Mrs. Ema Mateica-Sosa
Spanish III - 2015-2016
Syllabus, Policies, and Expectations
TL Hanna High School
emanuelasosa@anderson5.net
Course Description
This course is based on the communicative approach. It develops a basic proficiency in Spanish and familiarity with the
Hispanic culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of vocabulary. The goals of the
course are to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing competency in Spanish and to strive for a comfortable level
of communication in the target language. Real-life applications and interactions with other students and the teacher are
stressed as a means of proficiency in communication. Culture study of Spanish-speaking people helps to make students
aware of the current global and historical significance of the language being studied. This class is HONOR weighted
Materials
Textbook and Workbook (¡Buen viaje!-Level 3. Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 2008)
1 inch three ring binder
College ruled notebook paper
5 dividers: Warm-up, Class notes, Vocabulary, Hand-outs and Homework
Pens/Pencils
EXPO Dry erase markers
Highlighters
Pocket Spanish/English dictionary – Langenscheid (optional)
Grading Policy
Tests / Major Projects: 50%
Quizzes / Classwork / Minor projects: 30% **
Homework: 10%
9 Week Exam: 10%
**All tests will be announced; however some quizzes may not be announced prior to the date**
It is imperative that you study on a daily basis and ask for extra help before you get too far behind.
Volunteer participation
If you participate in class and answer the questions correctly, you’ll be given a tally. One you accumulated
sixty (60) tallies; you have earned a 100 test grade at the end of the nine-week period. This is the
ONLY extra credit I’m offering.
Grading Scale:
A: 93-100 B: 85-92
C: 77-84
D: 70-76
F: 62-69(with GPA)
F: 0-61 (no GPA)
Make Up Work:
It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements to make up missed work (Quiz or Test) due to an
excused absence. Students should check the board for homework assignments as well as my web page when
returning from an absence. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange any make-up quizzes or tests with
the teacher. Parents can check Power School for missing assignments. Missing assignments are designated with
an M and these assignments can be made up.
Homework - Homework however is NOT accepted late, nor can it be made up!
Test day: A test is designed to assess a student’s understanding of the material. The student will know
beforehand what to expect on the test. Before giving the test, the teacher will clearly explain what to do on the
test and will answer any questions; however, after passing out the test, the teacher will not answer any questions.
If a student is caught talking or cheating in any way, for example using electronic devices such as cell phones,
MP3 player, iPod, or others while taking the test, the student will automatically receive a grade of “0” for that
test. Parents will be contacted as well.
Substitutes: All work done with a substitute will count.
Translators: It is important that students understand how the target language works; therefore students should
learn it by practicing it, which means that students must do their own work, and that any unauthorized work
done using any kind of translator will have a grade of “0”.
Tutoring:
Tutoring is available in the mornings 7:30-8:15am or in the afternoon if previously scheduled with the teacher.
Power Hour is a free tutoring/study hall for students. It occurs on Mondays and Thursday. Students are able
to make up test, work on homework, projects, or receive tutoring in the subject they may be struggling with.
Transportation is free for those who need it. Students must sign up online if they need the bus to take them
home.
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Behavioral Expectations
Students are expected to respect everyone in the class.
Students are expected to be in their seats ready to get started when the bell rings.
Students are expected to bring all necessary materials to class.
Students should participate in class activities.
Students are expected to stay in their seat until they are dismissed.
I’m dismissing you, not the bell!
Consequences:
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First Offense - Warning (recorded by the teacher)
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Second Offense – 30 minute detention. Call parents
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Third Offense – REFERRAL **
** A referral may be written at ANY TIME without previous warning for any major infraction!
Tentative Course Outline Spanish III
Main linguistic aspects
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First Section
(Review)
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VII.
VIII.
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Second section
III.
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Present tense
a. irregular verbs
b. stem changing verbs
c. irregular yo forms
Adjective agreement
a. position of adjectives
b. Ser vs. Estar
Comparative and Superlative forms
a. tan/tanto como
Reflexives
a. true reflexives
b. idiomatic reflexives
c. reflexive verbs that change meanings
d. reciprocal actions
e. position of reflexive pronouns
f. passive “se”
Preterit vs. Imperfect
negative/affirmative expressions
clothing vocabulary
Future tense/conditional tense
por/para
Gustar/verbs like Gustar
Perfect tenses
a. present perfect / pluperfect
Progressive tenses
a. present progressive
b. imperfect progressive
c. vocabulary—professions
Pronouns
a. prepositional pronouns
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. position of pronouns
e. 2 pronouns together
Commands
a. affirmative tu command
b. affirmative Ud./Uds command
c. nosotros commands
d. negative commands
e. position of pronouns with commands
Present subjunctive
a. concept of subjunctive
b. formation
c. with verbs of will/volition
d. with impersonal expressions
e. with emotion
f. doubt vs. certainty
g. after the relative pronoun “que”
Main Topics
intercultural awareness
greetings from around the world
cultural tips
dress codes, uniforms, routines
descriptions
entertainment and recreation
hobbies
social interaction through leisure
educational system
language and cultural identity,
linguistic dominance & multilingualism
the importance of being bilingual
history of Spain
fashion
food and water: global warming, climate change,
natural disasters
history of Ancient Civilizations: Mayas, Aztecs,
Incas.
Health
News reports
Giving directions
Suggestions, advice: environmental issues
Most representative Hispanic painters
Idiomatic expressions.
Hispanic cuisine
Hispanic painters
Jan 19, 2016
Dear Parent/Guardian:
I would like to take a moment and introduce myself to you. I am Ema Mateica Sosa, a Spanish instructor here at
T.L. Hanna High School. This is my fifth year teaching at Hanna, and I am very excited to begin this new school year!
Since Spanish is only learned through constant practice and reinforcement, your child can expect to have homework almost
every night. Although there may not be any assigned homework, your child should study the material learned in class
every day to help reinforce the material learned in class. Please take a moment and go over with your child the syllabus
and course rules and expectations on my website or on a hard copy before FridayJanuary 22nd. (The student will receive
a homework grade for this signed paper). I am available by e-mail (emanuelasosa@anderson5.net) or by phone (260-5110)
to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to schedule a conference with me, please feel free to do so at
any time during the school year.
Your child’s grades will be available through the Parent Portal online. You can see guidance to set this up. These grades
will be kept as up to date as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to have a wonderful and exciting year with you and your child.
Sincerely,
Ema Mateica-Sosa
(return this part to me by Friday, January 22nd, 2016)
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