As students become literate in the target language, they acquire relevant content through the study of various topics. This in turn expands their access to information from around the globe. At the same time, students use the language to participate in everyday social interactions with members of Californias diverse communities. Moreover, the content that students acquire in the language classroom enables them to make connections and reinforce knowledge from other content areas of the curriculum. As they progress along the Language Learning Continuum,* students address a wide variety of content that is age- and stage-appropriate.
Stage I 1.0 Students acquire information, recognize distinctive viewpoints, and further their knowledge of other disciplines. 1.1 Students address discrete elements of daily life, including: a. Greetings and introductions b. Family and friends c. Pets d. Home and neighborhood e. Celebrations, holidays, and rites of passage f. Calendar, seasons, and weather g. Leisure, hobbies and activities, songs, toys and games, sports h. Vacations and travel, maps, destinations, and geography i. School, classroom, schedules, subjects, numbers, time, directions j. Important dates in the target culture k. Jobs l. Food, meals, restaurants m. Shopping, clothes, colors, and sizes n. Parts of the body, illness o. Technology
Big Ideas: 1. Spell word correctly 2. Know definition of word/translate 3. Understand the concept of word/identify where the vocabulary belongs in environment.
Unit Goals and Objectives:
1. Spell word correctly 2. Know definition of word/translate 3. Understand the concept of word/identify where the vocabulary belongs in environment. The students should be to have a clear understanding of the vocabulary words that are being introduced. The goal is to be able to learn and memorize each word and be able to provide a brief description (in English) of the vocab. The students should be able to translate the word in English and also be able to pronounce the work in Spanish.
Unit Summary:
Since Spanish is broken down in sections and you just can jump from one level to another, Spanish class for beginners will need to learn the vocabulary. Vocabulary is important because you need to know the basics in order to start putting words together to form sentences and ultimately be able to pronounce the words and speak the language.
Assessment Plan: Entry-Level:
When do we use SER and ESTAR Formative:
1. Quiz 2. Watch Video 3. Quizlet-Flashcard 4. Class Discussion
Summative:
1. Writing Sentences of the verb SER 2. Writing Sentences of the verb ESTAR Lesson 1 Student Learning Objective:
Spell word correctly
Know definition of word/translate
Understand the concept of word/identify where the vocabulary belongs in environment Acceptable Evidence:
Spell work correctly Know usage of SER and ESTAR PowerPoint presentation. Guided notes document to submit. Instructional Strategies: Communication Collection Collaboration Presentation Organization Interaction Lesson Activities:
Please click on the power point presentation and view it. This lesson is intended to help you understand the verbs of SER and ESTAR. Also this ties in with you vocabulary because you will need to be able to spell the work correctly. Watch the video and take the quiz. After viewing the power point, please complete the guided notes. The Guided Notes is intended help you practice as well as keep you focus.
Lesson 2 Student Learning Objective:
Spell word correctly
Know definition of word/translate
Understand the concept of word/identify where the vocabulary belongs in environment Acceptable Evidence:
If the vocabulary is either read out loud, a picture is shown, or the word is shown, the student will need to translate it back to English and vice versa. Instructional Strategies: Communication Collection Collaboration Presentation Organization Interaction Lesson Activities:
The student will go online and complete the Word Puzzle as well as the Scramble game. The student will then view the power point presentation and will need to duplicate it and will need to record his/her voice. This will give the teacher and idea if the student is pronouncing the work correctly or heading on the right track.
Lesson 3 Student Learning Objective:
Spell word correctly
Know definition of word/translate
Understand the concept of word/identify where the vocabulary belongs in environment
Acceptable Evidence:
When the word is presented, the student will be able to identify where the word belongs. Instructional Strategies: Communication Collection Collaboration Presentation Organization Interaction Lesson Activities:
This assignment is to determine your knowledge on the verbs SER y ESTAR as well as knowing how to spell the work correctly. This assignment should also help with your vocabulary and the student should be able to understand the concept of the word and identify how to use it properly.
The student will Choose 3 images of people or places you love. You will place the picture on the small box. Each box you will be describing the person or place. Use the verb SER Y ESTAR a minimum of 5 complete sentences for each box.
The student will watch a video where it will define the use of the verb SER y ESTAR. Use the graphic organizer to help you answer the questions. The student will only need to fill in the blanks. Unit Resources:
vocab games Spanish Quiz Quizlet.com vocab games Spanish Quiz Spanish Dictionary Whack-a-word Vocabulary Video Video 2 La cocina video La concina word search game SER y ESTAR video SER y Estar Quiz
Useful Websites:
vocab games Spanish Quiz Quizlet.com vocab games Spanish Quiz Spanish Dictionary Whack-a-word Vocabulary Video Video 2 La cocina video La concina word search game SER y ESTAR video SER y Estar Quiz