KS3 Curriculum Map
Term
Content
1
Me
Presento
Greetings
Alphabet & Spelling
No’s 1-31
Months
Def. & Index articles
Gender
School bag nouns
Basic Classroom
language
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2
Me
describo
1
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3
Me
describo2
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nationalities and
languages
Adjectival agreement
Noticing verb endings 1st,
2nd, 3rd
Describing famous people
Family & pets
colours
Physical description of
hair, eyes, skin, height,
size
Adjectives of character
Build and expand verb
knowledge
Widen adjectival
knowledge/ (opposites)
use of connectives to
make clauses
Yr.: 7
Skills
Subject SPANISH
CULTURAL
7c2 everyday culture. 7c4 songs. 7c5.social conventions
LISTENING AND RESPONDING = TEAM WORKER AND EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR
7L1.how to engage with the sound patterns. 7L4 how to respond to face to face instructions. 7L5 to contribute to spontaneous
talk. 7w6. the alphabet
WRITING EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
7s8 punctuation 7s8. Orthographic features. 7s9. simple sentences for classroom communication
VOCABULARY BUILDING INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
7w1.how to build and reapply a stock of every day words. 7w3.accumulate & apply words for classroom talk
GRAMMAR.
7w4. Gender & plural patterns in nouns.
COMPREHENSION = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER
7w8. how to find/work out the meaning of unfamiliar words
CULTURAL
where Spanish is spoken, world geography and capital cities
7c3. use authentic materials. Direct/indirect contact. 7c4. simple songs
LISTENING AND RESPONDING = TEAM WORKER AND EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR
7l2 capacity to follow speech.
WRITING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
7s1. word order, 7s3 how to adapt simple sentences. 7s4 how to formulate a basic question. 7T5. how to assemble short texts.
7t6. How to use a text as a model.
GRAMMAR.
7W4 how gender and plurals affect other words. 7w5.Part launch present tense high frequency verbs
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
7W7. how to find and memorise. spelling sound and main attributes of word
CULTURAL
7c3. use authentic materials. Direct/indirect contact. 7c4. simple songs
LISTENING AND RESPONDING = TEAM WORKER AND EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR
7l2 capacity to follow speech.
WRITING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
7s1. word order, 7s3 how to adapt simple sentences. 7s4 how to formulate a basic question.,
7T5. how to assemble short texts. 7t6. How to use a text as a model.
GRAMMAR.
7W4 how gender and plurals affect other words. 7w5.Part launch present tense high frequency verbs
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
7W7. how to find and memorise. spelling sound and main attributes of word
Type of
Assessment
Writing (and
Speaking optional)
Personal Details
Formative
assessment in
class
In the Classroom
Writing
Family Booklet
My Family and
Animals
Year 7 Spanish page 2
 School subjects
4
 Likes and dislikes/opinions
En el
 Justification of opinions
Insti 1
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Days of the week
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The Time
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Importance of questioning/
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Interviewing
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3rd per plural of verbs
(empiezan/terminan)
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5
En el
Insti 2
Use of quantifiers
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Facilities in school
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Uniform and other
clothing.
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Regular verbs in all
persons to describe
typical activities in a
school day
6
Donde
vivo yo 1
El Mundo
Hispano 1
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My house
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My bedroom
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Prepositions of place
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Use of ser or estar
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South America
Countries, Capitals, Flags,
Landmarks, flora and
Fauna
LISTENING AND RESPONDING = TEAM WORKER AND EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR
7L3 .(r) to identify gist and some detail in spoken passages
COMPREHENSION = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER
7s2 cognates to work out gist of sentence. 7s2 how to work out gist of sentence. 7s2. how sentence is
constructed compared to English. 7T4. How to find/work out meaning of unfamiliar words.
WRITING/SPEAKING EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
7s5 (r) basic negative statement. 7s6. How to formulate compound sentences by linking 2 main clauses. 7s7 time
expressions to indicate tense. 7w2 (r) basic high frequency words. 7w2 basic high frequency verbs.
GRAMMAR.
7W4. (r) gender and plural patterns 7w6(revisit) sound patterns f cion . 7w5 present form of high frequency
verbs part launch plural form. 7W4. How gender and plural patterns affect other words.
CULURAL. where Spanish is spoken, world geography and capital cities
Similarities and differences of School Life in both countries
LISTENING AND RESPONDING = TEAM WORKER AND EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR
7L3 .(r) to identify gist and some detail in spoken passages
COMPREHENSION = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER
7s2 cognates to work out gist of sentence. 7s2 how to work out gist of sentence. 7s2. how sentence is
constructed compared to English. 7T4. How to find/work out meaning of unfamiliar words.
