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Señor Ioakimedes
cioakimedes@sainthilaryschool.org
Cell: 415-577-5786
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In the Language Lab.
Wednesdays 7:15- 7:55 AM, 3:00-4:00PM , and by appointment.
Office hours are open for students that want extra help and to make up quizzes.
Ven adelante, cada día
Come forth, every day
Spanish Curriculum: 5th Grade
Spanish Curriculum: 5th Grade
Course Overview
Course Overview
Welcome to 5th Grade Spanish! In this engaging course, students build upon their foundation from 4th grade through a structured approach to language learning. Classes meet twice weekly for 45-minute sessions designed to develop conversational skills, vocabulary, and grammatical understanding.
Learning Format
Learning Format
Interactive Instruction: Live teaching with multimedia support
Cultural Immersion: Authentic songs, stories, and cultural activities
Digital Resources: Supporting videos and interactive content
Practice Activities: Hands-on worksheets and collaborative exercises
Regular Assessment: Engaging Kahoot quizzes and periodic evaluations
What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
Conversation & Vocabulary
Conversation & Vocabulary
Students will expand their Spanish vocabulary and conversational abilities with these key topics:
Greetings & Expressions: Advanced conversational phrases for various situations
Numbers: Mastery of numbers 1-100 with practical applications
Time Concepts: Telling time, schedules, and related expressions
Calendar Knowledge: Days, months, seasons, and date formatting
Weather Descriptions: Expanded vocabulary for discussing climate and conditions
Colors & Descriptions: Basic and extended color vocabulary with descriptive applications
Question Formation: Creating and responding to various question types
Spatial Relationships: Using prepositions with the verb estar
Grammar Foundations
Grammar Foundations
Students will develop a strong grammatical foundation including:
Noun Basics: Articles, gender agreement, and pluralization rules
Personal Pronouns: Understanding subject pronouns and their usage
Verb Conjugation: Present tense patterns for -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs
Being Verbs: Mastering the distinction between ser and estar
Expressing Likes: Using the verb gustar correctly
Adjective Agreement: Matching adjectives to nouns in gender and number
Cultural Connections
Cultural Connections
Throughout the course, students will explore:
Hispanic cultural traditions
Spanish-speaking countries and their unique characteristics
Holiday celebrations in the Spanish-speaking world
Age-appropriate songs, stories, and games
Assessment Approach
Assessment Approach
Continuous Evaluation: Kahoot quizzes at the end of most sessions
Participation: Active engagement in classroom activities
Skill Application: Completion of practice worksheets
Periodic Quizzes: Formal assessment of learned material
Project-Based Learning: Opportunities to demonstrate language skills through creative projects
Parent Involvement
Parent Involvement
Here's how you can support your child's Spanish learning journey:
Practice Together: Ask your child to teach you new vocabulary each week
Encourage Usage: Create opportunities to use Spanish at home
Review Materials: Look over completed worksheets together
Digital Practice: Use recommended online resources between classes
Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge your child's growing language abilities
Materials
Materials
Student workbook (provided in class)
Digital access to classroom resources
Basic school supplies (pencil, colored pencils)
Master Vocabulary List
Master Vocabulary List
A comprehensive vocabulary list is provided below for reference and at-home practice. This list contains over 400 words and phrases that will be covered throughout the year.
Key Vocabulary Categories
Key Vocabulary Categories
Greetings & Expressions
Hola - Hello
Buenos días - Good morning
Buenas tardes - Good afternoon
Buenas noches - Good evening/night
¿Cómo estás? - How are you?
Estoy bien, gracias - I am well, thank you
Estoy mal - I am not well
Estoy más o menos - I am so-so
¿Qué tal? - How's it going?
Mucho gusto - Nice to meet you
Adiós - Goodbye
Hasta luego - See you later
Hasta pronto - See you soon
Nos vemos - See you
Por favor - Please
Gracias - Thank you
De nada - You're welcome
Numbers & Counting
Cardinal numbers (1-100)
Ordinal numbers (1st-20th)
Math terminology in Spanish
Phone numbers and addresses
Money and shopping expressions
Time & Calendar
Hours, minutes, and seconds
Days of the week
Months of the year
Seasons and weather patterns
Holiday and celebration vocabulary
Grammar Focus
Personal pronouns (yo, tú, él/ella, etc.)
