PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
Content Area: Spanish
Grade Level(s): Sixth
Course Description: Sixth grade Spanish is an introductory course in which all four language domains (reading,
writing, listening, and speaking) are practiced daily. Students will complete the preliminary unit on basic Spanish
vocabulary such as colors, numbers, the alphabet, and weather as well as “small talk” conversation vocabulary
such as greetings, leave-takings, and introductions. Students will also complete the all about me unit, which
focuses on describing yourself and expressing likes and dislikes. Sixth graders will study the geography of
Spanish-speaking countries around the world as well as the Hispanic culture of the United States.
Date Created: June 2014
Date Approved by Plumsted Township Board of Education: August 2014
Pacing Guide
Preliminary Unit: Nueva York: ¡Hola!
Marking Periods 1-2
Unit 1.1: Un rato con amigos:
¿Qué te gusta hacer?
Marking Period 3
Unit 1.2: Un rato con amigos:
Mis amigos y yo
Marking Period 4
Preliminary Unit: Nueva York: ¡Hola!
Unit Summary:
In the preliminary unit, students will greet people and say goodbye, introduce themselves and others, ask and say
how to spell names, say where they are from, exchange phone numbers, say what the day of the week is, describe
the weather, and respond to classroom instructions. Additionally, students will understand the Hispanic culture of
New York City.
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
Interdisciplinary Connections/Content Area Integrations:
Math (numbers)
Social Studies (geography, demographics, culture)
Science (weather)
English Language Arts (phonics, grammar connections, cognates, register/audience)
NJCCCS
7.1.NM.A.01
Recognize familiar spoken or written words and phrases contained in culturally
authentic materials using electronic information sources related to targeted themes.
7.1.NM.A.02
Demonstrate comprehension of simple oral and written directions commands and
requests through appropriate physical response.
7.1.NM.A.03
Recognize a few common gestures and cultural practices associated with the target
culture(s).
7.1.NM.A.04
Identify familiar people places and objects based on simple oral and/or written
descriptions.
7.1.NM.A.05
Demonstrate comprehension of brief oral and written messages using age- and levelappropriate culturally authentic materials on familiar topics.
7.1.NM.B.01
Use digital tools to exchange basic information at the word and memorized-phrase
level related to self and targeted themes.
7.1.NM.B.02
Give and follow simple oral and written directions commands and requests when
participating in age-appropriate classroom and cultural activities.
7.1.NM.B.03
Imitate appropriate gestures and intonation of the target culture(s) language during
greetings leave-takings and daily interactions.
7.1.NM.B.04
Ask and respond to simple questions make requests and express preferences using
memorized words and phrases.
7.1.NM.B.05
Exchange information using words phrases and short sentences practiced in class on
familiar topics or on topics studied in other content areas.
7.1.NM.C.01
Use basic information at the word and memorized-phrase level to create a
multimedia-rich presentation on targeted themes to be shared virtually with a target
language audience.
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
7.1.NM.C.02
Imitate recite and/or dramatize simple poetry rhymes songs and skits.
7.1.NM.C.03
Copy/write words phrases or simple guided texts on familiar topics.
7.1.NM.C.04
Present information from age- and level-appropriate culturally authentic materials
orally or in writing.
7.1.NM.C.05
Name and label tangible cultural products and imitate cultural practices from the
target culture(s).
Essential Questions:
Why is it important to learn Spanish?
What are some ways that we communicate without words?
How do Spanish speaking people in the United States celebrate their culture?
Instructional Outcomes:
Greetings
- Greet people and say goodbye
- Introduce yourself and others
- Ask and say how to spell names
- Say where you are from
Alphabet
Pronunciation
- The letter h
- Vowels
Countries
- Identify Spanish-speaking countries around the world
Numbers 0-10
- Exchange phone numbers
Days of the Week
- Say what day of the week it is
Weather Expressions
- Describe weather
Classroom Commands
- Respond to classroom instructions
Formative Assessments:
Application of language
Class participation
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
Completion of assignments
Teacher monitoring
Peer/self-evaluations
Exit cards (Para y Piensa)
Do Nows
Homework
Summative Assessments:
Listening and speaking evaluations
Lesson/selection tests
Selection quizzes
Mastery of chapter objectives
Skits
Peer/self-evaluations
Exit cards (Para y Piensa)
Suggested Learning Activities:
Reinforce target vocabulary using picture and word cards and theme pictures
Draw and label pictures
Complete activity sheets
Participate in daily conversations using targeted language forms and vocabulary
Listen and respond to commands
Listen to a story and respond to reading comprehension questions
Responding to social courtesies given orally
Practice writing phrases or simple sentences using targeted language forms and vocabulary
Curriculum Development Resources:
¡Avancemos! Series, Holt McDougal
Textbook 1A
Cuaderno: Practica por niveles
Audio program CD
Telenovela DVD
Unit Resource Books
Cuaderno para hispanohablantes
www.quizlet.com
www.flipquiz.com
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
Unit 1.1: Un rato con amigos: ¿Qué te gusta hacer?
