T.L. Hanna High School Spanish III Syllabus

Teacher: Sandra Camacho-Naundorf

Conference: 4th Block

Contact information: sandracamacho@anderson5.net 864-260-5110 Course Description:

This course is based on the communicative approach. This course develops a basic proficiency in Spanish and

familiarity with The Hispanic culture through practice in the use of the basic language skills and acquisition of

vocabulary. The goals of the course are to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing competency in

Spanish and to strive for a comfortable level of communication in the target language. Real-life applications and

interactions with other students and the teacher are stressed as a means of proficiency in communication.

Culture study of Spanish-speaking people helps to make students aware of the current global and historical

significance of the language being studied.

Required materials: Chromebook; Textbook: Buen Viaje 3. Editorial: Glencoe- McGraw Hill; Spanish-

English/English Spanish dictionary (optional), and notebook.

I will use authentic materials (print, audio, digital) as much as possible.

Course Objectives:

The following objectives were taken from the South Carolina Foreign Language Curriculum Standards issued

by the state of South Carolina.

1. Students will communicate in languages other than English.

2. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures.

3. Students will make connections with other disciplines and acquire information.

4. Students will develop insight into the nature of language and culture.

5. Students will participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.

Grading Policy:

The grades are recorded in the grade book and the Power Teacher System. The students will have daily (class

work, homework and quizzes) and major grades (tests and exams).

The percentages for each category are:

Class work- Quizzes - Minor projects =30% - Quizzes may not be announced. Be prepared.

Homework = 10%

Test (At the end of each chapter, usually biweekly) - Major projects = 50%

9 Week Exam = 10%

The State Grading Scale:

A – 100-90 | B – 89- 80 | C – 79 -70 | D – 69- 60 | F – 59 - 0

Behavioral Expectations

1. Students are expected to respect everyone in the class.

2. Students are expected to be in their seats ready to get started when the bell rings.

3. Students are expected to bring all necessary materials to class.

4. Students should participate in class activities.

5. Students are expected to stay in their seat until they are dismissed.

Consequences

First Offense - Warning (recorded by the teacher)

Second Offense – Call parents

Third Offense – REFERRAL **

**A REFERRAL MAY BE WRITTEN AT ANYTIME WITHOUT PREVIOUS WARNING FOR ANY MAJOR

INFRACTION.

Important Information.

Test day: A test is designed to assess a student’s understanding of the material. The student will know

beforehand what to expect on the test. Before giving the test, the teacher will clearly explain what to do

on the test and will answer any questions; however, after passing out, or opening the test online, the

teacher will not answer any questions. If a student is caught talking or cheating in any way, for example

using any kind of electronic devices not authorized (including cellphones and Chromebooks) while taking

a test, the student will receive a grade of 0 for that test. Parents will be contacted as well.

Substitutes: All work done with a substitute will count.

Cell phones, MP3 player/IPOD or similar: it is not allowed the use of any of these devices in class

unless it is used for an educational purpose and authorized by the teacher. In case of any violation

regarding the use of any of the above-mentioned devices, the disciplinary procedure set up by the school

will be followed.

Late work

Assignments are due at the beginning of the class. Homework will not be accepted late. To earn a

100 for homework it must be completely done. To earn a 50, you must have 50 % or more done.

Less than 50% done earns a 0 since homework is graded based on completion. Late projects and

papers will be penalized twenty points per day.

Make-up work

Students should check the Google classroom/ handout folder when returning from an absence.

Students have a week to make-up work missed from excused absences. Tests should be made up

within a week also. If a student returns the day a prescheduled test is given, only students with

excused absences can elect to make-up the quiz/test within a week. Students with unexcused

absences will take the quiz/test as scheduled with the class.

Tutoring: Power Hour is a free tutoring/study hall for students. It occurs on Mondays and Thursdays

each week in the 500 hall. Students are able to make up test, work on homework, projects, use the

computers or receive tutoring in any subject they may be struggling in. We encourage students to

attend power hour. Transportation is free for those who need it. Students must sign up in the guidance

office if they need the bus to take them home. Tutoring is also available after school in the classroom if

previously scheduled with the teacher.

Procedures

Class will begin immediately after the bell rings. Students will work on a bell ringer that will be on the

board each day.

Students are to take care of any personal needs before class begins (Example—sharpening pencils,

restroom, water, etc). Only emergency situations should interrupt class.

