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  UNIT 1: MYSELF AND OTHERS ** 1. ****I can ask and understand questions.** · I can understand questions about likes, dislikes, and recreational activities. · I can ask questions about likes, dislikes, and recreational activities.
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** 2. ****I can interact with native speakers in a culturally appropriate way.** · I can address people using the appropriate pronoun, depending on gender, age, relationship, status and country.

** 3. ****I can speak with an accent that is understood by a native speaker.** · I can pronounce vowels and consonants with an accent that is understood by a native speaker, especially “special” consonants such as //h//.

** 4. ****I can talk about myself and others.** · I can express likes and dislikes. · I can describe myself, my family and my friends. · I can discuss chores and errands I do with my family. · I can express my daily routine.

** 7. ****I can understand simple authentic text, audio, and video.** · I can understand a simple, authentic biography of a famous Hispanic ** 8. ****I can write a related text, such as a form, e-mail, letter, essay, story.** v (Do we need an e-pal learning target?) ** 9. ****I can communicate using correct grammar.** · present tense

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 Assessment Plan, Unit 1 Performance Based Assessment, Unit 1 · Presentational Speaking · Interpersonal Speaking · Interpretative Reading · Expository Writing Quia Quizzes · Likes & dislikes · Daily routine · Free-time activities · “La Vida Real” listening comprehension Autobiography Hispanic Biography Online Dictionary Web Quest (week dedicated to reading/writing/listening/speaking tasks)

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 Unit 1 Assessment A. Presentational Speaking You’ve been watching episodes of “La Vida Real: Madrid” recently and you decide to apply for the next season. For your audition, they have asked you to send a video diary describing yourself and your daily life. Be sure to include the following: · likes and dislikes · recreational activities · daily routine. B. Interpersonal Speaking Congratulations! You made the cut! You travel to Madrid and arrive on the set of “La Vida Real.” When you arrive, the House Manager, a stern and imposing woman, tells you that you have to do some chores, and you are not too happy about it. Have a conversation with the House Manager in which you protest. Prompt #1 (Hola, bienvenido a “La Vida Real.” Soy Elvira, la directora de la casa.) (Greet the House Manager and tell him that you are happy to be here.) Prompt #2 (…) (express surprise at the chores you’ve been assigned, but don’t give details.) Prompt #3 (….) (explain that you don’t like to do that particular chore and why.) Prompt #4 (….) (explain what chore or chores you do like to do) C. Interpersonal Speaking You’ve checked in with the House Manager and now it’s time to pick your roommate. In a moment you will meet your first possible match. Ask him or her questions about what they are like and what activities they do for fun. It’s also important that your schedules sync up, so ask your partner about their daily routine. D. Presentational Writing Write a reflection about why you and your partner would or would not make a good fit. Summarize the information that you gathered based on your conversations, for example personal characteristics, hobbies, and daily routine. E. Interpretive Listening Now listen to this excerpt from a “La Vida Real” audition. Answer the questions that follow. F. Interpretive Reading Read this article about “Gran Hermano,” a program very similar to “La Vida Real.” Answer the questions that follow. Do NOT expect to understand ever word or verb tense.

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 Performance-based Activities: Interpersonal Speaking: “Speed dating” for roommates Presentational Speaking: Summary of “speed dating” encounters Interpretive Listening “La Vida Real” episodes Interpersonal Speaking: iChat conversations with other Sp students, saved & uploaded to G: drive Presentational Writing: Schoology profiles Interpretive Reading: Article with questions