Spain 3º ESO Spanish Language and Literature

This course focuses on developing communication skills, fostering reading habits, interpreting literary texts, and appreciating cultural heritage. It builds upon the foundation laid in Primary Education, progressing towards greater autonomy in diverse and complex discursive practices. The curriculum emphasizes the use of language in educational and social contexts, highlighting the role of literary conventions and historical context in understanding literary texts. Ethical language use for democratic coexistence and conflict resolution is also a key aspect.

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum is structured around specific competencies, including:

• Linguistic and Dialectal Diversity: Recognizing and appreciating the linguistic diversity within Spain and globally.
• Oral and Written Communication: Producing, understanding, and interacting effectively in both spoken and written forms, including technology-mediated communication.
• Reading Comprehension: Developing reading skills across various text types and purposes, including online navigation and information evaluation.
• Media and Information Literacy: Critically analyzing and utilizing information from various media sources.
• Literary Reading: Cultivating independent reading habits and interpreting literary texts, both individually and in the classroom.
• Literary Expression: Engaging in creative writing with literary intent.
• Reflection on Language: Analyzing the linguistic system, formulating hypotheses, and using metalanguage.
• Ethics of Communication: Using language ethically and responsibly in all communication contexts.

Learning Activities

Learning activities are designed to be contextualized, meaningful, and relevant, integrating oral and written communication with other forms of expression. Examples of activities include:

• Analysis of Literary and Non-Literary Texts: Exploring narrative, expository, instructive, argumentative, poetic, and theatrical texts.
• Fictional Interviews with Writers: Conducting interviews with Spanish-speaking authors.
• Fables and Storytelling: Utilizing knowledge of verb tenses and vocabulary to understand and analyze fables.
• Mini Class Projects, Quizzes, and Videos: Engaging in interactive learning experiences.

Resources

• Marea Verde Textbook: A comprehensive digital textbook covering the curriculum requirements.
• Recursos Educativos Abiertos: Open educational resources providing supplementary materials and activities.

This course aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and culturally aware individuals. It encourages collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to ethical and responsible language use.