Sra. Weston
jweston@chatham-nj.org
Ext. 3879
Course Overview
 In Spanish 8 Conversational we work on
communicating in Spanish through speaking,
listening, reading and writing
 We will learn about the culture of Spanish-speaking
countries and communicate with authentic materials
when possible
 We do not use a textbook
Classroom Rules
 Students must…
 Come to class on time and prepared
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Students should begin working on the DO NOW when class
starts
Students should bring their binders, agendas and a writing
utensil with them
 Respect
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Respect each other, the teacher and the classroom
 Speak Spanish to the best of their ability
 Be responsible for all absences and make-up work
Grading Policy
 Tests and projects (75-100 points)
 Quizzes (20-35 points)
 Classwork and labs
 Homework (1-10 points)
 Late homework will receive half credit
 Participation (50-75 points/ marking period)
 All marking period grades are based on the total
number of points achieved out of the total number of
points available
Genesis and Parent Portal
 I will try to keep grades updated on a weekly basis
 I will not enter grades until I have given the students
their grades first
Homework policy
 All homework is due the day after it is assigned unless
otherwise stated
 Homework assignments are posted each day on the
board and on my class calendar on my website
 Students may turn in homework late for half credit
 All quizzes will be announced 3-5 days in advance
 All tests will be announce 1 week in advance
Extra Help
 Students may come for extra help before or after
school to room 214. Students should check with me if
they would like to come before (they need a pass) or
after school.
 If students do not have a pass to come in early, please
email me by 8 pm
Website
 My website is updated frequently with important
materials. All current files (vocab lists, notes, etc.) can
be found under Español 8
 The calendar portion of my website is updated
frequently
 This has information about homework, tests, projects
and quizzes
 Students should check this regularly to make sure they
are up to date
 http://www.chatham-nj.org//Domain/309
Remind 101
 This is a way for students to receive emails or text
messages from me. They will not see my phone
number and I do not know theirs.
 I will send reminders before quizzes, tests and projects
are due
In
th
8
grade, we will…
 Review basic phrases (introductions, basic
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biographical information, weather, date, time, verbs)
Talk about preparations for holidays and parties
Discuss various holidays in the Spanish-speaking
world and how they are celebrated
Discuss gifts given to people
Talk about daily routine
Talk about foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Discuss typical restaurant phrases and conversations
Talk about Spanish and Latin American artists
A typical class in 8th grade Spanish
 In a typical class…
 We start with the DO NOW
 We review homework and information learned the previous day
 We will review new information with a mini-lesson of about 10
minutes
 We will complete 2-3 practice activities to review the information
learned today
 We will complete one closure activity that sums up everything
Tips for Success
 Students should do the following
 Always write down assignments in their agendas
 Speak and use Spanish to the best of their abilities
 Make flash cards and begin practicing new
vocabulary right away
 Ask questions and seek extra help if necessary
 Be organized: keep binder just for Spanish class
with the correct sections.
 Take risks- try to use Spanish outside the
classroom if possible
A little humor…