Spanish Curriculum
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Close PopupPreschool Spanish Program
Second language awareness and acquisition begins in the Lamb classroom (3 year olds). Through the use of songs, games, and bilingual storybooks, students begin to count and learn basic vocabulary that includes colors, foods, clothing, and parts of the body. Listening skills are primary at this level.
Our students in the Whale classroom (5 year olds) expand their Spanish vocabulary and oral response from students is emphasized more. Songs, games and bilingual storybooks are the primary methods of teaching this level.
Students in our Lion classroom (four and young five year olds) continue to practice earlier skills/vocabulary and begin to work with two or more Spanish vocabulary items simultaneously, such as a game that involves both color and number. Primary teaching methods are songs, games, and bilingual storybooks.
No formal skill evaluations are given at any of the preschool levels. Classes are once per week, approximately twenty minutes.
Kindergarten to Grade 3 Spanish Program
The Kindergarten Spanish program continues to be orally based in the first quarter. Thereafter, regular worksheet activities are added. Students continue to acquire vocabulary and basic conversation skills are expanded. Primary teaching tools are discussion, songs, and games.
First grade Spanish continues with vocabulary acquisition and increases the elements of basic conversation. Classroom directions begin to occur in Spanish. Primary teaching methods include songs, discussion, worksheet packets, and games. Depending upon the classroom schedule, Spanish snack or lunchtime prayers are added.
Second grade reinforces oral fluency through Spanish language mini-books. Students continue to work with vocabulary that includes classroom objects, numbers through 39, ten colors, the days of the week, and basic elements of conversation. Primary teaching tools are discussion, worksheets, games and songs.
Third grade increases mastery of numbers to 59, and continues to practice oral fluency through mini-books, rhymes, and songs. Two basic verb forms are introduced and some characteristics of Spanish grammar begin to be identified. Past vocabulary is reviewed and months of the year, clothing, and names for parts of the body are also introduced.
Grade 4 Through Grade 7 Spanish Program
Fourth grade makes the transition to standard A-F grades, weekly homework, and begins the formal study of Spanish grammar. Home study is expected from this grade on. Accurate pronunciation is emphasized more and students continue to practice oral fluency through mini-books, songs, and rhymes. Students begin writing original sentences and learn about grammatical gender. Number work increases to 101 and names of the seasons and foods are added.
Fifth grade students learn to express dates, tell time, and increase their knowledge of verb forms. Some possessive adjectives are added to their vocabulary, as well as adjectives. Past vocabulary is reviewed, and the year revolves around the concept of gender of nouns and adjective agreement. Oral fluency is practiced through tongue twisters and songs.
Sixth grade students learn to express their likes and dislikes, utilizing past vocabulary as well as numerous new verbs. Students review dates and time, learn the subject pronouns, and learn the interrogatives. Students begin to read extended passages and write more complex sentences that include nouns, verbs, and descriptive and possessive adjectives.
Seventh grade students learn about the difficulties when using an English-Spanish dictionary. Verb conjugation begins and new verbs as well as adjectives are added to their vocabulary. The difference between ser and estar is discussed. Some common irregular verbs are introduced and students learn to use modals. Students read short passages and answer Spanish questions in Spanish.
End of quarter quizzes are given in grades 4-7 and standard A-F grades are assigned on report cards. Students are expected to study outside of class and to do weekly homework. Classes are once a week for thirty minutes.
Grade 8 Spanish Program
Eighth graders begin their year by reading a short novel written completely in Spanish. Virtually all activities and homework are conducted in Spanish. For the second half of the year, we use a textbook from Spain that is written completely in Spanish. It covers general knowledge of the Spanish speaking word as well as grammar.
Tests and/or projects, as well as weekly homework determine the standard A-F grades on report cards. Classes are once a week for 45 minutes.
Transfer Students
Depending upon the amount of Spanish they have been exposed to, students who join Our Savior School before grade 5 or 6 generally do not need an extraordinary amount of remedial work. However, beginning in grade 5, a semi-independent “catch up” program is available if needed. Such arrangements are made on a case by case basis. For more information, contact the instructor.
