World Language
We are advocates for a proficiency-base instructional approach to the learning of world languages. We want our students to be able to apply and use the language they study in real world situations, and we provide them with the opportunity to demonstrate their acquired language skills on a daily basis, inside and outside of the classroom.
By the end of Spanish III or Portuguese III, students can expect to reach at least Intermediate-Mid to Intermediate-High proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening based on the national standards provided by ACTFL's Performance Descriptors and Proficiency Guidelines.
Students who score Intermediate-High or above in reading, writing, speaking and listening on the national STAMP Assessment will earn the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy, provided that they also have an English MCAS score of 240 or above. Those students who score Advanced in all categories will receive the State Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction, provided they also have an English MCAS score of 260 or above. These awards will be presented in the form of a Seal on the student's diploma and the award will also be noted on the student's transcript. The granting of the Seal of Biliteracy is Massachusetts' official recognition of students who are literate in two languagese or more.
World Language
Grade 9
1802 – SPANISH I CP1 1 CREDIT
Spanish I is designed for students who wish to apply to colleges that have a foreign language entrance requirement. The course is a communication-based program that integrates material applicable to the world of work. Students will have ample opportunity to practice speaking Spanish through dialogues and question-and-answer exercises. A limited introduction is given to Spanish and Latin American cultures. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1812 - SPANISH II CP1 1 CREDIT
Spanish II, a continuation of Spanish I, is designed for students who wish to apply to colleges that have a foreign language entrance requirement. The review material is expanded and enhanced. Also, emphasis is placed on students increasing their communication skills. As in Spanish I, consideration is given to the study of Spanish and Latin American culture and histories. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1822 – SPANISH III CP1 1 CREDIT
Spanish III begins with a comprehensive review of the curriculum taught in Spanish I and II. Students will utilize authentis resources such as promotional videos, radio programs and news reports to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will explore the themes of school and extracurricular activities, the culture of a family and communities throughout the world within the interpretive, interpersonal, presentational and interculture communicative modes so that they are able to communicate about topics that are connected to them and their familiar environment.
1832 – SPANISH IV CP 1 CREDIT
This course is appropriate for students who have completed Spanish III and are prepared to take on the challenge of an advanced language course or who are native Spanish speakers that are looking to take a language class. This class is also appropriate for graduates of Framingham's two-way immersion program. Spanish IV begins with a comprehensive review of the curriculum taught in Spanish III and will focus on communication in all modes (presentational speaking and writing, interpersonal, and interpretive listening and reading). Students will utilize authentic resources such as speeches, videos, and newspaper articles to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
1702 – PORTUGUESE I CP 1 1 CREDIT
Portuguese I is designed to be a combination of grammar-based and communication-based programs that integrate material applicable to the world of work. In addition to vocabulary and grammar exercises, students also have ample opportunity to practice speaking Portuguese through dialogues and question-and-answer exercises. A limited introduction is given to Portuguese and Latin American cultures. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1712 - PORTUGUESE II CP 1 1 CREDIT
Students continue to further develop and improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of Portuguese, as well as reading and writing practice in the target language using a variety of activities incorporating familiar vocabulary and structures. Supplementary materials are introduced to enhace language use. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Grade 10
1812 – SPANISH II CP1 1 CREDIT
Spanish II, a continuation of Spanish I, is designed for students who wish to apply to colleges that have a foreign language entrance requirement. The review material is expanded and enhanced. Also, emphasis is placed on students increasing their communication skills. As in Spanish I, consideration is given to the study of Spanish and Latin American culture and histories. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1822 – SPANISH III CP1 1 CREDIT
Spanish III begins with a comprehensive review of the curriculum taught in Spanish I and II. Students will utilize authentic resources such as promotional videos, radio programs and news reports to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will explore the themes of school and extracurricular activities, the culture of a family and communities throughout the world within the interpretive, interpersonal, presentational and intercultural communicative modes so that they are able to communicate about topics that are connected to them and their familiar environment.
1712 - PORTUGUESE II CP 1 1 CREDIT
Students continue to further develop and improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of Portuguese, as well as reading and writing practice in the target language using a variety of activities incorporating familiar vocabulary and structures. Supplementary materials are introduced to enhace language use. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1843- SPANISH LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERATURE H 1 CREDIT
This course is composed of thematic units using intermediate/advanced authentic text and media resources with emphasis on the development of language skills within the four modes of communication - interpretive, presentational, interpersonal, and intercultural, through the use of authentic texts, including videos, audios, articles, blogs, interviews, and literature gathered from Spain and Latin America. Students will be accountable for readings and presentations in Spanish. Hispanic culture will be further examined through the study of history, literature, art, music, and current events. The class is taught exclusively in Spanish, and grades will reflect that students use Spanish almost exclusively in the classroom.
