This poster Path to Proficiency, will also help students to understand where they are on their journey to learning a new language!

Unit 5 Puente (Bridge) ~ Review Essential Grammar, Vocabulary and Phrases from 7th grade (September-October)                                

Objetivos: By the end of this review unit, students will know how to                                                                                                                            

•  Ask and gives names 

•  Ask how someone feels and answer

•  Ask for and give personal information

•  Ask and give descriptions

•  Talk about likes and dislikes

•  Use important verbs and their forms

• Talk about what they and others like to do

•  Ask what a friend wants to do and answer         

• Talk about classes and school supplies

•  Talk about family relationships

Unit 6 (of Level 1 two year course) ~ De Vuelta al Colegio (Back to School) -October-November

Objetivos: By the end of this unit, students will know how to

• ask for and give information on school subjects and schedules

• explain how they learn and the role technology plays

• express opinions about their classes

• express what they need and don’t need for school

• compare schools in different communities

• talk about how they get to school

Géocultura: Mexico (December)

 Objetivos: By the end of this cultural unit, students will learn about

• The location of major cities and landmarks in Mexico  

• Basic information about Mexico

• Foods and drinks served in restaurants and homes                                  

• Traditional Mexican meals                                                       

• Making comparisons between what they eat to Mexican meals

Unit 7 (of Level 1 two year course) ~ ¡A Comer! (January- February)                                                                                                                                

Objetivos: By the end of this unit, students will know how to

• Plan a menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner                       

• Describe how food tastes                   

• Order food / drinks in a restaurant     

• Talk about meals

• Take an order and making polite requests

• Use informal commands    

• Give cooking directions

Unit 8 (of Level 1 two year course) ~ Casa y  Quehaceres (March-April)                                                                           

Objetivos: By the end of this unit, students will know how to                                                                                                

• describe what rooms & furniture they have in their homes 

• talk about their daily routines

• talk about chores they do and their opinions about them

• take someone on a tour of their home in Spanish

Geocultura: La República Dominicana (June)

Students will learn basic facts about the people, food and culture in la República Dominicana.