Learning Topics by Grade Level

All SMS students will take Spanish as a World Language for one marking period in each grade. These are the concepts students will learn in each grade: 

6th Grade 

· Nouns, gender, number, articles.

· AR verbs (present tense)

· The verb “Ser”.

· Colors and shapes vocabulary.

· Classroom objects, subjects, and commands vocabulary.

· Activities associated with school.

· Subject Pronouns.

· Places and pastimes.

· Expressions of like and dislike

· Numbers 1-50

· Weather, seasons, time, and calendar expressions.

· Give and respond to commands (as memorized phrases) 

· Express where one lives and goes to school

· Question words.

· Memorized and frequently practiced questions associated with school activities.

· Spanish culture.

7th Grade

· AR, ER, IR verbs (present tense)

· The verbs “Ser” – “Estar”

· The verb “Tener”

· Physical characteristics 

· Personality qualities. 

· Family members.

· Pastime activities.

· Expressions of like and dislike. 

· Numbers 1-100

· Body parts and clothes vocabulary.

· Express emotions

· Express likes and dislikes,

· Tell age (as memorized phrases)

· Give and respond to commands (as memorized phrases) 

· Memorized and frequently practiced questions associated with physical characteristics, personality qualities, age, and emotions.

· Spanish culture.

8th Grade

· AR, ER, IR verbs (present tense)

· The verbs “Ser” – “Estar”

· The verb “Tener”

· Pastime activities (hobbies), places and food vocabulary.

· Describe activities that occur during free time and vacation.

· The verb “IR” and the near future. 

· Expressions used to indicate location.

· The verb “Gustar” 

· Subject Pronouns

· Express likes and dislikes related to pastimes/places and food.

· Express where one lives and goes on vacation

· Memorized and frequently practiced questions associated with preferences related to pastimes, food, and places to visit during vacation.

· Spanish culture.