***UPDATED STRUCTURE DUE TO INFLUX OF ONLINE LEARNERS AT THIS TIME: Any new listings of this class from 3/19 and on will be an intensive 8-week course that meets 2x/week in order to meet the influx of requests during this time. This will allow for students to complete a semester's worth of content by the end of May! Please note that I am only able to accommodate a limited number of grades, as my time allows. Please ONLY request a grade if it is absolutely necessary for you at this time. Thank you for your understanding!***

Bienvenidos a la clase de Español 1!  This class is for upper elementary and middle-school aged students between the ages of 10 - 13. 

What will students learn:
Students will learn the basics for reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish. We will learn frequently used verb conjugations and vocabulary as well as the culture from various Spanish-speaking countries.

Background Knowledge:
None is required. However, it is helpful for students to have a strong background in English grammar/writing/reading!

Standards:
This class is based on ACTFL's world readiness standards for learning languages following the 5 C's - 
1. Communication -interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational.
2. Cultures - relating to cultural practices and products.
3. Connections - expanding previous knowledge and developing diverse perspectives
4. Comparisons - language and cultural 
5. Communities - school and global, life-long learners
To learn more about these standards, follow this link: https://www.actfl.org/publications/all/world-readiness-standards-learning-languages/standards-summary

Goals for communication:
Based on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines this class aims to develop students' speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills in Spanish to a Novice-Low level by the end of the course.
To learn more about these proficiency guidelines, follow this link: https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012/english
 
How will students learn:
-My teaching style is interactive and authentic. I want students to improve communication skills by simulating real-life experiences! 
-We will meet once a week in class to practice our interpersonal skills. Students can be expected to spend 1-3 hours per week outside of class doing readings/writings/presentations/responding to discussions/etc. 
-This class will also use a flipped model classroom, meaning I will post video recordings introducing new topics and information that students will need to view prior to class time. This will allow us to maximize our meeting time for interacting instead of lecturing :)