Information about the Listening Log
Many people have questions about the listening log so I created this page to answer some very common questions concerning the listening logs.
Many people have questions about the listening log so I created this page to answer some very common questions concerning the listening logs.
Q-When is the log due?
Q-When is the log due?
A- The log is due on the Friday that you have class with Mr. Bybee every other week (2 times per month) Due dates will be posted well in advance on the whiteboard in my classroom. There may be times that Mr. Bybee has to change the due date because of unforeseen circumstances and those changes will be reflected on the whiteboard. Be prepared to turn in 2 logs at a time by the due date.
A- The log is due on the Friday that you have class with Mr. Bybee every other week (2 times per month) Due dates will be posted well in advance on the whiteboard in my classroom. There may be times that Mr. Bybee has to change the due date because of unforeseen circumstances and those changes will be reflected on the whiteboard. Be prepared to turn in 2 logs at a time by the due date.
Q-How long do I have to listen to Spanish?
Q-How long do I have to listen to Spanish?
A-At least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days in a 2 week period of time totaling 25 minutes of listening.
A-At least 5 minutes per day for at least 5 days in a 2 week period of time totaling 25 minutes of listening.
Q-Can I listen to Spanish for 25 minutes and it count for the entire week's listening log?
Q-Can I listen to Spanish for 25 minutes and it count for the entire week's listening log?
A-NO! You Can Not listen to 25 minutes of Spanish and make it count for the entire week. It is a daily assignment and your major homework assignment that continues until the end of the school year. You must show evidence that you listened to at least 5 minutes of Spanish each day over the course of 2 weeks.
A-NO! You Can Not listen to 25 minutes of Spanish and make it count for the entire week. It is a daily assignment and your major homework assignment that continues until the end of the school year. You must show evidence that you listened to at least 5 minutes of Spanish each day over the course of 2 weeks.
Q-Can I talk to someone in Spanish and count it on my listening log?
Q-Can I talk to someone in Spanish and count it on my listening log?
A-No, what you listen to has to come out of speakers.
A-No, what you listen to has to come out of speakers.
Q-What happens if I loose my listening log?
Q-What happens if I loose my listening log?
A-There will always be a stack of listening logs in Mr. Bybee's classroom and access to an electronic copy if it is lost. You can also write the information on a piece of notebook paper. The electronic copy can be found here.
A-There will always be a stack of listening logs in Mr. Bybee's classroom and access to an electronic copy if it is lost. You can also write the information on a piece of notebook paper. The electronic copy can be found here.
Q-Does my listening log have to be signed by an adult?
Q-Does my listening log have to be signed by an adult?
A-Yes, and adult must sign at least one time per side of the listening log for full credit. The signature shows that the student used the language beyond the school setting.
A-Yes, and adult must sign at least one time per side of the listening log for full credit. The signature shows that the student used the language beyond the school setting.
Q-Why do I have to do this listening log?
Q-Why do I have to do this listening log?
A-By spending time in the language you improve your listening abilities in the language which improves your ability to use the language more quickly. The educational standard states that the learner will be able to "interpret information, concepts, and ideas from a variety of culturally authentic sources on a variety of topics" and that the learner will be able to "understand and interpret the spoken and written language...in local and global communities."
A-By spending time in the language you improve your listening abilities in the language which improves your ability to use the language more quickly. The educational standard states that the learner will be able to "interpret information, concepts, and ideas from a variety of culturally authentic sources on a variety of topics" and that the learner will be able to "understand and interpret the spoken and written language...in local and global communities."