North Quincy
High
Core Courses
Syllabi
North Quincy High School
English
These courses reflect the standards of literature, language, composition and media outlined in the
Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework. The ultimate goal of the English
curriculum is to teach learners how to reason and use language purposefully as they comprehend,
construct, and convey meaning.
Units of literature and composition constitute the organization of the courses of study. Emphasis
on language and reflective thought are an integral part of both the reading of literature and the
composition of ideas through speaking, writing or media. Each semester of English, whether in
literature or composition courses provides a minimum of two open-ended essays and one inquiry
based theme directly tied to the Massachusetts standards. In addition, the canon of authors and
works studied is referenced in the suggested list of works reflecting our common literary and
cultural heritage.
The success of each student, as well as the effectiveness of each course, is measured through
multiple assessment events. The assessments include classroom performance, mid-year and final
examination in all grades, the MCAS testing in grade ten, PSAT and SAT examinations, and the
newly initiated portfolio assessment in selected classes. Additionally the English program offers
two English Advanced Placement examinations, one in the junior year and one in the senior year.
North Quincy High School
English
Grade 9
Ninth grade English courses are all full-year courses providing a balanced program of literature, language and
writing. During the year, batteries of aptitude and achievement tests are administered to assess the student's
ability in language arts. Every effort is made to help each student master the basic skills, as well as to provide
rich experiences in their native language. The following courses are provided in grades nine:
English 9 – Standard - 0102
Ninth grade English emphasizes the review, the continuing expansion, and the practice of basic skills in
grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary development, reading, and composition. The students
become involved in discussion, in speaking, and in listening as well. Ninth grade English involves poetry, the
essay, the short story, and the novel.
Ninth grade English attempts to solidify the basic groundwork in a variety of facts of the language arts to
ensure a high degree of satisfaction and success in later school years.
English 9 – Honors - 0103
Ninth grade Honors English begins a study of the basic concepts of literary criticism, vocabulary, rules of
usage, and principles of composition. Emphasis centers on the improvement of expository writing through
frequent writing assignments based on readings of literature. designed for ninth graders who show proficiency
in English, the course covers literature of all types including The Old Man and the Sea, Johnny Tremain,
and Romeo and Juliet. The development of a mature appreciation of literature and the ability to express this
appreciation in writing is encouraged.
English 9 – Advanced - 0104
Ninth grade Advanced English provides challenging literature and writing experiences for students who have
demonstrated a propensity in the language arts. Such students should demonstrate self-motivated study habits,
a desire to read mature literature, and the ability to express ideas clearly in writing. Reading in poetry, drama,
short stories, essays and novels will include such works as Romeo and Juliet, Watership Down, The Tempest,
and The Old Man and the Sea.
Grade 9 English Syllabi
North Quincy High
School
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 9
McGuinness
Level: A
Points:
5.0
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Watership Down—Adams
The Martian Chronicles—Bradbury
Romeo and Juliet—Shakespeare
Anthem—Rand
A Farewell To Arms—Hemingway
The Iliad—Homer
A Tale of Two Cities—Dickens
The Education of Little Tree--Forrest
Of Mice and Men—Steinbeck
Vocabulary For the College-Bound Student-- Levine
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Expository Writing
A. Topic Sentence
B. Paragraph Styles
C. Thesis Statement
II. Watership Down
A. Concepts: The Hero, Epic, The Journey, The Myth
B. Literary Analysis: Foreshadowing, Quotes, Allusion
C. Major Assessments: Objective Test, Descriptive Essay
III. Of Mice and Men
A. Concepts: The American Dream, Friendship, Ethics
B. Literary Analysis: Narrative Style, Symbolism
C. Major Assessments: Objective Test, Research: The Great Depression
IV. Vocabulary, grammar and usage instruction and tests throughout the year
2nd Quarter:
I. The Martian Chronicles
A. Concepts: Colonization, Fantasy, Ethics
B. Literary Analysis: Episodic Novel, Satire
C. Major Assessments: Objective Test, “What If”—Speculative Essay,
Persuasive Creative Travel Brochure and Oral Presentation of Same
II. Romeo and Juliet
A. Concepts: Fate, Love, Tragedy
B. Literary Analysis: Poetic Devices( Blank Verse, Sonnet, Allusion, Meter,
Rhyme), Irony
C. Major Assessments: Oral Participation, Objective Test, Analytic Essay on
Imagery, Tableaus, Creative Writing –Sonnet
III. Mid-Year Exam (25% of 2nd Term Grade)
3rd Quarter:
I. The Iliad
A. Concepts: Love, War, Morality, The Classic Hero, Values
B. Literary Analysis: Epic Poetry, The Homeric Simile, Oratory
C. Major Assessments: Objective Test, Creative Writing—Epic Similes
4th Quarter:
I.
The Education of Little Tree
A. Concepts: Ethnicity, Values, Discrimination
B. Literary Analysis: Voice
C. Major Assessment: Topical Essay
II. A Tale of Two Cities
A. Concepts: History, Evil, Revolution
B. Literary Analysis: Imagery, Social Commentary
C. Major Assessments: Notebook, Objective Test, Explanation Essay“Doubles”
II.
Final Exam (25% of 4th Term Grade)
Assessment Tools
Portfolios
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Role playing
Open ended questions
Tableaus
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Weekly vocabulary quizzes are averaged and equal 20% of the term grade. Other quizzes (counted
once), tests(counted twice), and essay work (counted twice) are averaged and equal 80 % of the
term grade. Homework is expected to be completed and points are deducted from the term grade
for missing assignments. Makeup work should be done within one week unless there are
extenuating circumstances. Plagiarism is a serious offense and a grade of “0” will result for the
tainted assignment.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 9th grade
Kate Fitzgerald
Level
Honors
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice and Men, Old Man and the Sea, Human Comedy, The
Language of Literature (anthology)
Syllabus:
**Subject to change according to 9th grade book schedule
1st Quarter:
Elements of Fiction: We will review the elements of fiction and identify
them in short stories from the anthology, The Language of
Literature.
Character/characterization
Setting
Plot
Conflict
Theme
Point of View
Tone
Mood
Style
Imagery
Symbolism
Figurative Language
Assessment: Classwork and homework in which the student practices
identifying the elements in given short stories. For example, we will take
passages from stories and draw the scene from the author's use of imagery.
Also, students will read a story and draw the plot diagram and insert the
events of the story into their diagram.
*One comprehensive in class test in which student is given a short story
and needs to identify the elements located in the story.
**During this term we will also have weekly vocabulary quizzes.
Students will be given two-three Greek roots per week. Then each root
will contain approximately 7-10 words. The students are responsible for
these words. This will continue throughout the year. When we have
completed the 25 Greek roots, we will move on to the Latin roots.
*** The five step writing process will also be reviewed and incorporated
in this unit. For example, after studying and identifying the tone of a work,
students will then write a five paragraph essay that answers the question
"What is the tone of this given work and how does the author establish the
tone?"
2nd Quarter:
Unit 1: Poetry
Types of poems
5.0
Verse
Sound/Rhythm
Poetic devices
Assessment: Students will be given various poems (from the 9th grade
anthology) and will identify poetic devices, verse, etc.
Homework/classwork will also involve creating types of figurative
language. Student will be given time to create poems that incorporate the
aspects of poetry covered in class. A test grade will account for the
poetry research project/oral presentation. Students will individually or in
pairs be assigned a poet. We will spend time in the school's Media Center
researching the poet's life and work. Students will analyze 1-2 poems of
their assigned poet. They will identify the aspects covered in class.
Students will then prepare an oral presentation for the class in which they
teach the class about the author's life and poetry.
Unit 2: Grammar During this time we will review the parts of speech,
learn about the verb forms, cover the structure of sentences, and
identify/correct usage problems
Assessment: Students will be given homework and classwork in which
they identify the parts of speech, types of sentences, verb forms, and usage
problems. Quizzes will be given for each area that we cover.
3rd Quarter: We will now refocus on fiction and its elements while reading
novels.
Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway
Prereading includes information about Hemingway's life,
journaling about dreams
Use of setting and imagery in the novel- students will draw
scenes from the novel
Students will identify themes employed in the novel (persistence, caring relationships,
determination, dreams) and write about them in essay format using supporting details
from the text
Characterization- students will observe characters and their
changes, will compare and contrast characters
Assessment: Students will be given nightly reading assignments, which will be quizzed
the following day for a homework grade. Students will be given projects listed above as
quiz grades and will also have written assignments. A final test with objective questions,
short answer, and open-ended response questions will be given.
Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck
Prereading includes information about Steinbeck's life, writing assignments about
what it means to be a friend
Use of symbols in the novel and their significance
Students will identify themes (friendship, dreams, loneliness) and apply it to
situations in their life
Students will analyze the decision made by George regarding Lennie
Students will watch movie version and compare the traits of the actors to the image of
the characters they had formed from reading the book
Assessment: Students will be given nightly reading assignments, which will be quizzed
the following day. Students will also complete work on symbols, themes, and complete a
five paragraph essays that either defends or argues against George's final decision.
Students will also be given a final test that has a few objective items, but focuses more on
open-ended response questions. The five-paragraph paper will also count towards this
test grade.
4th quarter:
William Shakespeare: Students will be introduced to William Shakespeare and
his work. We will focus on Romeo and Juliet.
Shakespeare's life and times (research project in the school's Media Center)
Students will find as much information about Shakespeare as
possible. We will then reconvene in the classroom the next day and
discuss what we know about him.
Sonnets- Students will read and analyze given sonnets by Shakespeare
Shakespeare's English
Romeo and Juliet
Prologue- Students will observe and discuss its function
Characters- Students will track the two families on the wall of the classroom. We
will observe traits, attitudes, and actions of major and minor characters.
Acts 1-5 will be read at home and in class. Students will take part in reading the play.
Each day students will take a role and read.
Identify major themes employed by Shakespeare and found in R&J (love, death,
child/parent conflict, violence, illusion versus reality)
We will watch two versions of the film R&J and compare and contrast their
productions.
Assessment: Students again will be given nightly reading assignments. Students will be
quizzed on reading during the week. Students will also be put in groups and given a
scene to study. The students will take roles and read parts, discuss the significance of the
scene, and set up a staging of the scene. Students will then perform the scene (using their
books if necessary) for the class. They will then discuss the scene and support their
reasons for the staging. Students will be doing a lot of reading and performing during
this unit so class participation will be a test grade. Students will also be given short
quizzes on aspects such as Shakespeare's life. We will conclude the unit with a test on
the play. The major focus will be short answer essay questions and one major essay
question. A vast amount of extra credit will also be offered during this unit.
*Assessment Tools
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks/Class Binders
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Most nights we will have homework. Homework is due the next day unless
otherwise noted and not accepted late. Short term assignments and papers are
accepted a day late with a ten point reduction.
50% Tests, papers, presentation, projects
25% Vocabulary, spelling, grammar quizzes
25% Homework, class participation
As stated above, we will have weekly vocabulary quizzes. Students are also responsible
for the upkeep of the daily journal and class binder. Binder will be checked weekly for a
quiz grade.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 9
Mr. Jorgenson
Level: Honors
Points:
Five
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Of Mice and Men
The Old Man and the Sea
Mythology and You
Wait Till Next Year
Romeo and Juliet
Selected Short Stories
Selected Poetry
Prentice Hall Grade 9 Anthology
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Prentice Hall Anthology, Short Stories
Of Mice and Men {Objective Questions/Essay Exam}
Greek Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exam}
Grammar Development {Weekly Focus Assignments—Weekly Quiz}
Personal Essay {Writing Rubric}
Wait Till Next Year—Independent Novel {Project~Presentation}
2nd Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Romeo and Juliet {Objective Questions/Essay Exam}
Poetry {Objective Questions/Essay Exam}
Greek Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exam}
Grammar Development {Weekly Focus Assignments—Weekly Quiz }
Compare and Contrast Essay {Writing Rubric}
Independent Novel – Classic Titles {Project~Presentation}
3rd Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Romeo and Juliet {Objective Questions/Essay Exam}
Mythology and You {Project~Presentation}
Latin Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exam}
Grammar Development {Weekly Focus Assignments—Weekly Quiz }
Mythology Project—{Project~Presentation}
Independent Novel – 20th Century Literature {Project~Presentation}
4th Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
The Old Man and the Sea {Objective Questions/Essay Exam}
Prentice Hall Anthology, The Odyssey {Objective Questions/Essay Exam}
Latin Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exams}
Grammar Development {Weekly Focus Assignments—Weekly Quiz }
Expository Essay {Writing Rubric}
Independent Novel – Freedom of Choice {Project~Presentation}
*Assessment Tools:
Attendance
Document Analysis
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Video tapings
Rubrics
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework
When homework is assigned, it must be turned in by the due date. Homework that is not turned in by the
appointed due date, may be turned in 24 hours later for half credit. There will be no credit for homework outside
of this boundary. If you have extenuating circumstances, you must speak to me beforehand, not after the fact.
Early communication is essential in receiving full credit.
Grading
Tests, Projects, Papers, etc.
Quizzes
Homework
50%
30%
20%
Test/Quiz/Homework Make-up
It is inevitable that you will miss some school this year and will have work to make-up upon your
return. Our policy gives you three days, upon your return, to make up any outstanding work. For
example, if you missed a Friday vocabulary test and came back on Monday, you will have until the
end of the school day on Wednesday to make it up. Unless prior arrangements are made or there are
extenuating circumstances, there are no exceptions. Again, early communication is the key.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 9th grade
Kate Fitzgerald
Level
Standard
Points:
5.0
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice and Men, Old Man and the Sea, Human Comedy, The Language of
Literature (anthology)
Syllabus:
**Subject to change according to 9th grade book schedule
1st Quarter:
Elements of Fiction: We will review the elements of fiction and identify them in short
stories from the anthology, The Language of Literature.
Character/characterization
Setting
Plot
Conflict
Theme
Point of View
Tone
Mood
Style
Imagery
Symbolism
Figurative Language
Assessment: Classwork and homework in which the student practices identifying the
elements in given short stories. For example, we will take passages from stories and draw
the scene from the author's use of imagery. Also, students will read a story and draw the
plot diagram and insert the events of the story into their diagram.
*One comprehensive in class test in which student is given a short story and needs to
identify the elements located in the story.
**During this term we will also have weekly spelling and vocabulary quizzes. Students
will be given ten spelling words and ten vocabulary words per week. This will continue
throughout the year.
*** The five step writing process will also be reviewed and incorporated in this unit. For
example, after studying and identifying the tone of a work, students will then write a five
paragraph essay that answers the question "What is the tone of this given work and how
does the author establish the tone?"
2nd Quarter:
Unit 1: Poetry
Types of poems
Verse
Sound/Rhythm
Poetic devices
Assessment: Students will be given various poems (from the 9th grade anthology) and will
identify poetic devices, verse, etc. Homework/classwork will also involve creating types
of figurative language. Student will be given time to create poems that incorporate the
aspects of poetry covered in class. A test grade will account for the poetry research
project/oral presentation. Students will individually or in pairs be assigned a poet. We
will spend time in the school's Media Center researching the poet's life and work. Students
will analyze 1-2 poems of their assigned poet. They will identify the aspects covered in
class. Students will then prepare an oral presentation for the class in which they teach the
class about the author's life and poetry.
Unit 2: Grammar During this time we will review the parts of speech, learn about the
verb forms, cover the structure of sentences, and identify/correct usage problems
Assessment: Students will be given homework and classwork in which they identify the
parts of speech, types of sentences, verb forms, and usage problems. Quizzes will be given
for each area that we cover.
3rd Quarter: We will now refocus on fiction and its elements while reading novels.
Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway
Prereading includes information about Hemingway's life, journaling about
dreams
Use of setting and imagery in the novel- students will draw scenes from the
novel
Students will identify themes employed in the novel (persistence, caring
relationships, determination, dreams) and write about them in essay format
using supporting details from the text
Characterization- students will observe characters and their changes, will
compare and contrast characters
Assessment: Students will be given nightly reading assignments, which will be quizzed the following day
for a homework grade. Students will be given projects listed above as quiz grades and will also have
written assignments. A final test with objective questions, short answer, and open-ended response
questions will be given.
Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck
Prereading includes information about Steinbeck's life, writing assignments
about what it means to be a friend
Use of symbols in the novel and their significance
Students will identify themes (friendship, dreams, loneliness) and apply it to
situations in their life
Students will analyze the decision made by George regarding Lennie
Students will watch movie version and compare the traits of the actors to the
image of the characters they had formed from reading the book
Assessment: Students will be given nightly reading assignments, which will be quizzed the following day.
Students will also complete work on symbols, themes, and complete a five paragraph essays that either
defends or argues against George's final decision. Students will also be given a final test that has a few
objective items, but focuses more on open-ended response questions. The five-paragraph paper will also
count towards this test grade.
4th quarter:
William Shakespeare: Students will be introduced to William Shakespeare and his work. We
will focus on Romeo and Juliet.
Shakespeare's life and times (research project in the school's Media Center)
Students will find as much information about Shakespeare as possible. We will
then reconvene in the classroom the next day and discuss what we know about him.
Sonnets- Students will read and analyze given sonnets by Shakespeare
Shakespeare's English
Romeo and Juliet
Prologue- Students will observe and discuss its function
Characters- Students will track the two families on the wall of the classroom.
We will observe traits, attitudes, and actions of major and minor characters.
Acts 1-5 will be read at home and in class. Students will take part in reading
the play. Each day students will take a role and read.
Identify major themes employed by Shakespeare and found in R&J (love,
death, child/parent conflict, violence, illusion versus reality)
We will watch two versions of the film R&J and compare and contrast their
productions.
Assessment: Students again will be given nightly reading assignments. Students will be quizzed on
reading during the week. Students will also be put in groups and given a scene to study. The students
will take roles and read parts, discuss the significance of the scene, and set up a staging of the scene.
Students will then perform the scene (using their books if necessary) for the class. They will then discuss
the scene and support their reasons for the staging. Students will be doing a lot of reading and performing
during this unit so class participation will be a test grade. Students will also be given short quizzes on
aspects such as Shakespeare's life. We will conclude the unit with a test on the play. The major focus
will be short answer essay questions and one major essay question. A vast amount of extra credit will
also be offered during this unit.
*Assessment Tools
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks/Class Binders
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Most nights we will have homework. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise noted and
not accepted late. Short term assignments and papers are accepted a day late with a ten point
reduction.
