World Language - Spanish

World Languages

Karen Stoj

K-12 World Language and English Learner Curriculum Specialist

World language instruction in Spanish is offered to students in grades one through five at all four elementary schools. Learning a language at an early age helps students become effective communicators, and allows students to understand culture at a deeper level. The elementary world language program teaches Spanish through art, songs, games and engaging learning activities that connect to the themes included in grade level curricular themes.

The elementary world language program is an exploratory experience in Spanish, based on ACTFL's Language Proficiency Guidelines and World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. The five “C” goal areas are Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. The elementary Spanish program prepares students to apply their language and cultural proficiency skills both within and outside of the school setting. Additional information about the ACTFL standards is available here.


To learn more about South Windsor's elementary world language program, schedule or the teachers, please visit our website using the link below:

ELEMENTARY WORLD LANGUAGE PROGRAM WEBSITE


Grade 1 Spanish Units
Each of our units are based on "Can Do" statements with the goal of students reaching a Novice Mid Proficiency Level. Every year we will focus on a different Spanish speaking country to highlight in our curriculum. (The country of focus in Grade 1 is Perú.) Students will make connections and comparison with these countries and their own.

Unit 1:
Vamos a Hablar Espanol
We Speak Spanish

  • I can sing our Spanish greeting song

  • I can follow directions in class

  • I can say my name

  • I can ask you your name

  • I can count from 1 to 12

Unit 2:
Las Cuatros Estaciones
The Four Seasons

  • I can say the day of the week

  • I can say how I am feeling

  • I can identify the colors of clothing

  • I can identify the four seasons and weather

  • I can follow along while the teacher reads to the class

Unit 3:
Mi Familia y Yo
My Family and I

  • I can say how old I am

  • I can ask you how old you are

  • I can count from 1-31

  • I can identify my birthday month

  • I can identify members of a family

  • I can describe and compare myself and my siblings (bigger and smaller)

Unit 4:
Juguemos Deportes
Let's Play Sports

  • I can describe the weather

  • I can say what sports I practice

  • I can identify what items I need to play sports

  • I can say what I am wearing

  • I can say where I will go during summer vacation

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