12th Grade Spanish abinitio syllabus (2014-2015)
A2 Topics Click on the relevant topic area below:
Environmental Issues
EnvironmentResource NameFormatDescription
TransporteWordNecesito mi coche debate (based on AQA-Kerboodle)Transporte ICT lessonPowerPoint
Pupil version and Teacher version of pptUseful posterspdf1 2 3 4 5 6 7and brochureProductos ReciclablesWordWorksheetsIntroduction to Environment topicPowerPointPowerpoint and worksheet to start topic.
Ahorrar AguaPowerPointHow to save water
Ballena en el TamesisWordText from el Mundo and exercises
Global WarmingWordText and exercises
Tipos de Energia RenovablesWordMatch up, gap fill and recycling exercise.
Contaminacion LuminicaWordShort text
Introduccion a Las Energias RenovablesWordText
Electric VehiclesWordText and questions
Diversificacion EnergeticaWordText
Energia Renovables TextWordText and questions
Energias RenovablesWordText and exercises with supportingPowerPoint which also has information on the Prestige Disaster
El Consumo Responsable de la EnergiaWordWorksheet based on texts in AQA A2 book and Animo 2.
El Futuro del PlanetaWordText and questionsListening AuthentikWordWorksheet to go with Test 14 2009Listening vocabWordVocabualry from Test 15, Authentik Medio Ambiente
Kerboodle ListeningWordWorksheet to go with El Consumo de EnergiaQuestionsWordQuestions to discuss about what we can do to help the environment
GreenpeaceWordText
Las Actividades de Grupos EcologistasWordText and exercises
Spanish Eco GroupsWordInformation and websites on Spanish Eco-Groups
What should we do?WordText with gap fill - words given.SongWordEl Ska de la Tierra by Bebe
Viviseccion de AnimalesWordFor and against grid and questions
ConversationWord5 questions with exemplar answers for discussion
Proteger el planetaWordEssay preparation based on Kerboodle
Writing End TasksWordFinal writing tasks on EnvironmentVocabulary TestsWordBased on AQA/Nelson Thornes list - pollution,energy and saving the planet.Oral CardsWordEnvironment based Stimulus Cards 1 2 3 4FLA workWordCombination of stimulous cards and Kerboodle style worksheets
TranslationWordTranslation into EnglishT
ranslationWordTranslation into Spanish
Immigration, Integration & Racism
Immigration, Integration & RacismResource NameFormatDescriptionVocabularyWordVocabulary listIntroduction to topicflpIntroduction to immigration with poem and questionsIntroduction to ImmigrationWordBased on new spec resourcesCauses of ImmigrationWordWorksheetsBenefits & ProblemsWordWorksheetsLa inmigracion y el racismoWordQuestions on the topicLos GitanospdfText with questions and solutionsLos GitanosPowerPointSupporting the text from Sigue 2La inmigracion en cifrasWordText with lots of numbers to be translatedListeningWordListening worksheet from Sigue 2 pg 77ImmigrationWordQuestions and answers with links useful for Oral examLos InmigrantesWordText and exercisesPapa y Mama fueron emigrantes sin papelesWordTextEstamos Preparados?WordTextAislamiento o IntegracionWordFor/Against gridPhoto AnalysisWordImages with a space for writing for discussion and powerpointTranslationWordTwo texts on immigration to translateAvalancha de Sin PapelesPowerPointGapfil text and vocabulary exerciseLas PaterasPowerPointImages with explanationGovernment AdpdfSpanish government adverts 1 2News Article 1pdfEspana salta al mestizaje article and questions from el PaisNews Article 2pdfVolveriamos a hacerlo article and questions from el PaisEspana modernaWordText on Spain's view of immigrationNueva Ley para los Sin PapelesWordText on new lawLey de ExtranjeriaWordText on Spanish lawDe la dicatdura a la demoracraciaWordGap fill timeline of Spanish historyLa Convivencia de CulturasWordWorksheet *NEWIntegration 1 and 2WordWorksheets on the causes of and how to over come integration *NEWRacism 1 and 2WordWorksheets on experiences of racism, causes etc *NEWFLA Racism workWordBased on AQA *NEWLa Lengua EspanolaWordEs la lengua espanola racista y discriminatoria worksheetEspanol para extranjerosWordWorksheet to go with videoclip (wmv)News Article 3pdfIdioma antes que la religio articleand questions from el PaisOrigen y Evolucion de la UEWordTextLa Ampliacion de la UEWordQ&A on the EU with supporting PowerPointEspana en la UEWordStats and textEuropePowerPointIntroductions to member countriesEl EuroWordText and questions with answersEuro For/AgainstWordFor/Against grid on joining the EuroEl EuroPowerPointText, opinions and questionsLa GlobalizacionWordText with information on globalisationMcDonaldsWordArticle, worksheet and verb worksheetun Franco, 14 pesetaspdfStudy guide for the filmLa Carrera Hacia la Casa BlancaWordWorksheets on Obama *NEWVocabulary TestsWordImmigration, Integration and Racism - based on AQA Kerboodle lists *NEWWealthy & Poverty
Law & Order
Ethical Issues
Exam Specific (based on old specification Edexcel and new specification AQA)
Miscellaneous
General Objectives
The general objectives of the this 2 year course is for participants to communicate with competence in common everyday contexts.
