Language Choices for grades 6-8 Presentation to the current 5 th grade students
Why is it important to study another language? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE5kIZ0Qyrelatedzw&feature=
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 other 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 6 th or 7 th grade, so make sure you choose your language carefully! The language you choose is a 3 year commitment!
In the 6 th grade… • You will have 2 quarters of a Foreign Language class. Your class will meet for 2 of the 4 quarters. In the 7 th and 8 th 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 8 th 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 9 th grade at the 2 nd level. BUT… • If you want to switch languages, you can do so after the 8 th grade and start a new language in 9 th 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 2 nd choice language. So when deciding, please make sure you indicate your 1 st language choice and your 2 nd language choice. Think carefully about the languages you choose because you are not guaranteed your 1 st 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” on 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 1 st language choice and your 2 nd language choice.
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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.
Why should I study Spanish? Knowing Spanish can help when you: • Travel • Apply to college • Get a job • Communicate with Spanish-speakers in this country
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 ommunicate 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!
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