Spanish I: Alger B. Wilkins High School and Performance Learning Center
R. Heyward
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the study of the target language and its culture. Students
perform the most basic functions of the language and become familiar with some elements of its culture. The
emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing within a
given context extending outside of the classroom setting when possible. The context focuses on the students’
lives and experiences and includes an exposure to everyday customs and lifestyles.
Resources: Gradpoint, EDMODO, Internet, Elinguofolio, Rosetta Stone
Materials needed: Notebook paper, pencils, notebook, dividers, USB drive, spiral index cards
Course length:This course runs a maximum of one semester. Students will have to upload electronic projects
to Elinguofolio in order to complete requirements for the course. Otherwise the course lasts one full semester.
Tutoring Time: afterschool (4:00-4:45) Tuesday-Thursday
Class Expectations:
1.
Sleeping or laying your head on the desk is not tolerated.
2.
No cell phones, iPods, headphones or any personal electronic devices are allowed to be used during
class.
3.
When you enter the classroom it is time to work. Log in when you arrive to class.
4.
Class is over when the bell rings, not prior to it. I will dismiss you, not the bell.
5.
Come to class on time. Tardiness will result in a phone call home. Excessive tardiness will lead to an
office referral.
6.
You are expected to abide by all rules and guidelines as described in the
7.
You must have permission and a pass to leave the classroom.
8.
Unauthorized use of the computer will not be permitted.
Grading Scale
Course Evaluation Criteria
A
93-100
Classwork/Quizzes
20%
B
85-92
Participation
10%
C
77-84
Notebook
15%
D
70-76
Test
25%
F
69 and below
Projects
15%
Homework
10%
Current Events
5%
** Final Exam counts as 25% of your overall grade
Spanish I: Alger B. Wilkins High School and Performance Learning Center
R. Heyward
You must make an 80 on any test to move on to the next assignment/objective. You may retest and (1) go
through remediation to meet that requirement.
If you would like to contact me about any issues/concerns you or your parents have, I would
be more than happy to speak with you. Contact me at to make an appointment or email me at
robinheyward@ccs.k12.nc.us.
I have read the class expectations for Spanish I course.
I also understand that I must score and 80 or above on all
tests in order to move on to the next assignment/objective.
I understand that I will need to retest and possibly go
through remediation in order to meet that requirement.
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ESSENTIAL STANDARD :Use the language to engage in interpersonal communications.
NL.CMT.1.1 Use single words and simple, memorized phrases to carry out simple interactions with people from the target
culture or with communities of learners of the same target language.
NL.CMT.1.2 Use simple communication strategies from the target culture, such as greetings and expressions of courtesy.
NL.CMT.2 Understand words and concepts presented in the language.
NL.CMT.2.1 Recognize single words and simple, memorized phrases from media in the language community.
NL.CMT.2.2 Recall simple, spoken expressions and memorize phrases commonly used in target language
communities.
NL.CMT.3 Use the language to present information to an audience.
NL.CMT.3.1 Identify arts, sports, games and media from the target culture.
NL.CMT.3.2 Understand roles in school or community traditions related to the target culture.
NL.CMT.4 Compare the students’ culture and the target culture.
NL.CMT.4.1 Recognize simple language that communicates knowledge of the target language and cultures to
others.
NL.CMT.4.2 Use simple, appropriate gestures, body language, and cultural practices.
NL.CMT.4.3 Recognize simple patterns of behavior or interaction from the target culture.
NL.CMT.4.4 Identify products from the target cultures that are used globally.
Objective One: Subtopic I – Saludando y Conociendo
Week One
Vocabulary (Gradpoint-Module One:Notebook Entry)
Worksheet Packet (Greetings, Numbers, Telling Time, Question words, Ser; Located on EDMODO)
Greetings, Farewells and Introductions
Numbers (0-100)
 Telling Time
 Calendar
: Structural Patterns (Written Paper assignments)
 Tú vs Usted
 Questions and Answer
 Formal and Informal Expressions
 Ser (Irregular –er verbs)
 “It is” vs “at” (Basic Preposition)
Gradpoint- Module One “Learning Together” (Guided Practice and Assessment)
 Greet People I
 Greet People II
 Numbers (0-100)
 The Calendar
 Weather and Seasons
Cultural Highlight: Current Events and Picasso Presentation
Projects for Week One
1. Literacy: Writing- Week Task: This is a journal entry in which student will set up a Penzu account. A writing
task using the week’s structural patterns will be given to the student via EDMODO.
