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  • Bienvenidos--Start Here!

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    Welcome to Elementary Spanish I-II!

    ¡Bienvenidos al curso elemental de español I-II!

    It is with pleasure that I welcome you to our Elementary Spanish I-II course. Together, we will develop our listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills while discovering cultural aspects of the Spanish speaking world.

    This is a fully-online course hosted on the learning platform Moodle. The course has a duration of 15 weeks and is divided into eight modules. Each of these modules represent a chapter in our textbook: Libro Libre: An Introduction to Spanish I and II.

    How to navigate this course?
    You can access the course modules from the course navigation menu on the left or by scrolling below. Modules may be collapsed in the menu and it the body of the course to minimize scrolling. Each module represents a chapter on your textbook and  includes the relevant lessons followed by various activities, which may include discussion forums, listening activities and quizzes, practice quizzes, module tests, and other relevant activities as appropriate for each module. Many items are required and may be marked as completed automatically when the activity has been submitted (the broken check box), but others will marked as done by the student (the solid check box). 

     * Each week, you will have 4-6 lessons to read. In each lesson, you will find goals and outcomes (what you need to be able to do), instructions on how to approach your learning and many practicing activities (H5P activities). These H5P are designed to give you instant feedback to assess your learning. Also, at the end of each week, you will have to complete a weekly participation activity. The H5P learning activities, as well as the weekly participation activities need to be turned in by Sundays at 11:59 PM Central Time. We recommend logging in every day and completing at least one lesson, to not fall behind.
    Please move through the items below and continue through the Learner Support and Getting Started modules before moving on to Module 1. 

    In order to get ready for the Spanish Course, we have some administrative goals to help you navigate this course better.  To accomplish that, I prompt you to start reading and completing the following activities on the Bienvenidos--Start Here! and the Getting Started Sections. Be sure to check the Learner Support section, for announcements and due dates to stay on track.


    On the Bienvenidos--Start Here! section:

    1. Get familiar with your instructor by reading the About Your Instructor section.

    2. Identify the Office Hours on the Office Hours Information section.

    On the Getting Started section:

    3. Read the Course syllabus to identify and summarize the characteristics of this course, grading system, necessary technology and regulations, etc. Also, take a look at the tentative schedule to identify important dates. 

    4. Complete the activities on the Getting Started Module: 

    5. The Introduce Yourself Forum!

    6.  Test H5P

    Congratulations! If you have done all of this, you are ready to start working on the activities for Week 1. 

    WEEK 1 

    Go to the section/module: Capítulo 1: Sobre mí

    Complete lessons 1,2,3,4,5

    Submit  the weekly activity for Week 1.

    How to identify what lessons and activities to do each week? 

    You will find that information on the Tentative Schedule included in your syllabus. 

    Example of Week 1 bellow:

    Module

    Topics and Concepts

    Corresponding Course Materials

    Week 1

    Module 1:  Ch. 1 

    Lección 1: Introduction to the course and discussion of the syllabus

     

     

    Lección 2: Welcome to Chapter 1: About me

    -Introduction to the terms Hispanic and Latin

    • Culture/Reading:

    ¿Quiénes somos los latinos o hispanos?

    Los hispanos en los Estados Unidos

    • Vocabulary: 

    Greetings and farewells

    Responses to greetings

     Lección 3: Greetings and farewells. Formal vs informal 

    • Vocabulary: 

    Greetings and farewells

    Responses to greetings


     Lección 4: Introducing yourself and others. 

    • Vocabulary: 

    Introductions

    Greetings and farewells

    Responses to greetings

    Lección 5: Spelling words

    • Vocabulary: 

    Vowels

    The Alphabet

    Useful phrases for spelling 

    • Pronunciation:

    Vowels (a,e,i,o,u) 

     Complete Week 1 Forum on Moodle

     On Moodle/Start here! (Course: Elementary Spanish I+II (6 credit hours) (louislibraries.org))    On Moodle/Course Syllabus (Course: Elementary Spanish I+II (6 credit hours) (louislibraries.org))


    Libro Libre                                               

    Chapter 1: About me                           

    Sección: ¡A descubrir!                          