At the end of the 2 year course, students will need to:
Curriculum
The Spanish abinitio curriculum is divided into 3 main themes:
Within these 3 themes, there are several topics to choose from:
The individual and society:
Units, topics, and specific objectives
12th Grade Spanish abinitio (2014-2015)
Unit # 1 Leisure and travel
topic # 1: Hobbies and free time
Objectives students will be able to:
topic # 2: Places, holidays, traveling, and accommodations
Objectives students will be able to:
Unit # 2 Media
topic # 1: Social Media
Objectives students will be able to:
Objectives students will be able to:
Unit # 3 Future plans
topic # 1: Education
Objectives students will be able to:
Objectives students will be able to:
Unit # 4 Environment
topic # 1: Global issues
Formal assessments and dates
The dates below are very important. Thus keep them in mind as you review and prepare for your assessments. Plan accordingly and don't leave your preparation until the last moment.
IOA: Internal Oral Assessment
Paper 1: Reading Comprehension
Paper 2: Writing test
September 22 - 25: IOA practice (Assessed by the teacher)
November 17 - 20: IOA practice (Assessed by the teacher)
December 2 - 8: Mock Exams Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Assessed by the teacher)
December 8 -11: Practice Written Research (Assessed by the teacher)
February 23 - 26: Final Written Research (Assessed by the IBO)
March 9 - 12: Final IOA (Assessed by the IBO)
May: Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Assessed by the IBO)
A2 Topics Click on the relevant topic area below:
Environmental Issues
EnvironmentResource NameFormatDescription
TransporteWordNecesito mi coche debate (based on AQA-Kerboodle)Transporte ICT lessonPowerPoint
Pupil version and Teacher version of pptUseful posterspdf1 2 3 4 5 6 7and brochureProductos ReciclablesWordWorksheetsIntroduction to Environment topicPowerPointPowerpoint and worksheet to start topic.
Ahorrar AguaPowerPointHow to save water
Ballena en el TamesisWordText from el Mundo and exercises
Global WarmingWordText and exercises
Tipos de Energia RenovablesWordMatch up, gap fill and recycling exercise.
Contaminacion LuminicaWordShort text
Introduccion a Las Energias RenovablesWordText
Electric VehiclesWordText and questions
Diversificacion EnergeticaWordText
Energia Renovables TextWordText and questions
Energias RenovablesWordText and exercises with supportingPowerPoint which also has information on the Prestige Disaster
El Consumo Responsable de la EnergiaWordWorksheet based on texts in AQA A2 book and Animo 2.
El Futuro del PlanetaWordText and questionsListening AuthentikWordWorksheet to go with Test 14 2009Listening vocabWordVocabualry from Test 15, Authentik Medio Ambiente
Kerboodle ListeningWordWorksheet to go with El Consumo de EnergiaQuestionsWordQuestions to discuss about what we can do to help the environment
GreenpeaceWordText
Las Actividades de Grupos EcologistasWordText and exercises
Spanish Eco GroupsWordInformation and websites on Spanish Eco-Groups
What should we do?WordText with gap fill - words given.SongWordEl Ska de la Tierra by Bebe
Viviseccion de AnimalesWordFor and against grid and questions
ConversationWord5 questions with exemplar answers for discussion
Proteger el planetaWordEssay preparation based on Kerboodle
Writing End TasksWordFinal writing tasks on EnvironmentVocabulary TestsWordBased on AQA/Nelson Thornes list - pollution,energy and saving the planet.Oral CardsWordEnvironment based Stimulus Cards 1 2 3 4FLA workWordCombination of stimulous cards and Kerboodle style worksheets
TranslationWordTranslation into EnglishT
ranslationWordTranslation into Spanish
Immigration, Integration & Racism
Immigration, Integration & RacismResource NameFormatDescriptionVocabularyWordVocabulary listIntroduction to topicflpIntroduction to immigration with poem and questionsIntroduction to ImmigrationWordBased on new spec resourcesCauses of ImmigrationWordWorksheetsBenefits & ProblemsWordWorksheetsLa inmigracion y el racismoWordQuestions on the topicLos GitanospdfText with questions and solutionsLos GitanosPowerPointSupporting the text from Sigue 2La inmigracion en cifrasWordText with lots of numbers to be translatedListeningWordListening worksheet from Sigue 2 pg 77ImmigrationWordQuestions and answers with links useful for Oral examLos InmigrantesWordText and exercisesPapa y Mama fueron emigrantes sin papelesWordTextEstamos Preparados?WordTextAislamiento o IntegracionWordFor/Against gridPhoto AnalysisWordImages with a space for writing for discussion and powerpointTranslationWordTwo texts on immigration to translateAvalancha de Sin PapelesPowerPointGapfil text and vocabulary exerciseLas PaterasPowerPointImages with explanationGovernment