Grades: K-3
The aim of this class is to begin speaking, listening, and recognizing Spanish.
In the 3rd trimester of 3rd grade we start to use Google Translate to help students become a little more independent. We continue to learn to use Google Translate until 8th grade. In high school it is not normally permitted to use Google Translate. I inform my students of this.
Grades: 4-5
1. The aim of this introduction to the Spanish language is a beginning-level mastery of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
GOALS
To become familiar with the sounds and phonetic spelling of Spanish,
To be able to reproduce simple patterns of conversations based on those learned,
To be able to write short sentences and answer questions,
To be able to comprehend and respond to oral questions,
To become familiar with Spanish verbs and vocabulary, and,
To be acquainted with the people and cultures of Spain and Latin America.
To be able to read smoothly, with a minimum of translation, and,
To be acquainted with the people and cultures of Spain and Latin America
A. Grading will be based on participation, conduct, *quizzes, tests, and projects.
B. Graded homework or classwork may be graded on completeness, neatness, and accuracy.
***We MAY receive a homework grade every trimester. All students start with a grade of 99%. If the student does not do their homework, the grade will be lowered with each homework missed.
*Each student is allowed one re-quiz per trimester. In order to be able to take a re-quiz you must have good conduct in class. Re- quizzes are usually given to 75% and below ( If the student asks for a re-quiz) . The new quiz (re-quiz) grade will be averaged in with the original quiz grade.
Example:
1st quiz 68%
re-quiz 100%
100+68=168 ÷ 2=84
The updated quiz grade would be an 84% (in this particular case)
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6-8 grade:
To become familiar with the sounds and phonetic spelling of Spanish,
To be able to reproduce simple patterns of conversations based on those learned,
To be able to write short sentences in answer to aural (listening) questions/ videos.
To be able to comprehend and respond to classmates or teachers oral questions,
To become familiar with Spanish verbs and vocabulary,
To be able to read smoothly, with a minimum of translation, and,
To be acquainted with the people and cultures of Spain and Latin America.
Grading will be based on participation, conduct, *quizzes, tests, and projects. Graded homework or classwork may be graded on completeness, neatness, and accuracy.
We complete Blookets for homework and I enter the highest grade achieved in the Blooket for that particular homework.
Edpuzzle: When we work on Edpuzzles we get unlimited trys since this is not your first language.
*Each student is allowed one re-quiz per trimester. In order to be able to take a re-quiz you must have good conduct in class. Re- quizzes or tests are given to 75% and below ( If the student asks for a re-quiz) . The new quiz (re-quiz) grade will be averaged in with the original quiz grade.
Example:
1st quiz 68%
re-quiz 100%
100+68=168 ÷ 2 =84
The updated quiz grade would be an 84%