Spanish 3
Fall, 2012
St. John Bosco High School
Location: Room 224
1. Mrs. Christina Malm
Classroom: 224
Phone: 562-697-2376
E-mail: cmalm@bosco.org
St. John Bosco High School Mission Statement:
Our mission is to:
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Provide a safe environment for learning and celebrating Christian life;
Embrace diversity as an advantage for our school community;
Encourage the highest standards of excellence in academic, athletic and
community efforts;
Develop young men, parents, faculty and staff with the spirit to contribute to
our school, our communities, and our country;
Maintain our commitment to the legacy of St. John Bosco through our faith,
fellowship and funding;
Apply a positive moral work ethic to our environment;
Give assistance to all in need of our passion for living and learning in the ways
of St. John Bosco.
Course Catalog Description:
Spanish III further develops aural-oral facility through more varied listening and speaking
activities. Grammatical concepts are reviewed and analyzed, while vocabulary development and
proficiency skills are fostered in conversational settings. In addition, there is appreciation of
Hispanic culture. (Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Spanish II and Department Chair
approval.)
Course Description and Student Learning Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to help students develop the competencies delineated in the
Standards for Foreign Language Learning.
Communicate in Languages Other Than English
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Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information,
express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions
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Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language
on a variety of topics
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Standard 1.3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience
of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
CULTURES
Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
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Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship
between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied
Standard 2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship
between the products and perspectives of the culture studied
CONNECTIONS
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
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Standard 3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other
disciplines through the foreign language
Standard 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive
viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures
COMPARISONS
Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
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Standard 4.1: Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language
through comparisons of the language studied and their own
Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture
through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
COMMUNITIES
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World
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Standard 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school
setting
Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using
the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
Class Guidelines and Expectations
Pre-requisite:
B or better in Spanish II
Methods of Instruction:
Several forms of instruction will be used during the course of the semester. All
phases will require student participation and interaction.
Materials: Text: Realidades 3
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Students are expected to bring their text, workbook, and homework notebook to
class each day.
Homework: No late homework is accepted, although, one excused homework
per semester is allowed. Homework assignments are posted daily on my web
site. Your name, date, and page number must be written in ink in the upper right
hand corner of the page
Make-up work
Students have two class days to make up homework assignments. Check my web
site for assignments. Missed tests must be made up upon the students return to
class. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange the time to make up the
test.
Grading
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
Percentages are based on the number of points earned on assignments, tests,
projects, dialogs etc. The points are then given a letter grade. Semester grades are
cumulative; the quarter grades are not averaged. Students should check their
grades on line. Parents will receive an email if their son’s grade drops below 75%.
Electronic Devices: Cell phones, computers, ipads etc. are not to be used in
class, unless I give you permission. Any electronic device is subject to
confiscation if used without my permission.
Academic Integrity
Students will receive a 0 for cheating, plagiarism, or falsification. In addition
parents and counselor will be notified.
Classroom Procedures:
Students are to enter the classroom with their shirts tucked and must be seated in
their assigned seat when the bell rings.
Students are to use the restroom between classes. Walking around the classroom
is not allowed. Please ask permission if you need to leave your seat.
Remember, treat others the way you want to be treated, respect and
kindness promotes an atmosphere conducive to learning. Respect your teacher,
peers, classroom equipment and yourself.
Extra Help: I am available before or after school for tutoring.
Classroom Expectations
Respect yourself
Respect others
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Respect school property
Participate in all activities
Be productive
Take the initiative to be an active learner.
Ask for help – NEVER QUIT
Speak as much SPANISH as possible
Outline of Study
Date*
8-17 - 8-24
Themes/Topics
Chapter 1a Vocabulary: hiking
objects, activities, and peril; weather
Preterite tense i to y
Irregular preterite verbs
8-27 - 9-2
Preterite: e to i verbs, o to u
verbs,
Vocabulary and grammar in
context
Chapter 1b vocabulary: getting
Class
Assignments/Homework/Projects
Activities 1-19 (listening, writing,
communicative, group)
Clip art vocabulary
Test of vocabulary recognition
Practice workbook 1-1 1-4 1-5 1-6
Activities 19 – 38 (listening, writing,
communicative, group)
Vocabulary and grammar test
Practice workbook 1-8 1-9 1-10
ready for an athletic or academic
competition; awards and ceremonies
Imperfect tense
9-5 - 9-12
Uses of the imperfect tense
Culture reading (el Camino de
Santiago)
Presentation preparation (Visit to
a national Park in Argentina Mexico or
Chile)
Activities 39 – 44 (listening, writing,
communicative, group)
Practice workbook 1-11 1-12
Written presentation
Test on uses of the imperfect
9-13 - 9-20
Reading : A Mexican Legend
National park presentations
Mexican legend comprehension
Presentations presented to the class
9-21 - 10-1
Chapter 2a vocabulary: Describing
Activities 1-18 (listening, writing,
art and sculpture; tools for painting;
describing what influences art
Preterite versus imperfect
10-2 - 10-9
Estar + participle
Chapter 2b vocabulary : Musical
instruments; describing dance; describing
drama
10-10 - 1022
Ser and estar
Introduce and work on chapter
Presentation
Verbs with distinct meanings in
the preterite and imperfect
communicative, group)
Test of vocabulary recognition
Practice workbook 2-3 2-4 2-5
Preterite/imperfect test
Activities 19 -35 (listening, writing,
communicative, group)
Practice workbook 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10
Vocabulary and grammar tests
Group preparation for chapter
presentation
Activities 36 – 39 (listening, writing,
communicative, group)
Practice workbook 2-11 2-12
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Cultural readings : Art in the
Writing and listening assessment
Hispanic world
Cultural reading on the painter
Goya
10-23 - 10-31
11-1 - 11-8
Class presentations on a
Hispanic painter
Chapter 3a vocabulary: nutrition;
Power point presentations
illnesses and pains; medicine; habits for
good health
communicative, group)
Vocabulary
Affirmative tu commands
Negative tu commands
11-9 - 11-19 Chapter 3bVocabulary: exercises;
getting and staying in shape; health advice
11-20 - 1129
11-30 - 12-7
Practice workbook 3-3 3-4
Activities 9 - 14 (listening, writing,
communicative, group)
Practice workbook 3-5 3-6
Vocabulary test
Command posters as a form of
assessment
Test on affirmative and negative
commands
Activities 15 – 32 (listening, writing,
communicative, group)
Affirmative and negative
Commands with Ud. And Uds.
Subjunctive with regular verbs
Subjunctive with regular verbs
Subjunctive with irregular verbs
Practice workbook 3-7,3-8, 3-9, 3-10
Test on Ud. commands
Subjunctive verbs with stem
change
Cultural readings (ancient team sport
Activities 38 -40
Test on irregular subjunctive
Comprehension and communicative
activities
played in Mexico and South America)
12-10 - 1217
Activities 3 -5 (listening,writing,
Persuasive writing using
commands and subjunctive
Chapter presentations
Semester review
Activities 34 -37 (Listening, writing,
communicative, group)
Practice workbook 3-11, 3-12
Test on regular subjunctive
Video on how to maintain a healthy life
style ( exercise or nutrition)
12-18 - 12Final exams
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*Dates represent 3 class meetings
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