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Course Objectives
The student will:
• Apply new vocabulary and syntax into language appropriate to the intermediate-low to Intermediate-high proficiency range in Spanish.
• Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate information about daily life and activities.
• React appropriately in social situations requiring the use of Spanish.
• Explore the dynamics of social, economic, and political issues within the Spanish speaking world and community.
• Listen to, read, and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of texts corresponding to the intermediate level Spanish.
• Acquire greater knowledge and deeper understanding of the Latin American community.
Course Outline (* Subject to change)
A. UNIDAD 1 (Semanas 1-3)
• Pasatiempos- capítulo 3
• La salud y el bienestar- capítulo
Estructura:
1) Ser y estar, gustar y faltar, complemento directo, imperativo
2) Verbos reflexivos, el comparativo y el superlativo, por y para, pronombre relativo
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3) la formacion de subjuntivo pp. 35-38
5 reglas para el uso del subjuntivo (see nicenet document)
Conversación y lenguaje: Modismos y cognados
Cultura y Literatura: Algunos pasatiempos de los hispanos.
• El tango
• Estadísticas médicas
• Un día de éstos- Gabriel García Márquez
Canción y película: TBA
*Assessment # 1 B. UNIDAD 2 (Semanas 4-6)
• Rutinas- capítulo 2
• Los viajes- capítulo 1
Estructura:
• El imperfecto y el pretérito
• El pretérito de los verbos de cambio radicales e irregulares
Subjuntivo con expresiones de duda, verbos especiales y expresiones de emoción
Conversación y lenguaje: Modismos y cognados
Cultura y Literatura:
La vida diaria de los jóvenes hispanos
Sueños-Nicanor Parra
Canción y película: TBA
El Merengue/ El Reggaetón
*Assessment # 2
C. UNIDAD 3 (Semanas 7-9)
• Los valores- capítulo 6
Estructura:
• Artículos definidos e indefinidos
• Los pronombres con la preposición
Conversación y lenguaje: Modismos y cognados
Cultura y Literatura:
• Los jóvenes
• La influencia de la familia
• Zalacaín el Aventurero- Pío Baroja
Canción y película: TBA
La Bachata
*Assessment # 3
D. UNIDAD 4 (Semanas 10-12)
• Pasajes- capítulo 4
Estructura:
• El futuro y el condicional de los verbos regulares e irregulares
El subjuntivo con cláusulas adverbiales, conjuncioines de tiempo, aunque y quizAs, tal vez y ojalá pp.183-6
• Complementos directos e indirectos en la misma oración
Conversación y lenguaje: Modismos y cognados
El matrimonio y el bautizo
Cultura y Literatura:
• El matrimonio y el bautismo
• La boda de Cháboli
Canción y película: TBA
La Salsa y la Cumbia
*Assessment # 4
E. UNIDAD 5 (Semanas 13-15)
• Raíces- capítulo 8
Estructura:
• Adverbios con –mente
• La voz pasiva con se
• El presente y el pasado del progresivo
Conversación y lenguaje: Modismos y cognados
Cultura y Literatura:
• La herencia etnocultural de los hispanos
• La Bomba
• Búcate plata- Nicolás Guillén
Canción y película: TBA
El Valleanato y otros bailes
*Assessment # 5
F. UNIDAD 6 (Semanas 16-18)
• Sucesos y acontecimientos- capítulo 5
Estructura:
• El presente
• Pluscuamperfecto
• El condicional / futuro perfecto
• El sufijo – ísmo (a)
Conversación y lenguaje: Modismos y cognados
Cultura y Literatura:
• Los españoles en la América de Norte
• Abenámar
• En durango comenzó
Canción y película: TBA
El flamenco y otros bailes de España
*Examen Final
Required Materials:
• Text & workbook
• Spiral notebook
• Pens, pencils, white-out,
• Spanish-English dictionary (may be purchased at any dollar/bargain store)
Grading Procedure: Numerical grades are awarded in compliance with DeKalb County policy as shown:
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 71-79 D = 70 F = 69 and below
Grading Scale*
Area Percentage Area Percentage
Class work/ Daily Work 10% Quizzes 10%
Tests 20% Projects 10%Performance/Participation 20% Reading/Writing/Nicenet 10%
Homework 10% Final Exam 10%
Assignments/Projects:
Class Participation: The class participation grade is derived from the students' class
work, notebook evaluation, input in classroom and nicenet discussions, and small group projects. Absences and tardies will affect the participation grade. An attendance grade is given every week. Students earn 20 points daily for attendance to class on time. 15 points are taken for each tardy. There is a NSA (nunca sido ausente- never been absent) incentive that will be given at the end of the semester.