50% Tests, papers, presentation, projects
25% Vocabulary, spelling, grammar quizzes
25% Homework, class participation
As stated above, we will have weekly spelling and vocabulary quizzes. Students are also responsible for
the upkeep of the daily journal and class binder. Binder will be checked weekly for a quiz grade.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 9
Mr. Jorgenson
Level:
Standard
Points:
Five
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Of Mice and Men
The Old Man and the Sea
Mythology and You
Romeo and Juliet
The Odyssey
Selected Short Stories
Selected Poetry
McDougal Littell Grade 9 Anthology
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Prentice Hall Anthology, Short Stories {Objective Questions/Essay Exam}
Poetry {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Project}
Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exercises/Tests ~ Comprehensive Tests}
Grammar Development {Weekly Lesson/Weekly Quiz}
Personal Essay {Rubric)
2nd Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Of Mice and Men {Objective Questions/Essay Exam}
Romeo and Juliet
Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exercises/Tests ~ Comprehensive Tests}
Grammar Development {Weekly Lesson/Weekly Quiz}
Compare and Contrast Essay {Rubric}
3rd Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Romeo and Juliet {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Project}
The Odyssey {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Project}
Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exercises/Tests ~ Comprehensive Tests}
Grammar Development {Weekly Lesson/Weekly Quiz}
Independent Novel – Young Adult Literature {Project~Presentation}
4th Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
The Old Man and the Sea {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Written Essay}
Vocabulary Development {Weekly Exercises/Tests ~ Comprehensive Tests}
Grammar Development {Weekly Lesson/Weekly Quiz}
Expository Essay {Rubric}
Independent Novel – Freedom of Choice {Objective Questions/Essay Exam/Project}
*Assessment Tools:
Attendance
Document Analysis
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Video tapings
Rubrics
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework
When homework is assigned, it must be turned in by the due date. Homework that is not turned in by the appointe
due date, may be turned in 24 hours later for half credit. There will be no credit for homework outside of this
boundary. If you have extenuating circumstances, you must speak to me beforehand, not after the fact. Early
communication is essential in receiving full credit.
Grading
Tests, Projects, Papers, etc.
Quizzes
Homework
50%
30%
20%
Test/Quiz/Homework Make-up
It is inevitable that you will miss some school this year and will have work to make-up upon your
return. Our policy gives you three days, upon your return, to make up any outstanding work. For
example, if you missed a Friday vocabulary test and came back on Monday, you will have until the end of the
school day on Wednesday to make it up. Unless prior arrangements are made or there are extenuating
circumstances, there are no exceptions. Again, early communication is the key.
Grade 10 English
Syllabi
North Quincy High
School
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 10
Shaw
Level: A
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Dickens, Great Expectations
Buck, The Good Earth
Baldwin, Go Tell It On the Mountain
Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire
Kirkland and Papp, Shakespeare Alive!
Golding, Lord of the Flies
Knowles, A Separate Peace
Hersey, Hiroshima
Miller, Death of a Salesman
Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter
Hemingway, selected short stories
Independent novel
Short stories
Poetry
Grammar and usage
SAT and MCAS preparation
Vocabulary
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
The Good Earth (summer reading)
Assessment
Final test – identifications and short answer
Short story unit
Literary terms and concepts
Narrative
Plot, Exposition, Climax, Resolution
Suspense
Conflict, Complication, Crisis
Theme
Setting
Mood
Tone
Characterization
Character development
Stereotyping
Static and dynamic characters
Stock characters
Flat and round characters
Points:
5
Archetype
Irony
Hyperbole
Point of view, Narrator
Satire
Farce
Allegory
Expository writing
Developing the thesis statement
Developing examples
Writing introductions
Writing conclusions
Assessments
Reading quizzes
Short expository compositions
Unit test – literary terms and applications
Speech on independent reading
Final paper – independent reading and story analysis
Great Expectations
Concepts/Themes
Revenge
Obsession
Guilt, Shame
Social status
Wealth and power
Maturity
Innocence
Selfishness, materialism, greed
Penitence, salvation, forgiveness
Caricature
Decadence
Success
Hypocrisy
Irony
Social reform
Manners
Authorial style
Assessments
Reading quizzes
Final test – identifications
Final paper – motion picture scene comparison/contrast
Hiroshima
Concepts/Themes
Characteristics of non-fiction
Objectivity
Tone
Moral implications of the use of atomic weapons
Assessment
Final test – objective and short answer
2nd Quarter:
The Scarlet Letter
Concepts/Themes
Guilt
Penitence
Hypocrisy
Suffering – physical and emotional
Individual vs. society
Revenge
Community standards
Women’s rights
Ethics and morality
Man’s relationship with “God”
Symbolism
Assessments
Reading quizzes
Final test – identifications and short answer
Final paper – character analysis
A Streetcar Named Desire
Concepts/Themes
Symbolism
Conceptions of sanity and insanity
Illusion vs. reality
Relationship between setting and mood
Principles and techniques of drama
Realism
Assessments
Reading quizzes
Scene interpretation
Final test –open-ended response
Final paper – thematic analysis
Go Tell It On the Mountain
Reading quizzes
Final test – in-class five-paragraph essay on theme or character
Independent novel
Final test – objective
Speech on the novel
3rd Quarter:
Lord of the Flies
Concepts/Themes
Symbolism
Public goods
Naturalism
Loss of innocence
Good vs. evil
Maturity
“the Beast” inside
Assessments
Reading quizzes
Final test – identification and short answer
A Separate Peace
Concepts/Themes
“the Beast” inside
the bounds of friendship and loyalty
Envy
Assessments
Final test – open-ended response questions
Final paper – Thematic comparison: Lord of the Flies & A Separate Peace
Death of a Salesman
Concepts/Themes
The American Dream
Measures of success and failure
Conflicting values
Assessment
Final test- identification and short answer
Hemingway short stories
Reading quizzes
Final paper – Stylistic analysis
Grammar and Usage
Homework and classwork
Quizzes
Final Test – adaptation of the TSWE
4th Quarter:
To Kill a Mockingbird
Concepts/Themes
Courage
Social justice
Discrimination
Racism
Maturity
Individual vs. society
Assessments
Reading quizzes
Historical research project
Speech on project findings
Final test – identification and short answer
Final paper – Thematic and character analysis
Poetry
Oral reading
Close reading
Terms/concepts
Rhythm and meter
Alliteration, assonance, consonance
Imagery
Figurative language
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Paradox
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Assessment
Poem analysis
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Reading quizzes
In-class performance
Scene interpretation
Poetic language
Assessment
Final test – identification and short answer
Shakespeare Alive
Reading quizzes
Cultural life in the 17th century
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
In each quarter, the final grade is calculated based on the average grade of the following
assessments:
Tests
One paper = two test grades*
Three vocabulary quizzes = one test grade
Speech = one quiz grade
Reading quizzes – any grade over 75 does nothing; any grade 50-74 loses one point off the
term grade; any grade 0-49 loses two points off the term grade.
* Papers can be revised at any time before the last week of a quarter. The highest grade
always counts.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 10
Bergman
Level:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A Separate Peace – Knowles
Great Expectations – Dickens
The Scarlet Letter – Hawthorne
Death of a Salesman – Miller
To Kill a Mockingbird – Lee
Making Sense –Potter
Alas, Babylon – Frank
Stories – Jennings
The Good earth – Buck
Hiroshima – Hersey
Lord of the Flies – Golding
Julius Caesar – Shakespeare
Shakespeare Alive – Papp
Detective Novel
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
SAT Introduction
A. Practice diagnostic test
II.
Great Expectations – reading and discussion:
Themes and concepts:
Alienation
Atmosphere
Being a gentleman
Caricature
Coincidences
Concern for status
Contrasting characters
Corruption of wealth
Decay
Dignity
Dramatic Irony
Fantasy
Fear
First person narration
Foreshadowing
Friendship
Guilt
Hard Work
Honors
Points:
5
Imagery
Importance of names
Jealousy
Mysteries
Obsession
People using people
Pretentiousness
Pride
Rationalization
Revenge
Self-delusion
Social criticism
Soap opera
Vicarious experience
Violence
Weakness
MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Open-notebook identification test (characters, themes,
quotations)
III.
The Scarlet Letter – reading and discussion
Themes and Concepts:
Alienation
Ambiguity
Appearance/Reality
Defiance
Dramatic Irony
Evil
Feminism
Greatness as novel
Guilt
Hypocrisy
Imagery
Individual versus society
Irony of situation
Mind/body interaction
Morality
Obsession
Penance
Penitence
Psychology
Revenge
Romance
Symbolism
Verisimilitude
MAJOR ASSESSMENT: Objective test (matching, multiple choice, true-false)
IV.
Vocabulary in context (SAT level words)
ASSESSMENT: - supplying definitions and using each word in a sentence
V.
Personal Introduction Speech
ASSESSMENT Criteria – Voice, Eye Contact, Details, Preparation
(Assessment by teacher and students)
2nd Quarter:
I.
Death of a Salesman – reading and discussion
Themes and concepts:
Ambivalence
American Dream
Country versus city
Escaping reality
Ethics/Morality
Father/Son relationships
Foreshadowing
Friendship
Infidelity
Ingredients of success
Psychological conflict
Social criticism
Symbolism
Tragic Nature
Use of flashbacks
Values
Vicarious experience
Work ethic
MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Varied objective test (Matching, Multiple Choice,
Identification of Quotations, Short Answer)
II.
To Kill a Mockingbird – reading and discussion:
Themes and concepts:
Autobiographical aspects
Civil rights movement
Compassion
Complacency
Condescension
Courage
Dialect
Dramatic Irony
Historical Parallels
Hyperbole
Integrity
Justice
Maturity
Parenting
Point of View
Prejudice
Satire
Setting
Social Justice
Stereotyping
Symbolism
MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Objective test (matching, true-false, multiple choice)
III.
Vocabulary in Context
IV. Grammar (Parts of speech and sentence patterns)
Assessment 0- Identifying above in context
V. general Semantics
Concepts: Map/Territory
Projection
Allness
Indexing
Dating
Either-Or Orientation
MAJOR ASSESSMENT: Midterm Exam: Analysis of semantic principles in a case study; openended essay question
3rd Quarter:
I.
The Good Earth – reading and discussion
Themes and concepts:
Alienation
Concubinage
Conflict with culture
Family
Hard work
Historical parallels
Irony of situation
Morality
Pride
Respect for elders
Status of women
Style
Superstition
Universality
MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Objective test items (multiple choice and true-false) plus
identification of quotations and themes
II.
Julius Caesar – reading and discussion
Themes and concepts:
Altruism
Ambiguity
Anachronisms
Arrogance
Betrayal
Characterization
Courage
Dramatic Irony
Fate
Foreshadowing
Historical Accuracy
Honor
Imagery
Jealousy
Order
Psychological conflict
Rhetoric
Ritual
Sarcasm
Superstition
Suspense
Verbal Irony
No formal assessment – the entire play is done in class.
III.
Shakespeare Alive – reading for homework
Assessment – True-false quizzes
IV.
Vocabulary in context
V.
Short stories/Expository writing
Homework stories and writing topic:
“Haircut” – characterization
“A Time of Learning” – Static/kinetic character
“Nancy” – character stereotypes
“The Quiet Man” – Conflict
“Prelude” – sympathy
“First Confession” – characterization
Final assessment – writing a “perfect paper” on a chosen topic on an additional story
Expository writing emphases:
Title
Topic sentence
Detail in examples
Quoting briefly
Slant
Conclusion
Sentence beginnings and length
4th Quarter:
I.
Hiroshima – reading and discussion:
Themes and concepts:
Background of war
Cultural values and differences
Effects of bombing (Physical and psychological)
Historical facts and background
Irony of situation
Judging the reliability of nonfiction
Morality of bombing
Objectivity of writing
Reactions of people
Tone
Understatement
No final assessment
II.
Lord of the Flies – Reading and Discussion
Themes and concepts
Alienation
Civilization
Epilepsy
Evil
Fear of the unknown
Foreshadowing Imagery
Irony of situation
Leadership
Loss of innocence
Macrocosm/microcosm
Mob psychology
Obsession
Point of View
Power
Sadism
Savagery
Setting
Symbolism
Violence
No Major Assessment – Informal assessment using Lord of the Flies CROSSWORD
PUZZLE (teacher-designed)
III.
Detective Novel – reading and writing
ASSESSMENT - expositorypaper
III.
Lord of the Flies – Reading and Discussion
Themes and concepts
Alienation
Civilization
Epilepsy
Evil
Fear of the unknown
Foreshadowing Imagery
Irony of situation
Leadership
Loss of innocence
Macrocosm/microcosm
Mob psychology
Obsession
Point of View
Power
Sadism
Savagery
Setting
Symbolism
Violence
No Major Assessment – Informal assessment using Lord of the Flies CROSSWORD
PUZZLE (teacher-designed)
IV.
Vocabulary in context
V.
Usage
Areas covered:
Dangling Participles, Gerunds, Infinitives
Intercepted Modifier
Squinting Modifier
Misplaced Adverb
Tardy Use of a Directive Expression
Parallel Structure
Correlatives
Shift in Voice
Shift in Number, Person, or Tense
Illogical Comparisons
Case of Pronouns
Who/Whom
Faulty Diction
Subject/Verb Agreement
Agreement of Pronoun and Antecedent
Possessive before Gerund
Who/Which/That
Possessives
Double Negatives
Verb tenses
Adjective/Adverb confusion
Cliches
Wordiness
Run-on Sentences
Sentence Fragments
Ambiguous Pronouns
Colons and Semicolons
Capitalization in titles
ASSESSMENT: Usage Test, Diction and Usage Interlinears, test of Standard Written
English
*Assessment Tools:
(Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)
Oral presentation Rubrics
Diagnostic testing
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Take home writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
NO WORK IS ACCEPTED LATE UNLESS THE STUDENT HAS BEEN ABSENT (except in
special circumstances). Reading quizzes are given EVERY time an assignment is due. At the
beginning of each term, students receive a schedule of ALL homework due dates.
TERM ONE:
Great Expectations Quizzes – 40%
The Scarlet letter Quizzes – 20%
Final Reading Test – 25% (includes summer reading)
Personal Introduction Speech – 5%
Vocabulary Quizzes – 10%
TERM TWO:
To Kill a Mockingbird Quizzes – 40%; Test – 10%
Death of a Salesman Quizzes – 10%; Test 10%
Vocabulary Quizzes – 20%
Grammar test – 10%
Extra Credit Novel (Alas, Babylon) available in Decemnber – the student may earn three to five
extra credit.
TERM THREE:
The Good Earth Quizzes – 25%; test – 10%
Shakespeare Alive Quizzes – 10%
Vocabulary Quizzes – 10%
Short Stories Homework – 30%
Final Short Story Paper – 15%
TERM FOUR:
Hiroshima Quizzes – 15%
Lord of the Flies Quizzes – 15%
Detective Novel Paper 0 10%
Vocabulary Quizzes – 15%
Usage test 10%
Diction and Usage Interlinears (2) – 20%
Test of Standard Written English – 15%
FINAL EXAM: Vocabulary, Diction and usage Interlinear, Test of Standard Written English
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 10
Bergman
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Great Expectations – Dickens
Hiroshima – Hersey
Death of a Salesman – Miller
To Kill a Mockingbird – Lee
Making Sense – Potter
Impact – Baci
Lord of the Flies – Golding
Julius Caesar - Shakespeare
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
Literary Terms
Impact (short stories) – reading and discussion:
Story and Key Concept:
“Dead Man’s Path” – Irony of Situation
“The No-Guitar Blues” – Point of View, Dramatic Irony
“A Tiger in the House” – Irony of situation, Tone
“The Panther” – Foreshadowing, Atmosphere, Setting
“A Game of Catch” – Theme, Point of View
‘Three Wise Guys” – Tone, Parable, Epiphany
“the Bracelet” – Characterization
“The Sniper” – Irony of Situation, Verisimilitude
“I confess” – Point of View
“The Princess and the Tin Box” – Satire
“What Happened During the Ice Storm” – Imagery
(Additional Stories)
“A Man Who Had No Eyes” – Foreshadowing, Imagery
“The Landlady” – Foreshadowing, Character Stereotypes
“The Ratcatcher” – Characterization, Imagery
“The Chaser” – Climax
“Appointment with Love” – Plot, Diction
“After Twenty Years” – Irony of Situation
“The Cop and te Anthem” – Irony of Situation
“After You, My Dear Aphonse” – Stereotyping
MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Application of Literary Terms to an additional assigned story
III.
Great Expectations – reading and discusion
Atmosphere
Being a Gentleman
Coincidences
Corruption of wealth
Dignity
Dramatic irony
Fear
First Person Narration
Foreshadowing
Friendship
Guilt
Hard Work
Imagery
Importance of names
Love
Mysteries
People using people
pretentiousness
Pride
Regeneration
Revenge
Self-delusion
Social criticism
Soap opera
Vicarious experience
Violence
MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Varied objective test (Matching, Multiple Choice,
Identification of Quotations, Short answer, Evaluation of aspects of the novel)
IV.
Vocabulary in Context (SAT level words)
ASSESSMENT – matching words and definitions; composing sentences
V.
Personal Introduction Speech
ASSESSMENT Criteria – Voice, Eye Contact, Details, Preparation
(Assessment by teacher and students)
VI.
Reading Skills (covered throughout the year)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Diagnostic reading speed test (“Thus I Refute Beelzy”)
Main Idea
Context Clues
Inferences
2nd Quarter:
I.
Death of a Salesman – reading and discussion:
Themes and concepts:
Ambivalence
American dream
Country versus city
Escaping reality
Ethics/Morality
Father/Son relationships
Foreshadowing
Friendship
Infidelity
Ingredients of success
Psychological conflict
Social criticism
Symbolism
Tragic Nature
Use of flashbacks
Values
Vicarious experience
Work ethic
MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Varied objective test (Matching, Multiple Choice, Identification of
Quotations, Short Answer)
II.
Hiroshima – reading and discussion:
Themes and concepts:
Background of war
Cultural values and differences
Effects of bombing (Physical and psychological)
Historical facts and background
Irony of situation
Judging the reliability of nonfiction
Morality of bombing
Objectivity of writing
Reactions of people
Tone
Understatement
Atomic-Bomb related fiction:
“That Only a Mother” – fear if the effects of radiation
MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Each student is given a copy of a survivor’s experience from the book
Hibakusha and must complete a writing assignment (summary, impressive excerpt, surprising
aspect, evaluation of conclusion, irony) and give a brief speech (summary, similarity to
Hiroshima, impressive excerpt, reaction to account).
III. Vocabulary in Context
IV. Values Clarification:
Group activities:
Alligator River
Miracle Workers
Job Openings
Club Members
Who’s to Blame
A boy and a Violin
Individual Short-Response Writing:
Ahab
I Am Proud
Twenty Things I Like to Do
Values Voting
Baker’s Dozen
Unfinished Sentences
Ten Commandments
Either-Or
Magic Box
Your Personal Wish List
I’d Prefer
It’s Dinner Time
Open-Ended Questions
Journal Writing
Descriptive/Creative Writing
My Bedroom
Cocoon
Heroes/Villains
Story Including Ten Words
MAJOR ASSESSMENT: The Midterm Exam requires the student to respond to a question using
evidence found in the Values Clarification activities. The student will follow the five-step writing
process (prewriting, first draft, proofreading, revision, final draft) in writing this paper.
3rd Quarter:
I.
To Kill a Mockingbird – reading and discussion:
Themes and concepts:
Autobiographical aspects
Civil rights movement
Compassion
Complacency
Condescension
Courage
Dialect
Dramatic Irony
Historical Parallels
Hyperbole
Integrity
Justice
Maturity
Parenting
Point of View
Prejudice
Satire
Setting
Social Justice
Stereotyping
Symbolism
Related literature:
“The Flowers”
“To See a Mockingbird”
“The Vertical Negro Plan”
MAJOR ASSESSMENT – Objective test
II.
