Interpretive: Understand basic greetings, numbers, dates, and spelled words.Interpersonal: Exchange basic personal informationPresentational: Present simple information about oneself.
Can-Do Statements
Greet others and say goodbye politely.Introduce themselves and others.Share name, age, and origin.Spell words and use numbers in context.
Key Vocabulary Themes
Greetings and farewellsName, age, originDays, months, numbers, alphabet
Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool)
Subject pronounsPresent tense of serGender and number agreement
Cultural Connections
Formal vs. informal greetingsNaming customs
UNIT 2: SCHOOL LIFE & SCHEDULES
Category
Details
Theme
School and Daily Academic Life
Target Proficiency
Novice Mid
ACTFL Communication Modes
Interpretive: Understand schedules and school information.Interpersonal: Ask and answer questions about school.Presentational: Describe classes and schedules.
Can-Do Statements
Talk about classes and schedules.Ask and respond to classroom questions.Describe what they do at school.Tell time in simple contexts.
Key Vocabulary Themes
School subjects and schedulesClassroom objects and expressionsNumbers and telling time
Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool)
Present tense of regular -AR verbsBasic sentence structure (S + V + O)
Cultural Connections
School schedules in Spanish-speaking countriesClassroom norms
UNIT 3: FAMILY, FRIENDS & DESCRIPTIONS
Category
Details
Theme
Relationships and Personal Descriptions
Target Proficiency
Novice Mid
ACTFL Communication Modes
Interpretive: Understand descriptions of people and families.Interpersonal: Exchange information about family and friends.Presentational: Describe people.
Can-Do Statements
Describe family members and pets.Talk about physical appearance and personality.Express possession.Compare people.
Key Vocabulary Themes
Family members and pets Physical and personality traitsColors and adjectives
Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool)
Tener and ser (present)Adjective agreementPossessive adjectives
Cultural Connections
Family roles and traditions
UNIT 4: HOBBIES & PASTIMES
Category
Details
Theme
Free Time and Interests
Target Proficiency
Novice Mid → Novice High
ACTFL Communication Modes
Interpretive: Understand descriptions of hobbies.Interpersonal: Discuss likes and dislikes.Presentational: Describe activities.
Can-Do Statements
Talk about hobbies and free-time activities.Express likes and dislikes.Say when activities take place.Ask others about preferences.
Key Vocabulary Themes
Leisure activities and sportsDays and times of dayPreference expressions
Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool)
Gustar and similar verbsInfinitives
Cultural Connections
Popular activities and sports
UNIT 5: FOOD & MEALS
Category
Details
Theme
Food, Meals, and Restaurants
Target Proficiency
Novice Mid → Novice High
ACTFL Communication Modes
Interpretive: Understand menus and restaurant language.Interpersonal: Order food.Presentational: Describe food preferences.
Can-Do Statements
Order food and drinks politely.Ask for items.Respond appropriately in restaurants.Talk about food preferences.
Key Vocabulary Themes
Table settings and utensilsRestaurant phrases
Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool)
Polite requestsReview of gustar
Cultural Connections
Mealtime customs and etiquette
UNIT 6: DAILY ROUTINES
Category
Details
Theme
Daily Life and Routines
Target Proficiency
Novice Mid → Novice High
ACTFL Communication Modes
Interpretive: Understand descriptions of routines.Interpersonal: Exchange information about routines.Presentational: Describe a daily routine.
Can-Do Statements
Describe daily routines.Ask and answer questions about habits.Talk about times of day.Compare routines.
Key Vocabulary Themes
Daily actionsPersonal careTime expressions
Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool)
Reflexive verbsReflexive pronoun placement
Cultural Connections
Daily schedules in Spanish-speaking cultures
UNIT 7: WEATHER & SEASONS
Category
Details
Theme
Weather and Seasonal Life
Target Proficiency
Novice Mid → Novice High
ACTFL Communication Modes
Interpretive: Understand weather information.Interpersonal: Discuss weather and clothing.Presentational: Describe weather and seasons.
Can-Do Statements
Describe the weather.Choose clothing for weather conditions.Talk about seasonal activities.Ask about the weather.
Key Vocabulary Themes
Weather expressionsClothingSeasonal activities
Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool)
Hace, hay, estáIrregular “yo” verbsInfinitives
Cultural Connections
Climate differences and seasonal traditions
UNIT 8: COMMUNITY & PLACES IN TOWN
Category
Details
Theme
Community and Daily Life
Target Proficiency
Novice High
ACTFL Communication Modes
Interpretive: Understand maps and signs.Interpersonal: Ask for and give directions.Presentational: Describe places in town.
Can-Do Statements
Talk about places in the community.Give and follow directions.Describe errands and activities.Ask for information.
Key Vocabulary Themes
Places in townCommunity activitiesTransportation and directions
Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool)
Ir + a + placePrepositions of locationQuestion wordsReflexive verbs (review)
Cultural Connections
City layouts and public transportation
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