Unit Summary:
In unit 1.1, students will talk about favorite activities, say what they like and don’t like to do, and tell where they
are from. Students will also understand the Hispanic culture of Miami.
Interdisciplinary Connections/Content Area Integrations:
Mathematics (calculating distance)
Social Studies (geography, culture)
English Language Arts (phonics, grammar connections, cognates, register/audience)
NJCCCS
7.1.NM.A.01
Recognize familiar spoken or written words and phrases contained in culturally
authentic materials using electronic information sources related to targeted themes.
7.1.NM.A.02
Demonstrate comprehension of simple oral and written directions commands and
requests through appropriate physical response.
7.1.NM.A.03
Recognize a few common gestures and cultural practices associated with the target
culture(s).
7.1.NM.A.04
Identify familiar people places and objects based on simple oral and/or written
descriptions.
7.1.NM.A.05
Demonstrate comprehension of brief oral and written messages using age- and levelappropriate culturally authentic materials on familiar topics.
7.1.NM.B.01
Use digital tools to exchange basic information at the word and memorized-phrase
level related to self and targeted themes.
7.1.NM.B.02
Give and follow simple oral and written directions commands and requests when
participating in age-appropriate classroom and cultural activities.
7.1.NM.B.03
Imitate appropriate gestures and intonation of the target culture(s) language during
greetings leave-takings and daily interactions.
7.1.NM.B.04
Ask and respond to simple questions make requests and express preferences using
memorized words and phrases.
7.1.NM.B.05
Exchange information using words phrases and short sentences practiced in class on
familiar topics or on topics studied in other content areas.
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
7.1.NM.C.01
Use basic information at the word and memorized-phrase level to create a
multimedia-rich presentation on targeted themes to be shared virtually with a target
language audience.
7.1.NM.C.02
Imitate recite and/or dramatize simple poetry rhymes songs and skits.
7.1.NM.C.03
Copy/write words phrases or simple guided texts on familiar topics.
7.1.NM.C.04
Present information from age- and level-appropriate culturally authentic materials
orally or in writing.
7.1.NM.C.05
Name and label tangible cultural products and imitate cultural practices from the
target culture(s).
Essential Questions:
What are some of your favorite activities?
Why do people participate in different activities in different places around the world?
How do Hispanic performers, artists, and athletes affect pop culture in the United States?
What are some Hispanic cultural elements in the United States?
Instructional Outcomes:
Activities
- Say what you like and don’t like to do
- Say what foods you like and don’t like to eat
- Gustar + infinitive
Origins
- Say where you are from
- Subject pronouns
- The verb ser
- Ser + de
Pronunciation
- The letters p, t
Formative Assessments:
Application of language
Class participation
Completion of assignments
Teacher monitoring
Peer/self-evaluations
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
Exit cards (Para y Piensa)
Do Nows
Homework
Summative Assessments:
Listening and speaking evaluations
Lesson/selection tests
Selection quizzes
Mastery of chapter objectives
Skits
Peer/self-evaluations
Exit cards (Para y Piensa)
Suggested Learning Activities:
Reinforce target vocabulary using picture and word cards and theme pictures
Draw and label pictures
Complete activity sheets
Participate in daily conversations using targeted language forms and vocabulary
Listen and respond to commands
Listen to a story and respond to reading comprehension questions
Responding to social courtesies given orally
Practice writing phrases or simple sentences using targeted language forms and vocabulary
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
Curriculum Development Resources:
¡Avancemos! Series, Holt McDougal
Textbook 1A
Cuaderno: Practica por niveles
Audio program CD
Telenovela DVD
Unit Resource Books
Cuaderno para hispanohablantes
www.quizlet.com
www.flipquiz.com
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
Unit 1.2: Un rato con amigos: Mis amigos y yo
Unit Summary:
In unit 1.2, unit 1.1 concepts are reinforced and new concepts are introduced. Students will continue to talk about
favorite activities, say what they like and don’t like to do, and tell where they are from. New concepts include
being able to describe themselves and others* and identify people and things*. Additionally, students will
understand the Hispanic culture of Miami and San Antonio*.