     Sección 1: Los saludos y las despedidas







    Libro Libre                                             

    Chapter 1: About me                            

     Sección 1: Los saludos y las despedidas

     


    Libro Libre                                            

    Chapter 1: About me                            

    Sección 2: Presentaciones





    Libro Libre        

    Chapter 1: About me                          

    Sección 3: Pronunciación y el alfabeto

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

    1. SPEAK Spanish in order to describe, narrate, and ask and answer questions in present time about everyday topics. 

    2. LISTEN AND INTERPRET Spanish both spontaneous and recorded media in order to carry on daily tasks.

    3. READ AND INTERPRET text in order to respond to questions and make decisions based on the readings.

    4. WRITE sentences and paragraphs on familiar topics in order to communicate personal needs. 

    5. DEVELOP cultural awareness of Spanish speaking countries and/or communities. 

    6. COMPARE and CONTRAST the target culture, both Western and non-Western, with your own.

    Creative Commons attribution license This course and its contents are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network, except where otherwise noted. 

  • Learner Support

  • Getting Started

    This module contains all the items you should review and complete before you begin Module 1. Before moving on, be sure to:
    1. Check the News and Announcements Forum
    2. Read the Course Syllabus
    3. Introduce yourself to the class
    4. Read the instructions for the Q & A Forum
    Good luck in the course!
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      News and Announcements Forum
      This forum contains general news and announcements. You can find all announcements listed in the "Latest News" block in Course Tools within this course or on your My Courses page.
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      Course Syllabus and Schedule URL
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      To get familiar with the characteristics of this course, goals, evaluation system, required textbook, tentative schedule, etc., download and read your syllabus.

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      Introduce Yourself! Forum
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      Use this forum to tell us a little about yourself and your interests. Some topic ideas:

        1. What is your field of study/research interest or concentration?
        2. What are you most interested in learning about in this class and why?
        3. Have you ever taken an online class before?
        4. Any other information you would like to share with your classmates, such as special interests or activities.

      Post a picture!  We look forward to meeting you.

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      Use this forum to ask your instructor any questions you have about the course. You may post at any time, and your instructor will respond here. Be as specific as possible.

      Please keep in mind that others can see your posts, so do not post any personal information. If you have questions about your grade, please email your instructor directly. You can expect a response to posts and emails within 24 hours, next business day on Weekends and Holidays. 

  • FOR INSTRUCTORS: Using This Template and Additional Resources

    Use the information in this module to customize the template to your needs. This module is currently hidden from students, and available for you to refer to throughout the semester.

  • Capítulo 1: Sobre mí

    A group of friends studying

    In chapter 1, “Sobre mí,” we will dive right in, using Spanish to talk about our immediate context: introductions, greetings, and goodbyes. You will be able to share a little about yourself and learn about your classmates and instructors in order to better know the people you’ll be working with. As we continue in the chapter, you’ll talk with classmates about your classes.  Some grammatical skills you will work on to support these conversations include definite and indefinite articles, the gender and number of nouns, and verbs such as haber to describe what you see in the classroom.


    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

      1. Get familiar with what Latin@ or Hispanic means (CO 5)

      2. Greet and say goodbye to another person (CO 1)

      3. Introduce myself, and others, to another person (CO 1)

      4. Spell out words (CO 4)

      5. List what classes I’m currently taking (CO 4)

      6. Express what there is in my classroom (CO 4)

      7. Identify definite and indefinite articles for nouns (CO 3)

      8. Discuss cultural, geographical and historical facts about Spain (CO 5)

    To achieve these objectives: 

    1. Read the Module 1 Introduction
    2. Read and view the materials in the Module 1 Pressbooks book
    3. Read Chapter #1 in Elementary Spanish I, Article Title, etc.[Include all reading assignments here that are outside of Moodle. Be as concise as possible. More information can be included in the third-party section below, if necessary.]
    4. Complete the chapter activities.

    Note the check boxes to the right that help you track your progress: some are automatic, and some are manual. 

