Course Syllabus
Spanish Level I
Instructor: Sra. Burke
School year: 2015-2016
Tutorial Schedule: TBA
Best time to contact: 3:30 – 3:45 pm
Phone: (706) 823-5580
Email: burkepa@rcboe.org
I. Resources
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Textbooks: ¡ Así se Dice! level I, Glencoe-McGraw Hill
Student Writing & Audio Workbook Glencoe-McGraw Hill
The Internet
Power Points designed by the Modern Language Faculty
Teaching Videos on Mexico and Spain
Non-fiction books from the library
Reproducible Masters books on a variety of topics
II. Materials
A. You are required to have a 1.5 inch binder with 4 dividers just for Spanish I.
B. loose leaf paper to turn in class work and homework
C. Small Spanish-English dictionary
D. blue or black ink pens, pencils, erasers. Please DO NOT USE RED INK PENS.
III. Course Description
This is a level I Spanish Language class. This course is designed to allow students to
communicate in the target language by using the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and
writing at a mid- basic level.
IV. Major Course Goals
Course of study covered will be used to reinforce intercultural awareness. This will be
accomplished by encouraging students to be aware of Spanish-speaking cultures and their
relation to their own culture. Additional content covered will encourage students to become
aware of their relationship to a variety of global perspectives. The target language will be used
during at least 90% of the class.
V. Instructional Philosophy/Delivery Plan
Identification of Mexico and Latin America; it’s bordering countries and bodies of water
Development of Language in the history of the world
Importance of studying Spanish
Spanish speaking countries and their location
Areas in which Spanish is spoken in the United States and around the world. Use of bilingual dictionaries
F. Greetings, Classroom commands
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Spanish Alphabet, Spanish Numbers 1-100
Colors, Shapes
Vocabulary, Grammar
Hispanic Culture
Ancient Mayan Culture and History
Movies relevant to language or lesson being taught
Teaching Methods
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Guided and Independent Activities
Lecture
Graphic Organizers
Oral Presentations
Role Play/TPR
Cooperative Learning Strategies
Paired Speaking Activities
Course-Relevant movies
Various trade books
VI. Major Course Project:
1. Alphabet project
2. Menu Project
VII. Students will be evaluated as follows:
Assessment
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– Daily grades (class Participation, Listening, reading writing/speaking)
- Tests /Oral and written presentations or projects –
- Written Quizzes /Group Conversation
– Homework miscellaneous activities –
Grade Scale:
Based on point values figured on a straight percentage –
1) Quizzes/Writing/Speaking Assignments 25%
2) Homework 10%
3) In class participation 25%
3) Unit tests/ Projects 40%
4) Final exam is 20% of grade.
IX. Students Expectations:
Daily attendance and participation are crucial.
Daily and weekly assessments: Students will have five (5) days to
Make-up work or missing tests if there is an excused absence.
Be in your seat when the second bell rings.
Do not stand outside the door between classes.
Be prepared for class and bring all your materials to class every day.
Do not chew gum or eat candy in class.
Be polite, courteous and respectful at all times.
Raise your hand before you speak.
Remain in your seat until you are dismissed.
Practice the target language.
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Discipline Procedures
If students are not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings, they will be considered
tardy. After the third tardy, student may be given up to 3 days of detention. Students
should be prepared every day. Being unprepared 2 times may result in a disciplinary
slip. Minor discipline problems will be warned two times, a third time will receive an
Office Referral. Examples of minor discipline problems are: excessive talking,
hollering, chewing gum, walking in the classroom unnecessarily, and/or standing
at the door.
Failure to bring materials to class will result in a warning the first time, detention or
Discipline referral thereafter.
Fighting, profanity, cheating, stealing: Immediate Office Referral.
If I can be of any assistance, please contact me at the e-mail address above. I look
forward to a great year with your child!
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