Ohio University
Department of Modern Languages
Elementary Spanish I
Spring Semester 2015
4 days a week (MTWF)
SPAN 1110
Section Number: 105 - Class Number: 11531
Meets: MWF 2:00- 2:55 – Classroom: Gordy 213
T: 3:05-4:00
Instructor: Edwin Quarcoo
E-Mail: eq387513@ohio.edu
Office: Gordy 259
Office Hours: Monday 10:30am-11:30am, Thursday 12:00pm-1:00pm
Welcome to Spanish-1110! Elementary Spanish-I is the first of a two-course sequence of beginning
Spanish. The overall goal of this course is that students with little or no prior knowledge of the language
develop elementary language competence. Our first year program focuses on the rapid and integrated
development of the four traditional language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing), a fifth skill:
cultural understanding and lastly a sixth skill: dialectal awareness.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the two-course sequence of beginning Spanish, students should be able to:
-comprehend spoken Spanish, including some idiomatic expressions, at an introductory level about very
specific and concrete topics (food, travelling, salutations, classes, personality, etc.)
-read simple, introductory passages in Spanish with somewhat reliable lexical comprehension
-speak Spanish in complete sentences, with a number of basic errors to be expected
-manage very simple communicative situations in Spanish (greetings, asking for directions, description of
events in the present and the past, everyday activities, interests, family, school and job).
-write Spanish at a beginning level. Errors of grammar will be seen, but basic sentence structure,
agreements, and correct spelling is expected.
Class time will be devoted to:
-fostering the understanding of introductory Spanish grammar
-familiarity with a sampling of cultural realities through exposure to authentic material and information.
-familiarity with basic language learning strategies for oral and written target language production.
-familiarity with basic vocabulary, such as classroom vocabulary, numbers, alphabet, seasons, months,
holidays, family, socializing, basic emotional states, etc.
COURSE MATERIALS:
The textbook and online access code is used throughout the first-year Spanish courses —SPAN-11101120. Keep in mind we use an edition that includes a package specially designed for Ohio University.
Puntos de Partida 9th Edition by: Dorwick, Thalia; Perez Girones, Ana María; Becher, Anne;
Isabelli, Casilde; Elliott, A. Raymond. Mc-Graw-Hill Higher Education. ISBN: 9781259354571
You can purchase the book at the bookstore or directly from the website listed bellow (if your
book does not arrive on time, homework extensions will NOT be granted)
http://shop.mheducation.com/mhshop/productDetails?isbn=1259354571
COURSE POLICIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
NATIVE SPEAKER POLICY: Elementary Spanish (SPAN 1110, 1120) is designed for beginners of
the Spanish language. If Spanish is your native language, or the language spoken at your home, this
course is not appropriate for you. Furthermore, the Spanish program does not allow native speakers to
take this class in order to receive foreign language credit.
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY: As per university policy, a student must complete 80% of course
work in order to receive an incomplete. In the case of a missed final exam, the student has 24 hours to
provide a compelling excuse in order to receive an incomplete. The instructor must consult his/her
supervisor about the possibility of assigning the student an incomplete (‘I’).
DISABILITIES: We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for students with a disability. This is a
collaborative process and effort among the Disability Services office, the student and the instructor.
Students with disabilities should provide the instructor with written notification of their disability via
Disability Student Services and make a direct request for accommodations to establish the means of
providing accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids within one week of the
beginning of the course. If you have any condition (physical/learning disability), which will make it
difficult for you to perform class work as delineated in this syllabus or if you require special
accommodations, it is YOUR responsibility to notify your instructor the first week of class.
LANGUAGE IN THE CLASSROOM: Expect to hear Spanish spoken in class from the first day of
class (Instructors might use English rarely to explain some concepts). All the Spanish instructors WILL
DO the same in ALL sections. The purpose is to maximize your exposure to the Spanish language. You
need experience in hearing and using Spanish for communication in order to develop communicative
ability. A list of useful expressions in Spanish called Lista de frases útiles en la clase de español can be
found on Blackboard, under “course documents.”
BEHAVIOR: Respectful behavior is expected at all times in the classroom. Disrespect in any form,
shown to fellow students or the instructor, will NOT be allowed. Your behavior impacts your
participation points.
