Grade 7 Unit 1

Unit Title In the House -

Time frame

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to;

Identify rooms and items in homes

Identify household chores

Describe household items

Use prepositions to describe location

Express agreement, disagreement, and obligation

Use and conjugate –ir verbs in the present tense

Use and conjugate the verbs “poner”, “hacer”, and “preferir” in the present tense

Use more possessive adjectives

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

In the House

a. la casa, el apartamento, el piso, el primer piso, el sotano, el garaje, el coche (el carro), la sala de estar, el lavadero, al comedor, la cocina, la sala, el dormitorio, el bano, el jardin, el cuarto, los muebles, la silla, la estufa, el refrigerador, el microondas, el aspejo, la ventana, la puerta, la comoda, la cama, el cartel, el guardarropo (el armario), el escritorio, la alfombra, el cuadro, el sofa, la videocasetera, el equipo de sonida, el sillon, la lampera, la cosa

b. el quehacer, el quehacer de la casa, hacer la cama, sacudir los muebles, lavar los platos, poner la mesa, quitar la mesa, pasar la aspiradora, limpiar el bano, arreglar el cuarto, lavar la ropa, sacar la basura, cortar el cesped(hierba)

c. limpio(a), sucio(a), antiguo(a), modern(a), cuadrado(a), redondo(a), de madera, de cuero, de metal, comodo(a), incomodo(a), bastante, mas

d. estoy, estas, esta, estamos, estan, cerca de, lejos de, encima de, debado de, a la derecha de, a la izquierda de, al lado de, detras de, enfrente de, delante de

e. (no) tener razon, (no) estar de acuerdo, tener que + infinitive (tengo que hacer le cama todos los dias)

f. vivir, escriber, salir (irregular in the yo form “salgo”), yo –o, tu –es, el/ella/Usted –e, nosotros (nosotras) –imos, ellos/ellas/Ustedes –en

g. poner (present): yo pongo, tu pones, el/ella/Usedes pone, nosotros (nosotras) hacemos,

ellos/ellas/Ustedes hacen

hacer (present): yo hago, tu haces, el/ella/Usted hace, nosotros (nosotras) hacemos,

ellos/ellas/Ustedes hacen

preferir e –i e (present): yo prefiero, tu prefieres, el/ella/Usted prefiere, nosotros (nosotras) preferimos,

ellos/ellas/Ustedes prefieren

h. mis, mis, tu, tus, su, sus, nuestro, nuestros, nuestras, su, sus

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Grade 7 Unit 2

Unit Title Body and Health

Time frame One-two weeks

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to;

Identify parts of the body

Ask and tell how someone is feeling

Give and receive medical advice

Use “hacer...que” to tell how long something has been happening

Use and conjugate the verb “dormir”

Use indirect object pronouns with the verbs “gustar”, “encantar”, and “doler”

Use definite and indefinite articles to avoid repetition of nouns

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx

NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

Body and Health a. el cuerpo, la garganta, la pierna, la rodilla, el pie, el dedo del pie, la espalda, el brazo, el hombre, la mano, el dedo la cabeza, el ojo, la oreja, el oido, la nariz, la boca, los dientes, las muelas, el cuello, el estomago, el hospital, la dentist, el dentist, la medica, el medico, derecho(a), izquirierdo(a), la clinica, la fiebre, el dolor b. Ay!, Que pasa?, Mi siento bien/mal, Que te duele?, Que tienes, Como te sientes?, (A mi) me duele(n) (la, el, etc.) ____, No me duele nada, tengo dolor de _______, tengo frio, tengo calor, tengo un resfriado, tengo sueno, tengo gripe, tengo fiebre, me lastime (la, el, etc.)_____,mejor, peor, terrible, estar, enfermo(a) c. Yo creo que.., debes quedarteen la cama, debo quedarme en la cama, llamar, dormer, hacer ejercicio, descansar, ahora, tomar, todavia, ya no, no? d. Cuanto tiempo hace que (te duele la garganta)?, hace (amount of time) que... (hace dos dias que me duele la garganta) e. dormir (present): o –ue yo duermo, tu duermas, el/ella/Usted duermo, nosotros (nosotras) dormimos, ellos/ellas/Ustedes duermen f. me, te, le – me gusta, te gusta, le gusta (encantar, doler) g. Te duele el brazo derecho o el brazo izquierdo? – Te duele el brazo derecho o el izquierdo? (el, los, la, las, un, unos, una, unas)

