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Grades 11, 12
Course Description:
I.
In Spanish III, students put into practice the skills learned in
Spanish I and II. They are encouraged to speak the language as much as
possible. Writing assignments further improve their writing skills.
Grammar is reinforced through the use of exercise books. Culture is
taught through the use of films, slides, books, cooking and guest
speakers.
Students will cover the
following material: review present and past tense, review preterite
versus the imperfect, future, and conditional. The material will cover
object pronouns in greater depth and students will learn the subjunctive
mood.
II.
Oral requirements
Students will be required to talk with a conversational partner for a
minimum of 30 minutes outside of class.
III.
Grading procedure
A.
The grading scale will follow school procedure as it is explained
in the handbook.
B.
A point system will be used in class. A point value will be given
to each assignment, test, and project.
IV.
Tests and Evaluations
A.
Quizzes and daily work 15-35 points.
B.
Vocabulary quizzes 30-50 points.
C.
Unit tests 125-200 points.
D.
Semester Final – comprehensive written exam…20% of final grade.
V.
Class requirements
A.
Please bring your own textbook, workbook, pencil, and paper to
class each day. No Borrowing!
B.
Each student is responsible for each day’s assignment. If you
know ahead of time that you are going to be absent, get the assignment
for me. If you can’t talk to me, you can call a friend who is in the
class to get the assignment. You will be expected to take quizzes or
tests immediately upon your return to class unless you were sick.
In that case you have one extra day to make up the work. Homework
assigned for the day you were absent will also be due upon your return
unless you were excused due to illness.
C.
It is very important that you participate orally in Spanish as
much as possible. Much of the oral work will be evaluated.
D.
Plagiarism is not allowed for homework and for some reports. Do
not make use of the translator service on your computer. Your objective
should be to learn to speak and write Spanish…not to just copy it.
E.
Tardiness to class will result in class detention. If you are
delayed in a previous class, please bring a note signed by the other
teacher.
F.
Please do not ask to leave the classroom for anything other than
an emergency.
G.
Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a zero.
VI.
Text: Abordo Textbook and workbook.
I hope that this
year is a very good year for our class. I am willing to help all of you
succeed in any way that I can. I will be available for extra help before
school after 7:00 or after school. Buena suerte. |
