Spanish 101-102, Menifee/Bath Dual-Credit Class Weekly Planner
WEEK OF (DATES)
ACTIVITIES/TASKS
1st 9 Weeks
Week of
Classes will begin on 8 August
5 - 11 August
for both schools. You will read
the syllabus for this class, explore
links, sign up for Descubre, and
begin reading Alejandro.
12 – 18 August
19 August
19 – 25 August
26 August – 1 September
2 – 8 September
9 – 15 September
Pre-Assessment, NYSB Regents
Exam. Continue reading
Alejandro individually and as
class, Individual Review of
Novice Mid Tasks: Greeting and
saying goodbye, Being polite
School schedule, Describing
myself and my friends
MSU Classes Officially Begin
Finish the Alejandro book.
Presentations about Spain based
on novel and individual research.
Review individually the Novice
Mid/High: Talk about family
activities, likes/dislikes
Begin study of Viva El
Toro/Spain
Continue reading Viva El Toro
and study of Spain
Complete the Viva El Toro book
Finalize Spain Trip presentations
OUTCOMES/ASSESSMENTS
Students will be able to explain the difference between NM, NH
and IL levels of language use. Students will be able to describe
how Descubre will support their study, and where to find the
materials for themes. Students will have established an ILN
(individual learning network) consisting of several on-line
resources
Students will have a baseline of proficiency. Students will be able
to introduce themselves and others in sentences full of details.
Students will be able to talk about everyday school objects, people,
subjects and schedules of classes by time.
Students will identify, using basic Spanish, several Products,
Practices and Perspectives of Spain.
Students will be able to summarize chapters of the story, telling
what happened. Students will apply concepts to self in order to
summarize a simple event. Students will make presentations that
compare and contrast families using physical description, jobs,
location, activities, likes/dislikes
Chapter summaries and several activities to practice speaking
about what happened. Students will begin planning for Spain trip.
Students will show knowledge of Spain: diet/foods, holidays,
geography, seasons, as they plan a trip to various locations.
16 - 22 September
23 – 29 September
30 September – 6 October
7 – 13 October
14 October
14 – 20 October
2nd 9 Weeks
21 – 27 October
28 October – 3 November
4 - 10 November
Students will include flight, hotel, and other details.
Immigration: Pobre Juan song
Students will be able to read short stories about Juan, a character in
and story
a song. Students will be able to ask/answer questions about his
life.
Immigration: Maria Full of Grace Students will compare/contrast the Juan character with that of
Movie
Maria, from the movie. Students will be able to compare/contrast
Life of teens in Spanish-speaking Mexico and Colombia using the PPP framework.
countries; study, free time, sports,
diet
Immigration: Finish Maria Full
Students will be able to read summaries of the Maria movie.
of Grace Movie
Students will ask/answer questions about the movie. Students will
Life of teens in Spanish-speaking be able to summarize, in short paragraph form, the movie.
countries; study, free time, sports, Students will be able to make comparisons between their lives and
diet
the lives of Maria and Juan.
Prepare for and take the MidStudents will make presentations about Mexico and/or Colombia.
Term Exam
Students will take a Mid-Term Exam that assesses their ability to
talk about themselves, their family and friends, and the characters
from songs, books, and movie.
MSU Mid-Term Grades Due
Poverty: Begin watching videos
Students will develop a basic vocabulary for describing
about living on a dollar a day,
surroundings such as home, community, state.
what the world eats, where the
Students will develop a basic vocabulary for talking about money
world lives, shelter
and its value around the world.
Continue Poverty Study: Begin
watching HBO Documentary
“Which Way Home”
Read reports from various sources
such as World Bank, UN
Finish and summarize
documentary. Write stories for
main characters based on video.
Living a healthy life: Exercising
Students will be able to read and summarize poverty statistics.
Students will be able to discuss the main characters form the
documentary.
Students will be able to use basic vocabulary for house,
community, traveling, daily life, conditions of poverty, as they
write and talk about the characters.
Students will use the Descubre and other resources to establish
11 – 17 November
18 – 24 November
25 November – 1 December
2 – 8 December
9 – 15 December
and Healthy Diet and No Stress
Life
Conversations and presentations
about healthy living
Where will you be in 5 and 10
years. Talking about future plans:
what I will study, where I will
live, Who I will be with
Conversations and presentations
about future plans.
Prepare for final exam.
Practice talking and writing about
all of the topics for Spanish 101102. Work with classmates and
instructor to prepare to have
conversation.
Students will receive a day/time
for their interview.
STAMP on-line assessment
vocabulary that deals with a healthy life plan.
Students will be able to ask and answer questions with classmates
about this topic. Students will make presentations about diet,
exercise, stress free living.
Students will use the Descubre and other resources to establish
vocabulary that deals with talking about future plans. This will
include university life, jobs and careers, locations.
Students will be able to ask and answer questions with classmates
about this topic. Students will make presentations about careers,
their plans, university majors.
Students will be able to start, maintain, and end a conversation
about the various topics covered in this class.
Students will be able to participate in a conversation at the IL
level.
Students will be able to perform at the IL – IH level on the
STAMP assessment.
17 December
MSU Final Grades Due
Labor Day: Both school systems, no classes 2 September
Fall Break: BCHS, 17/18 October, MCHS, 18/21 October
Election Day: 5 November for both school systems
Thanksgiving Break: 27 – 29 November for both school systems
Winter Break: MCHS releases on 19 December and BCHS on the 20 December
MSU Spanish 101-102 Themes: Greeting and saying goodbye, Being polite School schedule, Describing myself and my friends,
University Life, Discussing my family, The year, months, seasons and climate, My place, my city, my house, Expressing emotions,
Career and Jobs, My body, my health, Sports, Going on vacation, Eating in a restaurant, Foods and diet, What I do with my free
time and hobbies