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Breaking the Spanish Barrier 1A: Vamos! Homeschool Package
SKU
026250
ISBN
9781955306478
Grade 6-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
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Secular
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Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Our Price
$130.00 Non-returnable. Contains online component.
- Colorful and engaging lessons allow a student to work independently
- Includes 12 months of online access to cultural videos and digital flashcards
- Complete course can be used in middle or high school as a full elective credit
Description
This is the package you want if you will be using Vamos! as a high school credit. The publisher has made it easy for parents to get it all at once! Included in this set: the Student Edition, 1-year Online Access, Test Program, Answer Key Booklet, Oasis Guide, and the Homeschool Pacing Guide, which now includes 1 semester of lesson planning (4 days a week, ~40 minutes a day). ~Sara
Publisher's Description of Breaking the Spanish Barrier 1A: Vamos! Homeschool Package
All you need for a year’s worth of Spanish curriculum:
- ¡Vamos! Student Edition book (hardcopy)
- ¡Vamos! Online Access (12 months). Can be activated whenever you are ready to begin - today, tomorrow, or sometime in the future!
- Answer Key Booklet (hardcopy)
- Spanish Oasis (hardcopy)
- Test Program (hardcopy)
- Vocabulary Quizzes (hardcopy)
- Pacing Guide (hardcopy) including a suggested calendar, grading rubric, and other helpful suggestions.
Overview:
Designed for total beginners who are ready to immerse themselves into the beautiful language of Spanish, ¡Vamos! Beginner "A" presents essential vocabulary, key grammar, and important cultural information from many Spanish-speaking countries. It is ideal for students in middle school as well as for older students who would prefer a more deliberate pace.
The STEPS Section:Students begin their journey with the engaging “STEPS Section,” ten essential building blocks (greetings, family, telling time, numbers, weather, days of the week, home and school vocabulary, etc.) that help students begin speaking immediately. Students build confidence from day one!
Core Content Covered:
After the STEPS section, students work through chapters that are thematically organized. Each chapter features a region of the Spanish-speaking world.
Each chapter includes:
- A visually designed cultural map of a part of the Spanish-speaking world
- Vocabulary with interactive flashcards for fun and easy practice
- Clear presentation and explanation of grammar topics with plenty of practice
- Practice activities online with correction feedback and the ability to repeat practice as needed
Key Grammar Topics covered:
- Present and preterite (past) tenses
- Subject pronouns
- Object pronouns
- Adjectives
- Ser and Estar verbs
- Prepositions and conjunctions
A special section in the middle of each chapter called ¿Recuerdas? focuses on concepts presented in earlier chapters, so that students can review prior material as they learn new ideas.
Cultural Content:Up-to-date cultural information from countries such as Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador is offered at the beginning of each chapter. Students are exposed to different Spanish-speaking accents from native speakers throughout the program.
You will find the tone of these pages to be welcoming and conversational. Parents or educators do not need to be actively involved in instruction, they can cheer their student on from the sideline!
Online Access transforms language learning into a captivating adventure. Interactive exercises provide immediate feedback, fostering a dynamic learning experience. Audio recorded by native speakers, flashcards, videos, cultural articles, and captivating imagery of notable sites from French-speaking countries work together to keep students engaged. The explanations, exercises, and vocabulary are the same as the print book. Online Access accommodates diverse learning styles, ensuring an enriching journey for auditory and visual learners alike.
Ready to go? ¡Vamos!
Category Description for Breaking The Language Barrier Programs
Breaking the Spanish Barrier and Breaking the French Barrier
are middle school and high school foreign language learning options that are
homeschool-friendly. Students learn the four language skills of speaking,
listening, reading, and writing, with a healthy dose of culture and fun in
every lesson! Online access provides cultural videos, grammar exercises, and
interactive vocabulary flashcards. The narrative teaching style feels comfortable
and engaging.
Students are required to have a consumable worktext and
answer key, plus access to online instruction and resources.
Components:
- Student Edition is a consumable black & white student lesson workbook. Each student needs their own. In the Vamos and En Camino levels, colorful student editions come with online access.
- Answer Key includes answers to the Student Edition.
- Test Program includes all tests, quizzes, and answers for the course.
- Oasis is a laminated pocket guide full of useful phrases and vocabulary.
- Access Codes provide 12 months of online access to cultural videos, vocabulary, grammar exercises, and more! This code is renewable 30 days from the end of your access for a reasonable fee.
- Homeschool Packages include all you will need for 1 student—1 year—1 high school credit.
