Spanish I, 2020-2021

Spanish 1 Syllabus, 2020-2021

Teacher:  Ms. Shrum,  Room 234

 

Class Expectations: Be Responsible!

Be Respectful!

Class Values:  Participation, Persistence, Enthusiasm, Positivity

 

Email: [email protected]

 

 

Grading System

 

Our SysteM=  Total Points

Late work Still accepted, if you complete and turn it in, by the next class meeting…along with some extra practice I’ll assign you.

 

SUPPLY LIST

• Heavy-duty, 2" or larger, 3-ring binder • 4 notebook dividers • Notebook paper • Pack of washable markers • 2 ultra-fine, dry erase markers • Small dry erase eraser or cloth for that purpose • Pack of 3x5 index cards • Pack of pre-sharpened pencils • Small, manual pencil sharpener • Two highlighters (of two different colors) • Pair of student scissors • Earbuds

 

 

 

Quarter I:   Online Textbook: ¡Qué Chéveré! Unit 1- 2A

 

Communication:  Students will begin to develop their ¨Spanish Superpowers¨ by listening to and imitating useful, conversational Spanish. 

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Comparison: Students will compare and contrast etiquette and customs from Latin America with those of their own family.

 

Connection: Students will sharpen their power of observation by examining the ¨Español You Already Know¨, via cognates and comprehensible input.

 

Culture: Students will explore the Hispanic influence in the U.S., from past to present, including the world of comic books and superheroes.

 

Students will utilize www.emcpassport.com, via clever.com, www.classzone.com and www.quizlet.com to complete problem-solving and application activities.

 

 

 

Spanish 1: Quarter 2: Online Textbook: ¡Qué Chévere! Unidad 2B-3B

 

Communication: Students will recognize and identify places in a city-town and practice asking for and giving directions in Spanish..

 

Connection:  Students will explore various opportunities in our community and state, for connecting with Hispanic businesses and cultural experiences.

 

Culture, Connection, and Comparison: Students will explore our neighbor to the South, México, and be able to name specific locations and explain why they’d like to visit them.

 

 

Students will utilize www.emcpassport.com, via clever.com, www.classzone.com and www.quizlet.com to complete problem-solving, and application activities.

 

Quarter 3: Online Textbook: ¡Qué Chévere! Unidad 4A-5A

 

Comunication: Students will utilize Spanish to discuss their families and the fun things they like to do.  Students will learn how to express their feelings about different types of electronics and technology.

 

Culture and Connection:  Students will recognize, pronounce, and use Spanish numbers as they role-plays face-to-face bargaining situations.

 

Comparison: Students will compare exchange rates and currencies between the U.S. and countries of Latin America.

 

Students will utilize www.classzone.com and www.quizlet.com to complete problem-solving  and application activities.

 

 

Quarter 4: Online Textbook: ¡Qué Chévere! Unidad 5B-6A

 

Communication:  Students will develop the ability to describe themselves and others in Spanish.  They will recognize, pronounce, and utilize Spanish months and dates to schedule an event.

 

Culture: Student pairs/teams will research the Quinceañera tradition and put together an event proposal for a Quinceañera. They will produce a powerpoint of their event plan to share with the class.

 

 

 

Students will utilize www.classzone.com and www.quizlet.com to complete problem-solving and application activities.