COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Level III language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have completed a Level II course or are at a Novice-Mid to Novice-High level of proficiency. Students use basic language structures with accuracy and recombine learned material to express their thoughts. They are exposed to more complex features of the language, moving from concrete to some abstract concepts. An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. The integration of technology will be used as an important tool in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with the teacher, peers and native speakers. This course is taught for Spanish 3 Honors level according to the Modern Languages Level III. Instruction and assessment will be differentiated in accordance with the American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines to meet the needs of gifted and honors level students. Students at this level will be expected to perform with minimal guided practice and fostering independent learning.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS and RESOURCES

Notebook: 3 ring binder w/paper and dividers

Pencils, Erasers, Highlighter

Spanish English Dictionary/app

USB

GRADING

Homework………….........10% (Extended practice will be assigned on a regular basis. Students are expected to practice daily

outside of class.)

Participation/Class work. 25% (Participation and classwork are an expectation and are assessed in a variety of ways.)

COURSE TITLE HONORS SPANISH 3 - EHS WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Claudia Larrotta

EE 134-135 Email: Claudia Larrotta Google Voicemail: (770) 835-5392 Dr. Claudia Larrotta’s Website

SUBSCRIBING FOR SMS ALERTS Period 1class : https://www.remind.com/join/nube Period 3 class : https://www.remind.com/join/bonito Period 7 class: https://www.remind.com/join/torta

OTHER INSTRUCTOR(S) Tamara Linares

ADMINISTRATOR FOR WORLD LANGUAGES

Mr. Dan Snipes Email: Dan Snipes ( # 770-721-5580)

USEFUL WEBSITES EHS CCSD EDMODO CONJUGUEMOS QUIZLET WORDPLAY

WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT HEAD

Dr. Claudia Larrotta Claudia.larrotta@cherokee.k12.ga.us

COURSE CONTENT

Linguistic content will include topics of grammar and vocabulary essential for intermediate -level conversational Spanish, as determined by the Georgia Performance Standards for Modern Languages, Level III, with differentiation of instruction provided to challenge the honors-level student. Hispanic culture and current events will be explored through authentic materials, technology based tasks, readings, video, current events, cultural projects and foods. Oral and written tasks will be implemented at different levels of complexity and with different amounts of teacher support. Communicative activities focus on the same topics as in on-level Spanish III class, but completion requires different levels of sophistication and a higher and more challenging level of linguistic performance. Technology will be used to provide opportunities to extend language practice beyond the classroom setting. A component in digital literacy is incorporated into the World Language curriculum in order to prepare students as global citizens in the 21st century.

COURSE CONTENT

GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: SPANISH LEVEL III

The course is taught according to the Georgia Performance Standards For Modern Languages lll.

Formative Assessments….25% (Quizzes and projects used to assess student progress throughout the unit.)

Summative Assessments...30% (Tests, both oral and written, and projects are used to determine mastery of Unit Standards.)

Mid-term/Final Exam ......10% (Midterm exam are given at the end of first semester, Final exams are given at the end of second

semester. Each counts 10% of the grade for that semester.)

*Note: Late work policy: Assignments will be accepted up to 3 days past the due date. Late assignments will receive a score

deduction of 10% for each day that the assignment is late. (This does not apply to assignments that are late due to excused

absences.)

ASSESSMENTS

Progress and performance of student language proficiency will be assessed in various ways which include but are not limited to:

presentational speaking, performance assessments, exams, and portfolios.

Students will be formatively assessed often and will have summative assessments at regular intervals throughout the year. All

summative assessments will be announced.

Midterm and Final Exams are scheduled during the school wide exam period.

*Note: SLO (Student Learning Objective) Exams will be given once each semester.

The first semester SLO will be taken as a pre-assessment. (Grade does not count toward semester average.)

The second semester SLO will be counted as a formative assessment.

PAPERS & PROJECTS

Some projects will be done in small groups, others will be done individually. At the time the assignment is distributed, the size of the group applicable to the project and a rubric for how it will be graded will be given. Project –based learning, flexible grouping and cooperative learning strategies will be encouraged throughout.

