Quarter 1: My World

 

 

Kindergarten: El Árbol Genealógico (The Family Tree) 

 

• Rationale: This project connects students to their immediate world by having them identify and name their family members. By creating a family tree, they visually represent the vocabulary they've learned and practice using simple sentences to talk about their family. This project fosters a personal connection to the language and builds a foundation for discussing relationships.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly labels at least 5 family members.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses simple sentences like "Esta es mi mamá" or "Este es mi papá" correctly.

  • Creativity (20%): The family tree is neat, colorful, and reflects the student's best effort.

 

1st Grade: Mi Casa Ideal (My Ideal House) 

 

• Rationale: This project allows students to apply vocabulary related to parts of a house and furniture in a creative context. By designing their own "ideal house," they practice using spatial prepositions and descriptive adjectives, reinforcing their understanding of how to describe their environment.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly labels at least 8 rooms and furniture items in Spanish.

  • Descriptions (40%): Uses a variety of adjectives and prepositions to describe the rooms and objects.

  • Creativity & Effort (20%): The house design is detailed and well-executed.

 

2nd Grade: Mi Comida Favorita (My Favorite Food) 

 

• Rationale: This project provides a fun and relatable way for students to learn about food and expressing preferences. By creating a menu of their favorite foods, they practice using "Me gusta..." and "No me gusta..." in a practical way, building confidence in expressing personal opinions in Spanish.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 food items in Spanish.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses "Me gusta..." and "No me gusta..." correctly.

  • Presentation (20%): The menu is clear, organized, and colorful.

 

3rd Grade: El Libro de los Animales (The Animal Book) 

 

• Rationale: This project allows students to apply vocabulary for different animals and use descriptive adjectives to talk about them. Creating an animal book reinforces vocabulary and gives students a tangible product to showcase their learning.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 8 animals in Spanish.

  • Descriptions (40%): Uses a variety of adjectives (e.g., grande, pequeño, rápido) to describe the animals.

  • Creativity & Effort (20%): The book is well-designed and reflects the student's best effort.

 

4th Grade: El Mapa de la Comunidad (The Community Map) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students identify and name important places in their community. By creating a map, they practice using prepositions of location and giving directions, which are essential functional language skills. This connects their Spanish learning to their real-world environment.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly labels at least 6 places in Spanish.

  • Directions (40%): Includes a key or written descriptions using prepositions of location to describe how to get from one place to another.

  • Accuracy & Effort (20%): The map is accurate and easy to follow.

 

5th Grade: Mi Rutina Diaria (My Daily Routine) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students articulate their daily routine using reflexive verbs and time-related phrases. By creating a visual schedule or a short essay, they practice verb conjugation and sequencing events in a way that is personally relevant to them.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes at least 5 reflexive verbs and a variety of time phrases.

  • Grammar (40%): Verbs are correctly conjugated and sentences are grammatically correct.

  • Completeness (20%): The routine is detailed and covers at least 5 activities throughout the day.

 

6th Grade: El Diario de Viaje (The Travel Journal) 

 

• Rationale: This project allows students to use the present tense to describe a hypothetical trip to a Spanish-speaking country. By creating a travel journal, they research a location and apply their language skills in a creative, imaginative context.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes at least 10 vocabulary words related to travel, places, and activities.

  • Grammar (40%): Uses a variety of present tense verbs correctly.

  • Content (20%): The journal is creative, detailed, and presents a clear travel itinerary.

 

7th Grade: Mi Biografía (My Biography) 

 

• Rationale: This project is a comprehensive review of the preterite tense. By writing a biography, students practice conjugating and using verbs in the past tense to talk about their life experiences, building a strong foundation for storytelling in Spanish.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes a wide range of vocabulary related to past events and personal information.

  • Grammar (40%): Correctly uses the preterite tense throughout the biography.

  • Content (20%): The biography is well-structured and tells a cohesive story.

 

8th Grade: Mi Álbum de Fotos (My Photo Album) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students differentiate between the preterite and imperfect tenses. By creating a photo album, they practice describing past events (preterite) and the background or conditions in which they occurred (imperfect), which is a key advanced grammar concept.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Grammar (60%): Correctly uses both the preterite and imperfect tenses to describe the photos.

