1st grade Spanish Syllabus 2011-2012

Greetings, Goodbyes, Polite and Common Expressions (REVIEW)

• Uses greetings and goodbyes
• Introduces his/her self to classmates
• Uses polite and common expressions
• Asks and responds to the question “What is your name?”
• Asks and responds to the question “How are you?”

Colors, Shapes, and Descriptions (REVIEW)

• Identifies the color of an object
• Identifies the size of an object
• Identifies shapes
• Classifies objects according to color, shapes, and size
• Uses colors and shapes to describe objects

Body parts (REVIEW)

• Identifies parts of the body and face
• Uses the verb “tener” to describe the body
• Writes out descriptions of body parts

Calendar

• Recites the days of the week
• Recites the months of the year

• Places the days of the week in order
• Places the months of the year in order
• Identifies today’s, yesterday’s, and tomorrow’s date

Weather/Seasons

• Describes the weather outside
• Differentiates between different types of weather
• Describes the weather throughout each season
• Identifies the four seasons of the year

Alphabet

• Recites the Spanish alphabet

• Identifies each individual letter of the alphabet
• Recognizes each letter by its sound
• Spells words using the letters

Numbers

• Counts objects with numbers 0-50
• Writes out the names for the numbers 0-50
• Correctly orders numbers 0-50

School

• Uses classroom commands appropriately
• Identifies objects in the classroom
• Asks and responds appropriately to the question “What is this?”

Family and Friends

• Identifies family members and friends
• Describes family members

Animals

• Identifies common animals
• Expresses likes and dislikes regarding animals
• Uses adjectives to describe animals
• Writes out descriptions of animals

Spanish-speaking world

• Discusses Spanish holidays and culture
• Identifies where Spanish is spoken in the world
• Recognizes flags from Spanish-speaking countries