Overview of 8th Grade Spanish

Eighth Grade Spanish at HMS is the second of a two–year sequence that, combined with Spanish 7 at HMS, is equivalent to Level 1 Spanish at YHS. While the focus for the year is on Mexico, we will also learn about other hispanic countries. We'll enjoy getting to know the products and practices of the hispanic world through their cultural traditions.

Students are asked to be prepared each day for class by completing their assigned homework and bringing with them to class their organized Spanish binder, laptop, writing tools such as a pen, pencils and highlighter, headphones or earbuds, and a filled water bottle if desired.

Units of Study in 8th Grade Spanish

Unit 1: Review of 7th Grade

1. How do I exchange basic information about myself and my family?

2. How do I interact to discuss what I and others like to do?

3. What are some activities that I did this summer?

4. What similarities are there with school vacation activities in México and the US?

Unit 2: Back to School

1. What school subjects do I study and what is my schedule?

2. What role does technology play in my education?

3. How do I express opinions about schooling?

4. What are means of transportation to and from school?

5. Why is education important?

6. What similarities are there between education in the US and Mexico?

Unit 3: Buen provecho

1. What are my food preferences and habits and how do they compare with my intercultural peers’ preferences?

2. How do school lunch programs compare in the US and in Mexico?

3. How do my family’s eating habits compare with those of families in Mexico?

4. What culinary habits and values reflect my culture? What reflections of culture do I see in the culinary habits of Mexico.

Unit 4: Home and Chores

1. How can I describe my home?

2. How are family homes different and similar in Mexico?

3. What differences and similarities are there in the extended family and living arrangements in Mexico?

4. Chores as a cultural reflection.