Course Name: Español I (Text- Paso a Paso I Chapters 1-10)	Standards: 1. Students comprehend spoken language with appropriate responses when listening to Spanish. 2. Students communicate by consistently speaking in Spanish. 3. Students comprehend written language through reading a variety of sources in Spanish. 4. Students communicate by writing proficiently in Spanish for level 1. 5. Students develop understanding of other cultures, their geography and practices.
Course Beliefs: 1. Cultural respect 2. Use positive social skills 3. Active involvement in Spanish
Class Strageties: 1. small group activities 2. cultural explorations 3. projects 4. multi-media lessons 5. dialogues 6. Concept Attainment 7. Mystery Activity 8. authentic materials 9. flashcards 10. multiple intelligences 11. Costa, Bloom inquiry
Topics: -introductions -vacations -greetings/gestures -food -geography -feelings -activities -objects -numbers -house -alphabet -family -time -clothing -likes/dislikes -age -school -culture -descriptions -sports -colors -idioms -music -art -seasons/weather -travel -places -monuments -days, months -conversation
	Questions to answer: 1. Can I listen and respond to commands, questions, basic conversation, and gain new information? 2. Can I speak proficiently in a basic conversation given criteria for level one? 3. Can I read level one Spanish material and demonstrate understanding by answering questions and summarizing? 4. Can I write proficiently about a topic given expectations for level one? 5. Can I explain important concepts of the cultures I study?		Behaviors: -Prompt -Respectful -Prepared -Volunteers -Positive -Inquisitive -Polite -Participate -Responsible -Studies independently