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Town
School for Boys
Eighth Grade Spanish
2007-2008
Señora Cvar
and Señorita Smith
¡Bienvenidos
a la clase de español!
Course Description:
Building on the knowledge gained in the first three years of Spanish at Town
students communicate more fluently and learn to use several new tenses and
expand their vocabulary. The class is conducted in Spanish. We review basics
and then through simulating real-life situations continue to learn
grammatical structures in context along with Hispanic culture. En Español,
level 2 is our text, along with the workbook and the Take Home Tutor CD.
Additional activities are used to enrich the curriculum. They include games,
songs, films, computer programs, 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, level 2 and workbook. Also, magazine: Ahora
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 Wednesdays. 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.
Final Exam
counts as 10% of the second semester
grade.
Lastly:
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.
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