Ms. Alfaraz
Honors Spanish 3
Syllabus
malfaraz@skyviewacademy.k12.co.us
Introduction
¡Bienvenidos a mi clase de español 3! I hope you enjoyed your summer.
Throughout the year your Spanish skills will improve as the themes, topics, and language become more
complex. In addition your understanding of the rich cultures in the Spanish-speaking world will increase
as you explore the culture topics in each chapter.
In Spanish 3 we are going to use the Realidades 3 curriculum and you will:
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Review vocabulary and grammar
Learn additional vocabulary and gramar
Expand your listening, speaking, and writing skills
Connect Spanish with science, math, history and writing skills
Read about people, place and traditions from the Spanish-speaking world
Read authentic short stories, poems, autobiographies, legends, and song lyrics
Communicate about comtemporary topics: health, history, government, the arts and the
environment.
Develop a strong foundation for the study of the Spanish language and culture.
Supplies
Expectations
Discipline:
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Notebook
Textbook
Dry erase marker
Pencil and pen
Colored pencils or markers
Glue Stick
Scissors
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Respect yourself, each other and me every day
Be punctual and prepared for the class
Participate regularly, communicate your ideas in the target language
Do your best and be your best everyday
Speak Spanish in class with me and your classmates
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First step: Verbal Warning
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Second step: Points Reduction
Third step: Detention
Fourth step: Referral
Honor code: Copying a classmate’s homework, quiz or test is considered cheating.
Formal Essays Expectations:
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Must be typed
Font Size: 12
“Tildes” must be included
Double spaced
100% in Spanish
Oral Presentations Expectations:
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Full in Spanish
Reading scripts will not be allowed ( guidelines accepted)
Grading Policy:
15 points each week: Behavior and Class participation
5 points: Homework completion (when the teacher checks)
40-60 Points: Chapter Test (Every 2 – 3 weeks)
40-60 Points: Oral presentations, Essays
10-20 Points: Quizzes, Interviews, Socratic Circle
How do you gain or lose participation points?
Every week you will start owning ◌ 10 points ◌
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You may obtain 5 more points by Participating in the Class:
Answering Teacher’s Questions
Helping other students to understand the class
Asking good questions etc…
You may loss them by breaking our social contract:
Not Being Respectful
Coming to class unprepared (without supplies)
Unexcused tardy
No being on task
Not doing what you supposed to be doing etc….
Communication
Students and parents are invited to check my website for classroom updates and assignments.
Please contact me by email malfaraz@skyviewacademy.k12.co.us I will reply to you as soon as I can.