Spanish 1 Course Syllabus - Atkins High School
Course SyllabusCourse: Spanish 1
2010-2011
Teacher – Sra. Harris
(336)703-6754
Course Description: Introduces basic vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expression, verbs in the present and past tenses as well as the life and customs of the Spanish-speaking world. The emphasis throughout the course is on communicative proficiency and the development of the four language skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing—in a functional context.
Necessary Materials: NEEDED EVERYDAY
Realidades 1 – Prentice Hall textbook and workbook
Pencil or Pen (Blue or Black ink only)
3 ring binder with dividers
Loose leaf paper
Goals:
A. Listening Comprehension
1. To be able to understand instructions, simple conversations, and simple stories in Spanish (primarily in the present tense).
B. Speaking
1. To be able to pronounce Spanish words correctly, using proper inflection and good expression.
2. To be able to express simple needs and opinions.
3. To be able to carry on a conversation related to common activities of everyday life.
C. Reading
1. To be able to read dialogues pertaining to situations that are natural to young adults.
2. To be able to read simple stories written in the present tense.
D. Writing
1. To be able to write sentences correctly using the grammar taught.
2. To be able to write original dialogues using the vocabulary learned.
3. To be able to write paragraphs in Spanish.
E. Culture
1. To learn about religious and social customs of the Spanish-speaking world.
2. To listen to music and look at art works from Hispanic countries.
3. To learn about Hispanics in our own country.
4. To learn about some of the difference in customs and values between the people of the U.S. and those living in Spanish-speaking countries.
Units of Study and Objectives
Para empezar (1, 2 and 3)
· greet people at different times of the day
· introduce yourself to others
· respond to classroom directions
· begin using numbers
· tell time
· identify parts of the body
· talk about things in the classroom
· ask questions about new words and phrases
· use the Spanish alphabet to spell words
· talk about things related to the calendar
· describe weather conditions
· identify the seasons
· compare weather in the northern and southern hemisphere
Tema 1 (Chapters 1A and 1B)
· talk about activities you like and don’t like to do
· ask others what they like to do
· understand cultural perspectives on favorite activities and friendship
· talk about personality traits
· ask and tell what people are like
· use adjectives to describe people
Tema 2 (Chapters 2A and 2B)
· talk about school schedules and subjects
· discuss what students do during the day
· ask and tell who is doing an action
· compare your school with that of a student in a Spanish speaking country
· describe a classroom
· indicate where things are located
· talk about more than one object or person
· understand cultural perspectives on school
Tema 3 (Chapters 3A and 3B)
· talk about foods and beverages for breakfast, lunch and dinner
· talk about likes and dislikes
· express how often something is done
· understand cultural perspectives on meals
· describe what people and things are like
· discuss food, health, and exercise choices
· understand cultural perspectives on diet and health
Tema 4 (Chapters 4A and 4B)
· talk about locations in your community
· discuss leisure activities
· talk about where you go and with whom
· learn how to ask questions
· understand cultural perspectives on leisure and after school activities
· talk about activities outside of school
· extend, accept, and decline invitations
· tell when an event happens
Tema 5 (Chapters 5A and 5B)
· describe families and friends
· talk about celebrations and parties
· ask and tell ages
· express possession
· understand cultural perspectives on family and celebrations
· ask politely to have something brought to you
· order a meal in a restaurant
Tema 6 (Chapters 6A and 6B)
· talk about your bedroom
· describe bedroom items and electronic equipment
· make comparisons
· understand cultural perspectives on homes
· identify rooms in a house
· name household chores
· tell where you live
· understand cultural perspectives on different types of housing
Tema 7 (Chapters 7A and 7B)
· talk about clothes, shopping, and prices
· describe your plans
· talk about what you want and what you prefer
· point out specific items
· understand cultural perspectives on shopping and gift giving
· talk about buying gifts
· tell what happened in the past
· use direct object pronouns
Tema 8 (Chapters 8A and 8B)
· talk about things to do on vacation
· describe places to visit while on vacation
· talk about events in the past
· understand cultural perspectives on travel, vacations and volunteer work
· discuss volunteer work and ways to protect the environment
· talk about what people say talk about what people did for others
Tema 9 (Chapters 9A and 9B)
· talk about computers and the Internet
· learn to ask for something and to tell what something is used for
· talk about knowing people or knowing how to do things
· understand cultural perspectives on using technology and on common gestures
· describe movies and television programs
· express opinions about media entertainment
· talk about things you have done recently