Spanish III, Semester 1 Syllabus

SPANISH III First Semester Syllabus

Course Description: In order to provide students with an understanding of foreign cultures and an ability to communicate in a foreign language, we have adopted an oral proficiency approach to language learning in accordance with state requirements, which stresses development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as an awareness of and sensitivity for the culture of the target language.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Communications The student communicates in a language other than English using the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Cultures The student gains knowledge and understanding of other cultures. Connections The student uses the language to make connections with other subject areas and to acquire information. Comparisons The student develops insight into the nature of language and culture by comparing the student’s own language and culture to another. Communities The student participates in communities at home and around the world by using languages other than English.

Beginning Performances All students in a world language program of three levels will be expected to: Listening- understand some sentence-length utterances, including combinations of learned material, particularly where context strongly supports understanding Speaking- handle a limited number of spoken communicative functions and situations Reading- comprehend main ideas and/or some facts from the simplest connected texts Writing- write simple fixed expressions and limited memorized material and some combinations of memorized material Culture- demonstrate an understanding of cultural differences (practices and products) to a limited degree

Functional/Grammatical Objectives The objectives for each chapter are stated on the first page of the chapter and are also found in the online edition of the textbook at Holt, Rinehart, and Winston’s website, www.go.hrw.com. Spanish III, Semester 1 Syllabus

Strategies/Activities Numerous methodologies to enhance the acquisition/learning process are used in the classroom. Below are strategies and approaches that will occur most often. - Cooperative learning - Student folder/portfolio - Role playing - Essay/journal writing - Note taking - Total Physical Response - Technology application - Demonstration - Peer teaching and learning - Viewing film/video

Online Resources The !Exprésate! Series provides to the students the opportunity to practice additionally with chapter activities, self-tests, and lab book activities for levels 1-3. These activities are found on the following website, which is also found in each textbook: www.go.hrw.com (www.go.hrw.com/gopageswl-sp.html)

Additional grammar explanations and/or practice can be found on the following sites: www.studyspanish.com www.drlemon.net/Grammar101.html www.colby.edu/~bknelson/exercises/index.html www.spaleon.com www.businessspanish.com www.spanishome.com my.execpc.com/~ehannan/tutorials.html www2.chappaqua.k12.ny.us/hgfaculty/jasarris/index.htm

The following are dictionaries online: www.tomisimo.org www.wordreference.com

Grading Policy Homework Homework is defined as “assignments expected to be completed outside of the regular classroom setting.” A homework assignment is eligible for a grade if it is turned in on time (when it’s asked for) and is complete. Homework may be submitted late for full credit in the instance of an excused absence only.

Make-up Work Make-up work, as defined by the Department of World Languages at the Y.A.E. Townview Center is any work that would have been accomplished in class had the student been present. This work is defined as any or a combination of the following:  oral exercises  aural exercises  exams, quizzes  reports, projects Make-up work will be completed during the instructor-defined office hours (tutorial session). The same 100% grading possibility will be afforded.

Retesting Dallas ISD policy currently does not provide that students enrolled in grades 9-12 be given the opportunity to take a test or a quiz a second time in instances where a student has failed the first time the assessment has been given. IF the instructor allows the opportunity, the student must attend a tutoring session prior to re-testing. The second test or quiz must be completed by the end of the 5th week of the grading period. Spanish III, Semester 1 Syllabus

Grade Weight 50% 50% -Class work -Quizzes -Homework -Unit/Chapter Tests -Other -Special Projects -Folders/Notebooks/Portfolios

Attendance A student may receive an NG (No Grade) with 5 absences, excused or unexcused. If a student is more than 20 minutes late, s/he is considered absent

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