Four basic skill areas are emphasized in language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, the understanding and appreciation of the culture associated with the language are integrated at all levels. Four levels of study are recommended in order to use a language proficiently. Each level is sequential and builds upon previous learning.

Foreign Language Exploratory 6 (57000006)

Grade Level: 6
Course Description: Students explore basic conversational French and Spanish for nine weeks in a highly interactive environment. Common phrases, expressions, and vocabulary are presented and collected in a Phrase Book. Through classroom discussions students will learn about the cultures associated with these languages. The sixth-grade student will begin to understand the process of second language acquisition and will be able to make a more informed choice as to which language he/she would like to study further.

 

Foreign Language Exploratory 7 (57000007)

Grade Level: 7
Course Description: Students explore basic conversational French and Spanish in a highly interactive environment for a semester. Common phrases, expressions, and vocabulary are presented and collected in a Phrase Book. Basic situational dialogs are presented and performed. Through classroom discussions, projects, and investigations students will learn about the cultures associated with these languages. The seventh-grade student will begin to understand the process of second language acquisition and will be able to make a more informed choice as to which language he/she would like to study further.

 

Foreign Language Exploratory 8 (57000008)

Grade Level: 8
Course Description: Students explore basic conversational French and Spanish in a highly interactive environment for a semester. An extensive list of common phrases, expressions, and vocabulary are presented and collected in a Phrase Book. Basic situational dialogs are presented and performed. Through classroom discussions, projects, and investigations students will learn about the cultures associated with these languages. The eighth-grade student will begin to understand the process of second language acquisition and will be able to make a more informed choice as to which language he/she would like to study further.