A la clase de español Welcome  to  8th  Grade  Spanish  I!  

This   year,   we   will   work   together   in   this  next  phase  of  your  study  of  Spanish.     In  this   course,   you   will   expand   what   you  can   do   in   the   language   and   what   you  know   about   the   cultures   that   speak  Spanish.      

Some   of   the   topics   we   will   explore  include:  • Family  &  personal  descriptions  • Nutrition  &  exercise  • House  &  chores  • Clothing  &  accessories  

PARTICIPATE!  A   variety   of   different   activities   are  planned   in   order   to   make   learning  Spanish   both   functional   and   fun!     Be  prepared   to   play,   sing,   move,   act,  converse,   write,   and   create   –   all   in  Spanish!    This  is  a  class  where  you  will  be  encou raged   to   pa r t i c i pa te   and  experiment  with  the  Spanish  language.      

I   will   be   speaking   Spanish   90%   of   the  t ime,   and   at   first,   you   may   not  understand   every   word.     That’s   to   be  expected.    Part  of  learning  a  language  is  trying   to   make   sense   of   what   you   hear  and  read,  and  then,  trying  to  respond.

                                                             (s-­‐PEE-­‐tee-­‐ah)  

deborah_espitia@hcpss.org  (443)  364  -­‐  8OLE

Señora Espitia

COMMUNICATION  By  the  end  of  Level  I,  you  will  get  the  main  idea  &  some  details  as  you  listen  to  &  read  Spanish.    You  will  be  able  to  speak  &  write  using  memorized  words,  phrases,  short  sentences,  &  even  paragraphs.

BIENVENIDOSESPAÑOL I 2014-15

CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL • CLARKSVILLE, MD 21029

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CULTURE  &  COMMUNITIES  You  will  explore  Spanish-­‐speaking  cultures  -­‐  practices,  products,  &  perspectives  -­‐,  &  you  will  extend  your  learning  beyond  the  classroom.

CONNECTIONS  &  COMPARISONS  You  will  learn  Spanish  through  the  context  of  other  content  areas,  such  as  health  &  nutrition,  art,  or  social  studies.    You  will  also  compare  the  Spanish  language  &  culture  to  your  own.

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Photos by D. Espitia

¿QUIÉN SOY?

NACÍ  EN:    Mainz,  Alemania  

CUMPLEAÑOS:    28  de  marzo  

EDUCACIÓN:      • Johns  Hopkins  (MS  Gifted  Ed)  • Millersville  (BS  Spanish  Ed)  • Valladolid  (España)  

EXPERIENCIA  EN  HCPSS:      • 2013  -­‐  Presente:  Clarksville  MS  • 1999  -­‐  2013:  WL  Coordinator  • 1996  -­‐  1999:  River  Hill  HS  • 1985  -­‐  1996:  Atholton  HS  

OTRA  EXPERIENCIA  DE  PROFESORA:      • 1983  -­‐  1985:  Hampton  City  (VA)  • 1981  -­‐  1983:  Cape  Charles  (VA)  • 1977  -­‐  1981:    Peace  Corps  Colombia  

MÚSICA  FAVORITA:    Cumbia  

COLOR  FAVORITO:    Azul  

FAMILIA:      Víctor  Ángel  (esposo)       Paola  Giovanna  (hija)

BE  ENGAGED!  In   order   to   learn,   you   must   be   an   active   participant   in   the  process.     This  means   that   it   is   crucial   that   you  be   involved   in  every  lesson  at  all  times.    Answer  and  ask  questions,  volunteer  to   participate   in   demonstrations   and   discussions,   and  cooperate  with  group  members.    Be  prepared  for  class;  bring  all  your  materials  and  completed  assignments.  

BE  PRESENT!  In   order   to   learn,   you   must   be   present   -­‐   both   physically   and  mentally.     It’s   difficult   to   make   up   work   missed   in   a   world  language  classroom.    Most  of  what  takes  place  during  class   is  listening   to   Spanish   being   spoken,   then   responding   through  speaking.    These  communicative  interactions  are  impossible  to  re-­‐create  when  you  are  absent   from  class.     If   you  do  have   to  miss   a   class,   please   check   our   Edmodo   site   for   updates   and  assignments:   www.hcpss.edmodo.com/home.       You   can   also  contact   me   directly   through   Edmodo,   or   via   my   contact  information.  

BE  RESPECTFUL!  You  have  the  right  to  a  safe  learning  environment  and  you  are  also  responsible  for  maintaining  such  an  environment.    Be  the  person  you  want  others  to  be.    In  addition  to  the  CMS  discipline  policies,   the   following   procedures   allow   Spanish   class   to  operate  with  few  disruptions:  

• 1st  Warning  -­‐  Verbal  reminder  to  be  on  task  • 2nd  Warning  -­‐  Yellow  Card:  Talk  to  Sra.  Espitia  after  class  • 3rd  Warning  -­‐  Red  Card:  Parent  contact  &  lunch  

detention  

BE  CONNECTED!  We   will   be   setting   up   accounts   with   various   websites   to  supplement  what  we  do  in  class.    These  websites  include,  but  are  not  limited  to:  • Realidades  I  Online  Textbook    • Edmodo    (a  sheltered,  online  classroom  management  system)  • Twitter    @SraEspitia    (follow  me  for  resources  in  Spanish)  

Students  are  responsible  for  following  all  HCPSS  Policies,  including  these:  • Use  these  sites  for  educational  purposes  only.    Everything  posted  is  relevant  and  

appropriate  for  school.  • Keep  usernames  and  passwords  secure  and  do  not  share  them  with  other  students  

for  any  reason.  • Access  only  those  websites  approved  by  Sra.  Espitia  while  in  class.

GRADING POLCIY

CHECK OUT THE CMS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO !PARTICIPATION  &  

CLASSWORK  Includes  engagement  in  class  activities  &  oral  

participation

50% ASSESSMENTS  

Includes  quizzes,  tests,  performances,  &  projects

40% !HOMEWORK  

Includes  online  items  and  choice  board  selections  

(Follows  the  CMS  Homework  Policy  as  outlined  on  the  CMS  

WEBSITE  )

10%

KEYS TO SUCCESS

PARENTS OR GUARDIANS IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR STUDENT’S

EDMODO INFORMATION, PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL REQUEST !Include  in  the  subject  line  your  student’s  

first  and  last  name.

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Note  that  personal  technology  devices  must  be  put  away  and  in  sleep  mode  during  class,  unless  otherwise  instructed.