Spanish 1 Block
Week 17
Monday 1/4/2021 - Begin Unit 6 Mini Unit: Ser vs. Estar
Activities
Test on Ser vs. Estar will be either Tuesday 1/12 or Wednesday, 1/13
Speaking Proficiency due this Friday
Listening Comprehension this Friday at the start of class
Review of Ser and Estar
Boardwork: Ser vs. Estar with Reasons
Unidad 6, Práctica 1: Ser vs. Estar Translations with reasons
Gimkit/Quizlet study time for Ser and Estar ONLY
Objectives
I can recall what I know about the infinitives Ser and Estar and use them appropriately
I can determine when to use Ser instead of Estar, and vice versa
Tuesday 1/5/2021
Activities
Test on Ser vs. Estar will be either Tuesday 1/12 or Wednesday, 1/13
Speaking Proficiency due this Friday (posting in Classroom and FlipGrid today)
Listening Comprehension this Friday at the start of class
Boardwork: Ser vs. Estar with Reasons
Possessives practice
In-class assignment: Unidad 6, Práctica 2
If time allows, GimKit review of Ser
Objectives
I can recall what I know about the infinitives Ser and Estar and use them appropriately
I can determine when to use Ser instead of Estar, and vice versa
Wednesday 1/6/2021
Activities
Test on Ser vs. Estar will be either Tuesday 1/12 or Wednesday, 1/13
Speaking Proficiency due this Friday (posting in Classroom and FlipGrid today)
Listening Comprehension this Friday at the start of class
Boardwork: Ser vs. Estar with Reasons
In-class assignment: Unidad 6, Práctica 3
If time allows, GimKit review of Estar
Objectives
I can recall what I know about the infinitives Ser and Estar and use them appropriately
I can determine when to use Ser instead of Estar, and vice versa
Thursday 1/7/2021
Activities
Test on Ser vs. Estar will be either Wednesday 1/13
Speaking Proficiency due tomorrow
Go over Unidad 6, Práctica 3
Listening Comprehension tomorrow at the start of class
Gimkit Review: Ser vs. Estar
Objectives
I can recall what I know about the infinitives Ser and Estar and use them appropriately
I can determine when to use Ser instead of Estar, and vice versa
Friday 1/8/2021
Activities
Test on Ser vs. Estar will be Wednesday 1/13
Listening Comprehension at the start of class today
Unidad 6, Práctica 4: using less-utilized vocabulary
Gimkit Review: Ser vs. Estar
Objectives
I can recall what I know about the infinitives Ser and Estar and use them appropriately
I can determine when to use Ser instead of Estar, and vice versa
Week 16
Monday 12/21/2020
Activities
Quiz on Estar
Objectives
I can be assessed on my ability to use the infinitive Estar (to be temporary)
Tuesday 12/22/2020
Activities
In-class Fun Day!
Objectives
I can take a break and have a little fun in Spanish Class!!
Week 15
Monday 12/14/2020 - Thursday 12/17/2020
Activities
This week is all review activities as next week Monday is our Quiz on Estar
Objectives
I can conjugate the infinitive Estar
I can describe where someone or something is
I can describe how I am feeling or how someone else is feeling
I can use possessives properly
- Friday 12/18/2020 - NO CLASS: StuCo Holiday Fun Day!
