Families and Communities with a Focus on Adolescent Life--Spanish

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This family and communities thematic lesson examines how technology affects families and communities while focusing on interpretative, presentational, and interpersonal skills at the intermediate, mid to intermediate-high proficiency range. Students will gather information from an authentic text and audio resource, identify main ideas, and infer the meanings of unfamiliar words. Students are guided through a series of interpersonal conversation-based tasks before presenting their findings orally or in writing.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.IMP.1

Exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • how to participate in unrehearsed conversations.
  • how to express preferences.
  • how to ask and answer questions.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:
  • how to participate in unrehearsed conversations.
  • how to express preferences.
  • how to ask and answer questions.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:
  • how to participate in unrehearsed conversations.
  • how to express preferences.
  • how to ask and answer questions.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
  • how to express feelings and opinions.
  • various sentence structures.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • participate in unrehearsed conversations.
  • express preference and needs.
  • ask and answer questions.
  • use vocabulary related to the theme being taught.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • participate in unrehearsed conversations.
  • express preference and needs.
  • ask and answer questions.
  • use vocabulary related to the theme being taught.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • exchange information, preferences, feelings or opinions in conversation on familiar topics.
  • create sentences and series of sentences.
  • use vocabulary related to the theme being taught.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.IMP.2

Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • strategies to understand the main idea of a text.
  • strategies to understand a few supporting details of a text.
  • strategies to understand the main idea of a conversation.
  • strategies to understand a few supporting details of a conversation.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:
  • strategies to understand the main idea of a text.
  • strategies to understand a few supporting details of a text.
  • strategies to understand the main idea of a conversation.
  • strategies to understand a few supporting details of a conversation.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:
  • how to recognize previously learned content.
  • strategies to understand the main idea of a text.
  • strategies to understand a few supporting details of a text.
  • strategies to understand the main idea of a conversation.
  • strategies to understand a few supporting details of a conversation.
  • how to use context to understand information.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • understand main idea and key information in written and spoken texts.
  • recognize vocabulary related to the theme being taught.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • understand main idea and key information in written and spoken texts.
  • recognize vocabulary related to the theme being taught.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • understand main idea and key information in written and spoken texts.
  • recognize vocabulary related to the theme being taught.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.IMP.3

Present material in oral and written form.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • previously learned vocabulary.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
  • sentence structure.

3-5
Students know:
  • previously learned vocabulary.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
  • sentence structure.

6-8
Students know:
  • previously learned vocabulary.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
  • sentence structures.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • use sentences and series of connected sentences to tell a story about their life, activities and events.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • use sentences and series of connected sentences to tell a story about their life, activities and events.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • use sentences and series of connected sentences to tell a story about their life, activities and events.
  • express preferences and indicate why.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.IHP.1

Exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • how to ask and answer questions.
  • how to participate in spontaneous conversation.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • how to talk about the past, present, and future.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:
  • how to ask and answer questions.
  • how to participate in spontaneous conversation.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • how to talk about the past, present, and future.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.
  • how to ask and answer questions.
  • how to participate in spontaneous conversation.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • how to talk about the past, present, and future.
  • more complex sentence structures.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • participate in conversation.
  • ask and answer questions.
  • express preference and opinion.
  • use past, present, and future tense to describe activities.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • participate in conversation.
  • ask and answer questions.
  • express preference and opinion.
  • use past, present, and future tense to describe activities.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • interact with others appropriately.
  • explain preferences, opinions and emotions.
  • exchange information.
  • use connected sentences that may combine to paragraph length.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.IHP.2

Demonstrate an understanding of simple spoken or written language presented through a variety of media resources on familiar topics.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • strategies for comprehending the main idea in a straight forward text.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:
  • strategies for comprehending the main idea in a straight forward text.
  • strategies for recognizing the various timeframes (although they can't use them with accuracy).
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:
  • how to follow the thread of a conversation.
  • strategies for comprehending the main idea in a straight forward text.
  • strategies for recognizing the various timeframes (although they can't use them with accuracy).
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • usually understand the main message of a text.
  • usually understand the main idea expressed in conversations and discussions.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • usually understand the main message of a text in various time frames>
  • usually understand the main idea expressed in conversations and discussions.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • usually understand the main message of a text in various timeframes.
  • usually understand the main idea and flow of conversation.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.IHP.3

Present material in oral and written form.

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Knowledge

K-2
Students know:
  • how to express themselves orally and in written form.
  • how to manipulate (with various degrees of accuracy) various timeframes.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • vocabulary related to theme taught.

3-5
Students know:
  • how to express themselves orally and in written form.
  • how to manipulate (with various degrees of accuracy) various timeframes.
  • how to express preference and opinion.
  • how to present information.
  • vocabulary related to theme taught.