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Grade 7 Unit 3

Unit Title In the Town

Time frame

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to;

Identify parts of the body

Use verbs to talk about errands in the community

Identify types of transportation

Ask and give directions

Use the preposition “del”

Use and conjugate the verb “ir” in the preterite

Use and conjugate –ar verbs in the preterite

Discuss past activities

Use the numbers 100-1,000

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

a. la ciudad, la comunidad, el correo, la carta, el sello, la targeta postal, la farmacia, el jabon, las pastillas (para la garganta), la pasta dentifrice, el champu, la tienda de regales, el regalo, la biblioteca, los libros, el supermercado, los comestibles, la libreria, la tarjeta de cumpleanos, el banco, el dinero, el parquet, el monument, el partido, la escuela, el estadio, el hotel, la estacion de servicio, la mezquita, la iglesia, la sinagoga, el restaurante, la la plaza, la estacion del tren, el zoologico, el parquet de diversions, el teatro, el cine, la estacion de policia, la estacion del metro, el aeropuerto, la parade del autobus, la cuadra, la esquina, la avenida, la calle, abrir, cerrar, llegar b. enviar una carte, ir a pasear, sacar un libro, devolver un libro, comprar_____, sacar dinero, depositar dinero c. el taxi, el coche, el tren, ir a pie, el autobus, el metrola bicicleta, la moto, el avion, en + type of transportation d. Donde queda _____? Donde esta________?, esta / quesda _______, a la derecha de, a la izquierda de, al lado de, detras de, enfrente de, entre, cerca de, lejos de, A cuantas cuadras de ______?, a (#) cuadras de_____, yo ne se, bueno e. de + el + del (La escuela esta cerca del parque.) f. ir (preterite): yo fui, tu fuiste, el / ella / Usted fue, nosotros (nosotras) fuimos, ellos / ellas / Ustedes fueron g. –ar verbs (preterite): yo –e, yu –aste, el / ella / Usted – o, nosotros (nosotras) –amos, ellos / ellas / ustedes –aron h. anoche, ayer, ayer por la manana, ayer por la tarde, luego, temprano, tarde, ya, la semana, pasada, el mes / ano pasado, Que hiciste ayer?, Adonde fuiste ______?, yo devolve, tu devolviste, yo envie, tu enviaste, yo hice, tu hiciste, yo saque, tu sacaste, yo vi, tu viste, yo deposite, tu depositaste, yo no lo sabia i. cien, ciento, doscientos, trescientos, cuatrocientos, quinientos, seiscientos, setecientos, ochocientos, novecientos, mil

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Grade 7 Unit 4

Unit Title Los Numeros - numbers

Time frame One to two weeks

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to;

count from 1 to 1000

tell and ask for dates

tell and ask for age

tell and ask for phone numbers

tell and ask how many

tell and ask for the time

perform simple math equations in the target language

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

a. 0-100 b. los messes, el ano, enero, febrero, marzo, abril, mayo, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre, noviembre, diciembre, Cual es la fecha de hoy?, Hoy es el ___ de ___., la semana, lunes, martes, miercoles, jueves, viernes, sabados, domingo, Que dia es hoy?, Hoy es____? Que dia es manana?, Manana es ____, Que dia fue ayer?, Ayer fue ____, Cuando es tu cumpleanos?, Mi cumpleanos es el ___ de ___., Cuando es ___?, Es el ___ de ___, el primero c. Cuantos anos tienes?, Tengo ___ anos, Cuantos anos tiene ___? Tiene ___ anos. d. Cual es tu numero de telefono?, Es... e. Cuantos ____hay?, Cuantas ___ hay? Hay ___ ___. f. Que hora es?, Son las ___ y ___ de la (manana, tarde, noche), Es la una y ___ de la (manana, tarde, noche), y media

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Grade 7 Unit 5

Unit Title The Environment: conservation, endangered species

Time frame One to two weeks

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to:

