Mrs. Iafrate
aiafrate@daltonschool.kr
MS 202
Profe Quintero
jquintero@daltonschool.kr
MS 208
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Spanish I
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.
Proficiency Scale
Proficiency Scale
Assessment Rubrics
Assessment Rubrics
Units of Study & Can do Statements
Units of Study & Can do Statements
Unit 1
Unit 1
Nosotros y nosotras
Nosotros y nosotras
We are
August 16th - September 15th
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
Quiero aprender Español
Quiero aprender Español
I want to learn Spanish
September 18th - October 23rd
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
¿Dónde está Santiago?
¿Dónde está Santiago?
Where is Santiago?
October 24th - November 23th
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
Me gusta la escuela
Me gusta la escuela
I like the school
November 28th - January 18th
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
¿Cuál prefieres?
¿Cuál prefieres?
Which one do you prefer?
January 22nd - February 22nd
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
Tus amigos son mis amigos
Tus amigos son mis amigos
Your friends are my friends
February 26th - April 2nd
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
Día a Día
Día a Día
Day by day
April 3rd - May 2nd
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
A comer !
A comer !
Let's eat!
May 6th - June 6th
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.
Course Expectations
Course Expectations
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.
Quick Link High School Policies
Quick Link High School Policies
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