Spanish I and II

Spanish I and II

Pelham High School

Amelia Powers

A102

Course Description:

· Spanish I is a foundational course where students will learn basic vocabulary, conversational skills, and a cultural overview of various Spanish speaking countries.

· Spanish II is an in depth grammatical study of the target language that incorporates the use of vocabulary in speaking, reading, and writing.

Course Requirements:

· Tests (includes multiple choice, T/F, short answer, fill in the blank, writing, and speaking)

· Vocabulary Quiz (fill in the blank and matching)

· Grammar Quiz (short answer and fill in the blank)

· Projects (group and individual)

· Edmodo Quiz (online quizzes)

Classroom Expectations:

· Progressive Discipline plan

1.  Verbal Warning

2.  Contact Parent/Guardian

3.  Referral to Office

· Classroom Rules/Procedures

1.  Respect for your classmates, the teacher, and yourself.

2.  Only speak when it is appropriate (refrain from interrupting students and/or teacher).

3.  Bring all class materials (book, workbook, writing utensil, etc).

4.  Always look at and watch the teacher.

5.  SPEAK SPANISH and have fun!

In this classroom, expect to hear, speak, and write Spanish. I will be speaking Spanish as much as possible during class. I expect all of my students to participate in every way during the class. Sleeping in class will not be tolerated. I will be doing many activities in the classroom and expect full participation.

Every day you will be expected to come in and be in your seat by the tardy bell. Once you are in your seat, you need to have your homework on your desk and do your warm up that will be written on the board. Warm ups will be collected at random. It is important you date your warm ups and keep them in your binder. If you are absent one day, please make sure you write the date and the word ABSENT beside it in order to not lose credit for the warm up that day.

It will be expected of you to copy any notes that are given in class. My quiz and test questions will come directly from the book, the notes that we have taken in class, and any activities.

Cheating will not be tolerated in my classroom. It will be an automatic 0 and you may not make up the work.

I do not give extra credit assignments.

When you are given a writing assignment in class, it is very important that you do not use an English-Spanish translator on the Internet, phone or any electronic device that has this capability. More often than not, it will give you the incorrect translations. Also, if you copy and paste the translations it is considered plagiarism and you will receive an automatic 0 for the assignment. You will not be able to make this assignment up at any time.

· Homework procedures & expectations

When homework is assigned, you are expected to complete the assignment. Homework is generally give about twice a week. If there has not been any assigned, my expectation is that you are studying your vocabulary and/or grammar for approximately 15 minutes each night.

Attendance Policy:

· See PHS policy

Grading Procedures:

· Please see updated exam exemption policy on the school’s website

Turning in assignments

When you turn in your assignment, you will need to write your first name and last name, the date, and the period. You will turn in the assignment to your period’s folder. Failure to have your name on the paper will result in a 0 for the assignment until it is submitted. There will be a place on the white board in the back for papers with no names.

Late Work Policy

Should you forget your homework/assignment/project, etc. on the day that it is due, you will receive only 80% of the grade if it is turned in the same day. If you turn it in any time after the day it is due, you will receive only 60% of the grade.

**Spelling is a key component to learning a language. Points will be deducted for misspelled words or missing punctuation, accent marks, or articles. **

Make-up Work Procedures:

· If you are absent, I will have a folder of missing assignments from that day. It is your responsibility to get your missed assignments. You will be held accountable for these assignments. Also, if you miss a day when homework was to be turned in, you must turn it in the day you return in order to receive full credit for that assignment. If you miss a day when a test or quiz was given, it is the student’s responsibility to come to the teacher and figure out a time to make up the test. You will only be able to make up missed assignments if your absence is excused. Otherwise, it will remain a 0 in the grade book.

Digital Procedures:

Students will be allowed to use their own devices in class for assignments if given specific instructions from teacher.

