World Language Curriculum Outline – Spanish
GRADE 5
Building upon knowledge gained in grades 3 and 4, this course continues to develop listening,
comprehension, speaking and writing skills while emphasizing physical response and short self expression. It cultivates acceptable Spanish pronunciation and intonation. Spanish culture is
further emphasized through visual aids and utilization of community resources.
NJCCCS:
7.1.NM.A.1 – Recognize familiar spoken or written words and phrases contained in culturally authentic materials using
electronic information sources related to targeted themes.
7.1.NM.A.2 – Demonstrate comprehension of simple, oral and written directions, commands, and requests through
appropriate physical response.
7.1.NM.A.3 – Recognize a few common gestures and cultural practices associated with the target culture(s).
7.1.NM.A.4 – Identify familiar people, places, and objects based on simple oral and/or written descriptions.
7.1.NM.B.2 – Give and follow simple oral and written directions, commands, and requests when participating in ageappropriate classroom and cultural activities.
7.1.NM.B.3 – Imitate appropriate gestures and intonation of the target culture(s)/language during greetings, leave-takings,
and daily interactions.
7.1.NM.B.4 – Ask and respond to simple questions, make requests, and express preferences using memorized words
and phrases.
7.1.NM.B.5 – Exchange information using words, phrases, and short sentences practiced in class on familiar topics or on
topics studied in other content areas.
7.1.NM.C.4 – Present information from age- and level-appropriate, culturally authentic materials orally or in writing.
7.1.NM.C.5 – Name and label tangible cultural products and imitate cultural practices from the target culture(s).
Course Objectives:
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To introduce the students to the basic skills and knowledge for oral communication in Spanish.
To stimulate the students’ interest in the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
To help the students discover connections with other disciplines.
To connect the students to their community of Spanish speakers.
Concepts:
Greetings — introducing oneself and exchanging greetings
Greetings appropriate for different times of day
Recognizing the alphabet
Describing physical and personal characteristics of oneself and others
Stating one’s possessions and describing classroom objects
Asking for things politely and offering things
Reading comprehension
Holiday vocabulary and culture
Counting to fifty and doing simple math problems in Spanish
Identifying oneself: spelling name and reciting telephone number
Asking one’s name and age and replying
Seeking and giving information
Giving commands
Naming and identifying parts of the body
Identifying colors
Identifying articles of clothing
Becoming familiar with Spanish food
Identifying the days of the week and months
Describing weather and relating weather expressions to the seasons
Telling time
Expressing likes/dislikes
Activities:
1. Stress total physical response.
2. Use flash cards, visual aids.
3. Play numerous games, such as Bingo, Around the World, Simon Says, Telephone Spy, Memory Game.
4. Word searches and simple puzzles.
5. Simple worksheets matching vocabulary to object and other activity sheets.
6. Participate in responses to reading comprehensions.
7. Practice dialogues in a circle with cush-ball thrown to individuals.
8. Give and receive commands.
9. Draw what you hear.
10. Use bar graph to map favorite colors.
11. Interact with high school students by participating in different activities.
12. Taste Spanish food.
Evaluation:
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Oral response to materials.
Physical response to materials.
Satisfactory completion of activity sheets and homework.
Active participation in class.
Comprehension of other students’ communication.
Materials:
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Exploring Spanish
Activity Books
Flashcards
Stickers
Board Games
Reading Comprehensions
Audio/Video tapes
Maps