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Language
and
Level /
Grade
Spanish
Novice Mid
9th - Freshman
Theme/Topic
Approximate
Length of
Unit
Approximate
Number of
Minutes
Weekly
Who am I?
Essential
Question
Goals
What should
learners know
and be able to
do by the end of
the unit?
Interpretive Mode
Summative
Performance
Assessment
These tasks
allow learners
to demonstrate
how well they
Three Weeks
5 Hours
Appendix I.
have met the
goals of the
unit.
They are
integrated
throughout the
unit.
The template
encourages
multiple
interpretive
tasks.
The
interpretive
tasks inform
the content of
the
presentational
and
interpersonal
tasks.
The tasks
should
incorporate
21st Century
Skills.
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Daily Life in Spain
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Presentational Mode
Interpersonal Mode
Students will present the family collage that they made, describing
themselves and their families, including family members, family
traditions, family background and origin.
Appendix I.
Cultures
(Sample
Evidence)
Indicate the
relationship
between the
product,
practice, and
perspective.
Making Connections
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Connections
(Sample
Evidence)
Language Comparisons
Comparisons A mi familia le gusta viajar (My family likes to
(Sample
travel)
Evidence)
Communitie
s
Cultural Comparisons
Reasons for distinct practices and traditions.
How does your family differ from the stereotypical idea of a
family?
Lifelong Learning
Consider the role that family plays in your life and the
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(Sample
Evidence)
Connections
to Common
Core
Interpersonal Communication Novice Mid Communicate on very familiar topics using a variety of words and
phrases that have been practiced and learned.
Interpretive Listening Novice High Understand words, phrases, and simple sentences related to everyday life;
sometimes understand the main topic of what is heard.
Presentational Speaking Novice Mid Present information about self and other familiar topics using a variety of
words, phrases, and practiced expressions.
Toolbox
Language Functions
Related Structures /
Patterns
En comparacin (In
comparison)
Creo que (I believe that)
En realidad (In reality), En
mi opinion (In my opinion)
Vocabulary Expansion
Tier 1
Family Content
Tier 2
Hablar con/Platicar con (To speak with)
Comunicar (To communicate)
Apreciar (To appreciate)
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your family.
Able to think
more about ones
way of living,
Interpersonal,
family
Interpretive
interactions and
practices.
Summarize and
express thoughts
Presentational
about families and
their importance.
Resources
Textbook - En espaol!
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C, W
Technology Integration
Poll Everywhere: Beginning of lesson Students will
create a word wall, including words that describe
Family.
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