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Y8 Spanish
Head of Department
Miss Beardsley
Organisation of the subject:
Students have 2 x 50 minute lessons.
Key Concepts (The big ideas underpinning the subject)
- Develop the skills of Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing in a second language
- Appreciation and understanding of citizens and cultures around the world.
What will your child be learning?
Students revisit and build upon the key phonics, vocabulary and grammar covered in Year 7. They practise conjugating regular and irregular present tense verbs and also learn how to form the past and future tenses. The key topic areas this year are:
- Where I live
- Holidays
- Technology and free time
- Food and drink
- A cultural study of Mexico
Key 'Learning Capacities' in this subject
- Develop communication skills through the study of a second language.
- Develop the knowledge and understanding of different cultures around the world.
- Enhance the life skills of learners through challenging activities.
How will your child be learning?
- Teacher-led activities
- Pair and group work
- Online vocabulary and grammar learning
- Independent research
How will learning be assessed?
- Each half term students will be tested on two of the four skills
- Homework and classwork will be monitored
What can you do to support your child?
- Talk to them about their learning
- Support them with their homework—test them on their vocabulary
Equipment needed for this subject
- Pens, pencils, ruler and exercise book. A dictionary would also be useful.
Extra-Curricular/Enrichment Opportunities
- Lunchtime language clubs
- Visits to Spain
- National competitions—Spelling Bee
- Students also have the opportunity to take part in an educational visit to Andalusia in Year 8.