Mountlake Terrace High School
2008-2009
Achievement, Opportunity , & Scholarship

World Languages
Spanish 1A/1B
Spanish 2A/2B
Spanish 3A/3B
Spanish 4A/4B
 
  Super Terrace Classes including AP & CHS

Spanish 1A/1B (FLS101/102)

Prerequisite:  None

Length:  2 semesters / year long

Credits:  .5 per semester

Bienvenidos! In first year Spanish you will learn the foundations of the language that include understanding, speaking, questioning, reading, and writing in a culturally and language rich environment. This course does not stress grammatical instruction, but rather encourages grammatical correctness by modeling correct grammar through storytelling. This method promotes long-term memory retention. It will teach you to relate language to actual objects and actions.

Courses will be assessed through a variety of methods including: Authentic assessments, participation, traditional tests and quizzes, daily assignments, and/or projects.

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 Spanish 2A/2B (FLS201/202)

Prerequisite:  Spanish 1

Length:  2 semesters / year long

Credits:  .5 per semester

Bienvenidos! In second year Spanish you will build upon the foundations of the language acquisition. You will enrich your vocabulary, reading, writing and speaking skills. You will also add the past tense to your language repertoire. Storytelling remains the principle method of language instruction. Your participation will continue to be a major component of your learning.

Courses will be assessed through a variety of methods including: Authentic assessments, participation, traditional tests and quizzes, daily assignments, and/or projects.

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Spanish 3A/3B (FLS301/302)

Prerequisite:  Spanish  2
It is strongly recommended that students have a C grade or better or current language teacher approval before registering for the next level.

Length:  2 semesters / year long

Credits:  .5 per semester

Congratulations! You've made it this far. See the evidence in holding a spontaneous conversation, reading authentic materials, understanding song lyrics, and delving into cultural and social issues. Your grammar base expands to include the conditional and future tenses. This year promises to be one that you will always remember.

Courses will be assessed through a variety of methods including: Authentic assessments, participation, traditional tests and quizzes, daily assignments, and/or projects.

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Spanish 4A/4B (FLS401/402)

Prerequisite:  Spanish 3
It is strongly recommended that students have a C grade or better or current language teacher approval before registering for the next level.  

Length:  2 semester / year long

Credits:  .34 per trimester

Wow! You are awesome! Your language skills will be polished this year. You will fine-tune and continue to develop your advanced skills in the language. Some independent work will be required.

Courses will be assessed through a variety of methods including: Authentic assessments, participation, traditional tests and quizzes, daily assignments, and/or projects.

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