CELL PHONE USE POLICY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: Cell phone use (of
any kind –voice, text messages, etc.) and laptop use is banned during class. Please put cell phones out
of sight and mute them during class time. Playing with your phone or sending text messages during
class will result in a warning and the participation points for that day will be lowered, two warnings
will result in an absence.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: The Ohio University Student Code of Conduct prohibits all forms of
academic dishonesty. These include -but are not limited to- cheating; plagiarism; forgery; furnishing false
information to the University; and alteration or misuse of University documents, records, or identification.
In addition, assignments that are totally/partially taken from an external source such as published
information (book, web page, etc.), produced by a translation program or by another person will
receive NO credit. All forms of dishonesty will be reported to the Director of the program. The Director
of the program could also report them to the University Judiciary.
CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR CLASS/CLASSROOM/GRADES DISPUTES: Should you have any
concerns, complaints, or comments, you need first discussed them with your instructor (please ask for a
special appointment if you cannot meet his/her office hours). After discussing with your instructor, or if
the need arises, you should contact the Director of First Year Spanish, Dr. Muriel Gallego
gallego@ohio.edu. When emailing either your instructor or the Director, please fill in the “subject” line
with the reason and ask for an appointment and make sure you follow proper email etiquette. If you have
questions about grades, ask your instructor (grades are NOT to be discussed during class time or via email, you HAVE TO make an appointment). If you want to dispute a grade after you have asked and
discussed it with your instructor, it should be done in writing.
OFFICE HOURS: If you are having problems with the material or the class, please see your instructor as
soon as possible during her/his office hours or make an appointment. Take advantage of the office hours.
Your instructor will NOT do homework with you or for you, but can certainly help you understand the
material, grammar concepts, how to complete an assignment, etc. It is understandable that occasionally
health or personal problems can seriously affect a student's work, and all instructors are sympathetic to
this, but there is nothing they can do retroactively. You need to make your instructor aware of any serious
problem as soon as possible.
GRADUATE STUDENTS: Graduate students enrolled in SPAN-5110, 5120 will receive CR on their
transcripts if their final grade is a B or above; otherwise, the letter grade earned will appear on the
student’s transcript.
ATTENDANCE: Under the learner-centered framework of the Department of Modern Languages
courses, your attendance is of utmost importance. Certain circumstances may arise that prevent you from
attending classes; therefore, you are allowed three (3) absences. There are NOT excused absences. These
three absences are not “free” but should be used to account for events such as minor illnesses (flu, colds,
mild fever, minor sport injuries, headaches, upset stomach) routine medical appointments, away-games
for athletes, religious observances not contemplated in the OU calendar, court appearances, weddings,
funerals, car problems, job interviews, vacations, rides home, etc. Beginning with the fourth absence (and
for each subsequent absence), 1% will be deducted from your final grade calculation. A student who has
accumulated 10 or more absences will automatically receive an “F” for the class. Use the 3 days
wisely. Note that attendance is taken every day, including exam days. Note also that 3 late arrivals (there
is a 5 minutes tolerance, after 5 minutes you will be marked a tardy) equal one full absence. Excessive
bathroom breaks and early departure from class will not be tolerated.
For instance, if you earn a 71% (C-) in the class but have 5 absences (penalty of 2 percentage points), you
will receive a 69% (D+) in the course.
LATE WORK and MAKE-UP EXAMS: No late work will be accepted. If you know in advance that
you will miss class a day an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to turn it in before the due date. If
you need to miss a class unexpectedly due to an emergency a day an assignment is due unless you present
valid documentation, no late work will be accepted and no make-up exams will be given.
Please refer to the section where homework is explained for further information concerning homework
deadlines.
In general, no make-ups are given for oral or written exams. If due to illness or other emergency, you are
unable to attend class on an exam day, please contact your instructor immediately in order to make
arrangements, you will need to present documentation. Illnesses are documented by providing a note
written and signed by a Doctor (printed in a clinic or hospital letterhead) in which he/she states the nature
of the illness and how many days of rest he/she has indicated. Notes that only state that you visited a
clinic on a given day (aka the yellow notes that Hudson provides) will NOT be considered valid
documentation.
