There is great emphasis on speaking and perfecting writing skills. It affords them an additional opportunity to meet the district graduation requirement in foreign language. The course will not provide college entrance credit and is open only to those students who need it to complete their foreign language requirement. This course is a preparation for the College Board AP Spanish Literature Exam. Students read and analyze works by the five authors selected by the College Board.
Students also learn the techniques of poetry analysis.
The emphasis of this course is on reading and writing about literary texts. Students are allowed to progress through the program in an individualized manner and flow into the mainstream of classes as they attain the necessary language proficiencies. A course for students who are non-speakers using state mandated oral tests. A transitional course designed to sharpen reading, writing and oral proficiencies to prepare the student for mainstream English classes. ESL tutors provide a vital service to the school, the ESL student, and in addition have a rewarding experience for themselves.