This introductory Spanish II course provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s early exposure to the Spanish language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth, or legend from a Spanish-speaking culture. This course, designed specifically for younger students, focuses principally on vocabulary acquisition through stories, games, songs, and practice activities. In addition to vocabulary, students are introduced to grammar concepts, which will help them to better understand vocabulary and provide them a foundation for more extensive grammar study in later Spanish courses. Students also practice Spanish pronunciation through reading short passages taken from the authentic stories presented in each unit. Students are exposed to the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures in a fun environment where they can explore meanings, and begin to express themselves through simple words and phrases. The Elementary Spanish II course is designed to align with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards. Unit 1: Greetings • Vocabulary: Greetings • Grammar: Subject Pronouns • Conversation Using Greetings • Song: “Buenos días” Unit 2: Routine • Vocabulary: Routine Words • Grammar: Nouns • Conversation Using Routine Words • Song: “Tortuga concha” Unit 3: Adjectives • Vocabulary: Adjectives • Grammar: Adjectives • Conversation Using Adjectives • Culture: Hispanic Desserts • Song: “Todos los patitos” Unit 4: School • Vocabulary: School Words • Reading: The Cats in School • Conversation Using School Words • Song: “Mi escuela” Unit 5: Weather & Seasons • Vocabulary: Weather & Season Words • Grammar: Verbs Used When Describing the Weather • Conversation Using Weather & Season Words • Culture: Seasons in South America • Song: “Una tarde de mayo” Unit 6: Months • Vocabulary: Months • Reading: The Lirolay Flower • Conversation Using Months of the Year • Culture: Hispanic Heritage Month • Song: “Uno de enero” Unit 7: Places • Vocabulary: Place Words • Grammar: The Verb ir • Conversation Using Place Words • Culture: Activities in the Hispanic Community • Song: “A tapar la calle” Unit 8: Holidays • Vocabulary: Holidays • Reading: The Legend of the Christmas Flower • Conversation Using Holiday Words • Song: “Amor y paz” Unit 9: Senses • Vocabulary: Sense Words • Grammar: The Verb ser • Conversation Using Words for the Senses • Song: “Mi burro enfermo” Unit 10: Travel • Vocabulary: Travel Words • Reading: Lupita the Rich Ladybug • Conversation Using Words for Travel • Song: “Vacaciones” Unit 11: Food • Vocabulary: Food Words • Reading: The Legend of the Corn • Conversation Using Food Words • Song: “Arroz con leche” Unit 12: My House • Vocabulary: House Words • Grammar: The Verb estar • Conversation Using House Words • Culture: Homes in Spanish-Speaking Countries • Song: “Mi casa”