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¡Bienvenidos a la clase de Español Uno!
Course Syllabus
Course Outcomes:
Spanish 1A and B are designed to expose the beginning language learner to the
language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Oral and written communication
skills will be stressed in the present and immediate future.
Spanish 1A and B incorporates the Five C’s (National Standards) of World
Language Education: Communication, Cultures, Communities, Comparisons and
Connections.
First Trimester (Spanish 1A)
I.
¡Hola, Bienvenidos! (Etapa Preliminar)
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G.
Greet people (Greetings, variations on good-bye)
Introduce yourself (Spanish names, titles)
Say where you are from (Spanish speaking countries)
Exchanging phone numbers (numbers 1-10)
Say which day it is (days of the week)
Spell words in Spanish (Alphabet, Accent marks, Pronunciation)
Understand class commands (Classroom phrases)
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B.
C.
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E.
F.
Greeting others
Introduce others
Say where people are from
Express likes and dislikes
Grammar: Familiar vs. Formal, Subject pronouns, Ser + de, Gustar + infinitive
Culture: Latin Americans in the US, Last names, Hispanic influences in the US
II.
¡Bienvenido a Miami! (Unit 1 Etapa 1)
Mis Buenos Amigos (Unit 1 Etapa 2)
III.
A. Describe Others (Appearance, Personality)
B. Describe clothing (Clothing, colors)
C. Grammar: Definite/indefinite articles, Noun Adjective Agreement
D. Culture: Tejano, La charreada, La Fiesta Brava
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Te presento a mi familia (Unit 1 Etapa 3)
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G.
Describe family (Family members)
Ask and Tell ages (Numbers 11-100)
Give dates (Months)
Talk about birthdays
Express possession
Grammar: Tener, Possession using de, Possessive adjectives
Culture: La Quinceañera, Hispanic celebrations, Dates in Spanish
First Trimester Exam – Etapa Preliminar, Unit 1- Etapa 1-3
Second Trimester (Spanish 1B)
I.
Un día de clases (Unit 2 Etapa 1)
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B.
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F.
II.
¡Un horario dificíl! (Unit 2 Etapa 2)
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B.
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E.
F.
G.
Talk about schedules (Schedule words and Activities)
Ask and tell time (Time Vocabulary)
Ask questions (Interrogative words)
Say where you are going (Places
Request food (Snacks)
Grammar: Ir, Telling time, Estar + location
Culture: Food, School schedules
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B.
C.
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E.
Discuss plans (After-schools plans)
Sequence events (Activities, Adjectives)
Talk about places and people you know (Places)
Grammar: Ir+a+infinitive, Present tense –er, -ir verbs, Irregular yo forms, personal a
Culture: El Zócalo, Mealtime, Museo Nacional de Antropología
III.
IV.
Describe classes (School subjects, At school)
Describe classroom objects (Class objects, Computer)
Say how often you do something
Discuss obligations
Grammar: Present tense –ar verbs, Adverbs of frequency, Tener que, Hay que
Culture: Education in Latin America, La Universidad Autónoma de México
Mis actividades (Unit 2 Etapa 3)
¡Me gusta el tiempo libre! (Unit 3 Etapa 1)
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B.
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G.
V.
Extend invitations (Accepting, Declining)
Talk on the phone (Phrases for phone conversations)
Express Feelings (Emotions)
Say where you are coming from
Say what just happened
Grammar: Estar + adjectives, Acabar de + infinitive, Venir,
Culture: Bomba y plena, Puerto Rico, La musica
¡Deportes para todos! (Unit 3 Etapa 2)
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B.
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VI.
Talk about sports (Sports and Equipment)
Express preferences
Say what you know
Make comparisons
Grammar: Jugar, Stem-changing e>ie, Saber, Comparatives
Culture: Béisbol, La Fortaleza, Puerto Rico and the US
EL tiempo en El Yunque (Unit 3 Etapa 3)
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B.
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E.
Describe the weather (Weather and Seasons)
Discuss clothing accessories (Clothing, Style, Accessories)
State an opinion
Describe how you feel (Tener expressions)
Grammar: Tener expressions, Weather expressions, Present Progressive
Second Trimester Exam – Unit 1 Etapa 1-3, Unit 2 Etapa 1-3