Spanish 3H
Extra help is available during class meetings or outside of class by appointment, according to the office hours schedule. Students must arrange for help well in advance, at least 24 hours. Extra help will not be available to students who do not use class time wisely or who do not attempt regular assignments.
Class Resources
Students will be expected to have access to a computer with Internet access. They may use their personal devices, their district ChromeBook, or devices in a public library.
Students will be expected to bring the following materials when meeting in person unless otherwise instructed. If a student needs additional organizational help, he or she may be required to have a more formalized and structured system.
• His or her district-issued ChromeBook
• An organized note-taking and storage method (binder with paper, spiral notebook, etc.)
• Loose-leaf paper for turning in assignments
• A blue or black pen (pencils are okay for work not turned in)
• His/her school-issued textbook (if applicable)
Students may also be expected, with reasonable notice, to obtain 3x5 inch index cards, posterboard, or other project materials. If a student is on free or reduced lunch, other arrangements may be made.
Grading Procedures
All assignments will be graded within the 60% major/40% minor assessment guidelines as mandated by the district. Please see the following lists for examples of major and minor assessments.
Major, 60% of overall grade
Unit tests
Projects
Minor, 40% of overall grade
Quizzes
Notes/Daily questions
Participation
Late work policy
This class will conform to the JL Mann Late Work Policy. You will have time to complete nearly every graded assignment during class meetings so I do not anticipate this policy affecting many students. Late work due to an absence will follow the Make-up Assignment Policy.
Grading will follow the district policy
A → 90-100
B → 80-89
C → 70-79
D → 60-69
F → 59 and below
Please check PowerSchool at least weekly and Google Classroom at least every day. If there are any concerns, it is easier to address them early.
Discipline Policies
It is my goal to provide a safe and academically-focused environment for all students. If a student disrupts class or otherwise undermines his or her own educational process, or the educational process of the whole class, actions such as warnings, punitive assignments, and referrals will be given.
Classroom guiding principles:
• Respect goes both ways
• Actions have consequences
• Be honest in your actions
• Do something today for tomorrow
A few non-negotiable rules:
• Stay in your seat during instruction
• No messy stuff in the classroom
• Come to class with your materials
• Do not disrupt classmates’ learning
Cellphone, Earbuds, and Electronic Devices Usage:
During Class:
All cellphones, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices must be out of sight and on silent during class time.
Acceptable places to store your devices include your backpack, pocket, or purse.
Devices cannot be on your desk or in your lap.
Permitted Usage Times:
Before School: Students are allowed to use their devices before the official start of the school day.
After School: Device usage is permitted after the conclusion of the school day.
Lunch: Students are welcome to use their cellphones and other electronic devices during lunchtime.
In the Hallway: Feel free to use your devices while transitioning between classes in the hallway.
J.L. Mann is continuing a BYOD (“Bring Your Own Device”) policy. Teachers may allow students to use devices in the classroom if it supports the lesson. If the teacher has not given permission for the students to use their devices, however, the devices must not be seen or heard. If a student uses their device in class without the teacher’s permission, disciplinary action according to the GCS policy will be followed.
Academic Dishonesty
J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL HONOR CODE -
The School District of Greenville County expects students to maintain integrity in all school work and to refrain from any action that would bring dishonor to them or their schools. Copying the work of others and submitting it as one’s own or securing or providing answers in a dishonest way is forbidden.
Plagiarism from the Internet is included in this offense.
Consequences: Parent notification is required. A grade of 0 will be given for the assignment or the examination. A referral is filed with the appropriate administrator, and the student will be counseled by the teacher or other school personnel. Additional disciplinary sanctions may be applied.
Tardy Policy
No student will be admitted to class without an official pass provided by HERO system. For details of the common building-wide tardy policy, please refer to the student handbook.
Official Course Descriptions
Spanish 3 H
Unit Credit: 1.0
Duration: 1 semester
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 2
Textbook: Autentico 3 online at GCS bagpackbag pack and Dos Mundos: En Breve, McGraw Hill Higher Education (click to review all class content)
This course prepares students to: perform interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communicative tasks within the intermediate low to high on the ACTFL Proficiency scale; interpret, exchange, and present, information, concepts and ideas both within the classroom and beyond on a variety of topics including connections to other subject areas; and understand the relationship among the products, practices and perspectives of other cultures. In addition, students develop insight into their own language and culture. Students will access their virtual textbook through Google Classroom. They may request a physical textbook if they wish to use one.
The South Carolina modern languages standards can be found at:
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/cso/standards.
For more specific information, lesson plans, and pacing, please go to the Google Classroom or email mstegall@greenville.k12.sc.us
Course overview:
Spanish 3H Course Overview
Unit
Topics covered
Assessments
1: Mi vida virtual
(My virtual life)
Vocabulary: Social media & technology
Culture: Comparison of social media use
Grammar:
Present tense verbs (regular, stem-changing, & irregular)
Verbs like gustar
Quizzes (3):
Social media vocab & regular verbs
Stem-changing & irregular verbs
Verbs like gustar
Unit test
Social media project
2: Una vida equilibrada
(A balanced life)
Daily routine
Stress & relaxation
Transition words
Culture: Comparison of daily routines (esp. Spain)
Grammar:
Reflexive verbs
Transition words
Present progressive tense
Comparisons & superlatives
Quizzes (3):
Daily routine vocab & transitions
Vocab pt. 2 & present progressive
Comparisons & superlatives
Unit test
TED Talk project
3: Los deportes y el orgullo
(Sports and pride)
Vocabulary: Sports & extracurriculars
Culture: El Clásico / sports in the Spanish-speaking world
Grammar:
Possessives
Present perfect tense
Object pronouns
Quizzes (3):
Vocabulary & possessives
Present perfect
Object pronouns
Sports mini-project
Unit test
4: En la cocina
(In the kitchen)
Vocabulary: Food, cooking & a healthy diet
Culture: Popular dishes in the Spanish-speaking world
Grammar: Commands
Quizzes (2):
Food vocabulary
Commands
Unit test
Cooking show project
5: Mi vida profesional
(My professional life)
Vocabulary: Jobs & careers; interviews & job searches
Culture: Job searches
Grammar:
Ser vs. estar
Saber vs. conocer
Subjunctive pt. 1 (uncertainty, will & wish, impersonal expressions, emotional reactions)
Quizzes (3):
Vocab pt. 1 (jobs)
Vocab pt. 2 (interviews, etc.)
Present subjunctive uses
Unit test
Job listing project
6: En la ciudad
(In the city)
Vocabulary: Places in the city
Culture: Sightseeing in Buenos Aires
Grammar:
Subjunctive pt. 2 (requests & recommendations, doubt & denial, ojalá & other phrases)
Question words
Por & para
Quizzes (4):
City vocab & question words
Subjunctive w/ requests & doubts
Por & para
Subjunctive vs. indicative
Unit test
7: Las vacaciones
(Vacations)
Vocabulary: Vacations (beach & camping)
Culture: Popular vacation spots
Grammar:
Preterite tense
Imperfect tense
Preterite vs. imperfect
Quizzes (4):
Vacation vocabulary
Preterite tense
Imperfect tense
Preterite vs. imperfect
Unit test
Storybook project