2ND YEAR- CORE LANGUAGE (YEAR 8)/ 3RD YEAR OPTION LANGUAGE
(Year 9)
Course Book –Mira 2.
Yr 2 Core Language - Four 50 mins sessions over 2 weeks;
Yr 3 Option Language- Six 50 mins sessions every two weeks
Although it is acknowledged that all the different classes will learn at a different pace,
the aim is to include at least up to Module 5 in the End of Year examination.
Module 6 will be covered after the exam and it can be the base of a project on Spanish
cities, which could be turned into a “Lonely Planet” type travel guide.
Use of Ipads
Students will come to lessons with an Ipad as a learning tool so it is expected that
they will do a lot of their work and save best copies on the electronic device.
Apps to be used regularly will be:
 Bookcreator- the pupils will create a book for every unit/module studied. These
will have a number of sections, for example: vocab (including a link to
Vocabexpress), videos (perhaps interviewing other pupils on the topic studied, or
themselves doing a presentation), written tasks answering the main points on the
unit (ie- mi familia, mis pasatiempos, etc). The aim is that these books will be
saved and added to when the topics are reviewed and developed for IGCSE
purposes.
 Also using Bookcreator they should create a “grammar book” with notes on the
points seen as well as links to online practice exercises.
 Apps such as Show me will be used as rough book for listening and reading
exercises, and vocab tests if the teacher deems it necessary.
 In every unit there will be the opportunity to use other apps that lend themselves
to create and practise the language. Apps such as Sock puppet and Comic life
(for conversations), Popplet (for mindmaps), Morfo (physical
description/avatars), iMovie, Voice Record… will be useful
 The Ipad will also allow easy access to the Internet where the use of websites
such as Vocabexpress, Linguascope, Languagesonline, iTranslate,
YouTube… will be commonplace.
 At the end of each module there are suggestions on the use of ICT and the Ipad.
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2ND YEAR- CORE LANGUAGE (YEAR 8)/ 3RD YEAR OPTION LANGUAGE
(Year 9)
TERM 1A- MODULE 1 La gente
CONTENT
Unit 1- Talking about activities in the free time
Unit 2- describing friends using adjectives,
Unit 3- describing celebrities and comparing things and people
Unit 4- talking about the daily routine
Unit 5- understanding nationalities.
GRAMMAR AND SKILLS
* Expressing opinions with me gusta…
* Using: y, pero, también, nunca and sequencing words
* Using comparisons with más … que
* Writing and extended text
Supplementary materials:
ICT- it will be used to encourage independent learning and to help with homework. The
school VLE programme (Kesmoodle) will play an important role in the delivery of ICT in
MFL. Regular use of Vocab Express.
Published: Caminos 1- unit 4 and 15; Caminos 3- unit 1, 4. Dicho y hecho (Video,
book); Dígame (Video; tapes; book); Diez temas (Video; book); España viva (Video,
tapes, book); Sueños (Video, tapes, book) Oye (Listening); A la carta (Reading); Cara
a cara (Speaking); Es decir (Speaking).
All kept in L9. In addition to the above
published resources, supplementary materials relevant to each Unit are catalogued and
kept in electronic form in Shared Documents (W:drive) and in the Moodle System.
These are continually added to and updated by staff, and include links to internet-based
materials.
HOMEWORK IDEAS AND ICT OPPORTUNITIES
* Interview a friend about their free time habits.
* Describe yourself and your best friend in detail.
* Compare 2 Spanish speaking celebrities.
* Write (and learn) a presentation about your daily routine.
* Investigate differences in daily routine in Spain.
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2ND YEAR- CORE LANGUAGE (YEAR 8)/ 3RD YEAR OPTION LANGUAGE
(Year 9)
TERM 1B- MODULE 2 ¿Vamos a salir?
CONTENT
Unit1- Talking about places in town,
Unit 2- comparing what you do regularly with plans for the near future
Unit 3- inviting someone to go out,
Unit 4- making excuses,
Unit 5- saying what someone else likes or dislikes
GRAMMAR AND SKILLS
* Using the near future tense
* Using sequencing words
* Using the verbs: querer and poder
* Using phrases with infinitives
Supplementary materials
ICT- it will be used to encourage independent learning and to help with homework. The
school VLE programme (Kesmoodle) will play an important role in the delivery of ICT in
MFL. Regular use of Vocab Express.
Published: Caminos 1- unit 9; España Viva 10; Exacto 7,11,12; Oye 2 (4); Es decir 2934, 60-61; Manos a la obra 6; Cara a cara 5, 7; Diez temas 4, 5. All kept in L9. In
addition to the above published resources, supplementary materials relevant to each
Unit are catalogued and kept in electronic form in Shared Documents (W:drive) and in
the Moodle System. These are continually added to and updated by staff, and include
links to internet-based materials.
