COURSE SYLLABUS
Course: Spanish I Period: 3rd
Teacher: Srta. Gomes Room: #D-138
Course Description:
Students will study Spanish I for a whole year (36 weeks). Spanish I is a beginners’ course. This course will expand students’ global awareness as they visit and get to know the history and culture of different Spanish speaking countries while learning the Spanish language.
Course of Study Units:
Students will complete preliminary lessons and units 1-4 in the Textbook ¡Dime! Uno. Each of the following units consists of vocabulary, grammar and culture. Videos and cassette corresponding to the lessons will be used in order to expose students to a wide variety of native Spanish speakers. Several field trips will be offered to eligible students (based on behavior and academic achievement).
The following topics will be studied in Spanish I.
Lección preliminary:
Communication
Naming classroom objects and school supplies
Culture
Influence of Hispanic cultures in the
Structure
Gender of nouns; introduction
Indefinite and definite articles
Reading Strategies
Recognizing and using cognates
Unit 1
Communication
Exchanging greetings
Identifying people
Saying good-bye
Culture
Appropriate forms of address
Greetings
Using tú and usted
Reading Strategies
Using context clues
Background information
Writing Strategies
N/A
Structure
Subject pronouns: Singular forms
The verb ser: singular forms
Subject pronouns: use
Unit 2
Communication
Exchange information about class schedules
Ask for and tell time
Exchange phone numbers
Describe people, places and things
Give the location of people and things
Exchange information about after-school activities
Talk about future activities
Talk about obligations.
Culture
School schedules
Hispanic grading systems and report cards
Types of schools in Spanish speaking countries
Favorite pastimes of Spanish speaking young people
Reading Strategies
Cognates
Using context clues
Prior knowledge
Scanning
Writing Strategies
Clustering
Structure
Numbers 0-30
Nouns and articles
Adjectives
Subject pronouns
Infinitives
The verbs tener, ser, estar, ir and the expressions tener que + infinitive and ir a + infinitive
Unit 3
Communication
Give information about destination
Express likes and dislikes
Make polite requests
Discuss weekend activities
Talk about the weather
Inquire about and describe everyday activities
Culture
Shopping in a Spanish speaking country
Mexican teenagers’ free time and weekends
Popularity of city parks in Spanish-speaking countries
Reading Strategies
Predicting content
Using context clues
Writing Strategies
Listing
Paragraph writing
Structure
Ir a
Vamos a = let’s
a + el =al
The indefinite article and hay
The verbs gustar and encantar
Polite requests: gustaría and encantaría
Present tense: singular and plural forms
The verb ver
The seasons and weather expressions
Indefinite and negative words
Unit 4
Communication
Identify and describe family members
Describe family members
Talk about birthdays and age
Identify relatives by marriage
Ask about people they know or want to meet
Express what they want to be
Ask people about their professional goals
Ask questions
Describe how they and others feel
Describe what is happening at the moment
Culture
Hispanic notions of family
Hispanic first names, last names, and nicknames
Using a Hispanic telephone directory
Hispanics in the United States.
Reading Strategies
Using cognates
Scanning
Using prior knowledge
Identifying the main idea
Writing Strategies
Organizing information
Paragraph writing
Structure
Possessive adjectives
Numbers 30-100
The months of the year
Personal a
The verbs conocer, querer, and venir
Questions and question words; a summary
Estar with adjectives
The present progressive and –ndo verb forms
Expectations:
Students are expected to bring all materials to class on a daily basis. Student participation is class is essential. At home, students must complete homework assignments and study. It is especially important to study vocabulary at home daily. This may be done by making flash cards or a list and studying with family members. Do not walk into the class attempting to finish or copy a homework assignment. It will result in a zero.
Students must keep an organized Spanish notebook. It must be a large 3ring binder with dividers labeled according to each unit of study all papers must be dated in Spanish and in order by date. All assignments must be completed and corrections made when we go over them in class. This course syllabus must be signed by student and parent/guardian. It must be placed at the beginning/front of the notebook throughout the course. The notebook will be collected and graded at the end of each unit. It is a test grade.
Class Rules:
1. Come with an open mind.
2. Arrive to class on time (be in your seat and ready to work before the bell rings).
3. Bring all materials (textbook, Cuaderno de Actividades, notebook, paper, dictionary, and writing utensils) daily to class.
4. Participate in class activities and discussions daily.
5. Gum and candy are Not allowed in class.
6. Excessive talking or disrespect towards the teacher, substitute, or peers will not be tolerated.
7. Take care of the classroom and its contents (pick up after yourself).
8. Students must not use profanity
Consequences:
Rules #1-4 and #6-7
Failure to comply with these rules will result in an hour after school detention.
Rule #5
Students will have to write the following sentences in Spanish 25 xs. (No voy a masticar chicle en la clase de español. ¡Lo siento Srta. Gomes!), or serve the after school hour detention.
Rule #8
The use of profanity is an automatic office referral (no exceptions).
Rule #9
Please see pages 46-47 of Dorchester County Schools Calendar 2006-2007.
Materials Needed:
- Textbook (Dime Uno)
- Cuaderno de Actividades
- Notebook (binder with section dividers)
- Pencils and pens (blue and black ink only)
Grading Policy:
Students with lawful (excused) absences have five days to make-up missed assignments. A cero “0” will be entered in the grade book until the assignment(s) is/are completed. After the set date, the cero “0” shall remain.
Missed assignments will be place in the Missed Assignment Folder, and each student is responsible for retrieving, completing and turning the work to me. If there are any questions concerning the assignments, students should ask me before classes, during my planning period (3rd) or after school, and not during instructional time.
Grading will be done on a point basis that will be converted to a percentage grade as follows:
- Class Assignments 20%
- Homework Assignments 15%
- Projects/Skits 15%
- Quizzes 20%
- Tests/Unit Notebook Check (26-45 points) 30%
Total 100%
- 90-100 = A
- 80-89 = B
- 70-79 = C
- 60-69 = D
- 59 and below = E
Final Grade will be determined as follows:
- Term I – 45%
- Term II – 45%
- Final Exam – 10%
Total 100%
Communication Plan:
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to keep in touch by contacting me at 410-228-9224 during school hours. Every student will receive Interim and Report Card grades for this course according to the following schedule:
| Term | Interim Report | End of Term | Report Card | Parent Conference |
Term I | September 28 | November 1 | November 8 | September 24 |
| Term II | December 11 | January 25 | February 1 | February 25 |
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Student Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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