COURSE: SPANISH III HONORS
INSTRUCTOR: MS. DANIELLE WRACKER
Please contact me via email or phone at:
dswracker@cps.k12.il.us
or
773-534-8600 ext. 309
TEXTBOOKS: En español 3 (McDougal Littell)
Welcome to another year of Spanish. I know this will be a productive year to enhance your knowledge of the Spanish language and
culture. I look forward to learning from you as well as teaching you. Buena suerte durante el año.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes writing, conversational, and reading skills, as well as grammar and vocabulary.
Students will use reading and writing skills to explore politics, history, geography, art, and music of Spanish speaking people.
UNITS OF STUDY
Reading skills: Literary passages will be selected from all parts of the Spanish speaking world. Students should be able to recognize
and discuss main idea and point of view of author.
Speaking skills: Effective communication skills, fluency and correct pronunciation. This class will be conducted in Spanish. Expect
to hear, speak and listen to Spanish only.
Written skills: Enhanced organization of thoughts and noticeable decrease in spelling errors. Ability to explore and research topics
pertaining to Hispanic world and literature
Cultural Awareness: Enhanced awareness and influence of Hispanic politics, history, geography, art, and music in the world today
UNITS OF STUDY:
September
October
November
December
Unidad preliminar
Present tense
Preterite tense
Unidad 1
Present tense
Past perfect tense
Ser vs. estar
Imperfect tense
Preterite vs. imperfect tense
Unidad 1
Future tense
Verbs like gustar
Por vs. para
Reflexive verbs
Impersonal contructions with se
Unidad 2
Pronoun placement with commands
Command forms
Nosotros commands
Speculating with the conditional
Present perfect subjunctive
Present subjunctive
Unidad 2
Subjunctive with cuando and other conjunctions of time
Subjunctive with expressions of emotion
Subjunctive to express doubt and uncertainty
Unidad 3
Subjunctive with conjunctions
Imperfect subjunctive
Subjunctive for expressing wishes
January
Unidad 3
Subjunctive with nonexistent and indefinite antecedents
Conditional sentences
Subjunctive for disagreement and denial
Subjunctive vs. indicative
Summary of the subjunctive
February
Unidad 4
Progressive with ir, andar and seguir
Past progressive
Interrogative words
Present progressive
Past perfect subjunctive
Conditional perfect
Affirmative and negative expressions
March
Unidad 4
Future perfect
Subject and stressed object pronouns
Possessive pronouns
Unidad 5
¿Qué? vs. ¿Cuál?
Relative pronouns
Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns
April
Unidad 5
Relative pronouns
Lo que
Direct object pronouns
Indirect object pronouns
Unidad 6
Sequence of tenses
Preterite vs. imperfect
Indicative vs. subjunctive
Reported speech
May
June
Unidad 6
Pero vs. sino
Se for unplanned occurences
Conjunctions
Prepositions and adverbs of location
Verbs with prepositions
Summary of prepositions
Comparatives and superlatives
Review for Final Exam
National Spanish Exam Specifications for Grammar - Level 3
Everything from Level 1 and Level 2 plus:
Nouns and
articles
Adjectives
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• short forms of adjectives
• adjectives used as nouns
• past participle used as an adjective
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Verbs
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Adverbs
Pronouns
Prepositions
nouns with irregular genders
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irregular genders of Level 3 nouns
present
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mastery of irregular verbs in the present
preterit
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> master of irregular verbs in the preterit
imperfect vs. preterit
conditional
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> formation of regular and irregular verbs in the conditional
past perfect
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> regular past participles
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> past participles whose stem ends in a vowel
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> irregular past participles
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> all past participles (regular and irregular)
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> past perfect of regular verbs
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> past perfect of irregular verbs
o
all verbs in the past perfect
present subjunctive (formation)
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> regular verbs in the present subjunctive
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> stem-changing verbs in the present subjunctive
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> spelling-changing verbs in the present subjunctive
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irregular verbs in the present subjunctiveo all verbs in the present subjunctive
present subjunctive (uses)
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> use of the present subjunctive with impersonal expressions
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> use of the present subjunctive in noun clauses
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expressions which are followed by the subjunctive
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> use of subjunctive after quizàs, tal vez, ojalà
use of the infinitive after prepositions
indirect commands
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formation of adverbial phrases
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comparison
• indirect and direct object pronouns used together
• possessive
• impersonal se
• para vs. por
TECHNOLOGY:
Computers, software, Internet sites, accompanying VCR tapes, overheads, and audio cassettes will be used to support the curriculum.
COURSE OUTLINE AND OBJECTIVES:
1. Use Spanish inside and outside of the classroom.
2. Use Spanish to develop an understanding of Hispanic culture.
3. Use Spanish to make connections and reinforce knowledge and skills across academic, vocational and technical
disciplines.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Folder or binder specifically used for Spanish assignments, loose-leaf notebook paper, pencil, pen,
Spanish/English dictionary (recommended), spiral notebook or journal, textbooks and workbooks (all previously mentioned materials
should be brought to class every day), various materials for projects as required and announced
CLASSROOM RULES: Students must be aware of the importance of remaining on task because of the impact of behavior on
learning. Respect for self, other students and the teacher is imperative to insure success for everyone in the classroom. The correct
atmosphere creates assurance for higher achievement and grades.
1. Food in cafeteria only
2. Drink in cafeteria only
3. Gum in cafeteria only
4. Cell phones outside of classroom only
5. Have books everyday
6. Sit in assigned seat
7. Violation of any of the above will result in being written up for detention and I will make a call to
parent/guardian
Consult the student handbook for other behavioral expectations
Loss of textbook will result in mandatory replacement fee.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Any student caught cheating on a test or quiz, or cutting class on the day of a test or quiz, will receive a 0 grade on the test or quiz.
An assignment missed because of an excused absence must be turned in the day following the student’s return. It is the student's
responsibility to obtain the work given during the absence. Cutting class merits a 0 grade on the assignment to be handed in that day.
All students are expected to be respectful to everyone in the classroom at all times. All students should be seated and ready to
participate in class when the bell rings. To speak or ask for help, students are expected to raise their hands.
Opportunity for extra credit points will be added to the majority of quizzes and tests. All students are encouraged to attempt all extra
credit. Various other extra credit opportunities in the form of project or extra assignments will present themselves during the
semester.
Students will be successful in Spanish if they;
1. Learn each day's work as it is presented;
2. Memorize the definition and correctly spell the vocabulary;
3. Come prepared to learn; and
4. Improve writing skills to teacher’s approval.
LATE WORK: For full credit, homework and assignments must be turned in on the designated day. Work will not be accepted after
it is one week late. For everyday that work is late, 5 points will be deducted.
EVALUATION:
Grading Scale:
A=95-100%
B=88-94%
C=81-87%
D=75-80%
F=74% and below
Weight of Class Activities:
10%-Final Exam10%-Final Exam-Will cover material from entire semester. There will be a multiple choice
section, a reading section and a writing section.
22.5%-Quizzes and Tests (oral and auditory quizzes)
22.5%-Daily homework assignment
22.5%-Projects, Workbook Pages, Written Essays, Group Dialogues
22.5%-Bellringers and Class Participation
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