Grade 3 - Spanish
Spanish in 3rd Grade
In Third Grade, students continue to explore Spanish-speaking countries and cultures and the traditions of those cultures. Students are exposed to primary sources, continue reading and writing in Spanish, and are able to access more complex conversations, videos, and assignments as their comprehension has built. Students continue to expand their vocabulary while reinforcing concepts covered in their core classrooms. Students begin writing practice while reinforcing correct pronunciation and singing songs. Third grade themes include food, table settings, classroom objects, plants and places in the community,
By the end of Third 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 and answer 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
- Sing/recite cultural songs and poems
- 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