WRITING/SPEAKING EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
7s5 (r) basic negative statement.7s6. How to formulate compound sentences by linking 2 main clauses
7s7 time expressions to indicate tense. 7w2 (r) basic high frequency words. 7w2 basic high frequency verbs.
GRAMMAR.
7W4. (r) gender and plural patterns 7w6(revisit) sound patterns f cion . 7w5 present form of high frequency
verbs part launch plural form. 7W4. How gender and plural patterns affect other words.
CULTURAL
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
7S5 (r) basic negative statement. 7T6 how to use simple texts as a model for own writing. 7w5 basic high
frequency verbs. 7W6 sound patterns. 8L4. how to add interest to what they say by using extended sentences .
GRAMMAR.
8s7(part launch) understand high frequency verbs referring to the present tense . 8w5 to use verb patterns to
understand present tense.
Peer assessed
speaking
Mi Horario.
Questions and
answers.
Writing
School Life.
Information about
school facilities,
uniform and
activities
End Of year
Comprehension
Tests
KS3 Curriculum Map
Term
1
Tiempo
Libre
2.
Rutina
Diaria
3. me
gusta
comer 1
Yr.: 8
Content
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The weather and the seasons
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Sports and hobbies
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Places in the Town
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Present tense of regular
verbs
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The verb ir
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Use of jugar/practicar
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Stem Changing verbs.
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Impersonal verbs
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Adverbs of frequency
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Daily Routine
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Revision of telling the Time
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Time markers and sequencing
connectives
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Reflexive verbs
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Food & drink
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Mealtimes in UK & Spain
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Types of food
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Spanish food (& tasting?)
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Opinions on food and use of
SOLER
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UK vs Mediterranean diet
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Develop sentences by
exemplifying or justifying
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Future plans for healthy living
Subject SPANISH
Skills
CROSS CURRICULAR LINKS. PE
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. Seasons in the southern Hemisphere. Is it always sunny in Spain? How to play Pelota
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
8T4 to make regular use of glossaries and dictionaries
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
8t5 extend link and develop sentences to form continuous text. 8T6 How to use a given text as a source substitute. .
8L4. how to add interest to what they say by using extended sentences .
LISTENING AND RESPONDING = TEAM WORKER AND EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR
8L1. to begin to listen for subtleties of speech & imitate
8L3. relay gist and relevant detail in a spoken message.
8L5. Short unscripted dialogues and exchanges
GRAMMAR
8S3the basic nature of modal verbs in simple sentences . 8W2 Connectives to support sentence building e.g. normalmente.
Verb patterns and stress rules.
CROSS CURRICULAR LINKS. Maths and English
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. Siesta time and opening hours related to a different lifestyle
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
8T4 to make regular use of glossaries and dictionaries
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
8t5 extend link and develop sentences to form continuous text. 8T6 How to use a given text as a source substitute. .
8L4. how to add interest to what they say by using extended sentences .
LISTENING AND RESPONDING = TEAM WORKER AND EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR
8L1. to begin to listen for subtleties of speech & imitate
8L3. relay gist and relevant detail in a spoken message.
8L5. Short unscripted dialogues and exchanges
GRAMMAR
8W2 Connectives to support sentence building. Verb patterns and stress rules
CROSS CURRICULAR LINKS. Science, DT Food. ICT.
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. Spanish cuisine, meal times and types
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
8T4 to make regular use of glossaries and dictionaries
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
8t5 extend link and develop sentences to form continuous text. 8T6 How to use a given text as a source substitute.
8t7. check routinely for agreements and word order.
LISTENING AND RESPONDING = TEAM WORKER AND EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR
8L1. to begin to listen for subtleties of speech & imitate. (pronouns)
8L3. relay gist and relevant detail in a spoken message.
8L5. Short unscripted dialogues and exchanges
COMPREHENSION = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER
8W1.Abstract adjectives of taste
GRAMMAR
8S3the basic nature of modal verbs in simple sentences . 8W2 Connectives to support sentence building e.g. normalmente.
8w4 word change. Adjectives to describe foods. Es/ son.
How to compare and contrast. How to create more complex sentences to justify and exemplify
Type of
Assessment
MILESTONE
ASSESSMENT
Speaking Topic
questions.
Peer Assessed.
Tiempo Libre
MILESTONE
ASSESSMENT
Writing
Mi Rutina Diaria
MILESTONE
ASSESSMENT
Listening and
Reading
Comprehension
Year 8 Spanish page 2
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How to order food and drink in a
café
4
Me
gusta
comer
2
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How to make simple complaints
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Use immediate future in set
phrase to order.
