DESCRIPTION:

Spanish 1 is an introductory, year-long course with no prerequisite. It counts as one year of high school Spanish.  The course provides essential vocabulary and grammar structures needed for real-life communication. Students access various interactive materials to practice their skills. The instructor uses a variety of techniques to help students develop competency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the beginning level. The course integrates cultural lessons throughout and includes a mid-term and final exam.

The typical minimum college language requirement is two consecutive years of a single foreign language. Many selective colleges require three to four years of a foreign language.

Teacher: Lauren Chriscoe     lhchriscoe@gmail.com

PREREQUISITES:

None. Students grades 8-12 are eligible for Spanish 1.

TEXTS:

Realidades 1 textbook Pearson Prentice Hall, 2011.

Realidades 1 workbook. You can order the workbook here through Amazon or here through Savvas. If you purchase the workbook through Savvas, it is listed as Leveled Vocabulary and Grammar Workbook 1.

Please purchase the textbook used (or new if desired) and the workbook new.

Binder with notebook paper