C- RULE: In order to continue to the next course in the sequence, you must receive at least a C- (70%) in
the previous class (after deductions due to absences). For example, if you have a 71% in the class, but 5
absences, your final grade will be a 69% and you will not be eligible to take the next class in the series. A
passing grade for SPAN 2120 is 60%, a D-.
TWO HOURS RULE: A student who misses the first two contact hours of a class for which he/she is
registered may be denied permission to remain in the class. A student who has missed the first two
contact hours should verify his/her status in the class with the instructor. The instructor has the option of
retaining the student. A student NOT retained because of missing the first two contact hours must
adjust his/her schedule by dropping the class. Failure to do so can result in an F, FN (failure, never
attended), or FS (failure, stopped attending) grade.
The lectures, classroom activities, and all materials associated with this class and developed by the
instructor are copyrighted in the name of Dr. Gallego on this date January 13, 2014.
IMPORTANT: You might have been placed too high or too low. If you feel you cannot meet the
requirements of this class, you should NOT take this course yet, since it requires a lot of work outside of
the classroom. You can drop online. If you feel that your current knowledge will allow you to move onto
the next level, this will save you time and money! We encourage you to do so. Consult with your
instructor or the First Year Spanish Director, Dr. Muriel Gallego (gallego@ohio.edu) about how to
proceed.
ASSIGNMENTS and GRADING COMPONENTS:
HOMEWORK: You will do homework online. You will have to submit homework at the end of each
chapter. We recommend that you do homework every day, but you can do it whenever is convenient to
you, as long as you complete every chapter by the deadline indicated in the syllabus. You have two
attempts to respond every question and the best grade will be the one computed.
LEARNSMART: This is another component of the homework, graded separately. It is a practice for
grammar and vocabulary. It is graded on completion, and it is timed. You will have to complete an
average of 30 minutes at the beginning of each chapter. This will help you be prepared in class.
NO CLAIMS concerning missing homework or LearnSmart deadlines will be accepted. Each
deadline is listed in this syllabus and online since the first day of class, you WERE MADE AWARE
of it. If you ordered your book online and it does not arrive on time, extensions will not be granted.
We STRONLY recommend that you do homework gradually, in order to avoid last minute
problems. You should register ASAP.
To register Connect, please go to:
http://connect.mheducation.com/class/o-spanish-span-1110-spring-2015-section-105-mtwf
EXAMS: The 2 exams encourage application of what you can do with the grammar and vocabulary
covered up to that point. In addition, your listening and reading comprehension and your writing abilities
will be evaluated on each of these exams. Also be ready to provide the subject matter of readings and
cultural contents. Regularly completing the exercises in the textbook and online, and actively
participating in class will have a strong influence on how well you perform on these exams.
ORAL EXAMS: To evaluate your ability to express yourself and interact with others in Spanish, there
will be 3 oral exams reflecting topics that were covered in the chapters under study. Preparation for these
exams can best be accomplished through daily active participation in the classroom. These exams are
done individually and in pairs, (TBA). Topics for oral exams will be available through Blackboard. Each
examen oral will last approximately 10 minutes. Oral interactions will be scored according to the grading
criteria, which can be downloaded from the Bb, under "course documents.”
FINAL EXAM: The final exam is cumulative, that is, it consists of all the material covered during the
semester (grammar, vocabulary, and culture). THE FINAL EXAM IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY
APRIL 28, AT 2:30 PM (Room TBA). Unless you present documentation of a conflict with another
exam given at the same time or if you have 4 finals the same day, no make-up final exam will be given;
travel plans, weddings, commencement, rides to go back home, or any other personal/family events, do
not constitute valid reasons to reschedule a final exam. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Should you need to take a make up, please let your instructor know by week 15. Make sure to include the
following information in your e-mail: (1) your full name, (2) Spanish course (i.e., 1110, 1120 and section
number); (3) the name of your Spanish instructor, and (4) the conflicting exams (e.g., ACCT-303, CE220, etc). If you contact somebody else other than your instructor or Dr. Gallego, your request will not be
processed, no exceptions.