HOMEWORK IDEAS AND ICT OPPORTUNITIES
* Fill in a weekly diary page with plans for the week ahead.
* Record a telephone conversation arranging a date and giving some excuses.
* Write a letter to an agony aunt in a magazine. Pretend you’re the agony aunt and reply
giving advice.
AT THE END OF THE UNIT: DATABASE ASSESSMENT (found in L9) TO BE
COMPLETED AND RESULTS ENTERED IN THE T-DRIVE.
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2ND YEAR- CORE LANGUAGE (YEAR 8)/ 3RD YEAR OPTION LANGUAGE
(Year 9)
TERM 2A- MODULE 3 Mis vacaciones
CONTENT
Unit 1- Saying where you went on holiday and what it was like,
Unit 2- saying how you travelled, introducing means of transport
Unit 3- what you did on holiday.
Unit 4- giving more details of your holidays
Unit 5- giving a presentation about holidays
GRAMMAR AND SKILLS
*Using the preterite tense of the verbs: ser and ir
*Using the preterite of –ar verbs
*Expressing opinions about past events
*Using the present and past together
Supplementary materials:
ICT- it will be used to encourage independent learning and to help with homework. The
school VLE programme (Kesmoodle) will play an important role in the delivery of ICT in
MFL. Regular use of Vocab Express.
Published: Caminos 1, unit 14; Caminos 2, units 5-6; Caminos 3, unit9; Cara a cara 16,
17; Exacto 4,8; A la onda 9, 10, 12, 17,19, 21, 26, 39; Diez temas 8; Exacto 4,10,16; A
la onda 1,4,20,33; Oye 3(1); A la carta pp23-30; Cara a cara 8; Es decir 9; A la onda
33, 40. All kept in L9. In addition to the above published resources, supplementary
materials relevant to each Unit are catalogued and kept in electronic form in Shared
Documents (W:drive) and in the Moodle System. These are continually added to and
updated by staff, and include links to internet-based materials.
HOMEWORK IDEAS AND ICT OPPORTUNITIES
* Write (and learn) a presentation about your last holiday.
* Write an account of an imaginary Gap year where you have travelled to 5 different
locations. Include transport, highlights in terms of activities and sights, opinion.
* Research a Spanish speaking famous person (who is dead!) and write a biography
about them.
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2ND YEAR- CORE LANGUAGE (YEAR 8)/ 3RD YEAR OPTION LANGUAGE
(Year 9)
TERM 2B- MODULE 4 La comida
CONTENT
Unit 1- Talking about mealtimes,
Unit 2- shopping for food,
Unit 3- eating at a restaurant,
Unit 4- talking about a past meal,
Unit 5- talking about likes and dislikes.
GRAMMAR AND SKILLS
* Using time expressions
* Using high numbers
* Difference between tú and usted
*Using the preterite of –er and –ir verbs
*Using past, present and future together
Supplementary materials:
ICT- it will be used to encourage independent learning and to help with homework. The
school VLE programme (Kesmoodle) will play an important role in the delivery of ICT in
MFL. Regular use of Vocab Express.
Published: Caminos 1, units 11-12; Caminos 2, unit 3; Caminos 3, unit 10; España viva
8; Manos a la obra 5; Diez temas 6; Exacto 3, 5, 14; A la onda 14, 15,16. All kept in L9.
In addition to the above published resources, supplementary materials relevant to each
Unit are catalogued and kept in electronic form in Shared Documents (W:drive) and in
the Moodle System. These are continually added to and updated by staff, and include
links to internet-based materials.
HOMEWORK IDEAS AND ICT OPPORTUNITIES
* Complete a meals’ diary for the week. Include breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
* Write a role play at the restaurant and perform in front of the class. You can use video.
* Design a menu for “El menú del día” at a Spanish restaurant.
* Write an account of an outing to a restaurant with a celebrity.
AT THE END OF THE UNIT: DATABASE ASSESSMENT (found in L9) TO BE
COMPLETED AND RESULTS ENTERED IN THE T-DRIVE.
TOPICS SEEN UP TO THIS POINT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE Second year END
OF YEAR EXAM
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2ND YEAR- CORE LANGUAGE (YEAR 8)/ 3RD YEAR OPTION LANGUAGE
(Year 9)
TERM 3A- MODULE 4 De moda
CONTENT
Unit1-Talking about clothes,
Unit 2- talking about school uniform,
Unit 3- choosing an item of clothing,
Unit 4- talking about a trip to Argentina,
Unit 5- saying what you wore to a fancy dress party.
