Spansih I

Syllabus

BobJonesHigh School / Teacher: / Rebecca L. Perry
650 Hughes Road / Email: /
Madison, AL 35758 / Phone: / 256-772-2547
I.Course Description : / In this course students will progressively acquire the four basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing using basic vocabulary expressions and beginning grammar concepts. The course will allow students to communicate at a novice level, while exploring the target culture. Students will also gain a better understanding of their own language and culture in order to participate in the global community
II.Course Objectives: /
  1. Proficiency in the ability to recognize, respond, interpret, and manipulate beginner vocabulary words and phrases in oral and written form.
  2. Ability to identify basic grammatical structures specific to the target language
  3. Ability to conjugate verbs in present
  4. Acquisition of cultural information in such areas as geography and comparison of target language cultures
  5. Learn sound system of the target language focusing on pronunciation and intonation

III.Classroom Expectations: /
  1. Students are expected to be prepared for class and respectful toward others.
  2. Upon entering the classroom, students will throw away gum, opened food, beverages.
  3. Students will bring to class everyday the following: books (text,WB)pencil, and Spanish notebook.
  4. Students are to be in their seats when the tardy bell rings.
  5. Students will remain in their seats until dismissed by the teacher.
  6. Students are permitted only three “personal” passes a semester. Use good judgment.
  7. No unauthorized use of cell phone .
Consequences: warning, conference, phone call home, referral (steps can be skipped due to severity of offense)
IV.BJ Grading Policy: / Daily grades will be 30% of your nine week grade. Test grades will be 70% of your nine week grade. The final exam is worth one-fifth of your final average.
V. BJ Make-up Test Policy: / Assignments for the week will also be posted online and on the classroom calendar each Monday. Students who plan an absence, personal or school related, are responsible for getting the assignments before they go. It is the student’s responsibility to check available resources. If the student is absent one day only, the student is expected to be prepared for class when he or she returns. This includes tests and quizzes. In cases of prolonged absences or extenuating circumstances, of course, more time will be allowed. The attendance policy of the school will be followed in this course.
Make-up tests and quizzes for excusedabsences will be given on Friday mornings at 7:10 in the Foreign Language classroom.
V. Text / Mc Dougal Littell Avancemos I
VII. Materials and Supplies Needed: /
  1. A folder with prongs or a separate three ring binder , dividers
  2. Loose-leaf notebook paper – Spiral notebook paper will not be used.
  3. Pencils, black or blue pens (all assignments must be written in pencil or blue/black ink)
4. A small Spanish-English dictionary (optional)

Concerning laptop utilization:

1. Under no circumstances are student laptops to be wired to the network or have print capabilities.

2. No discs, flash drives, jump drives, or other USB devices will be allowed.

3. Neither the teacher, nor the school is responsible for broken, stolen, or lost laptops. 4. Laptops will be used at the individual discretion of the teacher.

Technology requirements:1. Students will be assigned regular homework assignments that require internet access.2. Late assignments due to technology problems will be treated as any other late assignment and deductions and/or no credit given will be determined on a case by case basis. 3. If you do not have internet access at home, please see me for an individual plan to complete online homework assignments. Computer usage can be arranged before/after school or in the media center.

18 – WEEK PLAN
Week 1 / Introduction to class– UnidadPreliminar
Functions-greet people and say goodbye, introduce yourself and others, ask and say how to spell names
Culture- Spanish speaking countries/ Study skills
Week 2 / UnidadPreliminar
Functions-, say where you are from, exchange telephone numbers, say what day of the week it is, describe the weather, respond to classroom instructions
Culture- Spanish speaking countries
Week 3 / Unidad Preliminar
Functions-, describe the weather, respond to classroom instructions, review
Culture- Spanish speaking countries
Week 4 / Unidad 1 Lección 1
Functions – talk about activities, tell where you are from, say what you like and don’t like to do
Grammar -subject pronouns, ser ,de to describe where you are from, gustar with an infinitve
Culture – Los Estados Unidos
Week 5 / Unidad 1 Lección 1&2
Functions- say what you like and don’t like to do,describe yourself and others, identify people and things
Grammar- gustar with an infinitive,ser, definite and indefinite articles, noun adjective agreement
Culture- Los Estados Unidos
Week 6 / Unidad 1 Lección 2
Functions- describe yourself and others, identify people and things
Grammar- ser, definite and indefinite articles, noun adjective agreement
Culture- Los Estados Unidos
Week 7 / Unidad 2 Lección 1
Functions- talk about daily schedules, ask and tell time, say what you have and have to do, say what you do and how often you do things
Grammar- tener , tener que, expressions of frequency, present tense of ar verbs
Culture- México
Week 8 / Unidad 2 Lección 2
Functions- Describe classes and classroom objects, say where things are located, say where you are going, talk about how you feel
Grammar- estar, the conjugated verb before the subject to ask a question, ir
Culture- México
Week 9 / Unidad 3 Lección 1
Functions- talk about food and beverages, ask questions, say which foods you like and don’t like
Grammar – interrogative words, gustar with nouns, present tense of er and ir verbs, hacer
Culture – Puerto Rico
Week 10 / Unidad 3 Lección 1 &2
Functions- say which foods you like and don’t like, talk about family, ask and tell ages, express possession, give dates, make comparisons
Grammar- de to show possession, possessive adjectives, gustar with nouns, present tense of er and ir verbs, hacer
Culture- Puerto Rico
Week 11 / Unidad 3 Lección 2
Functions–talk about family, make comparisons
Grammar- present tense of er and ir verbs, hacer, comparatives,
Culture- Puerto Rico
Week 12 / Unidad 4 Lección 1
Functions- talk about what clothes you want to buy, say what you wear in different seasons Grammar- tener expressions, stem changing verbs e>ie, direct object pronouns
Culture- España
Week 13 / Unidad 4 Lección 1&2
Functions- talk about what clothes you want to buy, say what you wear in different seasons describe places and events in a town talk about types of transportation
Grammar- tener expressions stem changing verbs e>ie, direct object pronouns,ver
Culture- España
Week 14 / Unidad 4 Lección 2
Functions- describe places and events in a town talk about types of transportation, say what you are going to do, order from a menu
Grammar- ver, ir a+ infinitive, stem changing verbs o>ue, e>i
Culture- España
Week 15 / Unidad 5 Lección 1
Functions- describe a house and household items, indicate the order of things, describe people and locations
Grammar- ser vs. estar, ordinal numbers
Culture- Ecuador
Week 16 / Unidad 5 Lección 2
Functions- plan a party, talk about chores and responsibilities, tell someone what to do, say what you just did
Grammar- more irregular verbs, affirmative tú commands, acabar de + infinitive
Culture - Ecuador
Week 17 / Unidad 6 Lección 1
Functions- talk about sports, talk about whom you know, talk about what you know Grammar- jugar, saber vs. conocer, the a personal
Culture – La República Dominicana
Week
18 / Review Final exam

All dates are tentative and are subject to change.

Note:

1. The academic misconduct policy of the school will be followed in this course.

2. The attendance policy of the school will be followed for this course.

3. Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher immediately.