Espanol+1+Syllabus

SPANISH I SYLLABUS

SENORA LIVINGSTON Spanish is one of the most widely used languages in the world. Learning a foreign language can open many doors in your life. It may help you in your career, your travels, or help you make new friends. Some concepts in Spanish may be a bit difficult, but if you stick with it, Spanish can and will enrich your life. We will discuss how to handle positively the frustrations that may occur. In order to make your language learning as easy as possible, here is what is expected of you every day in class.
 * Course Description **: Spanish I gives students basic knowledge and conversation skills. Included are verb conjugations, sentence structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and culture. Students will work individually, in pairs and in groups to increase conversational skills.
 * Objective **: Students will be able to: 1) experience Hispanic culture. 2) use Spanish vocabulary in a conversational manner. 3) write, speak and read the Spanish language. 4) compare the Hispanic culture and that of the United States. 5) connect Spanish to other disciplines. 6) locate the Spanish-speaking capitols and countries. 7) express emotions, likes and dislikes in Spanish. 8) obtain and give information in Spanish through questions and answers. 9) successfully complete the course through clear expectations and goals.
 * Overview **: The student must complete all of the assignment, which include: 1) daily, in-class assignments. 2) daily participation (see attendance). 3) one page paper on a famous Hispanic (will be assigned). 4) at least 2 computer assignments (in computer lab). 5) create a catalogue. 6) make a Spanish dish to bring to a fiesta. 7) create a floor plan of their house and label in Spanish. 8) bring in photos of family vacation or activity and describe to group in Spanish. 9) give a visual presentation on the life of a Spanish artist.
 * **Speaking, listening, and reading skills (pair, individual, or group practice) **
 * **Written vocabulary or grammar practice from textbook or student workbook **
 * Projects : **


 * Students will complete various activities throughout the school year to demonstrate and to reinforce knowledge of foundation Spanish I concepts. Students will also participate in conversations in pairs, groups, or with the teacher. **


 * Some examples of projects are: **
 * **PowerPoint Presentations **
 * **Culture-oriented Craft Projects **
 * **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pen Pal Projects **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Spanish class grades will be comprised of: **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">Below is the grading system for the nine weeks and semester: **

<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">CLASSROOM RULES! <span class="style2" style="color: #ff0000; font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif;">REQUIRED MATERIALS BINDER WITH 5 SECTIONS TO HAVE EXTRA FUN WE NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;">For extra points the list below. It must be turn in by August 30, 2013 A 2GB USB Thumbdrive or memory for Spanish Class (20 POINTS) For all classes LONG PLASTIC RULER (10 POINTS) PENCILS (10 POINTS) A BIG STAPLER (10 POINTS) PACK OF MARKERS (10 POINTS) PACK OF WRITING PAPER TO KEEP IN CLASSROOM (10 POINTS) SCISSORS (10 POINTS) NO LITTLE KIDS SCISSORS GERMINIX (10 POINTS) LARGE OR LONG WHITE CONSTRUCTION PAPER ONLY WHITE (10 POINTS) PACK OF WHITE COMPUTER PAPER (10 POINTS) PACK OF BLACK PENS (10 POINTS) PACK OF BANDAIDS (10 POINTS) GLUE LIQUID ELMERS 8 oz (10 POINTS) GLITTER (10 POINTS) CONSTRUCTION PAPER DIFFERENT COLORS (10 POINTS) KLENEX (10 POINTS)
 * <span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">TEST/QUIZZES GRADES 30% ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Test grades include the following: a. Chapter Test. This includes written, listening & comprehension, and speaking exam. Any test that is designated as a test grade. Announced quizzes b. Unannounced quizzes c. Any work that is designated as a quiz grade **
 * <span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">PROJECT GRADES 15% **
 * <span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">Final Exam 30% **
 * <span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">Homework: 20% **
 * <span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">Oral Examinations 5% **
 * <span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">EXTRA CREDIT: 5% ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 10pt;">participation is an important factor in this class and is evaluated in various ways during the class period. You are expected to be an active participant and get involved. **
 * 1) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Be on time. Remember, your 5th tardy will result in ( referral, loss of credit or ...).
 * 2) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Get your folders/pencils before you sit down at your desk.
 * 3) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Immediately begin each class by answering the questions on the board.
 * 4) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Be prepared to learn Spanish. DO NOT work on projects from other classes.
 * 5) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Be prepared to participate. Learning a language requires you to speak it.
 * 6) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Remember that all school policies apply in the classroom i.e., No sleeping or putting your head down.
 * 7) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Do not talk or disrupt others while the teacher is teaching.
 * 8) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Clean up after yourself and place books and folders neatly in the appropriate area.
 * 9) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Students may not leave the room without a pass. Fill out the pass before giving it to me.
 * 10) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Once you learn something in Spanish, English is no longer allowed.
 * 11) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">No eating/drinking OR putting on makeup, or brushing hair.
 * 12) **<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Abide by all rules in the Shaw High School Student Handbook. **
 * <span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Consequences: **
 * 1) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Verbal warning
 * 2) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Opportunity to modify behavior
 * 3) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Call to parent.
 * 4) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">DETENTION
 * 5) <span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Office referral.