  • Vocabulary (20%): Includes descriptive vocabulary.

  • Creativity (20%): The photo album is creative and well-organized.

 

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Quarter 2: My Community

 

 

Kindergarten: El Calendario (The Calendar) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students learn the days of the week, months, and seasons in a hands-on way. By creating a calendar, they gain a tangible tool for practicing time-related vocabulary and phrases.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly labels the days of the week and months in Spanish.

  • Accuracy (40%): The calendar is accurate and easy to read.

  • Creativity (20%): The calendar is decorated and reflects the student's best effort.

 

1st Grade: El Libro de la Ropa (The Clothing Book) 

 

• Rationale: This project allows students to apply vocabulary for clothing and colors. By creating a clothing book, they practice describing what people wear, which reinforces their understanding of descriptive adjectives.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 8 articles of clothing and 5 colors.

  • Descriptions (40%): Uses the verb "llevar" to describe the clothing and colors.

  • Presentation (20%): The book is neat, colorful, and well-organized.

 

2nd Grade: El Menú de Feriado (The Holiday Menu) 

 

• Rationale: This project connects students to cultural celebrations by having them learn about holidays and the food associated with them. By creating a holiday menu, they practice using the verb "comer" and food vocabulary in a context that is both fun and culturally relevant.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 holiday food items in Spanish.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses the verb "comer" correctly in simple sentences.

  • Creativity & Effort (20%): The menu is creative and well-presented.

 

3rd Grade: El Árbol de la Personalidad (The Personality Tree) 

 

• Rationale: This project is designed to help students describe their family members using a variety of adjectives for both physical appearance and personality. By creating a "personality tree," they visually represent their family and practice using descriptive language, building a strong vocabulary for describing people.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly uses at least 5 adjectives for physical and personality descriptions.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses the verb "ser" correctly in sentences to describe family members.

  • Creativity (20%): The family tree is creative and reflects the student's personal connection to the project.

 

4th Grade: El Diario de Viaje (The Travel Journal) 

 

• Rationale: This project allows students to use the present tense to describe a hypothetical trip to a Spanish-speaking country. By creating a travel journal, they research a location and apply their language skills in a creative, imaginative context.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes at least 10 vocabulary words related to travel, places, and activities.

  • Grammar (40%): Uses a variety of present tense verbs correctly.

  • Content (20%): The journal is creative, detailed, and presents a clear travel itinerary.

 

5th Grade: Un Cuento de Aventura (An Adventure Story) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students practice storytelling in Spanish by using a variety of verbs in the past tense. By writing a story, they learn to sequence events and use different verbs to describe a past adventure.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes a wide range of vocabulary related to past events and adventures.

  • Grammar (40%): Correctly uses a variety of past tense verbs (preterite) throughout the story.

  • Creativity (20%): The story is engaging and well-structured.

 

6th Grade: El Video de la Receta (The Recipe Video) 

 

• Rationale: This project provides a practical application of imperative verbs and food vocabulary. By creating a video demonstrating a recipe, students practice giving commands and using language in a functional, real-world context.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names all ingredients and cooking tools in Spanish.

  • Grammar (40%): Uses imperative verbs correctly to give instructions.

  • Presentation (20%): The video is clear, well-edited, and easy to follow.

 

7th Grade: El Futuro y los Sueños (The Future and Dreams) 

 

• Rationale: This project is designed to help students use the simple future tense to talk about future plans and dreams. By creating a "time capsule" letter, they practice verb conjugation and express their personal aspirations, connecting their language learning to their long-term goals.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes a variety of vocabulary related to future plans, professions, and dreams.

  • Grammar (40%): Correctly uses the future tense throughout the letter.

  • Content (20%): The letter is thoughtful and well-written.

 

8th Grade: Mi Presentación de la Cultura (My Culture Presentation) 

 

• Rationale: This project encourages students to research a Spanish-speaking country and present their findings in a creative way. By doing so, they practice using the present tense to describe culture, history, and traditions, reinforcing their understanding of how to talk about a wide range of topics.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes a wide range of vocabulary related to geography, culture, and history.

  • Grammar (40%): Uses a variety of present tense verbs correctly throughout the presentation.

  • Presentation (20%): The presentation is engaging, well-organized, and informative.

