Middle School World Language
Spanish
Sixth graders receive one semester of Spanish as they move into their middle school years. During this time, they transition from their elementary workbook curriculum and move into a more grammar-focused style by translating silly stories and perfecting the basic vocabulary introduced in earlier grades.
Seventh and eighth grade Spanish is a two-year program focused on teaching the main content of high school-level 1 Spanish, and in some high schools, even part of their Spanish II programs. At this level, Spanish is an elective class. We divide this class into two different groups: 7th graders take the Intermediate class, and 8th graders take Advanced Spanish. The seventh graders meet twice a week for 50-minute periods, and the eighth graders meet three times a week for 50 minutes.
In both 7th and 8th grade, we do grammar exercises, record conversations, sing worship songs, practice writing, have weekly homework, read 2 novels, play games, and have many other interesting activities. All of the assignments can be accessed online through Google Classroom, which helps students who have extracurricular activities stay engaged in class.
Most students who participate in Intermediate and Advanced Spanish can go on to enroll in a high school Spanish II program, but placement depends on their high school’s policy.