HS Spanish Guide

SPANISH LEVEL 1

UNIT 6 CELEBRATIONS

PACING 4-6 weeks

PROFICIENCY LEVEL RESOURCE(S)

KEY LANGUAGE USE

Novice Mid

● Entreculturas Unit 5 & 6 ● Realidades 1 Temas 7A/B ● HS DLI/WL PL Canvas Course ● USBE Standards ● World Language Readiness

INFORM

WIDA Website

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR NOVICE MID PROFICIENCY LISTENING SPEAKING When students exhibit Novice Mid listening pro fi ciency in Spanish language, they can understand: 1. Simple words and phrases about daily activities 2. Simple questions on familiar topics 3. Multi-step directions or instructions, especially when accompanied by gestures and repetition 4. What people say in a short conversation on familiar topics

When students exhibit Novice Mid speaking ability in Spanish, they can: 1. Greet someone in a culturally appropriate manner 2. Introduce self 3. Ask “how are you?” 4. Respond appropriately to the question “how are you?” 5. Answer simple questions to provide basic information 6. Ask simple, formulaic questions 7. Provide simple information on subject matter content When students exhibit Novice Mid writing ability in Spanish, they can: 1. Write basic personal information (name, address, phone number, birth date) 2. Brie fl y describe people or places mostly in list form 3. Respond to simple questions 4. Write simple information related to subject matter content WRITING

READING

When students exhibit Novice Mid reading ability in Spanish, they can read: 1. Words on a list from very familiar topics 2. Very simple information on familiar topics 3. Short, simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or other supportive visuals

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY WITH LANGUAGE EXPECTATIONS Students demonstrate their ability to communicate about leisure activities, social plans, and cultural celebrations by exploring Carnaval in the Dominican Republic or another Spanish-speaking country and creating a presentation about personal interests and community activities. Students: - Express preferences for leisure activities and interests. - Make and respond to simple social plans. - Describe emotions and reactions to activities, events, and celebrations. - Interpret print and audiovisual materials related to Carnaval in the Dominican Republic. - Explore connections between the Dominican Republic and the United States through music, sports, and cultural traditions. - Share information about activities in their community and free time. Possible Evidence of Learning: - Community activities infographic - Social planning role-play - Poster or multimedia project Students use the language functions and features: - Vocabulary related to leisure activities, community spaces, music, and emotions - Musical genres and instruments - Expressions of preference, agreement, and reaction - Future expressions with ir + a + in fi nitive - Af fi rmative and negative expressions - Preterit tense (yo form) to describe past weekend activities

Students create a presentation, display, infographic, video, digital product, or conversation that includes: - Preferred leisure activities and interests. - A simple social plan or invitation.

*Updated 6.23.26