Articles (el, la, los, las, un, una, unos, unas)
Present tense verb conjugations (-AR, -ER, -IR)
"To be" verbs (ser vs. estar) with usage rules
Expressing likes and preferences (gustar)
Trimester Overview
Trimester Overview
First Trimester: Foundation Building
First Trimester: Foundation Building
Review of 4th grade concepts
Expanded greetings and introductions
Numbers 1-100 mastery
Calendar vocabulary: days, months, seasons
Present tense of regular -AR verbs
Introduction to definite and indefinite articles
Cultural focus: Hispanic fall celebrations (Día de los Muertos)
Second Trimester: Expanding Communication
Second Trimester: Expanding Communication
Telling time and daily schedules
Weather and seasonal vocabulary
Present tense of regular -ER and -IR verbs
Adjective agreement and placement
Beginning ser vs. estar distinctions
Cultural focus: Winter holidays in Spanish-speaking countries
Third Trimester: Practical Application
Third Trimester: Practical Application
Prepositions of place with estar
Question formation and conversation skills
The verb gustar and expressing preferences
Comprehensive review of all verb forms
Integrating vocabulary into conversational Spanish
Cultural focus: Spring traditions and final cultural projects
Monthly Learning Focus
Monthly Learning Focus
First Trimester
First Trimester
September: Review and greetings expansions October: Numbers and basic -AR verbs November: Calendar vocabulary and cultural celebrations
Second Trimester
Second Trimester
December: Time expressions and winter vocabulary January: -ER and -IR verbs February: Adjectives and descriptions
Third Trimester
Third Trimester
March: Prepositions and location vocabulary April: Question formation and conversations May/June: Review, integration, and cultural projects
We look forward to an exciting year of Spanish language learning! If you have any questions about the curriculum or how to support your child's progress, please don't hesitate to contact me.
¡Aprender español es divertido! (Learning Spanish is fun!)
Spanish Vocabulary List for 5th Grade
Spanish Vocabulary List for 5th Grade
Greetings & Goodbyes
Greetings & Goodbyes
Hola - Hello
Buenos días - Good morning
Buenas tardes - Good afternoon
Buenas noches - Good evening/night
¿Cómo estás? - How are you?
Estoy bien, gracias - I am well, thank you
Estoy mal - I am not well
Estoy más o menos - I am so-so
¿Qué tal? - How's it going?
¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name?
Me llamo... - My name is...
Encantado/a de conocerte - Pleased to meet you
Mucho gusto - Nice to meet you
Igualmente - Likewise
Adiós - Goodbye
Hasta luego - See you later
Hasta pronto - See you soon
Hasta mañana - See you tomorrow
Nos vemos - See you
Que tengas un buen día - Have a good day
Chao - Bye (informal)
Por favor - Please
Gracias - Thank you
Muchas gracias - Thank you very much
De nada - You're welcome
Con permiso - Excuse me (to pass by)
Disculpe - Excuse me (to get attention)
Lo siento - I'm sorry
Alphabet/Spelling & Pronunciation Rules
Alphabet/Spelling & Pronunciation Rules
El alfabeto español - The Spanish alphabet (A to Z + Ñ)
Las vocales - Vowels (a, e, i, o, u)
Las consonantes - Consonants
¿Cómo se escribe? - How do you spell it?
Se escribe... - It is spelled...
¿Cómo se pronuncia? - How is it pronounced?
