Spanish I
Señora Garcés
HCCHS RM 264
Course Description: This is a proficiency based class that seeks to prepare students for meaningful
communication in a foreign language.
Objective: To develop in students the ability to use language for real world purposes in culturally appropriate
ways. To expand their understanding of different cultures and the perspectives that influence them.
Topics of Study:
1. Activities we like/dislike
3. School schedules and subjects
5. Foods and beverages
7. Locations in the community
9. Celebrations and family
2. Personality traits
4. The classroom and locations
6. Health
8. Activities outside of school
10.Restaurants
Textbook: Realidades Level 1 by Peggy Palo Boyles et al, Upper Saddle River; Prentice Hall., 2004
Materials:
3 ring binder with paper and dividers
Index cards
Writing utensils
Grades: Grades will be determined by tests, quizzes, projects, oral performance, and participation.
N1: 40% N2: 40% FINAL: 20%
N1/N2 Breakdowns:
Participación
(Class work, Daily participation)
Evaluación
(Spoken/written exams, projects)
Assessments
(Pruebas (quizzes) formatives)
35%
40%
25%
Grading continued:
1. Any student caught cheating will be given an automatic “0” for the assignment and a parent will be
notified. Online or electronic translators are considered cheating.
2. Homework will be assigned for practice of covered material and not for a grade.
3. Quizzes will be given to determine how well homework has been completed.
4. Students will be given a participation grade based on class performance.
Tutorial:
My planning period is from 11:34-12:25. You can reach me at (706) 675-3656. My email address is
tammy.garces@heard.k12.ga.us
Tutoring is offered everyday from 3:00-4:00.
Please get help when you need it!!!
Spanish is a cumulative and participatory subject. Much like math, if you get lost on one topic your difficulty will
only increase with each new topic covered. Try your best not to miss class. You will get out of Spanish what you
put into it. Jump in and have fun with it and you WILL succeed.
Standards: Following is information on the required standards of performance from the state of Georgia. You may access
additional information at www.georgiastandards.org by clicking on the modern language link and then on modern language
performance standards.
Use of Target Language
The use of the target language as the principal means of communication in the classroom is essential from the very onset of
instruction. Teachers must employ instructional strategies that allow and encourage students to practice using the target
language. Central to this concept is a student-centered classroom with the teacher in the role of facilitator. The goal of
language instruction is to have students use the target language for specific communicative purposes. In this context,
grammar becomes a means to accomplish the defined content standards; grammar does not exist as an end in itself.
Modern Languages Level I: Summary of Skills Developed
The following list is intended to guide instruction and to assist teachers with their planning by providing a one-page reference
to the elements described in the Georgia Performance Standards for Modern Languages, Level I. It is important to remember
that typical Level I students will exhibit varying levels of proficiency.
Skills Developed in Level 1
The Students:
MLLIP1A
MLLIP1B
MLLIP1C
MLLIP1D
MLLIP1E
MLLIP1F
MLLIP1G
MLLIP1H
MLLIP2A
MLLIP2B
MLLIP2C
MLLINT1A
MLLINT1B
MLLINT1C
MLLINT1D
MLLINT2A
MLLINT2B
MLIP1A
MLIP1B
MLIP1C
MLIP2A
MLIP2B
MLICU1A
MLICU1B
MLICU1C
MLICCC1A
MLICCC1B
MLICCC1C
MLICCC1D
MLICCC2A
MLICCC2B
MLICCC3A
MLICCC3B
MLICCC4A
MLICCC4B
MLICCC5A
MLICCC5B
Use basic greetings, farewells, and expressions of courtesy.
Express like/dislike, emotions, and agreement/disagreement.
Make simple request.
Ask for clarification.
Give simple descriptions.
Comprehend basic directions.
Ask questions and provide responses based on suggested topics
Use sequenced information meaningfully.
Initiate, participate in, and close a brief exchange.
Use formal and informal forms of address.
Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency in oral and written exchanges.
Identify the main ideas and some details when reading and listening.
Comprehend simple, culturally authentic reading materials.
Understand simple instructions.
Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency in listening, viewing, reading
Comprehension
Differentiate among statements, questions, and exclamations.
Recognize basic non-verbal cues.
Present information from a variety of sources
Give basic information about self and others using suggested topics.
Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency in oral and written presentation.
Demonstrate Novice-Mid proficiency when presenting rehearsed material.
Demonstrate comprehension of rehearsed material.
Demonstrate knowledge of cultural contributions.
Identify commonly held cultural viewpoints.
Describe cultural customs and traditions.
Demonstrate basic geographical knowledge.
Apply previously learned skills from other subjects.
Identify examples of the target language in other subjects.
Relate content from other subjects as it relates to the target language.
Compare cultural patterns of behavior and interaction.
Demonstrate awareness of students’ own cultures.
Recognize similarities/differences between target language and English.
Recognize basic sound distinctions and their effect on communication.
Give information about current events of target cultures.
Understand the impact of current events of target cultures.
Identify examples of target language and culture in media forms.
Identify community and Internet resources.
Modern Languages Level I: Suggested Topics
The following topics are strongly suggested for the Level I course. These topics should be combined into coherent
thematic units and taught in context. The GPS for Modern Languages encourage language taught in
communicative context and discourage language taught in isolation.
Celebrations
Clothes
Colors
Customs and Etiquette
Family and Friends
Foods, Meals, and Restaurants
Geography
Homes
Numbers
Parts of the Body
School and Classroom Routine
Self
Sports and Leisure Time
Stores and Shopping
Time and Calendar
Weather
Grades- To receive a
A: Speak Spanish at all times in class, complete all assignments correctly, and exhibit excellent
proficiency on assessments of aforementioned standards of performance.
B: Speak Spanish at all times in class, complete all assignments correctly, and exhibit good
proficiency on assessments of aforementioned standards of performance.
C: Speak Spanish only when observed, complete all assignments correctly, and exhibit emerging
proficiency on assessments of aforementioned standards of performance.
Compliance Form
(Please read, sign and return)
Attached you will find a copy of the class syllabus and rules. My discipline plan is as
follows:
1st offense
Warning
2nd offense
Parent contact/time out/Club 15
rd
3 offense
Write up/Office referral and /or parent conference.
Please sign below indicating that you have read and understand the material
presented.
I have read and understand the documents presented and know what is expected of me
in Spanish 1.
_______________________________
Student signature
I have read and understand the documents presented and know what will be expected
of my child in Spanish 1.
_______________________________
Parent signature
Please provide the following contact information.
Daytime Phone# __________________________
Evening Phone#___________________________
Email Address ____________________________