DESCUBRE 22 - PROGRAM SAMPLER

Table of Contents CONTEXT-BASED APPROACH to language proficiency Descubre is a comprehensive Spanish-language curriculum designed to get students ready for AP® Spanish in four years. Built to address today’s dynamic learning environment, the program immerses students in authentic Spanish language and culture experiences through text, video, audio, and online learning. The new edition retains the hallmark features and six-step instructional approach that have made it a best seller, while adding a wealth of updated content and features that make it fresh and relevant for both teachers and students. Descubre is built around Vista Higher Learning’s proven six-step instructional design. Contextos ensures students’ understanding and application of new vocabulary by presenting new words and phrases in real-life contexts. Fotonovela storyline videos bridge language and culture, providing a glimpse into everyday life in the Spanish-speaking world. Pronunciación provides students with training opportunities to be accurate and effective communicators. Cultura exposes students to different aspects of contemporary Hispanic cultures tied to the lesson theme. Estructura provides a clear and concise presentation of relevant grammar and scaffolded activities for building confidence, fluency, and accuracy. Grammar is presented as a tool, not a topic. Adelante synthesizes students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within aculturally rich context.