The main for fifth grade is to advance students’ proficiency in Spanish by expanding their vocabulary, reinforcing grammar concepts, and deepening their understanding of Hispanic cultures. Through engaging activities and authentic language use, students will enhance their ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written Spanish, preparing them for more complex language challenges and cultural interactions.
Scope and Sequence
Scope and Sequence
Unit 1: Nicaragua – Nos conocemos
- Saludos y despedidas
- La familia
- Los amigos
- Las despedidas
Unit 2: Paraguay – ¿Cómo vivimos?
- El lugar donde vivimos
- La ropa y los colores
- La casa y el vecindario
- La comunidad
Unit 3: México – Vamos a aprender
- Las actividades en la escuela
- Las actividades después de la escuela
- Las vacaciones
- Los eventos
Unit 4: Costa Rica – Los animales
- Las mascotas
- Los animales de la granja
- Las fábulas
- Los animales del zoológico
Unit 5: Cuba – Nos cuidamos
- Los alimentos
- Las comidas
- Las sensaciones
- La buena salud
Unit 6: Chile – Nuestro ambiente
- Las estaciones y el tiempo
- Los viajes y los mapas
- La geografía y el clima
- Los lugares históricos
Unit 7: Venezuela – ¿Cómo funciona?
- El trabajo
- La tecnología
- Las profesiones
- El mundo del trabajo
Unit 8: España – Nuestras celebraciones
- Las celebraciones
- Las costumbres y tradiciones
- Las fiestas
- Los personajes históricos
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Preliminary Unit2
- Unit 1: Nicaragua – Nos conocemosHow do we use language to build relationships in the community? Objectives: 1. Greet and say goodbye to adults and children. 2. Name family members. 3. Introduce themselves to new friends. 4. Describe the location of places and people. 5. Interact appropriately with people of different ages.6
- Unit 2: Paraguay - ¿Cómo vivimos?How do we build communities that support us in our daily lives? Objectives: 1. Name the rooms in a house and places in a neighborhood. 2. Talk about clothing. 3. Describe household chores. 4. Talk about community workers and the places they work. 5. Identify practices, places, and services that support the daily life of people in Paraguay.2
- Unit 3: México – Vamos a aprenderHow does education influence our life? Objectives: 1. Describe their classes and their school supplies. 2. Talk about how they like to spend their free time. 3. Talk about a vacation. 4. Talk about special events and activities. 5. Identify and compare free time and school activities in Mexico and in their own school and community.1
- Unit 4: Costa Rica – Los animalesHow does our relationship with animals support our communities? Objectives: 1. Talk abut their pets, what they look like, and what they eat. 2. Discuss farm animals and their care. 3. Recognize the role animals play in literature by reading a fable. 4. Describe zoo animals. 5. Identify the different connections of animals to other communities and one's own.2
- Unit 5: Cuba – Nos cuidamosHow do we care for ourselves and others in our community? Objectives: 1. Talk about food and setting the table. 2. Describe what they eat and understand how to use Mi Plato. 3. Identify the five senses. 4. Say what hurts them using the verb doler. 5. Discuss how they and others stay healthy. 6. Compare and contrast traditional foods and music of Cuba with food and music they enjoy.1
- Unit 6: Chile – Nuestro ambienteWhat are important factors that affect our choices? Objectives: 1. Talk about the seasons, the weather, and what they like to do at different times of the year. 2. Talk about means of transportation and where places are located. 3. Discuss the different types of geography and climate in Chile. 4. Talk about historical places using the verb visitar. 5. Describe seasons, geography, weather, and historical sites and compare how these factors relate to activities and travel choices in Chile and in their own country.1
- Unit 7: Venezuela - ¿Cómo funciona?How do our actions and decisions affect our future? Objectives: 1. Talk about professions. 2. Discuss technology and inventions. 3. Discuss their future careers. 4. Use the future tense of verbs. 5. Discuss technology and jobs in Venezuela and compare them with those in the U.S.2
- Unit 8: España – Nuestras celebracionesHow do traditions and celebrations reflect the values of a community? Objectives: 1. Identify and describe Spanish holidays and celebrations. 2. Talk about Spanish customs and traditions. 3. Discuss important Spanish historical figures using past-, present-, and future-tense verbs. 4. Compare traditional community and family celebrations in Spain with celebrations in their own communities.1
