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**Title of Unit: Introduction to Spanish

Author: Sofia Solano

Course (secondary): Spanish 1

Grade Level: Middle School

Introduction:** This unit is designed to prepare students to handle simple everyday situation in Spanish. Each lesson will be presented in a real world situation facilitating the use of the target language, while introducing verbs and vocabulary in a practical manner. The target language will be the primary language spoken, encouraging students to achieve fluency.Student will gain an understanding of Latin culture and history.


 * Unit Objectives:** 
 * Student will understand simple present verb conjugations.
 * Student will be able to introduce themselves, tell where they are from
 * Student will be able to describe themselves, and others, physically
 * Student will be able to construct simple sentences
 * Student will understand simple commands
 * Students will explore foreign cultures and histories

Time Required: 1 semester

Lesson 1

Title of lesson: Introductions/ Introducciones

Description of lesson: In this lesson we will learn many different ways to greet and introduce ourselves in Spanish. Students will practice greetings and introductions orally and will informally be introduced to the verb ESTAR. Students will be introduced to the Spanish alphabet and practice the pronunciation of each letter.

Assignment (homework or in-class): Please open this doc [|The Spanish Alphabet.doc] and with this open, listen to this podcast. media type="file" key="Podcast El Alfabeto.mp3" Listening assignment introducing the pronunciation of the new concepts. Fill in the blanks worksheets designed to prompt students to conjugate the verb ESTAR. For homework, students complete the audio and written workbook assignment for lesson 1. Students must listen to the podcast entitled //Dialogo Numero Dos// on the Dialogos page, and complete the [|Worksheet 2.doc] that accompanies the dialogue. As soon as you are finished with the worksheet, choose a partner from class and create a duplication of the dialogue using Vocaroo. -Click here to begin []

Resources/materials needed: Spanish book 1 with audio CD.

Lesson 2

Title of lesson: Where are you from? /De donde eres?

Description of lesson: In this lesson students will learn to tell others about where we are from. The verb SER will be introduced as well as vocabulary of countries in Spanish. We will spend sometime studying customs and tradition of Latin American cultures (in English). [|Scavenger hunt.doc]

Assignment (homework or in-class): Students will ask each other where they are from. For homework, students complete the audio and written workbook assignment for lesson 2. Students must listen to the podcast entitled //Dialogo Numero Uno// on the Dialogos page, and complete the[|Worksheet 1.doc] that accompanies the dialogue.Students will watch the **You tube** video //El Verbo SER : The Verb TO BE // and bring 4 questions regarding the video which will be discussed in class. 

RESEARCH PROJECT Students will also be introduced to the research project. Click here to learn more [] Students must also visit my book shelf or Shelfari. One book from the shelf must be used as a resource for the research project media type="custom" key="3580468" <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Resources/materials needed: Spanish book 1 with audio CD. Two hours of research time in the computer lab.

Lesson 3

Title of lesson: How are you?

Description of lesson: In this lesson students will be introduced to new vocabulary regarding moods and emotions. Students will learn to talk about the way they are feeling in the target language. A review of the verb ESTAR will take place and students will also be required to familiarize themselves with this verb and its conjugations. Students will be introduced to adjectives and their agreement in Spanish. Students will watch the **You tube** video Spanish : Adjective Agreement and will discuss the video in class. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> Assignment (homework or in-class): Students will ask each other How are you? and answer using the appropriate vocabulary. Students will also be paired and given an assignment in which they are required to use all of the concepts we have learned thus far. Students will provide the teacher with a rough draft of their research project. For homework, students complete the audio and written workbook assignment for lesson 3.Students will watch the **You tube** video <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">//<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">El Verbo ESTAR : The Verb TO BE // and bring 4 questions regarding the video which will be discussed in class.

Resources/materials needed: Spanish book 1 with audio CD.

Lesson 4

Title of lesson: Descriptions/ Descripciones

Description of lesson: In this lesson students will be introduced to new vocabulary regarding physical characteristics of people. Students will be able to describe themselves physically as well as describe others. Pronouns will be introduced to facilitate the descriptions. The verb SER will be reviewed and student will become familiar with this verb and its conjugations.

Assignment (homework or in-class): Students will describe each other as well as themselves. Students will be required to write a short description of a person of their choice in the target language. In class game similar to GUESS WHO will be played to help familiarize the students with the new vocabulary. Students will turn in their research project. For homework, students complete the audio and wr <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">itten workbook assignment for lesson 4.

Resources/materials needed: Flashcards: Double click on the link to this set of flashcards. First click on Familiarize, then Learn, and last Test. Don't forget to play the games HAVE FUN!!!!

