Mi Voz en Español
My Voice in Spanish
This year at a glance
The capstone year. Students contrast past and present, argue positions kindly, study one country deeply, and leave with a defended portfolio and an exit IPA — ready to place into second-year high school Spanish.
By the end of Grade 8, students can say:
- I can compare how things were then and how they are now.
- I can describe my plans for the future and explain why.
- I can research a Spanish-speaking country and present it in depth.
Standards
Every unit is aligned to the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, Communities) with NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do statements as learning targets. See the full curriculum map.
6 units, one connected story
Units are being produced in order and will unlock here as they are finished — the same interactive lesson format as Kindergarten Unit 1.
Antes y Ahora
Then and now: introducing the imperfect alongside the preterite — childhood memories vs. today.
Plan readyPlanes Futuros
High school, careers, dreams — the language of what comes next.
Plan readyCulturas Globales
Deep dive: each student becomes the class expert on one Spanish-speaking country.
Plan readyMedios y Mensajes
Media literacy: ads, headlines, and messages — what they say and how they persuade.
Plan readyDebates Amables
Friendly debates: stating, supporting, and challenging opinions with respect.
Plan readyPortafolio y Examen Final
Exit IPA plus the K–8 portfolio defense — documented proficiency for high school placement.
For families & teachers
🏠 At home
Your student can now handle real conversations with Spanish-speaking family, neighbors, or businesses — create those chances. Attend the portfolio defense.
🍎 In the classroom
Exit assessment doubles as high school placement evidence (target: Intermediate Low, placing into Spanish II). Imperfect/preterite contrast is introduced functionally, not exhaustively.