GRADES 3-5 Alphabet

Standard 1.1, 1.2 Communicate in languages other than English

2.1 Knowledge of other cultures

3.1 Connect with other disciplines

4.1 Insight into nature of language and culture

Estimated Time Range:

3 weeks and ongoing

ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS

The student will understand that:

1.	Spanish speaking cultures use a different alphabet
2.	Spanish vowel sounds remain constant
3.	Spanish consonants have rules of pronunciation
4.	Some Spanish pronunciations will vary by country or region

SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS

1.	Say and sing Spanish alphabet letters aloud
2.	Pronounce Spanish words by syllable
3.	Spell Spanish words as dictated
4.	Play spelling games
5.	Much of the assessment of a student’s work is in the application of knowledge demonstrated through games, songs and group or individual activities.

1.	How do the Spanish and English alphabets differ?
2.	How has the Spanish alphabet recently changed?
3.	How many letters are there in the Spanish alphabet?
4.	What are the rules of pronunciation in Spanish?
5.	What are the basic rules for syllable emphasis?
6.	When do you use accent marks?

By the end of fifth grade the student will be able to:

1.	Recite the Spanish alphabet, using letter names (eg. jota, zeta )
2.		Pronounce new words phonetically
3.	Read aloud a short passage applying phonics
4.	Spell a word as dictated by letter
5.	Write basic words and phrases using Spanish alphabet
6.	Spell simple words aloud letter by letter

Suggested vocabulary:

(Spanish alphabet – including ch, ll, rr)

Suggested structures:

¿Cómo se escribe?

¿Cómo suena la letra?

Suggested Books:

En alfabeto en español

Chica chica bum bum

El alfabeto

Albertina anda arriba

Suggested Songs:

A,B,C chant

Suggested materials:

alphabet charts,

letter flash cards,

books,

simple reading passages,

dictionaries,

spelling and word web-sites, CD rom disks,

Suggested Games:

hangman games,

brillante

sopa de letras

1. Language Arts: Reading and writing