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Course Objectives:

1. To learn basic skills of vocabulary, listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing of the Spanish language
2. To develop a basic understanding and appreciation of Hispanic culture in the U.S. and abroad

Course Outline:

First Semester

Introduction:

1. Spanish-speaking countries
2. Greetings, goodbyes, and manners
3. Numbers 1-100
4. Dates, time, and weather

Chapter 1 – Who are we?

1. Describing people and things
2. Where we are from

Chapter 2 – The Family and The Home

1. Describing family and pets
2. Talking about Rooms in a House

Chapter 3 – During Class and Later

1. Talking about what we do in school
2. Compare school and after-school activities

Second Semester

Chapter 4 – What we eat and Where?

1. Identify and discuss foods
2. Order food at a restaurant

Chapter 5 – Sports

1. Talking about sport and teams
2. Colors and uniforms

Chapter 6 – Well-Being

1. Describing personality and emotions
2. Going to the doctor

Chapter 7 – On Vacation

1. Discuss summer and winter weather
2. Learn about seasonal activities

Below are links to the online Parent and Student Questionnaires that are embedded on the course syllabus:

 

Parent Questionnaire 2021-22 to be completed by parents

 

 

Spanish I Student Questionnaire 2021-22 to be completed by students

 

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This year I will be using School Status instead of Remind. More information about this new school-wide resource is coming soon!

 

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 Track your child's Mav Money on Class Dojo!

 

Parents, please use the links below:

 

6th Block PARENTS: [link coming soon]

 

8th Block PARENTS: [link coming soon]

 

*Students will sign up during class

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch this video for info about Class Dojo:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaeNSYJvrn0  

 

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Quizlet will be one of your best friends this year!

 

Join your class's Quizlet folder:

 

 

6th Block Spanish I [link coming soon]     

 

8th Block Spanish I  [link coming soon]

 

*When creating an account, I recommend using a personal e-mail account just in case you forget your password and need to recover it via e-mail.

 

 

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Duolingo Extra Credit!

Click on the following link to join our class folder.

6th Block Spanish I:   [link coming soon]

 

8th Block Spanish I:    [link coming soon]

 

Instructions for joining Duolingo class:

 

1. Download the Duolingo app or go to their website, duolingo.com
2. Get Started. Then select Spanish.
3. Set your Daily Goal and continue (you can change this later).
4. Create a Profile:
5. On Android phone, press the menu icon at the top right corner and press Create a Profile.
6. On iOS phone, press Profile in the top left corner and press Create a Profile.
7. Type in your Name, Email and Password, then press Create (I recommend using a personal e-mail instead of school email in case you forget your password and need to recover it via e-mail later).
8. Go to your Profile and press Progress Sharing.
9. Type in your Classroom Code (see teacher’s instructions)
10. Press Join Class.