also continue writing and reading literature in the language. German III Pre-Advanced Placement-6450 (11-12) (1 credit) Prerequisites: German Levels I & II Pre-AP This course continues to develop language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) that can be used in various activities and disciplines. It will stress understanding the written and spoken language and responding in correct and idiomatic German. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions will be emphasized. Students will also read and discuss simple selections of original literature. This course is designed to challenge the student who has a strong interest and ability in the study of German. German IV Advanced Placement-6460 (12) Weighted (1 credit) Prerequisites: German Level I, II & III (Recommended German II Pre AP and German III Pre AP) This course is designed for students who wish to specialize in the language or in a related They will develop grammar and vocabulary through extensive practice in written communication. Students will read selections from novels and poetry in the original language and use them as a basis for oral and written literary critique. Students will utilize Internet resources to become familiar with contemporary culture and language in German-speaking countries. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May and are required to remain in this course for the entire semester. Spanish Spanish I-6110 (9-12) (1 credit) Prerequisites: None In this course students will: Learn the foundation for Spanish pronunciation and standard grammar. Engage in oral, and written exchanges of learned materials Acquire basic vocabulary such as likes, dislikes, chores, sports, etc. Read inserts from newspapers, magazines, etc. Learn the present tense of regular and irregular verbs Give commands to peers as well as to adults Compare the Spanish language and Hispanic culture to student’s own language and culture Students are expected to use as much Spanish in class as possible (a minimum of 40% is expected in Spanish I). Department recommends an 85% average or better for students who are planning on enrolling in Pre-AP Spanish classes. Spanish II-6120 (9-12) (1 credit)
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