Projects: Student will be asked to use the internet to do research; it will be their responsibility to find access at school or public libraries. They can obtain a media center pass from me to be used outside of class time. There is a penalty for late assignments. Chapter/ unit projects may include paragraph length discourse, web quests, oral presentation, etc
Speaking Participation: Students are expected to use Spanish exclusively in class discussions and debates, extemporaneous speaking, brief presentation using technology and paired and small-group activities, etc. The speaking participation is based on the scale below:
5 Demonstrates excellence Quality Spanish, no English, speaks with ease
4 Demonstrates command Good Spanish, no English, speaks with some ease
3 Demonstrates some level of competence OK Spanish, no English, speaks halting but tries
2 Suggests lack of competence Mostly Spanish, a few English words
1 Demonstrates lack of competence Tries to speak Spanish but has too much English interference
0 Demonstrates lack of competence nonsense Spanish or no Spanish
Homework will be given on a daily basis and you may use the following sites for reinforcement http://www.schoolnotes.com/30058/spanish.htmland http://nicenet.org
Aural Comprehension Evaluations: Students will be evaluated on how well they understand spoken language. These evaluations will take a variety of forms. See the listening section of the website.
Oral Evaluations: Students will be asked to complete dialogues in Spanish.
Make-ups: It is your responsibility to make up an assignment that you have missed due to an absence. If the student was only absent for one class session, any missed quizzes or tests will be administered immediately upon the student's return, as to expedite the return of the other students' tests and quizzes, since immediate feedback is more beneficial. (*Unless the test is speaking or listening – then it must be made up during a morning or afternoon tutorial sessions since I am involved in administering that type of assessment!) If the student missed two or more consecutive excused days, the student will be given up to one week to complete the assignments. In either case, if the student has not taken the initiative to make up the work in the allotted time frame, he or she will receive a zero. Please be sure to have the telephone number of at least two reliable classmates to find out what you missed while you were gone. Also, copy the day's log upon your return.
Expectations:
A. Be a prepared learner and attend class daily and on time.
1. Bring textbook, notebook, paper and pen daily.
2. Have homework completed.
3. Be in your seat by the time the bell begins to ring. (For dismissal, wait for my signal).
4. Copy and complete the daily objectives/sponge activity.
5. Use all available resources (schoolnotes and nicenet)
B. Be a courteous listener.
1. No loud, unnecessary talking, noise making.
2. Raise your hand for permission to speak or to leave your seat.
3. Absolutely no use of electronic devices. Keep electronic devices off.
C. Be a positive class participant.
1. Follow all directions the first time that they are given.
2. Maintain a clean, safe environment (clean up after yourself, no gum chewing or eating).
D. Dress appropriately (see student handbook)
1. Gentlemen: "Tuck and pull is mandatory"
2. Ladies: Dress for success.
Consequences:
• Verbal warning.
• Conference with teacher.
• Detention and parents called.
• Detention and parent conference.
• Referral.
SPANISH III CLASSROOM POLICIES and PLAGIARISM Agreement:
I understand that:
• the use of translation programs for more than a word or idiomatic expression is not considered to be my own work and is considered plagiarism.
• information gathered from research must be reported in my own words in Spanish and that using material from Spanish publications in any form without citing the source is plagiarism.
• the consequence of plagiarism in reports for Spanish class is the same as for English class: a failing grade on the project and disciplinary action.
I, the student, have read and understand the classroom policies described in the course syllabus. I agree to abide by them to contribute to an orderly and pleasant learning environment and experience.
Student's signature: ___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian
I have read and understand the course expectations and will encourage my child to abide by them. I am aware that they are in place so that my child may benefit from a successful classroom experience. Please provide a daytime telephone number and E-mail address ________________________________________________________________________
Do you have access to the Internet at home or other places? Yes __ No __
I understand my child is required to make oral presentations in Spanish for assessment purposes only. Do you grant permission to videotape your child in class? Yes __ No __
Parent's signature: _______________________________________________
Comments or concerns: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________