HS Spanish Guide

Canyons School District

Instructional Supports Department

WORLD LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE SECONDARY OVERVIEW Canyons School District's World Language Instructional Guides are aligned to the Utah World Language Core Standards for Pro fi ciency and the 2024 ACTFL Pro fi ciency Guidelines. Together, these frameworks describe what students should know and be able to do with language as they develop pro fi ciency and intercultural competence. The instructional guides are designed to support pro fi ciency-based planning and instruction. Additional guidance on World Language Best Practices, Core Instructional Strategies and AI Recommendations is included to support effective instructional planning, meaningful language learning, and responsible use of AI as a professional tool. HOW TO USE THE INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDES 1. Start with the Year-at-a-Glance - Use the Year-at-a-Glance to review the recommended sequence, pacing, and topics for the course. Adjust as needed to meet student needs, your school calendar, and available instructional resources. 2. Navigate to the Unit Guide - Each unit guide provides instructional support aligned to the unit's learning goals. 3. Review the Key Language Use and End-of-Unit Competency - These sections identify the primary language purpose (e.g., inform, explain, persuade) and describe what students should know and be able to do by the end of the unit. 4. Use the Learning Progressions - Learning progressions describe what students can typically do at the targeted pro fi ciency level in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Use them to plan instruction and monitor language development. 5. Increase Access - Use Scaffolding in Action to support students who need additional language access and Extension activities to challenge students who are ready to deepen and expand their language use. Planning Tip: Start with the End-of-Unit Competency , use the Learning Progressions to determine where students are, and select scaffolds or extensions to help every learner move forward. Collaborate with your PLC to make instructional decisions that are developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, and responsive to student needs.

SAMPLE SCOPE & SEQUENCE

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL

Semester 1

Semester 2

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

Units 1-3

Units 4-6

Units 1-3 (a)

Units 1-3 (a) or 4-6 (b)

Unit 4-6 (B)

WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSES AND PROFICIENCY LEVELS Generally, the world language classes offered in CSD are aligned with the level of language pro fi ciency a student acquires over time. Updated 6.25.26