New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC)
This Curriculum Map is a model for content, skills, and pacing. Teachers will adapt the map in light of students’ prior knowledge.
Department: World Language
Essential Question(s):
Content
Skills:
Standards/Benchmarks
Assessments/Resources
Course Title Spanish III
Unit 1, September ¡Adios al Verano!
How was your summer vacation?
What are some careers in tourism?
What do you think would attract tourists to your community?
What are some activities you did over the summer?
¿Dónde hay ruinas romanas?/ Where are some Roman ruins?
Vocabulary- This past summer-“ Hice muchas cosas en España este verano”
Some adviceGrammar- Preterit and Imperfect
Ser and estar
Subjunctive mood
Pronouns
Comparisons, demonstrative adjective pronouns
Negative words
Time constructions
Culture: A look at Castilla La Mancha
Spanish tourists in America
Siglo VIII-IX musulmanes
Siglo V-IX Los visigodos
Felipe II
Guerra de la independencia 1808
Art- what some Spanish artists contributed to history
Mathematics, History, Art Link
Learn to talk about the past
Talk about what you liked
Ask for and give advice
Talk about the future
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
Unit 2, October ¡ A pasarlo bien!
What kind of sports or activities do you do during your free time?
What activities can be done in your community?
What is your definition of a true friendship?
Do you think that many people take friendships for granted?
Vocabulary- hobbies and sports “ los pasatiempos y los deportes”
friendship –la amistad
Grammar- imperfect tense
Ir a + infinitive in the imperfect
Nosotros command
Object pronouns
Subjunctive mood with the unknown or nonexistent
Subjunctive with expressions or feelings
Culture- comparing what a good friend means in España and what it means in
la Republica Dominicana
Spanish stations and programs on televisions in the United States
A night in Spain- Una noche en España
Comparing friendships in America and in some Spanish speaking countries
Express interest and displeasure
Invites someone to do something
Describe the ideal friend
Explore happiness and unhappiness
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
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New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC)
This Curriculum Map is a model for content, skills, and pacing. Teachers will adapt the map in light of students’ prior knowledge.
Department: World Language
Essential Question(s):
Content
Skills:
Standards/Benchmarks
Assessments/Resources
Course Title Spanish III
Unit 3, November Todo tiene solución
What are some dangers you face when living in the Caribbean?
What are some products manufactured in the Caribbean?
What is a stereotype?
How does the school system in America compare to those of other Latin American
countries?
Unit 3, December Todo tiene solución
What comparisons can you make between the use of the subjunctive in Spanish
and in English?
What is a stereotype?
What Is the most common conflicts between parents and children?
How can they be resolved quickly and effectively?
Vocabulary- Opinions about people- “ lo que piensa la gente”
Grammar- verb + infinitive
Will or wish
Subjunctive with negative or denial
culture- America in Spanish
The eclipse
Wrong Impressions
Vocabulary- relationships “Que hacemos”
Grammar-future tense
conditional
more uses of conditional
Culture-Comparisons “ quien no oye conejos no llegan lejos”
Those that do not listen to advice do not get very far
Comparing Costa Rica and Puerto rico
Learn how to complain
Learn how to express an opinion or disagree
Make suggestions
Apologize
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
Learn how to complain
Learn how to express an opinion or disagree
Make suggestions
Apologize
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
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New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC)
This Curriculum Map is a model for content, skills, and pacing. Teachers will adapt the map in light of students’ prior knowledge.
Department: World Language
Essential Question(s):
Content
Skills:
Standards/Benchmarks
Assessments/Resources
Course Title Spanish III
Unit 4, January Entre familia
Have you had a family reunion lately?
What is your family up to?
What kind of food does your family eat when you get together?
vocabulary- Family News- “a reunirse con la familia”
Home cooking –“la comida casera”
Grammar- Present Progressive
Present perfect indicative
Present perfect subjunctive
Culture- los postres (dessert)
Tu comida favorita (your favorite food)
Ask about the latest news
React to news
Comment on food
Explain and give excuses
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
Unit 4, February Entre familia
On which holidays do families gather?
What factors might contribute to spending quality time with your family?
Vocabulary-Home cooking –“la comida casera”
Grammar- Preterit
Se + indirect object pronouns
Past progressives
Culture- Spanish families
Contributions to spending time together
Culture- los postres (dessert)
Tu comida favorita (your favorite food)
Ask about the latest news
React to news
Comment on food
Explain and give excuses
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
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New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC)
This Curriculum Map is a model for content, skills, and pacing. Teachers will adapt the map in light of students’ prior knowledge.
Department: World Language
Essential Question(s):
Content
Skills:
Standards/Benchmarks
Assessments/Resources
Course Title Spanish III
Unit 5, March El arte y la musica
What are some of the most important industries in the southwest part of the
United states and northern Mexico?
What are some of the art contributions of Spanish artists to the United States?
What happened at the Alamo?
What type of architecture did the Spanish bring to san Antonio and the entire
southwest area of the country?
Vocabulary- art and architecture- las artes plasticas y la arquitectura
Grammar- comparatives of equality and superlatives
Passive se
Passive voice with ser
Culture- art and Architecture of Mexico
Comparisons between Mexico, the United states and other Latin American
countries
Spanish art in the United States
History connection- history of Mexico and southwest of the United States
Architecture in the southwest
Ask for and give opinions
Introduce and change a topic of conversation
Make suggestions and recommendations
Turn down and invitation
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
Unit 5, April El arte y la musica
What are some influential Spanish musicians in America?
Who was Diego Rivera?
How did he influence art around the world?
What are the styles of music in Mexico and the United States?
What was the contribution of Mexico on the theatre arts and acting?
Vocabulary – music and theatre arts- la musica y las artes dramaticas
Grammar-Subjunctive with hopes and wishes
Past perfect
Culture- Mexican native music influence in southwest America
Musica Norteña- los tigres del norte
La cumbia
Theatre arts/ acting contributions from Mexico
Ask for and give opinions
Introduce and change a topic of conversation
Make suggestions and recommendations
Turn down and invitation
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
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New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC)
This Curriculum Map is a model for content, skills, and pacing. Teachers will adapt the map in light of students’ prior knowledge.
Department: World Language
Essential Question(s):
Content
Skills:
Standards/Benchmarks
Assessments/Resources
Course Title Spanish III
Unit 6, May ¡Ponte al dia!
What kind of technology could you use to keep up to date on current events?
What types of shows does each member of your family watch?
Vocabulary- electric media-“medios electrónicos”
Grammar- indicative after expressions of certainty
Subjunctive after expressions of doubt and disbelief
Uses of haber
Culture- comparing how media is used in Latin America
El Paso, TX and Chile- the media communications in both places
Express certainty
Express doubt and disbelief
Ask about and explain where you found information
Talk about what you know and don’t know
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
Unit 6, June ¡Ponte al dia!
Do you consider yourself to be well informed?
What kind of careers require the use of technology?
Vocabulary- Print media “medios de comunicación impresos”
Grammar- Indefinite expressions
Gender of nouns
Indicative in compound sentence
Culture- Careers in Latin America with media communications and print media
Competitions and projects with print and electronic media
Express certainty
Express doubt and disbelief
Ask about and explain where you found information
Talk about what you know and don’t know
7.1.IH.A 1-8 B 1-6, C 1-6
¡Exprésate! Holt Spanish Level 3
Grammar workbook
Homework
Oral and written questioning (vocabulary and grammar)
Dialogues in class with groups or partners
Quizzes and tests (vocabulary and grammar)
Notebooks
Evaluation of listening, writing, reading and speaking
Supplementary materials
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