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This unit covers basic pronunciation & conversation.

Essential Questions:

1. Can I correctly pronounce all of the letters in the Spanish alphabet?

vowels

Extra Spanish sounds

ñ as in baño

ll as in llamo

rr as in burro

silent h

g says h

2. Can I explain the following grammar concepts:

1. Nouns/gender

2. Article/noun agreement

3. Spanish subject pronouns

4. Formal vs. informal tone

3. Can I hold a conversation in Spanish in which I can:

1. Greet someone formally & informally

2. Ask someone 3 different questions to get to know them better

3. Answer in a complete sentence from  a list of basic questions that someone might ask me

4. Say goodbye

4. Can I explain the difference between the formal & informal tone in Spanish?

1. Identify formal sentences in Spanish

2. Identify informal sentences in Spanish

5. Can I understand basic Spanish conversations?

6. Can I WRITE a basic Spanish conversation (FINAL PROJECT)

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This unit covers conversations about our families.

Essential Questions:

Can I identify 10 family member words in Spanish?

Can I use the verb ser correctly in a sentence?

Can I use the verb estar correctly in a sentence?

Can I match articles, nouns & adjectives correctly?

Can I use the acronym DOCTOR to explain when to use the verb ser?

Can I use the acronym PLACE to explain when to use the verb estar?

Can I use the verb tener in a variety of contexts?

Can I correctly use and identify Spanish numbers through 1000?

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Believe it or not is WAY easier to read Spanish words than English words.

If you can pronounce the Spanish sounds, you can read in Spanish.

Most of the letters make the same sounds as they do in English - but there are a few exceptions.

Watch the video below and repeat along with it to practice the Spanish letter sounds.

Pay special attention to the vowels!

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Spanish Alphabet and Pronunciation Practice

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Practice reading this short Spanish poem by Douglas Wright & then check yourself on my recording below.

You can send me a recording of you reading the poem if you would like feedback.

La Poema:
En una tela de araña

—se me ocurre fantasear—,

esas gotitas de lluvia

deben quedar muy bonitas:

¡como un hermoso collar!

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You'll want to brush up on your English grammar before we begin :)

Watch the video & take notes if you like. Make sure you understand before you move on!

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PARTS OF SPEECH 📚 | English Grammar | Learn with examples

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Task 3: Understand nouns, gender & articles in Spanish

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Task 3: Understand nouns, gender & articles in Spanish

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Review the following study sheet:

read the notes (and/or)

watch the videos (AND...)

take the quizzes to check understanding

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Holly Tellander
{You can call me Holly or Profe (pro-fay) Holly}

email: holly.tellander@gmail.com

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Class Format - How does this class work?

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Class Format - How does this class work?

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This is a project-based learning (PBL) class.

Everyone can move through the class material at their own pace.

**You may choose to work with a partner on any unit/project - or you may choose to work through the material/projects by yourself :)

If you are a complete beginner, you should start with UNIT 1.

(The units are labeled at the top of this board. Do you see them?)

If you would like to start with a different unit - talk with me (Holly) first to get your plan approved :)

In each unit, move through the tasks in order. You can move at your own pace.

Each task has a way to check your understanding. Be sure you understand the skill for each task by taking the quiz or doing the practice/check that goes with it.

At the end of each unit there will be some project options to give you a chance to demonstrate your mastery of the unit topics.

To turn in your project, email it to me and be prepared to set a time to present your project to me for discussion & review.

After project presentation & approval, you can move on to the next unit!

When you have finished the project for unit 6 you have covered all Spanish 1 grammar & vocabulary and are ready for Spanish 2!

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Subject pronouns in English are: I, you, he, she, we, you all, & they.

Study the sheet below to better understand the subject pronouns in Spanish. You will need to understand them before we can talk about verbs or speak in Spanish :)

Directions:

Watch the video.

Ask questions if you don't understand by sending me an email!

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Take the Google Forms quiz to check your understanding of Spanish subject pronouns.

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This Quizlet list will give you a way to practice/memorize several common questions and answers (both in formal and informal tone) that you can use to complete your final project for this unit.

Directions: Practice until you can accurately recall each of the phrases in the Quizlet.

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Task 5: Understanding the difference between FORMAL & INFORMAL tone in Spanish.

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Task 5: Understanding the difference between FORMAL & INFORMAL tone in Spanish.

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Spanish speakers use different tones for speaking formally versus informally.

If you don't use the formal tone when it is expected - it can seem rude. So, it's important to understand when and how to use the formal tone versus the informal tone.

Directions:

Use this study sheet to learn more about this topic

Complete the practice to check your understanding at the end (plus a video of me explaining the answers to the worksheet)

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FINAL PROJECT PREP TASK (listening option)

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FINAL PROJECT PREP TASK (listening option)

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These two project prep tasks will help you prepare to present your final project.

You can choose whether you'd like to watch a video of me explaining the project - which you can find here in this post...

OR - you can choose the next post if you'd just like to read on your own.

