Spanish 4AP Language and Culture

Bret Harte Union High School 2017 - 2018 Seora Kunesh Room 50
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Descripcin del curso:

This course is designed as an immersion experience requiring the use of Spanish exclusively to
focus on the different facets of language comprehension: writing, reading, speaking, and listening.
Curriculum and active participation will prepare students to be successful on the College Board
Advanced Placement test in May. Class activities will include reading, discussion, debate, poetry,
blogging, analyzing art, international communication, individual and group presentations,
research-based essay writing, vocabulary building, and standardized test preparation. All of which
reflects on real life language use and skills of a 21st century learner. Students will not only progress
their linguistic ability, but also gain knowledge on international and domestic cultures as a global
citizen.

Textos: Temas AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish workbook

- Other readings will be derived from resources such as BBC Radio/Mundo, News, El Pas, El
Mundo, UNICEF, Radio Naciones Unidas and others
- Students will be exposed to not only literary texts but also audio visual resources such as radio
broadcasts and music

Temas del curso:

Las Identidades Personales y Pblicas (tema 6) Las Familias y Las Comunidades (tema 1)
La Vida Contempornea (tema 4) Los Desafos Mundiales (tema 5)
La Ciencia y La Tecnologa (tema 2) La Belleza y La Esttica (tema 3)

Expectaciones de la clase:
Community: indulge in diversity, demonstrate teamwork, and the celebrate differences
Opportunity: seize opportunities for personal growth or new leadership skills, and take healthy risks
Respect: all individuals in the classroom including the teacher, aids, visitors, peers and yourself
E (high) Expectations: It is not only expected that students complete assignments in a timely manner
and to the best of their ability, but also that students reach to their farthest potential as an
individual.
- Be responsible for any information missed in class, including notes, assignments tests etc.
- Only Spanish must be spoken within the classroom
 - All assignments are important and expected on the due date including knowledge of reading, with
the exception of excused absences. In the event of late work, points will be taken off for each day
the assignment is late (this includes days we do not meet). No late work will be accepted after
Friday of each week. Excused absences are given equal number of days absent after returning
from an excused absence to turn in any missed assignments. It shows great professionalism when
students prepare in advance of their absences by contacting their instructor if the absence is
planned. If an emergency arises please contact your instructor to develop a suitable course of
action.

Materiales requisitos:
Each day bring the following: Textbook Materials particular to your learning style
Classroom handouts and materials
Calificaciones:

Grading for the Advanced Placement course is aligned with teachers under the Capital World Language
project. On the AP exam, a 3 is a passing grade. In highschool and collegiate grade books a C is a passing
grade. In order to reflect the objective of the course, a passing AP score, but also give students a fair opportunity
for success any score on AP assessments that receives a 3 will be considered an A-. The scale below reflects an
AP score, the percentage associated with our course work, and the correct number of questions scale. The
number of questions reflect the number of correct answers a student achieves out of the multiple choice
section on practice AP exams.

AP 5 105% / 65 questions AP 4 100% / 61+ questions AP 3.5 95% / 51-60 questions

AP 3 90% / 31-40 questions AP 2.5 80% / 21-30 questions AP 2 70% / 11-20 questions

Interpersonal 10% Presentational Speaking 10% Class Discussion 30%

Writing

Interpersonal 10% Interpretive 10% Homework 10%

Speaking Communication: Audio

Presentational 10% Interpretive 10% Grading will follow the above weight scale.
Writing Communication: Print Mock AP Exams will be given at the end of
the semester with practice throughout.

A+ 98% and above B+ 88-89% C+ 78-79% D+ 68-69%

A 93-97% B 83-87% C 73-77% D 63-67%
A- 90-92% B- 80-82% C- 70-72% D- 60-62%

Deshonestidad academico:
If students are caught cheating in any form, the will receive a discipline referral, a call home, a zero
grade for the assignment, an afterschool detention, and students may be suspended from school and banned
from taking further advanced/honors or AP classes while at Bret Harte. This includes plagiarism, misusing old
tests, including personal Quia exams, and misuse of Google Translate, among other examples.
 Tecnologa en la clase:
Personal laptop computers with wireless Internet access will be provided for in-class research, language
practice, and test taking. When Chromebooks are involved in a lesson it will be noted on the board in red.
Students are expected to get a laptop before sitting down. Finally, student grades, assignments and missing
work will all be available for review 24/7 online via Infinite Campus, making such the responsibility of the
student. Phones may often be used as tools, however if there is evident misuse the phone will be confiscated
for the remainder of the day. Pick up available in the office.

Ejemplos de exmenes, pruebas, y proyectos:

- At the end of quarter 1, 2, and 3 students - Persuasive essay writing: presentational
will take a mock AP exam. Content can be writing
found online. - Public speaking / compare and contrast:
- Bi-weekly vocabulary quizzes presentational speaking
- Bi-weekly grammatical updates - Conversational language: simulated
- Formal letter writing: intrapersonal writing conversation

Conversacin entre la clase:

This class is often driven by discussion. Directions and further information that outline the procedure in
detail will be given during class. Students are to self assess and monitor their contributions to discussion.
Ultimate discretion is left to the instructor. This is a vital portion to the class. A student will not earn greater
than a B without thorough and thoughtful contributions. Language for any learner can be incredibly
challenging and exhausting at times, and other days very fluid. I recommend that you approach this endeavor
with a sense of playfulness, imagination, and to allow yourself room to grow. Failure is welcomed and
applauded. Ask questions and be attentive.

Correcciones:
Many experiences in your professional world allow for second chances: a drivers ed exam, teaching
credentials, the Bar exam. In an effort to support academic and personal growth any grade under 70%. Your
new score will replace the previous. To be eligible for this you must be in good standing with homework and in
class participation. Poor standings will result in an average of the two scores. Your instructor may require
practice activities to show that you have worked at length with the material before approaching the assessment
again.

If anything is unclear please ask me about it. Chances are that if you have a question several other students do
as well. I look forward to a successful year and hope to see parents and students at Back to School Night!
(August 28)

Bienvenidos a Espaol 4AP,

Seora Alex Kunesh

Spanish Teacher
Bret Harte Union High School