Unit Cover Page

Topic:__ The House_______________

Title:______As es Mi Casa___________

Subject/Course:___Honors Spanish III______

Grades:_9-12_____

Stage1---Desired Results
Content Standards:
IC. IH. 3
Communicate about events and experiences with some detail in various time frames.
IL. IH. 1
Understand the main idea and a few details in messages, presentations, and overheard conversations (even when
something unexpected is expressed) on a variety of topics related to everyday life, personal interests, and studies.
IR. AL. 1
Understand the main idea and some supporting details on a variety of topics of personal and general interests.
IR. AL. 2
Follow stories and descriptions of various lengths, time frames, and genres.
PW. AL. 1
Write and present organized paragraphs appropriate to an audience on a variety of topics, events, and experiences in
various time frames.
CUL. Int. 1
Investigate and describe similarities and differences in practices, products, and perspectives used across cultures (e.g.,
holidays, family life, historical and contemporary figures) to understand ones own and others ways of thinking.
COMP. Int. 2
Compare and contrast familiar topics and discuss the impact on the target culture and ones one culture (as applicable).
Enduring Understanding/Big Idea:
How people define and talk about home differs according to culture, geography, and resources.
Essential Questions:
1) How are commands used around the house?
2) How does my home differ from homes in the target culture?
3) What are my familys responsibilities at home?
4) In what ways has your home life changed since you were younger?

Stage 2----Assessment Evidence

Unit (Summative) Assessment:
Students will demonstrate their understanding through three different performance tasks.
1) Speaking Assessment- Students are given a set of questions at the beginning of the unit that they will need to prepare
answers to. Students will be paired with another student and be asked to ask and answer these questions orally to each
other.
2) Writing Assessment- Students will be writing emails to a pen pal in Uruguay or Paraguay discussing the similarities and

differences in home-life between the United States and their country.

3) Multiple Choice Comprehensive Exam- Students will take a multiple choice exam that will incorporate vocabulary,
grammar, a short reading comprehension section, and a listening section.

Stage 3----Learning Plan

Learning Activities:
See attached calendar for detailed outlines of daily lessons and supporting activities.

Resources and Materials

Websiteshttp://weburbanist.com/2008/12/09/amazing-bizarre-homes-exotic-houses/
http://montevideo.craigslist.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=KSW0BXAKTAU

Books- Dicho y Hecho

La Gran Adventura de Alejandro
Technology- Reserve lap top carts for 12/1
MaterialsCopies for Vocabulary Packets
Copies of Unit Calendars
Colored Pencils/Markers
Teacher ResourcesListening Practice (News Story)
Reading Comprehension Sample
Vocabulary Quiz
Writing Assessment
Speaking Assessment Questions
Comprehensive Multiple Choice Exam