Course Information: Description: Instruction Level: Total Credits: Prerequisites: Spanish I In Spanish I, students will begin their exciting journey by learning essential vocabulary and the basic grammar concepts of the Spanish language. Students will be expected to blend their knowledge of the English language with Spanish as we learn how to communicate effectively in the present and reflexive tenses. In Spanish I you will be exposed to a wide variety of Spanish speaking cultures through movies, art projects, and other exciting methods! As our communities in the United States become more diverse, knowledge of and appreciation for other cultures is not only a good idea, it is essential! Join us in Spanish I as we start building skills that will set you apart from the crowd! th 9 grade High School transcripted Teacher recommendation and minimum gpa Textbooks: Avancemos!, Holt McDougal, ISBN # 978-0-554-02534-6) Course Standards: 1. Uses the target language to express likes, dislikes, and personal preferences 2. Uses and responds to culturally appropriate nonverbal cues and body language 3. Uses the target language to exchange information about general events 4. Asks and answers questions in the target language Unit 1. Unidad Preliminar: Hola! 2. Unidad 1: Lección 1 (U1 L1) Qué te gusta hacer? 3. Unidad 1: Lección 2 (U1 L2) Mis amigos y yo. 4. Unidad 2 : Lección 1 (U2L1) Somos estudiantes. 5. Unidad 2 : Lección 2 (U2L2) En la Escuela. 6. Unidad 3 : Lección 1 (U3L1) Mi comida favorita. 7. Unidad 3 : Lección 2 (U3L2) En mi familia. 8. Unidad 4: Lección 1 (U4L1) Vamos de Compras! 9. Unidad 4: Lección 2 (U4L2) Qué hacemos esta noche? 10. Pobre Ana ( optional enrichment reading as needed year to year) 1 P a g e
Unit Outlines 1. Unidad Preliminar: Hola! LT: In this introductory unit how will I be able to greet and say goodbye in Spanish, and introduce myself to others? Can I recite and recognize the letters in the Spanish alphabet, numbers 1-30, days of the week, weather expressions and classroom commands? Vocabulary: expressions of courtesy Introductions, Alphabet and numbers, Spanish Name assignments, Days of the week, Weather expressions, Classroom phrases Lesson review: video story, group skits Assessment: written test 2. Unidad 1: Lección 1 (U1 L1) Qué te gusta hacer? LT: At the end of Lesson 1 can I talk about activities, tell where I am from and talk about what I like and don t like to do. Can I use personal subject pronouns, the verb ser and gustar, and the preposition de to describe where I am from? Vocabulary: After school activities Grammar 1: Pronouns Grammar 2: Ser Grammar 3: gustar Lesson review: telehistoria, pairs dialogues Assessment: written test 2 P a g e
3. Unidad 1: Lección 2 (U1 L2) Mis amigos y yo. LT: In this lesson can I describe myself and others, identify people and things? Can I use the verb ser to describe what someone is like, use definite/indefinite articles, and use proper noun-adjective agreement? Vocabulary: Describing yourself with adjectives Grammar 1: definite/indefinite articles Grammar 2: noun-adjective agreement Lesson review: video story, skits in groups of 3 Assessment : Project me collage with oral presentation Unit assessment: L1 and L2: you will be assessed on listening, reading, writing and speaking. 4. Unidad 2 : Lección 1 (U2L1) Somos estudiantes. LT: Can I talk about my daily schedules, ask and tell time, say what I have and have to do, say what I do and how often I do things? Can I use the verb tener and the verb phrase tener que, expressions of frequency and present tense ar verbs? Vocabulary: Daily schedules, telling time, Numbers 1-100 Grammar 1: the verb tener Grammar 2: present tense of ar verbs Lesson Review: telehistoria, review activities p.118-119 Assessment : reading, speaking, listening and writing 5. Unidad 2 : Lección 2 (U2L2) En la Escuela. LT: Can I describe classes and classroom objects, say where things are located, say where I am going and talk about how i feel. Can I use the verb estar, use the conjugated verb before the subject to ask a question and the verb ir? Vocabulary: Describing classes, location, expressing feelings Grammar 1: Estar Grammar 2: Ir 3 P a g e
Lesson Review: Telehistoria, dialogues, reading Assessment: Semester Exam, written, listening 6. Unidad 3 : Lección 1 (U3L1) Mi comida favorita. LT: Can I talk about foods and beverages, ask questions, and say what foods I like or dislike using interrogative words, gustar with nouns, present tense er and ir verbs and the verb hacer? Vocabulary: Meals and food, asking questions Grammar 1: gustar with nouns Grammar 2: Present tense of Er and Ir verbs Lesson Review: pg. 180-181, skit in a restaurant Assessment: reading, listening, and writing 7. Unidad 3 : Lección 2 (U3L2) En mi familia. LT: Can I talk about my family, tell ages, express possession, give dates, and make comparisons, using de, possessive adjectives, and comparatives? Vocabulary: Family, dates, numbers to one million Grammar 1: possessive adjectives Grammar 2: Comparatives Lesson review: pg. 208-209, reading selection Assessment: written and video interview of family 8. Unidad 4: Lección 1 (U4L1) Vamos de Compras! LT: Can I talk about what clothes I want to buy, say what I wear for different seasons? Can I use tener expressions, use stem-changing verbs and use direct object pronouns correctly? Vocabulary: clothing and shopping Grammar 1: stem-changing verbs: e ie 4 P a g e
Grammar 2: direct object pronouns (lo, los, la, las, me, te, nos, os) Lesson Review: Telehistoria, pg. 242 Assessment: Lesson quiz (vocabulary and grammar) Fashion slide show 9. Unidad 4: Lección 2 (U4L2) Qué hacemos esta noche? LT: Can I describe places and events in town, talk about types of transportation, say what I am going to do and order from a menu? Can I use the verb ver, ir a + infinitive and stem-changing verbs: o ue and e i? Vocabulary: places and events, getting around town, in a reataurant Grammar 1: ver and o ue, ir a + infinitive Grammar 2: stem-changing verbs: e i Lesson Review: Telehistoria, pg. 270, reading selection Assessment: Lesson assessment (vocabulary and grammar) Project: En el restuarante 10. Pobre Ana Story Selection (As needed year to year) LT: Can I read each chapter and use vocabulary meaning and contextual clues to understand the text and discuss questions about the story? Vocabulary: from text Grammar: reading comprehension, answering questions Lesson Review: Skits Assessment: written 5 P a g e