Organization of the Discipline's Knowledge Base
The knowledge structure of Spanish mirrors the sequence in which one’s native language is learned, beginning with oral vocabulary about everyday objects and events, and proceeding toward formal grammar and literature study. In addition to language skills, students learn Spanish history and culture through the same “big ideas” approach as for the humanities.
Books and Materials
Elementary students will use Vive El Espanol, and upper grade students will use Realidades. When fully articulated, upper grade students will be well-positioned to earn high school credit while in middle school.
Teaching Techniques
Students will be taught in an "elements first" approach that begins with letters and sounds, progresses to words, then sentences, then to comprehension of larger passages, and eventually to formal grammar study and literature.
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