MIDDLE SCHOOL WORLD LANGUAGE
Language classes are not only interdisciplinary but multi-sensory delving into the history, food, and culture of a region. The aroma of ethnic cooking often wafts from the Whalen Common room as students and teachers immerse themselves in the language, camaraderie, and senses brought on by an exotic meal. Most students take four years of World Languages in upper school including AP offerings. Students participate in lively, interactive, multi-media classes. Long Trail also offers several trips abroad to Spanish- or French-speaking countries for more language and cultural immersion.
WORLD LANGUAGE FACULTY
WORLD LANGUAGE OFFERINGS
Full year
SPANISH 1A introduces Spanish in a two-year conversation and skills-based program. Students are encouraged to speak through role playing, use of puppets, music, paired activities, and dialogues they create. Total Physical Response with storytelling and various cultural projects are included. Texts: Bravo-1 (McDougal Littell, 1995) and supplemental material.
Full year
SPANISH 1B continues their study using a communicative approach and integrating cultural projects. Dialogues, drama, storytelling, and readings reinforce comprehension and expression. Students continue to expand grammar and reading comprehension skills. Texts: Bravo-1 (McDougal Littell, 1995) and supplemental material.
Full year 1 credit
SPANISH 2A expands conversational, communication, and writing skills. Supplemental materials and projects augment the class text. Students continue to learn about the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Text: Spanish for Mastery II (McDougal Littell, 2000) and supplemental material.
Full year
FRENCH 1A & 1B are elementary introductions to French encompassing basic reading, writing, and speaking skills using various methods including story-telling, skit-writing, acting, music, poetry and games. Texts: Bon Voyage 1 (Glencoe).
Full year 1 credit
FRENCH 2A continues building on skills learned in French 1 with more emphasis on verbs and includes the following cultural projects: Chateaux, Notre Dame, Joan of Arc, Roland et Durendal, Tristan et Yseut, Louis XIV, French Revolution, Impressionism, and France in World War II. Texts: Bon Voyage 2 (Glencoe).
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