SPANISH4-6

Mrs. Jenette Reyes

207-2018

Office Hours: During planning period (4th block), before or after school hours or upon request

Phone: 540-948-3785

E-mail:

Course Overview

In levels four, five, and six Spanish a strong emphasis is given to communication and fluency in Spanish, as well as to studying culture. This course also focuses on important Hispanic literature (past and present) as well as the history of the Spanish-speaking world. In this course students will continue to attain proficiency in communicating about present tense events while beginning their mastery of recounting activities that have occurred in the past.

A communicative approach is taken to this course so students will experience full immersion in Spanish. Immersion techniques have been proven to be the most effective way to learn a foreign language. Students are expected to communicate with me in Spanish as well as among their peers while in class. There are many communicative opportunities to become fluent in Spanish or learn advanced language/culture topics if already fluent.

We will be able to use students’ experiences and their goals to create a series of units to be explored and discussed. Topics such as music and dance, art, film, politics, history, independence, revolutions v. civil wars, immigration, poetry, literature, etc. have been examined. The advanced structure and nature of the class allows students to participate in the flow and construction of material.

Required Materials

(many of these items can be found at Dollar General, Food Lion, Walmart, Target, etc.)

  • 1 ½“ binder (not shared with any other class)
  • Loose leaf paper (college ruled)
  • 5 Notebook dividers
  • Pens/pencils (dark colors to make it easier to read)
  • 1 spiral 1 subject notebook
  • Spanish-English Dictionary
  • 3” x5” index cards
  • 2 Glues sticks
  • 501 Spanish Verbs (reference book)
  • Markers/colored pencils

*If you have any troubles getting these supplies, please let me know.

Student Responsibilities

  • Work hard and try your best.
  • Be nice. (Imagine all the possibilities of being nice!!!)
  • Speak in Spanish while in class. (Use dictionaries, hand motions, pointing, miming, etc. to help)

Homework/Make-up Work/Late work

  • Student should expect to have to study for tests/quizzes AND complete some projects out of class.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to find out about make-up work before or after class time. Be polite to other students and ask for your work at an appropriate time (not during lessons, group work, etc).
  • Any work not made up prior to the specified day (usually right) before the end of the marking period) will receive no credit.
  • Late work is not fun! The work is considered late if it is not turned in at collection time. Points will be deducted from work turned in late per MCHS late-work policy. Make sure to put your NAME, DATE, and PERIOD on each piece of paper that you turn in.

Grades:

Summative:80%tests, projects, final drafts of compositions, mini-compositions, small

projects, drafting, mini-presentations, speaking, etc.

Formative:20%practice, speaking, games, review, peer-editing, rehearsals, etc.

Honor Code

The honor code is: On my honor, I have neither given nor received help on this assignment. In Spanishthe honor codeis: Por mi honor no he dado ni recibido ayuda en esta tarea.

All students will be expected to rigorously follow the Honor Code. Cheating, stealing, plagiarism, lying, forgery, copying and pasting from the Internet, unauthorized use of Internet/electronic device and/or native Spanish-speaker, and repeated warnings on such may come before the Administration who will determine the legitimacy of the violation and consequences.

Behavior Policy

I expect all students to behave politely and respectfully every day. That means I find the following actions acceptable: smiling, raising hands, listening when others talk, using constructive and healthy language, drinking only water, keeping the room clean and tidy, acting nicely, etc.

I expect students to be in their seats as soon as the tardy bell rings. I expect students to listen to directions carefully because I will be saying them mostly in Spanish. I except all work to be completed on time (educated guesses are okay!). Always have an answer ready and/or something appropriate to say in Spanish (one word answers in Spanish are okay as long as you are contributing in Spanish). I expect students to complete their assignments in a timely manner.

I expect students to stay in class. I understand there are emergencies. Making up work is naturally difficult.

Course Credit

Any student must receive an80 B- or better in the Spanish 4-5 coursework in order to proceed on to the next course in the sequence. Teacher recommendation is also required.

Exam Exemptions

Seniors do not have to take the final exam if they meet the following criteria:

1)Teacher approval of Exemption Status

2)An “A” average for the Semester in the class in which the student wishes to be exempt.

3)No more than 4 Absences Total from the class, and no more than two (2) Unexcused/Unverified Absences for the Semester.

4)No more than two (2) Tardies per class.

5)Have Parent Permission to be Exempt.

6) Meet all other requirements for a “Student in Good Standing”.

SOL Exam Substitution/Exam Exemption

*Please note that Spanish does not take an SOL test. Therefore, students are responsible for taking a final exam or completing a final project. Pre/Post-Assessments are given to demonstrate growth over the course of the semester.

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SPANISH 4-5 SYLLABUS VERIFICATION

I have read and discussed the information with my child and understand what to expect for Spanish 2 class this semester.

Parent/Guardian Printed Name: ______Signature: ______Date: ______

Student Printed Name: ______Signature: ______Date: ______

Questions/Concerns: (you may also use the Parent Survey)

*Please detach and return to Sra. Reyes by ______.