* New concepts introduced in 1.2
Interdisciplinary Connections/Content Area Integrations:
Mathematics (surveys and graphs)*
Social Studies (geography, culture)
English Language Arts (phonics, grammar connections, cognates, register/audience)
Music*
NJCCCS
7.1.NM.A.01
Recognize familiar spoken or written words and phrases contained in culturally
authentic materials using electronic information sources related to targeted themes.
7.1.NM.A.02
Demonstrate comprehension of simple oral and written directions commands and
requests through appropriate physical response.
7.1.NM.A.03
Recognize a few common gestures and cultural practices associated with the target
culture(s).
7.1.NM.A.04
Identify familiar people places and objects based on simple oral and/or written
descriptions.
7.1.NM.A.05
Demonstrate comprehension of brief oral and written messages using age- and levelappropriate culturally authentic materials on familiar topics.
7.1.NM.B.01
Use digital tools to exchange basic information at the word and memorized-phrase
level related to self and targeted themes.
7.1.NM.B.02
Give and follow simple oral and written directions commands and requests when
participating in age-appropriate classroom and cultural activities.
7.1.NM.B.03
Imitate appropriate gestures and intonation of the target culture(s) language during
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
greetings leave-takings and daily interactions.
7.1.NM.B.04
Ask and respond to simple questions make requests and express preferences using
memorized words and phrases.
7.1.NM.B.05
Exchange information using words phrases and short sentences practiced in class on
familiar topics or on topics studied in other content areas.
7.1.NM.C.01
Use basic information at the word and memorized-phrase level to create a
multimedia-rich presentation on targeted themes to be shared virtually with a target
language audience.
7.1.NM.C.02
Imitate recite and/or dramatize simple poetry rhymes songs and skits.
7.1.NM.C.03
Copy/write words phrases or simple guided texts on familiar topics.
7.1.NM.C.04
Present information from age- and level-appropriate culturally authentic materials
orally or in writing.
7.1.NM.C.05
Name and label tangible cultural products and imitate cultural practices from the
target culture(s).
Essential Questions:
What are some of your favorite activities?
How do Hispanic performers, artists, and athletes affect pop culture in the United States?
What are some Hispanic cultural elements in the United States?
How does local environment affect the food that people eat?*
Why do traditional dishes change when they are brought from one country to another?*
Instructional Outcomes:
Activities
- Say what you like and don’t like to do
- Say what foods you like and don’t like to eat
- Gustar + infinitive
Origins
- Say where you are from
- Subject pronouns
- The verb ser
- Ser + de
Pronunciation
- The letters p, t, ñ*
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
Adjectives*
- Describe yourself and others
- Ser + adjective
Nouns*
- Definite and indefinite articles
- Noun-adjective agreement
Formative Assessments:
Application of language
Class participation
Completion of assignments
Teacher monitoring
Peer/self-evaluations
Exit cards (Para y Piensa)
Do Nows
Homework
Summative Assessments:
Listening and speaking evaluations
Lesson/selection tests
Selection quizzes
Mastery of chapter objectives
Skits
Peer/self-evaluations
Exit cards (Para y Piensa)
Suggested Learning Activities:
Reinforce target vocabulary using picture and word cards and theme pictures
Draw and label pictures
Complete activity sheets
Participate in daily conversations using targeted language forms and vocabulary
Listen and respond to commands
Listen to a story and respond to reading comprehension questions
Responding to social courtesies given orally
Practice writing phrases or simple sentences using targeted language forms and vocabulary
Curriculum Development Resources:
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Aligned to Common Core State Standards/New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as Applicable
Course Title: Sixth Grade Spanish
¡Avancemos! Series, Holt McDougal
Textbook 1A
Cuaderno: Practica por niveles
Audio program CD
Telenovela DVD
Unit Resource Books
Cuaderno para hispanohablantes
www.quizlet.com
www.flipquiz.com
www.triptico.co.uk – surveys, charts
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