Week 14
Monday 12/7/2020 - Begin Unit 5: Estar (to be)
Activities
QUIZ ON THIS UNIT WILL BE 12/21
Speaking Proficiency due this Friday
Listening Comprehension this Friday
Review of possessives
Notes: Estar
Conjugations of Estar (estoy, estás, estás, estamos, estáis, están)
Reasons to use Estar (Position, Location, Action, Condition, Emotion)
Position words
Location words/phrases
Conditions
Emotions
Objectives
I can conjugate the infinitive Estar
I can describe where I am located and other people are located
I can describe my condition (being well or not)
I can describe my current emotion
Tuesday 12/8/2020
Activities
Speaking Proficiency due this Friday
Listening Comprehension this Friday
Notes: Estar
Review Conjugations of Estar (estoy, estás, estás, estamos, estáis, están)
Review Reasons to use Estar (Position, Location, Action, Condition, Emotion)
Conditions
In class assignment: Unidad 5, Práctica 1 (Using Estar with Positions and Locations)
Gimkit
Objectives
I can talk about where other people are located
I can talk about others' conditions
I can describe others' emotions
Wednesday 12/9/2020
Activities
Speaking Proficiency due this Friday
Listening Comprehension this Friday
Notes: Estar
Review Conjugations of Estar (estoy, estás, estás, estamos, estáis, están)
Review Reasons to use Estar (Position, Location, Action, Condition, Emotion)
Emotions
In class assignment: Unidad 5, Práctica 2 (Using Estar with Positions and Locations)
Objectives
I can describe my emotions and the emotions of others
Thursday 12/10/2020
Activities
Speaking Proficiency due TOMORROW
Listening Comprehension TOMORROW
Notes: Estar
Review Conjugations of Estar (estoy, estás, estás, estamos, estáis, están)
Review Reasons to use Estar (Position, Location, Action, Condition, Emotion)
Gimkit Review
Objectives
I can recall the reasons to use Estar when translating sentences
Friday 12/11/2020
Activities
Speaking Proficiency due TODAY
Listening Comprehension at the start of class (translate from Spanish to English)
Conclusion of Culture Day: Spanish Bullfighting
Objectives
I can recall how to use Estar on an assessment (translating form Spanish to English)
I can describe a Spanish bullfight
I can have a healthy debate about my stance on bullfighting
Week 13
Monday 11/30/2020
Activities
QUIZ this Friday!
NO Speaking Proficiency or Listening Comprehension this week
Review conjugations of SER and its uses
Finish notes on occupations
Google Classroom assignment: Unidad 4, Práctica 3 (using SER with occupations)
Activities
I can describe my occupation and the occupations of others
Tuesday 12/1/2020 - El primero de diciembre
Activities
Go over Unidad 4, Práctica 3
Review conjugations of SER and its uses
Talk about relationships when using SER
Google Classroom assignment: Unidad 4, Práctica 4 (All things SER!)
Activities
I can describe my relation to other people
Wednesday 12/2/2020
Activities
Review conjugations of SER and its uses
Crossword puzzle: The uses of SER
Activity: Quizlet LIVE Review
Activities
I can use what I know in a practical manner
Thursday 12/3/2020
Activities
Gimkit review
Activities
I can use what I know to study for an assessment
Friday 12/4/2020
Activities
1st half of class: Quiz on SER
2nd half of class: Culture Day - La Corrida de Toros (Spanish Bullfighting)
Activities
I can recall what I know about SER and its uses on an assessment
I can learn something new about a culture we are studying
>>NO SCHOOL November 23rd - 27th! Enjoy your week off!<<
Week 12
Monday 11/16/2020 - Unit 4 (Ser vs. Estar)
Activities
Finish Presentation of Spain Topics
Introduce Unit 4 (To Be vs. To Be)
Notes: Conjugations of Ser and uses
Objectives
I can describe myself
Tuesday 11/20/2020
Activities
Review Conjugations and uses of Ser
Activity: Unit 4, Practice 1 - SER
Objectives
I can describe others
Wednesday 11/21/2020
Activities
Go over Unit 4, Practice 1
Introduce Speaking Proficiency: I can describe myself using SER
Activity: Writing of this week's speaking proficiency
Objectives
I can briefly write about myself
Thursday 11/19/2020
Activities
Reminder: Speaking Proficiency is due tomorrow
There will be a listening comprehension as well tomorrow at the start of class
Activity: Describe other people through pictures
Objectives
I can write descriptions of other people based on scenes that I am shown
Friday 11/20/2020
Activities
Speaking Proficiency (Soy...) is Due TODAY!
Listening Comprehension (SER: Conjugations, Descriptions and Characteristics)
Culture Day: Thanksgiving in Latin America
Objectives
I can tell what I like to do during each season of the year
I can compare and contrast Thanksgiving Celebrations in the US and Hispanic Countries of the World.
