Unit 1, September Review of 1-8 Spanish I Unit 2, October Chapter 1 How does one form more complex sentence structures? What are some examples of Hispanic humor? What is the relationship between culture and language? What is the present progressive tense and how is it used in Spanish? Review of grammar covered in Spanish I Reflexive verbs Review of vocabulary covered in Spanish I Comparison Present tense verbs regular and irregular Demonstrative adjectives Ser Tener idioms Direct objects Nouns and adjectives related to family and friends Gustar Present progressive tense Numbers, days, months Ir a and infinitives Definite/ indefinite articles Informal commands and direct object pronouns Comparisons Mexican culture Demonstrative adjectives Standards/Benchmarks Correct use of present tense verbs in speaking, and in writing Create more complex sentences State common everyday phrases Read for comprehension Demonstrate a basic understanding of skills acquired in Spanish I Demonstrate knowledge of cultural similarities and differences through reading 7.1.IM.A 1-8, B 1-5, C 1-5 7.1.IM.A 1-8, B 1-5, C 1-5 EXprésate II- Holt Chapter Ask about people, routines and activities Express likes and dislikes Use tener idioms/ir a and infinitive in speech and writing Offer help and talk about chores Talk about family and friends Read about Mexican culture Use the present progressive Create more complex sentences using the grammar and vocabulary of the chapter Read some chistes Write about your friends Offer help Talk about chores and plans EXprésate II- Holt Chapter 1 1
Unit 3, November Chapter 2 Unit 4, December Chapter 3 What is the vocabulary related to professions? How does one communicate about the places in a typical town and going around towns and cities? Indirect objects and pronouns Present tense of dar and decir Saber and conocer (to know) Use of ser and adjectives of nationality Contrast between ser/estar Culture of the chapter-reading Expressions followed by infinitives Vocabulary: Professions and parts of the house Preterite tense of AR,-ER,-IR verbs Preterite of hacer and ir Culture of Peru Impersonal and passive -se Preterite tense of car, -gar,-zar verbs Conocer, andar, venir, tener, dar and ver in the preterite Commands with pronouns and informal commands Formal and directional commands Other irregular verbs in the informal commands Vocabulary relating to towns Culture of the Dominican Republic Describe professions Use direct and indirect object pronouns to form more complex sentences Use saber and conocer appropriately and interchangeably Describe one via nationality Read for comprehension Form sentences using ser and estar correctly Form and use the past tense(regular and irregular verbs) in sentences Talk about what you and others do in town on a typical day Talk about what one does in certain places using the impersonal-se Use conocer in communication Use the irregular preterite verbs with accuracy Command others using both the regular and directional commands Read with increasing accuracy for pronunciation and comprehension Ask for clarification Ask for and give directions EXprésate II- Holt Chapter 2 EXprésate II- Holt Chapter 3 Partner speaking exercises 2
Unit 5, January Chapter 4 Unit 6, February Chapter 5 How does one communicate past tense events in the target language? How does one communicate the daily routine in Spanish? How useful is the Internet for Spanish-language students? What are some hobbies that are popular? Vocabulary: body parts, sports Continued content from chapter 4 and introduction to chapter 5 Reflexive verbs related to the vocabulary/related to direct object pronouns Preterite of poder and traer Adjective formation from verbs Reflexive verbs and pronouns Ponerse and decir in the past tense Possessive pronouns Stem-changing verbs in the past tense Vocabulary of daily routine Ser and estar in the preterite Tell someone that you are in a hurry Irregular 3 rd person preterite verbs: caer and leer Culture of Spain Culture of Costa Rica Read with increasing accuracy for pronunciation and comprehension Talk about the past and how something was in the past Repeat vocabulary for pronunciation Talk about sports and conditions related to body parts Talk about getting hurt Ask and give advice Read about Hispanic sports legends Describe daily routines Describe possession of various objects State events that have started in the past and are still occurring Pronounce with accuracy Read with comprehension Use verbs poder and traer correctly in the preterite tense Tell someone that you are in a hurry Read about the culture of Spain EXprésate II- Holt Chapter 4 EXprésate II- Holt Chapter 5 3
Unit 7, March Chapter 5 cont. Unit 8, April Chapter 6 What are some hobbies that are popular in hispanic countries? How does one communicate one s interests in the imperfect tense? Is the imperfect tense used to discuss childhood events? Verb interesar Hace with time expressions Use of pero / sino Negation Reading about Hispanic parties Culture of Costa Rica Cultural reading on the Internet Vocabulary: childhood activities and adjectives used to describe people Imperfect tense of regular and irregular verbs : ir, ver Verbs of reciprocity Imperfect of ser and haber Cultural/ historical reading Read and talk about hobbies popular in different nations/ social activities Express interest and disinterest Talk about how long something has been going on Use vocabulary of pastimes Read the cultural section on Costa Rica Read about the Internet EXprésate II- Holt Chapter 5 EXprésate II- Holt Chapter 6 Demonstrate correct use of dictionary skills Form the imperfect Use the imperfect tense properly in original communication Read aloud for pronunciation Demonstrate comprehension by answering questions Discuss various cultural differences and similarities in chapter readings Talk about what you used to like or dislike Talk about what you used to do 4
Unit 9, May Chapter 6 cont. Unit 10, June Repaso 1-6 How does one use the material learned in a creative and/or original way Preterite verbs with mental or emotional states y stem-changing verbs- creer, leer, construir, oír, caerle a uno Cultural/ historical reading- Poem by Rubén Darío Preterite vs. imperfect rules of usage Integración 1-6 Review of all vocabulary learned in chapters 1-6 Review of all grammar learned in Chapters 1-6 Review of all culture learned in Chapter 6 Describe people and things in the past Talk about an emotional reaction Use y verbs correctly in writing and in speech Decide preterite or imperfect in speech and in writing Read and understand a poem by Rubén Dar io Discuss literal and figurative meanings Prepare for the final exam Use vocabulary creatively Use grammar in original written work Understand cultural differences and similarities EXprésate II- Holt Chapter 6 EXprésate II- Holt Chapter 1-6 5