La clase de español 1
Señora Sherry S. Osborne
NLHS 606-862-4699 rm. 215
Planning Period: 9:35-10:45
[email protected]
Spanish is a COLLEGE PREP ELECTIVE. IF you choose to take the course, you will do the work to pass that requires nightly studying to be
successful in class, particularly with the new vocabulary and grammar that must be memorized. Electives don’t have readers, scribes or collaboration
beyond a 504 or IEP. *Your work must be legible to earn credit. Typed or copied work is only acceptable for instances when you cannot write such
as a hand or wrist injury. You will attain an acceptable degree of proficiency in the Spanish language in the four skill areas of listening, speaking,
reading and writing. You will be able to comprehend spoken and written Spanish, express ideas orally and in written form with accuracy and
fluency, have an increased vocabulary and understanding of the language, and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Hispanic Culture.
TEXT
REQUIREMENTS
¡Exprésate!, Spanish, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 2006.
SPANISH CLASS ONLY
70 ct notebook, pencils for exams
2 pocket folder to keep all returned work in
Jaguar Classroom Procedures
Prepared
Be in your seat ready for class with your work out.
Respectable
Listen, pay attention. Don’t talk when I am speaking, or when a classmate is reading or asking a question.
Involved
Participate appropriately in class every day- sleeping is UNACCEPTABLE.
Dependable
Show up to class, please don’t skip or miss purposely, it will only hurt you. No participation credit earned for days missed.
Ethical
Have pride in your work, don’t cheat or copy, you will get caught. Do not write on desks or you will pay for their destruction.
Notas (Grades)
You get graded by points. Late work will be accepted for 24 hours for a grade of up to 50% if it is forgotten, in the locker etc.. I don’t have make
up zeros at midterm or finals. The only make up work I grade besides a 1 day tardy is for excused absences. All projects are due on the due date,
please be prepared. There is a limited amount of time to have presentations and no time for tardiness. Homework is for home. When we correct
homework you may not sit there and expect to get credit by copying answers, you will be in the English Dept office doing your work. Ask questions
during class and take good notes to be prepared for homework when it is given out. Sometimes what is simple to me is as clear as mud to others.
Please ask me questions before it hurts your grade.
Examenes/projectos/pruebas (tests/projects/quizzes)
 Typically 100 points, but will vary depending on complexity.
 Pop quizzes are frequent to make sure you are studying your
notes and vocabulary nightly.
 Take home exam are only accepted on the due date, no credit is
given if you have an unexcused absence when it is given or due.
 Blue and Green cards can NOT be used for an exam.
 Failure to be prepared for the project when called upon will
result in a zero, I don’t make exceptions.
Tarea (homework)= ALWAYS study VOCABULARY.
 Bring your notebook DAILY.
 Book work is to be in the book work section, dated in
Spanish,(dd/mm/yyyy) & labeled with the page and
assignment number and header in Spanish & English.
Ejemplo: 12/24/13 Pg.7 Ejercicio 2
¿Cómo te llamas? What’s your name?
Participación (Participation) = Sleeping= NOT
 3 tardies or 3 times being unprepared times = write up.
 You are EXPECTED to participate in work, daily act., etc.
 Alternative assignments are NOT available for participation.
 Refusing to do an assignment is a trip to Principal’s office.
Only excused absence participation points can be made up with a
pre- approved extra credit assignment.
Saliendo la clase no es un derecho! (Leaving class isn’t a right!)
One out at a time with my permission and your pass.
10 x10 rule- you can’t leave the 1st and last ten minutes of class
You lose the ability to leave class with misbehavior/disrespect
.
NOTE: I dismiss you and I don’t allow people to stand up
around the door before the bell rings.
Ausencias y el trabajo –(Announcements and work)_
 It is YOUR responsibility to check the board for work.
 You are not excused from bell ringers in your notebook.
 You’re responsible for copying all make up notes.
 Making up absent homework is to be completed
AT HOME.
 Missing a review is not an excuse from an exam or quiz.
 If a project was due the day you were gone, be prepared to
present as soon as you are back.
Celulares-(cell phones) against the rules between 8:15-3:00
I take any cell phone that I see.
We may use them on certain assignments, but I say when.
Mentira (Cheating)
Automatic trip to office for copied work.
Emergencias (Emergency)
In case of a fire, students are to meet me in our designated meeting
area at the flag pole. Stay with our class and ME.
Las bebidas y la comida (Food & drinks)
School policy-outside drinks are NOT allowed, nor is food.
I do not allow anything to drink in my class that is does not have a
lid, unless there is a documented medical reason to have
food or drink besides water.
In the case of a fiesta, anything besides water must be finished in my
room, or dumped down a sink.
Chicle (Gum) not allowed.
Look under the desk- It is GROSS. Sadly other students ruined the
opportunity for you.
USEFUL RESOURCES
www.spanishdict.com
www.studyspanish.com
Please sign in class that you’ve read and understand the
expectations I have for my Spanish students. I will sign the class
syllabus paper stating that I have read and agree to my
responsibilities in Mrs. Osborne’s Spanish classes.
Librito
You will have one in-class day to write vocabulary in your “librito”
after finishing the exam.
SBDM Approved North Laurel High School
Spanish Class Policy
The study of Spanish is sequential and cumulative in nature.
It is essential that there be mastery of fundamental material before students continue to advanced study.