2. How is Your Day?-Powerpoint
3. Spanish-speaking Country Google Doodle Powerpoint
4. Create your Daily Schedule Calendar
Spanish I: Alger B. Wilkins High School and Performance Learning Center
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Objective Two: Subtopic II – Asi soy yo
Week Two
Vocabulary (Gradpoint-Notebook Entry)
Worksheet Packets (Descriptive adjectives, personality & physical; Tener and tener expressions)
Personality Descriptions-Using adjectives
Physical Descriptions
Feelings and Emotions
Structural Patterns (Written Paper assignments)
Descriptive Adjectives
Tener with eye and hair color
Agreement and placement of adjectives
Ser and Estar (Written Paper assignments)
Subject Pronouns
Question and Answer Formation
Tener Expressions
Cultural Highlight: Current Events and El Caribe Presentation
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Geography
Cultural Highlights
Music
Projects for Week Two
1. Compare and Contrast Powerpoint using Ser and Estar
2. Glogster-Create a descriptive electronic billboard using Ser and Tener phrases
3. Write a short journal article on Spanish-speaking Caribbean music
Week Three
Objective Three: Subtopic III – Te presentó a mi familia
Vocabulary (Gradpoint-Notebook Entry)
Worksheets (Ser pg. 95; Tener pg. 65)
Day One: Family and Pet
Teacher Lead Speaking Lessons
Spanish I: Alger B. Wilkins High School and Performance Learning Center
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What kind of pet do you have?
How many do you have?
Create a family pet
Structural Patterns (Written Paper assignments)
Possessive Adjectives
Possession with de descriptive adjectives
Present tense of ser and tener
Review descriptive adjectives
Day Two: Review of Theme I
Day Three to Day Four: Theme I Benchmark Exam and Proficiency Project (Two days)
Students will be given written exam; each student will be given oral exam recorded on Show Me; final
project for Theme I will consist of students writing a mini biography, two paragraphs, and creating a visual history
of their school experience with descriptive text. All three parts much be completed in order to pass on to Theme II.
Day Five: Cultural Highlight: Current Events and Mexico Presentation
Projects for Week Three: Benchmark Exam
Spanish I Theme II : Thematic Unit – La Escuela
NL.COD.3 Use the language to present information to an audience.
NL.COD.3.1 Use single words and simple, memorized phrases, such as those for weather, days of the
week, months, seasons, numbers and daily classroom activities, to present to an audience.
NL.COD.3.2 Use single words and simple, memorized phrases to name common objects and actions
related to other practices.
Week Four
Objective Four: Subtopic I –Mi sala de clases
Vocabulary (Gradpoint-Notebook Entry)
Worksheets (Classroom Objects-pgs. 31, 40; 45)
Day One
o Numeros
o Colores
o Materiales en la escuela
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Structural Patterns (Written Assignments)
–ar Verbs
es
Day Two
Subtopic II – Un día en la escuela
Vocabulary (Gradpoint-Notebooks Entry)
School Subjects and Class Schedules
Structural Patterns (Written Assignments)
Definite Articles with school subjects
Telling time (review)
Day Three
Subtopic III – El año escolar
o Vocabulary
o Days of the month, and Calendar
Structural Patterns
Days of the month not capitalized and structure of date in Spanish.
Day Four and Day Five: Review of Theme II
Spanish I Theme III
NM.CLL.1 Use the language to engage in interpersonal communication.
NM.CLL.1.1 Use memorized words and phrases to exchange information on familiar topics, such as
likes, dislikes, emotions, everyday activities, and immediate surroundings.
NM.CLL.1.2 Use memorized responses to simple questions, statements, commands, or other stimuli.
NM.CLL.2 Understand words and concepts presented in the language.
NM.CLL.2.1 Understand the meaning of memorized phrases and questions about familiar topics and
surroundings.
Spanish I: Alger B. Wilkins High School and Performance Learning Center
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NM.CLL.2.2 Understand the meaning of memorized words and phrases in sentences.
NM.CLL.2.3 Generalize short fiction and non-fiction passages about familiar topics in the target
language, using context clues (signs, charts, graphs, etc.).
NM.CLL.2.4 Infer conclusions from simple spoken and written passages about familiar topics, using
context clues andcognates.
NM.CLL.2.5 Understand language components (stems, prefixes, tones, verb endings, parts of speech)
that are used in the target language
Thematic Unit- Mi Vida Social
Week Five
Objective Five- Subtopic I – Mis amigos y mis pasatiempos
Vocabulary: Gradpoint (Notebook Entry)
Worksheets: Realidades (Gustar + infinitive pgs. 13-16)
Leisure activities
Sports
Likes and Dislikes
Weather and Seasons
Verbs Present Tense, (irregular-jugar, tocar, hacer; practicar, necesitar, usar, ensenar)
Structural Patterns:
Use of Gustar with Infinitives
Question Formation and interrogative expressions
Adverbs of frequency
Negation
Objective Six- Subtopic II-Celebraciones y actividades especiales
Vocabulary: Gradpoint (Notebook Entry)
Celebrations and special events
Extending, accepting and declining invitations
Structural Patterns:
Expressions of quality
Expressions of politeness
Descriptive adjectives
Affirmative and negative commands
Stem-changing verbs (querer and preferir)
Spanish I: Alger B. Wilkins High School and Performance Learning Center
R. Heyward
Weeks Seven and Weeks Eight: Completion of Gradpoint online program
Students will begin Gradpoint online instruction. They will have two weeks to complete Sections 1-5 with a
passing mastery at a minimum of 80% success in order to complete the course.
Final Exam upon completion of Sections 1-5 in Gradpoint.
Completion Form