Note: If a combined sections examination conflicts with a regularly scheduled exam, the
instructor of the combined sections examination will schedule an alternate time with those
students affected by the conflict. When a student finds he/she has a conflict between two
combined sections examinations, he/she will report to the instructor in charge of the first of
the two as listed in the combined sections final examination schedule above before the
opening of the examination period. This instructor will plan a special examination for the
student. If a student has an additional conflict, he/she will report to the instructor in charge
of the second of the two courses as listed in the combined sections final examination
schedule above. This instructor will arrange for an examination in this course at another
time during the examination period.
WRITING: These are in class-writing assignments that focus on the development of writing skills and
will test your knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary for each chapter. You will write 2 compositions
and will be required to work on corrections (forms available online). Both the essay and the corrections
will be graded. The general guidelines can be found in the Course Website. You SHOULD carefully read
the instructions. Should you have questions, contact your instructor before starting your work. Failure to
follow guidelines will result in a zero, no exceptions. Failure to turn in work on time will result in a zero,
no exceptions.
PARTICIPATION: Participation will be graded on a 0-3 point scale daily. It is VERY important that
you get familiar with the details of the grading criteria for participation. The document can be
downloaded from the Course Website, under "course documents.” It is also included in the book.
You instructor understands that you are just beginning to learn Spanish, therefore, don’t be afraid of
making mistakes, and remember that everybody in the class is learning, just like you. You are required to
participate every day. If you are not in class, you are not participating. Participation points cannot be
made up.
EXTRA CREDIT: Opportunities for extra credit activities/assignments will be offered throughout the
semester. Examples of activities include (interview a native speaker, prepare a video presentation,
participate in the conversation hour, do an in-class presentation, etc.). Every activity has a total number of
points that you can earn. You can choose to complete several activities, however, you are allowed a total
of 40 points for extra credit each semester. Extra credit activities will be posted on Bb and each will have
a sign up date and a deadline. It is YOUR responsibility to check Bb and get familiar with the activities
and the deadlines. We recommend that you look at all the extra credit opportunities and their respective
deadlines the first week of the semester in order to plan ahead and not miss out on your chance to get
extra points. NO EXCEPTIONS of any kind will be made concerning extra credit deadlines.
GRADING BREAKDOWN: This course is based on point accumulation, therefore, you can only
move forward. Keep in mind that homework, LearnSmart and class participation are almost more
important than exams.
GRADING BREAKDOWN
Exams 2@70 each=140
Oral 3@40 each =120
Final 1@ 105
Writing 2@70=140
Participation 12 points/week=180
Homework =180
LearnSmart =135
Total=1000
AND
GRADING SCALE
A: 93-100, A-: 90-92,
B+: 87-89, B: 83-86, B-: 80-82
C+: 77-79, C: 73-76, C-: 70-72
D+:, 67-69, D: 63-66, D-: 60-62
F: 0-59
Note: Not ALL the topics/pages in the book will be covered in class, and some concepts will be
repeated for reinforcement.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK WHEN HOMEWORK IS DUE AND TO BE
AWARE OF EXAMS.
Week 1.
Fechas
M 01/12
En clase
