Spanish I
Description
¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! Students are taking a virtual trip to Spain, Cuba, Colombia, and Argentina. As students explore each country, a student blogger is there to help them learn about the place and its unique characteristics. As students travel to each country, they learn how to speak Spanish in many practical and useful ways. Students learn how to greet people, introduce themselves, and speak about their home, family, school, and community. As students learn basic vocabulary and grammar skills, they expand on their knowledge and learn to speak about more complex topics such as shopping, weather, sports, entertainment, and leisure activities. The course introduces new words and phrases with pictures, audio clips, and examples. Students learn basic Spanish grammar to help them build fluency and understand the structure of the Spanish language. There are many opportunities to practice through interactive activities in the form of games, written practice, and listening and speaking exercises. Students also explore the cultures of Spain, Cuba, Colombia, and Argentina by learning about geography, foods, celebrations, and traditions from each place. Student bloggers guide students through these countries and help them appreciate and learn about their diversity.
Major Topics and Concepts
Semester I:
Module 1
01.00 INTRODUCTION TO THE ONLINE COURSE
01.01 COURSE INFORMATION
01.02 PRETEST
01.03 WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
01.04 HISPANIC CULTURE
01.05 COGNATES ARE USEFUL
01.06 MAKING THE SOUNDS
01.07 GREETING OTHERS
01.08 DESCRIBING YOUR WORLD
01.09 DISCUSSION-BASED ASSESSMENT AND MODULE ONE EXAM REVIEW
01.10 MODULE ONE EXAM
Module 2
02.00 PRETEST
02.01 CLASSES
02.02 FEELINGS ABOUT SCHOOL
02.03 TIME AND SCHEDULES
02.04 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
02.05 SCHOOLS IN OTHER COUNTRIES
02.06 MAKING FRIENDS
02.07 DISCUSSION-BASED ASSESSMENT AND MODULE TWO EXAM REVIEW
02.08 MODULE TWO EXAM
Module 3
03.00 PRETEST
03.01 INTRODUCE THE FAMILY
03.02 DESCRIBE THE FAMILY
03.03 FAMILY TRADITIONS
03.04 FAMILY QUESTIONS
03.05 FAMILY LIFE
03.06 EMPLOYMENT AND OCCUPATIONS
03.07 FAMILY LIKES AND DISLIKES
03.08 DISCUSSION-BASED ASSESSMENT AND MODULE THREE EXAM REVIEW
03.09 MODULE THREE EXAM
Module 4
04.00 PRETEST
04.01 ROOMS OF THE HOME
04.02 MORE ROOMS IN THE HOME
04.03 ACTIVITIES AT HOME
04.04 BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
04.05 PLACES IN THE COMMUNITY
04.06 SPANISH IN OUR LIVES
04.07 SEGMENT ONE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT
04.08 DISCUSSION-BASED ASSESSMENT AND MODULE FOUR EXAM REVIEW
04.09 MODULE FOUR EXAM
04.10 SEGMENT ONE REVIEW
04.11 SEGMENT ONE EXAM
Semester II
Module 5
05.00 PRETEST
05.01 TYPES OF STORES
05.02 AROUND THE MALL
05.03 CLOTHES SHOPPING
05.04 GIFT SHOPPING
05.05 GROCERY SHOPPING
05.06 SHOPPING IN OTHER COUNTRIES
05.07 DISCUSSION-BASED ASSESSMENT AND MODULE FIVE EXAM REVIEW
05.08 MODULE FIVE EXAM
Module 6
06.00 PRETEST
06.01 FOOD
06.02 RESTAURANTS
06.03 SETTING A TABLE
06.04 FOOD IN HISPANIC CULTURES
06.05 GEOGRAPHY AND FOOD
06.06 DISCUSSION-BASED ASSESSMENT AND MODULE SIX EXAM REVIEW
06.07 MODULE SIX EXAM
Module 7
07.00 PRETEST
07.01 WEATHER CONCEPTS
07.02 SEASONS
07.03 LET'S GO TO ARGENTINA
07.04 TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER
07.05 WEATHER AND SPORTS
07.06 SEVERE WEATHER
07.07 DISCUSSION-BASED ASSESSMENT AND MODULE SEVEN EXAM REVIEW
07.08 MODULE SEVEN EXAM
Module 8
08.00 PRETEST
08.01 HANGING OUT WITH FRIENDS
08.02 MOVIES AND TRANSPORTATION
08.03 BODY PARTS
08.04 LEISURE
08.05 ENTERTAINMENT
08.06 SEGMENT TWO COLLABORATIVE PROJECT
08.07 DISCUSSION-BASED ASSESSMENT AND MODULE EIGHT EXAM REVIEW
08.08 MODULE EIGHT EXAM
08.09 SEGMENT TWO REVIEW
08.10 SEGMENT TWO EXAM