Lord of the Flies – Reading and Discussion
Themes and concepts
Alienation
Civilization
Epilepsy
Evil
Fear of the unknown
Foreshadowing Imagery
Irony of situation
Leadership
Loss of innocence
Macrocosm/microcosm
Mob psychology
Obsession
Point of View
Power
Sadism
Savagery
Setting
Symbolism
Violence
No Major Assessment – Informal assessment using Lord of the Flies CROSSWORD PUZZLE (teacherdesigned)
III.
IV.
Vocabulary in Context
Listening Skills Activities:
Accident Report
Are You Really Listening?
Listening Grid
Listening Poem
Lost on the Turnpike
The Shopping Trip
The Substitute teacher’s Day
What’s Missing
V.
Usage Skills:
Cliches
Pornoun Problems
Run-On Sentences
Sentence Combining
Sentence Fragments
Sentence Variety
Who/Whom
VI.
MCAS Long Composition Skills:
Title
Introduction
Use of details
Conclusion
Length
Vocabulary level
Sentence beginnings
Revision areas
4th Quarter:
I. Julius Caesar – reading and discussion:
Themes and concepts:
Altruism
Ambiguity
Anachronisms
Arrogance
Betrayal
Characterization
Courage
Dramatic Irony
Fate
Foreshadowing
Historical Accuracy
Honor
Imagery
Jealousy
Order
Psychological conflict
Rhetoric
Ritual
Sarcasm
Superstition
Suspense
Verbal Irony
No formal assessment – the entire play is done in class.
II.
General Semantics:
Concepts:
Projection
Allness
Indexing
Dating
Either-Or Orientation
Assessment occurs during the Final Exam.
III.
Mystery/Detective Novel
Written Assessment
IV.
Man, Myth, and Magic – speech and writing:
ASSESSMENT Criteria: Written summary, eye contact, voice effectiveness, introduction,
informative/interesting
V.
MCAS Review
VI.
Independent Work:
Required:
Any Two short stories and writing
Any two “Mysteries of History” and writing
“6 Ways to Write Business Letters” and writing
Short, Choppy Sentences
Dangling Participial Phrases, Misplaced Modifiers, or Parallel Structure
VII.
Vocabulary in Context
VIII.
Final Exam:
Business Letter
General Semantics
Vocabulary
*Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Diagnostic testing
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Reading quizzes are frequently given when an assignment is due. The lowest reading quiz is
normally dropped. On major writing assignments or unit-concluding assignments, late papers
penalized ten points per day. At the beginning of each term or unit, students receive a schedule of
ALL homework due dates. They also receive a copy of the term’s grading scale at the beginning of
each term.
TERM ONE:
Great Expectations Quizzes – 20%; Test – 10%
Impact homework papers – 15%; Final Writing Assignment – 10%
Personal Introduction Speech – 5%
Vocabulary Quizzes – 10%
Classwork – 10%
Effort -- 10%
Journal – 5%
Summer Reading – 5%
TERM TWO:
Hiroshima Quizzes – 25%; Final Speech and Writing – 10%
Death of a Salesman Quizzes – 15%; Test – 10%
Vocabulary Quizzes – 10%
Classwork – 10%
Effort – 10%
Journal – 10%
TERM THREE:
Vocabulary Quizzes – 15%
Man, Myth, and magic Speech/Writing – 10%
Mystery/Detective novel – 20%
Independent Work – 30%
Journal __ 10%
Effort – 15%
TERM FOUR:
Vocabulary Quizzes – 15%
Man, Myth, and magic Speech/Writing – 10%
Mystery/Detective Novel – 20%
Independent Work – 30%
Journal – 10%
Effort – 15%
NOTE: A vocabulary extra credit assignment is available all year. A student may earn up
to ten points extra credit per term by completing this assignment.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 10
Walker
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Alas, Babylon - Frank
The Good Earth – Buck
Death of a Salesman – Miller
Julius Caesar – Shakespeare
Lord of the Flies – Golding
Point of Departure - Anthology
Great Expectations – Dickens
Hiroshima – Hersey
To Kill a Mockingbird – Lee
The Scarlet Letter - Hawthorne
SAT Vocabulary lists – 1- 12
Writing Through Literature
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: I. The Good Earth
A. Close reading
B. Summary skills
C. Character analysis/Paragraph
D. Video – “One Village in China”
E. Materials Packet
1) Cover
2) Table of Contents
3) Vocabulary
4) Questions/Answers
II. Death of a Salesman
A. Oral reading
B. Listening skills
C. Values clarification
D. Video analysis
E. Character Essay
IV. SAT Vocabulary lists 1-3
A. Study techniques
B. Testing skills
V. Paragraph development
A. Mapping techniques
B. Thesis statement
2nd Quarter: VI. Lord of the Flies
A. Historical perspective
B. Biographical analysis
C. Symbolism
Points:
5.00
D. Oral presentation
E. Packet
VII. Hiroshima
A. Historical background
B. Non-fiction techniques
C. Author’s Point of View
VIII. SAT Vocabulary lists 4-6
A. Words in Context
B. Flash cards
3rd Quarter:
IX. Julius Caesar
A. Historical Background
B. Chronology
C. Oral Reading
D. Video Presentation
E. Comparison/Contrast Essay
F. Drama Summary Sheet
X . Great Expectations
A. Character Development
B. Dictation/ Listening Skills
C. Questions/Answers
D. Packet
XI.
SAT Vocabulary Lists 7-9
A. Dictionary Exploration
B. Use in Context
4th Quarter: XII. Impact
A. Short Story Analysis
1) Storytelling
2) Plot
3) Unity/Sequence
4) Setting
5) Point of View
6) Symbols
7) Style
B. Improvisation
C. Short Story Bookmark Project
1) Library Techniques
2) Critique
XIII. To Kill A Mockingbird
A. Historical Background
B. Time Frame
C. Vocabulary in Context
XIV. Alas, Babylon – Frank
A. Descriptive Essay
B. Listening Skills
C. Comprehension Questions
XV.
Vocabulary list SAT 10-11
XVI. Daily Calendar/Study Skills
*Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Map illustrations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Point values are determined for assignments. The total each student earns is added and divided by
the possible total. Tests, papers, and vocabulary assessments are scored on the basis of 100 points.
Packets, quizzes, and research projects are granted between 10 and 50 points each. Homework
assignments are granted five points maximum. If late a four is the highest possible grade. At the end of
the quarter if three or more assignments are missing, five points are deducted from the total points earned.
Late assignments will be accepted up to five days after the due date unless there are unusual
circumstances.
Grade 11 English
Syllabi
North Quincy High
School
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Language and
Composition
C. Mitchell
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Themes in American Literature
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Black Boy
The Catcher in the Rye
Ethan Frome
Fahrenheit 451
The Crucible
All the King’s Men
The Great Gatsby
Reading handouts
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Back to the Beginning: The Oral Tradition
A. Native American songs, folktales, oratory and documents
B. Literary terms applicable to the readings
C. Composition: Review of structure of the essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or
essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading. An oral
report/analysis or research may be assigned.
II. Discovery and Exploration: The First Persuaders
A. Columbus, de las Casses, Smith, Bradford: Letters, diaries, journals, histories
B. Propaganda techniques
C. Literary terms and analysis
.
D. Composition: Expository essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or
essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
III. Colonization: The Influence of Puritan Thought
A Bradford, Bradstreet, Miller: Journals, poetry, drama, histories, documents
B.Literary terms and analysis
C. Composition: Expository essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective
exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
IV.
Pre-Revolution: The Emerging American
A. Franklin, Edwards: Autobiography, almanacs, essays, aphorisms, satire, humor
B.Literary terms
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective
/open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
Outside reading: The following novels are assigned to be read outside of class the first quarter: The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , and the twentieth century works, Fahrenheit 451 and Ethan Frome. At
the end of the reading period each is assessed with an objective and/or essay test.
2nd Quarter:
V.
Revolution: Shaping American Thought
A. Paine, Henry, Jefferson, Adamses, Wheatley: Oratory, broadsides, songs, pamphlets,
essays, documents, letters, satire
B. Oratorical techniques
C. Literary techniques and terms
D. Style
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective
/open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
VI.
Romanticism : The American Imagination
A. Irving, Hawthorne, Poe, Whitman, Longfellow, Bryant, Dickinson: folktales, short
stories, essays, poetry
B. Literary techniques and analysis
C. Style
D. Composition: Persuasive essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or
essay/objective/open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
VI. Transcendentalism: Focusing on the Individual
A. Emerson, Thoreau: Poetry, essays
B. Literary techniques and analysis
C. Style
D. Composition: Analytical essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective/
open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
VII.
Civil War and Realism: Conflict and Resolution bring a new Perspective
A. Lincoln, Chestnut, Crane Oratory, letters, documents, stories
B.Literary techniques and analysis
C. Style
D: Composition: Analytical essay
Outside reading: The following novel and autobiography respectively, are assigned to be read outside of
class the second quarter: The Catcher in the Rye and Black Boy. At the end of the reading period each
is assessed with an objective and/or essay test. In addition, The Catcher in the Rye is assessed with a
comparison essay and an oral presentation with media and visual.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Tableaus
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Dramatic reading
Role playing
Homework
Reader’s responses
Extra and compensatory credit
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework is issued on an ongoing basis. Homework that is not completed or late is deducted
from the final grade average at one point per assignment. All homework must be completed in full
for credit. Mitigating circumstances must be substantiated.
Quizzes are cumulatively weighted as one test, as are alternative assessments.
Tests are weighted individually. The number of tests varies, but a test can be expected after each
unit and after assigned outside readings
Essays are weighted as tests.
There is a mandatory final examination that counts for twenty-five per cent of the grade at the end
of the course.
Plagiarism will result in a grade of “0” for the tainted assignment.
Warning slips are issued at and after the mid-term of the course.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 11
Accomando
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Stories of Edgar Poe
The Catcher in the Rye--Salinger
Black Boy--Wright
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest—Kesey
Bless Me, Ultima—Ayana
Selected American Poems
The Things They Carried—O'Brien
Going After Cacciato—O' Brien
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Short Stories and Poems
A. Poe Stories
1. Literary conventions (plot. setting, characterization)
2. Assessment: Reading Quizzes, Unit Test
B. Annie Proulx—"The Blood Bay"
C. Major American Poets: Sandburg, Dickinson, Frost, moderns
1. Literary conventions (rhyme, rhythm, figurative language, mood. tone, theme,
imagery)
2. Assessment: Oral presentation, essay test
2nd Quarter:
II.
American Iconoclasts
A. The Catcher in the Rye
1. Elements of the novel (sub-plots; minor characters, symbolism, irony)
2. Narrative technique
3. Character study: Holden Caulfield
4. Assessment: Tableaux, Essay Test
B. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1. Elements of the novel (sub-plots; minor characters, symbolism, irony)
2. Narrative technique
3. Character study: Randall Patrick McMurphy
4. Assessment: Tableaux, Essay Test
3rd Quarter:
III.
Minority Voices
A. Black Boy
1. Close Reading through chapter ten
2. Theme: African-American experience
3. Elements of non-fiction: the memoir
4. Assessment: Reading quizzes: Essay
B. Bless Me, Ultima
1. Supernatural elements in literature
2. Close reading
3. Theme: Chicano culture
4. Assessment: Reading Quizzes, Essay
4th Quarter:
IV. American author close-up: Tim O'Brien
A. Going After Cacciato
1. Close reading
2. Character analysis
3. Theme: Humans at War
4. Fantasy in literature
5. Assessment: Essay
B. The Things They Carried
1. Close reading
2. Character analysis
3. Theme: Humans at War
4. Narrative Technique
5. Assessment: Essay
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Map illustrations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Tableaus
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Internship
Technical Project
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Exams (90 minutes) are averaged four times, tests and major essays three times, quizzes twice, and
overnight homework assignments once. Students are expected to read nightly in order to participate in
class discussion. Late assignments are penalized 10%. Late assignments are not accepted after an
announced "late date" has expired unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism will
result in a grade of "0" for the tainted assignment.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
American Literature
McGuinness
Level: S
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Adventures In American Literature –Anthology
The Catcher In the Rye –Salinger
Black Boy --Wright
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Native American Literature –Tewa Indians, Delaware Indians
A. Close reading
B. Major Assessment: Development of Gesture Language
II. The Colonial Period – Edwards, Smith, Williams, Bradstreet, Miller’s The
Crucible
A. Close reading
B. Major Assessments: Objective Test, Analytical Essay-The CrucibleModern Day Witch Hunts
III. The Revolutionary Period – Franklin, Paine, Henry, Adams
A. Close reading
B. Major Assessments: Creative Writing- Aphorisms
2nd Quarter:
IV. The Romantic Period – Irving, Poe, Bryant, Hawthorne
A. Close reading
B. Objective Quizzes
C. Major Assessments: Analytical Essay-Poe’s Narrators, Descriptive
Essay- Nature
V. The Transcendentalists – Emerson, Thoreau
A. Close Reading
B. Short Essay Test-Values and Worth of Nature
VI. Civil War and Realism –Twain, Bierce
A. Close Reading
B. Major Assessment: Comparison/Contrast Essay- 2 Bierce stories
VII.
Twentieth Century-Salinger or Wright
A. Close Reading
B. Major Assessment- Alienation
VIII. Final Exam (25% of 2nd Quarter Grade)
A. Objective Questions
B. Identifications
C. Open-Ended Essay
D. Literary Terms- Definitions
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Quizzes (counted once) , Tests (counted twice), and Notebook (counted once) will be averaged to
determine grade. Homework assignments vary from night to night and often consist of reading the
next day’s material. Plagiarism will result in a grade of “0” for the tainted assignment.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
College Writing
Fitzgerald, Kate
Level: Honors
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Various handouts about the writing process, formats of essays, and research paper writing from
source such as Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar and Webster’s New World Student
Writing Handbook, 3rd ed.
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Unit 1: The Writing Process
Brainstorm- Why we write
Five step writing process
Elements of prewriting
Identifying audience and purpose
Developing the thesis statement
Writing an introduction
Main body paragraphs
Writing a conclusion
(Grammar lesson will be taught throughout the semester. During this unit, we will review the
parts of speech.)
*Assessment: Class discussion, readings to be completed at home, and quizzes on the writing
process, thesis development, and the elements of an introduction and conclusion.
Unit 2: The Persuasive Essay
Characteristics of the persuasive essay
Elements of persuasion
Researching the topic in the media center
In class peer-editing for rough draft
(Grammar lessons in this unit will focus on sentence structure.)
*Assessment: Class discussions, evidence of prewriting, rough draft writing, and revision of the
essay. Final copy of persuasive essay equals a test grade.
Unit 3: The Comparison and Contrast Essay
Characteristics of the comparison and contrast essay
Prewriting techniques (T-chart, Venn diagram)
In class peer editing of rough draft
(Grammar lessons in this unit will focus on usage.)
*Assessment: Class discussion, evidence of prewriting, rough draft writing, and revision. Final
copy of comparison and contrast essay equals a test grade.
Unit 4: The Process Analysis Essay
Characteristics of the process analysis essay
Use of chronological order
Use of in class peer-editing for rough draft
(Grammar lessons in this unit will focus on mechanics)
*Assessment: Class discussion, evidence of prewriting, rough draft writing, and revision of the
essay. Final copy of the process analysis essay and oral presentation of the paper.
Other assessments in 1st quarter: weekly SAT prep vocabulary quizzes and tests, homework
assignments involving readings, vocabulary, and grammar
2nd Quarter:
Unit 1: Precis writing
Characteristics of the précis
Uses of a précis
Steps of writing the precis
Summarizing vs. paraphrasing
*Assessment: Class discussion, final copies of précis
Unit 2: Research Paper
* A 5-7-page research paper will be the major focus of the second quarter. Each of the
steps of the academics research paper will be taught and then completed in class or in the media center.
Students will be given ample class time to complete the paper. The paper will focus on a contemporary
American author and will count as 25% of the final grade.
Topic selection/audience consideration
Bibliography cards
Note-taking/note-cards/documenting in MLA format
Outline
Rough draft
Bibliography
Final research paper
*Assessment: Completion of steps listed above
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Self-grading and evaluations
Notebooks
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Term 1:
50%
Tests, Papers, Presentations
25%
Smaller writing assignments, vocabulary and grammar quizzes, class participation
25%
Homework, in class assignments
Term 2:
25%
Research paper
25%
Mid year exam
25%
Tests, Essays, vocabulary quizzes
25%
Homework, class participation
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Journalism
Shaw
Level: H
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Handouts and material from several texts and resources (including but not limited to):
Rolnicki, Tate, and Taylor Scholastic Journalism
Kovach and Rosenstiel, The Elements of Journalism
Moyes and White, Journalism in the Mass Media
Franza, You and the Mass Media
Ferguson and Patterson, Journalism for Today
Stay, ed., Mass Media: Opposing Viewpoints
Day, Sensational TV: Trash or Journalism?
Sivulka, Soap, Sex, and Cigarettes: A Cultural History of American Advertising
Downie and Kaiser, The News About the News
Hlavach and Payne, eds., Reporting the Kennedy Assassination
Bernstein and Woodward, All the President’s Men
Gabler, Life: The Movie
Hawthorne, Radical Write
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Introduction to Journalism
A. Defining “Journalism”
B. Defining “Communications”
C. Defining “the Media”
D. Defining “News”
E. Media Careers
Unit Test – objective, identification, and short answer questions
Writing assignment – Newsletter About Me: put together a three-column
newsletter introducing yourself; include at least three stories (each with its
own headline), at least three graphics, and a title.
Reading quizzes
II.
Interviewing
Video – examples from 60 Minutes, David Letterman, et.al.
Writing Assignment – Write-ups from interviews with a classmate, a family
member, and an inanimate object
III.
News Writing
A. Leads
B. Inverted-Pyramid Model for News Writing
C. Narrative Model for News Writing
D. Headlines
E. Principles of Copy Editing
F. Journalistic Style (transitions, redundancy, wordiness, coherence, etc.)
Worksheets and analyses of professional examples
Writing Assignment – Rewrite two fairy tales as news stories
IV.
Page Design and Layout
Terms quiz
Worksheets and analyses of professional examples
Team project – Construct a two-page spread on a school related issue. Must
include at least three stories, three photos, two info-graphics, and proper
headlines. All of the components must relate to the issue.
V.
Key Moments in American Media History
A. The Kennedy Assassination
B. Watergate
C. September 11th
Readings, videos, and discussion on these moments as turning points in
American Media History
Reflective essay on one of the turning points
V.
Features
A. Types and examples
B. Magazine style feature stories
Writing assignment – Feature story
2nd Quarter:
I.
Editorials
A. Purpose
B. Structure
C. Types and examples
D. Opinion columns
Writing assignment – Editorial
II.
Sports Writing
A. Sports in American culture
B. Purpose
C. Types and examples
Video – Hoosiers; write a sports story based on the events in the film
III.
Covering Entertainment
A. Purpose
B. Types and examples
Writing Assignment – two independent reviews
IV.
Ethics and the Law
A. Journalistic Ethics (with case studies)
B. The First Amendment
C. Censorship and Free Speech
D. Student Press Law
Unit test –objective, identification, and short answer questions
Intensive discussion and debate of issues and interpretations
V.
