1. Vocabulary Expansion

• Daily Routines and Activities: Vocabulary related to daily activities, such as waking up, going to school, doing homework, and hobbies (e.g., "despertarse," "ir a la escuela," "hacer la tarea").
• Food and Meals: Vocabulary for common foods, meals, and drinks (e.g., "pan," "leche," "almuerzo"), and phrases related to eating out and shopping for groceries.
• Clothing and Shopping: Words for various types of clothing (e.g., "camisa," "pantalones," "zapatos") and expressions for shopping and describing clothing.
• Weather and Seasons: Terms related to weather conditions (e.g., "hace frío," "está lloviendo") and how to discuss the weather in different seasons.
• Travel and Transportation: Vocabulary for modes of transportation (e.g., "autobús," "tren," "avión"), and phrases for asking and giving travel directions.

2. Grammar Development

• Present Tense of Irregular Verbs: Introduction to irregular verbs in the present tense, such as "tener," "ser," "estar," and "ir," and their conjugations.
• Reflexive Verbs: Understanding and using reflexive verbs (e.g., "levantarse," "ducharse") in daily routines.
• Possessive Adjectives: Learning how to use possessive adjectives (e.g., "mi," "tu," "su") to indicate ownership.
• Prepositions: Introduction to common prepositions (e.g., "en," "a," "de") and their use in sentences.
• Forming Questions: Practice forming and answering questions using interrogative words (e.g., "qué," "cómo," "dónde," "cuándo").

3. Cultural Context

• Exploration of Spanish-Speaking Countries: Learning about the geography, traditions, and cultural practices of various Spanish-speaking countries, with a focus on countries like Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia.
• Holidays and Celebrations: Understanding and discussing significant holidays and celebrations in the Spanish-speaking world, such as "Navidad" (Christmas), "Día de los Reyes Magos" (Three Kings' Day), and "Cinco de Mayo."
• Introduction to Literature and Folklore: Exposure to simple Spanish-language stories, fables, or folk tales to enhance cultural understanding.

4. Speaking and Listening

• Conversational Practice: Engaging in more complex dialogues and role-plays, focusing on real-life situations like ordering in a restaurant, asking for directions, or shopping.
• Listening Comprehension: Listening to native speakers through recordings or videos and answering comprehension questions to improve understanding of spoken Spanish.
• Pronunciation Practice: Continued focus on correct pronunciation, with attention to common pronunciation challenges for English speakers.

5. Reading and Writing

• Reading Comprehension: Reading longer and more complex texts, such as short stories, simple articles, or dialogues, and answering questions to demonstrate understanding.
• Writing Skills: Writing short paragraphs or essays on familiar topics, such as describing daily routines, writing about family, or narrating past events.
• Descriptive Writing: Practice describing people, places, and objects in more detail using appropriate adjectives and phrases.

6. Introduction to Past Tense

• Preterite Tense of Regular Verbs: Introduction to the preterite tense for regular verbs (e.g., "hablé," "comí," "viví") to talk about completed actions in the past.
• Time Expressions: Learning how to use time expressions (e.g., "ayer," "la semana pasada") to discuss past events.

Assessment

Class 7 Spanish assessments may include oral presentations, written tests, vocabulary quizzes, listening comprehension exercises, and cultural projects. The focus is on developing a more functional use of the language and a deeper cultural awareness.

This overview aligns with typical middle school Spanish curricula, but the specific topics and depth may vary depending on the educational board or curriculum.