6th - World Language Survey
7th - Spanish 1A
8th - Spanish 1B
Sra. Clark Morales
2014-2015
CLASS GOALS
 Students will be able to:
1) Communicate effectively in the target
language(s) using basic vocabulary and phrases
taught during the class.
2) Make personal connections and comparisons
between the target language culture(s) and
his/her own culture.
th
7
grade - SPANISH 1A:
Adelante Textbook : Capitulo Preliminar,
Chapters 1-4
Methods of Instruction:
Oral/Written Grammar Exercises
Listening & Reading Comprehension Activities
Information Gap Activities/Interviews (Partner /Group)
Games
DVDs/Videos/Internet
Class Presentations/Projects
Written Dialogues/Role Plays
Cultural Discussions
th
8
grade -SPANISH 1B:
Brief Review of Key Vocabulary from Chapters 1-4
En Camino Textbook - Chapters: 5, 6, Bridge
Chapter, 7 & 8
Methods of Instruction:
Oral/Written Grammar Exercises
Listening & Reading Comprehension Activities
Information Gap Activities/Interviews (Partner /Group)
Games
DVDs/Videos/Internet
Class Presentations/Projects
Written Dialogues/Role Plays
Cultural Discussions
th
6
grade World Language
Survey:
Geography/Culture, Alphabet, Numbers, Colors,
Days of the Week, Months of the Year, Family,
Body Parts, Getting To Know You phrases
presented in 3 languages:
French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese
Methods of Instruction:
Vocabulary
Powerpoint Presentations
DVDs/Videos/Internet
Songs/Games/TPR
Hands on activities with Partner/Teacher
Cultural Discussions
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Notebook (100+ pages) for Spanish
only
Pencils and Pens * pencil only for written quizzes/tests
Pocket Folder
Index cards (6th grade students)
Glue sticks (6th grade students)
CLASS RULES
 Be respectful of yourself, teacher and
classmates at all times.
 Be on time and be prepared for class.
 “Be present” in class.
 Be willing to put forth your best effort.
 The chewing of gum or eating of
candy/snacks is not permitted.
 Use pencil for all written quizzes/tests.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
 Attend class and be in your seat before
the late bell.
 Actively participate in class.
 Complete all assignments to the best of
your ability.
 Ask questions when you do not
understand.
 Try hard and do your best.
CONSEQUENCES
 First offense – Verbal Warning given to student
 Second offense – Parent Contact (via email or
telephone)
 Third Offense –Detention (lunch/P.M.)
 After Third offense – In –School Parent
Conference scheduled in cooperation with
Guidance Department.
***Three lates to class will result in automatic
discipline referral to administration.
*Student Contract will be presented on 1st day of class and is
available to print from the AMS Eboard.
GRADING SYSTEM
 Major Assessments 33.3% (Tests, Projects)
 Minor Assessments (Graded Classwork, Homework &
Quizzes) 66.7%
Homework & Projects turned in late will receive a -5
point deduction for each day after due date.
*Exception: “Extended Time” must be specified as a modification in
student’s IEP/504 Plan.
GENESIS –
Online Grading
Students’ attendance, grading for Major
& Minor Assessments is available in Parent
Module of Genesis system.
Parent must register with district first in
order to obtain access.
Please contact me regarding any questions
or concerns you may have regarding your
child’s grades.
CLASS DOJO APP
• Used to provide immediate teacher feedback
regarding students’ daily class performance
(attendance, on task performance, helpfulness &
behavior)
• Both student and their parent(s) will receive
access codes to review class performance daily
and weekly via IPAD or Iphone
• Reward system to be put in place to reward
students earning the highest points weekly
(individual) and monthly (class)
SCHOOLWIRES EBOARD
Daily Classwork, and Homework
assignments are posted on the
Homework Eboard by Block period
and Teacher Name.
When absent, students are granted
two days (for each day of an excused
absence) to make up missed work.
ANY QUESTIONS?