Spanish II
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6 weeks |
Preliminary (Level I review) introductions, personal identification, numbers, Spanish-speaking countries, pronunciation, tips for maintaining and increasing language acquisition |
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What everyday words and expressions do we need to know in order to communicate with others? What words/phrases do we use in order to initiate a conversation with someone we are meeting for the first time? Why is it important to use formal speech with certain people and informal speech with others? How has Spanish influenced our language? Why do we need to know basic numbers? How are numbers used in our every day lives? What countries speak Spanish? |
greetings, courtesies, goodbyes, numbers 0-1000, personal dialogues, every day expressions months, days of the week, dates, birthday, age, weather, alphabet Cultural comparisons of body language for getting to know people geography of Spanish-speaking countries and regional differences in pronunciation and idioms |
Spanish influence on different cultures cognates in Spanish and English basic classroom expressions and directions used daily greetings, introductions, names, expressions of courtesy The concept of formal vs. informal or polite vs. familiar differences and similarities in body language among cultures Alphabet colors Numbers 0-1000, days, months, seasons, dates Introduce concept of a saint's day maps of Spanish-Speaking countries rhymes and regional idioms
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students wil be able to... list different occupations where you could use a second language. identify common cognates in Spanish and English. recognize various words in Spanish that have filtered into English. greet someone in Spanish, introduce themselves, and ask how someone is in Spanish. recognize and repeat the letters of the Spanish alphabet. spell words in Spanish using the Spanish alphabet, including their names say and identify the days of the week,months of the year, and seasons in Spanish. say and identify numbers 0-1000 in Spanish. form dates in Spanish. use an appropriate expression of courtesy in Spanish given a specific scenario. begin to recognize the importance of informal vs. formal language in Spanish culture locate in a map Spanish-Speaking countries conduct surveys and interviews employing personal identification vocabulary explore and use a variety of media to increase language skills
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textbooks
flash cards
worksheets
vocabulary lists
visual aids
YouTube presentations
written exercises
written tests
auditory tests
on-line practice
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Speed interviews Dialogues Alphabet song Readings on Spanish words filtered into English number card identification class participation individual oral presentations practice on the Web for re-inforcement days/months/seasons/dates indentification with visual and auditory cues |
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6-7 weeks |
What are you like? Identity and Social relationships |
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What makes me the person that I am? What are my interests and hobbies? What are my likes and dislikes? What would my best friend look like? What would my best job look like?
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leisure activities, descriptive adjectives, preferences of interests, meaning of gestures and expressions in Spanish cultures, numbers to express age and dates of births |
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Students can identify physical and psychological characteristics by writing adjectives about themselves and by stating their favorite activities and pastimes. Students will use their imagination to see where they would like to live and what they would like to do in the future based on the characteristics they recognize in themselves and others resulting in the creation of a digital book potraying themselves as the main character living in the future. Students will present the book to the class and will answer follow-up questions in Spanish. |
Textbooks Worksheets Visual aids You-Tube presentations On-line practice |
Short interviews Dialogues Bulletin board with what is unique about themselves including pertaining pictures or creation of digital book Reading Comprehension test about famous latinos
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6-7 weeks |
Winter Holidays and Observances |
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What makes Holidays important? What traditions do I do with my family? what is the historical meaning of some holidays in my culture and other target cultures? What similarities and differences exist among holidays celebrated in the world? What are some holidays and traditions that I would like to experience and learn more about? |
Geography of Latin American countries Relevant history of Latin American holidays Different foods and traditions in Latin American countries and other countries in the world including the United States. Expression of feelings according to specific celebrations Music and art expressions in various celebrations throughout the world |
Names and History of Latin American Countries Descriptions of emotions Descriptions of physical characterists Interrogatives Food vocabulary Art vocabulary Music descriptions Culture and Traditions in World Celebrations |
Students identify Winter Holidays celebrated with their own families Students compare their family celebrations with other world celebrations Students tell and describe what their family traditions are as well as other countries studied Students express opinions about different cultural significance in world celebrations reviewed |
