1. 7mo grado Unit 1: ¡ Mucho Gusto! Students will be able to introduce and give a brief description of themselves. Students will follow and talk about classroom routines. Students will understand that a person’s cultural background affects many aspects of their life. Unit 2: Nuestro Mundo Students will be able to map out a trip to a Spanish Speaking destination. Students will understand that different parts of the world contain vast differences as well as close similarities. Unit 3: ¿Quién soy yo? Students will be able to describe themselves their feelings, and their likes and dislikes. Students will understand the significant impact Spanish speaking countries have on their lives.

2. 8vo grado Unit 1: ¿Quiénes somos? Students will be able to describe themselves, their families and friends and their likes and dislikes. Students will understand the significant impact Spanish speaking countries have on the United States. Unit 2: Nuestro Mundo Students will be able to discuss their daily life and compare their world to that of teens from Latin America. Students will understand and appreciate the uniqueness of all cultures. Unit 3: El Mercado y las compras Students will be able to discuss what they do, wear and buy in different settings. Students will understand that fashion and how things are bought reflect a culture. Unit 4: ¡Vamos a celebrar! Students will be able to describe special occasions and family holidays and how they celebrate them. Students will understand the cultural significance of celebrations in Latin America.

3. 3 modes of communication Interpretive Mode: activities and tasks that measure the student’s ability to understand what s/he READS, HEARS, and SEES, including CULTURAL INFORMATION. Interpersonal Mode: activities and tasks that measure the student’s ability to COMMUNICATE SPONTANEOUSLY WITH OTHERS ORALLY and in WRITING. Presentational Mode: activities and tasks that measure the student’s ability to PREPARE AND PRESENT information as well as cultural knowledge ORALLY and in WRITING to an audience.

4. Background