Scott High School Spanish 1B Syllabus

Teacher: Room: Office Hours:

Aracely Q. Norvell 100 1st period, before and after school

Phone: E-mail: Aracely.Norvell@kenton.kyschools.us

Description: Spanish 1B continues the ongoing study of the Spanish language as it was introduced in Spanish 1A. This course is designed to facilitate the learning of the Spanish language and culture through a variety of multimedia and project based assessments. All four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) are incorporated through 21st century learning methods and a variety of performance based activities. In this course, students will study more complex structures, vocabulary, and grammar, thus enabling the students to improve their language understanding and overall language competency. Communication proficiency is developed through thematic readings, listening and oral activities. Topics included in the course: Telling Time Er/Ir conjugation verbs School and Schedule Shopping/Clothing Unit Saying where youre going to Comparatives/superlatives

Core Content for Assessment: Based on Kentucky Framework for World Language Proficiency, I can: Qualify likes and dislikes Create oral descriptions with some detail within familiar contexts. Ask and respond to open-ended questions within familiar contexts. Identify specific information in some authentic, age-appropriate material. Write simple personal communications (e.g., notes, invitations, letters to pen pals). Write simple open response answers. Produce some formal written communications (e.g., thank-you letter, stories, summaries). Identify some social, geographic, and political factors that impact cultural practice. Identify some difference and similarities in cultural practices among same-language cultures. Explain familiar objects, images and symbols of target culture(s) (e.g., Mexican flag). Use some information and skills acquired in the target language to reinforce knowledge, concepts and skills learned in core content areas. Transfer and apply, within limited contexts, some information and skills common to world language classrooms and other disciplines. Extract some information from sources intended for native speakers (e.g., folktales, songs,
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poems). Apply some information from sources intended for native speakers (e.g., menus, horoscopes, search engines, software programs).

Materials for Class: Books: Exprsate! by Holt, Rinehart and Winston (These books are provided by the school, and are included in school fees. These books will not leave the classroom, unless checked out from the teacher or other unforseen circumstances). A dictionary is NOT required, but is recommended. You can purchase a useful Spanish dictionary anywhere from $1.00 to $10.00; there is no need to purchase an expensive dictionary for this class. Supplies: You should have a 3 ring binder or a folder dedicated to this course. You will also need to have a notebook or looseleaf paper for bell ringers and other various daily activities. You will ALWAYS need a writing utensil (no red or pink pens, please) AND an agenda of your choice (agenda from the school, an electronic calendar, etc...) Tumblr.com Wordpress.scottspanish.com

Supplemental Materials: Rosetta Stone software in computer lab Teacher-designed supplemental material Photocopied selections from authentic literature, newsprint, Internet PowerPoint Presentations CD-ROM from text materials, podcasts, Internet, other media for authentic listenting practice Assessment: Students will be assessed according to the schools grading system, as outlined below. Additionally, students will have at least one weekly quiz in addition to at least one homework assignment a week (most homework will come from completing something assigned during class time). Additional grades will come from performance based assessments and assessments via project based learning. What are performance based assessments? Performance assessment is one alternative to traditional methods of testing student achievement. While traditional testing requires students to answer questions correctly (often on a multiple-choice test), performance assessment requires students to demonstrate knowledge and skills, including the process by which they solve problems. Performance assessments measure skills such as the ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines, contribute to the work of a group, and develop a plan of action when confronted with a new situation. (http://www.projectappleseed.org/assessment.html) For more information about this type of assessment, please visit this website. What is project based learning?
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Project Based Learning is an instructional approach built upon authentic learning activities that engage student interest and motivation. These activities are designed to answer a question or solve a problem and generally reflect the types of learning and work people do in the everyday world outside the classroom. Project Based Learning is synonymous with learning in depth. A well-designed project provokes students to encounter (and struggle with) the central concepts and principles of a discipline. Project Based Learning teaches students 21st century skills as well as content. These skills include communication and presentation skills, organization and time management skills, research and inquiry skills, self-assessment and reflection skills, and group participation and leadership skills. Project Based Learning is generally done by groups of students working together toward a common goal. Performance is assessed on an individual basis, and takes into account the quality of the product produced, the depth of content understanding demonstrated, and the contributions made to the ongoing process of project realization. Finally, Project Based Learning allows students to reflect upon their own ideas and opinions, exercise voice and choice, and make decisions that affect project outcomes and the learning process in general. (http://pbl-online.org/About/whatisPBL.htm) School Grading System: A: 93- 100 B: 85- 92 C: 76- 84 D: 70- 75 Your grade is made up of the following: 1. Class participation: 2. Quizzes: 3. Homework: 4. Tests: Total 25% 25% 25% 25% 100%

