El Monte Union High School District
Course Outline
May 2011
High School: District
Title: Spanish 1P
This course meets
graduation requirements:
Transitional*_______(Eng. Dept.
Only)
Sheltered
(SDAIE)*____Bilingual*___
AP**
Honors**
Department:
Foreign Language
Grade Level (s):
9-12
Semester
Year
Department/Cluster Approval
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English
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Health & Safety
Math
Physical Education
Science
Social Science
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Year of State Framework Adoption_____
*Instructional materials appropriate for English Language Learners are required.
**For AP/Honors course attach a page describing how this course is above and beyond a regular
course. Also, explain why this course is the equivalent of a college level class.
1. Prerequisite(s):
None
2. Short description of course which may also be used in the registration manual:
Spanish 1P is a standards based course intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of
the Spanish language. Spanish 1P is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. The four
basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are taught throughout the course.
Communication skills, cultural and linguistic awareness are emphasized with the use of total physical
response (TPR), CDs, videos, DVDs, music, research, and other culturally related assignments and
projects. Spanish 1P fulfills the "E" A-G college requirements for 1 year of a foreign language at a
high school.
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Students will develop the necessary skills for basic communication in Spanish. Students will be able
to listen to and understand, speak, read, and write simple statements, questions and answers in
Spanish.
3. Describe how this course integrates the schools ESLRs (Expected School-wide Learning
Results):
This is site specific.
4. Describe the additional efforts/teaching techniques/methodology to be used to meet the needs of
English Language Learners:
The teacher employs a variety of techniques to enhance comprehensibly input. Some methods
include graphic organizers, hands-on materials, realia, videos, music, games and the use of
manipulatives.
5. Describe the interdepartmental articulation process for this course:
The foreign language teachers meet on a regular basis (e.g. through department meetings) to share
ideas and to attend workshops for professional growth. Spanish is a multidisciplinary course in that it
covers a broad range of concepts including Western Civilization, linguistics, art, history, geography,
grammar and literature.
6. Describe how this course will integrate academic and vocational concepts, possibly through
connecting activities. Describe how this course will address work-based learning/school to
career concepts:
This course begins to prepare students linguistically and culturally to communicate successfully in a
pluralistic American society and abroad. The advantages of multilingualism in entering a variety of
fields such as politics, international business, or diplomacy are recognized. Also, careers such as
translator, interpreter, teacher, and guides in official setting are discussed.
7. Materials of Instruction (Note: Materials of instruction for English Language Learners are
required and should be listed below.)
A. Textbook(s) and Core Reading(s): One of the following texts will be used:
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Voices y Vistas, Scott Foresman, 1992
Ven Conmigo 1, Holt, 2003
Paso a Paso 1, Scott Foresman, 1996
Avencemos, McDougal Littell, 2007
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B. Supplemental Materials and Resources:
 Any resources provided by the publishers of the text used at the site
 Videos, CDs, Computer software, internet, maps, transparencies
C. Tools, Equipment, Technology, Manipulatives, Audio-Visual:
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Audio equipment to record and listen
Headphones
Projectors
Document projectors
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Objectives of Course: the objective of this course are set by the Standards for Foreign Language
Learning (see below)
Standards for Foreign Language Learning
COMMUNICATION
Communicate in Languages Other Than English
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Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain
information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions
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Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language
on a variety of topics
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Standard 1.3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience
of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
CULTURES
Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
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Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship
between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied
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Standard 2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship
between the products and perspectives of the culture studied
CONNECTIONS
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
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Standard 3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other
disciplines through the foreign language
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Standard 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive
viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures
COMPARISONS
Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
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Standard 4.1: Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language
through comparisons of the language studied and their own
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Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture
through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
COMMUNITIES
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World
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Standard 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school
setting
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Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using
the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
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Unit detail including projects and activities including duration of units (pacing plan)
See attached curricular map for pacing.
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Indicate references to state framework(s)/standards (If state standard is not applicable then
national standard should be used)
Standards are taken from the National Standards (see curricular map: pacing guide)
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Student performance standards
Standards for Foreign Language Learning (see above - #8 first bullet)
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Evaluation/assessment/rubrics
TASK
Assessments (Tests, Quizzes, Final, other…)
Participation/Class work (may include writing
assignments)
Homework
Other (projects, notebooks, notes, reports...)
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Include minimal attainment for student to pass course
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60
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B
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D
F
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PERCENTAGE
40
30
15
15
Spanish 1P
Curricular Map: Pacing Plan
First Semester
6 Weeks
Vocabulary
Grammar
Culture
Greetings
Alphabet
Numbers 1-100
Time
Days/dates
Snack foods/beverages
After school activities
Colors
Weather
Describing yourself and
others
Ser
Gustar
Subject pronouns
Definite/indefinite articles
Noun/adjective agreement
Punctuation
Regular present tense -ar
verbs
Maps
Maps
Cultural comparisons
Proper ways to greet in
different Spanish speaking
countries
Vocabulary
Grammar
Culture
Describing classes/subjects
School supplies
Feelings
Food
Describing places in the city
Describing location
Frequency words
Numbers 101-200
Estar
Question words
Expressions with Tener
Present tense of ir
Present tense –er verbs
Present tense –ir verbs
Prepositions
Intro to irregular verbs
Idioms
Day of the Dead
Food from Spanish
speaking Countries
Discussion of school
norms/grading scale, etc.
Vocabulary
Grammar
Culture
Numbers 200+
Family
Giving dates
Seasons
Clothing
Possessive adjectives
Celebrations
Comparatives
Surnames
Intro to stem changing verbs
e-ie
Direct object pronouns
12 Weeks
18 Weeks
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Second Semester
6 Weeks
Vocabulary
Grammar
Culture
Restaurant
Describe a house
Describe household items
Chores
Making plans
Stem change verbs o-ue
Stem change verbs e-i
Ser vs. Estar
Affirmative tú commands
Irregular verbs
Ir + a + infinitive
Celebrations
Music
Social norms/table norms
Currency
Vocabulary
Grammar
Culture
Sports
Fitness
Stem change verbs u-ue
Stem change verbs o-ue
Saber vs. conocer
Personal ( a )
Preterite of –ar verbs
Latin Sports/athletes
Nutritional/cultural habits
Vocabulary
Grammar
Culture
Health
Parts of the body
Daily routines
Affirmative and negative
words
Preterite of –er , -ir verbs
Irregular verbs preterite
Intro to reflexive
Nutritional/cultural habits
12 Weeks
18 Weeks
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Spanish 1P Committee Members:
Sandra Guerrero
Wanda Mc Carger
William Reyna
Minnie Rodriguez
Carolina Sunada
Alma Trujillo
Rosemead High School
Mountain View High School
South El Monte High School
Mountain View High School
South El Monte High School
El Monte High School
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