Overview of 7th Grade Spanish
Seventh Grade Spanish at HMS is the beginning of a two–year sequence that is equivalent to Level 1 Spanish at YHS. Our focus is on oral and written communication, reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills. We focus on Hispanic culture and make comparisons to our own culture. A focus on Spain's geography, cultural traditions, tourism, and music will be incorporated throughout our units during this year. We also plan to be writing to Spanish penpals in Spain, and share with them a little bit about life in Maine!
The focus of the program is to have students learn to use the target language to communicate about their daily lives and activities. During the year, students will gain an insight into other cultures through readings, music, food, art and various projects. Students are encouraged to use the target language whenever possible in the classroom. Students are required to keep an organized notebook.
Units of Study
Unit 1: Introducciones y repaso del grado 6 - Introductions & Review of 6th Grade
¿Cómo me presento al mundo? / How do I present myself to the world around me?
¿Qué información básica puedo compartir con otras personas? / What basic information can I share with others?
¿Dónde se habla español en el mundo? / Where is Spanish spoken in the world?
Unit 2: A conocernos - Let’s Get To Know Each Other
1. ¿Cómo me presento al mundo - en la escuela, en casa, por los medios sociales? / How do I present myself to the world - at home, at school, and on social media?
2. ¿Cómo soy? / What am I like?
3. ¿Qué me gusta a mí? / What do I like?
4. ¿Quién es mi amigo? / Who is my friend?
5. ¿Cómo es mi amigo(a)? / What is my friend like?
6. ¿Qué le gusta hacer a mi amigo(a)? / What does my friend like to do?
7. ¿Cómo son nuestras identidades formadas o moldeadas por nuestro entorno? / How are our identities formed by our environment?
8. ¿Qué me gustaría visitar en España? / What would I like to visit in Spain?
Unit 3: La familia y los amigos - Family and Friends
¿Quiénes son tu familia y tus amigos? / Who are your family and friends?
¿Tienes mascotas? ¿Cómo se llaman? / Do have pets? What are their names?
¿Cómo son los miembros de tu familia, tus amigos, o tus mascotas? / What are the members of your family, friends, and pets like?
¿Cómo son las familias, los amigos, y las mascotas en España? What is the concept of family, friends, and pets like in Spain?
Unit 4 Los pasatiempos y las actividades / Hobbies and activities
¿Cuáles son algunas de las actividades que me gusta hacer con mis amigos y familiares? / What are some activities that you like to do with your friends and family?
¿Aónde vas con tus amigos y tu familia? / Where do go with your friends and family?
¿Con qué frecuencia y durante cuáles estaciones haces tus actividades favoritas? / How often and during which seasons do you do your favorite activities?
Practicas los deportes o tocas un instrumento? / Do you play sports or an instrument?
¿Adónde quieres ir este fin de semana? / Where do you want to go this weekend?
¿Qué actividades hacen los jóvenes de España? / What activities do young people in Spain do?