Edexcel GCSE Spanish Scheme of Work :

Higher
General Notes
It is anticipated that students will cover hemes ! and " in #ear !$ and theme % in #ear !!
Students will produce their speaking and writing assessments on hemes ! and " during the time &uilt in
for these once the units of work have &een covered
here will &e an opportunit' to retake an' speaking and writing assessments in order to improve marks
during term " of #ear !!( as long as the stimuli and tasks are different to those originall' undertaken
)aterial re*uired for the listening and reading assessments is identified in the column headed +Common
opic ,reas-. If this column has &een left &lank( teachers ma' choose to omit this material given that it
will not &e tested in these papers( as long as it is not needed for the chosen speaking and writing
assessments /units with a significant amount of this material have therefore &een scheduled for the end
of the 'ear0.
1oca&ular' lists are provided in the text&ook at the end of each unit
he +2rue&a oral- and +2rue&a escrita- sections at the end of each unit also provide useful examples
and preparation for speaking and writing assessments
Ideas for the speaking and writing assessments are included in the appendix. hese are not exhaustive
and can &e adapted and changed
heme !
Sport and 3eisure 4 )edia and Culture
heme "
ravel and ourism
heme %
5usiness( Work and Emplo'ment
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1Module : De paseo por Sevilla
!epaso ": Mi vida #pp$%&'
Giving personal information
Grammar:
Using the present tense
Skills:
Extending sentences ith cuando
Sport and leis!re: "o##ies and interests $ersonal information: General interests
$ersonal information: %eis!re activities
Module (: Mi tiempo li#re
!epaso ": %a tele & el cine #pp")$%")&'
'evising T( programmes and films
Grammar:
Using definite)indefinite articles and alg*n
Skills:
Expressing a range of opinions
Media and c!lt!re: M!sic) *ilm)
'eading
$ersonal information: General interests
$ersonal information: %eis!re activities
Module (: Mi tiempo li#re
!epaso : %a paga #pp")(%")+'
Talking a#o!t ho##ies and pocket mone&
Grammar:
Using con+!gated ver#s and infinitives
Using direct o#+ect prono!ns
Skills:
,ntrod!cing variet& into &o!r spoken Spanish
Sport and leis!re: "o##ies) ,nterests $ersonal information: General interests
$ersonal information: %eis!re activities
Module (: Mi tiempo li#re
,nit ": El campeonato #pp")-%").'
Descri#ing sports and sporting events
Grammar:
'eferring to the past and the present
Skills:
%istening for the relevant information
Sport and leis!re: Sporting events
Media and c!lt!re: -logs) ,nternet
$ersonal information: %eis!re activities
Module (: Mi tiempo li#re
,nit : %os deportes de riesgo #pp"")%"""'
Talking a#o!t extreme sports
Grammar:
Using a range of ad+ectives and opinion phrases
Skills:
Decoding texts
%istening for gist
Sport and leis!re: Sporting events
Sport and leis!re: "o##ies) ,nterests
$ersonal information: %eis!re activities
$ersonal information: General interests
Module (: Mi tiempo li#re
,nit /: ./!edamos0 #pp""%""/'
Making arrangements to go o!t
Grammar:
Using the present contin!o!s tense
Stem1changing ver#s
Skills:
Taking part in an extended conversation
Sport and leis!re: "o##ies) ,nterests $ersonal information: %eis!re activities
Module (: Mi tiempo li#re
,nit $: Una cr2tica #pp""$%""&'
3riting revies
Grammar:
Using the personal a to talk a#o!t other people
Using acabar de
Using a#sol!te s!perlatives to give opinions
Media and c!lt!re: M!sic) *ilm)
'eading
$ersonal information: %eis!re activities
Module (: Mi tiempo li#re
,nit &: %a tecnolog2a #pp""(%""+'
Talking a#o!t ne technolog&
Grammar:
'evising comparatives
Skills:
Using lang!age of de#ate
Media and c!lt!re: -logs) ,nternet *!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork: -asic
lang!age of the ,nternet
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1Module -: %a sal!d
!epaso ": $as5ndolo mal #pp"$$%"$&'
Talking a#o!t the #od& and illnesses
Grammar:
Using reflexive ver#s in the perfect tense
Using doler
Skills:
*inding strategies to remem#er ords
6entre1devised option 1
Module -: %a sal!d
!epaso : .6!5nto es0 #pp"$(%"$+'
-!&ing food
Grammar:
More voca#!lar& memorising strategies
Skills:
7!m#er practice
6entre1devised option 6!stomer service and transactions:
Shops
Module -: %a sal!d
,nit ": Estar en forma #pp"$-%"$.'
