Elementary Spanish is a fun and interactive way for students to learn about the Spanish culture and language. They will learn through engaging stories that help them understand the language in context. In the beginning, they will focus on listening and speaking skills, and later on, they will also learn to read and write in Spanish.
Elementary Spanish courses provide different types of learning materials and opportunities to practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening to the language. They also include reviews of previous lessons to reinforce learning. Each course is designed to connect students with the authentic culture of a specific Spanish-speaking region through art, celebrations, and traditions.
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Module One
Module Two
Module Three
Module Four
All levels of Spanish require independent reading skills. We recommend students begin Spanish sometime during grades 2 or 3, depending on their reading level. Those who are not yet reading independently can take the course, provided an adult is available to read material to the student.
To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students and families are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers because, when teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.
Required Materials – Please view the list of materials before registering.
I can identify vocabulary associated with turtles in Spanish. I can identify musical instruments used in Merengue music in Spanish. I can identify words associated with careers in Spanish. I can Identify types of insects in Spanish. I can interpret evening routine activities in Spanish. I can identify diphthongs with the letter i, a, o, u.
I can interpret directional words in Spanish. I can identify words associated with the native peoples of the Caribbean, los Tainos in Spanish. I can interpret tropical fruits in Spanish. I can interpret math words in Spanish. I can interpret words associated with the rainforest. I can identify the letter combinations of ll, ge, gi, cr, cl, pr and pl.
I can identify vocabulary associated with the Caribbean Sea and Islands in Spanish. I can identify words and expressions related to age in Spanish. I can interpret summer clothing in Spanish. I can interpret the order of things seen using the indefinite articles in Spanish. I can identify types of water activities and equipment in Spanish. I can identify words with the letter combination of qu with e & i, soft c and ch.
I can identify activities done every morning in Spanish. I can describe words and expressions related to Cuban culture. I can compare the singular and plural adjectives in sentences in Spanish. I can interpret courtesy words in Spanish. I can interpret command words in Spanish. I can identify words with blends dr, tr, br, bl, gr, gl, fr, fl.