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2008-2009 Spanish I, III H and IV AP Course Syllabi Señora
Chapa Instructor: Sra. Diana Chapa
Conference: 7 pd.- 3:00 –
3:50 Tutorials:
Wednesday 7:45 a.m. &
3:50 p.m. (Please set up an
appointment) Email: dchapa
@lcisd.org Room Number: 2807 Course Overviews Spanish
1 serves as an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Basic listening, speaking, reading,
viewing and sharing skills are developed.
Communication skills are the primary focus of this course. At the end of Level 1, students will be
able to express themselves and engage in simple conversations in Spanish within
the limits of their knowledge of vocabulary and
structure. Spanish 3 H students will continue to engage in listening, oral and written assignments including everyday situations and solving daily problems. Students will also acquire new vocabulary and grammar tenses. Grammar will be covered mainly through application of the spoken language. Writing, culture and the geography of Spanish-speaking countries will be used to reinforce the spoken language. Spanish
IV AP is intended for students who wish to develop proficiency and integrate
their language skills, using authentic materials and sources. Students who enroll should already have a
basic knowledge of the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking people and
should have attained a reasonable proficiency in using the language. The
AP Spanish Language course should help prepare students to demonstrate
their level of Spanish proficiency across three communicative modes
(Interpersonal [interactive communications], Interpretive [receptive
communication], and Presentational [productive communication]), and the 5 goal
areas outlined in the Standards for
Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century (Communication, Cultures,
Connections, Comparisons, and Communities). This course is meant to be comparable to
fifth and sixth semester (or the equivalent) college and university courses that
focus on speaking and writing in the target language at an advanced
level. The
student will: -
Engage
in oral and written exchanges to socialize, to provide and obtain information,
to express preferences and feelings and to satisfy basic
needs. -
Present
information in oral and written form in a variety of
formats. -
Demonstrate
an understanding of practices and products of the people of the cultures
studied. -
Use the
language to obtain, reinforce or expand knowledge of other subject areas in the
school, community and beyond. -
Understand
the inter-relationship of languages and cultures. -
Use
word recognition skills to read and listen for comprehension, identity the main
idea, acquire information and expand vocabulary skills with a variety of
materials. Major grades including tests and long term assignments: Academic/Honor : 60% Minimum of 4 major grades and AP: 70% Minimum of 4 major grades Minor grades including homework, classwork and quizzes: Academic/Honor: 40% Minimum of 6 minor grades and AP: 30% Minimum of 6 minor grades. Work
Penalty (as per student
handbook) 20% off
if 1 day late 50% off
if 2 days late Will
not accept after 3 days late Attendance,
Class Rules and Keys to Success Attendance
is extremely important in a foreign language. When you come to class, remember that
you have to come on these terms: -
You are
expected to participate and cooperate. -
We work
as a class. -
Arrive
on time and be seated before the tardy bell rings. -
Use
class time for Spanish work only. -
Bring
all materials to class everyday. -
Let the
teacher know when you need additional help or
explanations. -
Maintain
high expectations for yourself. -
Follow
all school rules in this class. -
Be
respectful to each other. Foster
High School Tardy Policy: Tardies: (Start over each
semester) 1st
Tardy - Warning 2nd
Tardy - 5 Hours Saturday
Detention 3rd
Tardy - 1 day ISS, Parent Contact
and Student Contract 4th
Tardy - 3 Day ISS and Parent
Conference 5th
Tardy – Suspension and Pending meeting with principal Make up
Work The
foreign language testing day is on Friday and the make up day is on Monday. Please make arrangements if you have
missed a test. This is your
responsibility! Notebook Students
are required to keep a notebook for Spanish work only. The notebook should be divided into the
following 6 sections: -
Calentamientos/Warm-ups -
Vocabulary -
Student
Workbook -
Grammar
Notes -
Daily
Assignments/Homework -
Quizzes
/Tests
There
will be occasions when you may use your notebook for a quiz, so it is advisable
to keep it organized and up to date with assigned
work. Calentamiento/Warm-up This is
an activity that students are to begin working on as soon as you enter this
class. All students should be in
their desks on the warm up when the tardy bell rings. These need to be dated and kept in the
appropriate section in your notebook.
Students are expected to correct their answers when they are discussed in
class. Supply
List ( to be replenished as needed) Everyone
must have: - 2 in. 3 ring
binder - dividers
- Spanish/English
Dictionary - 2 dry erase
markers - 1
highlighter - notebook paper with a pen
and pencil - 1 Lg. glue
stick - 1 box of
Kleenex I am
looking forward to starting a new year with you! Sra. Diana
Chapa
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