Talking a#o!t ho to sta& in good shape
Grammar:
Using the present and imperfect tenses
Skills:
Using a variet& of ver#s to talk a#o!t
mealtimes
Sport and leis!re: %ifest&le choices $ersonal information: %ifest&le 8health&
eating and exercise9
Module -: %a sal!d
,nit : .%levas !na vida sana0 #pp"&)%"&"'
'eading pro#lem pages and giving advice
Grammar:
Using the conditional and f!t!re tenses
Skills:
Giving extended ansers hile speaking
Sport and leis!re: %ifest&le choices $ersonal information: %ifest&le 8health&
eating and exercise9
Module -: %a sal!d
,nit /: %os +:venes #pp"&%"&/'
'eading pro#lem pages and giving advice;
Talking a#o!t iss!es facing &o!ng people;
Grammar:
Understanding phrases ith the s!#+!nctive
Using present and conditional tenses
6entre1devised option 1
Speaking%writing assessments on themes of either Sport and 0eisure or Media and Culture
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<Module ": De vacaciones
!epaso: .=d:nde f!iste0 #pp(%+'
Talking a#o!t here &o! ent
Grammar:
Using the preterite
Skills:
Extending sentences ith se>!encers and
opinions
Travel and to!rism: "olida&s ?
Module ": De vacaciones
,nit ": ./!@ tal t!s vacaciones0 #pp-%.'
Talking a#o!t holida&s and eather
Grammar:
The preterite 8irreg!lar ver#s9
Skills:
%earning phrases meaning the same thing
Travel and to!rism: "olida&s A!t and a#o!t: -asic eather
Module ": De vacaciones
,nit : ./!@ tal el hotel0 #pp")%""'
Descri#ing accommodation
Grammar:
The imperfect tense
Skills:
Understanding and !sing negativesB
C!stif&ing opinions
Travel and to!rism: =ccommodation A!t and a#o!t: =ccommodation
Module ": De vacaciones
,nit /: -!enas vacaciones #pp"%"/'
Talking a#o!t holida& activities
Grammar:
Using the imperfect and the preterite together
Skills:
%earning >!estion ordsB
3orking o!t the meaning of !nknon ords
Travel and to!rism: "olida&s ?
Module ": De vacaciones
,nit $: En el hotel #pp"$%"&'
-ooking a hotel room
Grammar:
Using ver#s ith usted
Skills:
Dealing ith !npredicta#le >!estions
Travel and to!rism: =ccommodation A!t and a#o!t: =ccommodation
Module ": De vacaciones
,nit &: 'eclamaciones #pp"(%"+'
Making complaints in a hotel
Grammar:
Using me hace falta
Skills:
Coining ideas ith connectives
Travel and to!rism: =ccommodation A!t and a#o!t: =ccommodation
6!stomer service and transactions:
Dealing ith pro#lems
Module : De paseo por Sevilla
!epaso : En r!ta #pp(%+'
Talking a#o!t meanodes of transport
Grammar:
Using adver#s
Skills: %istening for the <D1ho!r clock
6entre1devised option A!t and a#o!t: $!#lic transport
Module : De paseo por Sevilla
,nit ": %a oficina de t!rismo #pp-%.'
