Course Title: Spanish 3 Teacher: Maria Bautista Room 215 Contact information: bautista.md@augusta.k12.va.us Planning Block: 4th Block Textbook Series: Realidades 3 Publisher: Pearson Prentice-Hall, Copyright 2008 Course Overview In Spanish III, students continue to develop their communicative and cultural competence by interacting orally and in writing with other Spanish speakers, understanding oral and written messages in the language, and making oral and written presentations in Spanish. They communicate on a variety of topics at a level commensurate with their study, using more complex structures in the language and moving from concrete to more abstract concepts in a variety of time frames. They comprehend the main ideas of authentic materials that they listen to and read and are able to identify significant details when the topics are familiar. Students develop the ability to sustain a conversation in Spanish about topics that include historical and contemporary events and issues. Emphasis continues to be placed on use of Spanish in the classroom as exclusively as possible, as well as on use of authentic materials to learn about the Spanish language and culture(s). Spanish III covers the corresponding Spanish Standards of Learning available at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/foreign_language/2014/spanish/stds_spanish1-4.pdf Why study Spanish? https://www.middleburyinteractive.com/research-resources/classroom-posters/language-learning-by-the-numbers ● People who know more than one language are better able to think creatively and abstractly. ● In a Florida study, Kids who knew two languages scored an average of 23 to 34 points higher on both math and language arts standardized tests than kids who spoke one language. ● According to an MIT study, people who know two or more languages earn an average of $128,000 more in their lifetimes. Required Materials for Class: - 3-ring binder with dividers for Spanish class only if possible. Divide binder into 5 categories categories: Notes(Notas), Homework(Tarea), Classwork(Trabajos en clase), Bellwork(trabajos de campana), Vocabulary(Vocabulario) Spiral notebook or a composition notebook is required for journal writing in class. Writing utensils Highlighters Notebook paper Index Cards Español III tentative syllabus Days 1-10 Para Empezar Daily routines, school life Leisure activities Present tense verbs Reflexive verbs Weekend activities Celebrations, special events Verbs like gustar Possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, etc.) Days 11-21 CAPITULO 1.1 Hiking objects, activities, and perils Preterit verbs with the spelling change i->y Preterit verbs with the spelling change e->i Preterit verbs with the spelling change o->u Days 22-32 CAPITULO 1.2 Getting ready for an academic or athletic competition Emotional responses to competition Awards and ceremonies The imperfect Uses of the imperfect Days 33-43 CAPITULO 2.1 Describing art and sculpture Tools for painting Describing what influences art The preterit vs. the imperfect The past participle with estar Days 44-54 CAPITULO 2.2 Musical instruments Describing dance Describing drama Ser vs estar Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Days 55-65 CAPITULO 3.1 Nutrition Illnesses and pains Medicine Habits for good health Affirmative tú commands Affirmative and negative commands with Ud. and Uds. Days 66-76 Days 77-87 CAPITULO 3.2 Exercises Getting and staying in shape Health advice The subjunctive of regular verbs The subjunctive of irregular verbs The subjunctive of stem-changing verbs CAPITULO 4.1 Personality traits Interpersonal behavior Friendship The subjunctive with verbs of emotion CAPITULO 4.2 Relationships Conflict resolution Nosotros commands Days 87-90 General review and FINAL EXAM Course Evaluation: Assessments will be made in listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Six weeks grades will be determined as follows: Homework 15 % Participation/Classwork 20 % Quizzes 25% (May be retaken once prior to the next test with the highest grade being recorded. Students must come during own time for the re-take). Tests 30% (NO RETAKES ALLOWED ON TESTS) Speeches/Skits 10% Sequence of Assessments Students will be assessed weekly for homework and participation. With each textbook chapter, students will be assessed using, at a minimum, 4-6 quizzes. Quizzes will vary in their format, but will include written, listening and oral assessments. Each chapter studied will have a culminating comprehensive chapter test, which will also include a listening and an oral portion. Homework Is assigned nightly and discussed in class the following day. Students are expected to correct their work as it is discussed in class. Points will be deducted for not correcting homework. Some homework will be graded for completion and some will be graded for accuracy. Students who choose not to do their homework may turn it late for reduced credit (-10 pts. for every