    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

    Elementary Spanish Chapter 1

  • Capítulo 2: ¿Cómo somos?

    Group of friends standing together


    Welcome to chapter 2, “¿Cómo somos?” In chapter 1, you began learning about your classmates, your school, and your classes. You also learned how to introduce yourself and say goodbye in a formal and informal way. In chapter 2, you will continue sharing more about yourself and learning more about your classmates. You will begin by learning more vocabulary to describe yourself and the people who are important to you.

    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

      1. Explain where you are from (CO 1)

      2. Describe myself and others (CO 1, 4)

      3. Identify weather conditions and seasons (CO 2,3) 

      4. Indicate how I feel (CO 1,4) 

      5. Express where people or places around campus are located (CO 1, 4) 

      6. Express possession and what I have (CO 1,4) 

      7. Relate information about Hispanics in the United States (CO 5)

      8. Discuss cultural, geographical, and historical facts about Chile (CO 5)

    To achieve these objectives: 

    1. Read the Module 2 Introduction
    2. Read and view the materials in the Module 2 Pressbooks book
    3. Read Chapter 2 in Elementary Spanish
    4. Complete the activities in forum, Week 4,5,6 & 7 activities, and Chapter 2 Quiz in Moodle.


    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

    Elementary Spanish I Chapter 2

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      Capítulo 2 Book
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    • URL icon
      Pressbooks Chapter 2 Link URL
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      Click the following link to go to Chapter 2 in Pressbooks

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      Chapter 2 Quiz
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      3 parts

      Part I: Writing activities

      Part II: Grammar/Vocabulary

      Part III: Reading

      Total points: 100

      Students will be able to:

      3.1 Read short, simple texts in the target language and find predictable information and vocabulary in familiar contexts.

      4.1 Summarize the main idea of written texts.

      4.2 Write short compositions in the target language on a variety of familiar topics.

      4.3 Ask and answer questions in the target language in a written format.

      Quiz is open from Monday 8 a.m. – Sunday 11:59 p.m. for 60 minutes. 





  • Capítulo 3: Nuestra Rutina

    Diverse groups of individuals walking down the street

    Welcome to chapter 3, “Qué hacemos.”  In this chapter you will describe the way you and others live and examine how daily activities can reflect culture and other values. You will begin by sharing some of your daily habits and routines with classmates. Afterward, you will reflect on how those daily routines may or may not be representative of your values, perspective, or culture. Finally, you will discuss what parts of your routine are important to you and what parts you hope to change. You will talk with classmates about what prevents you from living the life you want to live and discuss how some of those obstacles might be addressed. As always, you will build vocabulary and grammar skills to help you express yourself and understand what others share

    By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
    1. Discuss everyday activities (CO 1)
    2. Express obligation and necessity  (CO 1)
    3. Ask and provide information  (CO 1)
    4. Describe likes, dislikes, and preferences  (CO 1, 4)
    5. Discuss cultural, historic, economic, and geographic information about Mexico (CO 5)


        To achieve these objectives: 

        1. Read the Chapter 3 introduction on Moodle..
        2. Read the lessons, view the material, and complete the practice activities included in your lessons. For more practice, complete activities in Pressbooks in Chapter 3.
        3. Read Chapter 3 in Libro Libre: An Introduction to Spanish I and II. 
        4. Complete the Week 9 & 10 Forums, Week 10 activity, and Chapter 3 Quiz in Moodle. 


        Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

        You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

        Elementary Spanish I-Chapter 3

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          Capítulo 3 Book
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          Pressbooks Chapter 3 Link URL
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          Chapter 3 Quiz
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          This is a comprehensive quiz that evaluates content from Chapter 3.

          4 parts

          Part I: Writing activities

          Part II: Grammar/Vocabulary

          Part III: Listening

          Part IV: Reading

          Total points: 100

          SLOs:

          1.2 Exchange information on a variety of topics concerning daily life including personal relationships, entertainment, shopping, travel, and health.

          3.1 Read short, simple texts in the target language and find predictable information and vocabulary in familiar contexts.

