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Language Choices for grades 6-8

Presentation to the current 5th grade students

Why is it important to study another language?

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Why is it important to study another language?

Study of A FOREIGN LANGUAGE can …

• Increase your ability to read, write, speak, and

listen in the other languages you know.

• Give you the ability to communicate with others

who do not speak your language.

• Give you a new perspective through the study of
• ther cultures.

Why is it important to study another language?

Study of A FOREIGN LANGUAGE can …

• Help you bring up your test scores- many

recent studies show that studying a foreign language can increase your abilities in Math and English.

• “Open doors” for you in the future with job

and educational opportunities.

Foreign Language Program at CMS

• After the vacation, you will choose one of the 4 following

languages as the language you will study for grades 6, 7, and 8. The languages are:

• Chinese
• French
• Latin
• Spanish
• You will not be able to switch languages after 6th or 7th

grade, so make sure you choose your language carefully! The language you choose is a 3 year commitment!

In the 6th grade…

• You will have 2 quarters of a Foreign

Language class. Your class will meet for 2 of the 4 quarters.

In the 7th and 8th grades…

• You will have your Foreign Language class

every day all year. It will be one of your major subjects.

By the end of the 8th grade…

• The goal is to master the level 1 of the language.
• With mastery of level 1, you will be able to enter

your language class in 9th grade at the 2nd level. BUT…

• If you want to switch languages, you can do so

after the 8th grade and start a new language in 9th grade.

A few important things to remember…

• All languages are taught at the beginner level.

If you are a heritage speaker of a language, the courses here are not a good match for

• you. Please choose another language to study.

For example, if you speak Chinese with your family, do not select Chinese as your language to study next year.

A few important things to remember…

• We sometimes have to place students in their

2nd choice language. So when deciding, please make sure you indicate your 1st language choice and your 2nd language choice. Think carefully about the languages you choose because you are not guaranteed your 1st choice.

The Language Selection Process

• Today you have will hear a brief overview of

what each language offers

• Later this week you will have “mini-lessons”
• n each language to get an idea of some

activities done in the classes.

• On Thursday, May 10, Ms. Tanner will visit each class

to give a lesson in French and Ms. Zhang will give a lesson in Chinese.

• On Friday, May 11, Ms. Manca will give a lesson in

Latin and Ms. Sánchez in Spanish.

The Language Selection Process

• Next week, your parents/ guardians will

receive the language selection sheet via email. You and your parents/ guardians will fill the sheet out together and submit it online.

• On this electronic form you will indicate your

1st language choice and your 2nd language choice.

La clase de español

Why should I study Spanish?

Why should I study Spanish?

Spanish is the official language in 20 different countries! It is also the second most common language in the United States.

Knowing Spanish can help when you:

• Travel
• Apply to college
• Get a job
• Communicate with Spanish-speakers in this

country

Why should I study Spanish?

What are some things I will learn if I study Spanish?

What are some things I will learn if I study Spanish?

You will learn about the cult cultures of different Spanish-speaking countries including:

• Typical foods eaten
• What a Spanish-speaking school is like
• Some special celebrations in the Spanish-

speaking world and much much more!

What are some things I will learn if I study Spanish?

You will learn how to commun

• mmunicate information about

things like:

• How you are feeling
• What you like and dislike
• What you do in your free time
• Places you go
• Foods you eat

and much much more!

How How will I learn Spanish?

How will I learn Spanish?

You will learn Spanish while having fun! Some activities include:

• Playing a variety of games
• Conducting surveys
• Exchanging information in communicative

activities

• Listening to music
• Watching Spanish videos

and much much more!

LATIN LATIN

Latin is a language, dead as dead can be… First it killed the Romans, and now it’s killing me!

Sa Salve!

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Le cours de français

Why shouLd i study french?

French is spoken by nearly 300 million people around the world in parts of North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Knowing French can help you:

• Broaden your horizons
• Discover new cultures
• Communicate with French-speakers in our

country and around the world Knowing French is also valuable when you:

• Travel
• Apply for college
• Get a job

Le français, c’est fantastique!

What are some things i WiLL Learn if i study french?

You will learn about the cuLtures of different French-speaking countries including:

• Student life in a French-speaking school
• Leisure activities in French-speaking countries
• Food eaten around the French-speaking world
• Family life in French-speaking countries

You will learn how to communicate information about things like:

• How you are feeling
• What you like and dislike
• What you do at school and in your free time
• Places you go
• Foods you eat

hoW WiLL i Learn french?

You will learn French while having fun! Some activities include:

• Playing a games
• Creating and performing dialogues
• Asking and answering questions

through surveys and communicative activities

• Listening to French language music
• Watching French language videos

The Chinese Class

中文课

Zhong wen ke

Why Should I study Chinese?

一 For every 5 people in the world, there is

• ne speaking Chinese!

二 Discover new culture China is one of the world’s oldest and richest continuous cultures, over 5000 years. 三 Knowing Chinese can help you:

• Apply for College
• Get a job
• Travel

Is Chinese hard?

Not at all!

Chinese has a relatively uncomplicated grammar.

• “No past, no future” in grammar
• No complicated verbs!

In English: eat/ate/eaten In Chinese: 吃 chī cat/cats 猫māo

Is Chinese hard?

Not at all!

• Picture-like characters
• Four different tones: if you like

music, you will love Chinese!

What are some things that I will learn if I study Chinese?

You will learn Chinese c cultu ture including the following topics:

• Traditional Chinese festivals and celebration
• Typical food eaten
• Traditioanl parts of life

Chinese calligraphy, 12 zodiac and Tai Chi

• What Chinese school is like, what chinese children like to

play

• Famous historic and cultural site

You will also learn how to communicate in Chinese with the topics like:

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Pinyin, and Characters

• ฀

Self-introduction and family

• ฀

What do you like or dislike

• ฀

What you do in your free time

• ฀

Place you go

• ฀

Shopping

You will learn Chinese by:

• Playing fun games (traditional and

modern)

• Making beautiful handicrafts
• Writing calligraphy
• Creating and performing dialogues
• Listing to Chinese music
• Watching Chinese language video

and much much more…

Are there any questions?