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Oroville Union High School District
Foreign Language Curriculum
Foreign Language - Advanced Spanish

Interpersonal Communication
1. Factual & Interpretive Questions
The learner will be able to respond to factual and interpretive questions.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Repaso: A Complete Review Workbook, National Textbook Company, 1997, pages 323 - 333 [Textbook].  
  
2. Complex Social Situations
The learner will be able to interact in complex social situations (e.g., expressing regret, making introductions, stating complaints, etc.).
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Repaso: A Complete Review Workbook, National Textbook Company, 1997, 385 - 392 [Textbook].  
  
3. Paraphrasing
The learner will be able to paraphrase what someone else has said.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Encuentros Maravillosos, Scott Foresman Addison Wesley, 1998, Pages 7 and 309 - 314 [Textbook].  
  
4. Opinions & Perspectives
The learner will be able to exchange opinions and individual perspectives on cultural topics (e.g., traditions, historical events or characters, tourist attractions, etc.).
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Introduccion a la Literatura Hispano-Americano, Pages 451, 458, 400, 401 [Supplemental Reading].  
  
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Interpretive Communication
1. Reading for Comprehension
The learner will be able to read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials, short stories, novellas, novels, poems, etc.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Encuentros Maravillosos, Scott Foresman Addison Wesley, 1998, Pages 4, 24, 46, 76, 136 [Textbook].  
  
2. Cause & Effect Relationships
The learner will be able to make judgments about what is read, identify cause/effect relationships, etc.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Repaso: A Complete Review Workbook, National Textbook Company, 1997, Pages 80, 81, 163 [Textbook].  
  
3. Main Ideas & Significant Details
The learner will be able to understand the main ideas and significant details of live and recorded discussions, lectures and presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Doce Cuentos Peregrinos / Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Cuento Numero Doce [Supplemental Reading].  
  
4. Principal Elements of News Media
The learner will be able to comprehend the principal elements of newspaper and magazine articles as well as electronic bulletin boards.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Newspapers in Spanish, www.ajr.newslink.org/nonusn.html [On-line].  Newspaper articles, current events
  
5. Research in the Language
The learner will be able to obtain new information and knowledge in the target language.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Repaso: A Complete Review Workbook, National Textbook Company, 1997, Pages 57, 75, 87, 107, 115, 129, 139 [Textbook].  Imperfect, future, present perfect, present participle tenses.
  
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Presentational Communication
1. Authentic Forms & Documents
The learner will be able to complete authentic forms and documents.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
2. Detailed Note Taking
The learner will be able to take detailed notes on familiar topics.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
3. Creative Writing in the Language
The learner will be able to use the language creatively in writing poetry and prose.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Powerful Writing in Spanish, http://www.edrom.com/ezine/0319.html [On-line].  
  
4. Brief Paraphrases & Summaries
The learner will be able to write brief paraphrases and summaries.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
5. Written Composition
The learner will be able to write a well-organized composition on a given topic.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
6. Oral Reports in the Language
The learner will be able to present oral reports on a given topic. .
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Practices of Culture
1. Adjusting Speech to the Situation
The learner will be able to adjust speech appropriately to the situation and audience.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Repaso: A Complete Review Workbook, National Textbook Company, 1997, Common Errors and Pitfalls [Textbook].  Chapter 28
  
2. Elements of Humor, Irony, & Satir
The learner will be able to recognize elements of humor, irony and satire in the target language and culture.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· On-line, http://www.unc.edu/courses/span050/enbroma.htm [On-line].  Spanish humor
  
3. Opinions on Social Issues
The learner will be able to exchange opinions on social issues.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
4. Regional Expressions in the Language
The learner will be able to recognize examples of regionalisms in language (e.g., vocabulary, phrases and expressions, pronunciation, etc.). .
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
5. Appropriate Topics for Interaction
The learner will be able to determine appropriate topics for interaction.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Products of Culture
1. Themes, Ideas & Perspectives
The learner will be able to recognize, analyze and synthesize simple themes, ideas and perspectives of the culture through its history, literary works and other art forms.
Strand Scope Source
Products of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
2. Forms of Government & Leadership
The learner will be able to identify forms of government and influential leaders in the target culture.
Strand Scope Source
Products of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· On-line, Cuban Government [On-line].  http://www.angelfire.com/fl/cubabrains/indexespa.html
· On-line, Mexican Government [On-line].  http://www.unam.mx/caleidoscopio/gobierno/
· On-line, Spanish Government [On-line].  http://www.links2go.com/channel/Spanish_Government
  