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<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> Lesson 5

Title of lesson: Things in a House/ Cosas de la Casa

Description of lesson: Students will be introduced to the vocabulary of objects in a house. Vocabulary will also be introduced regarding the rooms in a house. Students will also be introduced to the verb HABER. Prepositions will also be introduced to aide the students in describing rooms in their homes.Student will begin to study accent marks and their uses in Spanish.

Assignment (homework or in-class): Students will draw maps of their bedrooms. An oral exam will take place in which students are required to draw a room as described by the teacher. For homework, students complete the audio and written workbook assignment for lesson 5.Students will watch the **You tube** video <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%;">//<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Spanish : Accent Rules //<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">and bring in an outline of the information in the video <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Resources/materials needed: Spanish book 1 with audio CD.

Lesson 6

Title of lesson: Things in a Classroom/ Cosas del Salon de Clases.

Description of lesson: Students will be introduced to the vocabulary of object in a classroom. The verb HABER will be reviewed and mastered. Prepositions will also be reviewed.

Assignment (homework or in-class): Students will be required to identify objects in the classroom and label them. Students will complete worksheets reinforcing the verb HABER and prepositions. For homework, students complete the audio and written workbook assignment for lesson 6.

Resources/materials needed: Spanish book 1 with audio CD.

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Lesson 7

Title of lesson: Verbs / Verbos

Description of lesson: Students will be introduced to the verbs: Querer, Tener, and Necesitar. Students will learn to conjugate these verbs and will learn the concept of conjugating regular Spanish verbs, and will be introduced to the concept of irregular verbs. Students will use these verbs with previously learned vocabulary to express wants, needs, and possessions.Students will be introduced to the past tense.

Assignment (homework or in-class): Students will express their wants needs and possessions in class. Students will also their conjugation flash cards, and be required to conjugate all of the verbs they have learned this far. For homework, students complete the audio and written workbook assignment for lesson 7.Students will watch the **You tube** video //Explanation of Spanish Grammar Rules Preterite Garret Girls// <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">and will turn in notes outlining the video <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">

Resources/materials needed: Flashcards: Double click on the link to these set of flashcards. First click on Familiarize, then Learn, and last Test. Don't forget to play the games HAVE FUN!!!!

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<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Lesson 8

Title of lesson: Food / Comida

Description of lesson: Students will be introduced to vocabulary regarding food. Students will also be introduced to the verb GUSTAR. Students will then be introduced to the vocabulary used in a restaurant.

Assignment (homework or in-class): Students will imitate restaurant situations using the vocabulary and verb structures learned thus far. Students memorize vocabulary from online flashcards. Students will be paired and required to create a conversation using vocabulary learned, and present conversation to the class. For homework, students complete the audio and written workbook assignment for lesson 8.

Resources/materials needed: Flashcards: Double click on the link to this set of flashcards. First click on Familiarize, then Learn, and last Test. Don't forget to play the games HAVE FUN!!!!

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<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Lesson 9

Title of lesson: Shopping / De Compras

Description of lesson: Students will be introduced to vocabulary of merchandise eg. clothes, shoes, electronic devices etc. Students will be introduced to the verb COMPRAR. Students will also familiarize themselves the vocabulary used to conduct a sale.

Assignment (homework or in-class): Students will mock store situations, and express what they want or need, which was learned in previous lessons. Students will memorize the vocabulary from the online flashcards. For homework, students complete the audio and written workbook assignment for lesson 9.

Resources/materials needed: Flashcards: Double click on the link to this set of flashcards. First click on Familiarize, then Learn, and last Test. Don't forget to play the games HAVE FUN!!!!

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<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Lesson 10

Title of lesson: Activities / Actividades

Description of lesson: Students will be introduced to the vocabulary regarding activities such as hobbies, and sports. Students will be introduced to the verb HACER. Students will learn the irregular conjugation of the verb.

Assignment (homework or in-class): Students will converse about what they like to do. Students will add new verb to flash cards. For homework, students complete the audio and written workbook assignment for lesson 10.

Resources/materials needed: Flashcards: Double click on the link to this set of flashcards. First click on Familiarize, then Learn, and last Test. Don't forget to play the games HAVE FUN!!!!

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Description of lesson: Students will take a virtual tour of ancient Mayan and Incan civilization and familiarize themselves with them.

Assignment (in class/ in computer lab): Take Google Earth virtual tour and answer the questions presented at each destination. [|Tour of Ancient Mayan and Aztec Civilizations.kmz]

Resources/materials needed: Computer.

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