SPANISH V SYLLABUS

Course description

I am Profesora Jimeno and I look forward to being your facilitator in this journey for fluency in Spanish! This course is designed for students wishing to continue the study of Spanish without participating in the Advanced Placement program. will work on communication, speaking and listening, reading and writing, as well as studying the cultures of Mexico, Central America, South America and Spain in depth. This year you will increase your vocabulary and learn a few new grammar structures to aid in your communication. I will be using Spanish and I expect you to do the same. Use the target language to ask questions, express your opinion, comment to your partner and you will see a difference in your fluency! Find opportunities to use Spanish inside and outside of school.

Teacher and conference hour

Profesora Jimeno, Room 233 - conference 5th period

512-732-9280 x 33222 - e-mail: jjimeno@eanesisd.net

Objectives

At the end of this program the student should be able to:

-communicate at the range of Intermediate-Mid to Intermediate-High proficiency, as set by theAmerican Council of Teachers of Foreign Language (ACTFL) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

-discuss a variety of cultural topics related to Spanish-speaking countries

-connect with other subject areas in Spanish

-make comparisons between English and Spanish culture and language

-better participate in a variety of activities in his/her community using Spanish

Textbooks

1. Imagina – español sin barreras Blanco, Tocaimaza-Hatch; Vista Higher Learning, 2011

Required materials

1. Bring fully-charged iPad to class each day.

2. Bring a USB-to-Lightening charge cable for personal use.

3. Headphones/earbuds in class every day

4. Textbook - Imagina

5. Composition Book, Loose-leaf notebook or folder/notebook for homework, notes, quizzes or other information

6. Paper, pens, pencils and high lighters.

7. Day planner

Tutoring

During Virtual tutoring will be available on Wednesdays during the regular class time. During F2F, there may be tutoring in the NGC Library Monday and Wednesday 4:30 – 6:00.

Grading policy

A student grade is based on:

-50% major (tests can be oral, written or a project)

-25% skills development (reading, writing, listening, speaking)

-25% practice (graded and completion)

There are no extra credit assignments. There may be, however, extra credit questions on tests or quizzes over related material that the teacher has introduced.

Homework policy

It is an expectation that all written homework will be completed on time. Homework will be either a completion grade (100 or 0) or graded by the teacher (this includes “diarios” – unannounced, graded spot-checks of a written assignment.

Tardy policy

Please do your best to use the restroom and get water/snacks between classes. If you need to leave the classroom, be mindful of the activity we are engaged in at that moment. If we are doing partner work, avoid leaving your partner stranded. The tardy policy, as outlined in the student handbook, will be followed. No credit will be given for any homework collected, class work done, or quiz taken that the tardy student missed. Take care of administrative passes prior to class (i.e. doctor appointments, etc.) Student must be in the classroom at the start of class.

Make-up policy

Make-up work is the responsibility of the student. If the student will be absent for a school activity, s/he should get the assignments before the missed class period. The make-up policy is outlined in the student handbook.

Eligibility

In all cases eligibility follows UIL guidelines as stated in the Student Handbook.

Academic Integrity in Spanish Class

In this class it is an honor code violation to turn in work that is not your own. As a result, if an online translator is used on any graded assignment, a grade of zero will be assigned. It is acceptable to use an online dictionary to find the meaning of a word or to check a verb infinitive or conjugation. It is dishonest to use an online translator, like Google Translate, to translate an entire phrase or paragraph and copy it. It is acceptable to ask someone to help you with an unfamiliar word but it is dishonest to have someone (including tutors, native speakers, friends, parents, etc. ) tell you what to write. If you submit work containing grammar or vocabulary that is beyond what we have learned, it becomes obvious that it is not your own work.

Class Calendar

Google Classroom

Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.

Additional Resources