Flemington-Raritan Regional School District
Flemington, New Jersey
World Language Curriculum
Grades 5-6
Mr. Gregory Nolan, Superintendent
Mr. Daniel Bland, Assistant Superintendent
Shannan Whorley
Lori Ziminski
Council of Instruction Review:
Staff Review/Vote:
BOE Curriculum Committee Review:
Board of Education Approval:
January 12, 2011
February 9, 2011
January 12, 2011
February 28, 2011
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World Language Curriculum
Grades 5-6
Table of Contents
District Mission Statement .............................................................................3
Philosophy......................................................................................................4
Program Description ......................................................................................5
Assessment – Grades 5-6 Spanish and French ..............................................6
Pacing Guide – Grade 5-6 – Spanish .............................................................7-9
Benchmark Assessments – Grade 5-6............................................................10
Scope and Sequence .......................................................................................11
Grades 5 and 6 Spanish
Geography/Culture/Cognates .........................................................................12
Greetings/Farewells and Courtesy/Expressions .............................................13
Classroom Commands, the School, Numbers to 60 ......................................14
Telling Time...................................................................................................15
Calendar and Colors .......................................................................................16-17
Body Parts, Family and Weather ...................................................................18-19
Alphabet .........................................................................................................20
Clothing..........................................................................................................21
Grade 6 French
Pacing Guide – Grade 6 - French ...................................................................22
Greetings/Farewells and Courtesy/Expressions .............................................23
Common Classroom Commands, Objects
in the School and Numbers to 60 ..................................................................24-25
Months, Dates and Colors .............................................................................26
Personal Questions and Culture .....................................................................27-28
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District Mission Statement
The Flemington-Raritan Regional School District provides our students
with an exceptional education, empowering them to become problem
solvers, collaborators and critical thinkers. The district creates a culture in
which students act responsibly and communicate effectively in preparing
to become productive citizens in a changing, global society.
It is the expectation of the Flemington-Raritan School District that all
pupils achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum content Standards at all
grade levels.
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World Language Curriculum
Grades 5-6
Philosophy
Webster’s Dictionary defines communication as a process by which meanings are exchanged by
individuals through a common system of symbols. Educators have recognized language, one of
the symbols used in communication, as a vital instrument in promoting peace and understanding.
The World Language curriculum should be one that capitalizes on the student’s natural desire to
communicate and emphasizes active student participation.
The curriculum meets the needs of all learners by providing a multi-sensory approach through
the use of audio, video, and kinesthetic, tactile, and communication activities. The use of
Differentiated Instruction in lesson design will aid in accomplishing this goal.
As our students strive to master the basic skills of a World Language, they will also gain an
appreciation of other people and other cultures. Not only is this important in our own diverse
society, but also in the global village.
Our philosophy is to arouse interest and enthusiasm in our young people to be receptive to other
people’s values and behavior patterns.
“…no man is an island.”
John Donne
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World Language Curriculum
Grades 5-6
Program Description
The World Language program is designed to promote sequential learning
organized from the most basic to more complex skills.
Using a communicative, multi-sensory approach, the program additionally
supports critical thinking skills. World Language is offered for 30 hours per year
in grades 5 and 6. In 5th grade, students are introduced to Spanish only. In 6th
grade, Spanish and French are offered in two 15 hour programs. The program is
delivered on two days out of a six day cycle.
The program addresses comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. The
course also includes the opportunity to connect disciplines such as social studies,
mathematics, geography, language arts, science and health to World Language.
