AP Spanish Prep (Semester 1)

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AP Spanish Prep (Semester 1)

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13 sessions

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This series will focus on building core skills, the thematic units, and advanced grammar required for the AP Spanish exam.

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Namrata V 🇺🇸

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Hi there! I'm Namrata, a college sophomore from Southern California! Currently, my primary teaching interests are related to Spanish language instruction and the health sciences. I am also interested in exploring the college advising scope and working with high school students through the college application process. Excited to work with you all!

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SESSION 1

10

Sep

SESSION 1

Language Learning

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCSep 10, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

- Intros in Spanish
- AP exam format and scoring rubrics
- Short diagnostic test: listening excerpt, quick writing task
- Review syllabus & goals
- Quick grammar review: present tense, ser v estar, basic connectors

SESSION 2

17

Sep

SESSION 2

Language Learning

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCSep 17, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Thematic Unit 1 (Families & Communities)
- Discuss family roles and cultural traditions
- Short text on family structures in Latin America
- Speaking practice: compare your family to one in the text
- Grammar: present subjunctive intro (expressing wishes & doubts)
- Practice: creating 3 wishes about family life

SESSION 3

24

Sep

SESSION 3

Language Learning

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCSep 24, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Families & Communities, continued
- Listening: clip about generational changes
- Speaking: role-play (giving advice using the subjunctive)
- Writing: draft informal email to a family member asking for advice
- Grammar: commands (formal & informal)

SESSION 4

1

Oct

SESSION 4

Language Learning

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCOct 1, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Thematic Unit 2: Science & Technology
- Intro to social media and tech in daily life
- Discussion: pros & cons of tech - group brainstorming in Spanish
- Grammar: future tense
- Speaking: predictions about future technology

SESSION 5

8

Oct

SESSION 5

Language Learning

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCOct 8, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Science & Tech, continued
- Listening: podcast clip
- Speaking: debate - does technology help/hurt relationships?
- Grammar: conditional tense
- Writing: respond to an AP-style email about tech in schools

SESSION 6

15

Oct

SESSION 6

Language Learning

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCOct 15, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Science & Tech wrap-up
- Practice: mock multiple choice on a tech article
- Presentational speaking: mini talk about the role of "technology in my life"
- Grammar: si clauses (if then)
- Peer feedback

SESSION 7

22

Oct

SESSION 7

Language Learning

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCOct 22, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Thematic Unit 3 (Beauty & Aesthetics)
- Intro to the theme: art, music, and cultural beauty standards
- Reading: poem or short article about art
- Speaking: describe an artwork
- Grammar: relative pronouns (eg. que, quien, lo que)

SESSION 8

29

Oct

SESSION 8

Language Learning

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCOct 29, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Beauty & Aesthetics, cont.
- Presentational speaking: cultural comparison - beauty ideals here vs in Latin America
- Writing: short essay paragraph with transitions
- Grammar: review comparatives & superlatives
- Discussions: how do music and art shape identity?

SESSION 9

5

Nov

SESSION 9

Language Learning

Wed 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCNov 5, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC

Thematic Unit 4 (Contemporary Life)
- Intro to the theme: school, work, leisure
- Listening: news segment on work-life balance
- Speaking: role-play job interview
- Grammar: polite requests & commands
- Writing: email requesting information about a summer internship

SESSION 10

12

Nov

SESSION 10

Language Learning

Wed 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCNov 12, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC

Contemporary Life, cont.
- Reading: article on student life in Spain
- Practice: multiple choice questions
- Speaking: small group - compare student life here vs there
- Grammar: review indirect and direct object pronouns in context

SESSION 11

19

Nov

SESSION 11

Language Learning

Wed 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCNov 19, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC

Thematic Unit 5 (Global Challenges)
- Intro to the theme: environment, immigration, social issues
- Reading: article on climate change impacts
- Listening: clip about migration stories
- Grammar: imperfect subjunctive basics

SESSION 12

3

Dec

SESSION 12

Language Learning

Wed 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCDec 3, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC

Global Challenges, cont.
- Speaking: practice outlining cultural comparison on environment
- Writing: draft argumentative thesis + 2 key points
- Peer feedback
- Grammar: subjunctive vs indicative review

SESSION 13

10

Dec

SESSION 13

Language Learning

Wed 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTCDec 10, 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC

Semester Wrap-Up :)
- One section each (listening, reading, short speaking, writing plan)
- Tips for independent practice over break
- Reflection

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Sep 10 - Dec 10

14 weeks

60 mins

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