Spanish 1 Syllabus
Title: Spanish 1
Credits: 1 (full year)
Course Length: 1 year
Room: 123
Instructor: Señorita Faultersack
E-mail: efaultersack@watervliet.k12.mi.us
Phone Number: (269) 463 – 4221 ext. 376
Textbook: Glencoe ¡Así se dice! Level 1
Materials:
- 1 folder
- 1 notebook
In order to stay organized and keep materials separated it is important to have a folder and
notebook for this class. We will have many assignments that require students to keep track
of their work and bring it to class every day.
Course Description:
This class is an introduction to Spanish language and culture through the practice of
reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The goal of this course is to teach basic Spanish
vocabulary, grammar, literacy, and conversation skills to students with little or no
knowledge of the Spanish language. This course is preparatory to a more advanced study of
the language.
Course Goals:
Vocabulary- Students will learn a variety of basic vocabulary. There will be a new set of
vocabulary for each chapter that is introduced as well as words and phrases to greet each
other, ask questions, and communicate in the classroom with one another.
Grammar- Students will learn nouns, adjectives, articles, conjugation of verbs in the present
tense, the verb ser, tú and usted, the verb tener, possessive adjectives, present tense of –ar
verbs, the verbs ir, dar, and estar, the contractions al and del, present tense of –er and –ir
verbs, expressions with the infinitive, present tense of stem-changing verbs, interesar,
aburrir, and gustar, ser and estar, indirect object pronouns, preterite tense of regular –ar
verbs, preterite of ir and ser, direct object pronouns, preterite tense of –er and –ir verbs, the
verbs oír and leer, affirmative and negative expressions, numbers over 100, the present
tense of saber and conocer, comparatives and superlatives, demonstrative adjectives and
pronouns, “go” verbs, present progressive tense, reflexive verbs, and commands with favor
de.
Culture- Students will research and learn about various Spanish-speaking countries around
the world. They will learn to understand and appreciate different Spanish-speaking cultures
and traditions.
School-wide Guidelines for Success:
1. Attitude is everything…Stay positive!
2. Use class time productively, every day.
3. Be respectful.
4. Be present (and responsible for what you missed if you had to be absent).
5. Turn in completed work on time.
Classroom Rules:
1.
Come to class on time, with all materials, every day.
2.
Respect yourself and others.
3.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
4.
Stay on task at all times.
5.
Be responsible.
Grading Scale:
100 – 90%
A
89 – 80%
B
79 – 70%
C
69 – 60%
D
Homework/Activities/Assignments/Projects:
Students will learn the Spanish language through a variety of activities, assignments, and
projects. Work should always be NEAT AND COMPLETE to ensure full credit.
Quizzes/Tests:
Quizzes and tests in this class will observe students ability to read, write, listen, and speak
Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and culture. There will be a test for each chapter and
frequent quizzes. A pretest will be given at the beginning of the year and a post test at the
end of the year determining the growth that students have made throughout the course of
this class. Students who miss a test and/or quiz must schedule a time to come in and make it
up.
Participation:
Each student will start with 20 participation points per week. If a student is not
participating, points will be deducted from the original 20. Participation points will be
entered weekly out of 20. The maximum is 20 points. Once points are taken away, they
cannot be added back. Participation is key. Stay on task, attentive, and focused and students
should have no problem earning their full 20 points per week.
This is a class that requires participation from everyone. I expect students to be on task
during the entire hour. There will be many times that we will play “games” as a class to
guide learning and it’s important that all students are participating. Group work will often
be implemented, which also requires full participation from all students.
Late work:
Students are allotted necessary time to complete assignments. As a high school student,
organization and timeliness is imperative. Students who turn in late work will receive a
50% deduction on their assignment.
Don’t forget…I’m here for YOU!
I’m here before and after school, as well as at lunch. It’s in my best interest that you succeed
and do well in this class. If you need extra help, need to make up work, or just would like to
talk don’t hesitate to meet with me. I understand the difficulty of learning a new language,
I’ve been there. I’m here to help with your frustrations and guide you into being the best
language learner you can be.