How can you introduce yourself? What are your friends like? What are the characteristics of a good friend? Essential Question(s):

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1 Unit 1, September Mis Amigos y Yo How can you introduce yourself? What are your friends like? What are the characteristics of a good friend? Unit 2, October Un Viaje al Extranjero Where would you like to travel? What are some cultural differences between the Us and Spanish speaking countries? Where would you like to live? What is the difference between weather in north America and Spanish speaking countries? Vocabulary- Family members, nationalities, personal adjectives, days of the week, colors, food Grammar- present tense tener Grammar- adjective agreements Grammar- present tense Grammar- indirect object pronouns with verb gustar Culture- diversity among Spanish speakers Culture- what is an euro? Culture- Spanish dinner times Culture- Spanish lunch times Introduce People and say where they are from Describe people Talk and write about what you and others do Say what you like and don t like Conjugate present verbs ending in ar, -er, -ir Mini project: students present where their families are from Vocabulary- moods and feelings, calendar and expressions, places around town, weather expressions, clothing Grammar- present tense of estar Grammar- preterit of regular ar verbs Grammar- present tense of querer and poder Grammar- preterit of regular ir verbs Grammar- uses of verb estar Culture- extended family living Culture- weather map of Spain Culture- math and science connection: Celsius v. Fahrenheit Talk about how you are feeling Making suggestions and responding to them Saying that something has already been done Ask for and offer help Describe you town or city Mini project- students create a mini brochure for a Spanish speaking country 1

2 Unit 3, November La Vida Cotidiana Unit 4, December Adelante con los Estudios What profession would you like to pursue? What are your goals for this school year? How can a family balance household chores? What will you do to achieve them? What differences might you expect between colleges in the U.S. and Latin America? Vocabulary- daily activities, household chores, hobbies, pastimes Grammar- reflexive verbs and pronouns Grammar- e to I stem changes in vestirse Grammar- adverbs ending in mente Vocabulary- classroom activities, school and computer terms, describing people, activities around town Grammar- deberias vs. debes Grammar- ser + adjective to describe nouns Grammar- hace + quantity of time + que+ present tense Grammar- estar+ adjective to describe location, emotion, states or conditions Grammar- direct Object pronouns lo, la, los, las Grammar- present tense of conocer Culture- what is your profession? Culture- discussion of household chores in Spain Culture0 popular free time activities in Latin American countries Grammar- direct object pronouns Culture- school grade levels in Mexico Culture- amount of tuition in Latin American universities Culture- what do you do after school in Spanish speaking countries? Talking about one s daily routines Talk about responsibilities Complain about chores Talk about hobbies and pastimes Say how long something has been going on Ask for and give directions Give advice Talk about things and people you know Making comparisons Use direct object pronouns in sentences 2

3 Unit 5, January Ponte en Forma! What do you do to keep fit? What do you do to live a healthy lifestyle? What do you consider healthy and unhealthy snacks? Unit 6, February De Visita en la Ciudad What is the difference between saber and conocer( to know)? What historical events led to the cultural influences of th following: Mexican American in San Antonio Cuban in Miami Spanish in Santa Fe Irish and Italian in Boston French in New Orleans Chinese in San Francisco Vocabulary- sports, fitness activities, health and fitness terms, body parts, injuries and explanations Grammar- preterit of dormer Grammar- preterit of ir and er verbs Grammar- informal commands Grammar- command forms of verbs ending in gar and car Grammar- irregular formal verbs Grammar- preterit of poder Grammar- reflexive verbs to express feelings Culture- antojitos- snacks in Spanish speaking countries Culture- motivating expressions Culture- Staying fit habits in Spanish speaking countries Talk about staying healthy and fit Tell someone what to do and what not to do Give explanations Use reflexive verbs to express feelings Mini project- students will write a small essay of things they would do to stay fit Vocabulary- in the city, places in the city, in the train station, in a restaurant Grammar- present tense of saber Grammar- saber vs. conocer Grammar- preterit of pedir Grammar- preterit of servir Grammar- preterit of traer Culture- San Antonio- the center of Mexican American Culture Culture- How do you get to school in Latin American countries? Culture- birthdays in Spanish speaking countries Culture- how are the restaurants in Latin American countries? Ask for and give information Relate a series of events Order in a restaurant Express the verb to know correctly in Spanish Use stem changing verbs in the preterit tense Mini project- Students will create a restaurant menu with food from their own cultural backgrounds 3

4 Unit 7, March Conoces bien tu pasado? Unit 8, April Diversiones What type of expressions would you use when interviewing people? What was it like when you were young? Have times changed from when you were a teenager? What were you like when you were little? Vocabulary- childhood activities, describing people and places, conveniences Grammar- imperfect tense of er, -ar, -ir verbs Grammar- imperfect tense of ir and ver Grammar- spelling change o to u and y to e to avoid vowel repetition Grammar- imperfect of ser and hay Grammar- comparisons of equality Grammar- tan+ adjective or adverb Culture- expressions abut the distant past Culture- public services in Latin American countries Culture- sayings Talking about what you like to do Saying what you used to like and dislike Describing what people and things were like Using comparisons to describe people What are some of the most common holidays of Spanish speaking counries? What are the most important holidays of you town or city? Vocabulary- in the zoo, amusement park, movie theatre, running errands, at the festival Grammar- adjectives with isimo/a Grammar- superlatives Grammar- verbs with prepositions Grammar- preterit of decir Culture- informal expressions to say really or extremely Culture- holidays and festivals in the Spanish speaking countries Describing a past event Saying why you couldn t do something Reporting what someone said 4

5 New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) Unit 9, May Dia de Mercado! Unit 10, June Diversiones Where does the word Mercado come from? What are some favorite stories from your childhood? - comes from the Latin word mercatus meaning a places where one What is the weather in different regions of Bolivia? trades What were some of the cultural values or morals you heard in the stories as what are some clothing related careers? children? Vocabulary- giving directions, in a clothing store, discussing prices Grammar- formal commands Grammar- usted and ustedes Grammar- comparisons Culture- at the window in a store Culture- clothing shoes and sizes in Spanish speaking countries Culture- Where do you buy your food? Culture- expressions for shopping Culture- Markets in Spanish speaking countries Asking for and giving directions3 Asking for help in a store Talking about how clothes look and fit Bargaining in a market Vocabulary- weather accidents, mishaps, daily events, the latest news, science fiction and fairy tales Grammar- preterit and imperfect contrasted Grammar- preterit of oir, creer, leer, caerse Grammar- preterit and imperfect to tell a story Grammar- preterit of tener Culture- weather map and patterns in Bolivia Culture- so you know any tales or stories of Spanish Speaking countries? Culture- Ecuadorian Legend- La Llorona Setting the scene for a story Continuing and ending a story Reacting to news and current events Final exam 5