Identify items in the natural environment

Identify ways to protect the environment

Use and conjugate the verb “decir” in the present tense

Use and conjugate the verb “saber” in the present tense

Create informal commands

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

a. La Tierra, al medio ambiente, la gente, la naturaleza, formar parte de, el oceano, la ballena, el delfin, la tortuga, los peces, el salmon, el tiburon, tienen escamas, viven en el agua, las plantas, las flores, los arboles, los animales, las aves, el pajaro, el murcielago, el canario, el avestruz, tienen plumas, vuelan, los mamiferos, el caballo, la vaca, el perro, el gato, el elefante, el gorila, el tigre, el lobo, el oso, el jaguar, alimentan a sus hijos con leche, son de sangre caliente, los reptiles, la serpiente, la iguana, tienen patas cortas o no tienen patas, son de sangre fria, la selva tropical, el aire el lago, el rio, el bosque b. en peligro de extinction, puro(a), contaminado(a), la amenaza, el peligro, la fabrica, el transporte publico, apagar, deber, poder, proteger (yo protejo), conservar, reciclar, reducir (yo reduzco), separar, usar, la energia, saber, (no) hay que + infinitive, (no) vale la pena, a la vez, el centro de reciclaje, la botella de plastico (el plastico), la botella de vidrio (el vidrio), la lata de aluminio (el aluminio), la guia telefonica, el carton, el abrigo de piel (la piel), montar en bicicleta, la madera, la revista, el periodic c. decir (present tense): yo digo, tu dices, el / ella / Usted dice, nosotros (nosotras) decimos, ellos / ellas / Ustedes dicen d. saber (present tense): yo se, tu sabes, el / ella / Usted sabe, nosotros (nosotras) sabemos, ellos / ellas / Ustedes saben e. informal commands *use the present tense el / ella / Usted form of the verb *attach object pronouns at the end of the command *irregular command forms: decir = di, hacer = haz, poner = pon

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Grade 7 Unit 6

Unit Title Sports and Leisure Activities

Time frame One to two weeks

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to;

Identify hobbies and pastime activities

Use expressions that tell “when”

Tell with “whom” (using the preposition “con”)

Use expressions that show excitement and disappointment

Use the forms of “ir” in the present tense and to understand the preposition “a” (with the definite articles la and el)

Tell the future

Identify places in relation to leisure activities

Use the forms of “estar” in the present tense to show location and a temporary state of being

Extend, accept, or decline invitations

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

a. el pasatiempo, el beisbol, el futbol Americano, el voleibol, el futbol, el tenis, el basquetbol, jugar ___ (jugar beisbol), ir de pesca, ir a una fiesta, ir de compras, jugar videojuegos, ir al cine Cual es tu pasatiempo favorito?, Mi pasatiempo favorito es ____, Que quieres hacer?, Yo quiero _____ b. despues (de), despues de las clases, hoy, manana, por la manana, por la tarde, por la noche, el (los) lunes, el (los) martes, el (los) miercoles, el (los) jueves, el (los) viernes, el (los) sabado(s), el (los) domingo(s), el fin de la semana, los fines de la semana, generalmente, a veces, siempre, todos los dias, el invierno, la primavera, el verano, el otono, Que haces los (dia de la semana)?, Me gusta ___ los ___?, Que haces en el verano (el invierno, etc.)?, Me gusta __ en ___ c. conmigo, contigo, con ___, mi(s) amigo(s), mi(s) amiga(s), mi familia, solo, sola, Con quien te gustaria___? d. Claro que si! Claro que no!, Genial!, Que lastima!, de nada, No me digas!, lo siento e. ir (present): yo voy, tu vas, el /ella/ usted va, nosotros (nosotras) vamos, ellos / ellas, Ustedes van ir + a + la... / ir + a + el = ir + al... (Yo voy a la biblioteca. / Yo voy al cine.) f. ir+ a + infinitive (Yo voy a jugar futbol.) Que (vas) a hacer el (viernes)? Yo voy a _________ g. el campo, la playa, la piscina, el centro comercial, el parque, el gimnasio, el parque de diversiones, adonde (vas)?, Yo voy a ____, Por que?, porque, Cuando (vas) a ___?, Yo voy a ___ ele (los) ____ h. estar (present): yo estoy, tu estas, el /ella / Usted esta, nosotros (nosotras) estamos, ellos / ellas / Ustedes estan, cansado(a), ocupado(a), enfermo(a), Donde (estas)?, Yo estoy en ____ i. Te gustaria ___?, Me gustaria ___, yo puedo, tu puedes, Puedes ____?, No puedo ____porque ____, Quieres ir ___?, Yo quiero ir ___? Que te gustaria hacer en ___?, Estas ocupado(a) el ___ a las ___?