Level 1 (Beginner) starts with an introduction section called the Ten Steps. This provides a time for the student to become familiar with the look and sounds of the language before they begin the actual lessons. In addition to vocabulary, students will learn to use the present tense, preterit, and imperfect verb tenses.
New for 2024 is Breaking the Spanish Barrier 1A Vamos! and 1B En Camino. Completing both levels will place a student in Level 2 (Intermediate). Each course is one
full year and includes more practice and review than the full Level 1. This is
an ideal option for a student in middle or high school who prefers more time
with a concept before moving on.
Level 2 (Intermediate) starts with a good review of Level 1 content before moving forward. See the Level 2 description for details.
Level 3 (Advanced) reviews the first two years, adding more advanced grammar concepts. See the Level 3 description for details.
~Sara
Category Description for Breaking The Spanish Barrier Beginner
Breaking the Spanish Barrier Beginner is a foreign language option for middle school and high school that is homeschool-friendly. Students learn the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a healthy dose of culture and fun in every lesson! Online access provides cultural videos, grammar exercises, and interactive vocabulary flashcards. The narrative teaching style feels comfortable and engaging. Students are required to have a consumable worktext and answer key, plus access to online instruction and resources.
Which one to choose? Learning a second language comes easier for some students, who just seem to have a knack for language acquisition. Others need more time with a new concept, more practice pronouncing these new sounds and putting them together. Breaking the Spanish Barrier Beginner has an option for both types of learners!
The original Level 1 (Beginner) starts with an introduction section called the Ten Steps. This provides a time for a student to become familiar with the look and sounds of the language before they begin the actual lessons. In addition to vocabulary, students will learn to use the present tense, preterit, and imperfect verb tenses. This course moves at quicker pace for the student who is enthusiastic about learning Spanish and wants to grow their grammar and vocabulary in a school year. This one-year course is a solid high school credit. Upon completion of this level, students move to Level 2 (Intermediate).
New for 2024 is Breaking the Spanish Barrier 1A Vamos! and 1B En Camino. Each course is one full year and can be used for a high school credit. This is an ideal option for a student in middle or high school who prefers more time interacting with a lesson. The pace is calmer and more deliberate, with more review as you go. Completing both levels will place a student into Level 2 (Intermediate).
1A: Vamos! (Beginner Year 1) begins with greetings and other commonly used words. You then learn the present and past tense (preterit), and move onto pronouns/adjectives, ser/estar, and prepositions/conjunctions, all with frequent review.
1B: En Camino (Beginner Year 2) reviews grammatical lessons from Vamos! and continues with imperfect tense, adverbs, saber/conocer, progressive, comparisons, commands, por/para, and the immediate future.
See each course description for more details. ~Sara
Category Description for Breaking The Spanish Barrier Level 1a: Vamos!
The original Breaking the Spanish Barrier Level 1 (Beginner) has been reorganized and expanded for students who prefer a more deliberate, comfortable pace with more review along the way. Lessons begin with cultural content highlighting a Spanish-speaking part of the world. Your learner is instantly engaged!
Students will use their own Student Edition workbook and Online Access for every lesson, and a parent will want the Answer Key. The course can be done independently using the 4-day lesson planning guide in the Homeschool Package.
1A: Vamos! begins with greetings and other commonly used words. You then learn the present tense, past tense (preterit), and move onto pronouns/adjectives, ser/estar, and prepositions/conjunctions, all with frequent review.
Components:
- Student Edition with Online Access is now a full-color consumable workbook. Each student needs their own. This book automatically comes with your 12 months of online access. Also new are useful QR codes for a student to access pronunciation help from anywhere!
- Online Access includes 12 months of cultural videos, grammar exercises, and interactive vocabulary flashcards. This code is renewable 30 days from the end of your access for a reasonable fee.
- Answer Key shows reduced student edition pages (4/pg) with answers filled in. Looseleaf.
- Teacher Edition with Online Access is a full-size student edition with answers filled in. It is much easier to see when you are actively teaching a lesson. This is only available with 12 months of online access.
- Test Program includes all new consumable tests and quizzes just for this edition!
- Oasis is a laminated pocket guide with useful phrases and vocabulary.
- Homeschool Package is required for a high school student working for a full credit. Includes: Student Edition, Online Access 1-year, Test Program, Answer Key Booklet, Oasis Guide, and the Homeschool Pacing Guide, which now includes 1 semester of lesson planning (4 days a week, ~40 minutes a day).
~Sara
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Breaking the Barrier |
| Grades: | 6-12 |
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