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Below are summaries of what every child is expected to be able to do by the end of the year in Spanish class.

By the end of **first grade**, you will be able to…

· talk about insects...  · name the food groups and some foods within each group...   · name the months of the year and days of the week...   · talk about desert animals...   · say colors and numbers to 20 ...

…ENTIRELY IN SPANISH!!!

How well will you be able to //use// and //understand// Spanish at the end of first grade?

By being a good listener and paying close attention to the actions and words of your teacher and classmates, you will understand almost all of what is said in class. You will understand much of what you hear, but your responses will be limited to one, two or a few words about class topics. You will ask questions such as, “What is your name?” and “How are you?”, and answer using memorized responses. You will be able to use these words and phrases in simple conversations with your classmates. You will begin to read and write some words in Spanish.

By the end of **second grade**, you will be able to… · talk about landforms...  · talk about the Mayan lifestyle...   · tell about the oceans and ocean animals...   · name the parts of a plant...   · talk about what a plant needs to grow...   · talk about the landforms...

…ENTIRELY IN SPANISH!!!  How well will you be able to //use// and //understand// Spanish at the end of second grade?  By being a good listener and paying close attention to the actions and words of your teacher and classmates, you will understand almost all of what is said in class. You will understand much of what you hear, but your responses will be limited to one, two or a few words about class topics. You will ask questions such as, “What is your name?” and “How are you?”, and answer using memorized responses. You will be able to use these words and phrases in simple conversations with your classmates. You will begin to read and write more words in Spanish.

By the end of **third grade**, you will be able to… · identify and describe items in a classroom...  · identify family members...   · compare and contrast family traditions in Mexico with your own family traditions...   <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· talk about people and places within a community...   <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· talk about foods you eat in Iowa and the foods eaten in Mexico...   <span style="color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 14pt; language: x-none; unicode-bidi: embed;">· talk about what is found in a rainforest...

…ENTIRELY IN SPANISH!!! How well will you be able to //use// and //understand// Spanish at the end of third grade?

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By the end of **fourth grade**, you will be able to…
 * identify the five regions of the United States.
 * tell where you are from.
 * talk about the Hispanic influence in the U.S.
 * describe the rooms of the house.
 * compare and contrast a typical home in Mexico to a home in Iowa.
 * identify parts of the body.
 * create a unique poem.


 * How well will you be able to //use// and //understand// Spanish at the end of fourth grade? **

By being a good listener and paying close attention to the actions and words of your teacher and classmates, you will understand almost all of what is said in class. Even though you will understand much of what you hear, your responses will be limited to one, two or a few words about class topics, to express your answers. You will ask questions such as, “When is your birthday?”, “What is your favorite color?” and answer by using memorized responses. You will be able to use these words and phrases in simple conversations with your classmates. You will continue to read and write more words in Spanish.

By the end of **fifth grade**, you will be able to…
 * discuss and compare daily schedules in Spanish-speaking countries and the United States.
 * describe yourself.
 * discuss and write about extended family members.
 * identify numbers to 500.
 * describe the Taíno people of Puerto Rico.

…ENTIRELY IN SPANISH!!!

By being a good listener and paying close attention to the actions and words of your teacher and classmates, you will understand almost all of what is said in class. Even though you will understand much of what you hear, your responses will be limited to one, two or a few words about class topics. You will ask questions, such as, “What do you like to do?” and “Who is in your family?” and answer using memorized responses. You will be able to use these words and phrases in simple conversations with your classmates. You will be able to write complete sentences and short paragraphs about class topics. You will be able to read and discuss longer texts written entirely in Spanish.
 * How well will you be able to //use// and //understand// Spanish at the end of fifth grade? **

By the end of **sixth grade**, you will be able to…

…ALL IN SPANISH!!!
 * discuss and write about countries in Central America and South America.
 * compare and contrast cultural traditions in Iowa and Spanish-speaking countries.
 * read and write letters in Spanish.
 * plan for and participate in an imaginary trip to a Spanish-speaking country.


 * How well will you be able to //use// and //understand// Spanish at the end of sixth grade? **

By being a good listener and paying close attention to the actions and words of your teacher and classmates, you will understand almost all of what is said in class. Even though you will understand much of what you hear, your responses will be limited to one, two or a few words about class topics. You will ask questions, such as, “What do you like to do?” and “What are some of your favorites things?” and answer using memorized responses. You will be able to use these words and phrases in simple conversations with your classmates. You will be able to write complete sentences and longer paragraphs about class topics. You will be able to read and discuss longer texts written entirely in Spanish.