Letra por letra - Letter by letter
Deletrear - To spell
Key Pronunciation Rules:
Ñ sounds like "ny" in "canyon"
H is silent
J sounds like a strong H
LL sounds like "y" in "yes"
R is slightly rolled
RR is strongly rolled
B and V sound almost identical
C before e/i sounds like "s" in Spain or "th" in parts of Spain
C before a/o/u sounds like "k"
G before e/i sounds like a strong H
G before a/o/u sounds like "g" in "go"
Definite and Indefinite Articles
Definite and Indefinite Articles
Definite Articles (the):
el - the (masculine singular)
la - the (feminine singular)
los - the (masculine plural)
las - the (feminine plural)
Indefinite Articles (a/an):
un - a/an (masculine singular)
una - a/an (feminine singular)
unos - some (masculine plural)
unas - some (feminine plural)
Making Nouns Plural
Making Nouns Plural
Add -s to words ending in vowel: libro → libros
Add -es to words ending in consonant: reloj → relojes
Words ending in -z change to -ces: lápiz → lápices
Words ending in -ión change to -iones: lección → lecciones
No change in stress: examen → exámenes
Numbers
Numbers
Cardinal Numbers (1-100)
Cardinal Numbers (1-100)
uno - 1
dos - 2
tres - 3
cuatro - 4
cinco - 5
seis - 6
siete - 7
ocho - 8
nueve - 9
diez - 10
once - 11
doce - 12
trece - 13
catorce - 14
quince - 15
dieciséis - 16
diecisiete - 17
dieciocho - 18
diecinueve - 19
veinte - 20
veintiuno - 21
veintidós - 22
veintitrés - 23
veinticuatro - 24
veinticinco - 25
veintiséis - 26
veintisiete - 27
veintiocho - 28
veintinueve - 29
treinta - 30
treinta y uno - 31
cuarenta - 40
cincuenta - 50
sesenta - 60
setenta - 70
ochenta - 80
noventa - 90
cien/ciento - 100
Ordinal Numbers
Ordinal Numbers
primero/a - first
segundo/a - second
tercero/a - third
cuarto/a - fourth
quinto/a - fifth
sexto/a - sixth
séptimo/a - seventh
octavo/a - eighth
noveno/a - ninth
décimo/a - tenth
undécimo/a - eleventh
duodécimo/a - twelfth
décimo tercero/a - thirteenth
vigésimo/a - twentieth
trigésimo/a - thirtieth
cuadragésimo/a - fortieth
quincuagésimo/a - fiftieth
centésimo/a - hundredth
Time
Time
¿Qué hora es? - What time is it?
Es la una - It's one o'clock
Son las dos/tres/etc. - It's two/three/etc. o'clock
y cinco - five past
y diez - ten past
y cuarto - quarter past
y media - half past
menos cinco - five to
menos diez - ten to
menos cuarto - quarter to
en punto - exactly/on the dot
de la mañana - in the morning
de la tarde - in the afternoon
de la noche - in the evening/at night
mediodía - noon
medianoche - midnight
¿A qué hora? - At what time?
temprano - early
tarde - late
el reloj - the clock/watch
el horario - the schedule
la hora - the hour
Date / Days of the Week / Months of the Year / Seasons
Date / Days of the Week / Months of the Year / Seasons
Days of the Week
Days of the Week
lunes - Monday
martes - Tuesday
miércoles - Wednesday
jueves - Thursday
viernes - Friday
sábado - Saturday
domingo - Sunday
hoy - today
mañana - tomorrow
pasado mañana - day after tomorrow
ayer - yesterday
anteayer - day before yesterday
el fin de semana - the weekend
entre semana - weekday
diariamente - daily
Months of the Year
Months of the Year
enero - January
febrero - February
marzo - March
abril - April
mayo - May
junio - June
julio - July
agosto - August
septiembre - September
octubre - October
noviembre - November
diciembre - December
Seasons
Seasons
la primavera - spring
el verano - summer
el otoño - fall/autumn
el invierno - winter
la estación - season
Date Expressions
Date Expressions
¿Qué fecha es hoy? - What's the date today?
Hoy es el (número) de (mes) de (año) - Today is the (number) of (month) of (year)
el año - the year
el mes - the month
la semana - the week
el día - the day
el día festivo - holiday
el cumpleaños - birthday
el aniversario - anniversary
el calendario - calendar
Weather
Weather
¿Qué tiempo hace? - What's the weather like?
