LEARNING LANGUAGES at WMS
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OUR METHOD
OUR OFFERINGS
YOUR SIGN-UP
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OUR METHOD-
PROFICIENCY
OUR VISION
Goal
Method
To spark interest in a young learner to be able to communicate in another language.
Kinesthetically and collaboratively we take chances to communicate in another language.
PROFICIENCY SEQUENCE (Grades 6-8)
~Listing
~Making formulaic utterances,
& emerging sentences
Novice Mid
Novice Low
Novice High
~Using words,
& memorized chunks
~Parroting new sounds
~Creating clear, simple sentences in the present
~Simple questions
~Trying more complex sentences with details
~Making strings of sentences
~Playing with timeframes
~Creating authentic questions across all topics
Intermediate Low
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OUR OFFERINGS
Latin
French
Spanish
OUR OFFERINGS
Chinese
IN ALL LANGUAGE CLASSES, STUDENTS...
~practice speaking
~explore different cultures
~discover vocabulary and grammar through usage
~sing songs
~create projects
~play games
~use body language
~struggle to stay in the TL
~learn to circumlocute
~feel frustrated & supported
~practice for homework
LATIN
~Engage in an online Role Playing Game
~Interact with historical figures, participate in ancient life, shop at the forum of Pompeiī, etc.
~Work in teams
~Speak Latin in class
~Write words as they sound
(HS trip to Rome)
FRENCH
~Speak only French in class
~Virtually travel not only around Paris, but also to the other 30 French-speaking countries!
~Practice listening and speaking with classmates
~Patiently practice writing French words
(HS trip to France)
SPANISH
~Speak only Spanish
in class with classmates
~Write words as they sound
~Interact with authentic cultural materials from Spanish-speaking countries
~Virtually travel to many of the 22 Spanish-speaking countries!
(HS trip to a Spain)
CHINESE
~Speak only Chinese in class
~Learn to hear and make brand new sounds
~Learn to write Chinese characters
~Practice the “Fan & Kung Fu” dance
~Practice listening and speaking with classmates
(HS Trip)
OUR TEACHERS
French, Spanish
Ms. WILLIAMS
Chinese, Spanish, Taiwanese
Dr. CHANG
Spanish, Catalan
Dr. LEFFELL
Latin, French, Czech,
Slovak, Italian, German
Ms. SANDS
French, Arabic
Ms. CHAMMAS
Spanish, Portuguese
Ms. DE LIMA
Spanish, French, Polish
Russian
Ms. BUJAK
French, Kannada
Ms. MILLS
ELL, Farsi, French
Ms. BROWN
Spanish
Ms. ESPINOZA
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YOUR SIGN-UP
HOW TO MAKE A DECISION?
Child’s 1st choice, ask…
”What would YOU be excited to learn?”
”What would YOU not mind putting the time and effort into?”
”Which language would YOU look forward to the most?”
YOUR CHILD’S INTERESTS & PASSIONS...
~Career in humanitarian work, medicine, music, dance, art
~Learning the second-most spoken language in the US
~Traveling the Americas and Spain
FRENCH
LATIN
SPANISH
~Career in law, medicine, linguistics, computer programming
~Learning ROMANce Languages
~Mythology RPG
~Improving English vocabulary
~Career in international politics, business, fashion, sports or film
~Interest in ballet, fine or culinary arts
~Visiting Africa
~Traveling the six continents
~Career in politics and business
~Learning a tonal language
~Calligraphy of characters
~Exploring Chinese cuisine
~Traveling to Asia
CHINESE
ENROLLMENT PROCESS
Students’ first time having a choice in their learning!
FAMILY DISCUSSION
VIDEO INTRODUCTION
SIGN UP
Fifth graders watched a short video introduction of the 4 language choices.
With your child, fill out the Form linked to the school website this week.
SPECIAL REMINDERS
...in order to complete the NOVICE level and be ready for INTERMEDIATE level at the High School.
COMMITMENT for the duration of MS career
...is a two-year sequence in one language, i.e. Intermediate Latin 4 & AP or Introduction to Spanish Novice 1 & 2.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT for LANGUAGE
1st or 2nd CHOICE GUARANTEE
Sign up this week!
SEAL of BILITERACY
Awarded to those who reach Intermediate High in another language.
NOVICE LEVELS at HS
...only run if enough interest. Spanish 1 runs every year.
NATIVE SPEAKERS
Select one of the other 3 languages offered in MS.
IF NOT YET READY...
Plan developed to start a language in grade 7, 8 or HS
When completed successfully, you will see:
-Czech Proverb
“Kolik řečí umíš, tolikrát jsi člověkem.”
Questions about languages at WMS:
I. Check out FAQs on WMS WL Dept website
II. Email me @
klara_sands@waylandps.org