NAME:
Diana Raschella
SCHOOL:
Cathedral Preparatory Seminary
CLASS:
Spanish I, Spanish II, Study Skills I, Fine Arts I, Health I, Health IV
SCHOOL PHONE:
718.592.6800 Ext. 604
Ms.Raschella is a graduate of St. John’s University, where she earned a B.A.
in Spanish. She began her teaching career at Brooklyn College Academy and
also taught at Fontbonne Hall Academy. She is a member of the American
Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, where she serves on the
New York Metropolitan Chapter Board of Directors. Prior to coming to
Cathedral, she attended the University of Puerto Rico studying secondary
education. At Cathedral, she teaches all levels of Spanish, Study Skills,
Fine Arts and Health.
SPANISH I: In Spanish I, the basic skills of learning a language are
introduced: listening, speaking reading and writing, as well as a cultural
awareness of the Spanish speaking people. The language is presented through
aural-oral drills, vocabulary, situational dialogues and directed writing
based upon a measured grammatical progression. The culture of the language
is taught in conjunction with the language. Cultural material is integrated
so that the students gain an awareness of the different cultures of the
Spanish speaking world.
SPANISH II: This course begins with a review of Spanish I and follows the
same standards. There is a development of conversation through dialogues,
situational vocabulary and models. There is a increased concentration on
grammatical structures (especially verbs), vocabulary and idiomatic
expressions. An ongoing teaching of Spanish culture is an important part of
this course.
SPANISH III: This course continues with the grammatical structure of second
year Spanish. An emphasis is based on oral communication, linguistic skills
and literature. Students take part in more challenging conversations and
build communications skills necessary for daily life. Literature is
introduced through short stories and brief dramatic dialogues.