Course Syllabus 

   


Name of Course:  spanish 1               

Name of Teacher: Barbara Dahl       

E-Mail Address: rzuniga@aptos hs.net 

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Room #  I-

Preparation Period:   4th

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Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills)

 

       Spanish 1 is a beginning one-year course that focuses on integrating the skills of

       listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, utilizing a thematic

       teaching approach. Using language for communication is emphasized, as well as

       historical, cultural, geographical and contemporary awareness of the

       Spanish-speaking world. Completion of this course with a "C" grade or better

       qualifies students for advancement to Spanish 2. Instructional methods will

       encourage students to demonstrate learning in a variety of ways, work

       cooperatively with other students and develop individual responsibility and

       reliability.

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Materials Provided (name of textbook, other resources, video used, etc.)

 

       1. Textbook, Realidades: you will be issued a text to keep at home. We will

            use a class set daily. Take good care of your text by keeping it covered

            and by never writing on the pages. A lost or damaged book will result in

            a $60 fine. Students owing book fines will be prevented from advancing to

            Spanish 2 and/or graduating from ahs. Your book will be collected in

            June, you must turn it in to be eligible to take the final semester

            exam and receive second semester grades.

 

        2. Videos, charts, worksheets, some materials for craft projects, computers,

              maps, realia.

 

 

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Materials Required

 

           1.Workbook: A necessary accompaniment to the text and includes valuable

            practice lessons and tests. You may purchase the workbook for $16.00.

 

          2.Notebook: Required and graded each quarter. Only properly organized

            and up-to-date notebooks will be graded for points/grade. Keep notes,

            class handouts, corrected homework, a dictionary, projects and tally

            sheets that reflect your efforts. Needed: 3-ring binder, 5 dividers, lined

            paper.

          3.Pencils and pens: You may ONLY use a pencil on tests and quizzes.

          4.Materials for projects: Several creative projects are due throughout the

            year. You may use posterboard, colored pens and pencils, magazines,

            newspapers, computer programs, realia, etc.       

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Goals (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., ESLRs must be referenced, standards alignment)

 

          1.Communication in a language other than English

          2.Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures

          3.Connect with other disciplines and acquire information

          4.Develop insight into the nature of language and culture

          5.Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world

 

       (ESLRs A, B, C, D, E; see also Standards for Foreign Language Learning at

       www.actfl.org)

 

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Units of Study (activities)

 

All units include specific vocabulary, language structure and cultural activities.

 

          1.Listen, recognize and model classroom directions (total physical

            response, TPR);

          2.Alphabet and spelling challenges;

          3.Greetings and departures, expressions of courtesy;

          4.Classroom object identification and routines; a typical school day

            (subjects, teachers, transportation);

          5.Leisure-time pursuits, alone and with friends (parties, sports, shopping,

            concerts, movies, trips, museums);

          6.Identifying persons, places and things (names, age, looks, size, shape);

          7.Days of the week, months, seasons, weather, telling time,numbers, colors;

          8.The family and the home (family members, rooms of the house), pets;

          9.Travel (tickets, travel personnel, check-in, hotel and restaurant

            accommodations);

         10.Problems and care of health;

         11.Body parts, clothing and fashion;

         12.Food and restaurant experiences;

         13.Famous people from the Spanish-speaking world and their

            accomplishments;

         14.The geography of Spanish-speaking countries;

 

*****Para empezar

TEMAS:                                          

1.    Mis amigos y yo                  4.   Los pasatiempos               7.  De compras                          

2.    La escuela                           5.   Fiesta en familia                8.  Experiencias

      3.  La comida                            6.   La casa                              9.  Medios de comunicación

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.)

 

1.    Bell assignments

2.    Classwork assignments

3.    Classroom participation

4.    Homework

5.    Exams and quizzes

6.    Projects

7.    Notebook

8.    Oral Presentations

      9. Community Service

 

 

 

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       Methods to accommodate language learners and other target populations

 

       To ensure student success, I utilize various methodologies. The use of authentic

       documents and materials, manipulatives, visuals, graphic organizers and

       interactive activities are all strategies that I use to make the concepts

       comprehensible to the learner. Accommodations for 504 and IEP are made as

       necessary.

 

 

VIII

       Units or activities that address language and math standards needed for High

       School Exit Exam (for classes other than language arts and math)

 

       Foreign language is not one of the tested proficiencies on the high school exit

       exam; however, many studies have shown that developing greater skills in

       Spanish can sharpen a student’s skills in English, leading to improved scores on

       the verbal sections of standardized exams.

 

 

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Class Procedures (missed assignments, make up work assignment format)

 

1.    All assignments are expected to be turned in on time.  If an assignment is not turned in, then student will have two additional days to complete it for full credit.  After that time period, all assignments not turned in will receive a “0”  (Not an A, B, C, D or F grade). 

2.    Tests and quizzes: May be made up in class or tutorial, at the teacher’s

     discretion. A maximum of two weeks to make up tests and quizzes is fair

     and negotiable; consequence for failing to make up a test within two

     weeks is a zero on that test.

3.  Individual and group projects are DUE on the due date. Late projects will

     not be accepted. It is the student’s responsibility to get the project to

     school whether the student is in school that day or not.

 

*Any other situation such as an illness or vacation (in advance) must be arranged with the instructor on an individual basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Behavioral Expectations (and consequences)

 

All rules are based on respect.

 

1.       Talk when others are not talking.

2.       Respect the property of others (including the school's).

3.       Ask permission before getting up.

4.       Use appropriate language.

5.       Students will be in their seats on time and with all appropriate materials.

6.       Food, gum, drinks (except water) will be consumed outside the classroom. Personal hygiene and make up should also be taken care of outside.

7.       All students are given 4 "free" tardies per quarter (these include bathroom breaks). Starting with the fifth tardy the student will receive Saturday school.

 

Consequences of not following class rules (except for tardies)

 

           1 - Verbal warning.

           2 - Lunch detention (˝ hour).

           3 - After-school detention on Friday (45 minutes).

           4 - Referral to the office and a phone call home.

5 - Suspension from class for two days or until a conference has taken place with the student's parent or          .    guardian

 

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Grading Policy

 

Quarter Grades

         

         1.   40%      Exams

         2.   20%      Quizzes

         3.   15%      Homework

         4.   20%      Class participation

         5.     5%      Projects/Million word challenge

 

1st Semester Grade

 

         1.  40%     1st  Quarter

         2.  40%      2nd Quarter

         3.  20%       Final exam or Project

 

2nd Semester Grade

 

 

         1.  40%     3rd Quarter

         2.  40%      4th Quarter

         3.  20%       Final exam or Project

 

 

 

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Spanish 1

 

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