Percentage Ladder – Spanish Unit 1: Soy lo que como
Year 9
Percentage
80%
I can …
Listening
I can understand authentic spoken
texts and material from a range of
voices. I can paraphrase what I have
understood into English.
Speaking
I communicate in class in Spanish.
I can speak spontaneously and
discuss facts and experiences
confidently. I am adventurous with
my language, using a range of
opinions, adjectives, quantifiers,
connectives and verbs. I make few
mistakes.
Reading
I can apply my language skills and
knowledge of Spanish to understand
a variety of unseen material. I can
also use context and other clues to
work out the meaning of new
material I read. I read authentic
French for pleasure.
70%
Prove it!
Reading:
Lee el artículo:
La vida sana: cambian las opiniones.
La semana pasada nos decían que debíamos consumir
dos litros de agua al día. Ahora resulta que sólo hay
que hacerlo si tienes sed. ¡Cómo cambian los consejos
de los médicos en tan poco tiempo!
¿Cuántas veces has oído que beber demasiado café es
poco sano? Pues el consumo de cafeína causa mucho
menos estrés que aguantar a un jefe desagradable o,
aún peor, encontrarte en un atasco de tráfico.
Ahora se sabe que el consumo de kétchup se relaciona
con la prevención de algunas enfermedades aunque,
hasta hace poco, era considerado malo para la salud.
(a) What is the new advice on drinking water?
(b) What is it that causes most stress?
(c) What is the latest information about tomato
ketchup?
Speaking
Writing
I can translate from Spanish to
English and from English to French
accurately. I can express and justify
complex points of view. I can write
2-3 paragraphs on this topic without
preparation using a range of
adjectives, quantifiers, connectives
and verbs verbs (comer, preferir,
gustar, beber). I make few mistakes.
I can adapt language I already know
in new contexts for different
purposes.
Listening
I can understand all the main points
and opinions from a longer spoken
passage.
Prepare a conversation speaking to your Spanish friend
about what you like to eat and drink using the prompts
below. You must use at least five adjectives, three
Speaking
I communicate in class in French.
Me encanta comer cenas grandes en restaurantes en el
centro del pueblo. Voy con mi familia pero mi tía no
viene porque está a régimen. La semana pasada, fuimos
quantifiers, three different connectives and three
tenses.
¿Prefieres comer en restaurante o en casa?
¿Si tuvieras dinero, qué tipo de comida comerás?
¿Qué comes para el navidad? Descríbelo.
¿Qué vas a comer después de la escuela?
Reading :
Your sister's Spanish friend has shared the following
post on Facebook. Your sister asks you to translate it
into English for her.
I
can
initiate
and
sustain
conversations
without
much
preparation.
I
use
good
pronunciation and use a range of
adjectives, quantifiers, connectives
and verbs (comer, preferir, gustar,
beber).
a un restaurante mexicana. Voy a volver con mi novio
porque la comida era riquísima.
Speaking:
Habla con un empleado en un restaurante
Habla de:
 la calidad de tu comida
Reading
 una problema con tu cena
I can apply my language skills and
 una cena que comiste recientamente
knowledge of Spanish to understand
 tu opinión de la comida española
the main points of unseen material. I
 un tipo de comida que te gustaría probar
can also use context and other clues
to work out the meaning of new
material I read.
Writing
I can translate from Spanish to
English and from English to French
accurately. I can express and justify
complex points of view. I can write 2
paragraphs on this topic without
much preparation. I use a range of
adjectives, quantifiers, connectives
and verbs (ir, preferir, gustar,
tener).
60%
Listening
I can understand the main points and
opinions from a spoken passage by
listening for the gist or for detail.
To achieve 70% in this piece of work you must be able
to speak about every bullet point, including at least one
opinion, and a range of adjectives, quantifiers and
connectives. The future and past tenses (last two
bullet points) must be accurate.
Reading:
Javier te manda un correo. Lee un extracto.
Normalmente, almuerzo sopa en la escuela con mis
amigos pero ayer fui a mi casa para almorzar porque mi
madre estaba enferma y necesitaba cuidarse. Comí
Speaking
I communicate in Spanish in class. I pollo con guisantes y arroz, fue delicioso pero prefiero
can respond to questions using la ternera
extended and detailed answers using Esta noche voy a salir con mi novia a un restaurante
a range of adjectives, quantifiers, italiana porque me encana comer la pizza.
connectives and verbs (comer,
beber, haber, preferir). I am mostly
accurate with good pronunciation.
Reading
I can understand the main points and
details of longer texts on this topic.
I can understand some unfamiliar
language, and am becoming more
confident in working out the meaning
of new language using context and
clues.
Writing
I can translate from Spanish to
English accurately. I can write 1-2
paragraphs on this topic without
much preparation. I can express
Which tense (past, present, future) do the phrases
correspond to?
1. Eating chicken and rice ______________
2. Eating pizza________________
3. Eating soup ________________
Speaking:
Look at the photo and respond to the three questions
related to it. You must use at least four adjectives,
four quantifiers, three different connectives and four
different verbs You must make reference to three
different tenses:
opinions and use a range of
adjectives, quantifiers, connectives
and verbs (ir, preferir, gustar,
tener).
¿Qué hay en la foto?
¿Te gusta salir a los restaurantes? ¿Por qué?
¿Saliste recientemente para comer? Descríbelo
50%
Listening
I can understand the main points and
opinions of a short spoken text by
listening for the gist.
Speaking
I communicate in Spanish in class. I
can respond to questions on the topic
and extend some answers. My
pronunciation is good. I use a range
of adjectives, quantifiers and
connectives.