Either way, this document will help you prepare for your FINAL PROJECT which you need to complete to move beyond UNIT 1.

YOU ARE ALMOST THERE!

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Final Project Prep Task - Conversation/Formal/Informal.webm

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FINAL PROJECT PREP TASK (Reading only option)

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FINAL PROJECT PREP TASK (Reading only option)

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Review the conversations in the document below.

Make sure you can understand what you read.

Use this prep document to help you as you move on to your final project.

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UNIT 1 FINAL PROJECT: WRITE A CONVERSATION

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UNIT 1 FINAL PROJECT: WRITE A CONVERSATION

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Follow the directions at the document below to complete the FINAL PROJECT for UNIT 1.

BUENA SUERTE!

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Spanish 1: Unit 1 Project: Write a Conversation

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In this short video you can watch two native Spanish speakers practicing different conversations in Spanish using the formal & informal tone.

IMPORTANT:
1. Turn on CC (closed captions)
2. Click on the settings gear and choose 'auto translate' and then select ENGLISH.
3. That way you can listen in Spanish and read in English!

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How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish | Greetings and Introductions

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Bien hecho!

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personal a
verb conjugation (ar, er, ir)

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Make a copy of the attached document and add it to your Google Drive.

Follow the directions to complete all pages.

Share the assignment with me once it is completed using the share button.

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Each unit has specific vocabulary that you should learn.

Directions:

Use the Quizlet resources to memorize these family words. (You don't have to memorize all of the words before you can move on from this task, but you should try to have a good many of them memorized before you leave this unit!)

Revisit this Quizlet list often throughout this unit to get these family member words and adjectives into your long term memory!

HOT TIP: Download Quizlet app onto your phone and review the lists when you are riding in the car or before you binge YouTube :)

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Task 3: Using Adjectives to describe people & things

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Task 3: Using Adjectives to describe people & things

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Use the study guide below on adjectives to make sure you understand how adjectives work.

The study guide covers basic adjectives (words that describe nouns) AND possessive adjectives (adjectives that describe possession: my, your, his, her, our, their, etc.)

Do all study activities to check your understanding before you move to the next task.

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Task 4: Adjective, noun, article agreement Quiz

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Task 4: Adjective, noun, article agreement Quiz

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Take this quick Google Form quiz to be sure you understand

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Quiz for Adjective, Noun, Article agreement

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In Spanish articles, nouns and adjectives must agree in gender and quantity. Use this quiz to test yourself on your understanding of this idea.

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This short video will help you wrap your head around the very IMPORTANT topic of verb conjugation.

After watching you should be able to explain why we conjugate verbs.

If you need more help to understand - just ask!

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Task 6: The verbs 'ser'  & 'estar' (to be)

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Task 6: The verbs 'ser'  & 'estar' (to be)

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Now that you know HOW to conjugate - it's time to practice with two new verbs.

Use your study strategies with the attached document to make sure you understand how to use and conjugate the verb ser.

{Study Strategies: take notes, listen again, pause and think, talk to someone about it, etc.}

There are 4 comprehension check worksheets in the document below - be sure to do both and submit before moving on.

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Independent Study is for students who feel as if they have an advanced grasp of the Spanish language and would prefer to work independent of the 6 units. 

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Independent Study is for students who feel as if they have an advanced grasp of the Spanish language and would prefer to work independent of the 6 units. 

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Independent Study requires weekly initial approval from the instructor and frequent check-ins to discuss progress, make adjustments and co-create a final project plan.

Choose one of the project options below prior to your initial conference.

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Minimum of 6 episodes - one per unit.

*more info coming

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Minimum of 6 videos - one per unit.

*more info coming

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Virtual magazine/publication - minimum of 6 pages - one per unit

*more info coming

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Website (free is fine) dedicated to developing Spanish language comprehension - minimum of 3 pages (multiple units/page)

*more info coming

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Task 7: Talking about age! (Tener+ numbers!)

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Task 7: Talking about age! (Tener+ numbers!)

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In this task you will learn to talk about how old people are and use another very common Spanish verb - tener (to have).

This verb - tener - is a very useful Spanish verb. You'll use everything you've learned about conjugation so far and apply it to this new verb.

Use the study guide below to learn more about how to conjugate and use this verb!

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Complete the tasks in the Google Slide presentation & share with me for feedback.

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Complete the exercises at the Google slide to check your understanding of tener expressions.

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Watch this short video on the patterns that numbers follow.

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Practice these numbers!

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Spanish Numbers up to 10.
Spanish Numbers up to 20.
Spanish Numbers up to 30.
Spanish Numbers (by tens) up to 100.
Spanish Numbers (by hundreds) up to 1000…

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See the project requirements & directions in the attached document.

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Bonus/Extra: Watch this Spanish Conversation about Families :)

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Bonus/Extra: Watch this Spanish Conversation about Families :)

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I love this YouTube channel for learning Spanish - in this video they talk about their family members.

Practice makes progress - listen and see what you can understand!

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Learn Spanish Conversation | Family Problems

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Move on to UNIT 3!