https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6 This course outline is designed to provide the backbone of an introductory-level Spanish course for high school students. I modeled this course from my experiences at high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels of my Spanish studies. en-us 2023-02-07 00:27:55 UTC 2023-03-03 02:45:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1ea-1f1e6.png srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470947666 This section outlines what students should be able to do at the Novice Low level of Spanish. For North Carolina Standards, at the end of 1 year of Spanish classes, students should be at the next level above Novice Low, which is Novice Mid, in all areas except one. For that reason, I have included Novice Low standards. ]]> 2023-02-07 00:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470947666 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470948594 This section outlines the first section of NC World Languages Standards (Novice Low Level). ]]> 2023-02-07 00:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470948594 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470949738 This is a continuation of the first section of NC World Languages Standards (Novice Low level).]]> 2023-02-07 00:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470949738 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470951032 This is another continuation of the first section of NC World Languages Standards (Novice Low Level). ]]> 2023-02-07 00:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470951032 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470959328 This image highlights how proficiency is measured according to NC Standards. Since this class is being designed for high school introductory Spanish, my students will be Level I according to state standards. ]]> 2023-02-07 00:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470959328 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470961692 This section begins to highlight the Novice-Mid proficiency level according to NC standard. For all areas, with one exception, students should be performing at the Novice Mid level after completion of one year of Spanish studies. ]]> 2023-02-07 00:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470961692 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470963699 This chart highlights the level of proficiency a student should have upon exiting each level of Spanish classes offered in North Carolina. This is a Spanish I class, so my students should be at the Novice Mid level in all areas except Presentational Speaking, where they should be measuring at Novice Low level.]]> 2023-02-07 00:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470963699 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470964852 This is a continuation of NC Standards for World Languages at the Novice Mid level. ]]> 2023-02-07 00:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470964852 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470965242 This is a continuation of NC Standards for World Languages at the Novice Mid level. ]]> 2023-02-07 00:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470965242 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470965449 This is a continuation of NC Standards for World Languages at the Novice Mid level. ]]> 2023-02-07 00:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470965449 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470968460 How can we use our Spanish skills to reduce bias, stereotypes, and prejudice?]]> 2023-02-07 00:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470968460 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470968647 Adaptation, Community, Perspective, Cooperation, Innovation, Technology, Communication, Interdependence, Society, Language]]> 2023-02-07 00:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470968647 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470968741 Countries, Dialects, Conversation, Family Dynamics, Culture, Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Slang, Politics, Travel, Maps, Social Structure]]> 2023-02-07 00:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470968741 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470969028 1. What effect does understanding Spanish language and respective cultures have on building global community?

2. How does a language impact a society? 

3. How are Spanish and English similar? How are they different?

]]> 2023-02-07 00:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470969028 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470969470 1. Does the United States have a national language? 

2. What percentage of the global population speaks Spanish?

3. What is a dialect? How many dialects of Spanish exist? 

4. What percentage of the U.S. population speaks Spanish?


]]> 2023-02-07 00:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470969470 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470969767 1. How does understanding Spanish, as a non-native speaker, work to create unity in a society?

2. What products that we use regularly come from a Spanish-speaking country?

3. Why is learning another language important?]]> 2023-02-07 00:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470969767 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470970075 1. Should Spanish classes be mandatory in the United States school systems?

2. Should the United States require basic English skills on the citizenship test? 

3. How do we stop bias, prejudice, and stereotypes from spreading? ]]> 2023-02-07 00:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470970075 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470975449 When I was in my Intro to Spanish I class in my undergraduate studies, my Spanish professor did an activity with us that allowed us to experience hands-on, real-world learning. She set up a "market" in our classroom. Each student had a grocery list with pictures of the items we needed to purchase. Next, we had to ask the merchant if they had that item in stock, ask the price of the item, ask the total cost of our items, pay for the items, all while engaging in basic conversation. This helped us to see how to use Spanish in a real-life situation, and I have never forgotten this experience. I started regularly shopping at the Spanish market in town after this class experience because I had the confidence to be able to engage in basic interpersonal conversation. Instead of a written test, I would have various scenarios set up around the classroom. Students would be provided the scenario, then they would have to use their knowledge of vocabulary and their speaking skills to guide me through their chosen scenario. By opting to have an oral/presentation-style assessment, students can focus on the practicality and real-world usage of the content instead of stressing over learning content to simply pass a test. ]]> 2023-02-07 01:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2470975449 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471015156 Vocabulary, Dialects, Music, Art, Sports, Travel, Politics, Games, Television/Film]]> 2023-02-07 01:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471015156 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471029856 My advisor during my undergraduate studies started every lesson with a song in Spanish. The songs would be from different genres, including more Spanish-dominated genres, such as cumbia, and would feature artists from various Spanish-speaking countries. This song is from a group from Argentina, and this song is about Buenos Aires. By providing us with a variety of music throughout each course, the students got to see similarities and differences in music from various countries. This helped me to really connect with the content, since my minor was in music. This also demonstrates to students how even if we can not understand every single detail, there will always be ways to understand people regardless of language knowledge. By using student interests, students will become more engaged. (Side note: I searched for this band's live album when I studied abroad in Argentina, and it is a regularly listened to album in my car.) ]]> 2023-02-07 02:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471029856 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471032369 This was another example my professor showed my Spanish I class during my undergraduate studies. This was another song I strongly connected with. ]]> 2023-02-07 02:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471032369 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471034889 This movie touches on a the cultural celebration of Dia de Los Muertos, Day of the Dead. I would show this movie in Spanish (English Subtitles). By allowing my students to see a movie that they are probably familiar with in its native tongue, they will start to make the connection between the language, music, and celebration in a more authentic setting. I would do this lesson in late October, leading up to November 1st, which is Dia de Los Muertos. ]]> 2023-02-07 02:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471034889 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471039792  My high school Spanish teacher used this cheesy video to help us learn the countries and capitals of South America in Spanish. This song still lives rent-free in my head 9 years later. Even if I did not get my bachelor's degree in Spanish, I would still remember this song. This is a wonderful example of how to make facts "stick" by using music and repetition. ]]> 2023-02-07 02:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471039792 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471041495 This is the Central America version of the South America video above. Again, I still remember these concepts 9 years later because of these songs. ]]> 2023-02-07 02:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471041495 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471052334 The first step to learning any language is learning the alphabet and how it is pronounced. This is the exact video my high school Spanish teacher used for my Spanish I class. By using a video that is bilingual, it will help to eliminate some anxiety students may have about learning a new language. An introductory Spanish class should start off more bilingual and slowly move towards being completely in the target language. ]]> 2023-02-07 02:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471052334 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471055730 This lesson plan is from the Cervantes school. I have attended two Cervantes-associated schools in two different Spanish-speaking countries. This program is considered the peak of Spanish language-learning excellence. By allowing students to see what is being taught at prestigious programs such as this one, students can start to develop confidence in themselves and in their ability to learn a new language. ]]> 2023-02-07 02:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2471055730 srr3828 https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2502038470 1. How can we use technology to effectively communicate in Spanish?
2. In what ways do dialects and slang make learning a language difficult? Are there ways that they make learning easier?
3. How can we use Spanish to build community?
4. Looking at the maps of Spanish-speaking countries, what conclusions can you draw about early settlers in these countries? ]]> 2023-03-03 02:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/srr3828/s6a2fd2co9do0em6/wish/2502038470