Señora Berger
D102
Grew up in Iowa
Attended ISU for undergraduate studies
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Master’s in Education: ASU
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Curriculum and Instruction
Emphasis in English as a Second Language
Master’s in Education: NAU
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Spanish and K-12 Education
Study abroad program to Cuernavaca, Mexico
Administration/Principalship
Highly Qualified in Spanish
Endorsement in English as a Second Language
and Structured English Immersion
Personal life: married with a 6 month old
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organized
 Be an advocate for yourself
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Check Infinite Campus, ask questions, e-mail,
chunk your studying, reach out for help if needed
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cram for an assessment the night
before!!!
 HW
 Save your back—no need to carry your
Spanish book back and forth from home!
In a foreign language each level is based on the foundations built in
previous levels. Notice that each level gets a little narrower and a little
deeper. This directly reflects the amount of information and depth of
material learned in each level.
AP Spanish
4/5
Spanish 3
Spanish 2
Spanish 1
**Students
must master
the
foundational
levels in order
to be
successful in
the subsequent
levels**
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Foundational
Front loaded with lots of vocab
Intro to culture
Teaching grammar patterns
• Present tense
Simple conversation, listening,
reading and writing
Basic grammar skills
Some instruction in Spanish
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Still lots of vocabulary
Reiterating patterns
Intermediate grammar skills
• More verb categories
• More verb tenses
Continuation of grammar
Intermediate conversation,
listening, reading and writing
Increased instruction in Spanish
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Specialized and higher levels of
vocabulary
Complex grammar structures
Complex conversation, listening,
Reading and writing skills taught
Majority of instruction in Spanish
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Similar to level 3H but more in depth in
all areas
Students continue to work on complex
structures
More complex vocabulary and ideas
Class conducted entirely in Spanish
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Analyze
Critique
Investigate
Synthesize
Class culminates in students challenging
the AP Exam
My pass scores were 100% last year
Class conducted entirely in Spanish
 HW=practice
 Destinos
 Literature (1/semester)
 Tests (1/unit)
 Quizzes (~4/unit)
 ~2 vocab; ~2 grammar
 Listening
 Speaking
 Writing
 Games
 15 minutes a night of work
*****Diagnostic*****
First day assessment
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Class will be conducted in Spanish
Off-the-cuff speaking
Presentations
HW=practice
Destinos
Literature (3 novelas)
Tests (1/unit)
Quizzes (~4/unit)
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~2 vocab; ~2 grammar
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Games
30 minutes a night of work
*****Diagnostic*****
First day assessment
Credit can be earned through Chandler Gilbert Community College
If you have any questions, head to the computer lab to see the CGCC at 7:50
this evening.
Accuplacer Testing Dates:
Tues., July 29th and Thurs., July 31st in the PC Lab after school until 4:30
Dual Enrollment RegistrationRepresentatives from CGCC will be here on Aug. 7th
$84/credit hour + $15 registration fee each semester ($351/semester for
Spanish)
C- or better required to receive credit
Note: Students who do not provide their registration forms during the
designated due date to ACP are responsible for bringing their paperwork to
Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Steps to complete:
 Create MEID
 Take a Placement Test
If you have not taken and met/exceeded the High School AIMS
test, need to pass ACCUPLACER placement tests in order to
register.
 Fill out Student Information Form
 Submit Registration Packet at ACP or CGCC
Complete the Dual Enrollment Registration Form and submit it to
Sra. Berger by July 30th, or turn it in at the CGCC Admissions and
Records office
Pay Tuition
Pay online by logging in to your Student Center at
my.maricopa.edu and clicking the "Make a payment" button under
the "Finances" section. Using this option allows you to pay all at
once or sign up for the monthly payment plan
 Payments can also be made in person at the Chandler-Gilbert
Community College or by calling the Cashier's Office at 480-7327312 and having your college ID number ready.
 Check
their agendas—are they writing down
their homework/when an assessment is
coming?
 Ask them what they are studying
-Can they explain the concept?
 Vocabulary help
 www.classzone.com
 Helpful websites on my webpage that
students can utilize
 Encourage them to attend tutoring if needed
-Mondays 7:25-7:45 or by appointment
 Weighted
Categories:
 Tests/Quizzes-60%
 Skill Reinforcement-40%
 Unscored Skill Reinforcement-0%
(communication tool)
 Small (3-5 question) Pop Quizzes may occur
 Tests and quizzes will remain in my room.
You may make an appointment to view your
child’s assessments if necessary.
I
want the students communicating with me
 If you have questions, please ask your child
first. They should be able to answer your
questions. If they can’t, ask them to talk to
me. Then, if you still don’t have an answer,
please email me.
 We strive to teach students to advocate for
themselves
 Try not to rescue them by bringing projects,
papers, etc.
 Sign-up for e-alerts and check the portal
often
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3 inch binder—to be shared with all classes
2-pocket folders (6—one for each class)
Divider tabs (6; 1 for each class)
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You may want to purchase more to have sub-categories within
each subject
a highlighter
a blue or black pen
a #2 pencil
3x5 cards (if that’s how they will do vocabulary)
An organization system for your vocab cards
a red pen
College rule loose leaf paper
a weekly planner (provided by the school)
a set of dry erase markers
access to a working computer, printer and internet
 Spanish
Club Mondays from 7:47-8:08
(SUCCESS)
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Please consider donating Box Tops for Education!!
 National
Spanish Exam—If interested e-mail
Mrs. Michaelson to join.
 Questions?????
 -box
tops
 -white board markers
 -tissues
 Anti-bacterial cleaning wipes
 -paper towels
 -napkins
 -hand sanitizer
 -red pens
 -beads, feathers, art and crafts supplies
 -candy for game rewards
 -5X8 flashcards