It is the student’s responsibility to come to class prepared. It is advisable to have some “study buddies”

in order to keep current with assignments. Assignments will also be posted on my webpage.

It is the student’s responsibility to complete any work missed due to an excused absence. You may

see me before or after class to get missed assignments and/or schedule missed tests/quizzes. Do not

ask for missing work during instructional time. Work not made up within 5 school days will result in a

zero.

I want you to excel in class and will help you in any way to grasp the subject matter. If students (or

parents) have concerns, ask BEFORE any tests or quizzes. All students are expected to take

assessments on the assigned day. Being absent the day before a test/quiz is not an excuse for not

taking the assessment.

I will be available for extra help most days before or after school. I will not be available on Tuesdays.

Although an appointment is not required, it is advisable to check with me to make sure I do not have a

previous commitment.

Students should refrain from having any materials on their desks that do not pertain to Spanish

class. Such materials may consist of food/drink, personal items, telephones and work from other

classes. Food and drink are not allowed in the classroom and will be thrown away. The school wide

policy on phones will be employed. Work from other classes will be held until the end of the school

day (or longer, depending on the situation).

When I am talking it is time for you to STOP talking. Talking or disruptive behavior while

someone else is talking will not be tolerated and will result in discipline.

Students should remain upright during the class period. Even if a student finishes a test/quiz early, it is

not acceptable to rest on the desktop.

Please inspect your desk upon arrival. If there are any markings or other types of damage (gum or

writing, for example) please alert me and I will address the situation.

Carefully review all tests/quizzes before turning them in. If a student skips a section, he/she will not

be given an opportunity to retake the missing portion and it will be marked incorrect.

Presentations, skits, listening activities and dialogues may be graded as tests. Be prepared. No

reading allowed in these type of assessments.

Students must have a minimum of a B to advance to Spanish IV.

TENTATIVE SYLLABUS FOR SPANISH 3- Honors weighted

Main linguistic aspects Main Topics

First

Section

I. Present tense

a. irregular verbs

b. stem changing verbs

c. irregular yo forms

II. Adjective agreement

a. position of adjectives

b. Ser vs. Estar

III. Comparative and Superlative

forms

a. tan/tanto como

IV. Reflexives

a. true reflexives

b. idiomatic reflexives

c. reflexive verbs that change meanings

d. reciprocal actions

e. position of reflexive pronouns

f. passive “se”

intercultural awareness

greetings from around the world

cultural tips

dress codes, uniforms, routines

descriptions

entertainment and recreation

hobbies

social interaction through leisure

educational system

language and cultural identity,

linguistic dominance & multilingualism

the importance of being bilingual

Main linguistic aspects Main Topics

I. Preterit vs. Imperfect

II. negative/affirmative

expressions

a. clothing vocabulary

III. Future tense/conditional tense

por/para

Gustar/verbs like Gustar

V. Perfect tenses

a. present perfect

b. pluperfect

c. past participle as an adjective

History of Spain

fashion

food and water: global warming, climate change,

natural disasters

History of Ancient Civilizations: Mayas, Aztecs,

Incas.

Main linguistic aspects Main Topics

Second Section

I. Progressive tenses a. present progressive b. imperfect progressive c. vocabulary—professions II. Pronouns a. prepositional pronouns b. direct object c. indirect object d. position of pronouns e. 2 pronouns together III. Commands a. Affirmative/negative tu command b. affirmative Ud./Uds command

Health and beauty concept

News reports

Giving directions

Suggestions, advice: environmental issues

Most representative Hispanic artists/authors

Idiomatic expressions.

Hispanic cuisine

c. nosotros commands d. negative commands e. position of pronouns with

commands IV. Present subjunctive a. concept of subjunctive b. formation c. with verbs of will/volition d. with impersonal expressions e. with emotion f. doubt vs. certainty g. after the relative pronoun “que” V. Hispanic art/literature

Please, contact me if you have any question or concern. Sincerely,

Sandra Camacho-Naundorf Spanish Teacher Foreign Language Department Head sandracamacho@anderson5.net Homework No. 1

A. Show your parents/guardians this document. B. Ask them to read it carefully. C. Please, ask them to fill out the slip I gave to you in class. See below. D. Bring the signed slip back to me, and earn your first 100

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