Week 11
Monday 11/9/2020 - Wednesday 11/11/2020
Activities
NOTE: Test this Thursday
Test Review Activities
Objectives
I can recall information and be an active participant in class review
Thursday 11/12/2020
Activities
Unit 3 Test
Objectives
I can recall information for an assessment
Friday 11/13/2020
Activities
Culture Day: Spain Part 2
Student Presentations of Spain Topic
Objectives
I can share information that I have researched with my peers
Week 10
Monday 11/2/2020 - First Day of 2nd Quarter!
Activities
NOTE: Quiz this Thursday
Review La Hora questions
Question and answers about the duration of events, like classes and concerts, etc.
Review the seasons (write sentences explaining what the seasons of the year are, as well as what months are a part of each season typically; write about typical weather during each season)
Notes: Me gusta (talking about what we like to do during different seasons
Objectives
I can tell when an event is happening (time and date)
I can describe the weather in each season
I can talk about what I like to do during the different seasons of the year.
Tuesday 11/3/2020
Activities
Review vocab and questions
Assign: Unit 3, Practice 4 - El tiempo
Objectives
I can answer questions about the weather
I can write about the weather
I can tell someone what I like to do during each season or during particular weather
Wednesday 11/4/2020
Activities
Review vocab and questions for tomorrow's quiz
Assign: Unit 3, Practice 5 - El Tiempo (Describe pictures of season/weather)
Objectives
I can answer questions about the weather
I can write about the weather
Thursday 11/5/2020
Activities
Unit 3 Quiz
Objectives
I can recall learned information
Friday 11/6/2020
Activities
Culture Day: Spain (España)
Assignment: Spain Topic (Google Slides to be presented next week Friday on Culture Day Part 2)
Objectives
I can tell about the people and places of Spain
Week 9
Monday 10/26/2020 - No School!
Tuesday 10/27/2020
Activities
Review La fecha and La hora vocabulary
In class Assignment: Unit 3, Practice 2 - La Hora (time)
Objectives
I can tell when an event is happening (time and date)
Wednesday 10/28/2020
Activities
Review La fecha and La hora vocabulary
Go over Unit 3, Practice 2 - La Hora (time)
Assign Speaking Proficiency: Months of the Year
Discuss Listening Comprehension: La Hora y La fecha translations (Spanish to English)
In-class participation work: Reading a clock in Spanish
Objectives
I can tell when an event is happening (time and date)
Thursday 10/29/2020
Activities
Review La fecha and La hora vocabulary
Discuss Listening Comprehension: La Hora y La fecha translations (Spanish to English)
Practice: La hora y la fecha
Objectives
I can tell when an event is happening (time and date)
Friday 10/30/2020
Activities
Culture Day: Last day for Day of the Dead
Assignment: Mi Ofrenda (Students will create the ofrenda they would want, to include items that they want to be remembered for)
Objectives
I can recount the meaning of the Day of the Innocent and the Day of the Dead
I can find similarities and differences between the Mexican celebrations of the dead and those celebrations here in the US
Week 8
Monday 10/19/2020 - Mounder Week (PJ Day)
Activities
Review notes from Friday: La fecha (The date)
In class practice: Writing the date in Spanish
Objectives
I can say the days of the week in Spanish
I can say the months of the year in Spanish
I can tell the date in Spanish when asked
Tuesday 10/20/2020 - Mounder Week (Cowboy/Cowgirl Western Day)
Activities
Continue notes for La Fecha
In Class Assignment: Unit 3, Practice 1
Unit 3 Quizlet
Objectives
I can say and write the months of the year in Spanish
I can translate sentences using days of the week and months of the year in both Spanish and English
I can use online tools to assist in language acquisition
Wednesday 10/21/2020 - Mounder Week (Picture Day/Dress for Success)
Activities
Notes: La Hora (Time)
Unit 3 Quizlet
Duolingo
Objectives
I can ask what the time is in Spanish
I can tell the time in Spanish
Thursday 10/22/2020 - Mounder Week (Twin Day)
Activities
Assign Speaking Proficiency #5 - Days of the Week (Due tomorrow before start of class)
Review La Fecha vocab
Notes: Alternative ways to state time and date in Spanish
In Class Practice (in notebooks): Writing time in Spanish
Homework: Study for Listening Comprehension on La Fecha (at the start of class tomorrow)
Objectives
I can recognize the differences between the way we typically write dates and times and the way people write dates and times in Spanish-speaking countries
I can write the time correctly in Spanish
Friday 10/23/2020 - Mounder Week (Mounder Pride Day!)
