The main goal for eighth grade is to deepen students’ understanding of advanced vocabulary and complex grammar structures. Through interactive activities, authentic materials, and real-world language use, students will enhance their ability to communicate fluently and accurately in both spoken and written Spanish, preparing them for advanced language proficiency and cultural competence in higher levels and beyond.
Scope and Sequence
Scope and Sequence
Unit 5: España – La salud en España
- Desafío 1: Hablar del cuerpo y de los sentidos
- Desafío 2: Expresar acciones habituales
- Desafío 3: Expresar estados físicos
- Desafío 4: Dar órdenes y consejos
Unit 6: Estados Unidos – Los pasatiempos en casa
- Desafío 1: Dar órdenes y consejos
- Desafío 2: Expresar intención
- Desafío 3: Expresar el desarrollo de una acción
- Desafío 4: Hablar de deportes
Unit 7: Argentina – De viaje por tierra de gauchos
- Desafío 1: Hablar de acciones pasadas
- Desafío 2: Expresar acciones relacionadas con los viajes
- Desafío 3: Expresar lugar y acciones pasadas
- Desafío 4: Dar órdenes negativas
Unit 8: Chile – La naturaleza en los Andes
- Desafío 1: Expresar causa
- Desafío 2: Expresar cantidad
- Desafío 3: Expresar acciones pasadas
- Desafío 4: Expresar permiso y prohibición
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 13 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Preliminary Unit1
- Unit 5: España – La salud en EspañaHow are health and hygiene routines a reflection of our cultural practices and perspectives? Objectives: 1. identify the body parts and their basic functions. 2. Make descriptions using the five senses. 3. Organize daily hygiene routines. 4. Use reflexive pronouns. 5. Talk about physical and emotional conditions. 6. Discuss basic illnesses, basic remedies, and healthy lifestyle choices. 7. Give commands and advice. 8. Express habits. 9. Explore cultural aspects of Spain.6
- Unit 6: Estados Unidos – Los pasatiempos en casaHow does culture affect our work and leisure activities? Objectives: 1. Identify professions and workplaces. 2. Express future career paths. 3. Give commands. 4. Express free-time activities. 5. Talk about intentions. 6. Demonstrate interest in certain hobbies. 7. Express the continuation of an action. 8. Show interest of disinterest in sports. 9. Associate sports equipment. 10. Express understanding of the differences between the Spanish words for "to play". 11. Explore various aspects of the Hispanic culture in the United States.2
- Unit 7: Argentina – De viaje por tierra de gauchosWhy is travel an important learning experience? Objectives: 1. Talk about past actions. 2. Discuss the different modes of transportation. 3. Use travel vocabulary. 4. Express actions related to travel. 5. List travel necessities and accessories. 6. Talk about destinations and accommodations. 7. Express when actions happened in the past. 8. Give negative commands. 9. Specify locations and give directions. 10. Describe the customs, geographical aspects, and diversity of Argentina.2
- Unit 8: Chile – La naturaleza en los AndesWhat is a person's role in the care of the planet? Objectives: 1. Wish someone good luck, express admiration, and state quantity. 2. Learn about the universe through the text. 3. Express cause. 4. Describe the geographical and political divisions of a country. 5. Quantify in uncertain terms. 6. Describe nature and the environment. 7. Reflect on past actions. 8. Express permission and prohibition. 9. Explore the cultural aspects of Chile.2