GRAMMAR AND SKILLS
* Making colours agree
* Using comparatives- más …que
* Using superlatives
* Using the Present and near future tenses.
* Using past, present and future tenses together
Supplementary resources
ICT- it will be used to encourage independent learning and to help with homework. The
school VLE programme (Kesmoodle) will play an important role in the delivery of ICT in
MFL. Regular use of Vocab Express.
Published: Caminos 2- unit 1. . Dicho y hecho (Video, book); Dígame (Video; tapes;
book); Diez temas (Video; book); España viva (Video, tapes, book); Sueños (Video,
tapes, book) Oye (Listening); A la carta (Reading); Cara a cara (Speaking); Es decir
(Speaking). All kept in L9. In addition to the above published resources, supplementary
materials relevant to each Unit are catalogued and kept in electronic form in Shared
Documents (W:drive) and in the Moodle System. These are continually added to and
updated by staff, and include links to internet-based materials.
HOMEWORK IDEAS AND ICT OPPORTUNITIES
*Create a clothes catalogue. Using cut outs from magazines and use descriptions and
prices.
* Write (and learn) a presentation about your school uniform and what you would like to
wear in an ideal world.
* Describe what you wore to a fancy dress party and what you’d like to wear next time.
TOPICS SEEN UP TO THIS POINT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE Third Year END OF
YEAR EXAM.
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2ND YEAR- CORE LANGUAGE (YEAR 8)/ 3RD YEAR OPTION LANGUAGE
(Year 9)
TERM 3B- MODULE 5 Barcelona
This topic will be studied post examination so there may not be enough time to see all
the sections in detail. Emphasis will be placed on covering as much vocabulary as
possible and allowing the students to be as creative as possible.
CONTENT
Unit 1- Saying what there is to see and do in Barcelona,
Unit 2- talking about the different types of shops,
Unit 3- asking for and giving directions,
Unit 4- describing a holiday in Barcelona,
Unit 5- reading a story set in Barcelona.
GRAMMAR AND SKILLS
* Justifying your opinions of a place.
* Using se puede to say what can be bought there
* Using estar to describe where something is
* Combining past, present, and future tenses.
* Writing creatively.
Supplementary resources
ICT- Kesmoodle and Vocab Express
Published: Caminos 1- unit 6, 7, 12, 14 ; Caminos 2- unit 6. . Dicho y hecho (Video,
book); Dígame (Video; tapes; book); Diez temas (Video; book); España viva (Video,
tapes, book); Sueños (Video, tapes, book) Oye (Listening); A la carta (Reading); Cara
a cara (Speaking); Es decir (Speaking).
All kept in L9. In addition to the above
published resources, supplementary materials relevant to each Unit are catalogued and
kept in electronic form in Shared Documents (W:drive) and in the Moodle System.
These are continually added to and updated by staff, and include links to internet-based
materials.
HOMEWORK IDEAS AND ICT OPPORTUNITIES
*Research a Spanish town and create a tourist brochure about it. Points to mention
could include: location, weather, food, activities, sightseeing. All the towns can then be
used to create a “Lonely Planet” type guide. This of course can be transferred to a
South American country.
* Write a postcard or travel journey of a trip to a Spanish destination.
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2ND YEAR- CORE LANGUAGE (YEAR 8)/ 3RD YEAR OPTION LANGUAGE
(Year 9)
First lesson and use of Ipads for Spanish:
Introduction to ICT and Ipads in the Spanish department (to be conducted as a matter of
course by all teachers)
Ensure that language folders are created so that students can organise their work from
the start. You can choose between Google Drive and Google Classroom, whatever suits you
best.
Introduce the students to ‘Kesmoodle’ and make sure that they have enrolled onto the
appropriate courses.
Show the students how to access the Shared Favourites. This can be done via the
website, or kesmoodle.
Make sure they are aware that these can be accessed from home.
Give the students the passwords for those websites which require them. This could be
handed out and put up with the favourites or written in the exercise book for students to have
at home.
Show the students how to use FR keys/Spanish keyboard to help them work at home in
the target language
Show them how to do a spell check
Show them how to print their work in the correct size and format
Homework will be recorded in the iPad interactive Student planner
You should go over the Student’s planner/tasks options and your expectations when you set a
piece of homework. Perhaps the students will need to e-mail the work to the teacher for
marking or simply do it in their ex books. If the work is done on the Ipad remind them that they
should make a comment/date in their exercise book which will redirect them to the digital
piece of work.
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