Spanish in 2nd Grade
In 2nd Grade, students continue to explore Spanish-speaking countries and cultures and the traditions of those cultures. Students are exposed to primary sources, begin reading and writing in Spanish, and are able to access more complex conversations, videos, and assignments as their comprehension has built. Students are also completing skits in which they are able to develop their skills and demonstrate their comprehension. Target themes include places in the community, professions, transportation, food, calendar and weather.
By the end of 2nd Grade Spanish, students will:
- Communicate information on very familiar topics using a variety of words, phrases, and sentences that have been practiced and memorized
- Ask familiar questions and respond to those questions with a variety of words and phrases
- Comprehend and speak using familiar words and phrases
- Comprehend and speak using familiar expressions
- Ask for repetition and/or indicate lack of understanding in Spanish
- Read and comprehend familiar words and phrases
- Write familiar words and phrases
- Communicate information on familiar topics using some words and phrases that have been memorized
- Express themselves in conversations on very familiar topics using a variety of words and phrases
- Identify some flags and characteristics of Spanish-speaking countries and cultures
- Create a project to share with the school community