World Languages

Welcome to Windham Middle School's World Language Program!

6th Graders may choose to take French or Spanish. Those who elect to take French or Spanish participate in classes daily for 45 minutes for the full year.

This program is year 1 of a 3 year program. Students will continue through 7^th and 8^th grade. This first year works to introduce the student to their target language by developing basic speaking, writing, listening and reading skills. Topics covered will include greetings, the alphabet, numbers, colors, and simple phrases and conversation regarding basic food and weather concepts. Students will learn about the countries and cultures in which their new language is spoken. They will   gain new insight through comparisons of these countries with their own.

7^th GradeWorld Language students meet during block classes 3 times a week throughout the year. At this point, students cannot switch their choice of languages. World language classes are aligned so that vocabulary and language skills continue where the 6^th grade curriculum ends. Students continue to learn with a balanced approach of reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Grammar points involve noun/verb conjugation and  noun/adjective agreement. Students continue to learn about the culture of their target language via readings, videos, and other technology.

8^th Grade French and Spanish students continue throughout the year meeting during block schedule classes.

Curriculum continues on its alignment path to high school. Students continue to develop and expand their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Grammar construction becomes more complex. The use of irregular verbs and vocabulary expands. The importance of culture is also stressed via readings, videos and other technology in the student’s native language and in their target language.

Successful completion of the WMS program provides a strong foundation for future study in high school.

If you have any questions about the World Language program, please feel free to contact us through the Windham Middle School office at 893-2636.