Spanish I Syllabus
Teacher: Mr. Murillo
Room: 303
Course Description: This beginning Spanish language course is design to give
students an introduction to the principles of pronunciation, conversation essentials of
grammar, written composition, and reading of materials with appropriate difficulty. In
addition to working toward a solid foundation in basic grammar, vocabulary, and
pronunciation the student will learn how to read simple, authentic Spanish materials, list,
describe, ask and answer question, and express opinions to defend them in a variety of
oral and written activities.
Text: ¿Y Tú? Part 1
Course Objective: At the end of the year students will be able to have basic
knowledge of communication in the foreign language while they demonstrate literacy in
all four essential skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also be
able to observe and identify everyday cultural practices of the foreign language being
studied. Students will learn some aspects of foreign cultures such as daily life, education,
history, geography, government, economics, and art.
Attendance: You will be expected to obtain the corresponding homework or class
assignments for any day that you miss. Plan ahead and complete any class work before
your return to class. In case of an un-planned absence such as illness or a death in the
family, you will have the same amount of days you missed from the time you return to
school to finish and turn in any homework and/tests. If you plan on missing a day, please
let me know ahead of time so that we can schedule a time for make up work and/or test.
Grading: The following scale will determine grades for the class:
Exams------------------------------------40%
Daily-------------------------------------20% (Discipline, Participation, Homework)
Quizzes----------------------------------30%
Mid-Term-------------------------------5%
Final-------------------------------------5%
Homework: You will seldom have homework in this class, but when you do it will be
due at the beginning of class. If you complete the work during class time you will not
have homework.
Assignments: (many of these activities will be done in groups)
(we will also be watching films in Spanish to improve our understanding)
Week:
9/9-9/14
Function:
Nouns &Articles
The verb SER(to be)
Nouns &Adjective
Exercises:
pg. 36,36,38,40,41
45,46,47
9/16-9/21
Asking and telling how
many there are.
Number from 16-100
Perspectives (Lectura)
Quiz#1
pg. 50,51,52,53,
Handout, 54,55
9/23-9/27
Pronunciation, Reading,
Writing.
pg. 55,56,57,58,
Chapter Review, 67
68,69, Vocabulary
Activity
Ch. 2 Pastimes and Places.
The Verb Ir(to go)
9/30-10/4
The contraction “al”
Vocabulary “El Centro”
Rincon Cultural
The verb Querer(to want)
Exam #1
pg. 72,73,74,75,
76,77,78,79,80
10/7-10/11
Asking for information
Perspectives
Pronounciation
pg. 84,85,86,87
88, 89,90, Vocabulary
Activity
10/14-10/18
Expanding Cultural
Horizons.
Research countries,
Create Posters,
Present Posters and
Food. Ch.2 Review
10/21-10/25
Quiz # 2
Ch. 3 Reading, and
Listening.
Indefinite Article
The verb Estar(to be)
pg. 98,99,101,102,103
Worksheet. Dictation
Pg. 105 Rincon
Cultural. Making a
Christmas list. Pg.106
10/28-11/1
Using Adjectives
Dia de los muertos
Activities.
Quiz # 3
pg. 107,108,109
Create “calaveras”
Decorate skulls.
Holloween games
11/4-11/8
Oral Test
The verb Tener(to have)
End of the First Quarter
Test Review
pg. 113,114,115