Executive Summary World Language Texts and Courses of

Executive Summary World Language Texts and Courses of Study Process o Spanish and French Committees were convened to: n Review and identify key course level requirements n Review and select texts using a rubric rating process n Write new courses of study that accelerate to advanced placement (AP) o o 7 -12 Principals reviewed- April 7, 2008 Curriculum Council approved- March 13, 2008 Recommendation Approve Texts and Courses of Study For: n Spanish 1, 2, 3 n Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2 n Spanish AP Language n French 1, 2, 3

Lodi Unified School District World Language Textbooks and Courses of Study April 1, 2008

Spanish Committee Members Olga Garcia (S)(SS) Bear Creek Andres Gil (S)(SS) Bear Creek Sandy Guidici (S) Bear Creek Alma Rossete (S) Bear Creek Sharon Petzold (S) Elkhorn Bill Davis (S)(SS) Lodi High Jim Duran (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Rosa Orejel (S)(SS)(AP) Lodi High Isabel Oram (S) Lodi High Cecilia Soto (S) Lodi High Kathleen Crowley(S) Lodi Middle Adriana Cruces (S) Mc. Nair Julio Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) Mc. Nair Rosa Hernandez (S)(SS)(AP) Mc. Nair Mary Moran (S) Mc. Nair Veronica Pena (S) Mc. Nair Kimberley James (S) Mc. Auliffe Marina Carranza (S)(SS) Serna Cindy Schmierer (S) Tokay Committee Dates Spanish 1 , 2, 3 Spanish Speakers AP Text 9 -27 -07 1 -25 -08 1 -11 -08 1 -25 -08 2 -5 -08 Course of Study 1 -25 -08 1 -11 -08 2 -1 -08 2 -7 -08 Completed 1, 2, 3

French Committee Members Todd Oesterman Judy Connolly Toni Tranel Sylvie Hallford Carole Funge Lodi High Mc Nair Bear Creek Tokay Committee Dates Text Selection February 25, 2008 Course of Study March 5, 2008

Committee Work o o Reviewed AP Course Requirements Re-paced Curriculum to accelerate to Advanced Placement (AP) n Levels AP, 3, 2, 1

World Language All Languages Levels → Listening & Speaking Reading Writing AP Elements 3 2 1 • Monologue/dialogue • Re-telling 60 seconds • 5 picture prompts & compare/contrast Conversation on variety of subjects (some errors) Social conversation in familiar topics • Ask & answer questions • Simple phrases • Read & compare texts fiction/non- fiction • Understand vocabulary in context • Analyze interaction between characters Read text & identify main idea (evaluate) Read text & identify main idea (explain) Respond to text with simple sentences • Use verb tense, function words & mood • Essay → expository Brief expository compositions with some detail revise… I-10 (revise for appropriate word choice and organization with variation in grammatical forms and spelling) Short paragraphs Writing process to write brief narratives (simple sentences)

World Language Spanish for Spanish Speakers Levels → Listening & Speaking 2 SS Converse on a variety of subjects • Persuasive arguments • Distinguish between formal & informal • Oral presentations Reading Writing Read a variety of genre & comprehend 1 SS • List & complete key concepts • Speaking using mostly standard grammar forms without code switching • Participate in social conversations • Oral presentations with emphasis on accurate pronunciation & diction • Vocabulary development • Multiple meanings, idioms • Identify cultural expressions • Recognize regional differences • Read text & use detailed sentences to identify main idea, distinguish between fact & opinion • Read independently • Recognize & correctly use Spanish syllabication • Vocabulary development Write compositions is a logical way with consistent use of standard grammatical forms Write sentences, paragraphs using standard grammatical forms • Organize ideas in a coherent form • Spelling & mechanics accents Grammar History & Culture Be able to identify & use standard grammatical forms Begin to identify & use parts of speech & standard grammatical forms • Identify parts of speech • Mechanics (accents) & punctuation • Spelling • Base words, prefix, affix, synonyms & antonyms Identify geography & history of Spanish speaking countries Knowledge of basic geography & history of Spanish speaking countries & cultures • Understand culture & historical influences on

Committee Work o Reviewed and Selected Texts n o program rating rubrics, discussions Developed new Courses of Study

Recommended Texts o o o Spanish 1, 2, 3 o Descubre, Levels 1, 2, 3 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2 o El Espanol Para Nosotros, Spanish AP Language o Higher Learning, 2008 Levels 1, 2 Mc. Graw Hill, 2006 Abriendo Paso Lectura, & Abriendo Paso Gramatica Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008 o French 1, 2, 3 Vista o Bien dit! Levels 1, 2, 3 Holt Rinehart & Winston, 2008

Text Elements o Aligned to World Language Standards n n n Listening & Speaking Reading Writing Grammar History & Culture o Provide sequential preparation for AP o Assessment & Technology

Conclusion The World Language Committees recommend approval of: n Texts Presented n Courses of Study