Kentucky college entrance requirement: minimum admission standards for state colleges and universities require two credits in a single foreign
language. Competitive colleges and universities often expect a sequence of study beyond the two-year minimum.
Proficiency: Developing language proficiency is a long-term commitment. Proficiency in a second language is a very marketable skill and provides
a competitive edge in a host of careers and occupations.
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To be eligible for Spanish I, a student must have at least
a true sophomore standing.
He or she must have a C in their latest English class.
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In order to go on to Spanish II, a student must have at
least a C+ in Spanish I.
AP Spanish Language: Intended for students who wish to develop proficiency and integrate their language skills, using authentic materials and
sources. Students who enroll should already have a basic knowledge of the language and the cultures of Spanish speaking peoples and should have
attained a reasonable proficiency in using the language.
The Commonwealth Diploma requires an AP foreign language.
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In order to go to AP Spanish, a student must have at
least an B in all semesters of Spanish I & II
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The student must have the recommendation of the
Spanish II teacher.
Buena Suerte!
Benchmarks and Performance Standards:
A student who has successfully completed Spanish II:
· Use appropriate vocabulary to exchange information about current or past events (e. g.,
information from newspapers or magazine articles; programs on television, radio, or video).
(Content Standard #1)
· Use appropriate vocabulary. (Content Standard #1)
· Understand all forms and styles of speech. (Content Standard #2)
· Summarize in writing the content of various texts (feature magazine or newspaper articles,
short stories) (Content Standard #3)
· Be able to present a point of view. (Content Standard #3)
· Demonstrate understanding of information and concepts presented in written form on a variety of topics
(Content Standard #4)
· Demonstrate a working knowledge of world geography. ( eg., locates on a world map countries where the
target language is spoken; names and locates significant geog. features of countries where the language is
spoken). (Content Standard #5)
· Identify and analyze different cultural practices and shares personal cultural knowledge.
(Content Standard #5)
· Research and expand his/her knowledge of important historical and contemporary figures.
(Content Standard #5)
Suggested Course Outline:
The following is a suggested outline for meeting the objectives of Advanced Placement Spanish.
*Subject to changes
Suggested Course Outline:
The following is a suggested outline for meeting the objectives of Spanish I. *Subject to changes
Chapters 1, 2, 3
North Laurel High School
Objectives
Chapter 1
Alphabet
Greetings and goodbyes
Asking questions
Introducing someone
Numbers 0-31
Chapter 4, 5, & 6
Spanish I 70 minute lessons
Chapter 7, 8
Chapter 9 & 10
Scope & Sequence Semester I & II
Standards
Resources
Assessment
§114.23 a.2.A-H
Samples from
National Standards:
Communication
Cultures
Textbook:
¡Exprésate!,
Level 1
Quizzes, tests, projects,
daily work, puzzles,
oral, written, listening,
performance, reading,
research,
Using numbers
Telling time
Days, months, seasons
Saying where you are from
Subject pronouns
Present tense of ser
Punctuation marks and written accents
Fine art of Salvador Dalí
Chapter 2
Describing friends
Numbers 32-100
Likes and dislikes
Asking about birthdays
Ser with adjectives
Gender and adjectives agreement
Question formation
Nouns and definite articles
Preposition de
Fine art of Orlando Santiago Correa
Chapter 3
Sports and leisure activities
Talking about what you and others do or want to do
Everyday activities
Frequency of activities
Gustar & querer
Present tense of verbs
Weather expressions
Fine art of Carmen Lomas Garza
Chapter 4
School supplies
School events and classes
Elective classes
Saying what you have and need
Discussing classes and school
Talking about plans
Inviting others to join you
Indefinite articles
Present tense of tener
Ir + a + infinitives
Tag questions
Passing & failing courses & schedules
Fine art of Tomás Povedano
Chapter 5
Family members
Describing people & relationships
Possessive adjectives
Stem changing verbs
Rooms & furniture in the house
Chores
Where you live & neighbors
Responsibilities
Negation
Hispanic surnames & extended family
Fine art of Isidoro Molleda
Chapter 6
Lunch foods & restaurant foods
Describing food
Table setting
Commenting on food
Taking an order and making polite requests
Offering suggestions
Direct object pronouns
Informal commands
Ser and estar
Pedir and server
Preferir, poder, and probar
Hispanic vs US food
Fine art of Diego Rivera
Chapter 7
Daily routine
Personal items
Parts of the body
Talking about staying healthy and fit
Verbs with reflexive pronouns
Using infinitives
Stem changing verbs
Talking about how you feel
Giving advice
Connections
Comparisons
Communities
Textbook other materials (video,
audio, workbook, textbook
website, etc.)
Spanish/English Dictionary
technology (PowerPoint,
documents typed in WORD)
Estar, sentirse, and tener
Negative formal commands
Fine art of Prilidiano Pueyrredón
Chapter 8
Clohting and colors
Asking for and giving opinions or help
Costar and numbers to 1 million
Demonstrative adjectives
Quedar
Expressions of time
Preterite of verbs
Fine art of Dra. Dominica Alcántara
Chapter 9
Holidays and activities/plans
Preterite of verbs
Pensar que
Party foods and activities
Planning a party
Review of direct object pronouns
Conocer a
Present progressive
Fine art of Jaime Colson
Chapter 10
Airport and travel plans and info.
Asking for and giving advice
Reminding and reassuring
Review of preterite tense
Vacation activities
Informal commands
Review of direct object pronouns
Traveling comparisons
Fine art of Juan de la Cruz Machicado