AdpdfSpanish government adverts 1 2News Article 1pdfEspana salta al mestizaje article and questions from el PaisNews Article 2pdfVolveriamos a hacerlo article and questions from el PaisEspana modernaWordText on Spain's view of immigrationNueva Ley para los Sin PapelesWordText on new lawLey de ExtranjeriaWordText on Spanish lawDe la dicatdura a la demoracraciaWordGap fill timeline of Spanish historyLa Convivencia de CulturasWordWorksheet *NEWIntegration 1 and 2WordWorksheets on the causes of and how to over come integration *NEWRacism 1 and 2WordWorksheets on experiences of racism, causes etc *NEWFLA Racism workWordBased on AQA *NEWLa Lengua EspanolaWordEs la lengua espanola racista y discriminatoria worksheetEspanol para extranjerosWordWorksheet to go with videoclip (wmv)News Article 3pdfIdioma antes que la religio articleand questions from el PaisOrigen y Evolucion de la UEWordTextLa Ampliacion de la UEWordQ&A on the EU with supporting PowerPointEspana en la UEWordStats and textEuropePowerPointIntroductions to member countriesEl EuroWordText and questions with answersEuro For/AgainstWordFor/Against grid on joining the EuroEl EuroPowerPointText, opinions and questionsLa GlobalizacionWordText with information on globalisationMcDonaldsWordArticle, worksheet and verb worksheetun Franco, 14 pesetaspdfStudy guide for the filmLa Carrera Hacia la Casa BlancaWordWorksheets on Obama *NEWVocabulary TestsWordImmigration, Integration and Racism - based on AQA Kerboodle lists *NEWWealthy & Poverty
Law & Order
Ethical Issues
Exam Specific (based on old specification Edexcel and new specification AQA)
Miscellaneous
General Objectives
The general objectives of the this 2 year course is for participants to communicate with competence in common everyday contexts.
At the end of the 2 year course, students will need to:
- communicate clearly and effectively in limited contexts.
- comprehend and use spoken and written language in limited contexts.
- comprehend and use specific common vocabulary and essential grammar.
- communicate appropriately according to the audience.
- show sensitivity to characteristics of the culture related to the Spanish language.
Curriculum
The Spanish abinitio curriculum is divided into 3 main themes:
- The individual and society
- Leisure and work
- Urban and rural environment
Within these 3 themes, there are several topics to choose from:
The individual and society:
- Personal details appearance and character
- Daily routines
- Relationships
- Education
- Food and drink
- Shopping
- Physical health
- Sports
- Entertainment
- Holidays
- Transport
- Employment
- Technology
- Neighborhood
- Town and services
- Weather
- Environmental concerns
- Global issues
- Physical geography
Units, topics, and specific objectives
12th Grade Spanish abinitio (2014-2015)
Unit # 1 Leisure and travel
topic # 1: Hobbies and free time
Objectives students will be able to:
- talk about different sports/hobbies.
- talk about entertainment.
topic # 2: Places, holidays, traveling, and accommodations
Objectives students will be able to:
- places and features of interest
- location and direction
- talk about means of transportation.
- talk about types of destination.
- talk about holidays.
- different types of hotel facilities
- making reservations
Unit # 2 Media
topic # 1: Social Media
Objectives students will be able to:
- talk about current social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
- talk about the forecast.
- talk about climate.
- talk about seasons and seasonal events.
Objectives students will be able to:
- talk about countries and continents.
- talk about geographical features.
Unit # 3 Future plans
topic # 1: Education
Objectives students will be able to:
- Universities and colleges
- Fields of study.
Objectives students will be able to:
- talk about different types of jobs (public sector, private companies, nonprofit organizations)
- talk about being an entrepreneur
Unit # 4 Environment
topic # 1: Global issues
Formal assessments and dates
The dates below are very important. Thus keep them in mind as you review and prepare for your assessments. Plan accordingly and don't leave your preparation until the last moment.
IOA: Internal Oral Assessment
Paper 1: Reading Comprehension
Paper 2: Writing test
September 22 - 25: IOA practice (Assessed by the teacher)
November 17 - 20: IOA practice (Assessed by the teacher)
December 2 - 8: Mock Exams Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Assessed by the teacher)
December 8 -11: Practice Written Research (Assessed by the teacher)
February 23 - 26: Final Written Research (Assessed by the IBO)
March 9 - 12: Final IOA (Assessed by the IBO)
May: Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Assessed by the IBO)