BIENVENIDOS! WELCOME!
I am thrilled that you have chosen to continue studying Spanish. Spanish continues to be one of the fastest growing and most widely spoken languages in the world. It is also increasingly common to hear Spanish spoken here in the lower Mainland as many immigrants and migrants from Spanish-speaking countries arrive in search of a new home and new opportunities
I teach Spanish using a method called Teaching with Comprehensible Input (TCI). In other words, I want you to understand what you hear (in Spanish) and then apply this knowledge to your own Spanish output (speaking & reading) As you know, this is possible through attentive listening, active participation, and by speaking in Spanish as much as possible! This year we will incorporate more advanced language structures and expressions into our daily work and you will also be tasked with more group and independent work. It is my expectation that you use Spanish to communicate at all times with me, and with each other, unless instructed otherwise.
We will also continue to explore the cultural diversity of the world’s Spanish speaking peoples, for example through film, art, music, dance, poetry, and food and to learn about the contemporary issues that shape life for Spanish-speaking peoples abroad and here at home. I believe it is more important than ever to foster empathy and build solidarity with people around the globe, and learning a second language is one path towards this goal.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS - ROARS
As your teacher, it is my RESPONSIBILTY to:
As a student, it is your RESPONSIBILITY to:
Behave in a way that shows RESPECT for:
Take OWNERSHIP for your learning:
Bring a positive ATTITUDE to what we do together. In this class we will be telling a lot of (often silly) stories together. These are our TPRS rules. You can maximize your own and others learning during these stories by…
Because this is a split grade class I also ask that you mentor/assist students in Spanish 11 when appropriate and model ROARSY behaviour in this classroom.
Help maintain a physically and emotionally SAFE learning environment in the classroom.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
COURSE FEES
Nothing initially, although small fees may be collected through the year for food/other related activities.
EVALUATION:
Term Marks:
20% Student Engagement –student self-evaluations and teacher evaluations (TPRS rules)
25% Interpretive Communication –student understands what they hear/see in Spanish (listening, reading)
25% Interpersonal Communication –student can communicate spontaneously in Spanish (written, oral)
15% Presentational Communication – student has time to plan, rehearse, edit, reflect prior to communication
15% Cultural Connections and Intercultural Learning –cultural activities and reflections
Final Marks:
Term 1: 20%
Term 2: 30%
Term 3: 30%
Final Exam: 20%
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I am thrilled that you have chosen to continue studying Spanish. Spanish continues to be one of the fastest growing and most widely spoken languages in the world. It is also increasingly common to hear Spanish spoken here in the lower Mainland as many immigrants and migrants from Spanish-speaking countries arrive in search of a new home and new opportunities
I teach Spanish using a method called Teaching with Comprehensible Input (TCI). In other words, I want you to understand what you hear (in Spanish) and then apply this knowledge to your own Spanish output (speaking & reading) As you know, this is possible through attentive listening, active participation, and by speaking in Spanish as much as possible! This year we will incorporate more advanced language structures and expressions into our daily work and you will also be tasked with more group and independent work. It is my expectation that you use Spanish to communicate at all times with me, and with each other, unless instructed otherwise.
We will also continue to explore the cultural diversity of the world’s Spanish speaking peoples, for example through film, art, music, dance, poetry, and food and to learn about the contemporary issues that shape life for Spanish-speaking peoples abroad and here at home. I believe it is more important than ever to foster empathy and build solidarity with people around the globe, and learning a second language is one path towards this goal.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS - ROARS
As your teacher, it is my RESPONSIBILTY to:
- Behave in a way that demonstrates RESPECT for myself, others, the environment, property, time, and rules.
- Take OWNERSHIP for delivering engaging and thoughtful lessons that enable students to meet the curricular objectives for the course.
- Have an ATTITUDE in class that encourages positive results and makes everyone feel welcomed.
- Ensure the classroom supports all learners in an inclusive and academically rigorous space.
- Provide a physically and emotionally SAFE learning environment.
As a student, it is your RESPONSIBILITY to:
Behave in a way that shows RESPECT for:
- Yourself: Be honest and do quality work. Any cheating will not be accepted, and an automatic '0' will result. This most definitely includes online translators. This also includes obvious help from native speakers of Spanish.
- Others: Respect the diversity in our classroom and learning needs of your classmates. Set appropriate boundaries. Racist, homophobic, sexist comments are not tolerated.
- Time: We have a limited amount of time together to learn Spanish so don’t waste it! Arrive on time to class. If you are late twice in a row you will write me a letter. If you are late three times in a row we will chat with the administration.
- Property: Take care of things (whether they belong to you, your neighbour, me, or our school). Do NOT write on the desks. Arrive at class with the supplies you need (pen/pencil, paper, binder)
- Rules: Know the rules for both our school (ROARS) and our class rules.
- The Environment…Reduce, reuse, recycle and repair!
Take OWNERSHIP for your learning:
- Attendance: You are expected to come to class every day and be prepared to work. A note from home is required for every absence. Remember, to learn a second language, you need to be here!
- Tests/Assignments: It is YOUR responsibility to re-schedule any missed tests and quizzes and get in any late assignments due to illness. These must also be accompanied by a note from home explaining your absences.
- Extra help: Please come and see me whenever you have questions or need extra help. My door is always open on Day 1! (I am not at school on Day 2). My email address is: [email protected]
- My Website/Onenote Class Notebook: Use it! Course outlines, information and assignments will be posted here.
Bring a positive ATTITUDE to what we do together. In this class we will be telling a lot of (often silly) stories together. These are our TPRS rules. You can maximize your own and others learning during these stories by…
- Sitting up
- Keeping your eyes up front
- Writing down EVERYTHING that you see on the board
- Only speaking in Spanish when we are telling stories, no social talking or cellphone use!
- Responding with enthusiasm to the story and my questions!
Because this is a split grade class I also ask that you mentor/assist students in Spanish 11 when appropriate and model ROARSY behaviour in this classroom.
Help maintain a physically and emotionally SAFE learning environment in the classroom.
- Ensure your belongings are stored safely and keep all electronic devices out of sight. No phones. No phones. No phones. Nada. Unless you want me to take them!
- Work cooperatively and respectfully with all classmates
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Speak and write in Spanish with increasing confidence, creativity, sophistication and accuracy. The goal is not to master all elements of grammar and vocabulary, but for students to be able to use the language for communication.
- Use a range of vocabulary and expressions to describe or narrate events, situations, and experiences past, present and future, discuss & debate topics of interest, and communicate personal needs, emotions and desires.
- Expand usage of language expressions from stories and novels to reading, writing and speaking.
- Extract information from a story and respond to questions orally and in writing.
- Read several short novels in Spanish and interpret authentic documents in Spanish.
- Extend understanding of Spanish and Latin American culture and contemporary issues.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
- 3-ring course binder with 4 section dividers (Vocab, Daily Work, Writing, Handouts)
COURSE FEES
Nothing initially, although small fees may be collected through the year for food/other related activities.
EVALUATION:
Term Marks:
20% Student Engagement –student self-evaluations and teacher evaluations (TPRS rules)
25% Interpretive Communication –student understands what they hear/see in Spanish (listening, reading)
25% Interpersonal Communication –student can communicate spontaneously in Spanish (written, oral)
15% Presentational Communication – student has time to plan, rehearse, edit, reflect prior to communication
15% Cultural Connections and Intercultural Learning –cultural activities and reflections
Final Marks:
Term 1: 20%
Term 2: 30%
Term 3: 30%
Final Exam: 20%
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