Unit 2 Introduction to World Languages Year 2

EL MUNDO DE DEPORTES (The World of Sports)

Duration of Unit:  Approximately 4 weeks

Missouri Learning Standards/Essential Learning Outcomes:

MLS 1.1a

MLS 1.1d, 1.2a

MLS 1.2b, 1.2c

MLS 2.1a, 2.2b, 4.1 a,b,c

MLS 1.3a, 2.1b,c; 2.2c, 3.2a

MLS 5.2b

Essential Questions:

How do I say what sports I like to play and watch?

How do I express my opinion about extreme sports?

How do I relate basic information about the life and career of a Hispanic athlete?

How to I express what are important characteristics of an athlete?

How do I compare two athletes?

Big Idea of Unit:

Students will be able to discuss sports that they like to play and watch as well as give basic information about a Hispanic athlete and express important qualities it takes to be an outstanding athlete.  They will then have the communication foundation that will enable them to talk, read and write about themselves and others whether it be in the world of athletics or another field.