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SPANISH I

Full year - One credit

In Spanish I, students cover “checkpoint A” of the New York State syllabus for Spanish language. Thematic topics are introduced during the year, such as School and Education, Personal Identification, Weather and Seasons, Holidays, Sports and Leisure, House and Family, and Health. Emphasis is placed on the skills of listening, verbal communication and understanding. Each unit spirals upon the other so that students will improve their oral communication, reading ability, and writing skills. Besides thematic based conversations, students engage in student-centered, interactive activities to provide opportunities to practice their newly acquired second language. Cultural understanding is promoted through projects in which students compare the American and Hispanic cultures.