Vertical Articulation Matrix
What topics, skills, knowledge should learned by students at each grade level to create an appropriately
sequenced and aligned program of studies with minimal redundancy and gaps?
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH 1- (A-B) FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADE
7TH
GRADE
1.1
7TH
In
Students will compare and contrast their knowledge
of English in the following areas in comparison to
what they will learn in the target language: in
grammar, in writing, in reading, social studies and
mathematics.
Out
Students can easily describe their world around them
in the target language. i.e.; name, age, nationality,
descriptive adjectives, family members, school, foods,
and likes & dislikes using the verbs ser, estar, tener,
and present tense verbs.
M
Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in the
presentation of specific topics using varying media
and practice such as PowerPoint, websites, short
dialogues, projects with rubrics for assessments, basic
dictations in the target language. (This can be cotaught with the Media Specialist.)
D
Students will be introduced to TPR (Total Physical
Response) with specialized vocabulary such as
commands and prepositions. i.e.; touch your head,
walk to the right, turn to the left, pick up, bring, and
give, example Simon Says game in the target
language.
I
Students will begin to learn specified vocabulary
related to the town and community through the
usage of prepositions map reading and giving
directions.
I
Students can complete guided generic forms in the
target language. i.e.; student identification forms.
M
Student will demonstrate awareness, acceptance and
the appreciation of the diverse culture through the
various technological formats. i.e.; internet, various
media such as books, newspapers, TV commercials,
geographical knowledge and related vocabulary.
D
Students will acquire and demonstrate basic
proficiency through speaking and writing short
paragraphs i.e.; using thematic vocabulary in the
present tense, prepositions and adjectives to describe
likes or dislikes, specifically describing school, family,
friends and weather.
D
Students will be introduced to the diversity of
cultures by presentations of music, food, dance,
stories and gestures, indigenous to a specific country.
i.e.; field trips, activities and assessments.
8
In (Same as 7th Out)
Students will can easily describe their world around
them in the target language i.e.; name, age,
nationality, descriptive adjectives, family members,
school, foods, and likes & dislikes using the verbs ser,
estar, tener, and present tense verbs.
Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in the
presentation of specific topics using varying media
and practice such as PowerPoint, websites, short
dialogues, projects with rubrics for assessments, basic
dictations in the target language. (This can be cotaught with the Media Specialist.)
Students will be introduced to TPR (Total Physical
Response) with specialized vocabulary such as
commands and prepositions. i.e.; touch your head,
walk to the right, turn to the left, pick up, bring, and
give, example Simon Says game in the target
language.
Students will begin to learn specified vocabulary
related to the town & community through the usage
of prepositions map reading and giving directions.
Students can complete guided generic forms in the
target language. i.e.; student identification forms.
I
Student will demonstrate awareness, acceptance and
the appreciation of the diverse culture through the
various technological formats. i.e.; internet, various
media such as books, newspapers, TV commercials,
geographical knowledge and related vocabulary.
Students will acquire and demonstrate basic
proficiency through speaking and writing short
paragraphs using thematic vocabulary in the present
tense. i.e.; prepositions and adjectives to describe
likes or dislikes, specifically describing school, family,
friends and weather.
Students will introduced to the diversity of cultures
by presentations of regarding music, food, dance,
stories and gestures, indigenous to a specific country.
i.e.; field trips, activities and assessments.
8th
Out
Students will be reviewing, reinforcing and building
upon vocabulary, reading, writing, and describing
their world around them in the target language i.e.;
name, age, nationality, phone number, descriptive
adjectives, family members, school, foods, recognize
Spanish speaking countries and likes & dislikes using
irregular verbs and introduction of past tense.
M
D
Students will exhibit greater proficient writing
discussing, expressing, and reporting on specific
topics using varying rubrics and practices such as peer
sharing, post cards, singing and technological
resources. i.e. La Quinceañera, (fifteen birthday) with
its similarities and differences to the American
sixteenth birthday
D
Students will use TPR (Total Physical Response) based
on prior knowledge of common classroom
expressions and commands. i.e.; move to the right, to
the left take steps, pick up, bring, and give, Simon
Says in the target language.
Students will write directions in Spanish, exchange
directions and find locations through the usage of
more specific prepositions. i.e.; students exchange
Spanish directions for locations within the school
building, as well as geographical locations upon maps.
D
Students will be asking and answering basic general
questions in Spanish; students can create and
complete daily schedules, passports, identification
forms, and job applications.
M
Students can verbally express themselves and
produce short paragraphs through usage of the
present tense, irregular verbs (stem-changing, and
irregular “yo”), prepositions and adjectives likes or
dislikes, specifically describing foods, school, family,
friends, clothing , weather, leisure activities and
community with more detail.
M
Students will exhibit, an expanded awareness,
acceptance and appreciation of the diverse culture
through multicultural endeavors through field trips,
music and dance.
M
Students can decode new vocabulary words in second
language acquisition through the recognition and
usage of various grammar formations. i.e.; cognates,
synonyms, antonyms
M