Chandler Gilbert Community College
2626 East Pecos Road,
Chandler, Arizona 85225-2499
Phone: 480.732.7000
Basha High School
5990 S. Val Vista Dr.
Chandler, Arizona 85249
Phone: 480.224.2100
Course: SPA 101
Title: Elementary Spanish I
Semester: Fall 2014
Section: ____________ (0 hour)
Location: Basha High School
Instructor Name and Degrees: Colleen Mendoza, B.A., M.Ed
Contact Information: e-mail—mendoza.colleen@cusd80.com
phone--(480) 224-2222
Office Hours: After school on Tuesdays or by appointment
Textbooks and editions: ¡Avancemos! 3 McDougal Littell
ISBN #: 9780618782208
Course Description: Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the
Spanish language. Includes the study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Practice
of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.
Course Competencies:
1. Demonstrate comprehension of written and oral passages that include
biographical information, basic questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief
dialogues, survival vocabulary, and current events.
2. Compose written passages that include biographical information, basic
questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief dialogues, survival
vocabulary, and current events.
3. Ask and answer oral questions to satisfy basic needs, express biographical
information, provide short descriptions, and participate in very simple
conversations.
4. Identify cultural aspects of the target language.
Attendance: There is a ten-absence limit. Make-up work is only available to
students with excused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to find out the
work that was missed during the excused absence. Homework due the day you
were gone is due the day you return, unless absent three or more days. Since
tests and quizzes are announced well in advance, plan on taking them with the
class unless you were gone several days.
Students needing extra clarification on assignments may meet with the teacher and
make appropriate adjustments according to the needs of the student and at the
discretion of the teacher.
Grading:
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = <60%
Grading is done on a point system. Students can expect to be graded on class
performance and oral participation, homework, quizzes, tests, projects, and inclass activities. Your semester grade is made up of the following:
Quarter 1-40%
Quarter 2-40%
Final Exam-20%
Your semester final will consist of an oral exam, a written exam, and a multiplechoice exam.
Calendar Spanish 101 2013 1st Quarter:
Week
Date
Unit
0
July 21-25
Review/Register
1
July 28-August 1 Avancemos
Preliminar
2
August 4-8
Avancemos
Preliminar
Material Covered
Vocabulary: Personality Traits
Review Grammar: Gustar, Present
tense of regular verbs, Present tense
irregulars, Present tense of yo verbs,
Verbs—decir, tener, venir, saber, conocer,
ser, estar, Adjective noun agreement
Personal descriptions / Characteristics /
Numbers / Colors / Days of the Week /
Months of the Year / Classroom Coping
Phrases
Culture: Estados Unidos
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
Vocabulary: Personality Traits
Review Grammar: Gustar, Present
tense of regular verbs, Present tense
irregulars, Present tense of yo verbs,
Verbs—decir, tener, venir, saber, conocer,
ser, estar, Adjective noun agreement
Personal descriptions / Characteristics /
Numbers / Colors / Days of the Week /
Months of the Year / Classroom Coping
Phrases
Culture: Estados Unidos
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
3
August 11-15
Avancemos 1.1
4
5
August 18-22
August 25-29
Avancemos 1.1
Avancemos 1.1
6
September 1-5
Avancemos 1.2
Vocabulary: Camping, Activities,
Nature,
New Grammar:
Review Grammar: Preterite and
Preterite Irregular
Culture: Mexico
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
Vocabulary: Camping, Activities,
Nature,
New Grammar:
Review Grammar: Preterite and
Preterite Irregular
Culture: Mexico
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
Vocabulary: Family relationships, Places
and Climates, Trips and Transportation,
Activities, Skills, abilities
New Grammar: Imperfect Tense,
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Review Grammar: Saber vs. Conocer
Culture: Mexico / Resorts / Family
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
7
September 8-12
Vocabulary: Accomplishments by
Famous People
New Grammar:
Review Grammar: Preterite, speaking
in the 1st person singular as the voice of
Famous Individuals
Culture:
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
8
September 1519
Avancemos 2.1
Vocabulary: Volunteerism, Community
organizing, Persuading Others
New Grammar: Affirmative and
Negative Commands (Tú, Usted,
Nosotros, Ustedes)
Review Grammar: Irregular Preterite,
Immediate Future (ir + a + infinitive),
Family Relationships, Camping Trip,
Beach Activities
Culture: Hispanic Cultures in the United
States
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
9
September 2226
Avancemos 2.1
Vocabulary: Volunteerism, Community
organizing, Persuading Others
New Grammar: Affirmative and
Negative Commands (Tú, Usted,
Nosotros, Ustedes)
Review Grammar: Irregular Preterite,
Immediate Future (ir + a + infinitive),
Family Relationships, Camping Trip,
Beach Activities
Culture: Hispanic Cultures in the United
States
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
Calendar Spanish 101 2013 2nd Quarter:
Week
10
Date
October 15-17
11
October 20-24
12
October 27October 31
November 3-7
Avancemos
3.1
Avancemos
3.1
November 1014
November 1721
Avancemos
3.2
Avancemos
3.2
November 2426
Avancemos
4.1
13
14
15
16
Unit
Avancemos
2.2
Avancemos
2.2
Material Covered
Vocabulary: Media, Expressing Opinions,
Community
New Grammar: Commands + Pronouns,
Impersonal Expressions + infinitives
Review Grammar: Preterite vs.
Imperfect, Beach Activities, Volunteer
Activities
Culture: Hispanic Cultures in the United
States
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
Vocabulary: Environmental Concerns,
Impact of Technology, Making Predictions
New Grammar: Future Tense, Por vs.
Para
Review Grammar: Formal commands,
Immediate future, Media, Impersonal
Expressions, Future Tense
Culture: Central America
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
Vocabulary: Social Awareness;
Presenting and supporting opinions
New Grammar: Present subjunctive of
regular verbs; More subjunctive verb forms
Review Grammar: Ustedes commands;
Impersonal expressions; Future tense
Culture: Centroamérica
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
Vocabulary: Describing Others;
Professions
17
December 1-5
18
19
December 8-12
December 1517
Avancemos
4.1
New Grammar: Subjunctive with verbs of
influence
Review Grammar: Future tense, Ser v.
Estar
Culture: El Caribe
Assessments: Each week assessments
will be conducted formally and informally
through a variety of methods (quizzes,
tests, oral presentations, journal entries,
group projects, partner assignments,
individual projects, song / literature
analyses, classroom participation, etc.)
Review for Final Exams
Final Exams
General Disclaimers: Course content may vary from this outline to meet the
needs of this particular group. The student is responsible for the information in
the syllabus. The student is responsible for Chandler Gilbert Community College
College policies in the college catalog and the student hand book.
Civility Statement: College policy prohibits any conduct which is harmful,
obstructive, disruptive to, or interferes with the educational process. Therefore,
the faculty of CGCC insist that the language of any communication between
students and instructors or among students meeting electronically or in person
at any CGCC site shall maintain the level of formality appropriate to any college
teaching/learning situation. Excessively informal, rude, or insulting language will
not be tolerated. Students who engage in such behavior will be withdrawn from
the course.
Disability Statement: CGCC will make reasonable accommodations for persons
with documented disabilities. Notify Disability Services and Resources and your
instructor of any special needs. Contact Disability Services and Resources at
(480) 857-5188.