The modern languages Curriculum has been designed to meet the requirements of an effective language program that promotes multicultural respect and awareness in the school community. It has been organized by topics to make the instruction relevant to student's experiences; therefore, the process of learning a modern languages allows teachers to create interesting and interactive classes that bring together students with diverse cultural backgrounds. In addition, a great effort is made to inform and experience about Venezuelan and Latin American cultures through special activities during the school year as part of the curriculum.
Spanish 1
This is an integrated literature and language course. The students will learn how to deal with their mother tongue in oral and written forms. They will learn the research techniques applied to encyclopedias, newspapers, commercials and internet resources. This course will connect with interdisciplinary subjects, providing elements to work with the areas of interaction: Approaches to learning, Community and Service, Environment, Homo Faber and Health and Social Education. This course has two sections: the grammatical structures and the literary analysis of Latin-American texts. Additionally, it offers the opportunity to learn about Venezuelan history and geography topics.
Spanish 2
This course builds on the work begun in Spanish 1 and continues to develop the study of language and literature. The students' skills in speaking, listening, writing, reading, and viewing are at the center of the course. The students learn how to apply different group techniques such as cooperative learning activities, research groups, forum, Socratic seminars and the like. They also have the opportunity to review selected books based on civilization and culture. They start studying different trends in contemporary literature, from an analytical and critical point of view and relating them to the areas of interaction. The students continue learning about 18th and 19th century Venezuelan history.
Spanish 3
This is the third year in Spanish as a first language in the MYP program. The main goal of this subject is to reinforce the complex grammatical structures of the language. Students are exposed to most verb tenses in Spanish, including all the indicative and subjunctive moods. The students build up a programmed study of the main literary genders such as poems, dramatics and essay texts. They can also rewrite texts of dramatic scripts, poetry, letters and others using narrative techniques. Venezuelan 20th century history is taught in this course as well as the political organization of the country.
Spanish 4
The Spanish 4 course follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program in which key areas of interaction give the course a distinctive identity. These include: Approaches to Learning, Environment, Health and Social education, Homo Faber and Community and Service. This is a challenging academic program with a holistic emphasis on knowledge acquisition and an awareness of appropriate links with other disciplines. It is an integrated literature and language course, designed to teach the students grammatical skills as well as literature. The students learn to read literature with a critical eye and they study a wide variety of literary texts: novels, short stories, poetry, and plays, to which they are encouraged to respond creatively and critically. The course includes the study of different styles and characteristics that form literary schools, tendencies, and general literary currents such as Modernism, the Creole's literary current, Regionalism and the Twentieth Century "Avant Garde" Classical and theatrical production.
Spanish 5
The Spanish 5 course follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program in which key areas of interaction give the course a distinctive identity. These include: Approaches to Learning, Environment, Health and Social education, Homo Faber and Community and Service. This is a challenging academic program with a holistic emphasis on knowledge acquisition and an awareness of appropriate links to other disciplines. It is an integrated literature and language course, designed to teach the students grammatical skills as well as literature. The students acquire essential elements of critical literature and study a wide variety of literary texts: novels, short stories, poetry, and plays, to which they are encouraged to respond creatively and critically. The course includes the study of different styles and characteristics that form literary schools, tendencies, and general literary currents such as Modernism, the Creole's literary current, Regionalism and the Twentieth Century "Avant Garde" Classical and theatrical production.
IB Spanish A1 & A2 SL/HL 1
The students begin the IB A1 and A2 Program language which they will complete during IB A1 and A2 Spanish 2,. The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the political and socio-cultural Latin American problems so that they can better understand the authors from this culture. They will keep developing critical and analytical literature skills and will be able to determine the structure and the elements as well as monologue techniques of the different texts under study.
IB Spanish A1 SL/HL 2
This course offers the highest level in Spanish and the opportunity to take the IB A1Language exam. Students acquire the knowledge of Spanish and Latin American Literature and its relationship to World Literature. They also study in detail different genres originally written in Spanish as well as excerpts based on text books written in different styles such as narrative, lyric or poetry. A free selection of literature based on the school criteria is also introduced. Extra readings allow students to use the skills of literacy analysis and acquire a more specific knowledge of the Spanish Language.
