100 10075
120 Spanish IV (HON) 390
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140 one semester
150 9-12
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170 1
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210 30.0 World Language
211 1.9.1
212 1.9.2
213 1.9.3
214 1.9.4
215 1.9.5
216 1.9.6
220 08.1 Social Studies - History
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224 2.9.2
225 2.9.3
226 2.9.4
230 08.3 Social Studies - Geography
231 2.9.5
232 3.9.2
233 3.9.3
234 3.9.5
235 4.9.1
236 4.9.2
240 23.3 Language Arts - Communicating with Others
241 4.9.4
242 4.9.5
243 5.9.1
244 5.9.2
245 5.9.3
246 5.9.4
250 06.0 Physical Education
251 6.9.1
252 6.9.2
253 7.9.1
254 8.9.1
255 8.9.2
256 8.9.6
300 As stated in Connecticut's 2005 World Language Curriculum Framework, there are six domains and nine content standards which frame world language content:  
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300 COMMUNICATION
300 1.How do I use another language to communicate with others?
300 2.How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
300 3.How do I present information, concepts, and ideas in another language in a way that is understood?
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300 CULTURES
300 1.How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another culture?
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300 CONNECTIONS
300 1.How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to reinforce and expand my knowledge of other disciplines, and vice versa?
300 2.How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to broaden and deepen my understanding of that language and culture and access and use information that would otherwise be unavailable to me?
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300 COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES
300 1. How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences, and interactions across languages?
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300 COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES
300 1. How do I demonstrate an understanding of the similarities, differences, and interactions across cultures?
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300 COMMUNITIES
300 1.How do I use my knowledge of language and culture to enrich my life and broaden my opportunities?
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400 Honors Spanish IV, taught exclusively in Spanish, expands and edifies the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as the five C's of foreign language learning (i.e. communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities).
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400 At this level, emphasis is placed on the practical use of basic skills previously learned in Spanish I-III, integrating them into the creation of complex and sophisticated conversations and compositions.
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400 Subject matter to be covered includes a review of grammar and vocabulary from levels I-III and an introduction to finer points of grammar (i.e., prepositions, seven simple tenses, seven compound tenses, formal and informal commands, direct and indirect object pronouns, idiomatic expressions, passive voice, if clauses, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, superlatives and comparatives) and new vocabulary; as well as a continuation of the study  of the products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world.   
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500 Students in Honors Spanish IV will exhibit the ability to achieve the following skills specifically stated by the Connecticut State Department of Education World Languages Curriculum Framework:
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500 COMMUNICATION
500 -- engage in conversation and correspondence, provide and obtain information, express feelings, and exchange opinions,
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500 -- understand and interpret spoken and written language on a variety of topics, 
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500 -- present information, concepts, and ideas to listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
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500 CULTURES
500 -- demonstrate an understanding of the products, practices, and perspectives of the cultures studied and use their cultural knowledge for interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational communication.
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500 CONNECTIONS
500 -- reinforce and expand their knowledge of other areas of study through the world language, and vice versa,
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500 -- acquire and use information from a variety of sources only available in the world language.
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500 COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES
500 -- demonstate literacy and an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons across languages.
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500 COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES
500 -- demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons across cultures.
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500 COMMUNITIES
500 -- use the world language and their cultural knowledge both within and beyond the school setting for personal enjoyment, enrichment, and active participation.
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600 All Spanish IV students will:
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600 -- Compare and contrast culture based on authentic texts and products,
600 -- Read and respond orally and in written form to articles pertaining to current events, 
600 -- Write essays synthesizing information from other sources (i.e., print and audio),
600 -- Respond in oral and written form to pictures using the target language,
600 -- Listen to the target language via videos, cd's, and music,
600 -- Listen to AP practice dialogues and narrations,
600 -- Express feelings and opinions in oral and written form,
600 -- Read, summarize, and discuss information regarding the Hispanic and Spanish culture,
600 -- Give oral presentations (assigned projects),
600 -- Participate in grammar and vocabulary-building activities,
600 -- Create thematic-based vocabulary and/or cultural projects,
600 -- Role play real life situations,
600 -- Read literature and other texts in the target language and respond to them in written and oral form,
600 -- Review previous levels'  vocabulary and grammar,
600 -- Develop and record individual responses via a mobile language laboratory,
600 -- Participate and practice AP-simulated conversations. 
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700 Students will be assessed by the following: 
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700 Daily oral participation
700 Listening comprehension activities
700 Vocabulary quizzes
700 Chapter tests
700 Grammar quizzes
700 CAPT-style essays
700 Oral presentations
700 Projects
700 Essays
700 Daily homework assignments
700 Mid-term examination
700 Final examination
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700 Midterm exam: 100% qualitative
700 Final exam: 40-50% quantitative, 50-60% qualitative
800 Students may experience the following: guest speakers, holiday celebrations, cooking, singing, movies, PowerPoint presentations, a world language concert, trip(s) to restaurant(s), letters to pen-pal(s), travel and study abroad 
820 Amsco - Review Text in Spanish Two Years
820 Pepino Gonzalez detective reading series: El secuestro, La casa embrujada, La momia
820 El Conde Lucanor, El Cid, Don Quijote de la Mancha
820 CD selections
820 Legends
820 Magazines
820 Radio announcements
820 Dictionary
820 501 verbs
820 World maps
820 Authentic products
820 AP practice materials
820 Mobile Language Lab
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840 The following additional standards are also applicable to the Spanish IV curriculum:
840 World Languages:
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840 10.0.9.9.1
840 10.0.9.9.2
840 10.0.9.9.3
840 10.0.9.9.5
840 Language Arts Reading and Responding
840 23.1.1.9.1
840 23.1.1.9.3
840 23.1.2.9.2
840 Language Arts Communicating with Others
840 23.3.1.9.1
840 23.3.2.9.3
840 23.3.1.9.3
840 Social Studies and Geography
840 8.3.1.9.1
840 8.3.1.9.5
840 History
840 08.1.1.9.3
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840 After-school tutoring is offered by teacher for assistance in Spanish IV.  Spanish IV students often tutor lower level Spanish students. 
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840 Students may be nominated for Spanish National Honor Society based on the bylaws of the Society.
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