Evangelical Christian Academy
Instructional Guide: Course Outline
Department: Foreign Language
Course Title: Spanish I
Course Length: 2 semesters
Unit #8: ser & estar, indefinite & negative
words, irregular UE verbs, comparison of
adjectives, prepositions before infinitives
Unit Length: 4 weeks
Instructional Objectives:
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Grammar level: Memorize vocabulary lessons 23-26 (Meal: table service, beverages;
meat, vegetables, fruit, condiments, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, restaurant)
Memorize the four rules of objective pronoun placement in sentences
Continue the examination and use of direct objects
Introduce subtle distinction between Ser vs. Estar before adjectives
Introduce Indefinite & Negative Words
Introduce irregular UE verbs stem changing verbs
- contar, costar, mostrar, jugar, recorder, encontrar, poder, volver, devolver,
dormir, morir
Logic level: Apply the pronouns to the correct conjugations of irregular UE verbs
Ascertain the value of indefinite & negative words as compared to the positive
construction
Decode the comparative adjectives qualities
Comparing Quantities
Comparing Qualities
Identify specific verbs that require the prepositions before infinitives
Review for 9 week exam
Instructional Resources:
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Spanish I by Abeka (Florida 1986)
Por todo el mundo Text. A Beka Book, Pensacola. FL 1986
Por todo el mundo Vocabulary Manual, A Beka Book, Pensacola, FL 1985
Oral Masteries
Quiz & Test Materials
Verb Flashcards
Homework answer key
Biblical Integration:
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God confused language and cultures at the tower of Babel. He separated people and
established order within these different languages and cultures.
 The analytical study of language illustrates and portrays the culture, equipping the saints
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to spread the gospel to every nation.
God spoke.
Weekly verses utilize the grammatical concepts for each week.
Assessment:
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Vocabulary quizzes 23-26 (Perkett flashdrive/Sp. 1 binder)
Test 9 (Pull from booklet)
Daily oral application through questions and responses.
Student Activities:
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Write vocabulary words 4 times followed in addition to writing a sentence using the
word(s).
Oral recitation of the weekly vocabulary list once per class
Daily written grammar lessons from Chapters 23-26
Logical verbal responses to questions utilizing the weekly vocabulary words.
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