          5.2 Demonstrate continued developing awareness of cultural values, beliefs, and ideologies of the Hispanic world.

          Quiz is open from Monday 8 a.m. – Sunday 11:59 p.m. for 60 minutes. (instructor can modify this information as needed)


      1. Capítulo 4: Mi familia

        four diverse families

        Welcome to chapter 4 “Mi familia”. In chapter 3 you learned to describe the way you and others live and examined how daily activities can reflect culture and other values. In chapter 4 you will continue sharing some of your daily habits and routines with classmates. Afterward, you will reflect on how those daily routines may or may not be representative of your values, perspective, or culture. Also, you will discuss your plans with family and friends and activities you like to do.  You will talk with classmates about your family and relatives. As always, you will build vocabulary and grammar skills to help you express yourself and understand what others share


        Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

          1. Explain how the last names are used in Spanish speaking countries (CO 5)

          2. Discuss places where people go for different activities, products, and services (CO 1, CO5) 

          3. Express actions that will happen in the near future (CO 1, 4)

          4. State prices and dates (CO 1, 4)

          5. Describe my family (CO 1, 2) 

          6. Express possession (CO 1, 4) 

          7. Discuss daily routine (CO 1, 4)

          8. Discuss cultural, historical, economical, and geographical information about the Dominican Republic (CO 5) 

        To achieve these objectives: 

        1. Read the Module 4 Introduction 
        2. Read and view the materials in the Module 4 Pressbooks book
        3. Read Chapter 4 in Elementary Spanish I
        4. Complete the activities in Chapter 4

        Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

        You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

        Elementary Spanish I- Chapter 4

      2. Capítulo 5:¡A Comer!

        A plate of food at a restaurant


        Welcome to chapter 5 “¡A comer!”. In chapter 4 you learned to describe and talk about your family, and your plans, and express what daily activities you like and dislike. In chapter  5 you will continue sharing some of your daily habits and routines with classmates. Afterward, you will discuss your favorite food, meals, restaurants, and recipes that are representative of your values, perspective, or culture. Also, you will discuss vocabulary relating to nationality to talk about yourself and the people of the Spanish- speaking world. what are some of your plans with family and friends and activiYou will talk with classmates about your family and relatives. As always, you will build vocabulary and grammar skills to help you express yourself and understand what others share. 

        Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

        1. Recall vocabulary related to food. (CO 1, 4)

        2. Discuss meals. (CO 1)

        3. Anticipate common expressions that are likely to be used in restaurants where Spanish is spoken. (CO 1)

        4. Manipulate sentences to avoid repetition in conversation and writing. (CO 3, 4)

        5. Discuss ongoing actions in the present tense. (CO 1, 4)

        6. Describe my professional goals. (CO 1, 4)

        7. Apply knowledge of geography and vocabulary relating to nationality to talk about myself and the peoples of the Spanish- speaking world. (CO 5)

        8. Assess situations to determine whether the verb ser or the verb estar should be used. (CO 2, 3) 

        9. Differentiate between muy, más, and mucho. (CO 1, 2,3,4) 

        10. Discuss cultural, historical, economical, and geographical information about Costa Rica ( CO 5)


        To achieve these objectives: [Edit these items to match your resources and activities.]

        1. Read the Module 5 Introduction 
        2. Read and view the materials in the Module 5 Pressbooks book
        3. Read Chapter 5 in Libro Libre: An Introduction to Spanish I and II. 
        4. Complete the [specific activities in the module. Include all in the order you want them completed.]

        Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

        You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

      3. Capítulo 6: La Salud y los deportes

        Welcome to Chapter 6, “La salud y los deportes.”  In this chapter, you will learn vocabulary about the human body, illnesses, and symptoms. With the use of reflexive verbs, you will be able to express what you do to get ready in the morning, show changes in emotion, and express how you feel in different situations. Then, you will learn how to use tener, tener que + infinitive to express when you do certain activities. Afterward, you will learn about sports and hobbies. You will talk with classmates about what activities you have in common. As always, you will build vocabulary and grammar skills to help you express yourself and understand what others say.

        Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

          1. Recall vocabulary related to health and the human body. (CO 2) 

          2. Express my symptoms in the event of needing medical attention in Spanish. (CO 1)

          3. Discuss my daily routine. (CO 1,4) 

          4. Distinguish between scenarios that require the use of a reflexive pronoun and those that do not. (CO 1, 4)

          5. Discuss my favorite hobbies and sports. (CO 1, 3)

          6. Recall expressions that use the verb tener. (CO 1)

          7. Articulate my responsibilities and obligations in contrast to that which I would like to do instead. (CO 1)

          8. Discuss cultural, geographical, and historical facts about Argentina. (CO 5) 

        To achieve these objectives: [Edit these items to match your resources and activities.]

        1. Read the Module 6 Introduction 
        2. Read the lessons and view the material and complete the H5P practice activities included in the Module 6 Pressbooks book.
        3. Read Chapter 6 in Libro Libre: An Introduction to Spanish I and II. 
        4. Complete the Module 6 Discussion, Week 11 activity and Chapter 6 Quiz on Moodle.

        Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

        You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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          Capítulo 6 Book
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          Pressbooks Chapter 6 Link URL
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          Click the following link to go to Chapter 6 in Pressbooks

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          Week 11 Activity Assignment
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          This assignment evaluates the following student´s outcomes, as related to our course goal.

          Students will be able to:

          WRITE sentences and paragraphs on familiar topics in order to communicate personal needs (CO4):

          4.2 Write short compositions in the target language on a variety of familiar topics.


          Instructions:
          Imagine that while looking for an apartment to rent, you meet a student who needs a roommate. 

          Respond to the email and ask a few questions that you might have.

          Querid@ estudiante:

          Hola, ¡qué casualidad conocerte ayer¡ (what a coincidence to have met you yesterday) Yo también tengo que encontrar un@ compañer@ de piso. Para saber si somos compatibles, tengo algunas preguntas sobre tu rutina diaria. ¡Es que solo hay un baño en el apartmento!

          ¿A qué hora te levantas durante la semana? 

          ¿y, el fin de semana?

          ¿Tomas una ducha generalmente por la mañana o en la tarde?

          ¿A qué hora te duermes?

          ¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? 

          ¿Practicas algún deporte?

          ¿Miras fútbol los fines de semana en casa o prefieres salir con tus amigos?

          ¿Eres alérgic@?

          ¿Tienes que tener silencio para estudiar?

          Disculpa tantas preguntas. Espero saber de ti pronto,

          Raquel

          Turning the assignment in:

          Upload a word document or pdf to with your responses. Title the assignment LastNameFirstName1026

          * A complete response addresses all the questions, uses an email format such as the one provided and includes three personal questions.

          Grade: 25 points

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          Week 11 Forum Discussion
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          Chapter 6 Quiz
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          3 parts

          Part I: Writing activities

          Part II: Grammar/Vocabulary

          Part III: Reading

          Total points: 100

          Students will be able to:

          3.1 Read short, simple texts in the target language and find predictable information and vocabulary in familiar contexts.

          4.1 Summarize the main idea of written texts.

          4.2 Write short compositions in the target language on a variety of familiar topics.

          4.3 Ask and answer questions in the target language in a written format.

          5.1 Identify cultural terms, values, beliefs, and traditions of the Hispanic world.

          Quiz is open from Monday 8 a.m. – Sunday 11:59 p.m. for 60 minutes. 





      4. Capítulo 7: ¿Qué te fascina?



        Welcome to chapter 7 “Qué te fascina ”. In this chapter, you will talk about places you like to visit, people you know, and things you are able to do. Also, you will be able to express personal preferences such as  preferences talking about  activities you like to do, different types of food you like to eat

        In this chapter, I will:

        1. Differentiate between the verbs saber and conocer to discuss things that are known in different situations (CO 1, 4)

        2. Manipulate sentences to incorporate indirect object pronouns (CO 1, 4) 

        3. Express my preferences and other interests using verbs like gustar (CO 1, 4)

        4. Assemble sentences using demonstrative adjectives and pronouns to describe the world around me (CO 1,4) 

        5. Make comparisons of equality and inequality (CO 1, 4) 

        6. Analyze a group of people or items and describe the extremes (ie. tallest, shortest) using superlatives (CO 1, 3, 4)

        7. Use the superlative suffix ísmo/a/os/as to add emphasis to characteristics (CO 1,4) 

        8. Discuss cultural, geographical, and historical facts about Perú (CO 5) 


        To achieve these objectives: [Edit these items to match your resources and activities.]