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Grade 7 Unit 7

Unit Title El Día de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead

Time frame One week

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites

Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences

Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar

Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance

Art Connection: calavera (skeleton/skull) construction, painted masks, flowers

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to:

Identify Mexico, Mexico City, and Puebla on the map.

Understand the history and importance of Day of the Dead in Mexican and Central American culture

Identify regional customs and celebrations of this holiday.

Understand the history of Day of the Dead (indigenous & Spanish beliefs)

Recognize music specially composed for the holiday

Name foods especially prepared for holiday

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx

NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

Vocabulary: el día de los muertos, el día de los angelitos, calavera, calaveras de azucar, ofrenda, copal, flores, mole, indigenos, nativos, españoles, fiesta, almas, familia, el día de todos los santos, velas, margaritas, comida, las tumbas, atole, pan de muertos, calacas, cempasuchil

Using the internet, research the customs/traditions of Spanish-speaking countries where holiday is celebrated and also those of the Aztec celebration

Creation of personal ofrendas (altars)

Creation of paper cempasuchil

Students will create/design a calavera (skull)

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DVD entitled “El Dia de Los Muertos”

Grade 7 Unit 8

Unit Title El Cinco de Mayo/the 5th of May

Time frame One week

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites

Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences

Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar

Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance, maracas

Art Connection: Papel Picado

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to:

Identify Puebla (Mexico), France, and the United States on the map

Name the countries/cities involved in the famous Battle of Puebla

Indicate the leaders of the forces involved in the Battle of Puebla

Understand the importance of this holiday in Mexican-American culture

Identify Mexico’s Independence Day and understand the difference between Cinco de Mayo and Mexico’s Independence Day

Outline the events leading up to the Battle of Puebla

Discuss Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States and Mexico

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx

NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

Vocabulary: Puebla, la Guerra, campesinos, el dia de la independencia, celebracion, la comida, la musica, la batalla, Francia, Frances, Napolean, General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin, President Benito Juarez, España, Español, la plaza

Food, music, folkloric dancing,

Mexicans and Latinos living in California during the American Civil War are credited with being the first to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the United States

Students will review Cinco de Mayo DVD

Art activities: maracas, papel picado, piñatas

Internet research on Cinco de Mayo – oral presentations

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DVD entitled “Cinco de Mayo”

Grade 7 Unit 9

Unit Title Verbs and grammar

Time frame two weeks

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to;

Use and conjugate –ar, -er, -ir verbs in the present tense

Use and conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense (ir, estar, ser, dar, hacer, tener, poner, salir)

Use and conjugate verbs with irregular first persons (caer, poner, salir, traer, dar. hacer)

To use and conjugate stem changing verbs in the present tense (jugar, dormir, costar, doler, poder, probar, empezar, cerrar, pensar, preferir, querer)

Use present tense verbs in complete sentences

Understand subject/verb/adjective placement

Recognize and use possessive pronouns

Recognize and use definite and indefinite articles

Recognize and use prepositions

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

Verbs: - ar verbs (present tense): yo - o, tu – as, el /ella/ Usted – a, nosotros (nosotras) – amos, ellos / ella / Ustedes – an er verbs (present tense): yo – o, tu – es, el/ ella/ Usted – e, nosotros (nosotras) – emos , ellos/ ellas / Ustedes – en ir verbs (present tense): yo – o, tu – es, el / ella / Usted – e, osotros (nosotras) – imos, ellos / ellas / Ustedes – en

Irregular verbs: ir, estar, ser, dar, hacer, tener, poner, salir

Possessives – mi, tu, su, nuestro(a), mio (a), mios (as), tuyo (a), tuyos (as), suyo (a), suyos (as)

Definite articles – el, la, los, las; indefinite articles – un, unos, una, unas

Prepositions – de, a, encima (de), abajo (de), al lado (de), para, a la derecha, a la izquierda, cerca (de), lejos (de), detras (de), enfrente (de), entre

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Grade 7 Unit 10

Unit Title Saludos – Greetings

Time frame One week

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites

Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences

Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar

Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance

Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to;

