West Morris Mendham HS
World Language Department
Ms. Molly Hayes
Spanish
Objectives
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Improve grammatical accuracy and
comfort level with the language
Understand spoken and written Spanish
with greater facility
Speak in Spanish as much as possible
Write more accurately using a variety of
Spanish tenses (popplet.com/graphic
organizers)
Understand and appreciate other cultures
through reading, listening and discussing
current events and issues
Authentic resources used frequently in
Spanish class
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University of Texas website-Listening
comprehension exercises
Mary Glasgow magazine articles—Current
events, Reading, Listening and conversation
Listening comprehension, Current events—BBC
in Spanish, Univision
Music, News, Weather, Sports-http://www.newsinslowspanish.com/
www.ver-taal.com/
Expresate textbook and workbook listening
activities
Course Materials
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Textbook
Binder with loose-leaf paper divided
into the following sections:
Class notes/Handouts, Classwork,
Homework, Tests/Quizzes, Graded
classwork & homework
Pen with blue or black ink
Agenda pad
Grading Policy
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Classwork may include worksheets, mini presentations, textbook or workbook exercises
Homework (assigned daily)—Students should
copy down assignment from board at the
beginning of class.
Quizzes/Tests
Quizzes may include a listening, speaking or
writing component
Participation
Grades are based on a point system
Please check Power School regularly
Discipline and Make up work
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Students are expected to…
Arrive to class on time
Be prepared with course materials
Be respectful of their teacher and peers
Refrain from chewing gum, eating or drinking in
class—bottled water only!
No cell phones or iPods—Ask permission first.
Make up all missed work with an excused
absence by the end of the week or by a date
agreed upon with me
It is the student’s responsibility to see me about
when and where to make up missed work
Themes 2 HN
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Activities (Sports & Pastimes),
Home/Chores, Things in a town, Sports &
Exercise, Parts of the body & medical
vocabulary, Routines and activities from the
past, Food & restaurant vocabulary.
Expresate 2 Textbook and workbook
exercises
Various online and textbook resources
Parental Involvement
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Check child’s assignment pad or binder
Ask to see quiz or test grades
Become aware of what textbooks your child is or
is not bringing home on a daily basis
Set aside a time and place for study time and
homework completion (15-20 minutes per night)
Provide a quiet environment for studying
Quiz your child on vocabulary words or review
questions at the end of the chapter or story
Check Power School regularly
My phone extension is X5139
Email: mhayes@wmrhsd.org
Extra Help
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Peer tutoring
Private tutoring (Guidance office)
I am available for extra help Period 2
in the World Language Wing, after
school on Tuesdays in Room 126 or
by appointment
Gracias y Buenas Noches