In this course, the study of vocabulary is broadened through reading selections and audiovisual materials. There is a review of basic grammar concepts and an introduction to more advanced grammar. Speaking, reading, and writing in the language are stressed. The students read excerpts and complete selections from native authors. Oral practice is given by oral presentations, Socratic discussions, and by preparing original conversations.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
Binder, English-Spanish Dictionary.
GRADING
Classwork 15% Homework 5% Tests/Projects 40%
Quizzes 20% Writing Assignments 20%
GRADING SCALE
A+ 100-98 B+ 89-87 C+ 79-77 D 69-65
A 97-92 B 86-82 C 76-72 F 64 and below
A- 91-90 B- 81-80 C- 71-70
CLASSROOM RULES
Everyone is expected to respect everyone else in the class. This includes teachers, classmates, and guests.
Students are expected to arrive on time to class.
Students are expected to be prepared with the appropriate materials every day.
Students may not leave the classroom without notifying the teacher.
Listen with the intent to understand.
Focus on the class and the activities at hand. No work from other classes is allowed.
Speak Spanish. Spanish is our target language. It is the language that you are in this class to learn. In order to be successful in this class it is extremely important to speak the target language in class as much as possible.
The use of electronic translators (other than to look up a word) is considered academic dishonesty and will be penalized with a 0 on the assignment and referred to the school administration for disciplinary action.
MAKEUP WORK:
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to get the notes from a friend and to see me about the work you missed.
You have two days for every day absent to make up the work.
If you miss an assessment, It is your responsibility to contact me in order to schedule a make up within five days. After that time the missing grade becomes a zero.
LATE WORK POLICY:
There will be a 10% off penalty for every day of class that work is late.
PARTICIPATION:
Languages are learned by speaking them, therefore active participation in class is both necessary and expected.
By the end of the first month of class, communication in the classroom is expected to be 90% in Spanish. Lack of intent and compliance will have an impact on individual grades.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY:
No cell phones or personal electronic devices allowed unless instructed by the teacher.
Cellular phones must be silenced and placed in the cell phone holder upon entering the classroom.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Unit I Unit II
¡De compras! La rutina diaria
Saber & conocer Reflexive verbs
Personal A Indefinite and Negative Words
Direct Object pronouns Ser & Ir
The Preterite Gustar
Demonstrative Adjectives
Unit III Unit IV
La comida En el consultorio
Preterite of Stem Changing Verbs The Imperfect
Object Pronouns Pronouns After Prepositions
Comparisons Constructions with Se
Superlatives Adverbs
The content of the plan is a broad guideline of the themes and structures covered during the year. Since our curriculum is skill-based, additional content will be added at the discretion of the instructor so that students can master skills and achieve the required levels of proficiency.