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Spanish 1 Class Syllabus 

Sra. Rue

Essential checklist for class:

1. Notebook and writing-tool (expected for every class)

2. Highlighter or colored pen

3. 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  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 in 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 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 on your cell phones outside of school times as well as listen to Spanish music and/or watch Spanish movies/shows

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) 

Grading:    A       =       94-100%              C+     =       77-79%      

                  A-      =       90- 93%               C       =       73-76%

                  B+     =       87 -89%               C-      =       70-72%

                  B       =       83- 86%               D+     =       67-69%

                  B-      =       80-82%                D       =       63-66%

                  D- = 60-62% Below 60% is a F