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.