Syllabus
Course Overview
Course Overview
This course provides students with opportunities to continue the development of their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. Students will actively participate in simple conversational situations, combining and recombining learned elements of the language both orally and in writing. They will gain the ability to satisfy basic survival needs and engage in everyday life interactions, both inside and outside of the classroom setting. Moreover, they will compose related sentences that narrate, describe, compare, and summarize familiar topics from the target culture. The main focus will be on understanding main ideas.
This course provides students with opportunities to continue the development of their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. Students will actively participate in simple conversational situations, combining and recombining learned elements of the language both orally and in writing. They will gain the ability to satisfy basic survival needs and engage in everyday life interactions, both inside and outside of the classroom setting. Moreover, they will compose related sentences that narrate, describe, compare, and summarize familiar topics from the target culture. The main focus will be on understanding main ideas.
In addition to language skills, students will develop a better understanding of the similarities and differences between cultures and languages. They will examine the influence of beliefs and values on the target culture(s), fostering cultural awareness and appreciation.
In addition to language skills, students will develop a better understanding of the similarities and differences between cultures and languages. They will examine the influence of beliefs and values on the target culture(s), fostering cultural awareness and appreciation.
Throughout the course, there will be ongoing integration of other disciplines, ensuring that language learning is connected to broader academic areas, enriching the overall learning experience.
Throughout the course, there will be ongoing integration of other disciplines, ensuring that language learning is connected to broader academic areas, enriching the overall learning experience.
Class Materials
Class Materials
- Three ring binder w/ notebook paper
- Laptop (Cell Phones cannot be used as substitute)
- Pens
- Pencils
Student Expectations
Student Expectations
Beyond our school-wide guidelines, I would like to establish the following expectations for our shared classroom environment to ensure a productive and respectful learning space:
Beyond our school-wide guidelines, I would like to establish the following expectations for our shared classroom environment to ensure a productive and respectful learning space:
1. Timeliness: Please ensure that you arrive to class before the tardy bell rings every day. Promptness reflects respect for our learning time.
1. Timeliness: Please ensure that you arrive to class before the tardy bell rings every day. Promptness reflects respect for our learning time.
2. Accountability: Take responsibility for your actions. This includes accepting the consequences of your choices and learning from your experiences.
2. Accountability: Take responsibility for your actions. This includes accepting the consequences of your choices and learning from your experiences.
3. Respect: Show consistent respect for your teacher, your peers, and the learning environment. Respectful interactions contribute to a positive and conducive learning environment.
3. Respect: Show consistent respect for your teacher, your peers, and the learning environment. Respectful interactions contribute to a positive and conducive learning environment.
4. Preparedness: Bring all necessary materials to class daily. Being prepared equips you to engage fully in our learning activities.
4. Preparedness: Bring all necessary materials to class daily. Being prepared equips you to engage fully in our learning activities.
5. Work Ethic: Begin your work promptly when you enter the classroom. This habit maximizes our learning time and demonstrates your commitment to your education.
5. Work Ethic: Begin your work promptly when you enter the classroom. This habit maximizes our learning time and demonstrates your commitment to your education.
6. Safety: Prioritize safety at all times. It's crucial to maintain a secure environment for everyone in the classroom.
6. Safety: Prioritize safety at all times. It's crucial to maintain a secure environment for everyone in the classroom.
7. Compliance: Follow directions consistently. This ensures our classroom operates smoothly and everyone has an equal opportunity to learn.
7. Compliance: Follow directions consistently. This ensures our classroom operates smoothly and everyone has an equal opportunity to learn.
8. Language Practice: Attempt to use the English language skills you've learned in previous classes. This practice not only enhances your language proficiency but also shows your dedication to learning. Remember, every effort is appreciated!
8. Language Practice: Attempt to use the English language skills you've learned in previous classes. This practice not only enhances your language proficiency but also shows your dedication to learning. Remember, every effort is appreciated!
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
Major: 60%
Minor: 40%
Make-up Work
Make-up Work
In the event of an absence, students are expected to complete their make-up homework and classwork within five school days. Please inform me about the work you have made up, so I can review and provide feedback as necessary. Your proactive communication in this matter is crucial and greatly appreciated.
In the event of an absence, students are expected to complete their make-up homework and classwork within five school days. Please inform me about the work you have made up, so I can review and provide feedback as necessary. Your proactive communication in this matter is crucial and greatly appreciated.