1732- PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERATURE H 1 CREDIT
This course is composed of thematic units using intermediate/advanced authentic text and media resources with emphasis on the development of language skills within the four modes of communication - interpretive, presentational, interpersonal and intercultural, through the use of authentic texts, including videos, audios, articles, blogs, interviews, and literature gathered from Brazil and Portugal. Students will be accountable for readings and presentations in Portuguese. Culture will be further examined through the study of history, literature, art, music and current events. The class is taught exclusively in Portuguese and grades will reflect that students use Portuguese almost exclusively in the classroom.
Grade 11
1802 – SPANISH I CP1 1 CREDIT
Spanish I is designed for students who wish to apply to colleges that have a foreign language entrance requirement. The course is a communication-based program that integrates material applicable to the world of work. Students will have ample opportunity to practice speaking Spanish through dialogues and question-and-answer exercises. A limited introduction is given to Spanish and Latin American cultures. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1822 – SPANISH III CP1 1 CREDIT
Spanish III begins with a comprehensive review of the curriculum taught in Spanish I and II. Students will utilize authentic resources such as promotional videos, radio programs and news reports to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will explore the themese of the school and extracurricular activities, the culture of a family and communities throughout the world within the interpretive, interpersonal, presentational and intercultural communicative modes so that they are able to communicate about topics that are connected to them and their familiar environment.
1832 – SPANISH IV CP 1 CREDIT
This course is appropriate for students who have completed Spanish III and are prepared to take on the challenge of an advanced language course or who are native Spanish speakers that are looking to take a language class. This class is also appropriate for graduates of Framingham's two-way immersion program. Spanish IV begins with a comprehensive review of the curriculum taught in Spanish III and will focus on communication in all modes (presentational speaking and writing, interpersonal, and interpretive listening and reading). Students will utilize authentic resources such as speeches, videos, and newspaper articles to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
1702 - PORTUGUESE CP 1 1 CREDIT
Portuguese I is designed to be a combination of grammar-based and communication-based programs that integrate material applicable to the world of work. In addition to vocabulary and grammar exercises, students also have ample opportunity to practice speaking Portuguese through dialogues and question-and-answer exercises. A limited intorduction is given to Portuguese and Latin American culture. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1712 - PORTUGUESE II CP 1 1 CREDIT
Students continue to further develop and improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of Portuguese, as well as reading and writing practice in the target language using a variety of activities incorporating familiar vocabulary and structures. Supplementary materials are introduced to enhace language use. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Grade 12
1812 - SPANISH II CP1 1 CREDIT
Spanish II, a continuation of Spanish I, is designed for students who wish to apply to colleges that have a foreign languages entrance requirement. The review material is expanded and enhanced. Also, emphasis is placed on students increasing their communication skills. As in Spanish I, consideration is given to the study of Spanish and Latin American culture and histories. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1832 – SPANISH IV CP 1 CREDIT
This course is appropriate for students who have completed Spanish III and are prepared to take on the challenge of an advanced language course or who are native Spanish speakers that are looking to take a language class. This class is also appropriate for graduates of Framingham's two-way immersion program. Spanish IV begins with a comprehensive review of the curriculum taught in Spanish III and will focus on communication in all modes (presentational speaking and writing, interpersonal, and interpretive listening and reading). Students will utilize authentic resources such as speeches, videos, and newspaper articles to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
1712 - PORTUGUESE II CP1 1 CREDIT
Students continue to further develop and improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of Portuguese, as well as reading and writing practice in the target language using a variety of activities incorporating familiar vocabulary and structures. Supplementary materials are introduced to enhance language use. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1722 - PORTUGUESE III CP 1 1 CREDIT
The skills learned in Portuguese I and II are put to extensive use via more complex grammar structure and the reading of short stories to develop vocabulary. At this level, students should be able to communicate well in all forms of Portuguese, including writing short stories, discussing Portuguese literary works, and having conversations in Portuguese.
1843- SPANISH LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERATURE HONORS 1 CREDIT
This course is composed of thematic units using intermediate/advanced authentic text and media resources with emphasis on the development of language skills within the four modes of communication - interpretive, presentational, interpersonal, and intercultural, through the use of authentic texts, including videos, audios, articles, blogs, interviews, and literature gathered from Spain and Latin America. Students will be accountable for readings and presentations in Spanish. Hispanic culture will be further examined through the study of history, literature, art, music, and current events. The class is taught exclusively in Spanish, and grades will reflect that students use Spanish almost exclusively in the classroom.
1732- PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERATURE H 1 CREDIT
This course is composed of thematic units using intermediate/advanced authentic text and media resources with emphasis on the development of language skills within the four modes of communication - interpretive, presentational, interpersonal and intercultural, through the use of authentic texts, including videos, audios, articles, blogs, interviews, and literature gathered from Brazil and Portugal. Students will be accountable for readings and presentations in Portuguese. Culture will be further examined through the study of history, literature, art, music and current events. The class is taught exclusively in Portuguese and grades will reflect that students use Portuguese almost exclusively in the classroom.
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