Mrs. Núñez-Hernández
3rd Yr Spanish
Fall 2010- Spring 2011
COURSE SYLLABUS
OBJECTIVE: The Third Year course seeks to develop ALL four language skills:
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will develop the ability to
comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish. Acquire vocabulary and grammatical
structures that will enable them to read, write and have a conversation in Spanish.
Students will develop the use of Spanish to express ideas orally with accuracy and
fluency through the ACTIVE participation of in class discussions. The main purpose of
this class is to prepare students to be able to handle taking the advanced courses
available the following year.
OUTLINE:
A. Vocabulary, Grammar and Reading ~
1.
Students will keep a running list of new vocabulary words
they encounter as they read and discuss in class. There is also
a preset list of common vocabulary words that will be handed
out, in addition to the vocabulary lists in each chapter.
Vocabulary quizzes are given DAILY.
2.
There will be an extensive concentration on the basic points of
grammar and verb conjugations with emphasis on areas where
Spanish and English conflict, as well as on the finer
grammatical points that will contribute to an increased ability
to write and speak correctly, with minimal interference from
the English language.
3.
Students will be assigned homework every night on a range of
topics and vocabulary. We will cover short stories and
newspaper articles in addition to the readings in the textbook.
B. Listening comprehension ~
1. The class is primarily conducted in Spanish to improve the students'
ability to comprehend the spoken language.
2. Students will listen to conversations in Spanish and respond correctly
to oral and / or written questions on the material.
3. Comprehend oral questions and respond appropriately and quickly.
4. Summarize orally or in writing after viewing a Spanish Language
film.
5. Respond spontaneously to random questions posed in class.
C. Speaking ~
The student will
1. Speak extemporaneously on a given topic using appropriate
vocabulary and accurate grammar.
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Both initiate and participate in conversation on an everyday topic.
Improvise orally, based on a series of cues.
Make oral presentations on prepared topics (with or without notes).
Paraphrase and / or summarize a reading passage.
Discuss in Spanish materials read in class or as homework.
Participate in a discussion based on an oral presentation.
Be evaluated based on the form, content, and frequency of their
participation in class discussions. Participation grades are the
equivalent of an in-class exam. Students are also encouraged to
evaluate their own progress "realistically" throughout the semester.
D. Writing~
1. Students will compose essays of 100+ words on a topic that must
demonstrate organization, grammatical accuracy, extent and
appropriateness of vocabulary and idioms, as well as general stylistic
quality.
2. Essays and Article Summaries are required both in and outside of
class. Topics for the in-class essays are unannounced; but students
are told when they will be required to write in class.
3. Grading of essays for the first semester, students will receive two
grades on each essay one for form and one on content.
E. Notebook & Homework~
All students must have a 8 ½ x 11 loose leaf notebook. NO SPRIAL
NOTEBOOKS! Your everyday notes MUST include the appropriate
heading written on the board daily. Please keep a neat and organized
notebook.
Mi nombre es Juan
Hoy es Jueves
Lección # 1
8 de septiembre 2010
All students are REQUIRED to do their OWN homework on a daily
basis. Homework calendars are provided at the beginning of each
month/and on my website to ensure that absence is not an excuse for
homework. Each student MUST have his/her own homework folder at
all times. Homework will be spot checked at any point during the
lesson and throughout the semester. Everyone's folders will be
checked, if a student is not prepared he/she will not receive a passing
notebook or homework grade.
F. Internet activities~
Each student is REQUIRED to visit my page on the internet specifically
geared toward reinforcing the skills developing in class. One should
work on the page consistently during the semester. Maintain a folder of
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Fall 2010- Spring 2011
activity to prove your work. The page is crucial to development of
additional vocabulary and grammar development. Use it often!
G. Informes ~
Each student will present informes (oral reports) to the class throughout
the duration of the school year. The topics are based on the chapter
projects, culture related, or based on a reading for the class.
H. ONLINE INTERNET PROJECT~
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT WILL BE HANDED
OUT SEPARATELY. THIS IS A YEAR LONG PROJECT!
I. MIDTERM & Final Exam
All students in 3rd Year Spanish take a uniform mid-year in January. In
class, everyone takes a practice regents exam at the end of the first
semester. The written section of the exam is given over a 3 day period, an
oral part will be administered prior to the written section.
J. Individual consultation
This is an important component in the course. Students are encouraged
and responsible for discussing their projects and their compositions
among themselves and / or on a one-to-one basis with me. I will inform
you of my free periods and where I can be found. I am also available via
Internet at [email protected] . Please note this e-mail is strictly
for you to inquire regarding class discussions or concerns. This e-mail is
NOT to be used to send me instant messages I will block you! Remember
I am your teacher not your friend, please refrain from sending me "funny
forwards you think I need to read". This is to be used as a means of
communication between you, your parents and me, which means do
NOT give it to a friend so they can harass me over the Internet. Anyone
that violates the true purpose of communicating with me over the net will
be written up in school as well as lose this type of personal
communication with me. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE MY EMAIL ADDRESS TO YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN. I WILL
ACCEPT THEIR E-MAILS TO DISCUSS WHATEVER THEIR
CONCERNS MAY BE.
K. ATTENDANCE~
POOR
ATTENDANCE
IS
HIGHLY
DETRIMENTAL
TO
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN THIS COURSE. ATTENDANCE IS
MANDATORY!
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Mrs. Núñez-Hernández
3rd Yr Spanish
Fall 2010- Spring 2011
SCHOOLWIDE Absence procedures have changed before you provide me an
official note from your parents it requires verification from the attendance office.
Be sure to address that prior to bringing it to me.
Lateness to any class is detrimental to your grades. The first 3-5 minutes of the
course are dedicated to a daily vocab quiz which will be missed if you arrive late
regularly. See Section A. REGULAR LATENESS PARTICULARLY TO 1 st & 2nd
Period will not be tolerated.
*MOST IMPORTANTLY*
YOU MUST SPEAK IN SPANISH IF YOU RESIST SPEAKING SPANISH
IN CLASS BY CONSISTENTLY RESPONDING OR INITITATING
CONVERSATIONS IN ENGLISH :
1. YOUR PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY AND INFORMED
OF YOUR LACK OF PARTICIPATION IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE.
2. SEMESTER GRADES WILL BE SERIOUSLY AFFECTED.
NOW THAT WE UNDERSTAND ONE ANOTHER, LET’S HAVE
“¡ UN BUEN AÑO !” 
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