Grado+6+units

Students in 6th grade continue to work with "can-do" statements. These are objectives and tasks from the unit that have been converted to language the children understand. The "can-do" statements are introduced at the beginning of the unit and students determine if they can already do what is stated. It is likely that most students are unable to do most or all of the tasks listed. At the end of the unit, the "can-do" statements are revisited. It is my hope that all students are able to do the task listed in each "can-do" statement. Below you will find the "can do" statements for each unit.

Our first unit is on Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. This unit is based on reading postcards from children in the Spanish speaking countries in that area. The children will have the opportunity to interact with 10 texts which include information about the countries of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. In addition to country information, there is also an opportunity to review vocabulary introduced in previous grades.
 * Unit 1: México, Centroamérica y el Caribe (Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean)**

//Can-do statements:// 1. I can identify the countries of Central America/Mexico/the Caribbean. 2. I can identify the capitals of Central America/Mexico/the Caribbean. 3. I can label a map of Central America/Mexico/the Caribbean. 4. I can talk about and sing part of "Copa de la vida". 5. I can read postcards in Spanish.

Sixth graders write friendly letters in Spanish to students in the Spanish I classes at Indian Hills Junior high. Later in the year, response letters will be received.
 * Unit 2: las cartas (letters)**

//Can-do statements:// 1. I can answer questions about myself in Spanish. 2. I can write about myself and my family in Spanish. 3. I can write a friendly letter in Spanish and include at least 8 topics.

This unit is based on reading letters Juanes, a famous Spanish-speaking singer who is from Colombia. The children will have the opportunity to interact with 10 texts which include information about the countries of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. In addition to country information, there is also an opportunity to review vocabulary introduced in previous grades.
 * Unit 3: Sudamérica (South America)**

//Can-do statements:// 1. I can identify the countries of South America. 2. I can identify the capitals of South America. 3. I can label a map of South America. 4. I can identify important artists from South America. 5. I can identify important tourist attractions in South America.

This unit is a trip through South America that receives its inspiration from the //Where in the World is Carmen San Diego// computer game. The children will learn about preparing for a trip and the will "travel" through South America.
 * Unit 4: el viaje (trip)**

//Can-do statements:// 1. I can name in Spanish 10 things to pack in a suitcase. 2. I can ask/answer questions in Spanish to get through an airport. 3. I can write and present a weather report for the country I will visit. 4. I can identify important tourist attractions in South America.

Songs we sing in class

//Capitals rap:// México D.F., México Guatemala, Guatemala Tegucigalpa, Honduras San Salvador, El Salvador Managua, Nicaragua San José, Costa Rica Panamá, Panamá La Habana, Cuba Santo Domingo, República Dominicana San Juan, Puerto Rico