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World Language Curriculum
Grades 5-6
Assessment
Spanish and French
Fifty percent Oral and Written Quizzes
Fifteen percent Homework (see criteria below)
Twenty percent Participation (see criteria below)
Fifteen percent Preparation for Class
Homework:
Participation:
1. Complete
1. Cooperative learning activities
2. On Time
2. Works well with others
3. Neat
3. Demonstrates positive attitude
4. Accurate
4. Active participation in class
5. Stays on task
6. Completes class work assignments
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Pacing Guide – Grade 5 Spanish
Cycle
Day 1
Day 2
1
Introduction/Prior knowledge
Introduce and practice cognates
2
Introduce alphabet
Practice alphabet
3
Introduce greetings
Practice greetings
4
Introduce numbers 0-20
Greetings quiz, Practice numbers 0-20
5
Introduce time on the hour
Numbers quiz, Practice time
6
Introduce colors
Time quiz, Practice colors
7
Introduce food
Colors quiz, Practice food
8
Introduce activities, like/dislikes
Food quiz, Practice activities
9
Introduce family
Activities quiz, Practice family
10
Introduce school supplies
Family quiz, Practice school supplies
11
Practice school/Introduce commands
School quiz, Practice commands
12
Introduce body parts
Practice body parts
13
Introduce clothing
Body parts quiz, Practice clothing
14*
Culture activity: Day of the Dead
Clothing quiz/Review activity
(MP1)/Culture activity: Cinco de mayo
(MP4) *fits in according to calendar
15*
Review activity
Review activity
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Pacing Guide – Grade 6 Spanish – 2010-2011 Transitional Year
Cycle
Day 1
Day 2
1
5th grade review
5th grade review
2
Introduce food
Review quiz, Practice food
Culture activity – Spanish speaking countries
3
Introduce activities and likes/dislikes
Food quiz
Practice activities and likes/dislikes
4
Introduce family
Practice family activity
Quiz
5
Introduce school supplies
Practice school supplies
Introduce classroom commands
Family quiz
6
7*
Introduce body parts
Practice body
Practice classroom commands
School quiz
Introduce clothing
Practice clothing
Body quiz
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Culture activity
Marking period review
Bilingual reading experience (Mexico)
activity
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Pacing Guide – Grade 6 Spanish – 2011-2012
Cycle
Day 1
Day 2
1
Review numbers, colors and greetings
Review including time
2
Introduce numbers to 60
Review quiz
Review time on hour, introduce to the minute
3
Reintroduce family, introduce pronouns yo, el, ella, nosotros
Number to 60 quiz
Practice family questions
4
Introduce body vocabulary and health issues
Practice body vocabulary and health issues
5
Introduce clothing, descriptions with adjective agreement
Body quiz
Practice clothing descriptions
6
Introduce weather expressions and seasons
Clothing quiz
Practice weather and seasons
7
Introduce calendar expressions
Weather./seasons quiz
Review calendar
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Subject pronouns ellos, ellas, ustedes relating to school
Review activity
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World Language 5-6 Benchmark Assessments
The topics/themes are outlined within this curriculum document.
Topic/Theme
Assessment 5A to include
Topic/Theme
Greetings / Courtesy
B.1, B.2.
Expressions
C.3.
Numbers to 20
E.3
Colors
A.3
Cognates
Assessment Type: review quiz
Topic/Theme
Days
E.2
F.2
Months/Dates
Family
C.1
Class Commands
C.2
F.1
School Objects/ People
Body Parts
Assessment Type: yes/no rubric; individual
conferences with performance
Assessment 6S to include
E.1
Assessment 5B to include
Topic/Theme
I.1, I.2
Assessment 6F to include
Greeting /Courtesy
Expressions
J.3
Numbers to 60
K.2
Colors
L.3
Cognates
Assessment Type: Question and Answer
Assessment Type: teacher-made paper-pencil test
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Scope and Sequence
Cognates
Alphabet
Greetings and Introductions
Numbers 0-60
Telling time
Colors
Likes/dislikes
Food
Family
The School
Body Parts
Clothes
The Calendar
The Weather
Geography
Culture
Spanish Grades 5 and 6
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Topic/Theme: A. Geography/Culture/Cognates
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
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2
3
4
5
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Reading - Students will
demonstrate the ability to
recognize the printed word
in the aforementioned
categories.
Culture – Students will be
able to understand cultural
differences as they apply to
greetings, gestures, formal
and informal address,
calendars, and family
names.
Cognates – Students will
be able to recognize words
that cross languages due to
common origin
Geography – Students will
demonstrate the ability to
recognize where Spanish is
spoken.
Writing – Students will be
able to correctly write the
words in the identified
topics.