textbooks worksheets maps visual aids you tube presentations on-line practice |
Students create a digital posterboard with various links associated with specific countries and their celebrations. History, pictures, videos, interesting facts will be used to validate their information. Students will present their findings to the class and will express their opinion on the celebration researched. |
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6-7 weeks |
School life and Education |
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What are my favorite classes? How do class offerings differ among countries? What classes are similar to my classes? How is the grading system similar or different from the United States? Are extracurricular activities offered in Latin America? Would I like wearing uniforms to school? Is transportation provided in other countries? |
Information about Latin American Schools Systems from textbooks Readings concerning Latin American schedules, grading, school supplies and transportation Videos on Latin American classes in different settings like bigger cities Interviews of Latin American students telling about their school experiences |
Classes vocabulary
military time to read schedules
school objects
descriptions of classes and objects
extracurricular activities
negative and affirmative words
cognates
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Tell what classroom activities they do in school Give list of favorite classes and extracurricular activities Talk about likes and dislikes in schedules Compare similarities and differences between schools in the United States and Latin America Present information about school activities,subjects, rules, and grading systems Explain the differences between student-teacher relationships in the United States and Latin America |
Textbooks magazines videos you tube presentations interviews |
Listening and written exam Venn Diagram listing similarities and differences between Latin American Schools and American Schools Presentation of Venn Diagram to class |
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7-8 weeks |
Health and Wellness Family and daily life |
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What are healthy daily habits? What is my personal daily routine? How does my sleeping patterns impact my health? What are my clothing preferences and shopping habits? What activities do I engage in during my free time? How do I take care of my health? |
Daily Routines and healthy habits Shopping for clothes, personal items and accessories Daily hygiene activities Family relationships Doctor visits and information about body functions Hobbies and mental stimulating activities worthy of pursuit |
Body parts vocabulary Reflexive verbs frequency of actions words personal items vocabulary rooms of the house vocabulary clothes and accessory vocabulary possessive adjectives
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Talk about clothing for different events and daily routines Read about teens' sleeping patterns and healthy routines Write personal daily routines in daily journal for a week Ask classmates about their daily routines and preferences in clothes
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Readings on health topics in magazines Textbooks visual aids sample daily routine videos |
Create a hard-copy childrens' book about ones own daily routines using pertaining vocabulary and appropriate illustrations then present it in class Reading Comprehension exam
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6-7 weeks |
Communities & Neighborhood Travel |
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Where am I going? How am I going? When and Why am I going? What places are important to me? How do I give directions? What errands am I responsible for in my family? What form of payment am I familiar with? |
Places of importance in city, state, country Travel itinerary to Latin American cities Maps of countries in Latin America Tourism in Latin America Shopping and different currencies Cultural Heritage sites in Latin America and the United States |
Names of places vocabulary in my community and abroad at target culture countries Descriptions and prepositions Seasons and military time Historical sites background and facts Environment and Preservation for endangered flora and fauna abroad and in our community Recreational activities Name of currency abroad and exchange rate
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Identification of important places in my community and Latin America Planning a trip and writing an itinerary Express opinions about why places in my community are important Compare target cultural heritage sites with important places in the United States Exchange information about travel itinerary with a partner and express opinions about each other's selected destinations Express preferences for which sites one would like to visit
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Tourism websites from Latin American countries Videos and maps of historical locations Guest speakers from travel agencies Travel brochures of various interesting places in the United States and Latin America Textbooks Worksheets |
Dialogues giving and asking questions about itineraries Creation of a visitor brochure for the local tourism association or for any site of interest in Latin America Completion of pros and cons of traveling to chosen location in a Venn Diagram Creation of a travel itinarary to a chosen destination complete with details such as photos, maps, day-by-day activities, means of travel and dates. Estimation of cost |
