Abriendo paso AP® Spanish Textbook

Abriendo paso was designed to engage and challenge upper-level students of high school Spanish. If they plan on taking the AP® Spanish exam, they’ll be able to approach it with confidence.

Two-volume program for both breadth and depth of instruction
Aligned with the College Board’s exam framework
Creative and engaging tasks
Rich content on Savvas Realize® LMS

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AP Spanish Program with Digital Integration

Combine two acclaimed textbooks and unparalleled technology to support student progress through the AP® Spanish curriculum.

Test Readiness

Abriendo paso was designed to familiarize students with the themes, objectives, questions, and contexts of the AP® Spanish exam in mind so they can take the test with confidence.

Authentic Language

Lessons and supporting materials use authentic language from Spanish-speaking countries to develop more natural-sounding speaking and writing styles.

Two-Pronged Pedagogy

Our core textbook Temas y lecturas and the supplementary Gramática complement one another throughout the course for a rich learning experience.

Print and Digital

Abriendo paso works with our Savvas Realize® LMS so teachers and students have access to eTexts and auto-graded activities that help gauge progress throughout the year.

Created to address the needs of Upper-level Spanish learners

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Temas y lecturas
Gramática
Digital Course Materials

Temas y lecturas

Thematic Organization

Abriendo paso’s literature anthology comes organized around the Themes, Essential Questions, and Recommended Contexts in the framework.
Authentic Selections

Students and teachers can select from a variety of authentic print and multimedia sources that allow for thoughtful cultural comparisons.

Gramática

Flexible Programming

Gramática can serve as a standalone text or support Temas y Lecturas with communications-based activities for students. The basic review of key topics works as a cross-reference for your primary textbook.

Digital Course Materials

Student Edition eText

Powered by our Savvas Realize® Learning Management System, a student edition eText features highlighting, note-taking, and navigation functions. Embedded media files appear throughout the text for an engaging experience.
Range of Activities

Assignable activities include multiple-choice questions, reading selections, fill-in-the-blanks, and open-ended writing prompts. Some of these resources come with an auto-grading feature to save teacher’s time.
Teacher Resources

Downloadable teacher’s guide and audio files provide quick and accessible materials that can aid with instruction.

Award-winning Online Platform for Your AP Spanish Curriculum

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Abriendo paso fully integrates with Savvas Realize®, our award-winning LMS that offers teachers the flexibility to manage their classes and students the resources they need to succeed.

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José M. Diaz Author Bio

José M. Díaz is a retired Spanish Teacher formerly of Hunter College High School in New York City. He has served as Chair of the AP Spanish Language and Literature Development Committee. He has also been a Table Leader, Question Leader for the scoring of the examination. He has led workshops throughout the United States and Europe and continues being a consultant for the College Board. He has also written several guides and articles for several College Board Publications. His is the co-author of AP Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination, Listening Comprehension Skills for Intermediate Students, and ¡En marcha!, among others. He has a B.A. in Spanish Literature from Hunter College, CUNY and an M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University.
María F. Nadel Author Bio

María F. Nadel has more than thirty years of teaching experience in independent and public schools, most recently at Hunter College High School in New York City. She is the co-author of several Spanish textbooks and study guides including ¡En marcha!, Let’s Review Spanish, and Spanish for Educators. She has a B.A. in Spanish Literature, an M.A. in Spanish Literature, and an M.A. in Bilingual Education from Hunter College, CUNY.
Table of Contents

UNIDAD 1 TEMA: Las identidades personales y públicas
CAPÍTULO 1: La enajenación y la asimilación
CAPÍTULO 2: Los héroes y los personajes históricos
CAPÍTULO 3: La identidad nacional y la identidad étnica
CAPÍTULO 4: Las creencias personales
CAPÍTULO 5: Los intereses personales
CAPÍTULO 6: La autoestima

UNIDAD 2 TEMA: La vida contemporánea
CAPÍTULO 7: La educación y las carreras profesionales
CAPÍTULO 8: El entretenimiento y la diversión
CAPÍTULO 9: Los viajes y el ocio
CAPÍTULO 10: Los estilos de vida
CAPÍTULO 11: Las relaciones personales
CAPÍTULO 12: Las tradiciones y los valores sociales
CAPÍTULO 13: El trabajo voluntario

UNIDAD 3 TEMA: Las familias y las comunidades
CAPÍTULO 14: Las tradiciones y los valores
CAPÍTULO 15: Las comunidades educativas
CAPÍTULO 16: La estructura de la familia
CAPÍTULO 17: La ciudadanía global
CAPÍTULO 18: La geografía humana
CAPÍTULO 19: Las redes sociales

UNIDAD 4 TEMA: La belleza y la estética
CAPÍTULO 20: La arquitectura
CAPÍTULO 21: Definiciones de la belleza
CAPÍTULO 22: Definiciones de la creatividad
CAPÍTULO 23: La moda y el diseño
CAPÍTULO 24: El lenguaje y la literatura
CAPÍTULO 25: Las artes visuales y escénicas

UNIDAD 5 TEMA: La ciencia y la tecnología
CAPÍTULO 26: El acceso a la tecnología
CAPÍTULO 27: Los efectos de la tecnología en el individuo y en la sociedad
CAPÍTULO 28: El cuidado de la salud y la medicina
CAPÍTULO 29: Las innovaciones tecnológicas
CAPÍTULO 30: Los fenómenos naturales
CAPÍTULO 31: La ciencia y la ética

UNIDAD 5 TEMA: La ciencia y la tecnología
CAPÍTULO 26: El acceso a la tecnología
CAPÍTULO 27: Los efectos de la tecnología en el individuo y en la sociedad
CAPÍTULO 28: El cuidado de la salud y la medicina
CAPÍTULO 29: Las innovaciones tecnológicas
CAPÍTULO 30: Los fenómenos naturales
CAPÍTULO 31: La ciencia y la ética

UNIDAD 6 TEMA: Los desafíos mundiales
CAPÍTULO 32: Los temas económicos
CAPÍTULO 33: Los temas del medio ambiente
CAPÍTULO 34: El pensamiento filosófico y la religión
CAPÍTULO 35: La población y la demografía
CAPÍTULO 36: El bienestar social
CAPÍTULO 37: La conciencia social

Preparación para el examen
Unidad 1
Unidad 2
Unidad 3
Unidad 4
Unidad 5
Unidad 6

Appendices

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Abriendo paso AP® Spanish Textbook