CHATSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
10027 LURLINE AVENUE ~ CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
FAX: (818) 709-6952 ~ PHONE: (818) 678-3400
SCHOOL YEAR: 2008-2009 TEACHER: MRS. JUAREZ
EMAIL: sjuarez@chatsworthhs.org
COURSE: SPANISH 1AB FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
CLASSROOM TEXTBOOK: ¡VEN CONMIGO! NUEVAS VISTAS
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español para hispanohablantes!
Welcome to Spanish 1 for Spanish Speakers. I look forward to working with each of you and having a fun and successful year.
Although everyone in this class can already speak Spanish. We are going to work together to enhance our vocabulary as well as our
reading and writing skills. This class introduces different literature as well as culture to create a better understanding of the Spanish
Language. The class will be taught primarily in Spanish and students are to use Spanish as their only means of communication. This
course stresses the New California Foreign Language Framework: A Standards-Based Instruction Approach: Listening, Speaking,
Reading, and Writing in the Spanish Language. Through the use of the target language, students develop an understanding of the
basic Spanish Language and the culture being studied.
OBJECTIVES:
The student will be able to:
1. Communicate comfortably using a richer vocabulary with native Spanish speakers.
2. Distinguish verb tenses and use them appropriately.
3. Write a coherent essay in target language.
4. Describe a variety of cultural similarities /differences shared by Spanish speaking countries.
5. Discuss a variety literature in different genres in target language.
6. Discuss the history and society of different Spanish speaking countries.
COURSE CONTENT:
History
Cultures
Communities
Nouns
Articles
Adjectives
Prepositions
Accents
Diphthong
Prefix/Suffix
Gerunds
Verb/ Infinitive
Verb/Imperfect
Verb/Preterit
Verbs/PresentVerbs/Present
Verb/Conditional Verb/future
Verbs/Present-Subjunctive Subordinate Clauses
CALIFORNIA FOREIGN LANGUAGE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
1. Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
2. Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.
3. Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
4. Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultures studied.
5. Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the cultures studied.
6. Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.
7. Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its
cultures.
8. Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.
9. Students demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the culture studied and their own.
10. Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
11. Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
12. Students engage in their activities which prepare them to use the target language to achieve career goals.
ACTFL NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING:
Communication- Communicate in languages other than English
Cultures- Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures.
Connections- Connect with other disciplines and acquire information.
Comparisons- Develop insight into the nature of languages and culture.
Communities- participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.
CHATSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS:
The graduate will be:
1. Effective Communicators 4. Collaborative Workers
2. Critical Thinkers
5. Responsible Citizens
3. Quality Producers
6. Responsible Self-directed Individuals
CLASS RULES:
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Come to class prepared and ready to work.
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Be seated and working on the warm-up by the time the bell rings.
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Participation is important in class and will count for a portion of your grade.
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Keep all class materials in a folder.
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Gum, food, or drink is not permitted in class (with the exception of water).
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
It is the responsibility of every student to keep a separate 3 ring binder for Spanish class and bring their textbook everyday unless
otherwise informed by teacher.
WARM UPS/AGENDAS:
Warm ups are given daily and will be found on the board. Warm ups are to done on the Warm ups & Agendas sheet provided and will be
turned in bi-weekly. If you arrive late or are absent you may not make up warm ups however it your responsibility to ask a classmate for
the agenda.
QUIZZES TESTS:
There will be quizzes given on a weekly basis. Make up quizzes will be for excused absences only. There will Chapter Tests as well as a
cumulative final. The tests and final are very important and more difficult to make up (as it will incorporate a dictation portion) therefore
attendance is very important.
LAB/PROJECTS:
The class will use the Foreign Language Laboratory throughout the semester to do a variety of activities using visual and audio equipment
as well as the Internet in the target language. There are no make-ups for missing Lab days. There will also be a variety of class projects.
Projects will include recipes, magazine covers, maps, and research in Spanish culture.
ASSESSMENTS:
Quizzes
Exams
Dictations
Essays
Foreign Language Lab
Homework
Participation
Skits
Projects
Oral Presentations
Attendance
Final Exam
Note-taking
Oral Exams
Interview with Teachers
GRADING:
Grading is based on a points system. Students will always be aware of their grade in the class.
Note: Progress reports will be sent home every 2-3 weeks and must be signed by parent and returned ASAP.
A 90-100
C 70-79
F 59 AND BELOW
B 80-89
D 60 69
MAKE UP WORK/LATE WORK:
Make up work will be accepted for excused absences only and is due the following day after your return to class. You are responsible for
inquiring after any make up assignments. Please have the phone number or email of at least two other students in your class. Any other
work not turned in on time is accepted only one day late from the original due date and will be worth only half credit.
EXTRA CREDIT:
There may be a limited amount of extra credit given in the class at the discretion of the teacher. Extra credit will not substitute for
missing work.
ABSCENCES/TARDIES:
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to look at the CHS homework page or to call someone in your class to find out the assignment
and due date. Tardiness is strictly enforced. The doors to class will be closed and you will be required to obtain a tardy slip before being
allowed to enter. If you are late to class more than 3 times it will affect your participation grade in the class. The CHS tardy policy will be
enforced.
HALL PASS:
One hall pass is given to each student at the beginning of each semester. If the student does not use the hall pass during the semester
they may turn it in at the end of the semester for a possible 20 extra credit points. Lost or misplaced passes will not be replaced. A hall
pass may not be used to purchase snacks or drinks. Any snacks or drinks brought back to class will be thrown away.
CHEATING POLICY:
Remember cheating is not permitted and doing so has serious consequences. If it appears or it is obvious that cheating has occurred the
assignment/test will be taken away. The student will receive an F for the assignment/test as well as for the day. Parents/Guardians will be
notified and a conference will be requested. Student will be asked to go to K-78 and additional disciplinary action will be taken.
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR:
Disruptive behavior is considered any behavior that prevents the teacher from teaching a lesson as well as disrupts students from
learning a lesson. This includes pagers, and cell phones ringing during class. Such behavior will be dealt with in the following manner. 1) A
student will be given a verbal warning. 2) Student will lose participation points for the day. 3) Student’s parents/guardians will be
contacted for a conference. 4) Student will be assigned detention. 5) Student will be given a referral and sent to K-78 or A-10.
EXTRA HELP:
Extra help is always available. Please come see me before or after class so that we can schedule an appointment before school, at lunch
or after school.
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