World Language:
8th Grade Spanish 1
The district-adopted series, Asi se dice, provides the basis for the course and includes the text, a practice workbook, CDs for listening activities, integrated videos, vocabulary-teaching illustrations, Internet-based activities, communicative tools, and a wide variety of proficiency testing mechanisms.
Units |
Areas of Focus |
Assessment Tools |
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Introductory Chapter(1st qtr.) |
Pronunciation, accents, alphabet, cognates, borrowed terms, vowel and consonant combinations |
FOR ALL CHAPTERS Homework: 3-4 assignments/wk |
Chapter 1 (1st qtr.) |
Theme: friendship |
In-class assignments: 2-3/wk |
Chapter 2 (1st qtr.) |
Theme: school |
Vocabulary/grammar quizzes; 1-2/wk |
Chapter 3 (2nd qtr.) |
Theme: sports/leisure activities |
Skits, other oral presentations: weekly |
2nd qtr. |
Preparation for National Spanish examination |
Partner activities: 1-2/wk |
Chapter 4 (2nd qtr.) |
Theme: food |
Projects: 2nd & 4th quarters |
Chapter 5 (2nd qtr.) |
Theme: family |
District mandated assessments at mid-term and at final exam time |
Chapter 6 (3rd qtr.) |
Theme: clothing |
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Chapter 7 (3rd qtr.) |
Theme: leisure/vacation time |
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Chapter 8 (4th qtr.) |
Theme: home |
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Chapter 9 (4th qtr.) |
Theme: health |
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Chapter 10 (4th qtr.) |
Theme: community |
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