Hace sol - It's sunny
Hace calor - It's hot
Hace frío - It's cold
Hace viento - It's windy
Hace buen tiempo - The weather is good
Hace mal tiempo - The weather is bad
Está lloviendo - It's raining
Está nevando - It's snowing
Está nublado - It's cloudy
Está despejado - It's clear
Está húmedo - It's humid
La lluvia - Rain
La nieve - Snow
Las nubes - Clouds
El sol - Sun
La temperatura - Temperature
La tormenta - Storm
El relámpago - Lightning
El trueno - Thunder
El pronóstico - Forecast
El clima - Climate
El paraguas - Umbrella
El termómetro - Thermometer
Los grados - Degrees
Colors
Colors
rojo - red
azul - blue
amarillo - yellow
verde - green
naranja - orange
morado/púrpura - purple
rosa/rosado - pink
negro - black
blanco - white
gris - gray
marrón/café - brown
turquesa - turquoise
dorado - golden
plateado - silver
celeste - light blue
violeta - violet
beige - beige
claro - light (color)
oscuro - dark (color)
brillante - bright
opaco - dull/opaque
el color - the color
el arcoíris - rainbow
colorido - colorful
Question Words
Question Words
¿qué? - what?
¿quién?/¿quiénes? - who?
¿cuándo? - when?
¿dónde? - where?
¿adónde? - to where?
¿de dónde? - from where?
¿por qué? - why?
¿para qué? - what for?
¿cómo? - how?
¿cuál?/¿cuáles? - which?
¿cuánto?/¿cuánta?/¿cuántos?/¿cuántas? - how much/how many?
Personal Pronouns
Personal Pronouns
yo - I
tú - you (informal)
él - he
ella - she
usted - you (formal)
nosotros/nosotras - we
vosotros/vosotras - you all (informal, used in Spain)
ellos/ellas - they
ustedes - you all (formal, or informal in Latin America)
Prepositions of Place (with ESTAR)
Prepositions of Place (with ESTAR)
en - in/on
sobre - on top of
debajo de - under/beneath
encima de - on top of
detrás de - behind
delante de - in front of
a la derecha de - to the right of
a la izquierda de - to the left of
cerca de - near
lejos de - far from
dentro de - inside
fuera de - outside
entre - between
al lado de - next to
junto a - next to
frente a - in front of
alrededor de - around
a través de - through
en medio de - in the middle of
enfrente de - opposite
Verbs
Verbs
The Verb SER (to be)
The Verb SER (to be)
yo soy - I am
tú eres - you are
él/ella/usted es - he/she is/you are
nosotros/nosotras somos - we are
vosotros/vosotras sois - you all are
ellos/ellas/ustedes son - they are/you all are
Uses of SER:
Uses of SER:
Identity: Yo soy Juan. (I am Juan.)
Origin: Ella es de México. (She is from Mexico.)
Profession: Él es maestro. (He is a teacher.)
Nationality: Somos estadounidenses. (We are Americans.)
Time: Son las ocho. (It is eight o'clock.)
Possession: Este libro es de María. (This book is María's.)
Material: La mesa es de madera. (The table is made of wood.)
Essential characteristics: Ella es alta. (She is tall.)
The Verb ESTAR (to be)
The Verb ESTAR (to be)
yo estoy - I am
tú estás - you are
él/ella/usted está - he/she is/you are
nosotros/nosotras estamos - we are
vosotros/vosotras estáis - you all are
ellos/ellas/ustedes están - they are/you all are
Uses of ESTAR:
Uses of ESTAR:
Location: Estoy en la escuela. (I am at school.)
Temporary conditions: Ella está cansada. (She is tired.)
Ongoing actions: Estamos estudiando. (We are studying.)
Emotions/feelings: Estoy feliz. (I am happy.)
Health: ¿Cómo está tu madre? (How is your mother?)
