Spanish 8th Grade
Week of 4/7/14-4/11/14
4/7/14
Essential Question: Why is it important to learn about countries that speak Spanish?
Activity: Introduction to Spanish, Guided reading on Spanish speaking countries, *Students will
present information to the class regarding the country they chose.
Standards: 2.1, 1.3, 3.1
4/8/14
Essential Question: Why is it important to know the Spanish alphabet?
Activity: Review Spanish speaking countries, introduction to Spanish alphabet, Oral practice with
Spanish alphabet, Spanish alphabet bingo to practice listening skills
*Choral Response
Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 4.1
4/9/14
Essential Question: No class (PSSA Writing)
Activity:
Standards:
4/10/14
Essential Question: Why is it important to know the Spanish alphabet?
Activity: Review Spanish alphabet orally, Students will learn dictionary skills to create a Spanish
alphabet book, Question and Answer: alphabet letters, Alphabet flyswatter game to practice
listening skills
Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 4.1
4/11/14
Essential Question: Why is it important to know how to introduce yourself in Spanish?
Activity: Review alphabet using white boards, Alphabet listening quiz, Introduction to
introductions in Spanish, Prior to leaving students must answer the question, What is your
name? in a complete Spanish sentence.
Standards: 1.2, 1.1, 4.1