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Honors Spanish 3

Instructor: Tara Akkerman, M.Ed. tara.akkerman@windermereprep.com

Meeting Time: Monday-Friday, Periods 2, 4, and 6

Course Description:

In this third year of language instruction, students will begin to move from communicating in prescribed situations to being able to use the language to freely express themselves in more complex and creative ways. They will draw upon a strong grammatical base and continue to acquire new vocabulary while sharpening their critical thinking skills and ability to discern comprehensible input. All communication at this level uses solely the target language, and students will become increasingly aware of appropriate intonation and accurate pronunciation. Particular emphasis will be given to the International Baccalaureate criteria of language, message and cultural interaction. By focusing on the receptive (listening, reading) and productive (speaking, writing) abilities, and exploring the rich and varied cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, we will create a solid and dynamic skill set to successfully use and enjoy the language in a wide variety of real-life situations. Spanish III is a course in which students can earn one credit toward their requirements in world language. Students will be welcomed into the class upon successful completion of Spanish II (or approved equivalent), and Spanish III is in turn the prerequisite for entry into the IB Spanish program.

Topics/Themes to be Studied this Year:

Las relaciones personales
Las diversiones
La vida diaria
La salud y el bienestar
Los viajes
La naturaleza
La tecnología y la ciencia
La economía y el trabajo
La cultura popular y los medios de comunicación
La literatura y el arte

Syllabus