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*Final Exam is worth 10% of grade: CLASSROOM PROCEDURES AND DISCIPLINE Tardy Procedure: Come into the classroom and be in your seat working on the daily bell ringer BEFORE the tardy bell rings. If you are not in your seat, you will be given a warning. On the third warning you will receive a detention from me. I will contact your parent/guardian to set up a time to serve this detention. If you fail to serve the detention with me (thereby keeping it off your school record), you will be written up to serve school detention for tardiness. Being Prepared: If you come to class unprepared, I will follow the same procedures for tardiness listed above. As your teacher, you expect me to be prepared with materials, and I expect the same from you. Respect is a two-way street! Locker Passes: There are NO LOCKER PASSES, no exceptions!! You must come to class prepared. Bathroom Passes: You will be given ONE bathroom pass a week. You must sign out on the clipboard on my desk and use a hall pass. You have a 5 minute time limit; if you are gone for more than 5 minutes, I assume that you are skipping class. If you have a medical condition that would require leaving the room more to take medication or use the restroom more often, please see me for modifications. If use of the restroom becomes out of hand, I reserve the right to amend this policy. Cell Phones and other electronics: Cell phones and other electronics, if available, will be used solely for academic purposes. Students can use these resources to supplement the class curriculum, but must ask first. Additionally, I can recommend different apps and podcasts for students extra practice; students are also obviously permitted to search on their own and teach me! Respect: Respect encompasses a lot of things; if you respect me and our classroom, I will respect you and your work! I am excited to help you learn Spanish, but it is difficult for all parties involved if we are not on the same page. Be prepared to work hard, ask questions, and just be nice to other people!

LATE WORK POLICY If you are absent for a test, you must make the test up the day after you get back to school. The test score will stay a zero in Infinite Campus until it is made up. If you are absent on the day a project or other assignment is due, you must turn in the project or assignment the day you return. The score will remain a zero in Infinite Campus until the project or assignment is turned in. Each project or assignment that is turned in late, not due to an absence, will lose 10 points for every day that it is not turned in.

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CHEATING: Anyone caught cheating will receive a zero and will not be allowed to make up an assignment. This includes portfolios, tests, projects, in class assignments, homework, etc.... I will also notify the parent/guardian by phone regarding the incident. (Cheating includes not only looking on someones paper but giving the answers to another student or allowing another student to copy your own work.) In the case that someone is openly allowing another student to copy his or her work, both students will receive a zero on the assignment, and both parents/guardians will be notified. EXTRA CREDIT: You will receive up to 10 bonus points if you bring in any supply that could be useful in the classroom. This includes, but is not limited to: tissues, hand sanitizer, construction paper, pencils, loose leaf paper, magazines, markers, crayons, rulers, etc. There are also opportunities to earn extra credit within class (winning games, going above and beyond on assignments, bringing in and presenting on a Spanish current event, etc) TUTORING: I am more than willing to meet before or after school for additional help to improve your Spanish skills. I am also willing to meet during lunch (3 rd period). You will need to set up an appointment with me ahead of time, at least one day prior. If you need additional help, I am able to recommend some online resources to assist you at home.

So, here we go! Have your parent/guardian read the syllabus and sign below for you first homework assignment. The best way to reach me is via my school email address listed on page 1. Please contact me if you have any questions. Buena Suerte! (Good Luck!)

Parent Signature_________________________________________________ Print name:_____________________________________________________

Student Signature_____________________________________ _______ Period:________________

Print Name:______________________________________________

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