Español 4 2013-2014
Señora Salinas
Phone: 994-5116
Email: salinasc@westottawa.net
Teacher websites: https://www.edmodo.com/ (I will give you a code in class to access my site)
http://senorasalinas.weebly.com/ (I have notes and online practices here for each chapter)
Text Reminders: Text the message:
@lasalinas
to the number (541) 233-0282 . I will text
reminders about quizzes and tests if you wish to sign up for them.
Availability: Seminar & before/after school by appointment
Textbook: Realidades 2
(class set only)
Spanish 4A: chapters 7b-8b Spanish 4B: chapters 9a-9b + 8.1-8.2 in Realidades 3 green textbook
Textbook Website: phschool.com
Other useful sites: studyspanish.com conjuguemos.com wordreference.com
Course description
In Spanish 4 students will further develop their language skills by refining and expanding on what they have
learned in previous levels. An extra focus will be put on conversation and improvement of fluency, i.e. use
of linking words, and detail to express their ideas. Students will also further develop reading and writing
skills in Spanish.
Major Outcomes 4A:
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Discuss camping/outdoor cooking/food
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Tell people what to do and what not to do, grammar: Ud. Uds.
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Indicate duration & other expressions, grammar: “por”
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Talk about safe travel and planning for a trip to a foreign country: present subjunctive tense
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Conditional tense: what you would do in certain circumstances
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Talk about staying in a hotel/travel within a city
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Make recommendations for sightseeing and how to be a good tourist
Major Outcomes 4B:
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Discuss professions/plans for the future, grammar: future tense
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Make predictions about future events
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Present Subjunctive: Expressing doubts
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Discuss environmental issues and possible solutions
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Understand cultural perspectives on ecological problems and solutions
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Discuss a variety of current social themes/problems
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Understand how culture/history have impacted current social issues
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Discuss history of Spain & history of the Spanish language
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History of Latin America
Grading Structure
70% Assessments
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Verbal & Written Tests – Vocab. test each chapter (a and b); unit tests
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Major Projects
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Major writing assignments
Retakes on 70% Assessments will not be allowed.
20% Quizzes
In Spanish 4 students will be expected to use Spanish to communicate during class. Use Spanish
to do all class business. The class will work as a team to achieve a feeling of “immersion” in
the Spanish language. We will have grammar quizzes, verb quizzes, vocabulary quizzes and
speaking quizzes as well. If you participate fully each day, these speaking quizzes should not
pose a threat. You will get out what you put into the class! 
10% Homework/ Class work/Speaking in class
Includes homework assignments, memorizing vocabulary lists, journal writings, in-class activities
and classroom speaking. You will be expected to use NEW (and old) vocabulary and structures as
a part of your quality participation in class. Expect homework at least 4 nights a week.
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All homework is due the next class period before class begins.
Students who turn in homework on time will receive credit/ working on homework after I
collect it results in a zero.
We will review some past concepts in class, but reviewing on your own on a regular basis
will make a BIG difference in remembering material and will help you for future tests or
assessments. A good place to go is studyspanish.com or phschool.com.
Grading Scale
A 93-100
A- 90-92
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
BC+
C
C-
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
D+
D
DF
67-69
63-66
60-62
59 and below
A Note about Translators
The use of computer/electronic translators is not permitted. Although native speakers are a great
resource for conversational practice, having native speakers do your work for you is not permitted
either! The purpose of assessments, is to assess what you know, not what a translator or a native
speaker knows! Misuse of online translators will result in a zero for the assignment.
Absence Policy
It is your responsibility to obtain all material discussed and presented in class at the time of your
absence.
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Upon your return, obtain worksheets from the Español 4 file on the back table before class
begins. Copy notes from a classmate if needed. Homework is due the day after you
receive the assignment. If homework is late, no credit will be given. If you miss a scheduled
test day, plan to take the test upon your return.
Seminar
Seminar is a wonderful opportunity to catch up when you have been absent or need additional
help. Remember that seminar is your responsibility to use wisely…I will not “hunt you down” in
order for you to make up a test, etc. Please keep all graded work for your records!
We are going to have a great year and I am looking forward to practicing Spanish with you!