Welcome to Spanish level 2! This year will be both exciting and challenging as you continue your studies of the Spanish language and culture. You will continue to build upon what you already know to increase fluency. There will be conversations, games and even virtual trips. There will be even more opportunities to read and write in Spanish to show off everything you know. There will be many opportunities to speak Spanish, so remember don’t be afraid to make mistakes! We learn from the process and what’s most important is that you practice speaking. Active participation in class is one of the best ways to be successful in language! ¡Tenemos que hablar!
Our World Language philosophy:
Input is always comprehensible.
Navigate with vocabulary.
Students self-select language based on their linguistic needs and interests.
Proficiency is the goal.
Instructors are risk-takers too.
Risk-taking is nurtured and supported.
Errors are a positive step in language learning.
I. Materiales Escolares:
II. Tarea:
· Class participation will include: (a) participation (this includes being on task, participating in class discussions, and working well with others) (b) attentiveness; (c) in-class assignments; (d) class behavior; (e) group work.
· Arrive on time and be seated in your assigned seats when the late bell rings with Spanish notebooks on the desk ready to start!
· Begin the assignment quietly on the board (Hagan Ahora) as soon as the late bell rings.
· Raise your hand if you have a question/contribution to the lesson.
· Writing notes and doing homework for other classes will not be tolerated.
· Respect one another and the teacher.
· Food, drinks and hats are not permitted in class.
· Electronic devices can only be used at times when designated for class activities; otherwise they should be stored away and out of sight.
V: Las Notas:
Your grades will be determined from the following requisites:
Our World Language philosophy:
Input is always comprehensible.
Navigate with vocabulary.
Students self-select language based on their linguistic needs and interests.
Proficiency is the goal.
Instructors are risk-takers too.
Risk-taking is nurtured and supported.
Errors are a positive step in language learning.
I. Materiales Escolares:
- 1 large (1 ½ inch) 3 ring binder with paper (not to be shared with other subjects)
- 4 dividers (Apuntes (notes), Tarea (homework), Pruebas/Exámenes (Quizzes & tests), Repaso (Review))
- Pens & pencils
- Index cards and/or an application such as Quizlet to create index cards.
II. Tarea:
- Homework will count as 10% of your overall grade and will be assigned regularly and is due the following day unless otherwise instructed.
- Homework will be checked daily.
- There will be penalties imposed for late and missing homework assignments. If you are absent you must make up the homework in a timely manner.
- The study part of your homework is also important.
- You are required to attend class every day.
- All rules for attendance, cutting, lateness and passes are in the Student Guide you have received. You are responsible for knowing these rules and following them.
- One warning for lateness will be given; continual lateness will result in detention with the teacher.
· Class participation will include: (a) participation (this includes being on task, participating in class discussions, and working well with others) (b) attentiveness; (c) in-class assignments; (d) class behavior; (e) group work.
· Arrive on time and be seated in your assigned seats when the late bell rings with Spanish notebooks on the desk ready to start!
· Begin the assignment quietly on the board (Hagan Ahora) as soon as the late bell rings.
· Raise your hand if you have a question/contribution to the lesson.
· Writing notes and doing homework for other classes will not be tolerated.
· Respect one another and the teacher.
· Food, drinks and hats are not permitted in class.
· Electronic devices can only be used at times when designated for class activities; otherwise they should be stored away and out of sight.
V: Las Notas:
Your grades will be determined from the following requisites:
- Homework (classwork and participation are included) 10%
- Quizzes 40%
- Tests 50%
- Projects –will count as a quiz.