Propaganda
A. Forms of Propaganda
B. Propaganda in History
C. Uses for Propaganda
Objective test on forms, history, and uses
Reading quizzes
VI.
Advertising
A. Defining “Advertising”
B. Advertising in American Cultural History
C. Forms
D. Uses
E. Impact on the media
Project – Design an ad campaign
Reading quizzes
VII.
Broadcast Journalism
A. Radio journalism
B. Television journalism
C. Internet
Objective test on terms and concepts
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Term One
Average of all writing assignments* & tests
Projects
75%
25%
Term Two
Average of all writing assignments* & tests
Projects
Final Exam
50%
25%
25%
Reading quizzes: any grade over 75 does nothing; any grade 50-74 loses one point off the term
grade; any grade 0-49 loses two points off the term grade.
* No grade of less than 80 (B-) is acceptable on a writing assignment. Students have until the last
week of the quarter to revise any grades less than this.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Language and
Composition
C. Mitchell
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Themes in American Literature
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Black Boy
The Catcher in the Rye
Ethan Frome
Fahrenheit 451
The Crucible
The Things They Carried
The Great Gatsby
Reading handouts
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Back to the Beginning: The Oral Tradition
A. Native American songs, folktales, oratory and documents
B. Literary terms applicable to the readings
C. Composition: Review of structure of the essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or
essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading. An oral
report/analysis or research may be assigned.
II. Discovery and Exploration: The First Persuaders
A. Columbus, de las Casses, Smith, Bradford: Letters, diaries, journals, histories
B. Propaganda techniques
C. Literary terms and analysis
.
D. Composition: Expository essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or
essay/objective exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
III. Colonization: The Influence of Puritan Thought
A Bradford, Bradstreet, Miller: Journals, poetry, drama, histories, documents
B.Literary terms and analysis
C. Composition: Expository essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective
exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
IV.
Pre-Revolution: The Emerging American
A. Franklin, Edwards: Autobiography, almanacs, essays, aphorisms, satire, humor
B.Literary terms
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective
/open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
Outside reading: The following novels are assigned to be read outside of class the first quarter: The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , and the twentieth century works, Fahrenheit 451 and Ethan Frome. At
the end of the reading period each is assessed with an objective and/or essay test.
2nd Quarter:
V.
Revolution: Shaping American Thought
A. Paine, Henry, Jefferson, Adamses, Wheatley: Oratory, broadsides, songs, pamphlets,
essays, documents, letters, satire
B. Oratorical techniques
C. Literary techniques and terms
D. Style
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective
/open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
VI.
Romanticism : The American Imagination
A. Irving, Hawthorne, Poe, Whitman, Longfellow, Bryant, Dickinson: folktales, short
stories, essays, poetry
B. Literary techniques and analysis
C. Style
D. Composition: Persuasive essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or
essay/objective/open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
VI. Transcendentalism: Focusing on the Individual
A. Emerson, Thoreau: Poetry, essays
B. Literary techniques and analysis
C. Style
D. Composition: Analytical essay
Assessments: Announced and unannounced reading quizzes will be given. Essay and/or essay/objective/
open-ended question exam will be given on the terms and the reading.
VII.
Civil War and Realism: Conflict and Resolution bring a new Perspective
A. Lincoln, Chestnut, Crane Oratory, letters, documents, stories
B.Literary techniques and analysis
C. Style
D: Composition: Analytical essay
Outside reading: The following novel and autobiography respectively, are assigned to be read outside of
class the second quarter: The Catcher in the Rye and Black Boy. At the end of the reading period each
is assessed with an objective and/or essay test. In addition, The Catcher in the Rye is assessed with a
comparison essay and an oral presentation with media and visual.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Tableaus
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Dramatic reading
Role playing
Homework
Reader’s responses
Extra and compensatory credit
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework is issued on an ongoing basis. Homework that is not completed or late is deducted
from the final grade average at one point per assignment. All homework must be completed in full
for credit. Mitigating circumstances must be substantiated.
Quizzes are cumulatively weighted as one test, as are alternative assessments.
Tests are weighted individually. The number of tests varies, but a test can be expected after each
unit and after assigned outside readings
Essays are weighted as tests.
There is a mandatory final examination that counts for twenty-five per cent of the grade at the end
of the course.
Plagiarism will result in a grade of “0” for the tainted assignment.
Warning slips are issued at and after the mid-term of the course.
Grade 12 English
Syllabi
North Quincy High
School
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Literature and
Composition
McShane
Level: AP
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Crime and Punishment--Dostoevsky
Grimms' Fairy Tales
The Uses of Enchantment--Bettelheim
England in Literature--Anthology
Modern Chinese Stories--Jenner
Don Quixote--Cervantes
Hamlet--Shakespeare
Macbeth--Shakespeare
The Mayor of Casterbridge--Hardy
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
IV.
The Familiar Essay (College Application Essay)
The Oral Tradition
A. Selections from Beowulf (test)
1. Grendel by John Gardner
2. Beowulf (poem)
B. Grimms' Fairy Tales (notebook)
1. Structuralist critics
2. Bettelheim interpretations
C. Ballads
D. The Arthurian legends (take-home quiz)
Selections from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
A. Oral Presentation
B. Essay Exam
2nd Quarter:
V. The Renaissance
A. The Sonneteers (quiz)
B. Shakespeare's Macbeth
1. Research paper
2. Essay exam
C. The picaresque novel--selections from Don Quixote
D. Metaphysical, Carpe Diem, Cavalier, and Puritan poets (quiz)
VI. The Neo-classical Period
A. Non-fiction (Pepys, Defoe)
B. Satire (Swift)
C. Original satire
3rd Quarter:
VII. The Romantic Poets
A. Close reading analysis
5.0
B. Oral presentation
VIII. The Victorian period
A. The short story--analysis
B. Creative writing--original short story
C. The Novel--Dickens, Hardy (test)
IX.
Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment
A. Close-reading analysis
B. Persuasive essay
4th Quarter:
X.
Shakespeare's Hamlet
A. Close reading analysis
B. The argumentative essay
C. Essay exam
XI.
Semiotics--Modern Chinese Stories (tableaux)
Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Tableaux
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Exams (90 minutes) are averaged four times, tests and major essays three times, quizzes twice, and
overnight homework assignments once. Students are expected to read nightly in order to participate in
class discussion. Late assignments are penalized 10%. Late assignments are not accepted after an
announced "late date" has expired unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism will
result in a grade of "0" for the tainted assignment.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
English 12
Farmer
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Grendel—Gardner
Animal Farm—Orwell
Man of La Mancha—Wasserman
Selected British and World Poets
The Man Who Would Be King--Kipling
Nectar in a Sieve—Markandaya
Things Fall Apart—Achebe
No Longer At Ease—Achebe
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Fantasy and Allegory
A. Grendel
1. Beowulf connection
2. Point of View
3. Fantasy/myth/folklore
4. Assessment: reading quizzes
B. Animal Farm
1. Animism/totemism
2. Allegorical applications
3. Assessment: Essay, Test
2nd Quarter:
I.
Power and Poverty
A. Nectar in a Sieve
1. Close reading
2. Indian society and Western influences
3. Theme: The oppressed classes
4. Assessment--test
B. The Man Who Would Be King
1. Close Reading
2. Theme: Imperialism
3. Assessment: Mid-year exam
3rd Quarter:
I. World Literature close-up: Chinua Achebe
A. Things Fall Apart
1. Close reading
2. Character analysis
3. Theme: Clash of Cultures
a. Politics
b. Religion
4. Assessment: Essay, Test
Points:
5
B. No Longer at Ease
1. Close reading
2. Character analysis
3. Theme: Politics and corruption
4. Signs and symbols
5. Assessment: Essay, Test
4th Quarter:
I.
Drama and Poetry
A. Man of La Mancha (Musical Play)
1. Don Quixote connection
2. Theme: Chivalry
3. Characterization
4. Song lyrics as poetry
5. Assessment: Essay
B. Poetry types
1. The Ballad
2. The Sonnet
3. Blank Verse
4. The Heroic Couplet
5. Free Verse
6. Assessment: Quiz, Original Poem
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Tableaus
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Exams (90 minutes) are averaged four times, tests and major essays three times, quizzes twice, and
overnight homework assignments once. Students are expected to read nightly in order to participate in
class discussion. Late assignments are penalized 10%. Late assignments are not accepted after an
announced "late date" has expired unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism will
result in a grade of "0" for the tainted assignment.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Asian /Expository 12
Miller / Scanlan
Level: Honors
Points:
5.0
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Sophie’s World – Gaarder (summer reading)
Literature: World Masterpieces – Anthology
Supplementary handouts: Indian poetry
Siddhartha - Hesse
The Analects - Confucius
Tao Te Ching – Lao Tze
Supplementary handouts: Chinese prose and poetry
Supplementary handouts: Japanese prose, poetry, and drama
The Lively Art of Writing - Payne
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Philosophical questions embedded in literature and art
A. Concepts: cosmology, metaphysics, ethics, deity and ritual, human relationships
B. Western framing of questions and answers: Sophie’s World: selected philosophers
from classical Greece through twentieth century
C. Assessments: group reports, picture frame paragraphs, test
II. The Literature of India
A. Selections from the Rig Veda, Taittiriya Upanishad, Mahabharata, Bhagavad-Gita,
Vidyakara’s Treasury, Vidyapati
B. Siddhartha (a Western interpretation of Indian thought)
C. Assessments: research project: group presentations; interpretative project; analytic essays;
tests
III. Expository Writing
A. College Essay and Common Application
B. “Passion” paper – India (each student will select a topic of personal interest
for research and writing of a 4-5 page paper for each Asian culture)
2nd Quarter:
I. The Literature of China
A. Philosophy: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism
B. Poetry: Book of Songs; shih poetry; Buddhist influences
C. Prose: Selected chapters from The Story of the Stone; selected stories of Lu Xun
D. Assessments: comparison essay: poetry analysis essay; tests
II. Expository Writing
A. The Lively Art of Writing: usage and style exercises
B. “Passion” paper: China
III. Mid-year exam (weighted one-fourth of Term II grade)
3rd Quarter:
I. The Literature of Japan
A. Poetry: Manyoshu; also major forms: choka, tanka, haiku
B. Prose: Tale of Genji; Essays in Idleness; supplementary short stories
C. Drama: No, Bunraku, Kabuki
D. Assessments: analytic essay; test
II. Expository Writing
A. The Lively Art of Writing: usage and style exercises
B. “Passion” paper: Japan
4th Quarter:
I. Expository writing: the art research paper
A. Art Lectures
B. Research and note-taking
C. Formatting the long composition
D. Citing information
II. Final Presentation
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Exams (90 minutes) are averaged four times, tests and major essays three times, quizzes and overnight
homework assignments once. Students are expected to read nightly in order to participate in class
discussion. Late assignments are penalized 10%. Late assignments are not accepted after an announced
“late date” has expired unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated. Plagiarism will result in a grade
of “0” for the tainted assignment.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
British Literature
Taylor
Level:
H
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Shakespeare, Othello
McDonnell, et.al., England in Literature
Shaw, G.B, Pygmalion
Syllabus: The course is a chronological survey of the literature of the British Isles from
the Medieval period to the modern day
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
The Medieval period
A. Notes on historical background
B. Ballads
1. Performed by Paul Phillips
2. Close reading and analysis of “Lord Randal,” “The Unquiet Grave,” “Get
Up and Bar the Door,” “Sir Patrick Spence”
C. Poetic elements
1. Refrain
2. Iambic foot
3. Rhyme
D. Canterbury Tales – Prologue and Wife of Bath's Tale
1. Close reading and analysis
2. Oral presentations
3. Notes on physiognomy, satire
E. Morte D’Arthur
1. Close reading and analysis
2. Video
Assessments: Test, open ended questions, notebook quiz grade, presentations count
as quiz grade
The Renaissance
A. Historical background notes
B. Video – Elizabeth
C. Sonnets
1. Wyatt
2. Earl of Surrey – blank verse
3. Edmund Spencer
a. Stanza
b. Allegory
4. Poetic Elements – handouts
5. Shakespeare - #18, 130, 73
D. Cavalier poets – Carpe Diem
E. Puritan Poets
F. Metaphysical Poets
1. Stylistic concepts
2. Emphasis on intellect
III.
G. Notes on Elizabethan drama
H. Video – Shakespeare in Love
Assessments: Test, Oral presentation, quiz on sonnets, open ended questions and
paraphrasing, quiz on literary terms
Othello
A. Notes on Shakespeare
B. Video
C. Class reading and analysis of play
1. Themes
2. Irony
3. Tragic Hero
Assessments: Essay based on tragic figure, objective test, quizzes, student readings
2nd Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
Age of Reason – Neo-Classical Period
A. Notes on historical background
B. Close reading and analysis of Pope’s “Essay on Criticism”
C. Close reading and analysis of Samuel Johnson’s “Dictionary of English
language”
D. Close reading and analysis of James Boswell’s “The Life of Samuel Johnson”
E. Close reading and analysis of Daniel Dafoe’s “Journal of the Plague Years”
F. Close reading and analysis of “A Modest Proposal” by Swift
Assessments: Test on satire (Swift), biography, dictionary, autobiography (Dafoe,
Johnson)
The Romantic Period
A. Historical background notes
B. William Blake
1. Lecture by Paul Phillips
2. Close reading and analysis of “The Tyger” and “The Lamb”
Assessment: Quiz on lecture and readings
C. William Wordsworth
1. “Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1807.” Close
reading and analysis
2. Additional selected poems from handouts
3. Poetic elements and romantic qualities
a. Individualism
b. Love of nature
c. Mystical experience
d. Intuition
D. Samuel Coleridge, “Kubla Khan” – close reading
E. George Gordon, Lord Byron’s “When We Two Parted” and “She Walks in
Beauty.”
F. Percy B. Shelley’s “Ozymandias”
G. John Keats “Ode on a Grecian Urn”
Assessments: Test on above authors and poems. Essay on romantic qualities
The Victorians
A. Thomas Hardy – background notes
1. “The Man He Killed” – analysis and close reading
2. “Ah, are you Digging on my Grave?” – anaylsis
B. Historical background notes
C. A.E. Housman’s “When I was One and Twenty” – analysis
D. W.B. Yeats – “When You are Old”
E. G.B. Shaw’s Pygmalion
1. Students role-play
2. Reenactment of selected scenes
F. T.S. Eliot – “The Hollow Men”
G. W.H. Auden – “Musee des Beaux Arts”
H. Dylan Thomas – “The Force That through the Green Fuse… ” and “Do Not Go
Gentle Into That Good Night”
Assessments: close reading and analysis of the above poems, test, project on a
selected modern English poet, student readings, re-enactment of scenes
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework and class participation are counted as one third of term grade, quizzes count as one
third of the grade, and tests and major project are evaluated as one third of the term grade. Final
exam is weighed as twenty-five percent of the final grade. Late work is not accepted after two
weeks unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
British Literature
Taylor
Level:
S
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Shakespeare, Othello
McDonnell, et.al., England in Literature
Shaw, G.B, Pygmalion
Syllabus: The course is a chronological survey of the literature of the British Isles from
the Medieval period to the modern day
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
The Medieval period
A. Notes on historical background
B. Ballads
1. Performed by Paul Phillips
2. Close reading and analysis of “Lord Randal,” “The Unquiet Grave,” “Get
Up and Bar the Door,” “Sir Patrick Spence”
C. Poetic elements
1. Refrain
2. Iambic foot
3. Rhyme
D. Canterbury Tales – Prologue and Wife of Bath's Tale
1. Close reading and analysis
2. Oral presentations
3. Notes on physiognomy, satire
E. Morte D’Arthur
1. Close reading and analysis
2. Video
Assessments: Test, open ended questions, notebook quiz grade, presentations count
as quiz grade
The Renaissance
A. Historical background notes
B. Video – Elizabeth
C. Sonnets
1. Wyatt
2. Earl of Surrey – blank verse
3. Edmund Spencer
a. Stanza
b. Allegory
4. Poetic Elements – handouts
5. Shakespeare - #18, 130, 73
D. Cavalier poets – Carpe Diem
E. Puritan Poets
F. Metaphysical Poets
1. Stylistic concepts
2. Emphasis on intellect
III.
G. Notes on Elizabethan drama
H. Video – Shakespeare in Love
Assessments: Test, Oral presentation, quiz on sonnets, open ended questions and
paraphrasing, quiz on literary terms
Othello
A. Notes on Shakespeare
B. Video
C. Class reading and analysis of play
1. Themes
2. Irony
3. Tragic Hero
Assessments: Essay based on tragic figure, objective test, quizzes, student readings
2nd Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
Age of Reason – Neo-Classical Period
A. Notes on historical background
B. Close reading and analysis of Pope’s “Essay on Criticism”
C. Close reading and analysis of Samuel Johnson’s “Dictionary of English
language”
D. Close reading and analysis of James Boswell’s “The Life of Samuel Johnson”
E. Close reading and analysis of Daniel Dafoe’s “Journal of the Plague Years”
F. Close reading and analysis of “A Modest Proposal” by Swift
Assessments: Test on satire (Swift), biography, dictionary, autobiography (Dafoe,
Johnson)
The Romantic Period
A. Historical background notes
B. William Blake
1. Lecture by Paul Phillips
2. Close reading and analysis of “The Tyger” and “The Lamb”
Assessment: Quiz on lecture and readings
C. William Wordsworth
1. “Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1807.” Close
reading and analysis
2. Additional selected poems from handouts
3. Poetic elements and romantic qualities
a. Individualism
b. Love of nature
c. Mystical experience
d. Intuition
D. Samuel Coleridge, “Kubla Khan” – close reading
E. George Gordon, Lord Byron’s “When We Two Parted” and “She Walks in
Beauty.”
F. Percy B. Shelley’s “Ozymandias”
G. John Keats “Ode on a Grecian Urn”
Assessments: Test on above authors and poems. Essay on romantic qualities
The Victorians
A. Thomas Hardy – background notes
1. “The Man He Killed” – analysis and close reading
2. “Ah, are you Digging on my Grave?” – anaylsis
B. Historical background notes
C. A.E. Housman’s “When I was One and Twenty” – analysis
D. W.B. Yeats – “When You are Old”
E. G.B. Shaw’s Pygmalion
1. Students role-play
2. Reenactment of selected scenes
F. T.S. Eliot – “The Hollow Men”
G. W.H. Auden – “Musee des Beaux Arts”
H. Dylan Thomas – “The Force That through the Green Fuse… ” and “Do Not Go
Gentle Into That Good Night”
Assessments: close reading and analysis of the above poems, test, project on a
selected modern English poet, student readings, re-enactment of scenes
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework and class participation are counted as one third of term grade, quizzes count as one
third of the grade, and tests and major project are evaluated as one third of the term grade. Final
exam is weighed as twenty-five percent of the final grade. Late work is not accepted after two
weeks unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Creative Writing
Taylor
Level: H
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Hemingway, “The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber”
Shakespeare, Selected sonnets
Frost, “Acquainted with the Night”, “The Hill Wife” and other selected poems
Browning, Elizabeth B., Selected sonnets
Bishop, Elizabeth, “The Fish”
Dunbar, Paul Lawrence, “Sympathy”
Angelou, Maya, selected poems
Robinson, Edward Arlington, Selected poems
Wilbur, Richard, Selected poems
Stevens, Wallace, “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird”
Jackson, Shirley, “The Lottery”
Glaspell, Susan, “Trifles”
Parker, Dorothy, Selected stories
Selected models of student writing
Syllabus: Students produce various original pieces in different genres.