IB Spanish B SL/HL 1
This course is designed for students with a minimum of two years of previous study of Spanish. Students review and improve their knowledge of the language with oral and written exercises. They acquire the skills required to write complex essays and to express their opinions about contemporary issues. One of the objectives of this course is to prepare students for the IB language B program which includes communication techniques, civilization and literature. The main focus of the course is on language acquisition including the four primary skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills are developed through the study and use of a range of written and spoken material extending from everyday oral exchanges to literary texts, all related to the cultures under study.
IB Spanish B SL/HL 2
The students complete the IB Language B two year program. The purpose of this course is to enable them to deepen their knowledge of the Spanish Language and of Latin American Literature. A major objective of this course is to prepare students for the IB Language B examination in Spanish. Students are therefore taught the necessary skills which include reading, writing, listening and speaking in the target language. These skills are not taught or assessed in isolation, but rather in an integrated and unified fashion resulting in actual communication. In addition to producing effective communicators in the language, this course also exposes students to the culture of the language. Thus they learn to appreciate the language, understand its relevance in the American continent and the rest of the world, and develop the skills that will enable them to become life-long learners of Spanish.
Spanish as a Foreign Language 1
The main goal of this course is to allow students to be exposed to the Spanish -language for the first time. It will enable them to start communicating effectively after being introduced to the 4 basic skills. Activities related to reading, writing, listening and speaking such as dialogues, role playing, listening exercises, reading short stories, and writing short paragraphs will be used in the class to expose them to a variety of daily situations. The students will also be able to identify and understand different kind of accents used in the Spanish-speaking countries. This course, based on the MYP program for a second language, also offers to 11th graders. the first year of the IB ab initio program.
Spanish as a Foreign Language 2
This course has been designed for students who have previously acquired the skills of SFL I or have been tested to be placed in this class. Students will have the opportunity to improve, reinforce and use the skills already acquired as well as to apply them to real life situations. More grammatical structures and vocabulary will be introduced in order to stimulate them to prepare and perform better in the class and outside. This course also offers the opportunity to know a little about the people, customs, and culture of Hispanic countries. The MYP program is wrapped up with our program for middle school and it also gives seniors the opportunity to get ready to sit the IB ab initio exam.
Spanish as a Foreign Language 3
The students now possess a basic knowledge of the language but continue to develop the four skills through activities that focus on meaningful personal communication. They learn new concepts and reinforce previously learned ones. They are taught to express their ideas, feelings and opinions in normal, everyday settings. They also learn more about the culture of Spanish-speaking people and become aware of the similarities and differences between different cultures and peoples. In order to prepare for the IB program, students are taught how to write summaries, narratives, descriptive essays as well as comments on simple texts. Those who have completed SFL 3 are prepared to take the IB Language B standard level exam. A 10th grader should also be able to take the MYP test for Spanish as a second language.
Spanish as a Foreign Language 4 & 5
These two year-long courses are offered to students who have already completed three basic levels of Spanish as a foreign language. The main objective of this course is to prepare students for the IB Language B examination in Spanish as well as the MYP evaluation course work. Thus students are taught the necessary skills which include reading, writing, listening and speaking in the target language. These skills are not taught or assessed in isolation, but rather in an integrated way, helping the students to become effective communicators in the language. This course also exposes students to the Hispanic culture, teaching them to appreciate the language, understand its relevance in the American continent and the rest of the world, and develop the skills that will enable them to become life-long learners and producers of Spanish. The students are exposed to different levels of literary genres and are introduced to different topics about civilization and culture.
French 1
This is a course designed for beginners. It aims to develop the four language skills necessary to enable the students to use the target language efficiently and to acquire a basic knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. It is divided into a number of topics or themes, each with set objectives. The content to be covered includes numbers, dates, days of week, months and seasons, the weather, the time, family and friends, shopping, fashion, food and drink, hobbies and holidays. Grammatical concepts are introduced; e.g., direct and indirect object pronouns, passé compose and some irregular verbs, with emphasis on communication. Whenever possible, students are asked to approach their tasks through the MYP lenses: ATL, Environment, Homo Faber, Community and Service, Health and Social Education.