Standards &
Indicators
Learning Experiences
Resources
7.1.A.1
7.1.A.2
7.1.B.2
7.1.A.3
7.1.B.3
7.1.C.5
1. Students read cultural passages in
English about where the target
language is spoken.
2. Students will read to develop an
appreciation of differences among
people
3. Students choose Spanish name and
learn about Saints’ Days.
Realia (from Spanish
speaking country)
1. Maps – countries, capitals
2. Location activities
3. Labeling
Teacher-made packets
1. Composition writing
Teacher-made packet
Teacher-made materials
7.1.A.1
7.1.A.1
7.1.B.5
7.1.B.4
7.1.C.3
Movies
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
Spanish Grades 5 and 6
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Topic/Theme: B. Greetings/Farewells and Courtesy/Expressions
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Oral Comprehension – The
student will be able to
recognize sounds, patterns, and
to associate meaning with
sound when presented in the
target language in the
following topics:
Standards &
Indicators
7.1.A.3
7.1.B.3
7.1.C.2
2.
Courtesy Expressions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1. Greetings and Farewells
Speaking – The student will
be able to imitate sounds,
respond to oral or visual clues,
and respond to questions or
statements such as:
Learning Experiences
7.1.C.5
7.1.B.4
7.1.B.3
Resources
Teacher modeling
Student repetition
Students greet each other
Students use new vocabulary on
entering and exiting the classroom
Sing Songs
Inside-outside circle
Pair share
Draw your own illustrated conversation
1. Teacher modeling
2. Student repetition chorally and individually
3. Students will ask for the object passed
around the room and say thank you and
you’re welcome
4. Role playing
5. Mini-dialogue using expressions learned
Teacher-made packet
Movies
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
Spanish Grades 5 and 6
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Topic/Theme: C. Classroom Commands, the School, Numbers to 60
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Vocabulary – Students will be
able to understand as well as
articulate vocabulary used in
the following topics:
1. Common Classroom
Commands
Standards &
Indicators
Learning Experiences
Resources
7.1.A.2
7.1.B.2
7.1.C.2
1. Teacher modeling and demonstration
2. Students carry out the command, e.g. stand
up, raise your hand, open the book, etc.
3. Puzzles
4. Choral repetition
Teacher-made packets
2. Objects and people in
the school
7.1.A.4
7.1.B.5
7.1.C.3
1. Teacher holds up objects and models in the
target language
2. TPR (Total Physical Response): Students
hold up object the teacher says or they point
to it or touch it
Teacher-made packets
3. Numbers to 60
7.1.C.3
7.1.B.4
7.1.A.4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Teacher-made packets
Teacher models
Students repeat individually and chorally
Students do simple math
Students play Bingo
Students play Buzz
Students tell phone number
Puzzles
Dice Game
Sequencing
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
Spanish Grades 5 and 6
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Topic/Theme: D. Telling Time
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
1. Telling Time
Standards &
Indicators
7.1.A.5
7.1.B.2
7.1.B.4
7.1.B.5
7.1.C.3
Learning Experiences
1. Review No. 1-60
2. Teacher demonstrates using clock with
removable hands
3. Teacher tells time, student set hands
4. Construct individual clocks
5. Students write the time they hear in number
and in words
6. Teacher sets clock, students tell the time in
the target language
7. Mini dialogues
Resources
Teacher-made packets
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
Spanish Grades 5 and 6
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Topic/Theme: E. Calendar, Colors
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Vocabulary – Students will be
able to understand as well as
articulate vocabulary used in
the following topics:
1. Days of the week and
related vocabulary
Standards &
Indicators
7.1.B.4
7.1.B.5
7.1.A.1
7.1.C.3
Learning Experiences
Resources
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Teacher modeling
Student repetition, individually and chorally
Student tells favorite day
Questions and answers
Do Teacher-made worksheets
Use calendar page to tell what day is
October 7
7. Mini-dialogues
8. Sequencing
Flashcards
Teacher-made packets
2. Months and Dates
7.1.B.4
7.1.B.5
7.1.A.1
7.1.A.3
1. Teacher modeling
2. Student repetition
3. Students tell their birthdays, favorite month
when holidays fall