Grammar:
Using the near f!t!re
Skills:
Travel and to!rism: "olida&s A!t and a#o!t: (isitor information
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$lanning a da& o!t Understanding >!estions
Module : De paseo por Sevilla
,nit : 6omprando rec!erdos #pp/)%/"'
=sking for and !nderstanding directions
Grammar:
Using imperatives
Skills:
Using se>!encers
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EModule : De paseo por Sevilla
,nit /: Tomando tapas #pp/%//'
Ardering in a resta!rant
Grammar:
Using me gusta F definite article and como
itho!t article
Skills:
3orking ith distractors hile listening and
reading
Travel and to!rism: Eating4 food4 drink 6!stomer service and transactions:
6af@s and resta!rants
Module : De paseo por Sevilla
,nit $: En Sevilla #pp/$%/&'
Descri#ing a da& o!t
Grammar:
More of the preterite and the imperfect
Skills:
'ecognising and expressing mixed opinions
Travel and to!rism: "olida&s 1
Module : De paseo por Sevilla
,nit &: %as fiestas #pp/(%/+'
Talking a#o!t festivals
Grammar:
Understanding three time frames
Skills:
Using para to extend sentences
6entre1devised option 1
Speaking%writing assessments on theme of Travel and Tourism
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EModule $: G$erdidosH
!epaso: Mi familia #pp((%(+'
Talking a#o!t &o!r famil&
Grammar:
Using possessive ad+ectives
Skills:
Sa&ing n!m#ers and dates
6entre1devised option $ersonal information: *amil& and
friends
Module $: G$erdidosH
,nit ": %os s!pervivientes #pp(-%(.'
Talking a#o!t relationships
Grammar:
'eflexive ver#s to express relationshipsB
Using ser and estar
6entre1devised option $ersonal information: *amil& and
friends
Module $: G$erdidosH
,nit : %a vida cotidiana #pp+)%+"'
Talking a#o!t dail& ro!tine
Grammar:
Using reflexive ver#s
Using desde hace 8for I9
6entre1devised option 1
Module $: G$erdidosH
,nit /: %as tareas #pp+%+/'
Talking a#o!t chores
Grammar:
Using the present4 preterite and imperfect
tenses
Using negatives
Skills:
%istening for negatives
6entre1devised option 1
Module $: G$erdidosH
,nit $: Atro accidente #pp+$%+&'
Descri#ing peopleJs personalities
Grammar:
Talking a#o!t relationships in the past and
present
Skills:
Making ded!ctions hile listening
6entre1devised option 1
Module $: G$erdidosH
,nit &: Un aKo desp!@s #pp+(%++'
Talking a#o!t experiences and hopes
Grammar:
Using three time frames
Skills:
Extending ansers
6entre1devised option 1
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1Module /: = clase
!epaso ": %as asignat!ras #pp$(%$+'
Giving opinions on school s!#+ects
Grammar:
Using me gusta1 me encanta4 etc;
Skills:
'evising #asic voca#!lar&
6entre1devised option *!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
School and college
Module /: = clase
!epaso : En clase #pp$-%$.'
Descri#ing &o!r school ro!tine
Grammar:
Using the present tense ith time expressions
Skills:
,mproving &o!r spoken and ritten ork
6entre1devised option *!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
School and college
A!t and a#o!t: $!#lic transport
Module /: = clase
,nit ": .6:mo es t! insti0 #pp&)%&"'
$rod!cing descriptions of school life
Grammar:
Using the imperfect and present tenses
Skills:
Giving a range of opinions
6entre1devised option *!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
School and college
Module /: = clase
,nit : %as normas del insti #pp&%&/'
Descri#ing school !niform and r!les
Grammar:
Using phrases folloed #& an infinitive
Using ad+ectives
Skills:
Giving and +!stif&ing opinions
6entre1devised option *!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
School and college
Module /: = clase
,nit /: G%os profesH #pp&$%&&'
Descri#ing teachers
Grammar:
Using comparatives and s!perlatives
Skills:
=greeing and disagreeing
6entre1devised option *!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
School and college
Module /: = clase
,nit $: El acoso escolar #pp&(%&+'
Descri#ing school press!res and pro#lems
Grammar: Using >!antifiers
Skills:
,mproving &o!r listening skills
6entre1devised option *!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
School and college
Module /: = clase
,nit &: %a clase deEl f!t!ro #pp&-%&.'
Descri#ing the schools of the f!t!re
Grammar:
Using the f!t!re tense
Skills:
Using >!estions to form ansers
6entre1devised option *!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
School and college
Module &: %os tra#a+os
!epaso: = tra#a+ar #pp-(%-+'
Grammar:
'evising masc!line and feminine no!ns
6entre1devised option $ersonal information: *amil& and
friends
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'evising +o#s and places of ork Skills:
,mproving &o!r pron!nciation of cognates
Dictionar& skills: no!ns
*!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork: 3ork
and ork experience
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1Module &: %os tra#a+os
,nit ": .Tra#a+as los s5#ados0 #pp--%-.'