Use appropriate responses in greetings

Introduce oneself and to ask someone else’s name

Use appropriate questions and responses in providing personal information

Use appropriate responses to oral directions and commands

Use proper verb conjugation when answering greetings questions

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx

NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning

How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

a. hola, buenos dias, buenos tardes, buenas noches, mucho gusto, igualmente, adios, hasta luega

b. Como te llamas?, me llamo ___, De donde eres?, soy de ____, Cuantos anos tienes?, tengo __ anos, Cuando es tu cumpleanos?, mi cumpleanos es el ____ de (month), Como estas”, estoy bien (mal, regular), Que tal?, bien (mal), Que color (no) te gusta? (no) me gusta el color _____, Que (no) te gusta hacer?, (no) me gusta ____, Que (no) te gusta comer / beber, (no) me gusta(n) _____, Te gusta(n) ___?

c. Por favor, gracias, de nada, si, no, claro, cierra (cierren) la puerta / ventana, abre (abran) la puerta / ventana, date la vuelta, presta attencion, repitan, levantate (levantense) a pie, sientate (sientense), apaga la luz, enciende la luz, Puedo ir al bano?, Puedo tomar una bebida de agua?, Puedo sacarle punta a mi lapiz?

d. SS will create dialog using saludos vocabulary and puppets.

e. verbs: estar, ser, llamarse, tener, comer, beber, gustar(se), poder, sentar(se), ir

Resources

Overhead projector

PowerPoint presentations

Internet Resources

Books and Manuals

Worksheets

Grade 7 Unit 11

Unit Title Spanish-speaking countries and Alphabet

Time frame One week

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites

Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences

Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar

Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance

Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to;

Identify Spanish-speaking countries on a map

Classify Spanish-speaking countries by regions

Understand Native American influence on Spanish language and culture

Identify and use Spanish alphabet

Correctly pronounce vocabulary

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx

NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

A. Spanish-speaking countries: Spain, Argentina, Venezuela, Chile, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Cuba,Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Dominican Republic,Puerto Rico, Ecuatorial Guinea

B. Spanish-speaking countries are located in North America, Central America, South America, Europe and Africa.

C. Indigenous cultures: Mesoamerica, Mestizos, Taino, Olmec, Mayan, Aztec

D. Spanish alphabet: a, be, ce , che, de e, efe, ge, hache, i, jota, ka, ele, eme, ene, ñ, o, p, cu, ere, erre, ese, te, u, ve, doble v, equis, igriega, zeta.

E. Four extra Spanish letters: ch, rr, ll, n.

F. Students will spell names in Spanish physically, orally and written.

G. Students will orally spell words in Spanish and write down words dictated in Spanish.

H. Students will research Native American Art and musical instruments.

Resources

Overhead projector

PowerPoint presentations

Internet Resources

Books and Manuals

Worksheets

Grade 7 Unit 12

Unit Title The Media

Time frame One to two weeks

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites

Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences

Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar

Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance

Art Connection: Famous Painters, Spanish and Native American art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to;

To identify types of T.V. shows/movies

To describe types of T.V. shows/movies

To express opinions using “pensar que”

To express time and to indicate duration

To make comparisons using “mas + adjective + que” and “menos + adjective + que”

To make superlative statements

To use direct object pronouns with infinitives

To use the preterite of the verb “ver”

To use the indirect object pronouns “nos” and “les”

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx

NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning

How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

El, canal, el programa, la actriz, el actor, el programa de detectives, la comedia, el programa musical, un concierto, la telenovela, el programa deportivo, el anuncio, el programa educativo, las noticias, los dibujos animados, el programa de hechos de la vida real, el programa de entrevistas, el documental, el pronóstico del tiempo, la película, una película romantico, una película de terror, una película de ciencia ficción, una película del oeste, una película de aventuras, una película musical

La clase (de), demasiado, divertido(a), emocionante, tonto(a), triste, más, menos, el/ la /los / las mejor es), el / la / los peor(es), aburrir (me aburre), aburrido(a), dar miedo a (me dan miedo a las películas de terror), fascinar (me fascina) interesar (me interesa), cómico(a), fascinante, ineresante, realista, un poco, largo(a), corto(a), en blanco y negro, en colores, dar + movie or T.V. program, deber

¿Qué piensas?, sobre, yo pienso que, por eso

Resources

Overhead projector

PowerPoint presentations

Internet Resources

Books and Manuals

Worksheets

Grade 7 Unit 13

Unit Title ¿Cómo eres? – How are you?

