Bienvenidos a la clase de español

This course is an introduction to Spanish 1

Academic goalsTo provide students with an introduction

to World Language that builds a solid foundation of

vocabulary , grammar, and culture.This will enable students to have

success in grade 8

•This course is a 45-day introduction to the Spanish language taken for one semester. Your student will be taking French next semester. At the end of the 7Th grade, the students will choose what language they would like to pursue in 8th grade.

Materials for class

1 three ring binder 1” or bigger w/dividers

180 filler sheetsA pack of 100 3x5 index cards

A good supply of pens and pencils

Textbook

Realidades 1 2008/or later (replacement cost $~77.00)

The textbook will be used only in class

Themes

• Why study Spanish?• Cognates• Maps of Spanish speaking

countries• Greetings• Calendar items

(days/dates/months)• Classroom objects• Weather• Likes/dislikes• Telling time

Grading

point system (total divided by total possible points)quizzes, tests, projects, writing samples, homework,

class productivity, notebook (all worksheets need to be kept for each term- vocabulary sheets

need to be kept in folder for the whole year)quiz points can vary in range depending how challenging they are

A+A+

Homework

Students will get a homework calendar. Homework is also written on the easel/whiteboard

and online.

www.spanishpcis.wikispaces.com

Class size

+/- 30

Seating arrangement

Flexible/assigned seats (notify teacher with special concerns)

Extra help

Tuesday Sra. BorstelSrta. Lovell

Sra. PachecoSra. Sirois

ThursdayHW Club Srta. Lovell & Mlle. Daly

Spanish Club Sra. Pacheco & Sra. McKay

Contact information

sborstel@plymouth.k12.ma.usmpacheco@plymouth.k12.ma.us

jsirois@plymouth.k12.ma.usrlovell@plymouth.k12.ma.us

Call school at 508-830-4450

Progress Reports

Given to the students the first weekof every month.These reports

do not have to be signed!

Items needed

• Pencils/pens• Kleenex/tissues• Handwipes/lysol wipes• Yarn/popsicle sticks- craft supplies• Embroidery floss• Index cards• Dry erase/expo markers• Scissors• School supplies (binders, hole punchers, dividers,

glue sticks)

Parent-Teacher Conferences

•Parent-teacher conferences will take place on December 11Th and December 18Th.

•To sign up call or e-mail your student’s guidance counselor.

•Please do not feel it is necessary to wait for parent-teacher conferences to discuss your child’s progress. You can call or e-mail at any point during the year.

Questions to ask your student• Do understand what you did in class today?

• Are you asking questions in class?

• Are you doing your homework?

• Are you practicing your Spanish every night?

• Are you prepared for tests/quizzes?

• What was your grade on your last assessment?

• Have you gone for extra help?

• Did you do extra credit?