FOREIGN LANGUAGES

  

 

French Studies

The French Program at Exploris Middle School strives to provide in-depth language learning in a fun-filled atmosphere. We use a communicative approach to language learning, incorporating student centered academic activities to achieve competency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are encouraged to become comfortable and confident expressing themselves in French.

 Over a three-year period, we complete a first year high school grammar text. In addition to our grammar component, elements of Fren ch culture are presented through music, food, the arts and guest speakers. Students do research projects in which they present information on a variety of topics related to the Francophone world. Additionally, we take a series of thematic field trips, which allow students to apply the language skills they have acquired.

This year. we will visit an international cafe, a grocery store, and a bakery. We will also attend the Wake County French Festival, a day-long language competition which allows students to exhibit fluency in an enthusiastic community-wide event.

 

Spanish Studies

The Spanish Program at Exploris offers students a refreshing perspective on the culture and language of the Spanish speaking world.  Embracing diversity, discussing global issues, enhancing global perspective and developing language skills define our Spanish language curriculum.  Language components include all written, spoken, reading and listening elements while cultural elements are woven into the curriculum.  Students enjoy an academically rich, fun and interesting experience studying Spanish.  The program covers high school Spanish I content. 

Thematic projects, language exchanges and field trips enrich the Spanish I curriculum.  21st century skills are embedded into the program in order to reach out to the global community and expand Exploris students’ world view.   Students regularly participate in web 2.0 projects, self-directed research and Spanish language field trips.