GRADE RECOVERY

Grade recovery is available to any student who scores below a 70% on any summative assessment or project. Students submitting

incomplete work or students earning a zero on an assignment may not recover the grade. It also must be student initiated; students

must schedule an appointment outside of class with the teacher to determine an individualized student plan for recovering the

assignment. In order to participate, the student must show proof of further, additional preparation that will lead to a significant grade

improvement. This may involve spending additional time with the teacher for remediation or attending a peer tutoring session.

Grades may be recovered up to a score of 70%.

ACADEMIC CODE

PLAGIARISM/CHEATING: The student handbook defines plagiarism as, "deliberately or unintentionally using unoriginal

content without giving credit to its sources. Plagiarism can be, but is not limited to: copying and pasting; paraphrasing; and patch-

work writing. Patch-work writing is defined as a selection of words and information from several sources without providing the

origin of the presented works and without proper, unique context. Plagiarism is not limited to professional or established works,

but is also defined as work obtained from fellow students or past students if the assignment is designed for individual credit."

Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in no credit for the plagiarized assignment. In addition, the student's parent and

administrator will be notified.

The following instances are also considered cheating and are subject to disciplinary action:

i. giving to or taking information from another student during a quiz or test

ii. copying independent homework assignments

iii. allowing a parent, relative, or friend to do your work for you

In the World Language classroom, cheating includes the use of online translation websites and/or apps, and dictionaries,

without the teacher’s direction.

ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS POLICY

Follow rules per CCSD Student Handbook. County policy will be observed. Time allotted for make-up work will be UP TO 10 days

depending on the nature of the assignment and at the teacher’s discretion.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

1. Come to class on time prepared to learn. School policy on attendance and tardiness will be enforced. 2. Participate! Participation is a means of assessment and therefore it is a grade. 3. Be in your assigned seat. 4. If you need extra help talk to your teacher to schedule a tutoring session. 5. Be respectfully cooperative of the teaching and learning environment. 6. Clean up after yourself. 7. Keep cell phones and electronic devices turned off unless directed otherwise. 8. Check your teacher’s website on a regular basis for assignments, resources, and pertinent information. 9. Take ownership of your academic journey!

COURSE PLANNER: (Subject to change)

Month Content Vocabulary Grammar Culture

Aug. 11- Aug. 22 En el consultorio

Body parts, symptoms, health

Imperfect/expressions with se/reflexive/adverbs/ser + estar

El tango, mate, la isla de Pascua

UEQ: How can you express how you feel?

Aug. 25- Sept. 12 El carro y la tecnología

The car and its accessories Computers and electronic products

Imperfect/preterite/por y para/stressed possessive adjectives and pronouns

Tira cómica: El cellular

UEQ: How does one discuss car issues in Spanish-speaking countries? How is technology used in Spanish-speaking countries?

Sept. 22-26 Hispanic Heritage

UEQ: What is Hispanic Heritage month? What are the contributions of Hispanics to our culture? Sept. 29- Oct. 31 Hogar, dulce

hogar The parts of a house; household chores; table settings

Ud. + Uds. commands/present subjunctive/subjunctive with verbs of will and influence

Lectura: ¡Bienvenidos a la Casa Colorada! América Central

UEQ: How do you tell someone to do something? Nov. 3- Dec. 12 La naturaleza The environment

Conservation Subjunctive w/verbs of emotion/ doubt, disbelief and denial/conjunctions

Lectura: Dos fábulas

Dec. 15-19 MID TERM UEQ: How can we protect our natural resources?

Jan. 5- Feb. 13 En la ciudad City life; giving directions Banking and postal needs

Subjunctive in adjective clauses/ tú commands/nosotros commands

Lectura: Esquina peligrosa América Central II

UEQ: In what ways do communities and cities reflect Hispanic culture? Feb. 23-March 27 El bienestar Personal fitness and

well-being Nutrition

Past participles used as adjectives/ present perfect/ past perfect

Lectura: El viaje

UEQ: How do healthy habits differ from culture to culture? April 6- May 20 El mundo del

trabajo Professions and the workplace Job interviews

Future tense/ conditional tense/ past subjunctive

Lectura: Imaginación y destino España

UEQ: Can you discuss your future plans and participate in an interview? May 21-27 FINAL EXAMS