All work is revised, edited, and published on computers. A daily journal is required. All
work is compiled into a magazine/booklet as their final product.
1st Quarter:
I.
Organization of portfolios
A.
Folder system
1. Working folder for daily handouts, writing models and notes
2. “Perfect Copy” folder for finished, revised work which remains
with teacher
B.
Grades for all assignments are recorded with accompanying dates in
students’ folders and with teacher
II.
Personal Narrative
A.
Students are given a list of suggested topics
B.
Analysis of student writing model
C.
Five-paragraph writing process used
D.
Assessments based on: (test grade)
1. Diction
2. Syntax and usage
3. Unity and adherence
4. Content
5. Mechanics
III.
The Sonnet
A.
Background information on sonnet history given as handouts
B.
Format and conventions discussed
C.
Analysis of selected sonnets by Shakespeare and Elizabeth B.
Browning
1. Rhyme scheme
2. Meter
3. Conceits
D.
Student models analyzed
E.
Assessment (quiz grade) based on:
1. Content and themes
2. Rhyme scheme
3. Meter
4. Diction
F.
Conferences
IV.
Point of view narratives
A.
Photographs selected by students during class
1. Students create a narrative based on photograph using 1st person
point of view
2. Students create a second narrative from photograph using 3rd
person point of view
B.
Analysis of first person narrative technique and third person
narrative technique
C.
Close reading and analysis of excerpts from Harper Lee’s To Kill A
Mockingbird
D.
Close reading and analysis of selected excerpts by Dorothy Parker
E.
Close reading and analysis of student models
F.
Assessment (test grades)
1. Content and originality
2. Narrative techniques
3. Unity and coherence
4. Diction
5. Mechanics and usage
G.
Conferences
V.
College Essay
A.
Common Application filled out
B.
Sample essay questions passed out
C.
Handouts from the Princeton Review
1. Strategies
2. Suggestions
D.
Analysis of sample essays
E.
Conferences – generation of ideas
F.
Peer reactions
1. Rubrics
2. Comments
VI.
Field Trip to Harvard University, Fogg Museum
A.
Journal assignments
1. Reaction to art works
2. Topics based on observations during the field trip of campus and
Cambridge
B.
Assessment – Quiz Grade
I.
Movie review.
A.
Models from The Boston Globe, Patriot Ledger, Newsweek.
B.
Student models
C.
Movie review format
D.
Video presentation
E.
Assessment – quiz grade
II.
Dialogue
A.
Student readings
B.
Role plays
C.
Oral presentations.
D.
Quiz grade
III.
One Act Play
A.
“Trifles” by Susan Glaspell used as model
B.
Elements of play
1. Conflict
2. Exposition
3. Plot
4. Complication
IV.
Poetry
A. Figurative Language
B. Elements of poetry
C. Class reading and analysis of models from Frost, Bishop, Dunbar,
Angelou, Robinson, Wilbur
D. Student readings
E. Close reading and analysis of student models
F. Retrospective poems
1. Free Verse
2. Activities for diction and thematic concepts
2nd Quarter:
G. “I Am” poem
i. Diction
ii. Symbolism
H. Diamante
i. Activities for symmetry
ii. Activities for diction
I. Concrete poem
J. “Thirteen Ways”
i. Analysis of poem
ii. Student models
iii. Imagery
iv. Free Verse
K. One line poem
L. Assessments – Quiz on literary terms. All poems except “Thirteen
Ways” count as quiz grades. “Thirteen Ways” counts as a test grade.
Letter to a junior, dedication of booklet, presentation of booklets. Final
exam consists of presentation of booklets to the class. Students select
original pieces to read aloud to the class. Rubrics used as assessments
Assessment Tools:
Exams
Essays
Oral Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Class discussions
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Conferences
Peer readings
Rubrics
Role playing
Creative activities for word choice
Portfolios
Field trips
Activities for usage and syntax
Homework
Notebooks
Open ended question
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
All writing assignments must be completed in order to pass the course; major assignments
count as a test grade, shorter assignments count as a quiz grade; quizzes on figurative
language count are given throughout the course; journals count as two/three test grades as they are
daily assignments; test and quiz grades are averaged for the final grade; five points are taken off
for each day an assignment is handed in late. Plagiarism will result in a grade of "0" for the tainted
assignment.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Expository Writing
Miller
Level: Honors
Texts/Instructional Materials:
The Lively Art of Writing-- Payne
Warriner’s English Grammar and Usage
The Elements of Style-- Strunk / White
The Stranger—Camus
World Poetry Texts
Art History Texts
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. The Five-paragraph Essay
A. Five Tenets of Writing
B. Structure
C. “Picture-frame” paragraphs
D. Thesis statements
E. Right brain / Left brain Five-paragraph Essay
F. The College Essay and application
II. Elements of Style
A. The Commandment of Writing
B. Body paragraphs
C. Connections between paragraphs
D. Passive voice
E. Sound of sentences
F. Parallel Structure
III. The Literary Analysis Paper
A. The Stranger
B. Wheel of Literary Criticism
C. Integration of quotations
2nd Quarter:
IV. The Art Research Paper
A. Art lectures
B. Research and note-taking
C. Formatting the long composition
D. Citing information
V. The Poetry Paper
A. Analyzing structure and meaning of poems
B. Explication of a poem
C. Critical Writing
VI. Final Presentation
Points:
2.5
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Weekly Lively Art of Writing Assignments and Quizzes are averaged once
Overnight homework assignments are averaged once
Major papers and tests are averaged three times
Term paper and mid-year or final exams are averaged four times
Short-term assignments may be handed in one day late but will receive a 10% grade reduction. Longerterm assignments will be allowed one “late day” for a 10% grade reduction. Assignments will not be
accepted after reduced grade submission date unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated.
Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of “0” for the assignment.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Expository Writing
Shaw
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
The Lively Art of Writing-- Payne
Warriner’s English Grammar and Usage
The Elements of Style-- Strunk / White
Media Center Research Materials
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. The Five-paragraph Essay
A. Five Tenets of Writing
B. Structure
C. “Picture-frame” paragraphs
D. Thesis statements
E. Right brain / Left brain Five-paragraph Essay
F. The College Essay and application
II. Elements of Style
A. The Commandments of Writing
B. Body paragraphs
C. Connections between paragraphs
D. Passive voice
E. Sound of sentences
F. Parallel Structure
2nd Quarter:
IV. The Research Paper
A. Research and note-taking
B. Formatting the long composition
C. Citing information
D. Paper development checkpoints
1. Notetaking
2. Organizing information
3. Drafting
4. Publishing
VI. Final Presentation
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Points:
2.5
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Weekly Lively Art of Writing Assignments and Quizzes are averaged once
Overnight homework assignments are averaged once
Major papers and tests are averaged three times
Term paper and mid-year or final exams are averaged four times
Short-term assignments may be handed in one day late but will receive a 10% grade reduction. Longerterm assignments will be allowed one “late day” for a 10% grade reduction. Assignments will not be
accepted after reduced grade submission date unless mitigating circumstances are substantiated.
Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of “0” for the assignment.
Foreign
Language
Syllabi
Foreign
Language 2009
Syllabi
French 2009
Syllabi
Course :
French 3
Level: Honors
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Bien Dit text and corresponding workbook
1st Quarter:
Reprise
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure.
Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Chapitre 4 – Au lycée
Students will be able to do the following:
• Discuss school places and events including the internet in French
• Ask how something turned out
• To wonder what happened
• Ask for information
• Express frustration
Grammar topics include:
• Object pronouns in the passé compose
• Quelqu’un, quelque chose, ne…que, ne…personne, ne…rien, and ne… que
• the verbs recevoir, suivre and ouvrir
• depuis, il y a, and ça fait
2nd Quarter :
Chapitre 5 – Une journée typique
Students will be able to do the following:
• Talk about their daily routine
• Express impatience
• Express when they want to do certain daily activities
• Make recommendations
Grammar topics include:
• Reflexive verbs in the present, past tense and imperative
• Tout, toute, tous, toutes
• the verbs s’appeler and se lever
Chapitre 6 – Le bon vieux temps
Students will be able to do the following:
• Talk about their childhood
• Tell about an event in the past
• Compare city and country life
Grammar topics include:
• The imperfect
• Passé compose et l’imparfait together
• Adverb placement
• The comparative and the superlative with adjectives
5
3rd Quarter :
Chapitre 7 – Un week-end en plein air
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe nature, camping etc.
• Describe actions in the future
Grammar topics include:
• the future tense
• the verb courir
Chapitre 8 – Es-tu en forme
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe the body
• Describe personal health
• Describe symptoms and give advice
• Sympathize with someone who is sick
Grammar topics include:
• The subjunctive
• The conditional
• Si clauses
4th Quarter:
Chapitre 9- On s’amuse !
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe a movie or a book
• Ask and give information
• Ask about preferences
• Recommend or advise against something
Grammar topics include:
• Relative pronouns
• Interrogative pronouns
• Demonstrative pronouns
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests:
Quizzes
Projects:
Homework:
Conduct and participation:
30%
30%
10%
15%
15%
Please note this is subject to change.
Homework will be given almost every night. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is
advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
Very rarely will late homework be accepted for partial credit.
A test will be given at the end of each chapter. Multiple quizzes will be given on vocabulary and grammar
for each chapter.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation,
reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills.
Students will have projects to hand in throughout the year.
Course:
French 4
Level: Standard
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Bien Dit text and corresponding workbook
1st Quarter:
Reprise
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure.
Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Chapitre 4 – Au lycée
Students will be able to do the following:
• Discuss school places and events including the internet in French
• Ask how something turned out
• To wonder what happened
• Ask for information
• Express frustration
Grammar topics include:
• Object pronouns in the passé compose
• Quelqu’un, quelque chose, ne…que, ne…personne, ne…rien, and ne… que
• the verbs recevoir, suivre and ouvrir
• depuis, il y a, and ça fait
2nd Quarter :
Chapitre 5 – Une journée typique
Students will be able to do the following:
• Talk about their daily routine
• Express impatience
• Express when they want to do certain daily activities
• Make recommendations
Grammar topics include:
• Reflexive verbs in the present, past tense and imperative
• Tout, toute, tous, toutes
• the verbs s’appeler and se lever
Chapitre 6 – Le bon vieux temps
Students will be able to do the following:
• Talk about their childhood
• Tell about an event in the past
• Compare city and country life
Grammar topics include:
• The imperfect
• Passé compose et l’imparfait together
• Adverb placement
• The comparative and the superlative with adjectives
5
3rd Quarter :
Chapitre 7 – Un week-end en plein air
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe nature, camping etc.
• Describe actions in the future
Grammar topics include:
• the future tense
• the verb courir
Chapitre 8 – Es-tu en forme
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe the body
• Describe personal health
• Describe symptoms and give advice
• Sympathize with someone who is sick
Grammar topics include:
• The subjunctive
• The conditional
• Si clauses
4th Quarter:
Chapitre 9- On s’amuse !
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe a movie or a book
• Ask and give information
• Ask about preferences
• Recommend or advise against something
Grammar topics include:
• Relative pronouns
• Interrogative pronouns
• Demonstrative pronouns
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests:
Quizzes
Projects:
Homework:
Conduct and participation:
30%
30%
10%
15%
15%
Please note this is subject to change.
Homework will be given almost every night. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is
advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
Very rarely will late homework be accepted for partial credit.
A test will be given at the end of each chapter. Multiple quizzes will be given on vocabulary and grammar
for each chapter.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation,
reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills.
Students will have projects to hand in throughout the year.
Course Name:
French 5
Level: Advanced (AP)
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Une Fois Pour Toutes
• AP French : Preparing for the Language Examination
• L’Etranger, Albert Camus
• Les Trois Mousquetaires, Alexandre Dumas
• Various French films
• Various French short stories and poems
• Vocabulary lists
Syllabus:
Conducted entirely in French, the course focuses on expanding oral proficiency and writing skills through
discussions, essays and oral presentations. In addition, there is a thorough review of grammatical
structure. Reading comprehension skills and vocabulary are expanded and developed through the use of
literature and diverse authentic readings.
As students will be taking the Advanced Placement exam in May, the course will also focus on preparing
for the exam.
1st Quarter
Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 1, 2, 3, 4
• Review of nouns, definite and indefinite articles, present tense
• Review of various past tenses (passé compose, imparfait, plus que parfait)
• Review of Si clauses and various compound tenses (conditionnel passé)
• Review of the subjonctif, including tenses and how to avoid it
Exams: leçons 1, 2, 3, 4
Vocabulary lists:
40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including furniture, clothing
and animals
Assessment: weekly quizzes
Literature: L’Etranger, Albert Camus
Students will read novel both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters
and themes will occur in class
Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions
AP Practice:
Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
completions, speaking exercises and essays taken from AP text.
Additional in-class practice for the SAT II test will occur, based on students’ needs.
Articles:
Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine
article of their choice.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary
2nd Quarter:
Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 5, 6, 7, 8
• Review of pronoms compléments and pronoms accentués
• Review of possessive and demonstrative adjectives
• Review of interrogative expressions, including adverbs, adjectives and pronouns
• Review of relative pronouns and the use of demonstrative pronouns with relative
pronouns
Exams: leçons 5, 6, 7, 8
Vocabulary lists:
40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including technology, reading
materials and sports
Assessment: weekly quizzes
Literature: various sources
Students will read several short stories, articles and/or poems both in and outside of class;
discussions regarding plot, characters and themes will occur in class
Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions
AP Practice:
Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
Articles:
Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine
article of their choice.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary
Film:
Students will view a French classic or modern film (TBD) and will discuss plot, themes,
historical significance and cultural aspects
Assessment: Writing assignment, exam
Mid-Year Exam: speaking, listening, objective questions, essays
3rd Quarter:
Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 11, 12
• Review of the negative – various expressions, when to use them, multiple negations
• Review of adjectives, adverbs, the comparative and superlative
• Review of prepositions and conjunctions
• Review of the infinitive and the present participle
Exams: leçons 11, 12
Vocabulary lists:
40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including travel, the media and
university life
Assessment: weekly quizzes
Literature: Les Trois Mousquetaires, Alexandre Dumas
Students will read novel both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters
and themes will occur in class
Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions
AP Practice:
Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
completions, speaking exercises and essays taken from AP text.
Articles:
Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine
article of their choice.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary
4th Quarter:
AP Practice:
Intensive in- and out-of-class practice exercises, including several full-length practice
exams. Students will focus on improving their performance on the speaking section, as
well as working on their essay-writing abilities.
French grammatical structure:
Students will prepare class presentation – and corresponding exam – regarding specific
grammatical topic in preparation for the AP exam.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written quiz
Vocabulary lists:
40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including environment and
politics.
Assessment: weekly quizzes
Articles:
Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine
article of their choice.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary
Grading Policy:
Une Fois Pour Toutes / AP quizzes:
Vocabulary quizzes:
Literature quizzes / writing assignment:
Article presentation:
Participation / conduct:
20%
20%
30%
20%
10%
Italian 2009
Syllabi
Course Name:
Italian 1
Level:
Standard
Points:
I. Course Description
Italian 1 Standard aims to develop the four basic language skills of listening with comprehension,
speaking, reading, and writing at the elementary level. Italian culture and basic conversational
skills are introduced through the use of videos, DVDs and audiocassettes.
II. Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Oggi in Italia, 6th edition text, workbook, and lab materials
B. Amsco Workbook
C. Italian is Fun, workbook
D. Films - IL Cinema Paradiso / TBD
E. Projects - October - Italian Heritage Month etc.
III. Syllabus:
Topic appropriate vocabulary is introduced to develop the students’
ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in ever
A. 1st Quarter: Lezioni preliminare-2
• Salutations
• levels of formality in Italian
• #’s
• essere, Avere, stare vs. essere
• gender
• definite and indefinite articles
• time
• plurals
• possession
• project - Italian Heritage Month
B. 2nd Quarter: Lezioni 2-3
• time, plurals and possession continued
• City life
• avere expressions
• -ARE verbs,
• prepositions
• project - la mia città
C. 3rd Quarter: Lezioni 4-5
• the date
• -ERE verbs
• interrogative expressions
• dare, fare, stare
• descriptions: adjectives, colors etc.
• -IRE verbs
• andare, venire
D. 4th Quarter: Lezioni 6
• the date
5
•
•
•
weather
passato prossimo
bere, dire, uscire
IV. Assessment Tools:
Peer-gradings
Projects
Oral Quizzes
Interdisciplinary Activities
Role Playing
Open Ended Questions
Language Laboratory Activities/Practical
Take home tests/writing assignments
Exams
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be given almost every night. The latest lesson is to be learned
every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or
uncompleted homework will be given a zero. Very rarely will late homework be accepted
for partial credit.
A test will be given at the end of almost every lesson. Quizzes will be given after
each new idea is introduced. The lowest quiz score will be dropped at the end of each
term.
Projects will be assigned throughout the year pertaining to learned material.
Journal entries will be given on almost every grammar and vocabulary topic covered
over the year. Each will be graded as a quiz.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral
expression and participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an
important part of this class and is therefore stressed every day in the classroom.
Tests:
Projects:
Quizzes:
Homework:
Participation/conduct:
30%
10%
30%
15%
15%
Midterm and Final Exams count as 25% of final grade for that term.
Please note this syllabus and grading assessment are subject to change. More or
less material may be covered depending on the pace of this year’s students.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Italian 1
S. Berent
Level: Honors
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 6th edition
Prego! Workbook, 6th edition
Prego! Laboratory Manual, 6th edition
Supplementary materials provided by instructor
Syllabus: Prego! Chapters P-5
1st Quarter: (Prego! P-2)
Communicative goals:
Introduce yourself and others
Describe yourself and others
Describe people and objects
Express needs/wants/obligations
Speak about your studies
Ask / Provide spelling of words
Ask / Provide directions
Ask / Provide the date and time
Vocabulary:
Greetings
Alphabet, #s 1-100
Calendar / Time
Classroom objects
School subjects
City buildings
Modes of transportation
Adjectives
Nationalities
Cultural components:
Italian Geography
Italian Heritage
Italian School System
Formal v. Informal
Train Travel in Italy
Italian in Advertising
Grammatical structures:
Pronunciation / Spelling
Subject pronouns
Definite and Indefinite articles (sing., plur., masc., fem.)
