Unit 3: Lección 2: La Ciudad
Duration of Days: 28
Students will move beyond simple location names to understand the infrastructure and "invisible" rules of urban life.
Vocabulary (Contextos): They will know terms for city landmarks (la comisaría, el ayuntamiento, el rascacielos), navigation (el semáforo, la acera, el cruce de calles), and urban actions (perderse, dar indicaciones, hacer diligencias).
Cultural Products: They will know about the "Plaza Central" layout common in Hispanic cities and the history of iconic capitals like Madrid (featured in the Fotonovela) and Havana (featured in the Literature).
Grammar (Estructura):
Subjunctive in Adjective Clauses: Using the subjunctive for the "unknown" or "non-existent" (e.g., "Busco un hotel que sea barato").
Nosotros/as Commands: Learning the group imperative to make suggestions ("¡Crucemos la calle!").
Past Participles as Adjectives: Describing the state of the city ("La calle está cerrada", "El banco está abierto").
Students will learn to function as independent travelers and civic participants.
Interpretive: They will analyze authentic city maps and transportation schedules (like the Madrid Metro) to plan efficient routes. They will also interpret literary "inventories" of cities to understand urban identity.
Interpersonal: They will role-play "Lost and Found" scenarios—asking for directions to a place that may or may not exist in their immediate vicinity using Subjunctive Adjective Clauses.
Presentational: They will pitch "Urban Improvement" projects, using Nosotros commands to advocate for changes in their community (e.g., "Construyamos más parques").
Phonetic: They will master Abbreviations (Ortografía), learning how to correctly read and write addresses and titles on city signage (Avda., C/., Izq., Dr.).
Selected formative and summative assessments from the SENDEROS VISTA SUPERSITE.