Activities
REMINDER: Speaking proficiencies are due today!
Listening Comprehension: Days of the Week and Months of the Year
CULTURE DAY: el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Objectives
I can demonstrate what I know about days of the week and months of the year in Spanish
I can outline the significance of el Día de los Muertos
I can explain the practices associated with el Día de los Muertos
Week 7
Monday 10/12/2020
Activities
Go over the calendar for the week: No speaking proficiency this week, listening comprehension before the test on Thursday.
Go over last week's Speaking Proficiency and the Quiz.
Review for the Thursday's test.
Culture Day: Spanish Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities (Central America and other outliers)
Map Practice (Seterra Map Game)
Objectives
I can identify the countries in the world where they speak Spanish.
I can use interactive tools to help me practice what I'm learning.
Tuesday 10/13/2020
Activities
Unit 2 Review (as a class and also a Google Classroom assignment)
Culture Day 2 Review: Hispanic Countries and Capitals
Objectives
I can recall information that I am learning
I can identify the Hispanic countries on a map and label surrounding bodies of water
Wednesday 10/14/2020
Activities
Kahoot! Review: Numbers, Colors, Shapes, School Objects and Classes
Review for Hispanic Countries and Capitals Quiz (Friday 10/16)
Objectives
I can recall vocabulary quickly
I can use a fun tool to study for assessments
Thursday 10/15/2020 - Unit 2 Test
Primary Activity
Unit 2 Test: Numbers, Colors, Shapes, School Vocabulary
Primary Objective
I can recall information learned for an assessment
Secondary Activities
Final review for Countries and Capitals Quiz
Secondary Objectives
I can recall the capitals of Spanish-speaking countries
I can match an Hispanic country with the corresponding nationality.
Friday 10/16/2020 - Hispanic Countries and Capitals Quiz
Primary Activity
Quiz: Hispanic Countries and Capitals
Primary Objectives
I can label Hispanic Countries on a map and properly label important bodies of water for an assessment.
I can match Hispanic Countries with their respective capitals.
Secondary Activities
Introduction to Unit 3: Time, Date and the Seasons
Notes: Date (La Fecha) vocabulary
Unit 3 Quizlet
Secondary Objectives
I can identify some travel vocabulary
I can tell someone how I like to travel (by car, by plane, by train, etc.)
Week 6
Monday 10/5/2020
Activities
Review Colors
Introduce Basic Shapes
Activity: Describe object shapes and quantity (In-class practice)
Duolingo
Objectives
I can recognize basic shapes and identify them in Spanish.
I can write brief descriptions of objects in Spanish.
Tuesday 10/6/2020
Activities
Notes: Colors and Shapes.
Assignment: Unit 2, Assignment 2: Los Colores y Las Formas
Duolingo
Objectives
I can identify basic shapes and their colors in Spanish
I can answer questions in Spanish about objects that I see.
Wednesday 10/7/2020
Activities
Assign: Speaking Proficiency #4 - Los Colores, Las Formas y Los Números
Notes: Questions in Spanish and How to Answer them ON PAPER
Activity: Answer questions in Spanish (What do I have? What does he'she/they have?)
Duolingo
Objectives
I can answer questions in Spanish in a complete sentence.
I can use tools to help increase my understanding of the Spanish language.
Thursday 10/8/2020
Activities
Review Activity: Quizziz
Practice Speaking Proficiency #4 - Number, Colors and Shapes
Quizziz (new review tool)
Objectives
I can use appropriate tools to help me study learned material.