The verb essere
Forms of bello and buono
The verb avere
Expressions with avere
Interrogatives
Points:
5
2nd Quarter (Prego! Cap. 3)
Communicative goals:
Describe your family
Describe your studies
Talk about your interests/activities
Express preferences
Talk about the weather
Describe possessions
Make appointments / Discuss your schedule
Vocabulary:
Family
Professions
More school subjects
Pass-times / Hobbies
Cultural components:
Italian Geography (cont’d)
Venice
Italian Family
Italian University System
Grammatical structures:
Possessive adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives
Present tense of regular verbs –are
Present tense of irregular –are verbs: andare, stare, fare, dare
Expressions with fare
Film: Pane e Tulipani
Midterm Exam:
•
•
•
•
•
•
3rd Quarter:
(Prego! Cap. P-3)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
Vocabulary
Verb and grammar fill-ins
•
•
•
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
from Amsco Workbook
Short topical composition
(Prego! Cap. 4)
Communicative goals:
Discuss travel plans
Purchase train/bus tickets
Ask / Provide information about your and others’ daily routines
Discuss hobbies and sports
Express needs/wants/abilities
Vocabulary:
Sports and Leisure Activities
Train travel
Cultural components:
Italian Geography (cont’d)
Bilingualism in Italy
National Sports
Grammatical structures:
Present tense of regular verbs –ere and –ire (including -isc- verbs)
Present tense of irregular verbs with –ire
Modal verbs (volere, potere, dovere)
4th Quarter:
(Prego! Cap. 5)
Communicative goals:
Explain the likes/dislikes of others
Express food and beverage preferences
Order in a cafe
Talk about past actions
Purchase food items in a store or market
Express the duration of time in regards to present and past actions
Vocabulary:
Food/Beverages
Italian markets / store
Cultural components:
Café Culture
Italian Geography (cont’d)
Grammatical structures:
Articulated prepositions
Direct object pronouns
The verb piacere
Indirect Object Pronouns
The simple past (passato prossimo) with avere
The simple past (passato prossimo) with essere
The verbs conoscere and sapere
Agreement of the participle with DOPs in the past
Film: TBA
Final Exam:
•
•
•
•
•
(Prego! Cap. P-5)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
Vocabulary
Assessment Tools:*
Attendance
Class Participation
Class work
Homework
Lab work
Reading Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Map illustrations
Creative dialogue writing
Role-plays
Presentations (oral and written)
Written compositions
Creative Projects
Co-operative learning projects
•
•
•
•
Verb and grammar fill-ins
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
Short composition (topical
paragraph / original dialogue)
Notebooks
Open-note tests
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Vocabulary Quizzes
Oral Exams
Written Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies (distributed to each student):
Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete and handed in on time.
Late homework will receive no credit, unless due to an excused absence.
There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to hand in
missing HW, or to schedule a make-up quiz or exam missed during their absence.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Italian 2
S. Berent
Level: Standard
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 6th edition
Prego! Workbook, 6th edition
Prego! Laboratory manual, 6th edition
Supplementary materials provided by instructor
Syllabus: Prego! Capitoli 4-7/8
1st Quarter: (Prego! Cap. P-4) with Review of last year’s materials
Communicative goals:
Introduce yourself and others
Describe yourself and others
Ask /Provide spelling of words
Ask / Provide directions
Discuss pastimes and hobbies
Express preferences
Ask / Provide the date and time
Make appointments / Discuss your schedule
Express ability, wants, needs and obligations
Purchase train/bus tickets
Describe your family
Vocabulary:
Greetings
Alphabet, #s 1-100
Pronunciation
Calendar / Time
Classroom objects
School subjects
City buildings
Adjectives
Nationalities
Professions
Passtimes / Hobbies
Sports
Cultural components:
Italian Geography
The Italian School
Formal v. Informal
Train Travel in Italy
Italian Sports
Trentino Alto–Adige
Italian Heritage
Italian in Advertising
Grammatical structures:
Subject pronouns
Present tense of regular verbs –are, -ere, -ire
5
Present tense of irregular verbs with –ire (-isc- verbs)
Present tense of irregular verbs: avere, essere, stare, fare, dare, andare
Expressions with avere
Expressions with fare
Definite and Indefinite articles (sing., plur., masc., fem.)
Interrogatives
Possessive adjectives
Present tense of irregular verbs in –ere and -ire (dire, uscire, venire, bere)
Present tense of intransitive irregular verbs (volere, potere, dovere)
Prepositions (simple and articulated)
Expressions of time using present + da
2nd Quarter (Prego! Cap. 5-6)
Communicative goals:
Make reservations / Order at a restaurant/cafè
Explain where things are located (physical positions in space)
Explain the likes/dislikes of others
Talk about past actions
Describe possessions
Purchase food items in a store or market
Vocabulary:
Cooking and eating
Food and drinks
Stores / Markets
Cultural components:
Italian meals
Regional cuisine
Emilia-Romagna
The Market in Italy
Porta Portese
Grammatical structures:
Articulated prepositions
Direct object pronouns
The verb piacere
Indirect Object Pronouns
The simple past (passato prossimo) with avere
The simple past (passato prossimo) with essere
The verbs conoscere and sapere
Agreement of the participle with DOPs in the past
Film: Big Night
Midterm Exam:
•
•
•
•
•
•
(Prego! Cap. 1-6)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
Vocabulary
Verb and grammar fill-ins
•
•
•
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
from Amsco Workbook
Short topical composition
3rd Quarter:
(Prego! Cap. 6-7)
Communicative goals:
Ask / Provide information about your and others’ daily routines
Express the duration of time in regards to present and past actions
Describe and shop for clothes
Vocabulary:
Numbers above 100
More daily activities
Parts of the body
Clothing
Cultural components:
Italian fashion
Milano
Grammatical structures:
Reflexive verbs
Reciprocal construction
Adverbs
4th Quarter:
(Prego! Cap. 7-8)
Communicative goals:
Discuss television and movie interests
Choose /Plan what movie to see with a friend
Vocabulary:
Mass Media (cinema, television, radio, journalism)
Cultural components:
Italian cinema
Cinecittà and Neorealism
Roberto Benigni
Veneto (Venice and Verona)
Grammatical structures:
Imperfect past tense
Suffixes
Film: Pane e Tulipani, Romeo and Juliet
Final Exam:
•
•
•
•
•
(Prego! Cap. 4-8)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
Vocabulary
Assessment Tools:*
Attendance
Class Participation
Class work
Homework
Lab work
Reading Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Map illustrations
Creative dialogue writing
•
•
•
•
Verb and grammar fill-ins
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
Short composition (topical
paragraph / original dialogue)
Role-plays
Presentations (oral and written)
Written compositions
Creative Projects
Co-operative learning projects
Notebooks
Open-note tests
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Vocabulary Quizzes
Oral Exams
Written Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies:
Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete,
and done on time. Late homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence.
There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come
see me to schedule a make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Italian 2
S. Berent
Level: Honors
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 6th edition
Prego! Workbook, 6th edition
Prego! Laboratory manual, 6th edition
Supplementary materials provided by instructor
Syllabus:
Prego! Chapters 5-9
1st Quarter: (Prego! Chapter 5) with Review of Italian 1 (P-4)
Communicative goals:
Introduce yourself and others
Describe yourself and others
Ask /Provide spelling of words for clarification
Ask for / Provide directions
Discuss hobbies, sports, studies
Ask / Provide the date and time
Make appointments / Discuss your schedule
Express ability, wants, preferences, needs and obligations
Purchase train/bus tickets
Describe your family
Order in a cafe
Talk about past actions
Vocabulary:
Greetings
Alphabet, #s 1-100
Pronunciation
Calendar / Time
Classroom objects
School subjects
City buildings
Adjectives
Nationalities
Professions
Passtimes / Hobbies
Sports
Food / Beverages
Cultural components:
Italian Geography
The Italian School
Formal v. Informal
Train Travel in Italy
Italian Sports
The Trentino Alto–Adige
Italian Heritage
Italian in Advertising
Cafe Culture
5
Grammatical structures:
Subject pronouns
Present tense of regular verbs –are, -ere, -ire
Present tense of irregular verbs with –ere and –ire (incl. -isc- verbs)
Present tense of irregular verbs: avere, essere, stare, fare, dare, andare
Expressions with avere
Expressions with fare
Definite and Indefinite articles (sing., plur., masc., fem.)
Interrogatives
Possessive adjectives
Present tense of irregular verbs in –ere and -ire (dire, uscire, venire, bere)
Present tense of intransitive irregular verbs (volere, potere, dovere)
Prepositions (simple and articulated)
The simple past (passato prossimo) with avere
The simple past (passato prossimo) with essere
Expressions of time using present + da and past + per
2nd Quarter (Prego! Cap. 5-6)
Communicative goals:
Explain the likes/dislikes of others
Describe possessions
Make dinner reservations / Order in a café/restaurant
Purchase food items in a store or market
Vocabulary:
Foods and drinks
Stores / Markets
Cooking and Eating
Cultural components:
Italian meals
Regional cuisine
Emilia-Romagna
Café Culture
The Market in Italy
Grammatical structures:
Articulated prepositions
Direct object pronouns
The verb piacere
Indirect Object Pronouns
The verbs conoscere and sapere
The verbs lasciare, partire, uscire, and andare via
Agreement of the past participle with DOPs
Film: Pane e Tulipani
Midterm Exam:
•
•
•
•
•
(Prego! Cap. 1-6)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
Vocabulary
•
•
•
•
Verb and grammar fill-ins
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
from Amsco Workbook
Short topical composition
3rd Quarter:
(Prego! Cap. 7-8)
Communicative goals:
Ask / Provide information about your and others’ daily routines
Express the duration of time in regards to present and past actions
Describe and shop for clothes
Discuss television and movie interests
Choose / Plan what movie to see with a friend
Vocabulary:
Numbers greater than 100
More daily activities
Parts of the body
Clothing
Mass Media (cinema, television, radio, journalism)
Cultural components:
Italian fashion
Milano
Italian cinema
Veneto (Venice and Verona)
Grammatical structures:
Reflexive verbs
Reciprocal construction
Adverbs
The imperfect past
The past perfect
Suffixes for nouns and adjectives
4th Quarter:
(Prego! Cap. 8-9)
Communicative goals:
Speak about your health with a doctor/nurse
Discuss your dream vacation
Make hotel reservations
Describe your house
Vocabulary:
Parts of the body
Health and Illness
Vacations
Cultural components:
The Italian medical system
Italian Holidays
Grammatical structures:
Comparatives and Superlatives (regular and irregular)
Future tense
Film: Scene from Caro Diario
Final Exam:
•
•
•
•
(Prego! Cap. 6-10)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
•
•
•
•
Vocabulary
Verb and grammar fill-ins
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
•
Short composition (topical
paragraph or original
dialogue)
•
Take-home writing
assignment
Assessment Tools:*
Attendance
Class Participation
Class work
Homework
Lab work
Reading Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Map illustrations
Creative dialogue writing
Role-plays
Presentations (oral and written)
Written compositions
Creative Projects
Co-operative learning projects
Notebooks
Open-note tests
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Vocabulary Quizzes
Oral Exams
Written Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies:
Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late
homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence.
There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to schedule a
make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Italian 3
S. Berent
Level: Standard
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Ciao! 6th edition
Ciao! Workbook & Lab Manual, 6th edition
Supplementary materials provided by instructor
Syllabus:
Ciao! Chapters 7-12
1st Quarter: (Ciao! Cap. 7-8, incl. review of Italian 2)
Communicative goals:
Discuss past actions
Make/Discuss travel plans
Make reservations
Exchange money
Talk about daily routines
Explain the likes/dislikes of others
Vocabulary:
Travel and Tourism
Finance
More daily activities
Body / Toiletries
Cultural components:
Italian Geography (cont’d)
Tuscany
Italian train system
Exchanging currency in Italy
The Euro
Grammatical structures:
The Past Tense (passato prossimo)
Prepositions
Reflexive verbs
Adverbs
Film : Pane e Tulipani
2nd Quarter (Ciao! Cap. 9-10)
Communicative goals:
Speak about our childhood
Talk about friendships
Explain the duration of time in the present and in the past
Discuss television and movie interests
Choose/Plan what movie to see with a friend
Shop for clothes
Vocabulary:
Mass Media (cinema, television, radio, journalism)
Clothing
Body Parts
Cultural components:
5
Italian cinema
Fashion
Milan
Shopping in Italy
Grammatical structures:
Reciprocal verbs in the past
The Imperfect past
The imperfetto v. passato prossimo
Present Tense + da and Past Tense + per
Demonstrative adjectives
The Imperative
Midterm Exam:
•
•
•
•
•
•
(Ciao! Cap. 7-10)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
Vocabulary
Verb and grammar fill-ins
3rd Quarter:
(Ciao! Cap. 10-11)
Communicative goals:
Describing Clothes
Talk about your Holidays
Preparing / Cooking Food
Give Commands / Orders
Vocabulary:
Clothing
Easter
Italian Cuisine
Cooking
Cultural components:
Italia Geography (cont’d)
Emilia-Romagna
Venice
Shopping in Italy
Italian Holidays (Easter)
Carnevale
Grammatical structures:
The Imperative
Object Pronouns (Direct and Indirect)
4th Quarter:
(Ciao! 11-12)
Communicative goals:
Make hotel reservations
Discuss your dream vacation
Talk about future plans
Express likes/dislikes
Describe your fantasy house
•
•
•
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
from Amsco Workbook
Short topical composition
Explain where things are located (physical positions in space)
Vocabulary:
Vacations / Travel
The House / Furniture / Appliances
Cultural components:
Italian Holidays
Italian Homes
Grammatical points:
Future tense
The Verb piacere
Indirect Object Pronouns
Tonic pronouns
The use of “one” (the “si” impersonale)
Irregular plurals
Film: TBA
Final Exam:
•
•
•
•
•
(Ciao! 7-12)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
Vocabulary
•
•
•
•
Verb and grammar fill-ins
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
Short composition (topical
paragraph / original dialogue)
Assessment Tools:*
Attendance
Class Participation
Class work
Homework
Lab work
Reading Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Map illustrations
Creative dialogue writing
Role-plays
Presentations (oral and written)
Written compositions
Creative Projects
Co-operative learning projects
Notebooks
Open-note tests
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Vocabulary Quizzes
Oral Exams
Written Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies:
Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late
homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence.
There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to schedule a
make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Italian 3
S. Berent
Level: Honors
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Ciao! 6th edition
Ciao! Workbook & Lab Manual, 6th edition
Supplementary materials provided by instructor
Syllabus:
Ciao! Chapters 8-14
1st Quarter: (Ciao! 7-9, incl. review of Italian 2)
Communicative goals:
Make/Discuss travel plans
Make reservations
Exchange money
Talk about daily routines
Discuss past actions
Speak about our childhood
Talk about friendships
Explain the duration of time in the present and in the past
Discuss television and movie interests
Choose/Plan what movie to see with a friend
Vocabulary:
Travel and Tourism
Finance
More daily activities
Body / Toiletries
Mass Media
Cultural components:
Italian Geography (cont’d)
Tuscany
Italian train system
Exchanging currency in Italy (see Prego! Video Cap. 16)
The Euro
Italian Cinema
Grammatical structures:
The Past Tense (passato prossimo)
Prepositions
Reflexive verbs (present and past tense)
Reciprocal verb (present and past tense)
Adverbs
The Imperfect past
Present Tense + da and Past Tense + per
The imperfetto v. passato prossimo
The past perfect (trapassato)
2nd Quarter (Ciao! Cap. 10-11)
Communicative goals:
Describe clothes
5
Shop for clothes
Talk about your Holidays
Preparing / Cooking Food
Give Commands / Orders
Vocabulary:
Clothing
Body Parts
Easter
Italan Cuisine
Cultural components:
Italian Geography (cont’d)
Milan
Venice
Emilia-Romagna
Shopping in Italy
Italian Holidays (Easter)
Carnevale
Grammatical structures:
The imperfetto v. passato prossimo v. trapassato
Demonstrative adjectives
The Imperative
Review of Pronouns (Direct, Indirect, Reflexive)
Midterm Exam:
•
•
•
•
•
•
3rd Quarter:
(Ciao! Cap. 7-11)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
Vocabulary
Verb and grammar fill-ins
•
•
•
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
from Amsco Workbook
Short topical composition
(Ciao! Cap. 12-13)
Communicative goals:
Make hotel reservations
Discuss your dream vacation
Talk about future plans
Express likes/dislikes
Describe your fantasy house
Explain where things are located (physical positions in space)
Vocabulary:
Vacations / Travel
The House / Furniture / Appliances
Cultural components:
Italian Holidays
Italian Homes
Grammatical structures:
Future tense
The Verb piacere
Indirect Object Pronouns
Double Pronouns
Tonic pronouns
The use of “one” (the “si” impersonale)
Irregular plurals
Ci and Ne
Film: TBA
4th Quarter:
(Ciao! 14)
Communicative goals:
Giving advice
Explaining decisions
Stating preferences
Discussing hypothetical situations
Vocabulary:
Job / Work
Cultural components:
Employment in Italy
Immigration (see Prego! Cap. 18)
Grammatical points:
Present Conditional
Past Conditional
Use of dovere, potere, volere in the conditional
Film: TBA
Final Exam:
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(Ciao! 7-14)
Listening Comprehension
Oral questions
Multiple choice
Matching / Identification
Vocabulary
Assessment Tools:*
Attendance
Class Participation
Class work
Homework
Lab work
Reading Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Map illustrations
Creative dialogue writing
Role-plays
Presentations (oral and written)
Written compositions
Creative Projects
Co-operative learning projects
Notebooks
Open-note tests
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Vocabulary Quizzes
Oral Exams
Written Exams
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Verb and grammar fill-ins
Map questions
Cultural open-ended questions
Short composition (topical
paragraph / original dialogue)
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies:
Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late
homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence.
There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to schedule a
make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Italian 4
S. Berent
Level: Honors
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Ciao! 6th edition
Ciao! Workbook & Lab Manual, 6th edition
Supplementary materials provided by instructor
Syllabus:
Ciao! Capitoli 11-18 (with review of Italian 3)
1st Quarter: (Ciao! 7-9, and 15-16**)
Communicative goals:
Make/Discuss travel plans
Make reservations
Exchange money
Discuss television and movie interests
Choose/Plan what movie to see with a friend
Vocabulary:
Travel and Tourism
Finance
**Geographical Terms
Cultural components:
Italian Geography (cont’d)
Tuscany
Italian train system
Exchanging currency in Italy
The Euro
Italian Cinema
Italian Heritage
Grammatical structures:
Review of Reflexive and Reciprocal Verbs (present and past tense)
Adverbs
The imperfetto v. passato prossimo v. trapassato
**comparatives and superlatives (regular and irregular)
**relative pronouns
**indefinite pronouns
2nd Quarter (Ciao! Cap. 10-11, and 16-17**)
Communicative goals:
Describe clothes
Shop for clothes
Talk about your Holidays
Preparing / Cooking Food
Give Commands / Orders
Vocabulary:
Clothing
Body Parts
Easter
Italian Cuisine
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Cultural components:
Italian Geography (cont’d)
Milan
Venice
Emilia-Romagna
Shopping in Italy
Italian Holidays (Easter)
Carnevale
Grammatical structures:
The imperfetto v. passato prossimo v. trapassato
Demonstrative adjectives
The Imperative
Review of Pronouns (Direct, Indirect, Reflexive)
**The gerund (present progressive)
**The Subjunctive
Film: Pane e Tulipani
(Ciao! Cap. 12-13 and 17-18**)
3rd Quarter:
Communicative goals:
Make hotel reservations
Discuss your dream vacation
Talk about future plans
Express likes/dislikes
Describe your fantasy house
Explain where things are located (physical positions in space)
**Speak with a doctor
Vocabulary:
Vacations / Travel
The House / Furniture / Appliances
**Body/ Health
Cultural components:
Italian Holidays
Italian Homes
Italian Medical System
**The Environment
Grammatical structures:
Future tense
The Verb piacere
Indirect Object Pronouns
Tonic pronouns
The “si” impersonale
Irregular plurals
**The Subjunctive (present and past tenses)
**Il Passato Remoto
4th Quarter:
(Ciao! Cap. 18 and Prego! Cap. 16-18)
Communicative goals:
Inquire about and express emotion, opinion, doubt and uncertainty using different
forms of the subjunctive
Offer advice, express wishes and make commands using the subjunctive
Read and understand cultural information expressed in the remote past tense
Discuss several aspects of Italian’s artistic, musical and literary culture
Vocabulary:
Art and Archeology
Literature and Poetry
Music, Opera and Theater
Cultural components:
**Commedia dell’Arte
*Italian Literature
*Dante Alighieri
Grammatical structures:
Volerci and metterci
Subjunctive
**Passato Remoto
Film: TBA
Final Project:
TBA (includes group work in class and take-home essay)
Assessment Tools:*
Attendance
Class Participation
Class work
Homework
Lab work
Reading Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Map illustrations
Creative dialogue writing
Role-plays
Presentations (oral and written)
Written compositions
Creative Projects
Co-operative learning projects
Notebooks
Open-note tests
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Vocabulary Quizzes
Oral Exams
Written Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
As stated in my “Course Expectations” guidelines and policies:
Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late
homework will receive no credit unless due to an excused absence.