Edmodo

Edmodo is an educational website that will allow you to communicate with me and your classmates. Each week, there will be an Edmodo quiz on something we have learned. The quizzes will be timed. If you do not have access to the Internet at home, you can access this website at school, in the library. The website is: www.edmodo.com

Directions on how to sign up:

If you do not already have an Edmodo account, follow these directions. Go to the Edmodo website listed above. Click on the students tab. Enter your group code. Your username will be: firstnamelastname (ex: johndoe). Choose a password that you will remember. If you have an e-mail, I would suggest providing that e-mail. It will send you updates. Then fill in the rest of the form with your information. If you already have an account, you will need to sign in and add the group with the following group code.

Group Code: ______

Once you have signed up, you will need to take the quiz that is already set up for you. This is due on Friday, August 21st.

Edmodo quizzes will be worth 5 points. They can be true/false, fill in the blank, short answer, or multiple choice. The quizzes will be based on what you have learned the week prior or the Monday of the week it is due. You will have approximately 5 days to complete a quiz. Late quizzes will be a 0 in the grade book. You may not make up Edmodo quizzes.

***If you put anything that I deem inappropriate on the website, I will delete you from the website and you will be required to come to my classroom before school to take the quiz. ***

Textbook

Avancemos 1 y Avancemos 2

Website: www.classzone.com

Materials and Supplies Needed:

· Writing utensils, binder, loose leaf paper, dry erase marker

Pacing Calendar:

Spanish 1

1st 9 weeks-Preliminary Unit, Unit 1-Lesson 1 & 2, Unit 2- Lesson 1

Concepts-Alphabet, letter sounds, Map skills, subject pronouns, weather, calendar, greetings, activity vocab, definite/indefinite articles, be verb ser, gustar, adjectives, tener

2nd 9 weeks- Unit 2 Lesson 2, Unit 3-Lesson 1 & 2, Unit 4 Lesson 1

Concepts- AR Verbs, emotions, estar vs. ser (be verbs), school vocab, ir-to go, gustar, ER & IR verbs, meals and food, family vocab, possessive adjectives, comparatives, Clothes and colors

3rd 9 weeks- Unit 4 lesson 1 & 2, Unit 5 Lesson 1 & 2, Unit 6 Lesson 1

Concepts-e-ie stem changing verbs, places to go, o-ue and e-i stem changers, house vocab, ordinal numbers, chores and party vocab, irregular verbs, affirmative and negative informal commands, acabar de, sports and jugar

4th 9 weeks- Unit 6 Lesson 1 & 2, Unit 7 Lesson 1 & 2

Concepts- saber vs. conocer, beach vocab, health vocab, Preterite AR verbs, Preterite ER & IR Verbs, Preterite irregular verbs, Affirmative vs. Negative, technology vocab,

Spanish 2

1st 9 weeks- Preliminary Unit, Unit 1-Lesson 1 & 2, Unit 2- Lesson 1 & 2

Concepts-Present tense verb conjugations, ir a/tener que + infinitive, descriptions, activities, feelings, food, travel, regular and irregular preterite verbs, vacation, direct and indirect object pronouns, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, sporting events, reflexive verbs, present progressive, daily routines, body parts

2nd 9 weeks- Unit 3-Lesson 1 & 2, Unit 4- Lesson 1 & 2

Concepts- present tense irregular yo verbs, pronouns after prepositions, shopping vocabulary, expressing opinions, market items, stem changing preterite verbs, storytelling, civilizations, regular and irregular imperfect tense

3rd 9 weeks-Unit 5-Lesson 1 & 2, Unit 6- Lesson 1

Concepts- food, commands, affirmative and negative words, double object pronouns, restaurant vocabulary, movie vocabulary,

4th 9 weeks- Unit 6- Lesson 2, Unit 7-Lesson 1 & 2

Concepts- present subjunctive, invitations, por and para, newspaper vocabulary, events, comparatives, superlatives, relationships, extended family

Please return this sheet

*I have the right to change my syllabus at any time*

Please sign and turn in by Tuesday, August 18th, 2014.

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