Native Speakers Spanish - Level I

 

South Cobb High School

Native Speakers- Spanish Level 1 Course Syllabus

2021 - 2022

Empowering Students for Leadership and Service in a Global Society

      Reaching out & Moving Forward Toward Student Success!

 

 

Señora Quinn                                                                                                 Location : Room 302

School Phone #: (770)-819-2611                                                          Email: arianne.quinn@cobbk12.org

Blog:  clasedequinn.blogspot.com

                                                                                                        

 

I.               Course Description         This course focuses on the development of communicative competence in reading, writing, speaking and listening; as well as on understanding of issues of identity of heritage speakers of Spanish in the United States. Students will also develop an awareness and understanding of Hispanic cultures, including language variation, customs, geography, history, and current events.

I am here to help you learn, but this won’t come without hard work on your part. Commit yourself to constant learning and you can succeed!

 

II.             Units of Study      This course will primarily be divided into five  thematic units which will be explored in the target language Thematic Units: 

 

1.     El Repaso-  “Review”

2.     Relaciones Humanas – “Human Relations”

3.     La Vida Contemporanea – “Contemporary Life”

4.     Artes y Letras – “Language Arts”

5.     Desarollo Sostenible- “Sustainable Development”

 

More information on these curricular units may be found at the World Language Section of the Cobb County School District Website. 

 

III.            The Standards        Along with compliance to the ACTFL world language guidelines, this course reflects the five strands of the National and Georgia performance standards for foreign languages: Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. More information regarding these standards maybe found at  www.georgiastandards.org

 

 

IV.            Texts and Resources       Our primary course textbook will be DESCUBRE I: UNIT 5 to UNIT 9 along with an individual student workbook.   Students will also  be required to create online accounts at www.vhl.central.com for this text.  Classwork, quizzes and homework will be assigned via this Supersite. For more information on how to create a student online account, please refer to your student CTLS account. Other web related language sites and hardcopy resources will be provided in class or via my blog clasedequinn@blogspot.com and in CTLS to reinforce or review a given unit.

 

 

V.              The Standards        Along with compliance to the ACTFL world language guidelines, this course reflects the five strands of the National and Georgia performance standards for foreign languages: Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. More information regarding these standards maybe found at  www.georgiastandards.org

 

 

VI.            Texts and Resources       Our primary course textbook will be DESCUBRE 3: UNIT 1 to UNIT 4 along with an individual student workbook.   Students will also  be required to create online accounts at www.vhl.central.com for this text.  Classwork, quizzes and homework will be assigned via this Supersite. For more information on how to create a student online account, please refer to your student CTLS account. Other web related language sites and hardcopy resources will be provided in class or via my blog clasedequinn@blogspot.com and in CTLS to reinforce or review a given unit.

 

 

VII.          Methodology    The methodology for this course is based on a communicative approach, as the most  important aspect of our class is that students are able to speak, read and understand Spanish in the real world furthering their mastery of the language acquired in their native or home settings.  For this reason, our class will be entirely conducted in Spanish. We aim to become independent language users, primarily through our daily reading and writing exercises based on themes that are prevalent in the Hispanic world.

VIII.        Methods of Assessment and Evaluation:  We will use a variety of assessments, systematically designed and implemented to help you progress in the development of your reading, writing and speaking skills in the target language.  Formative assessments, such as quizzes and daily class participation, help further your vocabulary and proficiency goals. Summative assessments, such as unit tests and thematic projects will help evaluate your unit mastery.

 

IX.            Grading policy      Grading categories generally include several of the following: tests, quizzes, homework, projects, and classwork.) All students will have access to weekly grades in synergy. Please refer to your studentvue accounts and the Cobb County School District Website for information regarding your online student accounts.

 

                 Formative assessments ( i.e.  verbal or presentational assessments and quizzes) – 30%

                 Summative Assessments ( i.e. unit tests and or projects) – 60%

    Final Exam/SGM – 10%

 

X.              Cheating Policy:  Cheating occurs any time a student solicits, receives, or offers unauthorized help on any assignment. This includes class work, homework, projects, special assignments, and tests. Whenever a student is guilty of cheating, the teacher shall collect the student's paper, mark a zero for the work and notify the parent(s) and the appropriate administrator. When writing reports, presentations, essays, projects, etc., students must give credit to all sources used, including the internet. If caught cheating, reassessment policy does not apply.

 

XI.            Reassessment Policy:    Any student will be able to retake an assessment if they score less than an 80 on a unit test. Students must attend at least two tutoring sessions prior to reassessment.   Once they reassess, the highest grade they can receive is an 80.

 

XII.          Homework policy          Students are expected to have homework assignments completed at the beginning of the class.  You must complete ALL work assigned for Homework to receive full credit.

 

 

XIII.        Late work policy       Because of the emphasis on oral listening and speaking skills, student attendance and participation are extremely important.   Due to the fast-paced nature of the course, ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE WITHIN THE ASSIGNED TIME FRAME. Exceptions may only be considered with an Excused Absence.

 

XIV.        Make-Up Policy        It is your responsibility to make up work due to an excused absence. Please refer to your CTLS account and our class blog clasedequinn@blogspot.com  regarding any assignments or notes you have missed.    You must turn in your missed work within three days of returning from an EXCUSED absence.

 

XV.          Tutoring – I will be available for tutoring on Thursdays from 3:35 – 4:45 pm  to review any topics. Assignments, or projects that student may need assistance with. Arrangements may be made to meet at an alternative time if discussed previously. In order to request tutoring, students must meet briefly with me beforehand and identify the specific assignment, project lesson or unit to be discussed at the tutoring session.

 

XVI.        Classroom Behavior and Participation:

-Be on time.   Come to class ready and prepared. (Bring your materials every day)

- Be respectful and courteous at all times. Avoid profanity and disrespectful language.

- Students are to follow the behavior code in student handbook.  HOODIES/HATS must be taken off for the entire class. 

-Participate in class daily routine using the target language. A participation and language usage grade will be taken weekly.     Use Spanish. Feel free to participate!

-Do classwork, assignments and projects when requested by the teacher (and on time!)

-Keep your class clean.   Avoid food, drinks, candy or chewing gum. Bottled water is allowed.

- Demonstrate academic honesty by doing your own work—do not copy assignments.   Do not allow others to copy your work.