day work is late…more than five days late, maximum grade will be a 50%). Classwork Participation grades will be given on a weekly basis. It includes and is not limited to students’ behavior and cooperation in class. Students will be informed and warned when loosing participation points due to misbehavior issues. The following in class activities will be considered classwork: Written and oral classwork assigned in class, weekly bellworks, exit pass activities, notebook checks, journal entries, etc. Late work procedures Students will lose 10 points for every day work is late. After 5 days late the maximum grade will be a 50% Student MUST write the date when work was turned in, if no date is provided speeches, the teacher will use the date when the work was graded. Late work policy applies to projects and as well. Missed work due to absences It is the student’s responsibility to check with the teacher for work missed due to absence from class. Identical to the School policy, all missed assignments must be made up within a reasonable amount of time: 3 school days. If no work is turned in, student will receive a zero for all missing assignments due to absences. Parents are invited to contact teacher at any time regarding student’s grades and /or missing work. Honor Code: Students are expected to follow the school honor code. If caught cheating or getting answers from other students (unless working on an assignment that specifically allows you to work in partners) you will receive a zero for the assignment and be referred to the office for disciplinary action. I do not tolerate cheating in any form and the student will not receive a “second chance” when it comes to cheating. This is especially important to keep in mind on homework assignments. Classroom Procedures -Cell phones are to be turned off and out of sight. There are no warnings. Cell phones will be confiscated immediately and placed in the box provided by your teacher. After your cell phone has been confiscated once, you will be expected to place your cell phone in the box every day upon entering the room. -A participation grade is given every week. The following will be taken into consideration when giving a participation grade: behavior in class, work completion on a timely manner, the ability to work with others, the ability to follow classroom procedures and rules, oral participation in class and preparedness to class. -Students are to be in their seats and quiet when the bell rings. Students are also expected to begin working on the bell work assignment. Students MUST have a pass when coming to class late. -NO PERMISSIONS will be granted the first 20 minutes of class and/or the last 20 minutes of class. -Students must ask permission to use the restroom or get a drink. Students must signout, and return promptly. These privileges can be revoked at any time if I see fit. Students are required to use “el papelito.” Students are allowed 20 breaks per semester. Once these run out, students will not be allowed to leave the classroom except for emergencies. -After any absence, you will be responsible for retrieving any missed work. There is a binder in the front of the room in which all missed work will be labeled and dated. You are required to turn in any work due on the date of the absence the day you return to school. If turned in later, 5 points will be deducted for each day late. For each missed assignment due to absence, you will have 3 days to complete the assignment once you return to school. - Quizzes may be retaken within a week of the date the quiz is returned to you. This may be done one more time before the next text with only the highest grade being recorded. (Teacher must require evidence of preparedness for the re-take). -Students will be dismissed by teacher and not by the bell. YOU MAY NOT STAND AT THE DOOR AND/OR OUTSIDE OF ROOM WAITING FOR THE BELL TO RING. -Student will lose 5 points in participation when NOT prepared for class. -Only water is permitted in class-exceptions would be teacher organized “fiesta” days. -Students must respect everyone in class and must let the teacher teach. Classroom procedures will reflect all policies and regulations as outlined in the student handbook. Need extra help? I am available after school or extra help from 3:15-3:45 every day. Please let me know one day in advance when you are planning to stay for tutoring. I am here to help, so never be afraid to ask. _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ I have read the syllabus provided and undertand my responsibilities and expectations as a student in Srta. Bautista’s class. I agree to the rules stated and understand what is required of me. I will always try my best to bring the ítems required to class and obey all procedures of the class as listed in this syllabus. _______________________________________ Student Signature ________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ______________ Date ______________ Date