Name of Course: SPANISH 4
Name of Teacher: Cecilia phillips
E-Mail Address: cphillips@aptos hs.net
Voice Mail # 668		Room # I-201	Preparation Period: 2
I	Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills) In Spanish 4, students refine, perfect, and enhance their speaking, writing, reading, and understanding of Spanish, so it is assumed that they have already learned these skills. The course requires students to do written compositions, oral exercises, read prose and poetry, study grammar and syntax, perform listening comprehension exercises, practice conversation, and expand vocabulary. The course will broaden students’ understanding of hispanic culture and hopefully foster interest in continuing the study of Spanish in college. It is assumed that the student has learned and has a good control of all the verb tenses, has acquired a reasonable vocabulary, has learned the major grammatical areas of study, can speak, read, write, and listen with a high degree of proficiency and is highly motivated. Teacher recommendation is also necessary. Spanish 4 will be taught in combination with the AP Spanish language class. Most of the instruction will be the same to both levels and students will work and interact with the AP students. I will allow some flexibility when it comes to testing that may be too challenging for the Spanish 4 students and will differentiate accordingly.
II	Materials Provided (name of textbook, other resources, video used, etc.) Abriendo paso, Lectura; Díaz, Nadel, Collins; Prentice Hall, 1995 Abriendo Paso, Gramatica: Diaz, Nadel, Collins: Prentice Hall, 2000 America video library, video and guide, Gasparro, Hallberg: Heinle &Heinle 1990 Triángulo, A Propósito, Gatski, McMullan, Wayside Publishing, 2000
	Materials Required 1. 2” Binder with dividers/ Carpeta de argollas Hay que guardar todos los apuntes y hojas de información en la carpeta (All notes and hand-outs must be kept in this binder which is in class daily) 2. Desire to learn/ Ganas de aprender y tener éxito 3. 1 subject notebook for journal writing 4. Spanish dictionary at home and access to Internet and televisión.
IV	Goals (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., ESLRs must be referenced, standards alignment) This course encompasses oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and conversation. Such a course, emphasizing the use of Spanish for active communication, has the following objectives: the ability to comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish; the acquisition of vocabulary and a grasp of structure to allow the easy, accurate reading of a newspaper article or a short story; the ability to compose expository passages; the ability to express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines rather than to the mastery of any specific subject matter. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions are an integral part of the course. (ESLRs A, B; see also Standards for Foreign Language Learning at www.actfl.org)
V	Units of Study (activities) See web site for a more accurate description. 1. Grammar: Expressions in the past, future, and subjunctive modes Description in communication Difficult points in grammar, spelling, and accentuation Reading/themes: ü ü Cultural values, heritage, human emotions, injustice, Hispanic foods and cuisine, friendship and betrayal. Many more mundane themes from TRIANGULO. ü ü Readings will also include essays (ensayos) and internet articles ü ü Selections from short story collections from different Latin American (and Spain) countries 3. 3. “Million Word Challenge”: In addition to class poetry and short readings, students will be required to read one fiction book in Spanish.

VI	Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.) Tests, quizzes, homework assignments, oral presentations, oral participation in Spanish, listening activities, writing assignments.
VII	Class Procedures (missed assignments, make up work assignment format) 1. 1. All assignments must to be turned in on time. Late work will not be accepted unless it is an excused absence and must be turned within 2 days of returning to class. After that time period, all assignments not turned in will receive a “0. If student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to find out what the homework assignment is and turn it in on time. 2. 2. Tests and quizzes: May be made up in class or tutorial, at the teacher’s discretion. A maximum of two days to make up tests and quizzes is fair and negotiable; consequence for failing to make up a test within that week is a zero on that test/quiz. 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. 4. Work must be the student’s OWN work. If found to be copied or dishonest, the student will receive a “0” , get a referral and a parent call. *Any other situation such as an illness or vacation (in advance) must be arranged with the instructor on an individual basis.
VIII	Behavioral Expectations (and consequences) Todas las reglas están basadas en RESPETO…hacia nosotros mismos, hacia el prójimo y hacia nuestro ambiente. Entonces: 1. No hablemos cuando otros están hablando. 2. Todos respetarán la propiedad de su prójimo (incluyendo la de la escuela.) 3. Todos pedirán permiso antes de levantarse. 4. Todos usarán lenguaje apropiado y sano. 5. Todos los estudiantes estarán en sus asientos a tiempo y con sus materiales. 6. La comida, el chicle, las bebidas (menos el agua) serán consumidas fuera del salón. La higiene personal y el maquillaje serán aplicados afuera. ¡¡NO al chicle, teléfonos celulares o “I-pods” en clase!! Consecuencias si no siguen las reglas del salón: 1 – Aviso verbal. 2 – Detensión de media hora (el mismo día o al día siguiente). 3 – “Referral” a la oficina y una llamada telefónica a un padre o guardian. 4 – Suspensión de dos días de la clase y una conferencia de padres. “Defiance” = Desobediencia desafiante (el alumno no hace lo que el maestro le pide.)
IX	Grading Policy Quarter Grades 1st Semester Grade 2nd Semester Grade 1. 25% Participation 1. 40% 1st Quarter 1. 40% 3rd Quarter 2. 25% Homework 2. 40% 2nd Quarter 2. 40% 4th Quarter 3. 50% Exams/quizzes 3. 20% Final exam or Project 3. 20% Final exam or Project Quizzes and tests are given on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. They are announced ahead of time and its scope is thoroughly reviewed the time prior to the quiz/test. Students are expected to spend time memorizing, studying, learning, and getting help in all of their assignments. Classroom participation is of optimal importance. All students are expected to fully engage in every classroom activity on a daily basis. If a student is absent, regardless of the reason, that student cannot participate in the activity, and therefore, will lose points.
ESPAÑOL AP LENGUAJE ESPAÑOL AP LENGUAJE ******************************************************************************************** NOMBRE DEL ESTUDIANTE: _______________________________________ Yo he leído el plan de curso y lo entiendo/// I have read & understand the “Course Syllabus” for SPanish literature AP Firma///Signature (ESTUDUANTE)................................................................................................................. Firma///Signature (PADRES/PARENTS)................................................................................................................. *Permiso de ver películas clasificadas “R” / Permission to view R-rated films that pertain to studied curriculum (stories, literary variations, etc.) Firma///Signature (PADRES/PARENTS).................................................................................................................