Name of Course: SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 2
Name of Teacher: ROBERTO ZúñIGA
E-Mail Address: rzuniga@aptos hs.net
Voice Mail # 627		Room # I-104	Preparation Period: 4th
I	Course Description/Outline (reflects needed skills) In this yearlong elective course student will be able to further their development in reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking skills. Students will also learn to appreciate the Latino culture through its literary analyses of poetry, social justice, and short readings dealing with fantasy and imagination. In addition, this course will help students become responsible individuals and more aware of other cultures and their values.
II	Materials Provided (name of textbook, other resources, video used, etc.) 1. Sendas literarias (texto nivel 2) 2. Aventuras Literarias
III	Materials Required 1. 8 ½x11 spiral bound notebook – 70 pages 2. 1” Binder with dividers 3. Desire to learn
IV	Goals (knowledge to be acquired, technical skills, etc., ESLRs must be referenced, standards alignment) 1. To expand written and spoken vocabulary in Spanish. (ESLR B) To speak with confidence interpersonally, within a group when making oral presentations. (ESLR B) To analyze and comprehend Spanish literature and poetry. (ESLR A) To significantly improve writing organization and production skills. (ESLR A) To develop opinions based on fact and defend his/her point of view. (ESLR A) (ESLRs A, B; see also Standards for Foreign Language Learning at www.actfl.org)
V	Units of Study (activities) 1. Por los caminos del recuerdo. 2. La justicia social. 3. Imaginación y fantasía. 4. Las mujeres en primer plano. 5. La casa de Bernarda Alva.
VI	Methods of Assessment (may include tests, portfolios, projects, essays, etc.) 1. Homework assignments 2. In-class and home projects as well as assignments (skits, art work etc.) 3. Tests on vocabulary and reading comprehension 4. Participation and journal writing 5. One million-word challenge. (This will be a supplemental reading book in Spanish that each student will need to read each semester of approximately 250 pgs. This reading will be part of the participation grade as well as a grade for the oral or written report.) VII 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.
IX	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.
X	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 tiémpo 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. 7. Todos los alumnus tienen 4 tardes “gratis” (sin consecuencia) por trimester (9semanas aproximadamente). Comenzando con la quinta, cada tarde recibirá una :escuela de sábado. Esto incluye visitas al baño durante la clase. Consecuencias si no siguen las reglas del salón: 1 – Aviso verbal. 2 – Detensión de media hora durante la hora de lonche (el mismo día o al día siguiente). 3 – Detensión después de clases el Viernes (45 minutos). 4 – “Referral” a la oficina y una llamada telefónica a un padre o guardian. 5 – 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.)
XI	Grading Policy Quarter Grades 1. 10%--Class work/Proyects 2. 20%--Homework 3. 50%--Exams 4. 20%--Participation /Million word challenge 1st Semester Grade 1. 40%--1stQuarter 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
I have read & understand the “Course Syllabus” for Spanish for native speakers 2 Firma de padre o tutor................................................................................................................. cc: Maestro: Sr. Zúñiga Período: Estudiante: 8-18-06