Percentage Ladder – Spanish Unit 2: - Mi casa es tu casa Year 7 Percentage

80%

I can … Listening I can understand authentic spoken texts and material from a range of voices. I can paraphrase what I have understood into English. Speaking I communicate in class in Spanish. I can speak spontaneously and discuss facts and experiences confidently. I am adventurous with my language, using a range of opinions, adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and verbs (vivir, gustar, tener, estar). I make few mistakes. Reading I can apply my language skills and knowledge of Spanish to understand a variety of unseen material. I can also use context and other clues to work out the meaning of new material I read. I read authentic Spanish for pleasure. Writing I can translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish accurately. I can express and justify complex points of view. I can write 2-3 paragraphs on this topic without preparation using a range of adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and verbs (vivir, gustar, tener, estar). I make few mistakes. I can adapt language I already know in new contexts for different purposes.

Prove it! Reading: Tu amigo Pablo te envia un correo describiendo donde vive.

Hola, me llamo Pablo. No vivo en Madrid, vivo en un pueblo al norte de la ciudad que se llama Aranjuez. El pueblo es bastante tranquilo pero a veces hay turistas. Vivo en una casa antigua y grande. En mi casa, hay cuatro habitaciones, un comedor, dos baños y una cocina. Cuando era pequeño, vivía en el centro de Madrid en un piso. Era demasiado pequeño pero acogedor. En el futuro, preferiría vivir en una ciudad que un pueblo porque sería más fácil ver a mis amigos. En mi piso, habría una piscina para relajarse. a) ¿Cuál es la respuesta correcta? Elige la letra correcta abajo.

A: Cuando Pablo era pequeño vivía en una casa B: A Pablo le gusta ver a sus amigos C: Pablo no tiene un comedor en su casa b) ¿Dónde le gustaría vivir en el futuro? ¿Y por qué?

____________________________________ ____________________________________ Speaking: Look at the photo and respond to the five questions related to it. To achieve 80%, you must give a response to every bullet point and use a wide range of opinions, adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and verbs (vivir, gustar, tener, estar). You must make accurate reference to three different tenses (bullet points 3,4,5):

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70%

Listening I can understand all the main points and opinions from a longer spoken passage. Speaking I communicate in class in Spanish. I can initiate and sustain conversations without much preparation. I use good pronunciation and use a range of adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and verbs (vivir, gustar, tener, estar). Reading I can apply my language skills and knowledge of Spanish to understand the main points of unseen material. I can also use context and other clues to work out the meaning of new material I read. Writing I can translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish accurately. I can express and justify complex points of view. I can write 2 paragraphs on this topic without much preparation. I use a range of adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and verbs (vivir, gustar, tener, estar).

¿Que hay en la foto? ¿Como es tu casa? ¿Dónde vas a vivir en el futuro? ¿Dónde viviste cuando eras pequeño? Describe tu casa ideal.

Reading: Read the text and respond to the questions in Spanish.

Speaking: Estás hablando con tu amigo español sobre donde vives. Menciona:  Tu casa- una descripción (dos adjetivos)  Los dormitorios en tu casa  Dónde un otro miembro de tu familia vive  Dónde te gustaría vivir en el futuro (un detalle)  Dónde has vivido en el pasado (un detalle) To achieve 70% in this piece of work you must be able to speak about every bullet point, including at least one opinion, and a range of adjectives, quantifiers and connectives. The future and past tenses (last two bullet points) must be accurate.

60%

Listening I can understand the main points and opinions from a spoken passage by listening for the gist or for detail. Speaking I communicate in Spanish in class. I can respond to questions using extended and detailed answers using a range of adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and verbs (vivir, gustar, tener, estar). I am mostly accurate with good pronunciation.

Reading These people are talking about the where they live. What is the speaker’s opinion? Alejandro

Donde vivo hay demasiado ruido, hay mucho tráfico. Sin embargo, mi piso es luminoso y céntrico.

Danel

En el pasado, vivía en una casa moderna con mi familia. No me gustó nada, la faltaba

Reading I can understand the main points and details of longer texts on this topic. I can understand some unfamiliar language, and am becoming more confident in working out the meaning of new language using context and clues. Writing I can translate from Spanish to English accurately. I can write 1-2 paragraphs on this topic without much preparation. I can express opinions and use a range of adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and verbs (vivir, gustar, tener, estar).

personalidad. Prefiero casas viejas. Ivette

¡No puedo más con mi piso pequeño! Ni siquiera tengo un comedor. En el futuro, voy a comprar una casa grande. Mi hermano vive en una casa antigua en un pueblo pequeño. Es muy tranquilo pero demasiado oscuro y frío.

Josué

For a positive opinion, write P. For a negative opinion, write N. For a positive and negative opinion, write P/N.