Descri#ing part1time +o#s
Grammar:
Using tener 2ue folloed #& the infinitive
Skills:
Extending spoken and ritten ansers
-!siness4 ork and emplo&ment: 3ork
experience)part1time +o#s
*!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork: 3ork
and ork experience
Module &: %os tra#a+os
,nit : $r5cticas la#orales #pp.)%."'
Descri#ing ork experience
Grammar:
Using the preterite and the imperfect tenses
Skills: Using adver#s of time and fre>!enc&
-!siness4 ork and emplo&ment: 3ork
experience) $art1time +o#s
*!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork: 3ork
and ork experience
Module &: %os tra#a+os
,nit /: El f!t!ro #pp.%./'
Descri#ing f!t!re plans
Grammar:
Using different ver#s to talk a#o!t the f!t!re
*orming sentences ith si 8if9
Skills:
Using a ide range of tenses
6entre1devised option *!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork: 3ork
and ork experience
Module &: %os tra#a+os
,nit $: Mi c!rr2c!l!m vitae #pp.$%.&'
Understanding +o# adverts and 6(s
Grammar:
Using the conditional ith gustar and poder
Skills:
Understanding specialist voca#!lar&
-!siness4 ork and emplo&ment: 3ork
experience) $art1time +o#s
*!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
Simple +o# advertisements
*!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
Simple +o# applications and 6(
Module &: %os tra#a+os
,nit &: %a entrevista #pp.(%.+'
Understanding application letters
Grammar:
*orming the present tense
Skills:
6ond!cting a +o# intervie
-!siness4 ork and emplo&ment: 3ork
experience) $art1time +o#s
*!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork:
Simple +o# applications and 6(
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<Module +: G(iva mi #arrioH
!epaso: "ogar4 d!lce hogar #pp"(%"+'
Talking a#o!t &o!r home
Grammar:
Using prepositions
Using relative cla!ses
6entre1devised option 1
Module +: G(iva mi #arrioH
,nit ": .6:mo es t! casa0 #pp"-%".'
Talking a#o!t different t&pes of ho!ses
Grammar:
Using a variet& of phrases to express
opinions
Skills:
C!stif&ing opinions
6entre1devised option 1
Module +: G(iva mi #arrioH
,nit : Mi #arrio #pp"/)%"/"'
Talking a#o!t &o!r neigh#o!rhood
Grammar:
Using the imperfect and present tenses
Understanding tan4 tanto%a and tantos%as
6entre1devised option A!t and a#o!t: %ocal amenities
Module +: G(iva mi #arrioH
,nit /: Mi ci!dad ho& & maKana #pp"/%"//''
Talking a#o!t ho &o! o!ld like to change
&o!r cit&
Grammar:
Using the conditional
Skills:
Developing a checklist to improve acc!rac&
6entre1devised option A!t and a#o!t: %ocal amenities
A!t and a#o!t: $!#lic transport
Module +: G(iva mi #arrioH
,nit $: El centro comercial #pp"/$%"/&'
Shopping for clothing
Grammar:
Using direct o#+ect prono!ns
Using este4 ese and a2uel
Media and c!lt!re:
*ashion)cele#rities)religion
-!siness4 ork and emplo&ment:
$rod!ct or service information
6!stomer service and transactions:
Shops
Module +: G(iva mi #arrioH
,nit &: 'egalos & >!e+as #pp"/(%"/+'
Giving presents and making complaints
Grammar:
Using indirect o#+ect prono!ns
Skills:
Extending sentences #& giving reasons
6entre1devised option 6!stomer service and transactions:
Shops
6!stomer service and transactions:
Dealing ith pro#lems
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<Module .: 7!estro planeta
!epaso: 6am#ios medioam#ientales #pp"(%"(/'
Talking a#o!t the environment
Grammar:
Using the conditional of deber
Skills:
Using a variet& of expressions to give &o!r
point of vie
6entre1devised option 1
Module .: 7!estro planeta
,nit ": El m!ndo ho& en d2a #pp"($%"(&'
Talking a#o!t glo#al iss!es
Grammar:
Using the present s!#+!nctive
Skills:
%istening for high n!m#ers
6entre1devised option 1
Module .: 7!estro planeta
,nit : G6!ida t! planetaH #pp"((%"(+'
6onsidering pro#lems facing the planet
Grammar:
7egative commands
Skills:
Using cognates and context to !nderstand
a text
6entre1devised option 1
Module .: 7!estro planeta
,nit /: $iensa glo#almente #pp"(-%"(.'