 

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Quarter 3: My World & My Community

 

 

Kindergarten: El Menú de Feriado (The Holiday Menu) 

 

• Rationale: This project reinforces holiday and food vocabulary in a creative and interactive way. By creating a menu, students practice using the verb "comer" in simple sentences, which builds on their previous knowledge and prepares them for more complex sentence structures.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 holiday foods.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses the verb "comer" in simple, grammatically correct sentences.

  • Presentation (20%): The menu is colorful, neat, and reflects effort.

 

1st Grade: Mi Monstruo Divertido (My Funny Monster) 

 

• Rationale: This project allows students to apply their knowledge of body parts and senses in a creative context. By drawing and describing a "funny monster," they practice using the verb "tener" and descriptive adjectives, which reinforces their understanding of human and animal anatomy in Spanish.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 body parts and 3 senses.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses the verb "tener" and descriptive sentences correctly.

  • Creativity (20%): The monster is creative and the project reflects the student's effort.

 

2nd Grade: Mi Viaje Favorito (My Favorite Trip)

 

• Rationale: This project helps students apply their knowledge of transportation and destinations. By creating a travel poster or paragraph, they practice using the verb "ir" and describing how they travel to different places. This connects their learning to their own experiences and future aspirations.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 3 modes of transportation and 3 destinations.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses the verb "ir" correctly in sentences.

  • Presentation (20%): The poster or paragraph is neat, well-organized, and easy to understand.

 

3rd Grade: El Menú Internacional (The International Menu) 

 

• Rationale: This project introduces students to the typical foods of Spanish-speaking countries. By creating an international menu, they practice expressing their likes and dislikes while learning about different cultures. This project also encourages teamwork and research.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 typical foods.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses "Me gusta..." and "No me gusta..." correctly.

  • Collaboration & Content (20%): The menu is well-organized, informative, and a result of a collaborative effort.

 

4th Grade: Un Diálogo con Verbos (A Dialogue with Verbs) 

 

• Rationale: This project is a focused practice of verb conjugation. By writing and performing a dialogue, students apply their knowledge of regular and irregular verbs in a communicative context. This project builds confidence in speaking and reinforces grammatical rules.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes a variety of verbs from the lesson.

  • Grammar (40%): All verbs are correctly conjugated.

  • Performance (20%): The dialogue is well-rehearsed and performed with clarity.

 

5th Grade: Mi Árbol de la Personalidad (My Personality Tree) 

 

• Rationale: This project is a comprehensive review of family and descriptive vocabulary. By creating a "personality tree," students practice using adjectives to describe both the physical appearance and personality of their family members. This project encourages a personal connection to the language.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 family members and 5 descriptive adjectives.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses the verbs "ser" and "estar" correctly in descriptive sentences.

  • Presentation (20%): The project is neat, organized, and creative.

 

6th Grade: Mi Plato Saludable (My Healthy Plate) 

 

• Rationale: This project connects Spanish learning to health and wellness. By creating a "healthy plate," students learn about different food groups and practice using Spanish to talk about healthy habits. This project provides a practical, real-world application of the language.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 healthy foods and a variety of food groups.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses sentences to describe why the foods are healthy.

  • Content (20%): The plate is well-organized and includes a variety of healthy foods.

 

7th Grade: Mi Cápsula del Tiempo (My Time Capsule) 

 

• Rationale: This project allows students to use the simple future tense to talk about future plans and dreams. By writing a letter to their future self, they practice verb conjugation and express their personal aspirations, which connects their language learning to their long-term goals.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes a variety of vocabulary related to future plans, professions, and dreams.

  • Grammar (40%): Correctly uses the future tense throughout the letter.

  • Content (20%): The letter is thoughtful and well-written.

 

8th Grade: Un Cuento de Aventura (An Adventure Story) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students distinguish between the preterite and imperfect tenses. By writing and illustrating a story, they practice using both tenses correctly to describe past events and the background information surrounding them. This project is a capstone for past tense learning.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Grammar (60%): Correctly uses both the preterite and imperfect tenses.

  • Vocabulary (20%): Includes a variety of descriptive words.

  • Creativity (20%): The story is engaging and the illustrations are well-done.

