Bath Middle/High School
Foreign Language Curriculum Overview
Spanish I
Curriculum/Textbook: ¡Así se dice! By: Glencoe
Standards: World Languages Content Expectations
Topics Covered
Semester 1
Introductions
Descriptions
Home and Family
Semester 2
School Objects and Activities
Foods
Sports
Focus Skills and Concepts
o Greet people.
o Count to 100.
o Identify colors.
o Identify days, months and seasons.
o Discuss weather.
o Describe self and others with appropriate descriptions.
o Talk about school subjects and other related school activities.
o Use and conjugate the verb “ser”.
o Describe families and pets.
o Describe your house and furnishings.
o Use and conjugate the verb “tener”.
o Master the possessive adjectives.
o Talk about school and school supplies.
o Master the present tense of –ar verbs.
o Use and conjugate “ir,” “dar,” and “estar”.
o Identify common foods and discuss meals.
o Simulate a restaurant environment and order food.
o Master the present tense of –er and –ir verbs.
o Talk about sports activities and uniforms.
o Master stem-changing verbs in the present tense.
o Express ones likes, dislikes and interests.
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Essential questions students can answer at the end of the course:
o How would you describe yourself and friends in Spanish?
o How would you describe your family and school in Spanish?
o What would be the process of ordering a meal at a restaurant in Spanish?
o How would you describe your school classes and activities in Spanish?
o How would you express your likes, dislikes and interests in Spanish?
Prerequisite skills critical for success:
o Basic English grammar
o Willingness to repeat, speak aloud and make oral presentations
o Be an active participant in class
o Basic organizational skills
Major Projects
o House diagram
o Restaurant skit
o Poster of likes, dislikes and interests
Assessments & Examinations
Chapter Quizzes and Tests
Speaking Tests
Semester 1 Final Exam
Semester 2 Final Exam
2015
Bath High School
Foreign Language Curriculum Overview
Spanish II
Curriculum/Textbook: ¡Así se dice! By: Glencoe
Standards: World Langauges Content Expectations
Topics Covered
Semester 1
Health and Wellbeing
Vacations
Free time Activities
Semester 2
Shopping
Airplane Travel
Daily Routine
Focus Skills and Concepts
o Describe people’s personality, conditions and emotions.
o Talk about a doctor’s appointment and minor illnesses.
o Use and conjugate “ser” and “estar”.
o Talk about summer and winter weather activities.
o Master the preterit tense of –ar verbs.
o Master the preterit tense of “ir” and “ser”.
o Use direct and indirect object pronouns.
o Talk about a birthday party.
o Discuss concerts, movies and museums.
o Master the preterit tense of –er and -ir verbs.
o Master the affirmative and negative words.
o Talk about buying clothes and food.
o Count to 1000.
o Master the verbs “saber” and “conocer”.
o Use comparatives and superlatives.
o Talk about airplane travel.
o Master irregular present tense -go- verbs.
o Master the present progressive tense.
o Use demonstrative adjectives and pronouns.
o Identify body parts.
o Talk about daily routine.
o Master reflexive verbs.
o Use the “Favor de” commands.
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Essential questions students can answer at the end of the course:
o How would you describe how you are feeling in Spanish?
o How would you describe a family vacation you have taken in Spanish?
o How do you converse with a clerk about buying food and clothing?
o How would you prepare for a plan trip?
o How would you describe your daily routine?
Prerequisite skills critical for success:
o Successful completion of Spanish I
o Basic English grammar
o Willingness to repeat, speak aloud and make oral presentations
o Be an active participant in class
o Basic organizational skills
Major Projects
o Skit on health and wellness
o Prepare an Hispanic vacation
o Do market activities
o Do an airplane simulation
Assessments & Examinations
Chapter Quizzes and Tests
Speaking Tests
Semester 1 Final Exam
Semester 2 Final Exam
2015