        1. Read the Module 6 Introduction 
        2. Read and view the materials in the Module 6 Pressbooks book
        3. Read Chapter # in Textbook Title, Article Title, etc. [Include all reading assignments here that are outside of Moodle. Be as concise as possible. More information can be included in the third-party section below, if necessary.]
        4. Complete the [specific activities in the module. Include all in the order you want them completed.]

        **Please note: the final project should be submitted in this module or the next. Consider this when assigning activities and for grading time.

        Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

        You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

      5. Capítulo 8: La niñez y la adolescencia


        Welcome to Chapter 8, “La niñez y la adolescencia.”  In this chapter, you will learn vocabulary about childhood and adolescence. You will also learn how to express what you did in the past using two tenses: the preterite and the imperfect tenses. With the preterite, you will be able to refer to past events as completed or finished in the past. Remember the Latin phrase “Veni, vidi, vici”, I came, I saw, I conquered? The actions are presented as started and finished in the past. With the imperfect tense, you will be able to refer to actions that started in the past but without making reference to whether that activity is ongoing or has ended. Also, you will be able to describe yourself during those past times. Then, you will learn how to make general and passive statements, and to distinguish when to use “por” and “para”. Afterward, you will learn interesting facts about Panama. As always, you will build vocabulary and grammar skills to help you express yourself and understand what others say.

        Learning Objectives: 

        By the end of this chapter, you will be able to: 

        1. Express completed actions in the past using the preterit tense. (CO 1, 3, 4)

        2. Discuss what I used to do as a child and a teenager. (CO 1, 2, 3) 

        3. Describe myself when I was younger. (CO 1, 2, 3) 

        4. Make general impersonal and passive statements. (CO 2, 4) 

        5. Distinguish between situations that require the use of por versus those that require the use of para (CO 3) 

        6. Discuss cultural, geographical, and historical facts about Panama. (CO 5) 

        To achieve these objectives:

        1. Read the Chapter 8 introduction on Moodle.
        2. Read the lessons, view the material, and complete the H5P practice activities included in your lessons. For more practice, complete activities in Pressbooks in Chapter 8.
        3. Read Chapter 8 in Libro Libre: An Introduction to Spanish I and II.
        4. Complete Week 14 Discussion, Week 14 activity, Week 15 Discussion, Week 15 activity, and Chapter 8 Quiz in Moodle.
        5. Submit your Oral Exam on Moodle. Read the guidelines to get familiar with its format.
        6. Take your Final Exam on Moodle.

        Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

        You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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          Capítulo 8 Book
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          https://louis.pressbooks.pub/elementaryspanish1and2/part/capitulo-ocho-la-ninez-y-la-adolescencia-part-1/

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          Week 14 Forum Discussion
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          Week 14 Activity Assignment
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          Instructions

          This assignment addresses the following course goals and SLOs:

          SPEAK Spanish in order to describe, narrate, and ask and answer questions about everyday topics (CO1).

          1.2 Exchange information on a variety of topics concerning daily life including personal relationships, entertainment, shopping, travel, and health.

          LISTEN AND COMPREHEND Spanish both spontaneous and recorded media in order to carry on daily tasks (CO2).

          2.1 Identify the main idea of short, simple conversations and narratives (live or recorded material) in the target language, within highly predictable and familiar contexts.

          WRITE sentences and paragraphs on familiar topics in order to communicate personal needs (CO4).

          4.3 Ask and answer questions in the target language in a written format.

          It will evaluate your ability to comprehend what you hear and to respond to those questions both orally and in writing.

          Context: Your best friend asks you a few questions about your childhood: how you were and what you used to be.

