UNIT 1: IDENTITY & DAILY LIFE REVIEW
| Theme | Personal Identity and Daily Life |
| Target Proficiency | Novice High → Intermediate Low |
| ACTFL Communication Modes | Interpretive: Understand texts about identity and routines. Interpersonal: Exchange information about daily life. Presentational: Present information about oneself. |
| Can-Do Statements | Describe routines and responsibilities. Share personal identity information. Ask and answer questions. |
| Key Vocabulary Themes | Daily life, identity |
| Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool) | Review of present tense, past tenses, sentence expansion |
| Cultural Connections | Daily life across cultures |
UNIT 2: WORK, CAREERS & FUTURE PLANS
| Theme | Careers and Aspirations |
| Target Proficiency | Intermediate Mid |
| ACTFL Communication Modes | Interpretive: Understand career texts. Interpersonal: Discuss future plans. Presentational: Present goals. |
| Can-Do Statements | Talk about jobs. Discuss future plans. Describe goals. |
| Key Vocabulary Themes | Careers, future |
| Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool) | Future and conditional |
| Cultural Connections | Work culture |
UNIT 3: CITY & COMMUNITY
| Theme | City & Community |
| Target Proficiency | Intermediate Low–Mid |
| ACTFL Communication Modes | Interpretive: Understand descriptions of cities, places, directions, and itineraries.Interpersonal: Ask for and give directions; discuss transportation, places, and activities; make suggestionsPresentational: Describe a city or community; present directions; create itineraries and recommendations. |
| Can-Do Statements | Understand information about places and landmarks.Follow written and spoken directions.Ask for and give directions clearly.Discuss community spaces, transportation, and activities.Describe a city or an ideal community.Recommend places to visit. |
| Key Vocabulary Themes | Places in the city, transportation, landmarks, community spaces, activities |
| Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool) | Hay / Está(n); prepositions of location; ir + a; commands (tú affirmative and negative; optional nosotros); sequencing words |
| Cultural Connections | Plazas and public spaces; public transportation systems; historic districts; comparisons of city design, daily life, and community values |
UNIT 4: HEALTH & WELLNESS
| Theme | Health and Wellness |
| Target Proficiency | Intermediate Low |
| ACTFL Communication Modes | Interpretive: Understand health texts. Interpersonal: Give and receive advice. Presentational: Describe health situations. |
| Can-Do Statements | Describe symptoms. Give advice. Role-play health scenarios. |
| Key Vocabulary Themes | Health, symptoms |
| Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool) | Commands, intro to subjunctive |
| Cultural Connections | Healthcare systems |
UNIT 5: RELATIONSHIPS & SOCIAL LIFE
| Theme | Interpersonal Relationships |
| Target Proficiency | Intermediate Low |
| ACTFL Communication Modes | Interpretive: Understand texts about relationships. Interpersonal: Express emotions and opinions. Presentational: Describe relationships. |
| Can-Do Statements | Talk about friendships. Express feelings. Give opinions. |
| Key Vocabulary Themes | Relationships, emotions |
| Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool) | Subjunctive with emotions |
| Cultural Connections | Cultural views on relationships |
UNIT 6: NATURE & ENVIRONMENT
| Theme | Environment and Society |
| Target Proficiency | Intermediate Mid |
| ACTFL Communication Modes | Interpretive: Understand informational texts. Interpersonal: Discuss issues. Presentational: Present opinions. |
| Can-Do Statements | Describe environmental issues. Express concern. Propose solutions. |
| Key Vocabulary Themes | Environment, issues; nature |
| Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool) | Subjunctive, impersonal expressions |
| Cultural Connections | Environmental practices |
UNIT 7: ART & LEISURE
| Theme | Media and Expression |
| Target Proficiency | Intermediate Mid |
| ACTFL Communication Modes | Interpretive: Music and texts about art and artists. Interpersonal: Discuss perspectives. Presentational: Express opinions. |
| Can-Do Statements | Discuss media. Express opinions. Analyze messages. |
| Key Vocabulary Themes | Art, leisure activities |
| Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool) | Conditional |
| Cultural Connections | Famous artists |
UNIT 8: CULTURE, TRADITIONS & CELEBRATIONS
| Theme | Cultural Celebrations |
| Target Proficiency | Intermediate Mid |
| ACTFL Communication Modes | Interpretive: Understand cultural texts. Interpersonal: Discuss traditions. Presentational: Describe celebrations. |
| Can-Do Statements | Describe traditions. Compare celebrations. Explain customs. |
| Key Vocabulary Themes | Holidays, traditions |
| Language Structures (Grammar as a Tool) | Past tenses review; If…then review; conditional; imperfect subjunctive |
| Cultural Connections | Cultural celebrations |
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