Spanish IV

Instructor: Mrs. Díaz-Madero

Text (s)Díaz José M., AP Spanish Preparing for the Language ExaminationThird Edition

Kanter Abby, EncuentrosMaravillososGramática a través de la Literatura

Jarvis Anna, Lebredo Raquel Avancemos 4

QuizzesWednesday

TestsFriday

Course description

The purpose of learning a Foreign Language is to be able to communicate with millions of people in the many Spanish-Speaking countries around the world and here in the United States. With this in mind, the students are expected:

  • Express themselves in Spanish throughout the class to become proficient in using the language to deal with daily situations
  • Read and write authentic texts and demonstrate comprehension through oral and written evaluations
  • Become proficient in the four language skills
  • Become knowledgeableof the Culture and Language

Goals

  • To discuss literary, cultural topics, current events, and personal experiences
  • To complete simulated every-day conversations in Spanish based on the AP Spanish Language Exam as well as giving formal 2-minute presentations based on written an oral documents
  • To make possible students to score well on the AP Exam

SpanishIV course is challenging and requires more time and homework. It presents the opportunity for individual progress and accomplishment, and goes into greater depth. Therefore the grade is weighted to reflect the quality of work undertaken.

Evaluation

Tests - 15%

Quizzes - 15%

Listening, Speaking- 15%

Reading – 15%

Writing (Compositions, bell work) - 15%

Homework - 10%

Presentation every nine weeks - 15%

Presentations

Every Nine Weeks the student will do5 presentations in Spanish on the news watched on BBC Mundo. Students will do one presentation a week. Expectations for academic integrity are crucial you must present your ideas.

In class Activities

Students are expected to immediately work on “ActividadInicial” when the bell rings. Other activities will be used to help you develop your listening skills and speaking of the language as well as to assess your understanding. You will work independently or with a partner on these activities. Your participation is strongly recommended to contribute to the learning process and taking notes in class is highly encouraged to help you clarify ideas.

I expect you to:

  • To be on time
  • Be prepared
  • Follow directions the first time they are given
  • Be ready to participate
  • Work to your best potential

Reading assignments

These are essential for the understanding and speaking of the language since they broaden your vocabulary and reinforce key components of the dynamics of the language. Assignments must be read and completed by the time allowed so you can participate in class activities and do well in the tests. The best way to understand them:

  • Read carefully
  • Take notes as you read
  • If necessary read them more than once. No one knows you better than yourself, you know by now what it takes to do well in a class

Class Conduct

  • Eating is not allowed in class
  • All students are expected to be on time in class
  • Cheating and other academic misconduct will not be tolerated and may constitute the basis for receiving a Disciplinary Referral, parents being called and receiving a U in conduct
  • Homework done in the classroom will not be taken, I prefer you turn it the following day to think and understand what you are doing and do it well

Make Up Work

  • Students are required to make up daily work. If student is absent for several weeks, they have one day for every day absent to turn in make up work before it will be counted as a permanent “0”
  • Students are required to make up quizzes, tests and major assignments. If the students miss a quiz or test, the students will have from Wednesday to Wednesday to make up quizzes and Friday to Friday to make up tests
  • I do not give” Incompletes.” If missing work is not made up within a week, the missing grades will remain “0’s”
  • Unexcused absences will result in no opportunity for make up and “0’s” will be given for missed work

Materials needed

  • AP Spanish Preparing for the Language Examination Third Edition - $______
  • Spanish Club dues $5.00
  • Dictionary, pens or pencils, notebook or binder

*Make checks payable to “BHS.” Checks are due by Monday, August _____*

THIS CLASS REQUIRES A LOT OF DEDICATION AND RESPONSIBILITY ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENT. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT STUDENTS WRITE DOWN AND KEEP TRACK OF ALL CLASS ASSIGNMENTS. BEING DISORGINIZED WILL NOT BE TO THE STUDENTS ADVANTAGE

We have read this class information and understand the expectations for Spanish IV Class

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