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SPANISH The Natural Way www.seattlecentral.edu/faculty/jlisov

Instructor: Jessica Lisovsky Home Phone: 206-463-1941

Level: Four Email: [email protected]

Classroom: BE 4106 Time:

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TEXT: Terrell, Andrade, Egasse, Muñoz (1998). DOS MUNDOS, Mc Graw-Hill (4th ed.) ISBN # 0070644349.

OBJECTIVES: Students will acquire vocabulary through action, games, interviews and reading. Grammar structures (Irregular verbs, Reflexives, Object Pronouns, etc.) are introduced and practiced and homework will be assigned. Chapters 4 and 5 of Dos Mundos will be covered in this class.

TIPS FOR GLEANING READING PLEASURE FROM DOS MUNDOS:  Look at all visuals before actually reading text.  Read captions under pictures; find main topics to be discussed in the chapter, ie, chapter sections.  Read titles, short passages--work up to longer readings.  Scan Lectura, Nota Cultural for main ideas, read a second time using footnotes and cognates to glean meaning. Use dictionary as a last resort.  To prepare an activity for homework, read the questions for comprehension and write the answers or at least be prepared to answer in class.  Refer to Grammar section (blue pages) as indicated under each section heading. Do a few exercises from each grammar point. Check your answers in the back (Appendix 4).

Teacher recommended online tools for foreign-language students: www.learnspanish.com (for remediation and extra practice) www.wordreference.com (excellent online dictionary) www.verbix.com: Verbix is an independent non-profit organization that aims to promote and protect linguistic diversity [UNESCO Observatory: Multilingualism]. This site contains verb conjugations for hundreds of languages, ranging from national and international languages to regional and even extinct languages.

Course Schedule (over) Plan de Estudio (sigue)

Plan de Estudio

SESSION/Sesión DATE/Fecha HOMEWORK/Tarea

1  ¡No hay!

 If necessary, email “la profe” so you are on the e-roster. Be sure to put Nivel 4 in the subject line!  Create your 'ROTULO'!  Read through syllabus 2  Note that assignments to be handed in are called UN PASO MAS...(UPM)..A ESCRIBIR!  Review Chapter 3 incl. Gramática y Ejercicios (blue pages: 103-131)  Read first section of Capítulo 4: LA VIDA DIARIA Y LOS DIAS FERIADOS (pp.132-137).  Prepare Actividad 5 p. 136.  Refer to grammar section as indicated under chapter sub-headings.  Read Lectura p. 136. Do Comprensión.  Do Crucigrama: Los lugares (see packet)

 Read next section of Capítulo 4 (pp. 137-141)  Do UPM...A ESCRIBIR! p. 137 (Use a large index card as a postcard. Draw a scene from your 'destination' and write your message on the lined 3 side. Pls DOUBLE-SPACE for corrections! Keep to the template as a minimum. Then experiment with your own original thoughts but beware of the dictionary! Literal translations don't usually work too well. Keep it simple!)  Prepare Act. 8 p. 138.  Do Crucigrama: Los dias feriados... (see packet)

 Read next 2 sections of Capítulo 4. (pp.142-152)  Prepare Act. 12 & 16. 4  Read Lectura p. 147 aloud to yourself: "Versos sencillos" de José Martí.  Do Comprensión p. 148

 Re-read Martí's poem p. 147  Read the Introduction to The America of José Martí by Federico de Onís – see packet 5  Do UPM...A ESCRIBIR! p. 148 (Use the template and vocabulary you know. Again, keep it simple! Use already acquired vocabulary instead of dictionary. Illustrate your poem!)  Do Crucigrama: La rutina diaria (see packet)

 Do GRAMATICA Y EJERCICIOS pp. 153-162. (If you have the book, check your answers in the back in Appendix 4.) 6  Read first section of Capítulo 5: LAS CLASES Y LAS CARRERAS (pp. 161-168).  Prepare Act. 4 p. 167. (Short 2-3 word answers are sufficient. Focus on comprehension!)  Refer to grammar as indicated.  Do Crucigrama: Las actividades de la clase.

 Read next 2 sections of chapter. (pp. 168-175)  Prepare Act. 11 p. 173, esp. "El trabajo". 7  Read Lectura p. 178-179. Do Comprensión.  Do websearch: Explorando el internet: Avisos clasificados (see packet)  Fill out "Solicitud de Empleo" (see packet)  Read last section of Capítulo 5: LAS ACTIVIDADES FUTURAS (pp. 176-182).  Read Nota Cultural p. 169-170.  Prepare Act. 7 p.169. 8  Do UPM...¡A ESCRIBIR! p. 179. (Keep this simple -- as if a classmate had to read it. Describe your friend physically as well as personality traits. Use p. 179 to begin your composition. Remember to DOUBLE-SPACE! Draw a scene of you and your friend or include a photo of your friend.  Refer to grammar as indicated.

 Do exercises in blue pages: GRAMATICA Y EJERCICIOS pp. 183-192. (If you have the book, 9 check your answers in the back in Appendix 4.)  Do Lotería Cultural for chapters 3-5. (see packet)  Do Crucigrama: Las profesiones (see packet)

Ideas for independent study:

1. Keep going in the book, READ, do grammar exercises.

2. Use Destinos and other interactive materials available on the web. (To watch the Destinos series on line, go to: http://www.learner.org/resources/series75.html ).

3. Set up on-going chat sessions or peer teaching group with other students.  Continental Language Groups – Continental Restaurant, 4549 University Way NE, Seattle Spanish: Every Thursday 5:00 – 10:00 PM

 [email protected] Contact: Rudy Perez at [email protected] or 206.324.6680 meets twice a month at Uptown Espresso in Belltown, 2504 4th Ave. (4th 7 Wall)

4. Tutor an ESL student here at SCCC. (see website link Resources. Go to: “Ways to Use Spanish in the Community” for info)

5. TRAVEL TO A SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRY!

¡BUENA SUERTE Y QUE LO PASEN BIEN!!!