Spanish Curriculum
[faculty-widget] The Spanish program at Our Savior Lutheran School consists of four stages: preschool, grades K-3, grades 4-7, and grade 8. When Our Savior graduates register for their high school classes, they should enroll in honors or accelerated first year Spanish.Preschool Spanish Program
Second language awareness and acquisition begins in the Lamb classroom (3 year olds). Through the use of songs, games, and bilingual storybooks, students begin to count and learn basic vocabulary that includes colors, foods, clothing, and parts of the body. Listening skills are primary at this level.
Our students in the Whale classroom (5 year olds) expand their Spanish vocabulary and oral response from students is emphasized more. Songs, games and bilingual storybooks are the primary methods of teaching this level.
Students in our Lion classroom (four and young five year olds) continue to practice earlier skills/vocabulary and begin to work with two or more Spanish vocabulary items simultaneously, such as a game that involves both color and number. Primary teaching methods are songs, games, and bilingual storybooks.
No formal skill evaluations are given at any of the preschool levels. Classes are once per week, approximately twenty minutes.
Kindergarten to Grade 3 Spanish Program
The Kindergarten Spanish program continues to be orally based in the first quarter. Thereafter, regular worksheet activities are added. Students continue to acquire vocabulary and basic conversation skills are expanded. Primary teaching tools are discussion, songs, and games.
First grade Spanish continues with vocabulary acquisition and increases the elements of basic conversation. Classroom directions begin to occur in Spanish. Primary teaching methods include songs, discussion, worksheet packets, and games. Depending upon the classroom schedule, Spanish snack or lunchtime prayers are added.
Second grade reinforces oral fluency through Spanish language mini-books. Students continue to work with vocabulary that includes classroom objects, numbers through 39, ten colors, the days of the week, and basic elements of conversation. Primary teaching tools are discussion, worksheets, games and songs.
Third grade increases mastery of numbers to 59, and continues to practice oral fluency through mini-books, rhymes, and songs. Two basic verb forms are introduced and some characteristics of Spanish grammar begin to be identified. Past vocabulary is reviewed and months of the year, clothing, and names for parts of the body are also introduced.
Grade 4 Through Grade 7 Spanish Program
Fourth grade makes the transition to standard A-F grades, weekly homework, and begins the formal study of Spanish grammar. Home study is expected from this grade on. Accurate pronunciation is emphasized more and students continue to practice oral fluency through mini-books, songs, and rhymes. Students begin writing original sentences and learn about grammatical gender. Number work increases to 101 and names of the seasons and foods are added.
Fifth grade students learn to express dates, tell time, and increase their knowledge of verb forms. Some possessive adjectives are added to their vocabulary, as well as adjectives. Past vocabulary is reviewed, and the year revolves around the concept of gender of nouns and adjective agreement. Oral fluency is practiced through tongue twisters and songs.
Sixth grade students learn to express their likes and dislikes, utilizing past vocabulary as well as numerous new verbs. Students review dates and time, learn the subject pronouns, and learn the interrogatives. Students begin to read extended passages and write more complex sentences that include nouns, verbs, and descriptive and possessive adjectives.
Seventh grade students learn about the difficulties when using an English-Spanish dictionary. Verb conjugation begins and new verbs as well as adjectives are added to their vocabulary. The difference between ser and estar is discussed. Some common irregular verbs are introduced and students learn to use modals. Students read short passages and answer Spanish questions in Spanish.
End of quarter quizzes are given in grades 4-7 and standard A-F grades are assigned on report cards. Students are expected to study outside of class and to do weekly homework. Classes are once a week for thirty minutes.
Grade 8 Spanish Program
Eighth graders begin their year by reading a short novel written completely in Spanish. Virtually all activities and homework are conducted in Spanish. For the second half of the year, we use a textbook from Spain that is written completely in Spanish. It covers general knowledge of the Spanish speaking word as well as grammar.
Tests and/or projects, as well as weekly homework determine the standard A-F grades on report cards. Classes are once a week for 45 minutes.
Transfer Students
Depending upon the amount of Spanish they have been exposed to, students who join Our Savior School before grade 5 or 6 generally do not need an extraordinary amount of remedial work. However, beginning in grade 5, a semi-independent “catch up” program is available if needed. Such arrangements are made on a case by case basis. For more information, contact the instructor.