Friday 10/9/2020
Activities
Listening Comprehension #4
Unit 2 Quiz
Culture Day: Spanish Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities
Objectives
I can recall information for assessments
I can identify the countries in Central and South America where they speak Spanish.
Week 5
Monday 9/28/2020 - Begin Unit 2
Activities
Talk about Unit 1 Test
Introduce Unit 2 – classroom objects, school subjects, numbers and colors; CULTURE: Geography of Spanish-Speaking Countries
Notes: Numbers and Math
Objectives
I can count to 10 in Spanish
I can do basic addition in Spanish
Tuesday 9/29/2020
Activities
Review numbers through 100
Duolingo
Objectives
I can count to at least 20 in Spanish.
I can do simple math in Spanish, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
I can use tools to help increase my understanding of the Spanish language.
Wednesday 9/30/2020
Activities
Review Basic Math
Say numbers 1-20 (because that is what you will say for your speaking proficiency this week)
Assign speaking proficiency (due Friday 10/2/2020) in FlipGrid/Google Classroom
In class assignment: Matemáticas Básicas (Math worksheet) in Google Classroom (Due 10/1)
Duolingo
Objectives
I can count to at least 20 in Spanish.
I can do simple math in Spanish, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
I can utilize classroom tools to increase my knowledge of what I am learning.
Thursday 10/1/2020
Activities
Review Basic Math
Say numbers 1-20 (because that is what you will say for your speaking proficiency this week)
Notes: School Objects and Subjects
Objectives
I can count to at least 20 in Spanish.
I can do simple math in Spanish, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
I can identify the common locations in my school in Spanish.
I can identify common objects in my classroom in Spanish.
I can utilize classroom tools to increase my knowledge of what I am learning in Spanish class.
Friday 10/2/2020
Activities
Listening Comprehension: Numbers up to 100
Culture Day: Spanish Speaking Countries, Capitals, and Nationalities
Assignment: Hispanic Country briefing (Due Monday, 10/5)
Objectives
I can recall numbers in Spanish up to 100
I can identify the countries in Central and South America where they speak Spanish.
Week 4
Monday 9/21/2020 - Test Review Day 1
Activities
Review of Unit 1 Topics
El alfabeto
Saludos y Despedidas
Articles
Subject Pronouns
Familia
Objectives
I can recall information I've previously learned and answer questions about who is in my family.
Tuesday 9/22/2020 - Test Review Day 2
Activities
Review of Unit 1 Topics
El alfabeto
Saludos y Despedidas
Articles
Subject Pronouns
Familia
Crossword Puzzle Review
Objectives
I can recall information I've previously learned and answer questions about who is in my family.
Wednesday 9/23/2020 - Test Review Day 3
Activities
Review of Unit 1 Topics
El alfabeto
Saludos y Despedidas
Articles
Subject Pronouns
Familia
Introduction of the Speaking Proficiency Assessment (due Friday before class)
Objectives
I can recall information I've previously learned and answer questions about who is in my family.
Thursday 9/24/2020 - Final Test Review Day
Activities
Review of Unit 1 Topics
El alfabeto
Saludos y Despedidas
Articles
Subject Pronouns
Familia
Objectives
I can recall information I've previously learned and answer questions about who is in my family.
Friday 9/25/2020 - Unit 1 Test
Activities
Unit 1 Test
Speaking Proficiency must be turned in before the test.
Listening Proficiency at the start of the test: El alfabeto y La Familia only
Multiple Choice
Objectives
I can recall previously learned information
Week 3
Monday 9/14/2020
Activities
Review
El alfabeto
Saludos y Despedidas
Notes
La Familia
Possessives
Objectives
I can remember the alphabet in Spanish
I can recall information I've previously learned
I can identify family members and introduce them to others
Tuesday 9/15/2020
Activities
Review
Saludos y Despedidas
Writing about My Family (To be finished in class today)
Objectives
I can recall information I've previously learned
I can write about my family members in Spanish, with help
Wednesday 9/16/2020
Activities
Tengo Una Familia Writing Due TODAY
Review
La familia
In Class Practice 1, Unit 1
Objectives
I can recall information I've previously learned
I can write about my family members in Spanish, with help
Thursday 9/17/2020
Activities
Vocab Bingo (Quizlet content Unit 1)
Review
La familia
Greetings and
Homework:
Complete Tengo Una Familia Speaking Proficiency by class tomorrow (9/18)
Study for Listening Comprehension (ONLY La Familia)
Objectives
I can quickly recall information I've previously learned
Friday 9/18/2020
Activities
Listening Comprehension #2 - La Familia
Culture Day - Mexican Independence Day
Talk about the similarities and differences to The US Independence Day.