          Instructions: Listen to   at least three times.

          Paso 1: Write down all 10 questions (10 points)

          Paso 2: Record yourself responding to the 10 questions in complete sentence orally and,

          Paso 3: Upload a recording of your responses. You do not have to repeat the questions. (10 points)

          * A complete response includes the 10 questions in writing, and a recording with your oral responses.

          Turning the assignment in: Upload a word document or pdf to with your written responses. Title the assignment LastNameFirstName1026 

          Upload a recording with your oral responses. Title your audio Audio-LastNameFirstName1026 

          This assignment is due by this upcoming Sunday at 11:59 PM CT.

          Grade: 25 points

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          Week 15 Forum Discussion
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          Instructions

          This assignment addresses the following course goals and SLOs:

          LISTEN AND COMPREHEND Spanish both spontaneous and recorded media to carry on daily tasks (CO2).

          2.1 Identify the main idea of short, simple conversations and narratives (live or recorded material) in the target language, within highly predictable and familiar contexts.

          WRITE sentences and paragraphs on familiar topics in order to communicate personal needs (CO4).

          4.3 Ask and answer questions in the target language in a written format.

          It will evaluate your ability to comprehend what you hear and to respond to those questions both orally and in writing.

          Context: Imagine that a friend is trying to find out where one can do or obtain specific things around a city (using the general and impersonal se)

          Instructions: Listen to   at least three times.

          Paso 1: Write down 5 to 6 questions (10 points)

          Paso 2: Respond to the questions you chose by writing and in complete sentence (10 points)

          * A complete response includes at least 5 questions and their responses in writing, 

          Turning the assignment in: Upload a word document or pdf to with your written responses. Title the assignment LastNameFirstName1026 

          This assignment is due by this upcoming Sunday at 11:59 PM CT.

          Grade: 25 points




        • Quiz icon
          Chapter 8 Quiz
          Students must
          Mark as done

          This is a comprehensive quiz that evaluates content from Chapter 8.

          4 parts

          Part I: Writing activities

          Part II: Grammar/Vocabulary

          Part III: Listening

          Part IV: Reading

          Total points: 100

          Students will be able to:

          2.1 Identify the main idea of short, simple conversations and narratives (live or recorded material) in the target language, within highly predictable and familiar contexts.

          3.1 Read short, simple texts in the target language and find predictable information and vocabulary in familiar contexts.

          4.1 Summarize the main idea of written texts.

          4.2 Write short compositions in the target language on a variety of familiar topics.

          4.3 Ask and answer questions in the target language in a written format.

          5.1 Identify cultural terms, values, beliefs, and traditions of the Hispanic world.

          Quiz is open from Monday 8 a.m. – Sunday 11:59 p.m. for 60 minutes. 





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          Oral Exam Assignment
          Students must
          Mark as done

          Oral Exam Guidelines

          ORAL EXAM: The oral exam assesses your communication skills in the topics covered during our course as states in the Course Goals bellow:

          COURSE GOALS: 

          SPEAK Spanish in order to describe, narrate, and ask and answer questions about everyday topics (CO1).

          1.3 Present pre-planned personal information and events. (SLOs)

          DEVELOP cultural awareness of Spanish speaking countries and/or communities (CO5).

          5.1 Identify cultural terms, values, beliefs, and traditions of the Hispanic world. (SLOs)

          The Oral Exam is a recorded oral presentation in Spanish with a duration of up to three minutes. To prepare for this assessment, read these guidelines. You will be evaluated based on your performance with the rubric included at the end of this document.

          Format and turning the assessment in

          The Oral Exam is due by December 4th, 2022

          You need to record/upload a video on Moodle. If you will be using these guidelines to remind yourself what information to cover, you will need to show it to your instructor at the beginning of the video (hold the paper close to the camera). Please, be properly dressed as if you were in a face-to-face meeting.

          * If the video is too big, it will not upload. Double check that it is submitted on Moodle before the due date. If you cannot upload the video, you have the following options in order of preference:

          1- Share it with me on Google Drive.

          2- Post it on YouTube and send me a private link.

