Welcome to language class for the 2020-2021 academic year! Undoubtedly, this year will be unlike any other. Fortunately, North Middle School has always worked to establish a strong sense of community and support; I have every faith this sense of togetherness, humanity and strength will carry us through these uncharted waters.
As I enjoy teaching and love languages, I am excited to be your child's teacher. Please now that, before content or communicative skill comes an adjustment period that works to establish a sense of security, well-being and confidence during an unsure time. To that end, much of the class time initially will be focused on transitioning to a setting from which we all have been removed for the past six months. In terms of language, we will initially be reviewing previously learned content, spending more time on material from the Spring, when we began Distance Learning. After this review, we will then move forward to new content. As we are in unique circumstances, I approach this plan with the awareness that it could change instantaneously.
Throughout the year, we will focus on the four communicative skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of language experiences. It is my hope that not only does your child learn to communicate effectively in French or Spanish, but that they develop an appreciation for learning, culture and languages.
French 7/Spanish 7 are intermediate level-one courses, where students are prepared for the high-school level class. There is more of an emphasis on grammatical structures than in French 6/Spanish 6, and vocabulary is recycled from the previous year and becomes more specific. French 8 is a high-school level, credit-bearing course. Usually the FLACS Proficiency Assessment is administered at the conclusion of this year, and the scores are posted to high-school transcripts.
The course outlines with specifics as to the structure of the classes will be distributed in class, and are available in Google Classroom. Generally speaking, language classes meet everyday, and homework in written form, will be given two to three times a week. However, each student is expected to study independently using class notes, vocabulary lists or other resources on a nightly basis. Homework calendars and assignments may be found in Google Classroom OR on the appropriate tab above.
The official language test day for the LOTE department for this year is Tuesday. Quizzes or other assessments may be given on any day. Extra Help will be given on Monday by appointment.
I look forward to meeting and working collaboratively with each of you.
~Dra
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 516 441-4500
Please be advised assignments are not accepted electronically unless distributed through Google Classroom. Email may be checked during school hours only.
As I enjoy teaching and love languages, I am excited to be your child's teacher. Please now that, before content or communicative skill comes an adjustment period that works to establish a sense of security, well-being and confidence during an unsure time. To that end, much of the class time initially will be focused on transitioning to a setting from which we all have been removed for the past six months. In terms of language, we will initially be reviewing previously learned content, spending more time on material from the Spring, when we began Distance Learning. After this review, we will then move forward to new content. As we are in unique circumstances, I approach this plan with the awareness that it could change instantaneously.
Throughout the year, we will focus on the four communicative skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of language experiences. It is my hope that not only does your child learn to communicate effectively in French or Spanish, but that they develop an appreciation for learning, culture and languages.
French 7/Spanish 7 are intermediate level-one courses, where students are prepared for the high-school level class. There is more of an emphasis on grammatical structures than in French 6/Spanish 6, and vocabulary is recycled from the previous year and becomes more specific. French 8 is a high-school level, credit-bearing course. Usually the FLACS Proficiency Assessment is administered at the conclusion of this year, and the scores are posted to high-school transcripts.
The course outlines with specifics as to the structure of the classes will be distributed in class, and are available in Google Classroom. Generally speaking, language classes meet everyday, and homework in written form, will be given two to three times a week. However, each student is expected to study independently using class notes, vocabulary lists or other resources on a nightly basis. Homework calendars and assignments may be found in Google Classroom OR on the appropriate tab above.
The official language test day for the LOTE department for this year is Tuesday. Quizzes or other assessments may be given on any day. Extra Help will be given on Monday by appointment.
I look forward to meeting and working collaboratively with each of you.
~Dra
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 516 441-4500
Please be advised assignments are not accepted electronically unless distributed through Google Classroom. Email may be checked during school hours only.