4. Mini-dialogues
5. Line up by birthday
6. Translations
Teacher-made packets
3. Colors
7.1.A.4
7.1.A.5
1. Teacher modeling
2. Student repetition
Teacher-made packets
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7.1.B.5
7.1.C.3
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
TPR – e.g. stand up if you’re wearing green
Manipulatives
Questions and answers
Color and label
Dial game
Color flashcards
Bingo
Color by number
Puzzle
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
Spanish Grades 5 and 6
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Topic/Theme: F. Body Parts, Family, Weather
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Vocabulary – Students will be
able to understand as well as
articulate vocabulary used in
the following topics:
Standards &
Indicators
Learning Experiences
Resources
1. Body Parts
7.1.A.5
7.1.A.2
7.1.B.5
7.1.C.2
7.1.C.3
1. Using TPR method, teacher models
2. Students observe and repeat
3. Draw person on board from cues in the
target language
4. Label worksheet with word bank
5. Create body part puppet
6. Play Simon Says
7. Using picture cards, tell what body part is
missing
Teacher-made packet
2. Family
7.1.A.1
7.1.B.5
7.1.C.4
7.1.A.4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Teacher-made packet
Teacher modeling
Student repetition, individual and chorally
Tell names of uncles, etc.
Tell number of brothers and sister
Make a Family Tree
Word search
Song
Puzzle
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Flashcards
3. Weather
7.1.A.1
7.1.B.5
7.1.C.3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Teacher modeling
Student repetition
Pantomime/guess
Tell what weather is like in various months
Bring in weather pictures
Draw weather pictures and label
Teacher-made packet
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
Spanish Grades 5 and 6
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Topic/Theme: Alphabet
Principal Essential Question(s): G. How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
1. Alphabet
Standards &
Indicators
7.1.A.4
7.1.B.4
7.1.C.3
Learning Experiences
Song
Resources
Teacher-made packet and
student-made dialogues
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Spanish Grades 5 and 6
Topic/Theme: H. Clothing
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Clothing – The students will
be able to:
1. Identify articles of
clothing and describe
clothes
2. Talk about colors
3. Indicate a specific item
or items
4. Address people
5. Start a conversation
Standards &
Indicators
7.1.A.2
7.1.A.5
7.1.B.5
7.1.B.2
7.1.C.2
7.1.C.3
Learning Experiences
1.
2.
3.
4.
Label flashcards
Label clothing poster
Write a “wish list” shopping spree
Wear, model and describe clothes in target
language (fashion show)
Resources
Teacher-made materials
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
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French – Grade 6th Suggested Pacing Guide
Day 1
Cycle #1
Introduce Greetings/Introductions
Cycle #2
Introduce and practice cognates
Introduce numbers 1-20
Cycle #3
Practice number 1-60
Introduce number questions
Cycle #4
Practice colors
Introduce personal information questions
Cycle #5
Practice preferences
Introduce letter writing
Cycle #6
Practice descriptions
Review personal questions
Cycle #7
Introduce café scene
Cycle #8
Cultural experience:
The everyday life of a student in France
Optional/Substitute Cycle
Introduce classroom objects/commands
Day 2
Practice greetings/ introductions – student dialogue
Greetings/introductions quiz
Practice numbers 1-20
Introduce numbers 21-60
Number quiz
Introduce colors
Practice personal information questions
Introduce preferences
Complete letter writing
Introduce descriptions of people
ADMINISTER BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT
Self-portrait (written)
Speaking quiz
Practice café scene
Introduce calendar
Practice objects/commands
French – Grade 6
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Topic/Theme: I. Greetings, Farewells and Courtesy Expressions
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Oral Comprehension – The
students will be able to
recognize sounds, patterns, and
to associate meaning with
sound when presented in the
target language in the
following topics:
1. Greetings and
Farewells
Standards &
Indicators
7.1.A.3
7.1.B.3
7.1.C.2
Learning Experiences
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Speaking – The students will
be able to imitate sounds,
respond to oral or visual clues,
and respond to question or
statements such as:
2.
