World Languages
- World Language Courses
- International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Language Acquisition Subject Group Courses
World Language Courses
WORLD LANGUAGES
506 Grade Level 6
506SM Grade Level 6
World Languages provides students with the introduction of Honors French I/IA, German I/IA and/or Honors Spanish I/IA about the spoken and written languages and introduces the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of the associated cultures.
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Designed to introduce students to language and culture, level I world language courses prepare students to communicate authentically in the target language by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speaking and listening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking, writing) information on a variety of topics. They introduce the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures. Students will end the course at an ACTFL novice mid proficiency level.
HONORS LEVEL IA
537 Honors French IA Grade Levels 6 or 7
537SM Honors French IA Grade Levels 6 or 7
581 Honors German IA Grade Levels 6 or 7
581SM Honors German IA Grade Levels 6 or 7
517 Honors Spanish IA Grade Levels 6 or 7
517SM Honors Spanish IA Grade Levels 6 or 7
527MGA Magnet Spanish IA Grade Levels 6 or 7
527MGASM Magnet Spanish IA Grade Levels 6 or 7
Designed to introduce students to language and culture, level I world language courses prepare students to communicate authentically in the target language by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speaking and listening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking, writing) information on a variety of topics. They introduce the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.
HONORS LEVEL IB 1 High School World Language Credit
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538 |
Honors French IB |
Grade Levels 6, 7, or 8 |
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538SM |
Honors French IB |
Grade Levels 6, 7, or 8 |
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582 |
Honors German IB |
Grade Levels 6, 7, or 8 |
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582SM |
Honors German IB |
Grade Levels 6, 7, or 8 |
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518 |
Honors Spanish IB |
Grade Levels 6, 7, or 8 |
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518SM |
Honors Spanish IB |
Grade Levels 6, 7, or 8 |
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527MGB |
Magnet Spanish IB |
Grade Levels 6, 7, or 8 |
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527MGBSM |
Magnet Spanish IB |
Grade Levels 6, 7, or 8 |
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Designed to introduce students to language and culture, level I world language courses prepare students to communicate authentically in the target language by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speaking and listening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking, writing) information on a variety of topics. They introduce the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures. Students will end the course at an ACTFL novice mid proficiency level. Students will end the course at an ACTFL novice mid proficiency level.
Prerequisites: Honors Level IA
HONORS LEVEL II 1 High School World Language Credit
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548 |
Honors French II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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548SM |
Honors French II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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583 |
Honors German II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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583SM |
Honors German II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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528 |
Honors Spanish II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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528SM |
Honors Spanish II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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528MG |
Magnet Spanish II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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528MGSM |
Magnet Spanish II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
Students continue to expand and develop their language skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing using authentic tasks. Students participate in exchanges about familiar and personal topics in the present, past and future in the target language. Students communicate needs and desires in everyday living and travel situations. Students make presentations and write simple paragraphs on familiar topics in the target language. Students read to understand the main idea and some essential details. Students can demonstrate culturally appropriate etiquette and perspectives. Students will end the course at an ACTFL Novice High proficiency level.
Prerequisite: Honors/Magnet Level I or Honors Level IA and Honors Level IB
HONORS LEVEL IIA
549 Honors French IIA Grade Levels 7 or 8
549SM Honors French IIA Grade Levels 7 or 8
584 Honors German IIA Grade Levels 7 or 8
584SM Honors German IIA Grade Levels 7 or 8
529 Honors Spanish IIA Grade Levels 7 or 8
529SM Honors Spanish IIA Grade Levels 7 or 8
528MGA Magnet Spanish IIA Grade Levels 7 or 8
528MGASM Magnet Spanish IIA Grade Levels 7 or 8
Level II world language courses build upon skills developed in level I, preparing students to communicate authentically in the target language by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speaking and listening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking, writing) information on concrete topics. Level II world language courses introduce the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures. Students will end the course at an ACTFL novice high proficiency level.
Prerequisite: Honors Level I or Honors Level IA and Honors Level IB
HONORS LEVEL IIB 1 High School World Language Credit
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550 |
Honors French IIB |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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550SM |
Honors French IIB |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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585 |
Honors German IIB |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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585SM |
Honors German IIB |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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530 |
Honors Spanish II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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530SM |
Honors Spanish II |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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528MGB |
Magnet Spanish IIB |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
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528MGBSM |
Magnet Spanish IIB |
Grade Levels 7 or 8 |
Level II world language courses build upon skills developed in level I, preparing students to communicate authentically in the target language by interpreting (reading, listening, viewing), exchanging (speaking and listening; reading and writing), and presenting (speaking, writing) information on concrete topics. Level II world language courses introduce the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures. Students will end the course at an ACTFL novice high proficiency level. Students will end the course at an ACTFL novice high proficiency level.
Prerequisite: Honors Level I and Honors Level IIA
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Language Acquisition Subject Group Courses
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME LANGUAGE ACQUISITION SUBJECT GROUP COURSES
The following courses are offered only at Northern Middle School. Discover more about the IB MYP at Northern Middle School by reading the Signature Programs Descriptions section. Each of these Grades 6, 7, 8 courses are part of the Language Acquisition Subject Group. The Language Acquisition Subject Group is one of the 8 MYP Subjects in which MYP students must participate. These courses include the content of the foundational courses that are similarly-named on the preceding pages. IB Language B, Middle Years Program courses enable students to gain competence in modern language; these courses also encourage respect for and understanding of other languages and cultures. Additionally, the curriculum includes the following components:
o Key Concepts and Related Concepts, such as Connection and Audience that are explored over an MYP student’s time in the Programme.
o Global Contexts, such as Globalization & Sustainability and Personal & Cultural Expression.
o Approaches to Learning skills, such as Self-Management and Communication Skills.
o Statements of Inquiry, which allow the students to explore the content and skills through a conceptual lens.
MYP World Languages
MYP506/MYP506SM Grade Level 6
MYP507/MYP507SM Grade Level 7
MYP508/MYP508SM Grade Level 8
MYP Spanish IA
MYP517/MYP517SM Grade Levels 6 or 7
MYP Spanish IB 1 HS World Language Credit
MYP518/MYP518SM Grade Levels 7 or 8
MYP French IA
MYP537/MYP537SM Grade Level 7
MYP French IB 1 HS World Language Credit
MYP538/MYP538SM Grade Level 8