Alejandro Danel Ivette Josué

Speaking You are looking to buy a flat and are describing the flat you’d like to buy to your friend. Describe the following; (you must use at least three adjectives, three quantifiers, two different connectives, a negative and three different verbs (gustar, tener, odiar, estar) and two tenses (present and conditional must be accurate)    

50%

Listening I can understand the main points and opinions of a short spoken text by listening for the gist. Speaking I communicate in Spanish in class. I can respond to questions on the topic and extend some answers. My pronunciation is good. I use a range

Tu casa/piso actual (adjectivos) Tu casa/piso actual (cuartos) Tu casa/piso ideal (adjectivos y cuartos) Donde vivirías (sitio)

Reading: Pisos para alquilar

of adjectives, connectives.

quantifiers

and

PISO A Piso moderno en el centro de la ciudad con tres dormitorios, dos baños y una cocina grande y comedor. Hay calefacción central.

Reading I can understand the main points and opinions of shorter texts on this topic. I can use context and clues to understand some unfamiliar language. Writing I can translate from Spanish to English accurately. I can write 4-5 sentences on this topic without much preparation. I can express opinions and use a range of adjectives, quantifiers and connectives.

PISO B Un piso de un dormitorio en las afueras con vistas de la ciudad. Un baño privado, comedor y una cocina individual.

PISO C Un piso grande y viejo de dos dormitorios en el centro de la ciudad, a dos minutos de la estación. Un salón espacioso con un garaje incluido. Write A,B or C for each question. You may use each letter more than once. Which flat would be best for someone; a) b) c) d) e)

Who likes new-builds? ___ Who would like a private bathroom? ___ Who drives? ___ Who travels a lot? ___ Who does not want to live in the centre of town? ___ f) Who likes old buildings? ___ Speaking Look at the photo and respond to the three questions related to it. You must use at least four adjectives, four quantifiers, three different connectives and two different verbs (vivir, gustar, tener, estar). You must make reference to two different tenses:

¿Qué hay en la foto? ¿Dónde vives? En el futuro, ¿preferirías vivir en un piso o en una casa? ¿Por qué?

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40%

Listening I can understand the main points of a short spoken passage or dialogue. I can recognise whether an opinion is positive or negative.

Reading: You are researching accommodation for your trip to Spain on the website Airbnb. You find this one:

Speaking I communicate in Spanish in class. I can take part in a simple conversation on this topic and give my opinions. I use adjectives, quantifiers and connectives and my pronunciation is generally good. Reading I can understand the main points and opinions from short written texts on this topic. I can use context to help me understand some unfamiliar language.

Piso muy moderno y cómodo . Hay dos dormitorios, una cocina separada, la calefacción central, dos cuartos de baños, un salon y un comedor grande y luminoso.

Writing I can translate simple phrases in Spanish to English accurately. I can write 4-5 sentences on this topic using memorised language. I can express my opinions and use adjectives, quantifiers and connectives.

No hay una piscina pero dos minutos de la playa. a) Which two statements are true? Circle the letters which are true.

A B C D

The flat is comfortable. The flat has three bedrooms. The flat has a swimming pool. The flat is two minutes away from the station.

E

The flat has central heating.

b) How is the dining room described? Answer in English: _________________________________ Speaking: Look at the photo and respond to the two questions related to it. You must use at least two adjectives, two quantifiers, two different connectives and two different verbs (tener, vivir, gusar, estar):

¿Qué hay en la foto? ¿Dónde vives? ¿Cómo es tu casa?

30%

Listening I can understand the main points of a short spoken passage or dialogue. Speaking I sometimes communicate in Spanish in class. I can ask and answer simple questions on this topic. Some answers include an opinion, connectives or adjectives. Reading I can understand the main points and opinions from a short text. I am able to use a dictionary with more confidence. Writing I can translate simple phrases in Spanish to English accurately. I can write 3-4 sentences on this topic using memorised language. I can include an opinion, connectives or adjectives.

Reading: A. B. C. D. E. F. Where 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

Un cuarto de baño Un salon Una cocina Un comdor Un dormitorio Una oficina

would you go… (A,B,C. etc.) To sleep ___ To eat ____ To wash ____ To prepare food ___ To work ___ To watch TV ___

Speaking Respond to the following questions. You must use at least one adjective, one quantifier, one connective and two different verbs (e.g. vivir, gustar, estar): ¿Cómo te llamas? ¿Vives en una casa o un piso?

¿Qué hay en tu casa/piso?

20%

Listening I can understand a range of familiar words and phrases.

Reading What do these Spanish teenagers like about where they live? Write the reasons in English.

Speaking I sometimes communicate in Spanish in class. I can answer simple questions and give back basic information. Reading I can understand and read out familiar written phrases. Writing I can copy a model to write 2 or 3 short phrases with few spelling mistakes. I can spell words I know from memory.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Mi piso es muy luminoso. Mi casa es tranquila. Mi bloque de pisos es moderno. Mi casa es pequeña. Reason

1 2 3 4 Speaking Respond to the following questions. Try to extend your answer using a connective. 1.

¿Vives en una casa o un piso?

2. ¿Puedes describir de tu casa?

10%

Listening I can understand a few similar spoken words and phrases. Speaking I can say and repeat words and short, simple phrases. Reading I can recognise and read out a few familiar words and phrases. Writing I can write out or copy simple words correctly.

Reading: Translate these words into English: Una casa: Un piso: Un dormitorio: Una cocina: Grande: Antiguo/a: Speaking In Spanish, describe the image below by listing two or three things in it. Start your sentence with « en la foto, hay un/una… »