There are no make-up quizzes or tests for unexcused absences. It is the student’s responsibility to come see me to schedule a
make-up or to hand in homework due during their absence.
Spanish 2009
Syllabi
Course Name: Spanish 1
Level: Fundamentals
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Buen Viaje 1, chapters 1-7
Syllabus:
1st Quarter
Lección Preliminar
• Greetings and responses
• Origin
• Spanish alphabet
• Numbers 1-31
• Days of the week, months of the year
• Seasons
Assessment Tools
• Objective quiz on vocabulary
• Directed conversation: Includes all material studied in the
“Lección Preliminar”
Chapter 1: Un amigo o una amiga
• Personal descriptions using singular nouns and adjectives
• Definite articles: el, la, un, una
• Singular conjugations of the verb ser
Assessment Tools
• Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes
• Directed conversation: Incorporates material studied in the 1st
chapter and the “Lección Preliminar”
• Chapter Test: Multiple Choice, Fill-ins, Translations, Answering
Questions, Reading Comprehension
Chapter 2: Alumnos y cursos
• Classes at school
• Personal descriptions using plural nouns and adjectives
• Plural conjugations of the verb ser
• Numbers 1-100
• Telling time
• Holiday Vocabulary: El día de los muertos
Assessment Tools
• Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes
• Additional assessments to be added
2nd Quarter
Chapter 3: Las compras para la escuela
• School supplies
• Clothing
• Numbers 100-1000
• Singular conjugations of regular –ar verbs
• Formal & informal speech: Ud. and tú
Assessments:
• Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes
• Additional assessments to be added
Chapter 4: En la escuela
• School activities
• Plural conjugations of regular –ar verbs
• Irregular verbs ir, dar & estar
• Contractions al & del
Assessments:
• Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes
• Additional assessments to be added
Mid-Term Exam (Chapters 1-4):
• Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading comprehension, writing
sample.
3rd Quarter
Chapter 5: En el café
• Food
• Ordering in a restaurant
• Regular –er verbs
• Regular –ir verbs
Assessments:
• Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes
• Additional assessments to be added
Chapter 6: La familia y su casa
• Family members
• Vocabulary to desribe a home
• The irregular verb tener
• Expressions tener que & ir a
• Possessive adjectives
Assessments:
• Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes
• Additional assessments to be added
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4th Quarter
Chapter 7: Deportes de equipo
• Sports Vocabulary
• Stem-changing Verbs: empezar, preferir, querer
• Stem-changing Verbs: volver, poder, dormir
• The irregular verbs: gustar, interesar, aburrir
Assessments:
• Weekly objective vocabulary and/or grammar quizzes
• Additional assessments to be added
General Review of the 3rd and 4th Quarters (Chapters 5-7)
Final Exam: A comprehensive exam which tests the listening, reading and writing
skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and vocabulary of
Chapters 5-7. The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer
response questions and a writing sample.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Map illustrations
Simulations
Journal/Diaries
Role playing
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
FCA’s for long essays
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
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Course Name:
Fundamentals of Spanish II
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Buen Viaje
Supplementary Materials:
Level:
Standard
Points:
5
Bienvenidos, Spanish is Fun, Spanish for Mastery I
AMSCO workbook – Levels I, II
Por Fronteras Culturas workbook
Exploring Spanish workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and
pronunciation rules learned in Spanish I and Fundamental Spanish I. Review of
present tense of regular and irregular verbs.
Vocabulary topics include numbers (0-100), introductions, days/months, classroom
objects, names, ages, origin, conversational vocabulary/expressions, time
expressions, likes & dislikes, colors, class schedule, definite and indefinite articles.
Assessments:
• Oral presentations
• Objective quizzes on each topic mentioned above
• Group Project on Visiting a Spanish-speaking Country
2nd Quarter:
Discussion of Verb Ser
Discussion of Verb Estar
Time
Review of Present tense of all regular –AR, ER, and IR verbs
Review of subject pronouns
Review of Classroom Objects
Discussions / Research on Holidays celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries
Verb Ser and its use with adjectives
Review of adjectives
Usage, position, and agreement of adjective
Masculine and feminine, singular and plural of adjectives
Assessments:
• Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts-objective
format, fill-ins, matching, multiple choice, short answers and oral
comprehension
• Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts-fill-ins,
multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension, and short answers
• Oral presentations on Holidays
• Notebook Check
• Homework and In Class Work
Repaso: Mid-term Exam
General review of all material from Fundamental Spanish I and all vocabulary
and grammar concepts from 1st and 2nd quarters
Assessment:
• Mid-term Exam: oral and reading comprehension, objective format, fill-ins,
scantron multiple choice and writing sample
3rd Quarter:
El Tiempo-Weather Expressions
Review of the Seasons
Leisure Time Activities
Vacation Destinations
Assessments:
• Weekly objective vocabulary quizzes-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral
comprehension and short answers
• Oral Presentation-play role of meteorologist-weather report forecasting
• Written exam on weather expressions objective format (matching, fill-ins,
short answers)
• Written assessment on small paragraph describing favorite vacation spot and
leisure time activities
Health, feelings and remedies
Physical sensations with TENER
Assessments:
• Objective Quiz-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching and oral comprehension on
Health topics
• Oral skit on doctor’s or dentist visitation-students will role-play with props and
use target vocabulary and grammar
• Unit exam- objective format, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, short answer
and oral comprehension Exam will cover all health-related information
Clothing Vocabulary
Demonstrative adjectives
Assessments:
• objective quiz on vocabulary and grammar with fill-ins, short answer and
matching
• poster project/collage on clothing
• small oral skit using clothing vocabulary and demonstrative adjectives
4th Quarter:
Review of all-ER, -IR verbs
Foods and Beverages
Verb GUSTAR
Assessments:
• Objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar fill-ins, matching, short answer,
and oral comprehension
• Oral presentation on ordering food and drink in a restaurant setting. Written
dialogues menu construction and oral presentation to count as a test grade
Cultural Study-El Cinco de Mayo
Reading and vocabulary introduction
Fiesta using props and target vocabulary food preparations coinciding with the
holiday
Repaso Para Final Exam
All 3rd and 4th quarter vocabulary and grammar, oral and reading comprehension
review, short writing samples, oral Q&A preparation
Assessment:
• Final exam: objective scantron format, fill-ins, oral and reading
comprehension, writing samples, small directed dialogues.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentations rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective tests/quizzes
Presentations
Exams
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Course Name: Spanish 1
Level: Standard
Points: 5
Text book/ Instructional Material
En Español 1 textbook, En Español 1 workbook
En Español 1 Audio CD, DVD, overhead transparencies
1st Quarter
Preliminary Chapter: Hola Bienvenidos
• Expressions for hello and good-bye
• Introducing yourself
• Saying where you are from
• The days of the week
• The Spanish Alphabet
• Numbers 1-10
• Classroom expressions
• Latin American countries and their capitals
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Expressions for hello and good-bye, introducing yourself, days of the
week, and numbers 1-10.
• South American countries and their capitals
• Central American countries and their capitals
Etapa I Unidad I: Bienvenido a Miami
• Learning about the Hispanic community in the United States
• Familiar and Formal greetings
• Describing people, subject pronouns, and the verb ser
• Using ser de to express origin
• Using verbs to talk about what you like and dislike
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• The verb ser
Chapter Test
Presentation on likes and dislikes
Unidad II: Mis Buenos Amigos
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• Describing others and discussing their likes and dislikes
• Describe clothing
• Using definite articles with specific things
• Using indefinite articles with unspecified things
• Using adjectives to describe gender
• Using adjectives to describe number
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Articles and indefinite articles
• Adjectives
Chapter test
Composition
Presentation on describing themselves
Presentation on a Spanish speaking country
2nd Quarter
Unidad III: Te presento mi familia
• Discussing family and talking about friends
• La Quinceanera (Sweet fifteen)
• Using the verb tener
• Ask and tell age
• Talk about birthdays
• Expressing possession using de
• Using possessive adjectives
• Using date and months.
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• The verb tener
• Possession using de and adjectives
Chapter Test
Project on Family Tree
Calendar Project
Unidad II
Etapa I: Un Dia de Clases
• School in Mexico City
• Regional vocabulary
• Describing classes and classroom objects
• Saying how often you do something
• Discuss obligation with hay que and tener que
• Saying what you do: present tense of AR verbs
• Expressing frequency with adverbs
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Saying how often you do something/ hay que and tener que
• AR verbs
Chapter Test
Composition
Project on Class schedules “Mi Horario”
Mid Term Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed
dialogues
3rd Quarter
Etapa II: ¡ Un Horario Difícil !
• Talk about schedules
• Ask and tell time
• Ask questions
• Say where you are going using the verb Ir
• The verb estar
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• The verb Ir
• The verb estar
• -ER and –IR verbs
Chapter test
Composition
Etapa III: Mis Actividades
• Discuss plans
• Sequence events
• Talk about places and people you know
• The use of ir + an infinitive
• The use of verbs with irregular yo forms
• The verb oir.
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• The use of ir + an infinitive
• The use of verbs with irregular yo forms
• The verb oir
Chapter test
Composition
Project: Students must design an itinerary for a vacation
Unidad III
Etapa I: Me gusta el Tiempo Libre
• Extend invitations
• Talk on the phone
• Express feelings with estar and adjectives
• Say where you are coming from using venir
• Say what just happened using acabar de
• Saying what someone likes to do using gustar + infinitive
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Estar and adjectives
• Venir
• Acabar de
• Gustar + infinitives
Chapter test
Composition
Project: Una Invitación. Students will create a dialogue extending and accepting
an invitation.
4th Quarter
Etapa II: Deportes Para Todos
• Talk about sports using jugar
• Express preferences
• Say what you know using saber
• Make comparisons
• Stem-changing verbs e->ie
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Jugar
• Saber
• Stem-changing verbs e->ie
Chapter test
Composition
Project: Una Encuesta. Students will conduct a survey and present their findings
to the class.
Etapa III: El tiempo en El Yunque
• Describe the weather
• Discuss clothing and accessories
• State your opinion
• Describe how your feel using tener expressions
• Say waht is happening using the present progressive
• Use of direct object pronouns
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Present progressive
Object pronouns
Chapter test
Composition
Poster board project: Mis vacaciones ideales. Students will describe their ideal
vacation to a Spanish-speaking country.
Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Course Name: Spanish 1
Level: Honors
Points: 5
Text book/ Instructional Material
En Español 1 textbook, En Español 1 workbook
En Español Audio CD, DVD, overhead transparencies
1st Quarter
Preliminary Chapter: Hola Bienvenidos
• Expressions for hello and good-bye
• Introducing yourself
• Saying where you are from
• The days of the week
• The Spanish alphabet
• Numbers 1-10
• Classroom expressions
• Latin American countries and their capitals
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Expressions for hello and good-bye, introducing yourself, days of the
week, and numbers 1-10.
• South American countries and their capitals
• Central American countries and their capitals
Etapa I Unidad I: Bienvenido a Miami
• Learning about the Hispanic community in the United States
• Familiar and Formal greetings
• Describing people, subject pronouns, and the verb ser
• Using ser de to express origin
• Using verbs to talk about what you like and dislike
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• The verb ser
Chapter Test
Presentation on likes and dislikes
Unidad II: Mis Buenos Amigos
.
• Describing others and discussing their likes and dislikes
• Describe clothing
• Using definite articles with specific things
• Using indefinite articles with unspecified things
• Using adjectives to describe gender
• Using adjectives to describe number
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Articles and indefinite articles
• Adjectives
Chapter test
Composition
Presentation on describing themselves
Presentation on a Spanish speaking country
2nd Quarter
Unidad III: Te presento mi familia
• Discussing family and talking about friends
• La Quinceanera (Sweet fifteen)
• Using the verb tener
• Ask and tell age
• Talk about birthdays
• Expressing possession using de
• Using possessive adjectives
• Using date and months.
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• The verb tener
• Possession using de and adjectives
Chapter Test
Project on Family Tree
Calendar Project
Unidad II
Etapa I: Un Dia de Clases
• School in Mexico City
• Regional vocabulary
• Describing classes and classroom objects
• Saying how often you do something
• Discuss obligation with hay que and tener que
• Saying what you do: present tense of AR verbs
• Expressing frequency with adverbs
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Saying how often you do something/ hay que and tener que
• AR verbs
Chapter Test
Composition
Project on Class schedules “Mi Horario”
Mid Term Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed
dialogues
3rd Quarter
Etapa II: ¡ Un Horario Difícil !
• Talk about schedules
• Ask and tell time
• Ask questions
• Say where you are going using the verb Ir
• The verb estar
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• The verb Ir
• The verb estar
• -ER and –IR verbs
Chapter test
Composition
Etapa III: Mis Actividades
• Discuss plans
• Sequence events
• Talk about places and people you know
• The use of ir + an infinitive
• The use of verbs with irregular yo forms
• The verb oir.
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• The use of ir + an infinitive
• The use of verbs with irregular yo forms
• The verb oir
Chapter test
Composition
Project: Students must design an itinerary for a vacation
Unidad III
Etapa I: Me gusta el Tiempo Libre
• Extend invitations
• Talk on the phone
• Express feelings with estar and adjectives
• Say where you are coming from using venir
• Say what just happened using acabar de
• Saying what someone likes to do using gustar + infinitive
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Estar and adjectives
• Venir
• Acabar de
• Gustar + infinitives
Chapter test
Composition
Project: Una Invitación. Students will create a dialogue extending and accepting
an invitation.
Etapa II: Deportes Para Todos
• Talk about sports using jugar
• Express preferences
• Say what you know using saber
• Make comparisons
• Stem-changing verbs e->ie
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Jugar
• Saber
• Stem-changing verbs e->ie
Chapter test
Composition
Project: Una Encuesta. Students will conduct a survey and present their findings
to the class.
4th Quarter
Etapa III: El tiempo en El Yunque
• Describe the weather
• Discuss clothing and accessories
• State your opinion
• Describe how your feel using tener expressions
• Say waht is happening using the present progressive
• Use of direct object pronouns
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Present progressive
Object pronouns
Chapter test
Composition
Poster board project: Mis vacaciones ideales. Students will describe their ideal
vacation to a Spanish-speaking country.
Unidad 4 Etapa I: A visitar a mi prima
• Identify places around the community
• Give addresses
• Choose transportation
• Request and give directions
• Verb decir
• Prepositions of location
• Regular affirmative tu commands
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Prepositions and verb decir
• Tu commands
Chapter Test
Oral Skit based upon giving and receiving directions in Spanish to go from one
place to another, or from their respective homes to NQHS.
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Unidad 4 Etapa 2: En el Mercado
• Talk about shopping
• Make purchases
• Talk about giving gifts
• Bargain
• Stem-changing verbs (o->ue)
• Indirect object pronouns
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Indirect object pronouns
• Stem-changing verbs
Role play by simulating a shopping excursion to the store of your choice and
creating a dialogue skit between 2-3 students
Chapter test
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• Order food
• Request the check
• Talk about food
• Express extremes
• Say where you went
• Affirmative / negative words
• Gustar +nouns
• Stem-changing verbs (e->i)
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Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Affirmative/Negative Words
• Stem-changing verbs (e-i)
• Gustar + noun
Poster project on food vocabulary.
Small restaurant skit in groups of 3-4 students
Chapter Test
Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues
Unit Exams: Unit exams consist of listening cmoprehension, reading comprehsnion,
objective questions and fill-in-the-blank questions.
Homework: learning a foreign language requires a lot of practice. Students should
expect to have approximately 20 minutes of homework per night. Unexcused late
homework will receive half or no credit.
Absences: when students are absent, they are responsible for obtaining notes and
assignments. Most make-up quizzes and tests will be given after school
Extra help: extra help is available to all students Monday through Thursday after school.
Students are welcome to stop by with brief questions or concerns before or after school,
but they must make an apponitment with me if they need extra help.
Final Grade: The final grade for the term will be basedo n the following:
1. Quizzes (written and orla) will count once towards the final average.
2. Exams, skits, major projects, homework and classwork/participation average will
count twice.
3. Mid-term and final exam will count fo ra quarter of the grade for that term.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Simulations
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
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Course Name: Spanish 2
Level:
Advanced
Points: 5
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
A. ¡En español! text and workbook (Units 1-4)
B. ¡En español! DVD and Audio Program and other supplementary materials
SYLLABUS
1st Quarter:
Etapa Preliminar Theme: Review, reinforcement and expansion of topical vocabulary
learned in Spanish I. Includes greetings, numbers, time, likes and dislikes, describing
people and talking about school life.
Grammar/Structures: Review of grammar learned in Spanish I including present tense
of regular and irregular verbs, noun/adjective agreement, interrogative words, uses of
ser and estar.
Assessments: Unit quizzes on vocabulary and grammar, unit test.
Unidad 1 Theme: Discussing leisure activities, expressing preferences, and talking about
things and people.
Grammar/Structures: Preterite (past tense) of regular and irregular verbs, present tense of
of stem-changing verbs, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, stem-changing preterites,
saber vs. conocer, preterite of hay.
Assessments: *chapter quizzes and tests
* unit test
* postcards describing a trip or vacation in another city or country
* oral skits in which students conduct news-station interviews on current
local or global events, issues or cultural topics
2nd Quarter:
Unidad 2 Theme: Discussing childhood memories and family, relating a series of events in the
past, eating in a restaurant, and talking about things to do in the city.
Grammar/Structures: Possessive adjectives and pronouns, reflexive verbs and pronouns,
imperfect (past tense), present and past progressive, direct and indirect object pronouns, verbs
similar to gustar.
Assessments: * chapter quizzes and tests
* unit test
* Students will work in small groups to write children’s stories in Spanish.
