7th grade Spanish Syllabus

2019- 20

Resource: Textbook: Español Santillana (1B)

In this program, culture is the framework for learning Spanish. Vocabulary, grammar and the practice of communication are fundamental to develop listening speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Program components: textbook, workbook, biblioteca temática, ebooks,  videos, Descubre online etc.

Grading criteria: Seventh  grade students' grading criteria is as  follows:

Class work                                          15%
Oral participation/ activities            20%
Conduct                                                5%
Tests/ quizzes                                    25%
Final exam                                          35%

Please refer to the Middle school handbook for detailed information about policies and procedures.

7th grade Syllabus

I Quarter
Objectives:

. Introduce oneself and others to identify people and to describe family relationships.
. describe people.
.  express possession.
. identify people and things.
. talk about the parts of the house and furniture, and about household chores and leisure activities.
. express place, movement and existence.
. describe family relationships
. learn and use subject pronouns.
. use the verb estar.
. use the  tener verb
. review target grammar and culture.

  Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,  2..1,  3.1,  4.1, 4.2,  5.1


















































Quarter IV

 

                                 Lesson Plan May 13th-17th.

Quarter IV
Objective:
Review Vocabulary: El universo/The Universe.
Gramatica: Use la conjugacion Porque to express cause. 
La preposicion Por.
Express quantity.
Vocabulary: Geografia.
Express past actions.
Numbers 50-100.
Irregulars verbs in the past: Decir hacer, tener, estar.
Express permission and prohibition.
Cultural Lesson Chile.
 Review:
The present tense.
Present Progressive.
The Preterite.
Verbs: Ser, estar, tener.
Months, seasons, days of the week.
Review: 
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
TEKS: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2.







Quarter III
Review the Present progressive.
Verbs with u>ue roots conjugation review.
Cultural Lesson: Argentina.
Cultural Lesson: Las cataratas de Iguazu.
Learn how to express past actions. Regular verbs -ar in the preterite form.
Express action related to travel.
Express places and past actions.
Vocabulary: Traveling and transportation.
La maleta, el billete, la bolsa, el pasaporte, la agencia de viajes, la oficina de turismo, comprar recuerdos, facturar el equipaje la guia turistica, el mostrador de informacion.
Regular verbs -er and -ir in the preterite.
Verbs Ser and Ir in the past tense.
Give negative commands.
Vocabulary: The city. Localizations and directions.
El imperativo negativo.
Vocabulary: El campo, la ciudad, la playa, la montana, campar, la costa.
Express cause: Using Por and Porque.
El Universo/The Universe Vocabulary
Cultural Lesson: Chile.
Numbers 50-100.
Learn and use indefinitive adjectives to Express Quantity.
Review Ser and Estar.
Grammar review from chapters 5 and 6.

TEKS: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2.

Quarter II

Objective:
Learn to talk about intentions.
Express interest or disinterest in sports.
Learn about hispanic community in the United States.
Learn to express the continuation of an action.
Learn about Mexican culture: El Dia de los Muertos.
Students will learn how to express developing actions.



Quarter II:
Review el Verbo Ir + Infinitive. Expressiones del futuro: Future Expressions.
El Presente Continuo: The Present Progressive: Estar + Gerundio.
Los Deportes: Sports Vocabulario.
Review Reflexive Verbs.
Numbers from 1-50.
Cultural Lesson: Famous Hispanic People.
Thanksgiving Spanish Vocabulary.
Months, Days of the week, Seasons (Review).
Hablar de acciones pasadas: Talk about Past Actions.
Cultural Lesson: El Dia de los Muertos.
Review Hobbies.
Talk about famous athletes from Spanish speaking countries.
Review work places.

TEKS: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.1.

   
                                                  

                                     Spanish Syllabus

Textbook: Espanol Santillana (1B).

Students are guided to develop higher-order thinking skills, which allows them to work independently, in pairs, and in groups. The textbook offers language-learning through authentic target language materials enhanced by the use of technology. Every unit offers cultural lessons from different Spanish speaking countries.

Workbook: Students will find many opportunities to work with the linguistic and cultural components offered. The workbook activities have been designed so that students can work them without having to consult other sources.

Students are required to bring their workbook to class everyday.
 

Grading:

A. 100-90
B. 89-80
C. 79-75
D. 74-70

Tests: Students will be given at least one test per unit.  I will provide a study guide one week before the test.

Retesting: A grade of 80 is the highest grade that can be achieved.

Quizzes: Two quizzes will be given per unit. 

Late Assignments: 
10 points will be deducted for a day late. After that, a grade of zero will be given for the assignment.

Absences:  Students are responsible for makeup work missed due to absences as stated in the SMCS handbook. Students need to schedule makeup tests and quizzes with me.

Tutorials: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:50-3:15.

Parent Conferences:  Contact me by e-mail to schedule a conference as needed.
                                         sbohlin@stmarys-temple.org