INTRODUCCIÓN
Tarea en casa
(homework)
LearnSmart Chapter 1
Read the syllabus
Read the extra credit instructions (check Bb)
T 01/13
W 01/14
F 01/16
CAPÍTULO 1: Ante todo
PRIMERA PARTE
VOCABULARIO: Saludos y expresiones de cortesía
(TEXTO páginas 4-5)
GRAMÁTICA: ¿Cómo es usted? (Part 1) (pp. 8-9)
LearnSmart Chapter 1 due (online)
PRIMERA PARTE/SEGUNDA PARTE
VOCABULARIO: El alfabeto español; Los cognados;
Las vocales (pp. 7, 8, 18)
GRAMÁTICA: Los números 0 al 30; El género y los
números (p. 12)
SEGUNDA PARTE
VOCABULARIO: Cómo expresar la hora (p. 16)
GRAMÁTICA: El verbo “hay” (p. 13); Los gustos y
preferencias (Part 1) (p. 14); ¿Qué hora es? (p. 16)
Homework Chapter 1
Homework Chapter 1
Week 2
M 01/19
T 01/20
W 01/21
F 01/23
Homework Chapter 1
MLK – NO CLASS
REPASO DEL CAPÍTULO 1
VOCABULARIO (p. 22) & GRAMÁTICA
Práctica de pronunciación
CAPÍTULO 2: En la universidad
VOCABULARIO: En el salón de clase (pp. 26-27)
GRAMÁTICA: Naming People, Places, Things, and
Ideas (Parts 1 & 2)--Singular Nouns: Gender and
Articles, Nouns and Articles: Plural Forms (pp. 32-34,
35-36)
Homework Chapter 1 due (online)
CAPÍTULO 2: En la universidad
VOCABULARIO: En el salón de clase (pp. 26-27)
GRAMÁTICA: Naming People, Places, Things, and
Ideas (Parts 1 & 2)--Singular Nouns: Gender and
Articles, Nouns and Articles: Plural Forms (pp. 32-34,
35-36)
Homework Chapter 1
Homework Chapter 1
LearnSmart Chapter 2
Week 3
M 01/26
T 01/27
W 01/28
CAPÍTULO 2
VOCABULARIO: Las materias (p. 28)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing Actions—Subject
Pronouns (Part 1); Present Tense of –ar Verbs;
Negation (pp. 38-41)
CAPÍTULO 2
VOCABULARIO: Las materias (p. 28)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing Actions—Subject
Pronouns (Part 1); Present Tense of –ar Verbs;
Negation (pp. 38-41)
LearnSmart Chapter 2 due (online)
CAPÍTULO 2
VOCABULARIO: Las palabras interrogativas (pp. 29-
LearnSmart Chapter 2
Homework Chapter 2
LearnSmart Chapter 2
Homework Chapter 2
F 01/30
30)
GRAMÁTICA: Cómo expresar las partes del día; El
verbo “estar”; Getting Information (Part 1): Asking
Yes/No Questions (pp. 43-46)
CAPÍTULO 2
VOCABULARIO: Las palabras interrogativas (pp. 2930)
GRAMÁTICA: Cómo expresar las partes del día; El
verbo “estar”; Getting Information (Part 1): Asking
Yes/No Questions (pp. 43-46)
Homework Chapter 2
Week 4.
M 02/02
T 02/03
W 02/04
F 02/06
Week 5.
M 02/09
T 02/10
W 02/11
F 02/13
Week 6.
M 02/16
REPASO DEL CAPÍTULO 2
VOCABULARIO & GRAMÁTICA (pp. 56-57)
Prática de pronunciación: Dipthong and Linking (p. 31)
REVIEW ORAL EXAM 1
Homework Chapter 2 due (online)
ORAL EXAM 1
ORAL EXAM 1
CAPÍTULO 3: La familia
VOCABULARIO: La familia y los parientes (pp. 6061)
GRAMÁTICA: Describing—Adjectives: Gender,
Number, and Position; Otras nacionalidades (pp. 66-68,
70)
CAPÍTULO 3
VOCABULARIO: La familia y los parientes (pp. 6061)
GRAMÁTICA: Present tense of “ser,” Summary of
Uses (Part 2); Expressing Possession—Unstressed
Possessive Adjectives (Part 1) (pp. 72-75, 77-78)
LearnSmart Chapter 3 due (online)
CAPÍTULO 3
VOCABULARIO: Los números del 31 al 100; Cómo
expresar la edad: “tener años” (pp. 62-63)
GRAMÁTICA: Present tense of “ser,” Summary of
Uses (Part 2); Expressing Possession—Unstressed
Possessive Adjectives (Part 1) (pp. 72-75, 77-78)
CAPÍTULO 3
VOCABULARIO: Los adjectivos (pp. 64)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing Actions—Present Tense of
–er and –ir Verbs; Subject Pronouns (Part 2) (pp. 8082)
CAPÍTULO 3
VOCABULARIO: Los adjectivos (pp. 64)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing Actions—Present Tense of
Homework Chapter 2
Prepare for ORAL EXAM (the topic can be found o
Bb)
Homework Chapter 2
LearnSmart Chapter 3
LearnSmart Chapter 3
Homework Chapter 3
LearnSmart Chapter 3
Homework Chapter 3
Homework Chapter 3
T 02/17
W 02/18
F 02/20
Week 7.