6-8
Students know:
  • how to express themselves in paragraphs.
  • how to manipulate (with various degrees of accuracy) various timeframes.
    • vocanulary related to theme taught.
  • how to express preferences and opinions.
  • the target language vocabulary related to theme taught.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:
  • tell stories (orally and in writing) about familiar topics.
  • use short paragraphs across various timeframes.
  • state their viewpoint on familiar topics.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

3-5
Students are able to:
  • tell stories (orally and in writing) about familiar topics.
  • use short paragraphs across various timeframes.
  • state their viewpoint on familiar topics.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

6-8
Students are able to:
  • tell stories (orally and in writing) about school.
  • use short paragraphs across various timeframes.
  • state their viewpoint on familiar and researched topics.
  • use the target language vocabulary related to theme being taught.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L4.1

Communicate and share on familiar and new topics in various time frames and moods.

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
  • a variety of time frames and moods.

Skills

Intermediate Mid Level
Students are able to:
  • start, maintain and end a conversation on a variety of topics.
  • talk about daily activities and personal preferences.
  • use language to handle tasks related to personal needs.
  • exchange information about subjects of special interest.
    • Intermediate high level students are able to:
    • exchange information related to areas of mutual interest.
    • use language to do a task that requires multiple steps.
    • use language to handle a situation that may have a complication.

Understanding

Students understand that:
Intermediate Mid Level
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
Intermediate High:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L4.2

Interpret, restate, and react to what is heard, read, or viewed on familiar and new topics.

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
  • how to communicate in a variety of tenses and moods.

Skills

Intermediate Mid Level
Students are able to:
  • understand basic information from advertisments and announcements, audio or print.
  • understand the main idea(s) of voice messages and videos
  • understand basic statements and questions in an interview.
  • understand questions in a survey or questionnaire.
  • understand information in a variety of print formats (ex: brochures, magazines, labels, etc.).
  • understand information in interpersonal communication.
  • understand main ideas, supporting details, themes, settings, characters and plot lines in literary texts.
Intermediate High Level
Students are able to:
  • understand basic information from advertisments and announcements, audio or print.
  • understand interpersonal exchanges, spoken or in print.
  • understand information in a variety of print formats (ex: brochures, magazines, labels, etc.).
  • understand main ideas, supporting details, themes, settings, characters and plot lines in literary texts.

Understanding

Students understand that:
Intermediate Mid Level
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
Intermediate High:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L4.3

Present information on familiar and new topics in various time frames and aspects using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
  • how to communicate in a variety of tenses and moods.

Skills

Intermediate Mid Level
Students are able to:
  • describe past experiences and events.
  • create announcements for upcoming events.
  • present or write about academic topics.
  • describe steps needed to complete a task.
  • write emails, letters, blog posts, etc. on a variety of topics.
  • present or write about current or past events/issues.
  • present or write about entertainment topics.
Intermediate High Level
Students are able to:
  • write emails, letters, blog posts, etc. on a variety of topics.
  • describe past experiences and events.
  • summarize information from academic topics.
  • describe steps needed to complete a task.
  • explain point of view on a topic or issue.

Understanding

Students understand that:
Intermediate Mid Level
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
Intermediate High Level
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L5.1

Communicate and share on familiar and new topics in various time frames and moods using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
  • a variety of time frames and moods.
  • how to ask and answer questions.

Skills

Intermediate Mid & High Level
Students are able to:
  • exchange information related to areas of mutual interest.
  • use language to do a task that requires multiple steps.
  • use language to handle a situation that may have a complication.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L5.2

Understand the main idea and a few details in texts on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests in various time frames and moods using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure.

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • variety of time frames.
  • the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
  • the target language vocabulary for various types of documents (written or audio/video) (i.e., literary texts, newspapers, magazines, websites, radio/tv ads, announcements, or live presentations).

Skills

Intermediate Mid & High Level
Students are able to:
  • relate the main themes and significant details on topics from other subjects and products of the cultures as presented on TV, radio, video, or live presentations.
  • describe the main themes and significant details on topics from other subjects and products of the cultures as found in printed sources for target language audiences.
  • identify the principal characters and discuss the main ideas and themes in selected literary texts.
  • comprehend spoken and written messages in the target language.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.
World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L5.3

Present information on a wide variety of both familiar and new topics using varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structure in various time frames and moods.

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • the target language vocabulary for specific topics.
  • how to communicate in a variety of tenses and moods.

Skills

Intermediate Mid & High Level
Students are able to:
  • create materials about their community for visitors from the target culture.
  • prepare stories or brief written reports about personal experiences, events, or other school subjects to share with others.
  • create and narrate a presentation on a current global concern.
  • prepare an oral or written summary of the plot and characters in selected pieces of literature.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
  • the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
  • other understandings will depend on the theme being taught.

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

The University of Texas at Austin

License Type

Attribution Share Alike
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Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

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