Time frame One week

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites

Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences

Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar

Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance

Art Connection: famous artists, Spanish and Native American Art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to:

Describe themselves

Find outh what other people are like

Talk about what people like and don’t like to do

Compare their likes and dislikes with other people’s

Explain what “friendship” means in Spanish-speaking countries

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx

NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning

How will this unit contribute to the overall development of subject-specific and general skills?

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

Vocabulario: ayudar en casa, ir al cine, el cine, ¿Qué te gusta hacer?, (A mí) me gusta(n), generoso, generosa, tacaño, tacaña, impaciente, paciente, ordenado, ordenada, desordenado, desordenada, trabajador, trabajadora, perezoso, perezosa, gracioso, graciosa, serio, seria, atrevido, atrevida, prudente, deportista, artistico, artistico, (yo) soy, (tú) eres, amable, callado, callada, tocar la guitarra, estudiar, escuchar música, practicar deportes, hablar por teléfono, cocinar, ver la televisión, dibujar, leer, ir a la escuela nadar, patinar

Extended written practice/homework

SS will log onto www.pasoapaso.com for additional practice and activities

Puppet shows, guided drawings, charades. overheads to reinforce vocabulary and verb conjugations

Internet research to learn more about “plazas” where friends can rest, talk, “people watch”, sit in a café, or patronize vendors

Students will research common physical greetings of Spanish-speaking countries

Resources

Overhead projector

PowerPoint presentations

Internet Resources

Books and Manuals

Worksheets

Grade 7 Unit 14

Unit Title La Comida – Food

Time frame One week

21st Century Themes

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Interdisciplinary focus and technology integration

Technology: Internet Websites

Social Studies Connection: maps, continents, Hispanic Culture, Native American and African American influences

Language Arts Connection: verbs, grammar

Music Connection: songs, instruments, dance

Art Connection: famous artists, Spanish and Native American Art

Stage 1: Integrate essential questions, big ideas and learning targets, and ensure it can be differentiated and assessed

Learning Targets-students will be able to:

Tell what they like and don’t like to drink

Give reasons for their food and drink preferences

Say whether they are hungry or thirsty

Compare and contrast eating customs in Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States

Assessment

Individual and group projects

Homework

Tests

Oral questions

Differentiation

Hands-On Activities

Kinesthetic Activities

Re-teach and Enrichment Activities

Cooperative Learning (Flexible Grouping)

Stage 2: Backward planning: from the assessment to the learning activities through inquiry

Content Standards

http://www.njcccs.org/Worldclassstandards.aspx NJ Core content standard 7.1 A, B, C strands

Approaches to Learning

Oral proficiency skills

Writing skills

Literacy skills

Learning Experiences and Suggested Activities

Vocabulario: el desayuno, el pan tostado, el cereal, el huevo, el jamón, elos waflés, los panqueques,

el almuerzo, las frutas, las papas fritas, la hamburgesa, los sandwiches, el tomate, el queso, la

ensalada, el sandwich de jamón y queso, la cena, la sopa de tomate, la sopa de pollo, el pescard, el

bistec, la carne, la sopa de verduras, el pollo el arroz, el pavo, las papas al horno, el pan, las

verduras, la mierenda, las galletas, ¡Qué asco!, ¿verdad?, más or menos, siempre, nunca, las

bebidas, un refresco, la limonada, la leche, el agua, el jugo de naranja, los refrescos, el café, el té, el

té helado horrible, las frutas, el plátano, las uvas, la naranja, la manzana, la sandía, las zanahorias, la

lechuga, los guisantes, las judias verdes, la cebolla, tener hambre, tener sed, preferir, hablar, comer

Extended written practice/homework, Paso a Paso A textbook, workbook

SS will log onto www.pasoapaso.com for additional practice and activities

Puppet shows, guided drawings, overheads to reinforce vocabulary and verb conjugations

Internet research to learn more about meal hours and customs of Spanish-speaking countries

Menu creation in Spanish

Read “Chocolate” book by Robrt Burleigh to learn about the history and manufacture of chocolate

Resources

PowerPoint presentations

Internet Resources

Books, Manuals, Worksheets