WORLD LANGUAGES DIVISION
COURSE PROFILE 2011-2012
SPANISH 1-2
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Spanish 1-2
2 semesters, 2 credits
This first-year Spanish course is open to all students. Elementary vocabulary, basic language patterns, and aspects of daily life and
culture are introduced through reading and the telling of stories. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of vocabulary through the
development of listening and reading skills. Speaking and writing skills for communication are developed. Attention is also given
to developing an awareness of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
REQUIRED BOOKS
 ¿Eres tu Maria? video workbook; ©2004; Pearson Prentice Hall; ISBN 9780130360502
 Mini-stories for Look I Can Talk reader; ©2004; Ray; Blaine Ray Workshops; ISBN 9781933814025
 Patricia va a California reader; ©2001; Ray; Blaine Ray Workshops; ISBN 9780929724508
 Pobre Ana reader; ©2000; Ray; Blaine Ray Workshops; ISBN 9780929724478
QUARTER GRADE
The total number of points accumulated during the quarter determines the quarter grade. The following factors are used as
guidelines to determine the quarter grade:
 Oral & written tests & quizzes (50%)
 Class participation (25%)
 Homework, compositions, oral presentations, ICC, in class work & projects (25%)
GRADING SCALE
The following grading scale is used:
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C
70-79%
D 60-69%
F
59% and below
FINAL EXAM GRADE
The final exam grade for all world language classes is valued at 20% of the total semester grade.
SEMESTER GRADE
The semester grade is determined by the average of the 2 quarter grades (40% each) and the final exam grade (20%).
STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports will be updated periodically and distributed by the teacher. Please contact the teacher for additional copies.
TEACHER CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Classroom expectation sheets will be provided by the teacher.
COURSE OUTLINE – SEMESTER 1
First Grading Period
 TPR vocabulary
 Mini-stories for Look I Can Talk reader
Second Grading Period
 Mini-stories for Look I Can Talk reader
COURSE OUTLINE – SEMESTER 2
Third Grading Period
 Mini-stories for Look I Can Talk reader
 Pobre Ana reader
 ¿Eres tu Maria? video workbook
Fourth Grading Period
 Mini-stories for Look I Can Talk reader
 Patricia va a California reader
 ¿Eres tu Maria? video workbook