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Expressions with tener
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Understanding money and higher
numbers
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Transactional language to invite
people out, suggest activities,
accept or decline invitations
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Social conventions of above e.g.
making excuses etc.
5
De
Vacacio
nes
6
Donde
vivo yo
2
El
mundo
hispano
2
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Usual Holiday activities
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Future holiday plans
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Accommodation. Booking and
facilities.
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Making complaints about
accommodation, describing
problems
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The immediate future tense
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Comparatives
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Role play
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My neighbourhood
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My town
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My region
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Asking the way
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Spain, geography, and major
towns
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HF verbs in the imperfect tense.
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Perfect tense in set phrases
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Future conditional me gustaría
CROSS CURRICULAR LINKS. DT. SEAL
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE.. Conventions when making a phone call
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
8T4 to make regular use of glossaries and dictionaries
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
8 t6. How to use a given text as a source of information, language and stimulus for their own writing
8T5. How to extend link and develop sentences for continuous text.
8L4. how to add interest to what they say by using extended sentences.
GRAMMAR
8s3. The basic nature of modal verbs = The simple future 8s3. The basic nature of modal verbs = querer +
infinitive poder. In negative form.(optional for more able) = Tener que + infinitive of domestic verbs etc. to refuse a date.
MILESTONE
ASSESSMENT
Speaking
Extended Role
plays
8w5.8s7 high frequency verbs to refer to future.
How the form of the verb used (infinitive or present) can change the meaning of a simple sentence from
fact to opinion. 8w8 words do not always carry their literal meaning. (expressions with tener)
CROSS CURRICULAR LINKS. Travel and Tourism
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. Types of accommodation available, campsite and youth hostel tariffs,
PROBLEM SOLVING. Listening and Responding. Dealing with face to face situations and responding to the
unpredictable. Seeking help and conflict resolution.(role play)
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
8T4 to make regular use of glossaries and dictionaries
8 t6. How to use a given text as a source of information, language and stimulus for their own writing
8T5. How to extend link and develop sentences for continuous text.
8L4. how to add interest to what they say by using extended sentences.
End of Year
Comprehension tests
at start of term 6
GRAMMAR
8s3. The basic nature of modal verbs = The simple future. How to use comparative structures
How the form of the verb used immediate future or present) can change the precise meaning of a simple
sentence.
CROSS CURRICULAR LINKS. Travel and Tourism. Geography
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. Architecture and historical influences upon the development of major cities
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
8T4 to make regular use of glossaries and dictionaries
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
8 t6. How to use a given text as a source of information, language and stimulus for their own writing
8T5. How to extend link and develop sentences for continuous text.
8L4. how to add interest to what they say by using extended sentences.
GRAMMAR
8W5 To use verb patterns and forms to understand and refer to present, past and close future events.
MILESTONE
ASSESSMENT
Writing about
Swindon Mi Pueblo
Optional speaking.
KS3 Curriculum Map
Term
Content
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1
Lo
pasaste
bien
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2.
Los
medios y
la tele
3
Why
learn a
language
Los
medios y
la tele
Yr.: 9
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Where I went and how I
travelled
The weather (preterite)
Holiday activities (preterite)
Opinions using preterite verbs
Famous Fiestas
The preterite HF irregular
verbs
The preterite tense of regular,
verbs
Revision of the immediate
future
Genres of programmes, films,
books and videogames.
Expressing and explaining
preferences
Narrating the events of a
film/book
Narrating the events or a trip
out to an event .
The advantages of speaking
more than one language
Media based leisure activities
Communication technology.
Name gadgets (tengo & me
gustaría tener) authentic
The advantages and
disadvantages of media types
How to hold a simple debate
Subject SPANISH
Skills
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. Holiday destinations in Spain and countries of Europe. Common fiestas
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
Understand the likes and preferences of others and communicate own ideas and information about topics studied
Use and adapt ideas from texts and dialogues to create longer more complex sentences.
Avoid repetition of HF vocabulary and verbs finding synonyms.
Range of connectives to add or exemplify.
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
Research meanings of relevant vocabulary. Build a stock of topic related vocabulary
GRAMMAR.
Revise the present tense and use of the infinitive after impersonal verbs of like, dislike and preference.
Apply the verb patterns of the preterite tense (regular and common irregulars verbs)
Use the immediate future and or the conditional tense to refer to future plans
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. Similarities and differences in teenage life and leisure. How titles are translated. Global TV
transmissions.