Reading
I can understand the main points and
opinions of shorter texts on this
topic. I can use context and clues to
understand
some
unfamiliar
language.
Writing
I can translate from Spanish to
English accurately. I can write 4-5
sentences on this topic without much
preparation. I can express opinions
and use a range of adjectives,
quantifiers and connectives.
Reading:
What do these young people think about different
types of traditional dishes.
1. Para mí, la tortilla española no tiene
bastante sabor. Necesita más sal y
pimiento.
2. El chorizo me da igual. Yo sé que no
es sano pero es rico con pasta y
vegetales.
3. En mi opinión el gazpacho es un
plato increíble. Me encanta el sabor
de los tomates y el ajo.
4. El jamón serrano es mi tapa
preferida porque es tradicional y
sabroso. Sin embargo contiene
demasiado grasa.
For a positive attitude, write P.
For a negative attitude, write N.
For a positive and negative attitude,
write P/N.
Write the correct letters in the boxes.
Speaking:
Prepare a presentation
40%
Listening
I can understand the main points of
a short spoken passage or dialogue.
I can recognise whether an opinion
is positive or negative.
Reading:
Me llamo David. Normalmente, como el
desayuno en mi casa con mi hermana
porque me gusta comer tostadas.
Como zumo de manzana porque es
Speaking
I communicate in Spanish in class. I
can take part in a simple
conversation on this topic and give
my opinions. I use adjectives,
quantifiers and connectives and my
pronunciation is generally good.
sano. No me gusta nada la leche
porque es asquerosa
Me
llamo
Pascual.
Desayuno
normalmente en la escuela porque me
Reading
I can understand the main points
and opinions from short written
texts on this topic. I can use
context to help me understand some
unfamiliar language.
gusta llegue temprano. Me encanta
Writing
I can translate simple phrases in
Spanish to English accurately. I can
write 4-5 sentences on this topic
using memorised language. I can
express my opinions and use
adjectives, quantifiers and
connectives.
Me llamo Lucas. No como sano porque no
comer carne con verduras porque es
sano y contiene proteína pero mi cena
preferida es la tortilla.
me gusta la comida sana, por ejemplo las
verduras. Odio las zanahorias y los
pimientos. Prefiero mucho los dulces,
como pasteles en los fines de semana
porque mi madre es una buena cocina.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Who
Who
Who
Who
likes to eat breakfast at school?
likes Spanish omelette for dinner?
eats cake at the weekend? Why?
drinks apple juice? Why?
e) Who doesn’t like vegetables? What do they
prefer
Speaking:
Prepare a conversation speaking to your Spanish friend
about what you like to eat and drink using the prompts
below. You must use at least two adjectives, two
quantifiers, two different connectives and two
different verbs (comer, gustar):
¿Qué te gusta comer?
¿Qué comes normalmente el fin de semana?
¿Qué comiste ayer?
¿Qué vas a comer después de la escuela?
30%
Listening
I can understand the main points of
a short spoken passage or dialogue.
Speaking
I sometimes communicate in
Spanish in class. I can ask and
answer simple questions on this
topic. Some answers include an
opinion, connectives or adjectives.
Reading
I can understand the main points
and opinions from a short text. I am
able to use a dictionary with more
confidence.
Writing
I can translate simple phrases in
Spanish to English accurately. I can
write 3-4 sentences on this topic
using memorised language. I can
include an opinion, connectives or
adjectives.
Reading:
These young people are talking about healthy
living. What aspect of healthy living are they
talking about,
Write the correct letter in each box.
1 Mi madre no es sana. Bebe demasiado
vino.
2 Hago deporte cada día. Me encanta nadar
y los sábados voy al gimnasio
3 Fumar es horrible. No es solo mal para ti,
pero también para la gente cerca.
4 Para mí, lo más importante es estar en
cama durante nueve horas mínimo.
A: Diet
B: Exercise
C: Sleep
D: Smoking
E: Drinking
Speaking:
Respond to the following questions. You must use at
least one adjective, one quantifier, one connective, one
opinion and two different verbs (e.g. gustar, comer):
20%
Listening
I can understand a range of familiar
words and phrases.
Speaking
I sometimes communicate in
Spanish in class. I can answer simple
questions and give back basic
information.
Reading
I can understand and read out
familiar written phrases.
Writing
I can copy a model to write 2 or 3
short phrases with few spelling
mistakes. I can spell words I know
from memory.
 ¿Quieres algo para comer?
 ¿Quieres algo para beber?
 ¿Quieres algo más?
 ¿A qué hora desayunas?
 ¿Qué comiste para el desayuno?
Reading:
You see this article in a magazine
Para llevar una vida sana
se debe:
Evitar el alcohol
Comer fruta
Beber agua
Hacer deporte
Dormir 8 horas
Ir de paseo
What are the 6 pieces of advice you are given to lead
a healthy life?
Speaking
Respond to the following questions. You have the start
of the response to help you.
¿Normalmente, qué comes?
Normalmente, como……………
¿Qué bebes el fin de semana?
El fin semana, bebo…………………
10%
Listening
I can understand a few similar
spoken words and phrases.
Speaking
I can say and repeat words and
short, simple phrases.
Reading
I can recognise and read out a few
familiar words and phrases.
Writing
I can write out or copy simple words
correctly.
Reading:
Translate these words into English:
patatas fritas
pollo
manzana
naranja
Speaking:
In Spanish, describe the image below by listing two
or three items in it. Start your sentence with « en la
foto, hay… »