Mrs. López
Room 203
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Spanish 1
Course Description
Course Description
ACTFL Exit level: Novice high
High School level I is an introductory course for students with little or no prior experience with the language. It is designed to build a strong foundation and provide students with opportunities to use the target language from day one. Students at this level use single sentences to communicate. Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Can do Statements
Can do Statements
Unit 1
Unit 1
I can understand a conversation between people introducing themselves
I can understand some personal details about others
I can explain details about myself
I can give and request personal details
I can greet and do farewells
Unit 2
Unit 2
I can understand people talking about their reasons for doing something
I can understand people intentions and reasons
I can explain my hobbies and give reasons
I can answer and ask personal questions properly
Unit 3
Unit 3
I can express what I want to do and why (reasons)
I can understand people talking about what they normally do
I can understand facts about people life
I can express intentions
Unit 4
Unit 4
I can imagine and understand how is a place
I can understand reasons and preferences about people's likes
I can express my level of preference when I express what I want to do
I can describe and answer some facts about a place
Unit 5
Unit 5
I can understand a shopping conversation
I can express preferences and needs
I can describe what I want
I can ask for help in a shop and express what I want and how I want it
Unit 6
Unit 6
I can understand people talking about their lives, family and likes
I can express how much I like something
I can describe people
I can describe and talk about my family
Unit 7
Unit 7
I can understand the daily routine of people
I can express what I'm doing each day of the week
I can express frequency
I can describe how my week is
I can talk about my habits
Unit 8
Unit 8
I can imagine how is a place
I can understand people talking about their past
I can explain where a place is located
I can describe past situations of my life
I can give and receive directions about where a place is
I can talk about past facts
Week by Week Breakdown by Section
Week by Week Breakdown by Section
Broad Learning Categories
Broad Learning Categories
Interpretative
30%
Learners understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard, read, or viewed on a variety of topics.
Presentational
25%
Learners present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media.
Interpersonal
25%
Learners interact and negotiate meaning in spoken, signed, or written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions.
Use of Language
20%
Learners can use language according to a specific context.
Parents can find more information of the standards assessed in each Broad Learning Category on PowerSchool.
The World Languages Department Reassessment Policy can be found here.
Students can expect the following from the teacher concerning the following:
GOOGLE CLASSROOM - All assignments will be posted in Google Classroom. If you are having trouble locating it, contact the teacher.
RUBRICS AND POLICIES - Once posted here they will not change. However, if a chance is necessary the teacher will inform students well in advance and will clearly mark the changes.
Students will be expected to:
Take chances to speak up in class - If you don't speak in class, where will you?
Be active and participative - You will learn faster
Never be afraid of making mistakes - I don't punish mistakes!
Seek for assistance any time you need help - I am here to help!
Show Kindness and respect to peers and teacher
Come to class prepared with all necessary course materials
Complete the required work on time
Materials:
Textbook
Notebook
Computer fully charged
Earphones
Quick Link High School Policies
Quick Link High School Policies
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