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Grades 10, 11, 12
Course Description:
Students will expand on their basic foundation in
Spanish grammar and conversation. The main objective is to increase
students’ comprehension of written and spoken Spanish. They will
concentrate on improving the speed and accuracy of their Spanish
pronunciation. Culture study will continue to be an important part of
the class.
Prerequisite: Spanish I (recommended C in
Spanish I)
I.
The following outlines the general course objectives for the
year.
A.
Students will continue to work on the Spanish sound system with
emphasis on phonetic sounds, accent, and speaking.
B.
Students will increase their active vocabulary and continue to
grow in passive, reading vocabulary.
C.
Students will learn the conjugation of regular and irregular
verbs in the preterite.
D.
Students will learn how to conjugate in the imperfect and future
tenses.
II.
Grading Procedures
A.
The grading scale will follow the school procedure as it is
explained in the Handbook.
B.
A point system will be used in class. A point will be given to
each assignment, quiz, test, or project.
C.
If a student has a failing grade, he/she must see the teacher to
work out a plan to raise the grade. All assignments must be completed in
the grade book...and the students will be required to retake certain
tests and quizzes. The student must also work with a tutor or study
partner on a regular basis.
D.
III.
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.
IV.
Class requirements
A.
Each student must bring a textbook, workbook, pencil, and paper
to class!
B.
Each student is responsible for each day’s assignment. You are to
exchange phone numbers with another student so you can call to get the
assignments if you miss class for a dental appointment, soup kitchen,
game, etc. YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO MAKE UP TESTS/QUIZZES IMMEDIATELY
UPON YOUR RETURN TO CLASS UNLESS YOU WERE SICK. In case of illness you
have one day for each day of illness to make up the work.
C.
It is very important that you orally participate in drills. Some
oral work is graded.
D.
Students will have some form of assignment almost every day. It
is important that the student do his/her own work if anything is to be
learned. However, study partners are highly encouraged as long as
neither student simply copies the work. DAILY WORK IS WORTH FIVE POINTS.
E.
Classroom behavior that interferes with the learning of others
will not be tolerated.
V.
Textbooks
The students will
complete The Glencoe Bienvenidos textbook and the first four
units of A Bordo, the second year book.
The students will be
expected to purchase their own copies of workbooks for the two textbooks
used in class. |
