AP Spanish

La Segrada Familia Our Beach SB 2014

Barcelona, España Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica

Instructor: Señora Kelly Gabe

Email anytime with any questions at kelly.gabe@jonesboroschools.net
 Materiales
The AP Spanish 4 class uses the textbook TEMAS, by
Vista Higher Learning, which is approved by The
College Board. It contains relevant and authentic
materials, and is heavily imbedded with technology.

The AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam

Preparation workbook follows along with the themes
designed throughout the textbook. It also has an
Internet accessible component for students.

Materials used within the AP Spanish 4 class contain

practice of interpretive, interpersonal and
presentational language skills formatted to follow the
AP test. Themes and context are organized around
driving questions. Cultural connections and on-line
communication tools are available.

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 AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam Format
Section Number of Questions Percent of Final Score Time

Section I: Multiple Choice Approx. 95 minutes

Part A Interpretive Communication: Print Texts 30 questions Approx. 40 minutes

Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined) 50%

Part B 35 questions Approx. 55 minutes

Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts

Section II: Free Response Approx. 85 minutes

Interpersonal Writing: Email Reply 1 prompt 15 minutes

Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay 1 prompt Approx. 55 minutes

50%
Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation 5 prompts 20 seconds for each response

Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison 1 prompt 2 minutes to respond

Students can practice at

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-spanish-
language/about-the-exam

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 New SHH members 2013 New SHH members 2014

AP SPANISH and the FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT provide enormous opportunities for students enrolled in the courses at the Academies of Jonesboro High
School. Students have been able to achieve scores on university placement tests that position them in upper level language courses. Some former students have
received college credit after completing the AP exams.

Students are encouraged to participate in the Foreign Language Club.

Pre-AP Spanish 3 and AP Spanish 4 students may be invited to participate in the Spanish Honor Society; Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, a nationally recognized
organization.

Students have the opportunity to attend teacher-led trips abroad to a variety of countries.

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 PREREQUISITES RIGOR
AP Spanish (4) is an open Students will have to
enrollment course; and commit to time, effort
may enroll after and energy as with any
completing Spanish 3 or AP course. Students are
Spanish for Native expected to use the
Speakers. However, it is target language
strongly advised that the extensively at all times in
student have a “B” from the classroom. Students
the Spanish 3 completed should strive for fluency
course or a within and outside the
recommendation from classroom setting. We
the teacher. focus on the themes
and contexts to provide
an engaging and
authentic environment.
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PLACEMENT
Students that take the AP
exam may receive
college credit in their
prospective universities.
Students that complete
the course have received
instruction equivalent to
third level language
courses and should take
the placement when
enrolled in their college.
They may be able to
receive 3 hours of credit.
Foreign Language Department

Mrs. Kelly Gabe, Instructor of PAP Spanish 3, AP Spanish Language, and AP Spanish Literature

Mrs. Jennifer Smith, Instructor of Spanish 1 and Spanish 2

Mrs. Margaret Reyes, Instructor of Spanish 1 and Spanish 2

Mrs. Beverly Harper, Instructor of French 1 and French 2