8th grade Spanish Syllabus

2019- 20

Resource: Glencoe Spanish1,  Buen Viaje, 

This  World Language Program, conceptualize language learning in terms of five goal areas Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. It also integrates culture in the process of learning new vocabulary and the correct use of grammar. This program provides the foundation for communicative competence in the Spanish language.

Students who complete this program successfully will get credit for Spanish I.

Program components: textbook, workbook, biblioteca temática, ebooks,  videos, Descubre online, etc.

Grading criteria: Eighth grade students' grading criteria is as  follows:

Class work                                          15%
Oral participation/ activities            20%
Conduct                                                5%
Tests/ quizzes                                    25%
Final exam                                          35%

Please refer to the Middle school handbook for detailed information about policies and procedures.

8th-grade Syllabus

II Quarter
Objectives:

• Identify and describe school supplies.
• Identify and describe articles of clothing
• Shop for school supplies and clothing
• State color and size preferences
• Speak to people formally and informally
• Discuss differences between schools in the United States and in Spanish-speaking countries.
• Talk about going to school
• Talk about some school activities
• Greet people and ask how they feel
• Tell how you feel
• Describe where you and others go
• Describe where you and others are
• Discuss some differences between schools in the United States and schools in Spanish-speaking countries.

  Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2

           Buen viaje, level 1 flash cards
             https://quizlet.com/349810/buen-viaje-level-1-chapter-1-flash-cards/