Classroom Expectations
Essential checklist for class:
Notebook and writing-tool (expected for everyclass)
Highlighter or colored pen
A two-pocket folder for handouts (necessary)
Learning a second language is an enormous commitment because you must continuously practice, memorize and practice some more. Each concept is accumulative. Therefore, attendance is necessary. New grammar is always introduced.
Course: The text we will continue to use is called Realidades it contains 9 Units. There is a workbook that goes along with the text to reinforce comprehension of the material presented in the text. Each lesson takes about 2 weeks to complete.
Tests/Quizzes:
Goals of the course:
As for an overview of what will be accomplished this year; see pages ix-xvii
Regla de Rue es Respetar
Rue’s Rule – Respect
Basic Rules ( these are in addition to those found on page 15 of your student handbook)
Respect me by giving me the chance to teach
Respect yourselves by trying hard.
Respect each other by not doing things that prevent your classmate from succeeding.
Keep the room clean
Come prepared to actively enjoy learning.
If any of the following are broken you will be given 2 verbal warnings and if the behavior does not stop then you will be sent to the principal’s office. If that does not resolve the issue we will have a parent/teacher/student/ principal meeting. (Depending on the severity of the occasion)
Suggestions:
Spend 20 minutes each night reviewing vocabulary words. This is your homework :) This can be done in creative ways! However, repetition is vital for memorization.
¨Make flash cards
¨Make vocab nametags for items around the house
¨Teach family members and friends new vocab
¨Make audio recordings
¨Write out the vocab words 10 times each
Play Duolingo (a free Spanish app on your cell phone) not during school hours.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. The best time to contact me is during 2nd hour prep, before or after school. (218-435-1909) ext. 156