3. Cultural Exploration with Technology
The learner will be able to explore target culture through the use of technology.
Strand Scope Source
Products of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· On-line, La Cultura Puertoriquena [On-line].  http://www.taino.net/taino.htm
· On-line, Spelling Game [On-line].  http://www.colapublib.org/children/kids/detective/games/game2.html
  
4. Subcultures
The learner will be able to recognize that culture is not uniform and identify the principal subcultures of the target culture.
Strand Scope Source
Products of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
5. Challenges of the Society
The learner will be able to describe the challenges society faces regarding religion, economics and immigration, etc. .
Strand Scope Source
Products of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Connecting with other Disciplines
1. Research in the Language
The learner will be able to conduct research in target language to prepare reports on various topics.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
2. Art Forms
The learner will be able to critique and evaluate the relationships among various art forms.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
3. Literary Analysis
The learner will be able to use target language, including appropriate figures of speech and literary devices, to analyze literature and explore universal themes (death, love, etc.).
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Accessing Information in the Target Lang
1. Research Skills
The learner will be able to develop research skills appropriate to the target language and culture.
Strand Scope Source
Accessing Information in the Target Lang Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
2. Primary and Secondary Sources
The learner will be able to evaluate differences between primary sources and secondary or translated sources.
Strand Scope Source
Accessing Information in the Target Lang Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Language Comparisons
1. Rhetorical & Oratorical Technique
The learner will be able to use rhetorical and oratorical techniques specific to the target language.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
2. Literary & Oral Genres
The learner will be able to explore various genres of literary and oral communication.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Antologia Poetica/ Jorge Luis Borges, Pages 19, 20 [Supplemental Reading].  
  
3. Colloquial Language
The learner will be able to explore colloquial language from various geographical locations.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· Antologia Poetica/ Jorge Luis Borges, Spanish Proverbs [Supplemental Reading].  http://spanishculture.miningco.com/culture/spanishculture/library/proverbs/blproverbs.htm
  
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Cultural Comparisons
1. Important Historical Figures
The learner will be able to identify important historical figures and determine their contributions to the target culture.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  Instructional Resources
 
· On-line, Francisco Franco [On-line].  http://www.stnspages.com/misc/guerra.shtml
· On-line, Casa Real Espanola [On-line].  http://www.docuweb.ca/SiSpain/spanish/politics/royal/index.html
  
2. Institutions of Higher Learning
The learner will be able to compare the entrance requirements for colleges and universities in the target countries.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
3. Artistic Contributions of the Culture
The learner will be able to demonstrate familiarity with major literary, musical and artistic contributions of the target culture to U.S. culture.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
4. Role-Playing in the Culture
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of target culture through role-play.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
5. Influence of Culture on Artists
The learner will be able to explain how cultural attitudes influence the behavior of artists, musicians and writers.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
6. Major Socio-Ethnic Groups
The learner will be able to identify major socio-ethnic groups of the target culture.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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School and Community
1. Topics of Interest
The learner will be able to communicate orally or in writing with members of the target culture regarding topics of personal interest, community interest or world concerns.
Strand Scope Source
School and Community Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
2. Foreign Travel
The learner will be able to participate in foreign travel with family or school.
Strand Scope Source
School and Community Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
3. Study Abroad & Foreign Exchange
The learner will be able to study abroad, host a foreign exchange student and tutor students in lower grade levels.
Strand Scope Source
School and Community Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Personal Enrichment
1. Entertainment & Personal Growth
The learner will be able to use a variety of sources for entertainment or personal growth.
Strand Scope Source
Personal Enrichment Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
2. Interpersonal Relationships
The learner will be able to establish and/or maintain interpersonal relationships with speakers of the target language.
Strand Scope Source
Personal Enrichment Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
3. Critical Thinking Skills
The learner will be able to use critical thinking skills to evaluate cultural activities.
Strand Scope Source
Personal Enrichment Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Career Applications
1. Etiquette for Business Communications
The learner will be able to know and use appropriate etiquette for business communications (e.g., telephone conversations, interviews, letters, resume, etc.).
Strand Scope Source
Career Applications Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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