Connections
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Reinforce and further their knowledge of other
disciplines through the Spanish language
(e.g., convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to
Centigrade; use information about products,
climate, and economies of Spanish speaking
countries for projects in social studies; convert
currency using appropriate math formula)
•
Acquire information and viewpoints through
Spanish resources (e.g., use the instructions
from a Spanish science book to conduct an
experiment; find information on an approved
Spanish Internet site; use Spanish-English
dictionaries)
Language Use and Structure
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Use the form and function of words in phrases
and in simple sentences to communicate
effectively
•
Demonstrate an understanding of verb
agreement by making verbs agree with nouns
orally and in writing
•
Express action using the future substitute
•
Use the verb form of “ir”
•
Discuss the differences in subject pronouns
•
Compare sentence structure in Spanish
and in English
•
Discuss the differences in idioms
•
Observe the differences in pluralization and
notes the limited number of irregular plurals
in Spanish
•
Use adverbs
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Use comparisons and superlatives to express
likes and dislikes
Cultural Awareness
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Demonstrate awareness of culture including
perspectives, practices, and products (e.g.,
discuss the African influence in Latin America;
use the Internet to listen to music of the
indigenous people of Latin America; create a
simple example of indigenous art; list names of
cities in the United States that are derived from
Spanish)
•
Demonstrate awareness of the contributions
made by people of various cultures (e.g.,
research and talk about famous Spanish
people such as those that appear on Spanish
coins and bills; discuss the contributions of the
indigenous people of Latin America)
•
Discuss how cultural differences sometimes
lead to stereotyping and prejudice
•
Research and share information about Latin
America with a variety of audiences such as
children in lower grades
STUDY SKILLS
Research and Resources
•
Effectively use key words, indexes, cross
references, and letters on volumes to find
information
•
Use complex representations of information
(e.g., maps, charts, photos) to find information
•
Identify new information in a text and be able to
use it
•
Use reference materials including parts of a
book, library systems, dictionaries, encyclopedia,
and maps to locate specific information
•
Use chapter and section headings, topic
sentences, and summary sentences to construct
the main ideas
•
Use the various parts of a book (e.g., index,
table of contents, glossary, appendix) to gather
information
•
Understand commonly used technical terms in
informational texts
•
Understand the defining features and structures
of texts
•
Effectively use the Internet to gather information
•
Gather and synthesize data from interviews
and field surveys
Applications
•
Scan and skim information for key facts
•
Apply knowledge of best style of learning (e.g.,
visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to ensure classroom
success
•
Use note taking strategies when scanning
various sources of written information, for
example, annotation
•
Use simple outlines as a way to organize
information
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Gain competence in using study guides to
break down and understand content of a long
story or chapter text
•
Accurately and efficiently track written
information from various sources
•
Generate interesting questions to be answered
while reading
•
Reflect on what has been learned after reading
•
Identify specific devices an author is using to
persuade readers
•
Use specific strategies to clear up confusing
parts of a text (e.g., reread the text, consult
another source, ask for help)
•
Represent abstract information (e.g., concepts,
generalizations) as explicit mental pictures
•
Understand stories and expository texts from
the perspective of the attitudes and values of the
time period in which they were written
•
Accurately identify author’s purpose
•
Use a highlighter to mark important information
Work Habits
•
Employ a classroom binder system to manage
classwork and extraneous paperwork
•
Control homework assignments by employing a
daily system of checks and balances
•
Uses a student planner to track assignments and
long-term projects
•
Complete a weekly individual student work
agenda while applying project planning skills
•
Hand in assignments correctly and in a
timely manner
•
Develop a sense of time management and
goal setting
•
Employ self-regulation techniques on a
consistent basis to monitor work output and
quality of work
•
Use word processing tools, such as spell check
and grammar check
•
Understand the importance of and apply the
editing process to written materials prior to
finalization
•
Recognize key vocabulary and determine
meaning
•
Apply workable syllable knowledge to decode
key vocabulary in a story or text
•
Use mnemonics or word association to
memorize important items
•
Develop a focus statement in order to
determine the core elements of a chapter within
a novel or text
•
Begin to develop study guides independently
to use for study assistance and test preparation
•
Consistently employ the use of various types of
graphic organizers to analyze and synthesize text
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Use index cards as a study tool
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