French 2
French 2 is a course designed for students who have acquired a basic knowledge of the language. It incorporates topics set in authentic contexts to enable the students to deepen their knowledge of the four language skills. The year is divided into a number of units, each with set objectives. The practical situations which are more sophisticated are studied in depth. The content to be covered includes talking about self and school, describing feelings, shopping, weekend activities and leisure, vacation plans etc. Grammar structures are further developed e.g. object pronouns, most regular and irregular verbs in the present, past and future tenses. The language program is enriched with videos, magazines and role-play. Whenever possible, students are asked to approach their tasks through the MYP lenses: ATL, Environment, Homo Faber, Community and Service, Health and Social Education.
French 3
The students possess a basic knowledge of the language but continue to develop the four skills through activities that focus on meaningful personal communication. They learn new concepts and reinforce previously learned ones, learn to express their ideas, feelings and opinions in natural, everyday settings, and also learn more about the culture of French-speaking countries. They thus become aware of the similarities and differences between cultures and peoples. In order to prepare for the IB Program, students are taught how to write summaries, comments on simple texts, as well as narratives and descriptive essays. They become familiarized with some French-speaking authors by reading and commenting on excerpts of their writings. Whenever possible, they are asked to approach their tasks through the MYP lenses: ATL, Environment, Homo Faber, Community and Service, Health and Social Education.
Texts: En Voyage, Le Petit Prince (Saint Exupery), Paroles (Prévert)
IB French B SL/HL 1 & 2
This course is designed for students with a minimum of two years of French. The Language B program is communicative, focusing principally on the interaction between speakers of the target language, as well as on the study of texts and the assimilation of facts about the country or countries in which the language is spoken. The main focus of the course is on the acquisition of language as well as the four primary skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. These language skills are developed through the study and use of a range of written and spoken material. Such material extends from everyday oral exchanges to literary texts, and it is related to the cultures studied. The Language B syllabus is composed of three integrated parts:
HL French contains more literary texts and activities, and demands a higher level of sophistication than the SL.
Este curso ofrece al alumnado de quinto grado, un conjunto de estrategias orientadas al desarrollo de destrezas y habilidades para que domine el proceso linguísistico - ortográfico. Así como desarrollar en ellos la sensibilidad y el buen gusto por la lectura, aprendiendo a utilizarla como medio de información útil para la solución de un problema específico.
Este curso está diseñado para niños de 10 años de edad. Continuando así el proceso de aprendizaje de la lengua iniciado en la etapa mediante el desarrollo y el afianzamiento de las habilidades y destrezas en las cuatro actividades del lenguaje: escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir.
En la enseñanza-aprendizaje las actividades básicas del lenguaje deben darse como un proceso interrelacionado en el que se integren los diferentes aspectos del lenguaje.
El objetivo principal de este programa para el 3er. grado es continuar introduciendo las cuatro destrezas del idioma: oír, hablar, leer y escribir.
Familiarizar a los estudiantes en la composición y redacción de textos cortos que les permita diferenciar los elementos de las formas expresivas: narración, descripción, diálogo y exposición.
Introducir al estudiante a la presentación de ideas con coherencia y sentido, en forma escrita e iniciarlos en el comentario y análisis de textos elementales.
Desarrollar y reforzar los objetivos del grado anterior, enfatizando la lectura y la escritura
Propiciar el desarrollo de las capacidades de comprensión y expresión tanto orales como escritas que les permitan el uso fluido de la lengua en cualquier situación y para cualquier finalidad.
Lograr que los alumnos adquieran habilidades y destrezas en la lectura y escritura, además de incorporarlos a su mundo exterior y despertar su interés a través de variadas actividades que desarrollen su ingenio y conocimientos y aplicarlos en situaciones previstas.
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