Unit+2+Spanish+Language

= Intro to the Spanish Language =


 * Duration:** 3 weeks


 * Central Idea:** Spanish is a language that some people in the world speak and write in order to communicate.


 * Essential Questions (EQs):**
 * What does Spanish sound and look like?
 * Where is Spanish spoken?
 * How is Spanish related to other languages?
 * How does language convey meaning?
 * Why do we study Spanish at Cornerstone?


 * Key Content:**
 * alphabet
 * pronunciation/sounds
 * relationship to Latin/English
 * elements of written Spanish
 * non verbal communication
 * basic geography of the Spanish-speaking world


 * Unit Products:**
 * Teach the Spanish alphabet and pronunciation to an elementary classroom
 * Personal goals for studying Spanish