Talk about the misconceptions surrounding the actual day of their Independence from Spain
Assignment: Find an image relating to Mexican Independence Day and write 3-5 sentences about it.
Objectives
I can quickly recall familiar vocabulary AND spell it correctly
I can explain to someone else about Mexico's Independence Day and compare and contrast it to our July 4th celebrations
Week 2
Monday 9/7/2020
No School!
Tuesday 9/8/2020
Activities
El alfabeto (the Spanish Alphabet)
Speaking Proficiency assigned in FlipGrid/Classroom (due Friday, 9/11, before the start of class)
Listening Comprehension (taken at the start of class Friday, 9/11)
Notes
Subject Pronouns
Articles
Objectives
I can recite the alphabet in Spanish
I understand the sounds of the vowels in Spanish and can use them to read a word aloud
I can say what "I" am called and what "you" are called
I understand the difference between singular and plural articles
Wednesday 9/9/2020
Activities
Practice El alfabeto (the Spanish Alphabet)
Speaking Proficiency assigned in FlipGrid/Classroom (due Friday, 9/11, before the start of class)
Listening Comprehension (taken at the start of class Friday, 9/11)
Practice Saludos (Greetings) and Despedidas (Farewells)
Notes
La Familia Vocabulary
Homework: Unit 1, Assignment 1 (due Thursday, 9/10)
Objectives
I can recite the alphabet in Spanish
I can express how I am feeling today
I can identify immediate family members in Spanish
Thursday 9/10/2020
Activities
Practice El alfabeto (Remember that Speaking Proficiency is due by start of class tomorrow! Listening comprehension will be at the start of class tomorrow as well.)
Practice Saludos y Despedidas
Notes
La Familia Vocabulary (Extended Family Members)
Introducing other people (Family members)
Practice Introductions
Objectives
I can recite the alphabet in Spanish
I can identify extended family members in Spanish
I can introduce my family members to someone
Friday 9/11/2020
Activities
El alfabeto Listening Comprehension (at the start of class)
Practice Saludos y Despedidas
Practice introducing family members to others
Notes:
How to ask "What is their name?" and how to ask "How are they today?"
Practice new material
Homework: Unit 1, Assignment 2 (Due Monday 9/14)
Objectives
I can listen to and recognize letters in Spanish when they are spoken
I can introduce my family members to someone
I can tell you someone else's name
I can tell you how someone is feeling today
Week 1
Monday 8/31/2020
No School!
Tuesday 9/1/2020 - First Day of School!
Activities
Sign up for Google Classroom
Classroom expectations and Emergency procedures
Introductions
Objectives
I understand the expectations for my class
I understand what to do in case of an emergency
I understand why languages are learned
Wednesday 9/2/2020
Activities
Sign up for Duolingo
Try out Duolingo
Learn basic greetings and introduction vocab/phrases
Homework: "All About Me" Assignment
Objectives
I can use helpful resources to reinforce what I've learned in Spanish
Thursday 9/3/2020
Activities
Introduce yourself using "All About Me" Assignment
How to add special characters in Google Docs
FlipGrid Introduction
Introduce your table partner
Where is Spanish spoken? (Intro to Countries & Capitals)
Objectives
I can introduce myself and someone else in Spanish
I can tell someone where I'm from in Spanish
I can identify some countries where Spanish is spoken
Friday 9/4/2020
Activities
Countries, Capitals and Nationalities
Countries and Capitals Song (Play this for mom and dad to drive them nuts!)
Homework:
Objectives
I can identify some of the country names, capitals, and nationalities of countries where Spanish is spoken.