Courtesy Expressions
7.1.C.5
7.1.B.4
7.1.B.3
Teacher modeling
Student repetition
Students greet each other
Students use new vocabulary on entering
and exiting the classroom
Sing songs
Inside-outside circle
Pair/Share
Draw your own illustrated conversation
1. Teaching modeling
2. Student repetition chorally and individually
3. Students will ask for the object passed
around the room and say thank you and
you’re welcome
4. Role-playing
5. Mini-dialogue using expressions learned
Resources
Cooperative Learning
Strategies
Teacher-made packet
Movies
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
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French – Grade 6
Topic/Theme: J. Common Classroom Commands, Objects in the School and Numbers to 60
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Vocabulary – The students
will be able to understand, as
well as articulate, vocabulary
used in the following topics;
Standards &
Indicators
Learning Experiences
Resources
1. Common Classroom
Commands
7.1.A.2
7.1.B.2
7.1.C.2
1. modeling and demonstration
2. Students carry out the command; e.g., stand
up, raise your hand, open the book, etc.
3. Puzzles
4. Choral repetition
Teacher-made packets
2. Objects in the school
7.1.A.4
7.1.B.5
7.1.C.3
1. Teacher holds up objects and models in the
target language
2. TPR (Total Physical Response) Students
hold up object the teacher says or they point
to it or touch it)
Teacher-made packets
3. Numbers to 60
7.1.C.3
7.1.B.4
7.1.A.4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Flash cards
Teacher models
Students repeat individually and chorally
Students do simple math
Students tell their ages
Students play Buzz
Students tell phone number
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Teacher-made packets
7.
8.
9.
10.
Puzzles
Dice Game
Sequencing
Practice time using clock
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
French – Grade 6
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Topic/Theme: K. Months, Dates and Colors
Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Vocabulary – The students
will be able to understand, as
well as articulate vocabulary
used in the following topics:
Standards &
Indicators
Learning Experiences
Resources
1.
Months and Dates
7.1.B.4
7.1.B.5
7.1.A.1
7.1.A.3
1. Teacher modeling
2. Student repetition
3. Students tell their birthdays, favorite month,
when holidays fall
4. Mini-dialogues
5. Line up by birthday
6. Translations
Teacher-made packets
2.
Colors
7.1.A.4
7.1.A.5
7.1.B.5
7.1.C.3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Teacher-made packet French
Teacher modeling
Student repetition
TPR – e.g., stand up if you’re wearing green
Manipulatives
Questions and answers
Color and label
Dial game
Color flash cards
Bingo
Color by number
Puzzle
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
French – Grade 6
Topic/Theme: L. Personal Questions and Culture
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Principal Essential Question(s): How do we use the target language in oral and written expression to apply to real-life situations?
Knowledge/Skills/
Understandings
(Objectives)
Reading – The students will
demonstrate the ability to
recognize the printed word in
the target language.
Standards &
Indicators
Resources
1. Students will interpret basic vocabulary
cartoons.
2. Students will imitate culturally appropriate
greetings.
3. Students will interact in a café scene
Realia (from French)
Speaking Countries
7.1.A.3
7.1.B.3
7.1.C.5
1.
Students will observe and discuss French
children in their everyday activities
Film excerpts
1. Simple personal
questions and answers
7.1.A.2
7.1.A.5
7.1.B.4
7.1.B.5
1.
2.
3.
4.
Student pairs dialogue
Teacher asks questions
Students ask questions
Students tape record conversations
2. Alphabet
7.1.A.4
7.1.B.4
7.1.C.3
1.
Song
Culture – The students will be
able to understand cultural
differences as they apply to
greetings, gestures, formal and
informal address, calendars
and family names.
7.1.A.1
7.1.A.2
7.1.B.2
Learning Experiences
Teacher-made materials
Vocabulary – The students will
be able to understand, as well
as articulate, vocabulary used
in the following topics:
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Teacher-made dialogues and
student made dialogues
3. Cognates
7.1.A.1
*** 21Century Skills and Interdisciplinary Connections to be embedded into the unit’s learning experiences and appropriately noted.
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