ESPAÑOL 1
¡Bienvenidos a Español 1! Welcome to Spanish 1. This course will begin your knowledge of the Spanish language,
focusing on vocabulary and the present verb tense. The course will be taught primarily in Spanish. You will be provided a
textbook (GLENCOE SPANISH 1 BUEN VIAJE), which will remain in the classroom. A workbook (GLENCOE SPANISH 1
BUEN VIAJE) packet will be given at the beginning of each chapter. You will be responsible for completing workbook pages
for homework throughout the chapter.
During the first semester we will cover chapters 1-5 and in the second semester we will cover chapters 6-11. There will be
chapter projects, pop quizzes and tests for each chapter completed. I encourage you to speak as much Spanish inside and
outside of the classroom. This is a great opportunity for you to take advantage of speaking the language. Plus, it could
always help your participation points!!
Technology in the classroom will be use throughout the year. I continually update my website at
www.burgettstown.k12.pa.us, with weekly homework assignments, projects completed in class, and news happening in our
school and classroom. I will also post all vocabulary lists (blank and answers) for you to use as a study aid. Please check
out my website for information you may have missed in class. I also update grades weekly and they can be viewed through
MMS Gradebook, please monitor your grade through this website.
MATERIALS:
*FOLDER
*NOTEBOOK OR BINDER (WITH PLENTY OF PAPER)
*PENCIL
GRADE CATEGORIES:
1. CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES10%
*all work is completed in class
*work is due the same day that it is given
*do now worksheet will be graded weekly
2. HOMEWORK30%
*homework assignments will be checked on a random basis, so be prepared
*assignments will be written on the board
*late homework will not be accepted nor will partial credit be given
3. TESTS40%
*includes chapter projects, pop quizzes, announced quizzes and chapter tests
4. PARTICIPATION20%
*you will be given 5 POINTS PER DAY
*points are based on coming prepared for class (bring homework, books and pencils), volunteering in class,
following the class rules, speaking Spanish and having a good attitude
**If you miss my class you are responsible for getting the assignments and turning them into me in a timely
manner. There is a missing assignments tray located behind my desk underneath the window. You will find the
agenda/assignments given on the day of your absence.