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Beginner Semester Long Spanish Course (1/3) : Uses of "Estar-To Be"

Completed by 15 learners
Ages 6-8
Live Group Class
In this course, students learn how to use the verb "estar" to talk about how they and others feel and where people and objects are located. Students will have fun and gain confidence in their Spanish-speaking abilities. #confidence
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 9 weeks
3-6 learners per class
30 min

What's included

18 live meetings
9 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. There will be minimal work to do outside of class, however, it is highly suggested that families continue to practice the new vocabulary and concepts outside of the classroom. Practicing outside of class will give students the opportunity to relate the class material to their own life and environment which will help cement the language in their brains. Some weeks additional activities will be posted for children to do outside of class. These are always optional but highly encouraged! In our final week of class students will begin creating a book containing the vocabulary and sentence frames we've been practicing. While we will begin this in class some students may need additional time to complete it outside of class.
Assessment
In the final week of class students will begin creating a book containing the vocabulary and sentence frames we've been practicing. This book gives students a chance to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the course. While we will begin this in class some students may need additional time to complete it outside of class.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
Hola Estudiantes! Hello Students! 

In this class, we will become masters of the Spanish verb "Estar- to be". 

🌟 Who is this class for?
1) This class is designed for beginner Spanish students. 
2) Students with some previous exposure to the Spanish language (numbers, letters, introductions, greetings)
3) Students who want to not only learn Spanish but also have fun!
4) Students who do well with small class sizes (6 students or less).

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🌟How is this class structured?
1) 1st meeting each week will be an introduction to the new vocabulary/grammar based on the weekly theme (topics listed below)
2) 2nd meeting each week students apply and practice what was learned in meeting #1 through games, stories, and activities. 
3) This course is the first part of a three part series. Once your child completes this course they can attend part #2.

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🌟Teaching Approach
1) Our number one priority is making your student feel welcome and included. We understand that when students feel comfortable they are more open to learning new things.

2) Vocabulary in this course is learned through exaggerated facial expressions, TPR (total physical response), pictures, songs, games, and props to help your child make associations between new words and their meaning. 

3) Teachers speak slowly and clearly and model sentence frames and vocabulary for students. After modeling the sentence frames the students and teacher will practice them in a call and response manner. 

4) Class activities include a mix of speaking, listening and writing/drawing activities. Teachers may utilize Nearpod (https://nearpod.com/) in class presentations so that students can demonstrate their understanding in a nonverbal manner by drawing on presentation slides. 

6) This course is designed to give students repeat exposure to the target vocabulary and sentence frames so they have plenty of opportunities to practice and master the lesson objectives.

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REFUNDS & TRANSFERS:
Per Outschool's limited refund policy: "Full refund within 24 hours of purchase or up to a week in advance of the class."

Learning Goals

Students will gain an understanding that the verb "estar" can be used to describe how people are feeling and where they are.
QUESTION WORDS
1) ¿Dónde?-Where?  
2) ¿Cómo?-How?

Syllabus

18 Lessons
over 9 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Welcome & Introductions
 1) Introductions and expectations for the class are shared. 
2) Students introduce themselves "Me llamo....My name is...", share how old they are "Yo tengo...años....I am...years old" and share how they are feeling "Yo estoy....I am....". 
3) Students learn a variety of emotions and get introduced to the verb "estar-to be" in the first and second person singular (yo estoy....tú estás....-I am....you are...) and the question word "cómo-how". 
4) Students will gain an understanding that the verb ' 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Review
 Review, implement and practice what was learned in lesson one with a variety of games and activities. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Conjugations of the Verb Estar- Está/Están
 1) Students learn how to conjugate (change) the verb "estar-to be" in the third person singular and plural (la persona está...the person is...las personas están....the people are....). 
2) Students gain an understanding that an "s' must be placed at the end of the adjective describing more than one person/thing to make it plural. 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Review
 Review, implement and practice what was learned in lesson one with a variety of games and activities. 
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class welcomes students of all gender identities and we want to equip students with the knowledge of how to talk about people of different gender identities. Spanish is a gendered language and adjective endings sometimes change depending on the gender of the person being described. This class includes the adjective endings for those that identify as female, male and non-binary. 3rd party sources used in this class include Nearpod. Younger students may need assistance setting up Nearpod. A link to access the Nearpod presentation will be posted in the classroom dashboard prior to class. Clicking on this link will bring the student to the class presentation. No account is necessary to access Nearpod. A PDF with instructions on how to use this tool will be attached to the welcome message sent to families after enrollment. *Using Nearpod is optional as the teacher also has the ability to screen share the presentation and activities through Zoom.
Supply List
In this course, students will need minimal supplies. Any worksheets will be posted in the classroom portal before class starts so families have time to print. If you do not have access to a printer at home the teacher can also screen share the worksheet/activity so your child can still easily participate.

Information for this class will be presented via Nearpod presentations which can be screen shared with students. In addition, Nearpod presentations allow students to access games and activities independently. The teacher is able to view student progress as they complete it on their own device. Instructions on how to use Nearpod can be viewed in the welcome message. No account is required. 

Depending on how quickly the students go through the material we may have time to do some additional exercises to practice the vocabulary. Please have your student bring a piece of paper and something to draw with to each class. If time allows we will use these materials to continue practicing the new words. Students should come prepared to speak Spanish, interact with their classmates, and have fun! If there are any additional supplies they will be listed in the classroom section before the class begins.
 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
Spanish
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
3rd party sources used in this class include Nearpod. Nearpod allows students to draw on the presentation and demonstrate their knowledge in a nonverbal manner in addition to speaking activities and exercises. No account is necessary and using Nearpod is optional as the teacher also has the ability to screen share these activities. If your child would like to complete the Nearpod activities independently they can access it using the link posted in the classroom portal before each lesson. Students will be able to draw and complete activities on a separate device like a tablet or phone. Students can submit their work to the teacher so the teacher can gauge their progress and understanding of the class objectives. A PDF with more instructions on how to use this online tool will be sent with the welcome message after enrollment.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Buckingham
Ms. Hayley
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Nazareth College of Rochester NY
Maestra Jocelyn (she/her)
TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Language or Education Background (Bachelors Degree and/or Teaching Certificate)
2) Native or Fluent Speaker
3) 5+ Years of Experience Working With Youth
4) Have Travelled or Lived in a Country or Territory Where Language is Spoken.
5) Believe in Creating an Inclusive and Welcoming Environment For All Students to Learn

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