 

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Quarter 4: My Community

 

 

Kindergarten: Mi Granja de Animales (My Animal Farm) 

 

• Rationale: This project is a fun and interactive way for students to review farm animal names and the sounds they make. By creating a farm scene, they reinforce their knowledge through a tangible, visual representation.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 farm animals.

  • Sounds (40%): Correctly identifies the sounds the animals make in Spanish.

  • Creativity (20%): The farm scene is neat and reflects the student's best effort.

 

1st Grade: Mi Mapa de la Ciudad con Acciones (My City Map with Actions) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students apply their knowledge of places in the city and actions. By creating a city map and describing what they do in different places, they practice using verbs and vocabulary in a context that is both fun and personally relevant.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 places and 5 actions.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses sentences that combine places and actions correctly.

  • Presentation (20%): The map is clear, well-labeled, and creative.

 

2nd Grade: Mi Horario de la Semana (My Weekly Schedule) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students articulate their weekly routines. By creating a weekly schedule, they practice using the days of the week and a variety of verbs to describe what they do. This reinforces their understanding of time and daily activities in Spanish.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names the days of the week and a variety of routine-related activities.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses sentences that combine days and routines correctly.

  • Organization (20%): The schedule is neat and easy to read.

 

3rd Grade: El Libro de las Acciones (The Actions Book) 

 

• Rationale: This project allows students to apply their knowledge of professions and the actions associated with them. By creating an "actions book," they practice using verbs to describe what people do for a living, which expands their vocabulary and their ability to describe people's roles in the community.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 professions and 5 actions.

  • Sentences (40%): Uses sentences that combine professions and actions correctly.

  • Creativity (20%): The book is creative and reflects the student's effort.

 

4th Grade: El Diálogo de la Vida Diaria (The Daily Life Dialogue) 

 

• Rationale: This project is a focused practice of verb conjugation. By writing and performing a dialogue, students apply their knowledge of regular and irregular verbs in a communicative context. This project builds confidence in speaking and reinforces grammatical rules.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes a variety of verbs from the lesson.

  • Grammar (40%): All verbs are correctly conjugated.

  • Performance (20%): The dialogue is well-rehearsed and performed with clarity.

 

5th Grade: El Catálogo de Ropa (The Clothing Catalog) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students apply their knowledge of clothing and colors in a creative way. By creating a clothing catalog, they practice describing what people wear using a variety of adjectives, which reinforces their descriptive abilities.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Correctly names at least 5 articles of clothing and 5 colors.

  • Descriptions (40%): Uses a variety of adjectives to describe the clothing.

  • Presentation (20%): The catalog is well-designed and creative.

 

6th Grade: Un Diálogo con Verbos Irregulares (A Dialogue with Irregular Verbs) 

 

• Rationale: This project is a focused practice of irregular verb conjugation. By writing and performing a dialogue, students apply their knowledge of irregular verbs in a communicative context. This project builds confidence in speaking and reinforces grammatical rules.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Vocabulary (40%): Includes at least 5 irregular verbs from the lesson.

  • Grammar (40%): All verbs are correctly conjugated.

  • Performance (20%): The dialogue is well-rehearsed and performed with clarity.

 

7th Grade: Mi Vida de Niñez (My Childhood Life) 

 

• Rationale: This project is designed to help students use the imperfect tense to describe past habitual actions and conditions. By creating a book or presentation about their childhood, they practice verb conjugation and distinguish between the preterite and imperfect tenses.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Grammar (60%): Correctly uses the imperfect tense throughout the project.

  • Vocabulary (20%): Includes a wide range of vocabulary related to childhood.

  • Creativity (20%): The project is well-organized and engaging.

 

8th Grade: Mis Situaciones Hipotéticas (My Hypothetical Situations) 

 

• Rationale: This project helps students apply their knowledge of the subjunctive mood in si clauses. By creating a short essay or presentation about hypothetical situations, they practice using complex grammatical structures to express opinions and ideas, preparing them for more advanced Spanish.

• Grading Rubric:

  • Grammar (60%): Correctly uses the subjunctive mood in si clauses.

  • Vocabulary (20%): Includes a variety of verbs and conjunctions from the lesson.

  • Content (20%): The essay or presentation is well-structured and presents clear ideas.

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