Course Description Spanish 1: This class will provide the student with a general introduction to the Spanish language acquisition.
comprehend language consisting of simple vocabulary and structures in face-to-face conversation with peers and familiar adults
comprehend the main idea of more extended conversations with some unfamiliar vocabulary and structures as well as cognates of English words
call upon repetition, rephrasing, and nonverbal cues to derive or convey meaning from a language other than English
use appropriate strategies to initiate and engage in simple conversations with more fluent or native speakers of the same age group, familiar adults, and providers of common public services
Resources:
Use the following website to help you with the grammar and vocabulary words. (You may also use any other one you know of if you wish)
Studyspanish.com
http://www.duolingo.com
Señor jordan- youtube
Announcements:
The Month of November:
We are currently working on Realidades 1 textbook chapters 1A and 1B "¿Qué te gusta hacer?" In these chapters, students will:
Talk about activities they like and don't like to do.
I will introduce the verb "gustar" - I like
Ask other students what they like to do
Understand cultural perspectives on favorite activities,
Grammar points are: regular "ar", "er", and "ir" verbs, negatives and expressing agreement or disagreement. The verb "gustar in the plural form.
We will begin Chapters 2A and 2B Realidades 1 textbook "La escuela" students will:
Talk about school schedule and subjects
Discuss what students do during the day
Ask and tell who is doing the action
Compare your school with that of a student in a Spanish-speaking country
STUDY FOR QUIZ ON THE VERBS "GUSTAR AND VOC CHAPTER 3A TEST...
November-December
We will begin Chapters 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, and continue with 5A, 5B
Chapters 3A and 3B ¿Desayuno o almuerzo?- Para Mantener la Salud
Talk about foods and beverages for breakfast and lunch
Talk about likes and dislikes(verbo gustar again)
Talk about foods and beverages for dinner
Describe what people or things are like
Chapters 4A ¿Adónde vas?
Talk about locations in your community
Discuss leisure activities
Talk about where you go and with whom
grammar points- the verb "ir" in the future tense. asking questions in Spanish
Chapter 4B ¿Quieres ir conmigo?
Talk about activities outside of school
Extend, accept, and decline invitations
Tell when an event happens
grammar points- review "ir + a + infinitive or near future. verb jugar
Stem-Changing Verbs in the present tense
Chapter 5A- Una fiesta de cumpleaños
Describe families
Talk about celebrations and parties
Ask and tell ages
Express possession( possessive adjectives)
Chapter 5B- Vamos a un restaurante!
Talk about family celebrations
Describe family members and friends
Ask politely to have something brought
Order a meal in a restaurant
STUDY FOR QUIZ ON Possessive Adjectives only. Use your notes to help you.
STUDY FOR QUIZ ON VOCABULARY WORDS CHAPTER 5A.
The Month of January-
Review for Mid-Term exam. Dates of exam January 12 and 18th
For the week of January 22- 31
Chapters 7A ¿Cuánto cuesta? and 7B Qué regalo!
Talk about clothing, shopping, and prices
The past tense of "ar" verbs
Describe your plans
Talk about what you want and what you prefer
Point out specific items
Understand cultural perspectives on shopping
The Month of February-
7B Qué regalo!
Talk about buying gifts
Tell what happened in the past
Use direct object pronounces
Understand cultural perspectives on gift-giving
The Month of May- We usually begin reviewing for the Speaking Part of Final Exam.
The End of year Project
The Month of June- Final Exam