Skill 1: Interpretive Communication

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1. Understanding Informational Texts

• I can recognize familiar words and phrases in informational texts, especially when they are supported by pictures, gestures, or other visuals.
• I can identify key facts from simple sentences in informational texts.
• I can determine the general topic of an informational text by recognizing memorized words and phrases.
• I can understand basic information in texts about everyday topics, even if I don’t understand every word.
• I can use context clues, such as visuals or repeated words, to help me understand simple informational texts.

2. Understanding Fictional Texts

• I can recognize familiar words and phrases in fictional stories when supported by pictures, gestures, or other visuals.
• I can identify basic facts from short fictional texts by recognizing words and phrases I have practiced.
• I can determine the general topic and some details of a fictional text, even if I don’t understand every word.
• I can follow the main idea of a simple story when the language is repetitive or predictable.
• I can recognize characters, settings, and events in a short fictional text using familiar words and phrases.

3. Understanding Conversations and Discussions

• I can understand familiar words and phrases in conversations, especially when gestures or visuals help me.
• I can identify basic facts and details when listening to simple spoken Spanish.
• I can recognize key words and phrases in short discussions, even if I don’t understand everything.
• I can follow simple instructions and statements in a conversation when the speaker uses clear language.
• I can recognize and understand common questions and answers in everyday conversations.
• I can use what I already know about Spanish to make sense of simple spoken language, even if some words are unfamiliar.

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AT A GLANCE: Spanish 1

Skill 2: Interpersonal Communication

1. Exchanging Information and Ideas

• I can ask and answer simple questions.
• I can introduce myself and others using memorized words and phrases.
• I can share basic information
• I can recognize and use memorized words, sentences, and phrases in conversation.
• I can understand and respond to simple directions and questions.

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AT A GLANCE: Spanish 1

Skill 2: Interpersonal Communication (continued)

2. Meeting Needs and Handling Everyday Situations

• I can express basic needs, such as asking for help.
• I can ask for clarification when I don’t understand something.
• I can use gestures or visuals to help communicate when needed.
• I can ask for and follow simple directions, such as finding a location or asking for assistance.

3. Expressing Preferences, Feelings, and Opinions

• I can say what I like and dislike using simple phrases.
• I can express basic feelings.
• I can react to others’ opinions using simple words and phrases.
• I can ask and answer questions about hobbies, interests, and daily activities using memorized words and phrases.
• I can express my opinions on familiar topics using simple sentences and ask questions to continue a conversation.

Skill 3: Presentational Communication

1. Describing Personal Information, Experiences, and Events

• I can introduce myself using practiced or memorized words and phrases with the help of gestures or visuals.
• I can present basic information about my interests and activities using simple words and phrases.
• I can describe my daily life, routines, and experiences using simple sentences.

2. Expressing Preferences, Opinions, and Persuasive Ideas

• I can express my likes and dislikes using familiar words and phrases.
• I can share my opinions about everyday topics using simple sentences.
• I can explain my preferences and persuade others on familiar topics using basic language.

3. Providing Information, Descriptions, and Explanations

• I can name familiar people, places, and objects using memorized words and phrases.
• I can describe familiar and everyday topics using a mix of words, phrases, and simple sentences.
• I can present basic information about a topic in simple sentences most of the time.