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Objectives of the Spanish 1 Course:
Spanish 1 is the beginning of Checkpoint A, the first level of proficiency in the New York State syllabus. The major objective of this Spanish program is to teach the four basic language skills (SPEAKING, LISTENING, READING, and WRITING) by a means of a predetermined number of grammatical patterns and a limited foreign language vocabulary.
Students will…
, Study a foreign language
, Become acquainted with the sounds of the language
, Hear sound/letter correspondence in the foreign language
, Socialize verbally
, Distinguish between correct forms of address (you)
, Verbally gain and provide information
, Persuade another person to take a course of action
, Become acquainted with the culture of the language
, Write simple notes and lists
, Read and understand ads, letters, and forms
, Practice listening and comprehending short passages and conversation
, Broaden their vocabulary base
, Be introduced to the basic grammatical concepts
, Learn to use and change simple verb tenses
, Learn the concept of adjective agreement and position
Topics that will be covered this year are:
Introductory Lessons (the alphabet, numbers 1-100, days of the week, months of the year, seasons, weather, greetings & farewells, courtesy phrases, sports, and colors)
Personal Identification
Family
Education
House and Home
Community and Neighborhood
Food
Shopping
Health & Welfare
Physical Environment
Earning a Living
Leisure
Public Services
Travel