SPANISH 1A- Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Señora Raupp
Office hours: Tues/Thurs 7:15-7:45am 4545
(219) 531-3020
Voicemail Ext: 4260
jraupp@valpo.k12.in.us
Weebly: http://www.spanishsraraupp.weebly.com
VHL Supersite: http://www.vhlcentral.com
Grade and Assignment Information will be available on Skyward
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español! This is an introductory course to learning the Spanish language similar to first
semester Spanish 1 at the high school level. Throughout the class you will be learning how to speak the Spanish
language as well as understand the different cultures present in the Spanish speaking world. There will be a
large emphasis on the use of the target language, Spanish, as well as technology to develop your skills of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Learning a language takes a lot of practice, repetition, studying, and
dedication. ¡Vámonos!
This course has the potential to be a dual credit course. This means that at the end of the first semester of 7th
grade we will make a decision if learning Spanish is something you would like to continue into 8th grade to gain
high school credit. If this decision is made, your 7th grade Spanish grade will be reflected on your high school
transcript as your first semester Spanish 1 grade. As your teacher, I am committed to this process with you. If you
are looking towards continuing Spanish in 8th grade, please keep track of your grade from the beginning of the
year and be sure it is one you would be proud to display on your high school transcript.
MATERIALS:
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Textbook Descubre 1 (and on-line V-text)
Binder with 5 dividers
- Importante, Vocabulario, Gramática, Examenes, Cultura
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Pocket folder
Spiral notebook
- Composition Notebook (used for Para Empezar*)
- Pens & Pencils
- Access to the on-line Descubre Supersite
ASSESSMENTS:
Warm-up Quizzes Para Empezar *
- Each day there are warm-up activities to be completed in a composition notebook that is left in class. At the
start of each week there is a Para Empezar quiz over the warm-up activities from the previous week.
Organization and paying attention while reviewing the Para Empezar are keys to being successful.
Vocabulary/Grammar quizzes
- Given periodically throughout the year to assess comprehension
- Can be retaken (in a different format) for up to an 80% to show that you’ve improved your understanding
Unit Tests
- These tests cover the material learned at the end of each “Lección” assessing listening, reading, writing, and
speaking
- Cannot be retaken
Final exam- 20% of final grade
- Includes material covered over the entire year
- Given at the end of 4th quarter
CLASSWORK VS. HOMEWORK:
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Class time is spent learning and using the language through stories, games, songs, and more! Homework
is used for reinforcement. Homework is assigned every Tuesday and Thursday. It is due the next
day(unless otherwise specified).
Homework is always written on the board in class and posted on Skyward and Weebly.
All assignments, whether written or on-line, are due by the beginning of class on the due date.
Afterwards, they are considered LATE. Late work is worth half-credit as it should still be completed.
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There will be A LOT of on-line assignments this year using the on-line Supersite. If needed, plan to come
in during my office hours or advisory to use a computer in the school if one is not available at home.
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I WILL supply you with a physical textbook however many assignments will be completed online.
GRADING:
Quarter and semester grades are determined by total points earned during the grading period. Your transcript
grade will be calculated by: 1st quarter 40%, 2nd quarter 40%, and Final Exam 20%.
A(+)- 98%- 100%
A- 93%- 97.99%
A(-)- 90%- 92.99%
B(+)- 87%- 89.99%
B83%- 86.99%
B(-)- 80%- 82.99%
C(+)- 77%- 77.99%
C73%- 76.99%
C(-)- 70%- 72.99%
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
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D(+)- 67%- 69.99%
D- 63%- 66.99%
D(-)- 60%- 62.99%
F- 59.99%-
¿Puedo…?- Everyday classroom questions and phrases such as ‘May I use the bathroom?’ or ‘I need help’
MUST be spoken in Spanish. You will be given a “cheat sheet” for your binder to help at the beginning.
¿Tarde?- After 3 tardies to class you will be issued a morning detention. Please be on time and prepared.
¿AUSENTE?- YOU are responsible for obtaining any work you missed when you were absent as well as
organizing a time with Sra. Raupp to retake any assessments you may have missed. Talk to a classmate
and pick up the work in the back of the room. There are no excuses for not staying up to date with class
assignments. The assignments are always posted on Canvas and often available on-line.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Lección 1- Hola, ¿qué tal?
Unpacking the idea of culture including Spanish speakers in the United States and Canada, greeting others and
saying goodbye, Spanish alphabet, Days of the week, Nouns and Articles, Numbers 0-30, asking simple
questions with ser, telling time, celebrating the Hispanic holiday El Día de los Muertos
Lección 2- En la clase
Daily life in Spain, School and Classroom related Vocabulary, Forming sentences with present tense –ar verbs,
Numbers 31-millions, Question Words, Using the verb estar to discuss locations and emotions
Lección 3- La Familia
Family life in Spanish speaking countries such as Ecuador, Identifying people, Professions and occupations,
Descriptive adjectives, Possessive adjectives, Discussing families with present tense –er and –ir verbs, Using the
verbs tener and venir
CLASSSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
H
ave all materials, every day, when you enter class
We have reviewed this document
together and have a better idea of what
to expect in Spanish class this year.
O
wn your words and actions
Parent/Guardian signature
L
isten respectfully and participate when appropriate
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Student signature
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lways try your best and ask for help when needed