COMPREHENSION = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER
Read a range of authentic texts relating to cinema reviews. TV listings. Develop strategies of clues, cognates and
knowledge of related words or grammar to support understanding.
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
Research meanings of relevant vocabulary. Build a stock of topic related vocabulary
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
Understand the likes and preferences of others and communicate own ideas and information about topics studied
Use and adapt ideas from texts and dialogues to create longer more complex sentences.
Avoid repetition of HF vocabulary and verbs finding synonyms.
Range of connectives to contrast, (sin embargo, no obstante, de otro mano)
GRAMMAR.
The present tense and use of the infinitive after impersonal verbs of like, dislike and preference.
apply the verb patterns of the preterite tense (regular, common irregulars and reflexive verbs)
Use the immediate future and or the conditional tense to refer to future plans for excursions
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. Famous people who speak more than one language. Importance of languages for future career
prospects. Cognitive benefits of language learning.
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
Research meanings of relevant vocabulary. Build a stock of topic related vocabulary
Debating vocabulary
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
Understand the likes and preferences of others and communicate own ideas and information about topics studied
Use and adapt ideas from texts and dialogues to create longer more complex sentences.
Avoid repetition of HF vocabulary and verbs finding synonyms.
GRAMMAR.
The present tense and use of the infinitive after impersonal verbs of like, dislike and preference.
Type of
Assessment
Writing
Mis Vacaciones
Listening and
Reading
Comprehension
Speaking
Los Medios y yo
Year 9 Spanish page 2
4
La Moda 1
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5.
la Moda 2
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Comparatives
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Shopping for clothing
Discussing size and fit
Advantages and
disadvantages of shopping
venues
Role play
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6
El Medio
Ambiente
Clothing
Fashion, adjectives to
describe clothing and
styles
The imperfect tense
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Global issues
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Ways of helping
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Using very high numbers
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Future predictions
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Impersonal expressions of
obligation
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Negatives
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Presenting a sustained
argument
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. Famous Spanish fashion houses
COMPREHENSION = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER
Read a range of authentic texts including shopping catalogues and TV listings. Develop strategies of clues, cognates and
knowledge of related words or grammar to support understanding.
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
Research meanings of relevant vocabulary. Build a stock of topic related vocabulary
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
Understand the likes and preferences of others and communicate own ideas and information about topics studied
Use and adapt ideas from texts and dialogues to create longer more complex sentences.
Avoid repetition of HF vocabulary and verbs finding synonyms.
GRAMMAR.
The present tense and use of the infinitive after impersonal verbs of like, dislike and preference.
Comparisons (más, menos, tan,)
apply the verb patterns of the imperfect tense (regular and common irregulars verbs)
Use the immediate future and or the conditional tense to refer to future plans for purchases or outfits
CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE. European sizing
PROBLEM SOLVING. Listening and Responding.
Deal with face to face situations in shops.
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
Research meanings of relevant vocabulary. Build a stock of topic related vocabulary
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
Use and adapt ideas from texts and dialogues to create longer more complex sentences.
Avoid repetition of HF vocabulary and verbs finding synonyms.
GRAMMAR.
The present tense and use of the infinitive after impersonal verbs of suitability, like, dislike and preference.
Comparisons (más, menos, tan,)
Apply the verb patterns of present, preterite. Imperfect, future and conditional sentences
C ULTURAL KNOWLEDGE . Global issues that affect Spanish speaking countries
COMPREHENSION = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER
Read a range of authentic texts relating to topics studied
Develop strategies of clues, cognates and knowledge of related words and grammar to support understanding.
VOCABULARY BUILDING = INDEPENDENT ENQUIRER AND SELF MANAGER
Research meanings of relevant vocabulary. Build a stock of topic related vocabulary
WRITING AND SPEAKING = EFECTIVE PARTICIPATOR (COMMUNICATER)
Understand points of view of others and communicate own ideas and information about topics studied
Use and adapt ideas from texts and dialogues to create longer more complex sentences.
Avoid repetition of HF vocabulary and verbs finding synonyms.
Range of connectives to indicate consequence ( así, por eso, en consecuencia, Sí no)
GRAMMAR.
The present tense and use of the infinitive after impersonal verbs of obligation.
Apply the verb patterns of the preterite tense (regular, common irregulars and reflexive verbs)
Use the future tense to refer to future consequences
Use a range of negatives, nadie, nunca, ningún, tampoco
Listening and
Reading
Comprehension
End of key stage
writing exam.
All about me
Plan, prepare and
present a coherent
campaign to raise
awareness of a
specific global
issue.