SER vs. ESTAR Comparison:
SER vs. ESTAR Comparison:
SER for permanent qualities, identity, origin, occupation, time
ESTAR for location, temporary conditions, emotions, ongoing actions
Regular AR Verbs Conjugation
Regular AR Verbs Conjugation
yo -o (hablo)
tú -as (hablas)
él/ella/usted -a (habla)
nosotros/nosotras -amos (hablamos)
vosotros/vosotras -áis (habláis)
ellos/ellas/ustedes -an (hablan)
Common Regular AR Verbs
Common Regular AR Verbs
hablar - to speak
cantar - to sing
bailar - to dance
estudiar - to study
escuchar - to listen
mirar - to look/watch
trabajar - to work
caminar - to walk
dibujar - to draw
nadar - to swim
tomar - to take/drink
usar - to use
comprar - to buy
buscar - to look for
ayudar - to help
desayunar - to have breakfast
cenar - to have dinner
cocinar - to cook
limpiar - to clean
llamar - to call
contestar - to answer
preguntar - to ask
enseñar - to teach
necesitar - to need
desear - to wish/want
practicar - to practice
preparar - to prepare
regresar - to return
Regular ER Verbs Conjugation
Regular ER Verbs Conjugation
yo -o (como)
tú -es (comes)
él/ella/usted -e (come)
nosotros/nosotras -emos (comemos)
vosotros/vosotras -éis (coméis)
ellos/ellas/ustedes -en (comen)
Common Regular ER Verbs
Common Regular ER Verbs
comer - to eat
beber - to drink
leer - to read
correr - to run
aprender - to learn
comprender - to understand
vender - to sell
responder - to respond
romper - to break
deber - should/ought to
creer - to believe
temer - to fear
poseer - to possess
esconder - to hide
barrer - to sweep
Regular IR Verbs Conjugation
Regular IR Verbs Conjugation
yo -o (vivo)
tú -es (vives)
él/ella/usted -e (vive)
nosotros/nosotras -imos (vivimos)
vosotros/vosotras -ís (vivís)
ellos/ellas/ustedes -en (viven)
Common Regular IR Verbs
Common Regular IR Verbs
vivir - to live
escribir - to write
abrir - to open
recibir - to receive
asistir - to attend
compartir - to share
decidir - to decide
describir - to describe
subir - to go up/climb
discutir - to discuss/argue
existir - to exist
permitir - to permit/allow
sufrir - to suffer
cumplir - to fulfill/accomplish
ocurrir - to occur
The Verb GUSTAR (to like)
The Verb GUSTAR (to like)
me gusta - I like (singular thing)
te gusta - you like (singular thing)
le gusta - he/she likes (singular thing)
nos gusta - we like (singular thing)
os gusta - you all like (singular thing)
les gusta - they like (singular thing)
me gustan - I like (plural things)
te gustan - you like (plural things)
le gustan - he/she likes (plural things)
nos gustan - we like (plural things)
os gustan - you all like (plural things)
les gustan - they like (plural things)
Examples with GUSTAR:
Me gusta el chocolate - I like chocolate
¿Te gusta la música? - Do you like music?
Le gustan los deportes - He/She likes sports
No nos gusta ese restaurante - We don't like that restaurant
¿Os gustan las películas de acción? - Do you all like action movies?
Les gustan los libros - They like books
Adjectives
Adjectives
grande - big
pequeño - small
alto - tall
bajo - short
gordo - fat
delgado - thin
joven - young
viejo - old
bonito - pretty
feo - ugly
bueno - good
malo - bad
feliz - happy
triste - sad
interesante - interesting
aburrido - boring
difícil - difficult
fácil - easy
cansado - tired
enojado - angry
limpio - clean
sucio - dirty
nuevo - new
viejo - old (for things)
rápido - fast
lento - slow
fuerte - strong
débil - weak
rico - rich/delicious
pobre - poor
ocupado - busy
libre - free
lleno - full
vacío - empty
enfermo - sick
sano - healthy
importante - important
similar - similar
diferente - different
seco - dry
mojado - wet
duro - hard
suave - soft
pesado - heavy
ligero - light (weight)
útil - useful
inútil - useless
posible - possible
imposible - impossible
Adjective Agreement Rules:
Adjective Agreement Rules:
Masculine singular: libro interesante (interesting book)
Feminine singular: casa grande (big house)
Masculine plural: libros interesantes (interesting books)
Feminine plural: casas grandes (big houses)
Most adjectives come after the noun
Adjectives must match the noun in gender and number
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