          3- Send it to my email

          Allowed Materials during the presentation

          You might have access to these guidelines when presenting as a reminder of the topics you should cover. You will not have access to any supporting material such as the responses to the questions of these guidelines, flashcards, notes, books, etc. You need to know how to provide this information by memory.

          Materials to prepare

          To prepare for your presentation, use your textbook, your instructor feedback on exams, quizzes, class notes, etc.

          Do not translate whole sentences with an online translator. Instead, use online dictionaries such as wordreference.com to look up specific words.

          * Your instructor can ask you to retake the exam face to face if the quality of the video is not good, there is bad illumination, unnatural speed or tone of voice, video editing, etc.

          You can practice as many times as you want, but make sure to upload the video you want your instructor to grade. You will be graded based on your performance.

          What to include in your oral presentation?

          Ch1:

          • Greet your instructor
          • Express how you feel today

          Ch2:

          • Where are you from?
          • Say what the weather is like outside today where you are. 
          • Describe yourself using at least 2 adjectives and the verb ser.

          Ch3:

          • What are some of your daily activities (use regular -ar, -er, -ir verbs)
          • What are some things you like to do and some things you don't like to do? (use gustar)
          • What are some things you have to do this week? (use tener que + inf)

          Ch4: 

          • Identify and describe three members of your family
          • State their name, age, and physical description 
          • Include at least two stem changing verbs

          Ch:5:

          • Recall vocabulary related to food and discuss meal preferences. 
          • Use common expressions used in restaurants where Spanish is spoken like: ¿qué desean comer?¿qué nos recomienda?
          • Be able to avoid repetition in conversation by using the direct object pronouns.
          • Discuss ongoing actions in the present tense
          • Describe your professional goals


          Ch6: 

          Describe your daily routine, mentioning:

          • At what time do you get up and go to sleep?
          • Whether you have breakfast or take a shower in the morning
          • Where you go 
          • What activities you do in your spare time
          • Express if you play a sport.
          • How many classes you have in a given day
          • Other activities that you do
          • Express what do you usually have to do over the weekend
          • Use the following words to organize your description:
          • Primero,
          • Luego,
          • Después,
          • En la tarde,
          • En la noche
          • También,
          • Por último,

          Ch7: 

          • Mention 3 activities you like to do with your friends or family. Tell why these activities are so much fun.
          • Compare your classes in High  School. Describe classes that equal or different in  difficulty, homework, assessments, size, quality,etc.
          • Describe a place using Demonstrative Adjectives. Tell what is close or far away from you.

          Ch8: 

          Imagine that in your last vacation, you went to one of the studied countries (Sección cultura in each chapter)

          • Express that you went to one of the studied countries
          • Express where that country is located
          • Specifically, express that you visited one of the geographical marvels of studied places. 
          • What you did there, what you ate, saw, etc.

          Talk about your childhood:

          • Express how you used to be
          • What you used to do then and what you do know

          Reminders

          Conjugate the verb based on the subject of your sentence

          Conjugate your verb in the tense you are referring to (present, present progressive, future, past tense: preterite or imperfect)

          When using nouns or adjectives, use their proper gender and number

          Use complete sentences to convey your ideas

          Use an online dictionary such as wordreference.com to look up specific words

          Evaluation 

          This attached rubric will be used to evaluate your performance. 

          Maximum grade: 25 points


      6. Final Exam/Final Project Module

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        In this module you will take your final exam/submit your final assessment [choose one] for this course. Read the instructions carefully and take note of any special submission guidelines. Include attribution of your image (Title, Author, Source, License). 






        Upon completion of this module, you will have:

        1. Read and viewed the final assessment instructions
        2. Scheduled your exam with the proctoring service [if applicable]
        3. Prepared and submitted your final assessment

        To achieve these objectives:

        1. Read and view the contents of the module book "Exam Information and Instructions" [if exam only]
        2. Review the final assessment guidelines in your syllabus to make sure you are ready. Click on [Title of Assessment below] and follow the instructions.
        3. Log in to the proctoring service and take your exam. [if exam only]