Spanish 1-2 - Course of Study

Sep 28, 2026

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Spanish 1-2 is a novice low to novice high world languages course taught over two semesters for grades 9-12. It develops Spanish proficiency through TPRS and Comprehensible Input, using literature/novels, media, and guided discussions with an inclusivity focus. Learners practice identity-focused discourse, support marginalized experiences, and build skills for collaboration, critical thinking, and intercultural competence. The course targets core grammar and high-frequency vocabulary, from ser/estar and pronouns to present-tense communication, plans, questions, and cultural geography.

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Reading Time28 min

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Overview Information

Introduction to the Course

Unit Title: Learning about the family and Self-description

Spanish 1-2 Overview Information | Title of Course: Spanish 1-2 | | | --- | --- | | Course Author(s): Aaron Wilkerson, Henna Lopez Rahimi, Tristan Bodle, Alberto Aparicio, María Civano | Schools where the course will be taught:
Tamalpais, Redwood, Archie Williams, and Tamiscal | | Length of Course: 1 year | Subject Area and Discipline: World Languages; Spanish | | Grade Levels: 9-12 | Is this course an integrated course? No | | Is this course being submitted for possible UC honors designation? No | Are you seeking UC approval? If so, in what area (A-G)? Yes, E) Language other than English UC “E” | | Prerequisites (required or recommended):
none | Co-requisites (required or recommended):
none | | If there are prerequisites for the course, please include a justification as to why they are in place: N/A | | | Graduation requirements this course fulfills: n/a | | | Check all that apply:
✅ UC A-G course,“E”❏ Graduation Requirement ✅ Elective
❏ Honors/AP
❏ CTE | | Introduction to the Course Course Overview: Spanish 1-2 is a novice low to novice high (ACTFL standards) level course and is taught over two semesters in the World Languages Department. It is open to 9th-12th graders who wish to develop Spanish language proficiency. Competency in languages other than one’s own is essential to communication and cross-cultural understanding in today’s global community. The course includes methodologies such as TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) and CI (Comprehensible Input), literature/novels, media, and discussions that highlight the contributions and experiences of historically marginalized groups. Studying another language not only provides individuals with the ability to express thoughts and ideas for their purposes but also provides them with access to multiple perspectives that are only available through the language and culture. Language learning offers academic, social, and cultural benefits that will serve students throughout their lives. The proficiencies acquired through the study of languages endow learners with cognitive, analytical, and communication skills that support the development of collaboration, critical thinking, intercultural competence, creative and independent learning, and individual character. Throughout Spanish 1-2 students will engage in discourse in the target language about their unique identities and the identities of others with an emphasis on inclusivity, affirmation of marginalized experiences, and understanding diverse perspectives. Using student experience as an integrated part of the curriculum makes the course explicitly relevant to real-world learning and communication. Students with developing linguistic skills are enabled to communicate more effectively and address the challenges of a dynamic and diverse world. In this course, students will A. Comprehend subject identification from verb ending (who is the actor in the sentence) B. Recognize elements of syntax-object pronouns, 2 verbs in a row (quiero ir, estoy escuchando, quiero comer, puedo ir…), order of adjectives and nouns C. Be introduced to the proper use of noun/ adjective/ article agreement D. Identify subject/verb agreement with emphasis on first and third person E. Learn some common verbs in all persons of present tense F. Practice communicating immediate plans (ir a-voy a estudiar) G. Identify who the actors are in a sentence through subject pronouns H. Be exposed to simple possessive adjectives (la casa de mi amigo, instead of mi amigo’s casa) I. Be introduced to the difference between ser/estar J. Learn to use “gustar” simply to talk about likes and dislikes K. Learn high-frequency vocabulary and verbs in the present tense. In addition, students will be introduced to numbers and time, family (home unit), basic descriptions, birthdays, age, interests, days of the week, months, colors, descriptive adjectives, simple weather and seasons, clothing, basic f

FAQs

Who is Spanish 1-2 designed for and how long is the course?

Spanish 1-2 is open to 9th-12th graders and is taught over two semesters, totaling one year.

What teaching approaches and learning activities are used in Spanish 1-2?

The course uses TPRS and Comprehensible Input, supported by literature/novels, media, and discussions that emphasize contributions and experiences of historically marginalized groups.

Which key language skills and topics are emphasized?

Students focus on foundational grammar and communication skills such as pronouns, adjective/noun agreement, subject-verb agreement, present tense verbs, immediate plans, numbers and time, and the difference between ser/estar.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Aditya