Middle School Spanish

AM Spanish

The AM Spanish class is designed for middle school students with an extensive background in Spanish, either through a Spanish Immersion elementary program or substantial Spanish language experience.

Class Schedule

  • Mondays (optional): 7:15–8:00 AM – Focus on grammar and note-taking. Remote participation is available for this session.
  • Wednesdays and Fridays: 7:00–7:50 AM – Book reading and discussion, designed like a book club.

Course Description
This class utilizes reading as a powerful tool for language development. Through reading and discussing a shared book, students expand their vocabulary, understand grammar in context, and deepen their immersion in Spanish. Discussions encourage fluent speaking, while listening to classmates and audiobooks enhances listening comprehension. Throughout the course, students will develop interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational skills, alongside critical reading and analytical writing abilities.

Skill Objectives

  1. Analysis: Analyze and interpret literary texts and audio sources in Spanish.
  2. Cultural Context and Connections: Make connections between literary and non-literary texts, exploring aspects of culture.
  3. Comparing Literary Texts: Compare themes and narratives across various literary works.
  4. Comparing Texts and Art: Explore how a theme is developed in both a text and a work of art.
  5. Argumentation: Formulate effective arguments in literary analysis.
  6. Language and Conventions: Use precise language for literary analysis and adhere to conventions of written Spanish.
  7. Literary Discussions and Presentations: Participate actively in discussions about literature in Spanish.

Homework Expectations
Assignments will be posted on Google Classroom and may include:

  • Grammar practice exercises (from Monday’s grammar focus).
  • Assigned reading, both in and outside of class.
  • Active participation in book discussions.
  • Weekly written reflections or responses related to the book, sometimes exploring specific themes or questions.
  • Occasional in-class activities (in Spanish) to complement and support the book (e.g., a craft).

Classroom Expectations

  1. Wednesdays and Fridays are Spanish-only days.
  2. Come prepared by completing the assigned reading before class.
  3. Complete weekly writing assignments to continue progressing in Spanish.

Registration
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Tuition & Fees:

Materials Fee – $75/year

3-day classes – $165/month