Spanish for Heritage and Native Speakers III: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Communication

Culture

Connections

Comparisons

Communities

Students will process oral, written, and/or visual messages in standard Spanish. (interpretive)

Students will interact verbally and/or in writing in standard Spanish. (interpersonal)

Students will present to an audience of listeners and/or readers in standard Spanish. (presentational)

Students will investigate the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.

Students will investigate the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.

Students will apply the Spanish language to reinforce and expand knowledge of other subject areas.

Students will recognize the distinctive contributions of the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Students will explain the similarities and differences between the Spanish language and the students' primary language.

Students will explain the similarities and differences between the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and the students' native culture.

Students will examine ways to use Spanish personally and professionally.

Comprehend authentic, complex literary and informational texts independently

Analyze elements of a short story in complex authentic texts

Analyze literary styles and techniques

Follow spontaneous, complex directions in a variety of unfamiliar situations

Interpret spontaneous, complex correspondence from a variety of sources

Differentiate between various accents, idiomatic expressions, and proverbs

Use intonation of syllables to recognize accentuation in complex structures

Defend opinions on a variety of topics in standard Spanish with supporting evidence

Sustain extended conversation on a variety of topics

Correspond in formal situations using correct register

Use persuasion to advocate a point of view orally and in writing

Substantiate opinions about historical events through elaboration, summarization, rephrasing, and synthesis of ideas in authentic literary texts

Communicate using complex sentences containing appropriate compound tenses and moods

Employ circumlocution skills to exchange information about complex or unfamiliar topics

Communicate using linguistic, structural, and grammatical variations<ul><li>compound-complex sentence structure</li><li>punctuation</li><li>spelling</li></ul>

The SLE is not appropriate for this level/course.

Formulate well-constructed and relevant compositions on a variety of complex topics

Sustain fluid extemporaneous presentations on complex subjects citing evidence and relevant examples

Respond in written or spoken standard Spanish to literary or musical works which illustrate historic events in Spanish-speaking communities in the United States and the world

Research a complex topic

Produce level-appropriate visual or multimedia projects with special characters using available technology

Use syntax, orthography, and pronunciation effectively according to language development level<ul><li>capitalization</li><li>phonetic homonyms (e.g., ll/y, g/j, s/c/z)</li><li>written accents</li></ul>

Investigate social, historical, and literary traditions and viewpoints of Spanish-speaking communities found in the United States and the world

Investigate the influence of other cultures on the language of Spanish-speaking communities

Interact using culturally appropriate behaviors in a variety of situations

Evaluate gender roles in history, literature, and the media in Spanish-speaking communities found in the United States and the world

Evaluate unique cultural perspectives reflected in practices

Research the influence of products and perspectives of indigenous groups of Spanish-speaking people found in the United States and the world

Create original work, in standard Spanish, if applicable, based on the arts of Spanish-speaking cultures

Analyze historical contributions of Spanish-speaking communities to the rest of the world through literature and music

Analyze, in standard Spanish, the relationship between environments and products of Spanish-speaking cultures

Evaluate the influence of historical events and figures on individual and group perspectives

Evaluate the influence of contemporary events on individual and group perspectives, in standard Spanish

Investigate the impact of geography on the economy of Spanish-speaking communities

Evaluate unique cultural perspectives reflected in products

Assess the validity, relevance, and sufficiency of the evidence in mass media, multimedia, and the Internet

Make connections between pre-Columbian societies and modern indigenous communities

Make connections between modern Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, the world, and pre-Columbian communities

Create original examples of artistic expression representative of Spanish-speaking communities, using available technology

Make connections between authentic games and sports and their origins

Gather and utilize information from credible authentic research sources in various disciplines

The SLE is not appropriate for this level/course.

Analyze the influence of notable Spanish speakers

Analyze causes and effects of the spread of Spanish language and culture

Analyze modern views of superstitions and legends, which influence daily life

Analyze the effects of political systems found in the United States and the Spanish-speaking world on daily life

Discuss, in standard Spanish using authentic sources, the political and economic implications of the interdependence that exists between the Spanish-speaking cultures and the world

Evaluate the assimilation of products of Spanish-speaking cultures into other cultures

Research the origins of various idioms, regionalisms, colloquialisms, and proverbs

Research the origins of various dialects, pitch, and intonation

Research storytelling traditions of indigenous peoples

Use Anglicisms and false cognates correctly in appropriate context

Recreate cultural traditions and celebrations of Spanish-speaking communities

Compare and contrast personal viewpoints on controversial issues to viewpoints within the Spanish-speaking communities

Compare familiar social systems to social systems of Spanish-speaking communities

Examine the role of businesses and media in Spanish-speaking communities, using available technology as appropriate

Explain the use of Spanish language skills in the community and beyond, using available technology as appropriate

Explain ways that service organizations support Spanish-speaking communities within the United States and globally

Simulate authentic activities representative of Spanish-speaking communities

Assess the need for Spanish literature within the local community

Examine purposes for communicating and/or collaborating with speakers of the Spanish language

Research occupation-specific vocabulary related to personal career goals