M 02/23
T 02/24
W 03/25
F 02/27
–er and –ir Verbs; Subject Pronouns (Part 2) (pp. 8082)
REPASO DEL CAPÍTULO 3
VOCABULARIO & GRAMÁTICA (pp. 94-95)
Práctica de pronunciación: Stress and Written Accent
Marks (Part 1) (p. 65)
REVIEW EXAM 1
Homework Chapter 3 due (online)
EXAM 1
CAPÍTULO 4: De compras
VOCABULARIO: De compras: La ropa (pp. 98-99)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing Actions and States—
Tener, venir, poder, preferir, querer; Some Idioms
with tener (pp. 111-113)
CAPÍTULO 4
VOCABULARIO: Los colores: ¿De qué color es?; La
ropa en el mundo hispano (pp. 101-102)
GRAMÁTICA: Más con tener, venir, poder, preferir,
querer (pp. 111-113); Mucho y poco (p. 114)
LearnSmart Chapter 4 due (online)
CAPÍTULO 4
VOCABULARIO: Los números a partir del 100 (p.
103)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing Destination and Future
Actions—Ir; The Contraction al; Ir + a + infinitive
(pp. 116-117)
CAPÍTULO 4
VOCABULARIO: Los números a partir del 100 (p.
103)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing Destination and Future
Actions—Ir; The Contraction al; Ir + a + infinitive
(pp. 116-117)
Week 8.
M 03/02
Homework Chapter 3
Prepare for EXAM 1 (there is a study guide in
the first pages of the textbook)
Homework Chapter 3
Homework Chapter 4
LearnSmart Chapter 4
Homework Chapter 4
LearnSmart Chapter 4
Homework Chapter 4
Homework Chapter 4
Homework Chapter 4
SPRING BREAK
T 03/03
SPRING BREAK
W 03/04
SPRING BREAK
F 03/06
SPRING BREAK
Week 9.
M 03/09
REPASO DEL CAPÍTULO 4
VOCABULARIO & GRAMÁTICA (pp. 126-127)
Homework Chapter 4
Homework Chapter 4
Homework Chapter 4
Homework Chapter 4
T 03/10
W 03/11
F 03/13
Práctica de pronunciación: Stress and Written Accent
Marks (Part 2) (pp. 105-106)
Homework Chapter 4 due (online)
CAPÍTULO 5: En casa
VOCABULARIO: Los muebles, los cuartos y otras
partes de la casa (Part 1) (p. 130)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing Actions—Hacer, oír,
poner, salir, traer, ver (pp. 136-138)
CAPÍTULO 5: En casa
VOCABULARIO: Los muebles, los cuartos y otras
partes de la casa (Part 1) (p. 130)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing Actions—Hacer, oír,
poner, salir, traer, ver (pp. 136-138)
LearnSmart Chapter 5 due (online)
CAPÍTULO 5
VOCABULARIO: ¿Qué día es hoy?; Cómo expresar
on con los días de la semana (pp. 132-133)
GRAMÁTICA: Presente Tense of Stem-changing
Verbs (Part 2) (pp. 142-144)
Week 10.
M 03/16 CAPÍTULO 5
VOCABULARIO: ¿Cuándo?: Las preposiciones (Part
1) (pp. 134-135)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing –self/-selves—Reflexive
Pronouns (Part 1) (pp. 147-149); Cómo expresar una
secuencia de acciones (p. 150)
CAPÍTULO 5
VOCABULARIO: ¿Cuándo?: Las preposiciones (Part
1) (pp. 134-135)
T 03/17
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing –self/-selves—Reflexive
Pronouns (Part 1) (pp. 147-149); Cómo expresar una
secuencia de acciones (p. 150)
W 03/18
REPASO DEL CAPÍTULO 5
VOCABULARIO & GRAMÁTICA (pp. 160-161)
Práctica de pronunciación
F 03/20
WRITING 1
Homework Chapter 5 due (online)
Week 11.
