Office of Curriculum, Technology, & Assessment

Program Title:  Primary Spanish

Instructor: Brenda Fisher

Program Length: 30 minutes

Dates: October 1, 2008 - March 25, 2009
Delivery Method: Satellite via video conferencing
Program Provider: StepStar (program is tape delayed)

Grades: K-3

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Overview: Students are introduced to over 300 Spanish vocabulary words, Spanish writing, and the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through high energy, visually appealing segments incorporating animated sequences, video clips and conversation instruction.

Components: Communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities.

Content Standards: http://doe.sd.gov/contentstandards/world/docs/world.pdf

Goal 1
Students will communicate in world languages for multiple purposes within various contexts.

Beginning (K-4) Standards

• 1.1 Use oral and written language to provide information, exchange ideas, and explain concepts in formal and informal communications.
• 1.2 Comprehend the main ideas and significant details in oral and written presentation in the target language.
• 1.3 Use accurate pronunciation and culturally appropriate gestures to clarify meaning and intent in formal and informal situations.
• 1.4 Determine when the comprehension of language surpasses the ability to produce it, and use circumlocution to successfully communicate messages.

Goal 2
Students will gain knowledge and understanding of other peoples and cultures through the study of the target language.

Beginning (K-4) Standards

• 2.1 Examine various interactions and patterns of behavior typical of the target culture.
• 2.2 Analyze various customs, traditions, beliefs, and values of the target culture.
• 2.3 Analyze various institutions and systems of the target culture.
• 2.4 Analyze the influence of significant artistic and scientific/technological contributions of the target culture on the world community.

Goal 3
Students will use world language to increase their understanding of the home language and culture.

Beginning (K-4) Standards

• 3.1 Analyze how linguistic elements are used to convey meaning in the home and target languages.
• 3.2 Analyze how grammatical structures of the target language correlate to the home language.
• 3.3 Analyze how the target culture has influenced the development of the home culture.

Goal 4
Students will use world languages to interact in multilingual communities and to analyze career options in a global marketplace.

Beginning (K-4) Standards

• 4.1 Use culturally authentic texts and media as a response for personal, academic, and professional growth.
• 4.2 Analyze the use of the target language in the community, state, nation, and world.
• 4.3 Evaluate career options and needs of corporation and businesses of the target language and culture.

Goal 5
Students will use knowledge and perspectives that can be gained only through the target language and culture.

Beginning (K-4) Standards

• 5.1 Integrate information and perspectives gained from the target language and culture into various aspects of learning.
• 5.2 Analyze the impact of current and historical events on the lives of people in the target
  culture.
• 5.3 Evaluate how different cultural perspectives influence people's reactions to world issues and events.

NOTE: Each site must audio mute upon connecting to the session to prevent voice activated moving of the cameras from site to site.

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