%ooking at local sol!tions to glo#al pro#lems
Grammar:
Using the imperfect and the present
tenses
Skills:
Gaining thinking time hen speaking
Extending sentences
6entre1devised option 1
Module .: 7!estro planeta
,nit $: (ol!ntarios #pp"+)%"+"'
Talking a#o!t glo#al citiLenship
Grammar:
Using si F present F f!t!re
Skills:
3riting an extended text
-!siness4 ork and emplo&ment: 3ork
experience)part1time +o#s
*!t!re plans4 ed!cation and ork: 3ork
and ork experience
Module .: 7!estro planeta
,nit &: Sin techo4 sin derecho #pp"+%"+/'
Talking a#o!t homelessness
Grammar:
The pl!perfect tense
Skills:
Using different time frames
6entre1devised option 1
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The folloing pages provide exercises to revie each !nit:
!nits 1M< : ppD<)DE
!nits EMD : ppN<)NE
!nits OMP : pp1<<)1<E
!nits QMN : pp1ON)1OR
!nit R : pp1QN)1QR
6ast papers and exam practice
Ideas for assessment tasks:
Sport and 3eisure: Speaking
6pen interaction:
2roviding information to a Spanish speaking tourist on sports facilities at a leisure centre
Speaking to a Spanish friend a&out 'our ho&&ies and spare time &ased on pictures provided
2roviding information to a penfriend who is visiting England &ased on a pu&licit' leaflet for
leisure activities in 'our town
2resentation with discussion following:
he &est4worst match that I have pla'ed in4seen
Wh' sport is important
Sports facilities in m' area
, sports personalit'4 )' nomination for +Sports 2ersonalit' of the #ear-
he "$!" 6l'mpics
)' favourite ho&&'4 free time
Wh' I en7o' Wim&ledon etc8
2icture9&ased free flowing discussion:
Sports team photo
3eisure activit' photo
)edia and Culture: Speaking
6pen interaction:
Interviewing a famous Spanish speaking personalit'
,greeing on a film to see at the cinema with a Spanish speaking friend /newspaper ad
stimulus0
2resentation with discussion following:
8.. Cit' of Culture
)' favourite &ook4film41 programme etc8
Wh' mo&ile phones are important
,n example of a great musician4actor4artist etc8
Go to the cinema or watch a :1:;
he /Glaston&ur'0 festival
2icture9&ased free flowing discussion:
2hoto of a theatre production 'ou have &een in
2hoto of a famous personalit'
2hoto of a festival
ravel and tourism: Speaking
6pen interaction:
2roviding information to a Spanish speaking tourist on what there is to do in 'our area &ased
on a pu&licit' leaflet stimulus
2roviding information to a Spanish speaking tourist a&out hotel4 accommodation facilities
2resentation with discussion following:
Exchange visits < an excellent opportunit'
Welcome to 8. /resort4 hotel etc...0
, holida' on the &each or in the snow;
)' &est4worst holida'
5e green < holida' at home=
he advantages of +Interail-4 cruising etc8
2icture9&ased free flowing discussion:
Holida' photo
School trip photo
Sport and 3eisure: Writing
5log of a week in 'our life during the school holida's
, we& page to advertise a health and fitness centre
, maga>ine interview with a Spanish speaking sports personalit'
)edia and culture: Writing
,n article a&out life as a teenager in 5ritain toda'
, favourite film41 programme
, pu&licit' leaflet for a festival
ravel and ourism: Writing
, pu&licit' leaflet to advertise 'our area to Spanish speaking tourists
,n article for the school maga>ine on a trip a&road
, we& page for a travel compan' advertising to Spanish speaking clients
,ccount of 'our &est4worst4dream holida'