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Town School for Boys

Sixth Grade Spanish 2007-2008

Mrs. Gonzalez-Crane and Ms. Smith

Course Description:  Through fun, active, learning activities four times a week, students continue to work on their fluency and cultural understanding of Hispanic cultures using the textbook, workbook, computer program and video series, En Español, level 1A.  Additional activities are used to enrich the curriculum. They include games, songs, films, stories, skits, un-graded journal writing and cultural readings.  Tests, quizzes, and other important assignments will be kept in a portfolio in the classroom that students and parents are welcome to view at any time. 

Text:  En Español 1A and workbook.  Also magazine:  Que Tal.

Materials needed:  A binder for assignments and class notes, loose-leaf paper, index cards, pen and pencil.

 Extra Help:  Extra help is provided after school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 Grading System: 

 Participation and class work 40%

Participation is being respectful, being attentive in class, listening to the teacher and classmates as well as taking part in the class in a constructive manner. During pair work or small group work participation is staying on task and speaking only in Spanish.  Participation also includes being prepared for class with homework, binder, paper, workbook, and a pencil.  There are additional copies of the text book kept in the Spanish classroom for student use during class.  Therefore, students are encouraged to save room in their backpacks and leave their copy of the book at home. 

Quizzes/ Tests/ Projects 30%

Quizzes and tests are given on Thursdays.  Spelling, grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension are tested.  Some quizzes will be unannounced.  Project grades will be weighted as two quiz/test grades.  Project expectations vary and will be explained in detail when assigned. 

Homework 30%

Homework is given each class period and must be turned at the beginning of the following class period, unless otherwise specified.  Exceptions will be made for excused absences.  Homework that is late one day receives a 15% reduction in credit.  Homework that is late by two days receives an additional 10% reduction in credit. Students can find one-week assignment sheets on the Web page.  Homework is graded using the check plus/minus system.  A check plus is excellent, a check is good, and a check minus is satisfactory.  Students may be required to re-do unsatisfactory homework.

Most importantly:  Practice every chance you get! Watch TV in Spanish, listen to Spanish radio stations, check out Spanish sites on the internet and try thinking in Spanish and have fun!  Enjoy the cultural richness of our city and check out events in the Hispanic community.