Spanish 1 - 8th grade

SEPT - OCT

CULTURAL IMMERSION

National Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, students will be working on a special research and presentation project highlighting the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

The students work will be displayed in the school for everyone to enjoy.

SEPTEMBER

UNIT 1: What Makes me Unique?

Students are currently working on writing a four-paragraph autobiography in Spanish. Using vocabulary learned in class — along with helpful cognates — they are sharing personal insights into their lives, including:

• Their background and family

• Daily routines and school life

• Future college plans

• Dream jobs and career goals

This project helps students connect language learning to real-life expression

AUG-SEPT

UNIT 1: What Makes me Unique?

Greetings and Farewells

Students are learning how to start a conversation in Spanish by introducing themselves and sharing basic information. They practice talking about:

• Their name, age, and birthday

• Where they’re from and what they do

• Their favorites in life — from food and classes to friends, sports, TV shows, teachers, and more!

Check them out as they begin building real-life communication skills — one conversation at a time. ¡Vamos!

AUGUST

SPANISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION

The Spanish Alphabet and phonetics

Nothing builds confidence in learning a new language like being able to use it without fear. That’s why, during the first weeks of school, our focus is on practicing and mastering Spanish pronunciation.

Through fun and interactive activities — like singing along to catchy songs, spelling out loud, and recording their own voices — students begin to feel comfortable using Spanish from day one. This foundation sets the stage for everything we’ll do throughout the year.