Welcome to Spanish Class!
My name is Daniela Cermenati (but you can call me “Profe”). This website includes information about how we can have a successful (and fun!) year together in class.
I am so excited to be your teacher!
Please use this site and our Google Classroom for all of your language learning needs.
Goals
● Expand their Spanish vocabulary ● Strengthen their understanding of grammar ● Boost their confidence in speaking Spanish ● Use Spanish effectively in real-life situations ● Understand and interpret written Spanish
Welcome to Spanish class! I am looking forward to have a successful year in learning the Spanish language and culture. In this classroom we have the opportunity to communicate frequently in the Spanish language with our classmates and look beyond our borders to learn new and interesting things about different cultures.
This is a proficiency-based class, we will not use a textbook. Instead, we will learn from thematic- based units, rich with authentic songs, videos, comics, etc from all Spanish speaking countries.
Things you need to know about our class.
Spanish Class meets 4 times per 6-day rotating schedule.
Students will be assessed in three modes of communication: Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational.
Duolingo is a weekly assignment and is due every Friday at the end of the day.
I offer retake options for tests/quizzes.
Extra help are Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 - 3:30.
Grades: Different forms of assessments will be used to determine final grades which fall into the following categories and percentages:
Interpretive: Writing and listening. 30%
Interpersonal: Speaking and Group projects 30%
Presentational: Speaking and Writing 30%
Engagement: Class work and Duolingo 10%
I am looking forward to working with you this year!
Students need to bring a folder, writing utensil, and charged Chromebook to class each time we meet.
If you're interested in donating anything to my class, the following are appreciated but never required 😊
Tissue boxes
Hand sanitizer
Pencils
Markers
Clorox wipes
Flashcards
Contact Info:
danielacermenati@walthampublicschools.org