M 03/23 CAPÍTULO 6: Las estaciones y el tiempo
VOCABULARIO: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?; Otras
expresiones con tener (pp. 164-165)
GRAMÁTICA: ¿Qué están haciendo?—Present
Progressive: Estar + -ndo (pp. 170-171)
Your instructor returns writing #1
CAPÍTULO 6: Las estaciones y el tiempo
T 03/24 VOCABULARIO: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?; Otras
expresiones con tener (pp. 164-165)
LearnSmart Chapter 4
LearnSmart Chapter 5
Homework Chapter 5
Homework Chapter 5
Homework Chapter 5
Homework Chapter 5
Prepare for Writing 1 (you will need a
dictionary to bring to class and print materials
from Bb)
Homework Chapter 5
Homework Chapter 6
LearnSmart Chapter 6
Homework Chapter 6
LearnSmart Chapter 6
W 03/25
F 03/27
GRAMÁTICA: ¿Qué están haciendo?—Present
Progressive: Estar + -ndo (pp. 170-171)
LearnSmart Chapter 6 due (online)
CAPÍTULO 6
VOCABULARIO: Los meses y las estaciones del año
(p. 166)
GRAMÁTICA: Summary of the Uses of ser and estar
(pp. 175-177); El uso de adjetivos + por (p. 178)
CAPÍTULO 6
VOCABULARIO: ¿Dónde está?: Las preposiciones
(Part 2) (p. 168)
GRAMÁTICA: Describing—Comparisons (pp. 182185)
Writing #1 corrections due
Week 12.
M 03/30 REPASO DEL CAPÍTULO 6
VOCABULARIO & GRAMÁTICA (196-197)
Práctica de pronunciación
T 03/31
REVIEW ORAL EXAM 2
W 04/01
ORAL EXAM 2
F 04/03
ORAL EXAM 2
Homework Chapter 6 due (online)
Week 13.
M 04/06 REVIEW EXAM 2
T 04/07
W 04/08
F 04/10
EXAM 2
CAPÍTULO 7: ¡A comer!
VOCABULARIO: La comida y las comidas (pp. 200201)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing what or who(m)—Direct
Objects: The Personal a; Direct Object Pronouns (pp.
206-208)
CAPÍTULO 7
VOCABULARIO: Repaso de la comida y las comidas;
Más vocabulario para hablar de la comida (pp. 200201)
GRAMÁTICA: Review of Direct Objects (pp. 206208); Influencing Others—Commands (Part 1): Formal
Commands (pp. 216-217)
LearnSmart Chapter 7 due (online)
Homework Chapter 6
Work on the corrections for Writing #1 (due
tomorrow)
Homework Chapter 6
Homework Chapter 6
Prepare for ORAL EXAM 2 (you will work with a
partner, the topic is on Bb, plan ahead)
Homework Chapter 6
Homework Chapter 6
Homework Chapter 6
Prepare for EXAM 2 (there is a study guide in
the first pages of the textbook)
Homework Chapter 7
LearnSmart Chapter 7
Homework Chapter 7
LearnSmart Chapter 7
Homework Chapter 7
LearnSmart Chapter 7
Week 14.
M 04/13 CAPÍTULO 7
VOCABULARIO: Saber y conocer: ¿Qué sabe y a
quién conoce? (p. 203)
GRAMÁTICA: Review of Formal Commands (pp.
216-217)
REPASO DEL CAPÍTULO 7
T 04/14 VOCABULARIO & GRAMÁTICA (pp. 228-229)
Práctica de pronunciación
WRITING 2
W 04/15
Homework Chapter 7 due (online)
CAPÍTULO 8: De viaje
VOCABULARIO: De viaje (pp. 232-233)
F 04/17
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing to who(m) or for who(m)—
Indirect Object Pronouns; Dar and decir (pp. 238-240)
Homework Chapter 7
Homework Chapter 7
Prepare for Writing 2 (you will need a dictionary to
bring to class and print materials from Bb)
Homework Chapter 7
Week 15.
M 04/20 CAPÍTULO 8: De viaje
VOCABULARIO: De viaje (pp. 232-233)
GRAMÁTICA: Expressing to who(m) or for who(m)—
Indirect Object Pronouns (pp. 238-240); Expressing
likes and dislikes (243-245)
Your instructor returns writing #2
T 04/21
W 04/22
F 04/24
REVIEW ORAL EXAM #3
ORAL EXAM #3
Writing #2 corrections due
REVIEW FINAL EXAM
Week 16.
T 04/28
FINAL EXAM at 2:30 (room TBA)
Work on the corrections for Writing #1 (due
tomorrow)