Mid-Term Exam (Units 1-2): A comprehensive exam which tests the listening,
reading and writing skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and
vocabulary of Units 1-2. The test consists of multiple-choice questions, fill-ins, short
answer response questions and a writing sample.
3rd Quarter:
Unidad 3 Theme: Discussing ways to stay fit and healthy, talking about daily routine and
chores, and talking about the beach.
Grammar/Structures: pronoun placement, usted/ustedes commands, affirmative and
negative tú commands, adverbs ending in –mente, hacer with expressions of time,
subjunctive with impersonal expressions.
Assessments: * chapter quizzes and tests
* unit test
* Students will write and perform skits involving role-play of doctor/
patient where they will discuss health issues, illnesses and remedies.
Unidad 4 Theme: Traveling in Spain, describing different housing situations, and
shopping for clothes.
Grammar/Structures: Subjunctive to express hopes and wishes, irregular subjunctive
forms, subjunctive of stem-changing verbs, subjunctive and infinitive, comparatives and
superlatives, subjunctive with expressions of doubt and emotion.
Assessments: * chapter quizzes and chapter tests (through 4.1)
* Students will write an essay about an imaginary stays in Madrid or
another city in Spain.
4th Quarter:
Unidad 4 Theme (cont’d): Traveling in Spain, describing different housing situations,
and shopping for clothes.
Grammar/Structures: Subjunctive to express hopes and wishes, irregular subjunctive
forms, subjunctive of stem-changing verbs, subjunctive and infinitive, comparatives and
superlatives, subjunctive with expressions of doubt and emotion.
Assessments: * chapter quizzes and chapter tests
* unit test
* Students will role-play clothes-shopping experiences in small
groups
*other projects TBA
Final Exam (Units 3-4): A comprehensive exam which tests the listening, reading and
writing skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and vocabulary of
Units 3-4. The test consists of multiple-choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response
questions and a writing sample.
*ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Course Name: Spanish
Level: II Standard
Points:5
Texts / Instructional Materials:
En Español I
En Español I workbook
En Español I audio CD
En Español I DVD
En Español I Actividades Para Todos
En Español overhead transparencies
Syllabus:
1st Quarter
General Review
• Review, reinforcement and expansion of general
• Vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in Spanish I
standard classes and Middle School Foreign Language
Programs. Textbook chapters covered are Etapa Preliminar
through Unidad II.
Etapa Preliminar
• Greetings and farewells
• Introductions
• Origin –using the verb ser
• Days and months vocabulary – ages, birthdays, etc….
• Numbers (1-100)
• Spanish alphabet
• Classroom expressions & vocabulary
• Review of Latin American countries and capitals
• Review of regular AR, ER, IR verbs
Assessments – Review:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Countries and capitals of Latin America
• Grammar
Unidad I Etapa I through Unidad 2
• Familiar and formal greetings
• Describing people, subject pronouns and the verb Ser
• Rules and usage of adjectives
• Discussing likes and dislikes
• Review of definite and indefinite articles
• Verb Tener
•
•
•
•
Interrogative words
Time expressions
Verb Estar
Verb Ir and Ir + A+ infinitive
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
Exam on all review topics at the end of Term I
Composition - ¿ Quien Soy Yo?
Mini-dialogue presentation
2nd Quarter
Unidad 3 Etapa I: ¡ Me gusta el tiempo libre!
• Extending invatations
• Talking on the telephone
• Expressing feelings with Estar
• Verb Venir
• Acabar de + infinitive expressions
• Possession with de
• Possessive adjectives
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
Oral skit involving accepting of declining invitations via a
telephone conversation between 2 students
Chapter test
Unidad 3 Etapa 2 ¡ Deportes para Todos!
• Talk about sports with the verb Jugar
• Express preferences using preferir
• Stem-changing verbs (e-ie)
• Verb Saber
• Make comparisons using, Mas que, Menos que and Tan …
Como
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Verbs Jugar/Saber
• Stem-Changing verbs
Chapter test
Composition using vocabulary and grammatical structures
Mid Term Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension,
short answer questions, fill-ins, essay writing.
3rd quarter
Unidad 3 Etapa 3: El tiempo en El Yunque
• Describe the weather
• Discussing clothing and accessories
• Stating opinions
• Describe how you feel
• Say what is happening using the present progressive
• Tener expressions
• Use of Direct object pronouns
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Tener expressions
• Direct object pronouns
• Present progressive
Chapter test
Unit exam
Composition
Fashion show with clothing vocabulary
Unidad 4 Etapa I: A visitar a mi prima
• Identifying places around the community
• Give addresses
• Choose transportation
• Request directions
• Give directions
• Verb Decir
• Prepositions of location
• Regular affirmative Tu commands
Assessments:
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Prepositions and verb decir
• Tu commands
Chapter test
Oral skit based upon giving and receiving directions in Spanish
to go from one place to another, or from their respective homes
to NQHS.
4th quarter
Unidad 4 Etapa 2: En el Mercado
• Talk about shopping
• Make purchases
• Talk about giving gifts
• Bargain
• Stem-changing verbs (o-ue)
• Indirect object pronouns
Assessments
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Indirect object pronouns
• Stem-changing verbs
• Role play by simulating a shopping excursion to the store
of your choice and creating a dialogue skit between 2-3
students
Chapter test
Unidad 4 Etapa 3: Que hacer en Oaxaca?
• Order food
• Request the check
• Talk about food
• Express extremes
• Say where you went
• Affirmative / negative words
• Gustar +nouns
• Stem-changing verbs (e-i)
Assessments
Quizzes
• Vocabulary
• Affirmative/negative words
• Stem-changing verbs (e-i)
• Gustar + noun
Poster project on food vocabulary.
Small restaurant skit in groups of 3-4 students
Unit exam
Final Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, short
answer questions, fill-ins, essay writing.
Course Name: Spanish 2
Level:
Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
¡En español 2! textbook and workbook
¡En español 2! DVD and Audio Program and other supplementary materials
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and verb review
Unit 1, Chapter. 1:
Communication:
Talk about where you went and what you did.
Discuss leisure time activities and air travel.
Review of the uses of SER v. ESTAR
Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals
Grammar:
Regular preterite verbs
Preterite of verbs ending in –car, -gar, and –zar
Preterite of ir, ser, hacer, dar, ver
Chapter. 2:
Communication:
Comment on food
Talk about the past
Express activity preferences and discuss fine art
Grammar:
The present tense of e i and u ue verbs
Irregular preterite verbs
Chapter 3:
Communication:
Discuss way to communicate.
React to news.
Ask and give information.
Talk about things and people that you know
Grammar:
Saber and conocer
Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns
Hubo
Stem-changing preterite verbs (ei, ou)
Assessments:
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Grammar quizzes
• Original paired written conversation
• Chapter exams
• Graded portfolio essay writing assignments
2nd Quarter:
Unit 2, Chapter 1:
Communication:
Describe childhood experiences.
Express personal reactions.
Discuss family relationships.
Grammar:
Possessive adjectives and pronouns
Imperfect tense (including irregulars)
Expressions with tener
Había
Chapter 2:
Communication:
Narrate in the past.
Talk about family celebrations.
Talk about activities in progress
Grammar:
Present and past progressive
Preterite and imperfect
Ordinal numbers
Chapter 3:
Communication:
Order at a restaurant.
Ask for and pay a restaurant bill.
Talk about things to do in a city
Grammar:
Verbs similar to gustar
Double object pronouns
Assessments:
• Vocabulary and grammar quizzes
• Unit exams
• Writing assignments
• Dictations
• Oral presentations
• Project
Mid-year Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, short answer
questions, fill-ins, essay writing.
3rd Quarter:
Unit3, Chapter 1:
Communication:
Discuss ways to stay fit and healthy.
Make suggestions.
Talk about daily routines and personal care.
Grammar:
Pronoun placement
Usted/ustedes commands
Commands and pronoun placement
Chapter 2:
Communication:
Tell someone what to do and talk about chores.
Say if something has already been done
Grammar:
Affirmative tú commands
Adverbs ending in –mente
4th Quarter:
Chapter 3:
Communication:
Describe time periods.
Talk about health and fitness.
Give advice.
Grammar:
Hacer with expression of time
The subjunctive with impersonal expressions
Doler
Assessments:
• Vocabulary and grammar quizzes and exam
• Dictations
• Writing Assessments
• Composite monster poster and presentation (body parts)
• Mini projects- advertisement for a health club, original
• Dialogue writing
Unit 4, Chapter 1:
Communication:
Talk about travel plans.
Persuade others.
Describe rooms, furniture and appliances.
Grammar:
The subjunctive to express hopes and wishes
Irregular subjunctive forms
Assessments:
• Vocabulary and grammar tests
• Mini-project – either a group persuasion to live in suburbs, city or
country or a brochure
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Course Name: Spanish 3
Level:
Advanced
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
En Español level 3 textbook, workbook, over-head transparencies, video and CD
programs. Listening activities may be done in the language laboratory.
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and verb review
Unit 1, Chapter 1:
Communication: Describe people. Talk about experiences, list accomplishments
Grammar:
Review: Ser and Estar
Review: imperfect tense
Review: imperfect vs. Preterite
Use of present and past perfect tenses
Chapter 2:
Communication:
Describe fashion
Talk about pastimes
Talk about the future
Predict Actions
Grammar:
Review: Verbs like gustar, Use of por vs. para
Use of the Future tense
Use future tense to express probability
Chapter 3:
Communication:
Talk about household chores
Say what friends do
Express feelings
Grammar:
Review: Reflexive verbs
Use of reflexive verbs reciprocally
Review: Use impersonal construction with se
Assessments:
Vocabulary and grammar quizzes (fill-ins, and open-ended questions, and
multiple choice)
Paired written conversations
Fashion show group project
Project-Recorded radio ad.
Chapter exams
Oral quizzes
Other writing assignments
2nd Quarter:
Unit 2, Chapter 1:
Communication:
Say what you want to do
Make requests
Make suggestions
Grammar:
Review: Use of commands forms, use of nosotros commands and speculating
with the conditional
Chapter 2:
Communication:
Say what should be done
React to the ecology
React to others reactions
Grammar:
Review: Use the subjunctive (regular, irregular, stem changing verbs)
Use the present perfect subjunctive
Chapter 3:
Communication:
React to nature
Express doubt
Relate events in time
Grammar:
Review: Use of the subjunctive with expressions of emotion
Review: Use the subjunctive to express doubt and uncertainty
Use the subjunctive with cuando and other conjunctions of time
Assessments:
Vocabulary and grammar quizzes (fill-ins, and open-ended questions, and
multiple choice)
FCA Writing Assessments
Dictations
Essay writing and presentation
Project development and presentation
Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation
Mid-year Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, short answer
questions, fill-ins, essay writing.
3rd Quarter:
Unit3, Chapter 1
Communication: Describe personal celebrations
Say what people want
Link events and ideas
Grammar:
Review: Use of subjunctive for expressing wishes
Use of subjunctive with conjunctions
Use of imperfect subjunctive
Chapter 2
Communication: Talk about holidays
Hypnotize
Express doubt and disagree
Describe ideas
Grammar:
Use of subjunctive with nonexistent and indefinite
Review: Use the subjunctive for disagreement and denial
Chapter 3
Communication:
Describe historic events
Make suggestions and wishes
Express emotion and doubt
State cause and effect
Grammar:
Summary of the subjunctive
Subjunctive vs. indicative
Assessments:
Vocabulary and grammar quizzes (fill-ins, and open-ended questions, and
multiple choice)
Writing assessments
Projects
4th Quarter:
Unit 4, Chapter 1:
Communication:
Describe your studies, ask questions, say what you are doing and were doing
Grammar:
Review the use of interrogative words, Review the use of the present progressive,
Use the progressive with ir, andar, and seguir, use the past progressive tense
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary and Grammar tests:
Mini-project- 1) group persuasion to live in suburbs, city or country 2) brochure
making
Chapter 2:
Communication:
Talk about careers, confirm and deny, express opinions, hypothesize
Grammar:
Review the use of the affirmative and negative expressions
Use the past perfect subjunctive tense
Use the conditional perfect tense
Chapter 3
Grammar:
Use subject and stressed object pronouns
*Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Approximately 30 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an
integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible,
complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted.
Mid-term and final exams will count for ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name:
Spanish 3
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
¡En español 2! textbook and workbook
¡En español 2! DVD and Audio Program and other supplementary materials
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Review, reinforcement and expansion of topical vocabulary learned in Spanish 1 and 2.
Includes greetings, numbers, time, likes and dislikes, describing people and talking about
school life.
Grammar/Structures: Review of grammar learned in Spanish 1 and 2 including present
tense of regular and irregular verbs, noun/adjective agreement, interrogative words, uses of
ser and estar
Assessments:
• Unit quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
• Unit test
• Original paired written conversation
• Writing assignments
2nd Quarter:
Unidad 1 Themes: Discussing leisure activities, expressing preferences, and talking about
things and people.
Grammar/Structures: Preterite of regular and irregular verbs, present tense of stemchanging verbs, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, stem-changing preterits, saber vs.
conocer, preterite of haber.
Assessments:
• chapter quizzes and tests
• unit test
• postcards describing a trip or vacation in another city/country
• oral skits in which students conduct news-station interviews on current local or global
events, issues or cultural topics
Mid-Term Exam (Etapa Preliminar – Unit 1): A comprehensive exam which tests the listening,
reading and writing skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and vocabulary of
Etapa Preliminar and Unidad 1. The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short
answer response questions and a writing sample.
3rd Quarter:
Unidad 2 Themes: Discussing childhood memories and family, relating a series of events
in the past, eating in a restaurant, and talking about things to do in the city.
Grammar/Structures: Possessive adjectives and pronouns, reflexive verbs and pronouns,
imperfect (past tense), present and past progressive, direct and indirect object pronouns,
verbs similar to gustar.
Assessments:
• chapter quizzes and tests
• unit test
• writing assignments
•
•
directed conversations
project: Write simple children’s stories using the imperfect and preterite tenses.
4th Quarter:
Unidad 3 Themes: Discussing ways to stay fit and healthy, talking about daily routine and
chores, and talking about the beach.
Grammar/Structures: Pronoun placement, usted/ustedes commands, affirmative and
negative tú commands, adverbs ending in –mente, hacer with expressions of time,
subjunctive with impersonal expressions.
Assessments:
• chapter quizzes and tests
• unit test
• doctor/patient role-play discussing discuss health issues, illnesses and remedies
• poster project: depicting ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Final Exam (Units 2 – 3): A comprehensive exam which tests the listening, reading and
writing skills of the students, as well as the grammatical structures and vocabulary of Units
2-3. The test consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response
questions and a writing sample.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Role playing
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1. Quizzes, oral presentations, other corrected short assignments count once.
2. Test, major skits, writings or projects count twice.
3. Oral participation counts as a quiz grade for the term.
4. Homework will be counted collectively for the term and will count as a quiz grade.
5. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for those terms.
Homework Policy: Homework is generally given nightly. On average, students should be
expected to spend 20 – 30 minutes nightly on their assignments, which includes studying class
notes and vocabulary.
Course Name: Spanish 3
Teacher Name: Mrs. O’Regan
Level:
Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
En español 3 : Text and corresponding workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter
Etapa Preliminar:
Review the Present Tense: regular & irregular verbs
Review the Preterite Tense: regular & irregular verbs
Cultural Overview of the Spanish-speaking world
Assessment:
Objective Review Quiz: fill-ins, short answer, and reading comprehension
Unidad 1
Etapa 1:
Vocabulary:
Describing people
Talking about experiences
Grammar:
Review the use of “ser” vs. “estar”
Review use of the Imperfect Tense
Review the use of the Preterite vs. the Imperfect
Introduction of the Present & Past Perfect Tenses
Assessments:
Oral & written project on vocabulary & “ser” vs. “estar”
Written Autobiography using the Preterite and Imperfect Tenses
Etapa 1 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
2nd Quarter
Etapa 2:
Vocabulary:
Talking about fashion
Discussing future actions
Grammar:
Review of verbs like “gustar”
Introduction of “por” vs. “para”
Introduction of the future tense & future of probability
Assessments:
Vocabulary Quiz: multiple choice, fill-ins, short answer
Etapa 2 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Etapa 3:
Vocabulary:
Talking about chores
Expressing feelings
Grammar:
Review the use of reflexive verbs & reciprocal reflexives
Review of the impersonal “se”
Assessments:
Essay using Etapa 3 vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs
Etapa 3 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Unidad 2
Etapa 1:
Vocabulary:
Making requests & suggestions
Grammar:
Review the use of command forms
Introduction the conditional tense
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and commands: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer
Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
General review for mid-term exam
Assessment:
Mid-term exam on Unidad 1 and Etapa 1 of Unidad 2 (oral, aural, objective, and
writing portions)
3rd Quarter
Etapa 2:
Vocabulary:
Talking about environmental issues
Grammar:
Review the use of the Present Subjunctive
Introduction of the Present Perfect Subjunctive
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive: multiple choice, fill-ins, and
short answer
Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Etapa 3:
Vocabulary:
Discuss nature & outdoor activities
Grammar:
Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of emotion
Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expression of doubt & uncertainty
Use of the Present Subjunctive with “cuando” and expressions of time
Assessments:
Written poetry project using Etapa 3 Vocabulary
Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
4th Quarter
Unidad 3
Etapa 1:
Vocabulary:
Describe Family Celebrations
Grammar:
Use of the Present Subjunctive to express wishes
The Present Subjunctive with Conjunctions
Introduction of the Imperfect Subjunctive
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with conjunctions: multiple
choice, fill-ins, and short answer
Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Etapa 2:
Vocabulary:
Celebrating the New Year
Grammar:
Use of the Subjunctive with nonexistent and indefinite antecedents
Use of the Subjunctive to discuss disagreement and denial
Introduction of Conditional Sentences using the Imperfect Subjunctive
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with nonexistent or indefinite
antecedents: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer
Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
General review for final exam
Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Projects
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams, written and oral
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework/Classwork
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on
homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to
be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will receive half or no
credit.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written
assignments will count once.
2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice.
3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name: Spanish 4
Level:
Standard
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
En español 3 : Text and corresponding workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter
Etapa Preliminar:
Review the Present Tense: regular & irregular verbs
Review the Preterite Tense: regular & irregular verbs
Cultural Overview of the Spanish-speaking world
Assessment:
Objective Review Quiz: fill-ins, short answer, and reading comprehension
Unidad 1, Etapa 1:
Vocabulary:
Describing people
Talking about experiences
Grammar:
Review the use of “ser” vs. “estar”
Review use of the Imperfect Tense
Review the use of the Preterite vs. the Imperfect
Introduction of the Present & Past Perfect Tenses
Assessments:
Oral & written project on vocabulary & “ser” vs. “estar”
Written Autobiography using the Preterite and Imperfect Tenses
Etapa 1 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
2nd Quarter
Unidad 1, Etapa 2:
Vocabulary:
Talking about fashion
Discussing future actions
Grammar:
Review of verbs like “gustar”
Introduction of “por” vs. “para”
Introduction of the future tense & future of probability
Assessments:
Vocabulary Quiz: multiple choice, fill-ins, short answer
Etapa 2 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Unidad 1, Etapa 3:
Vocabulary:
Talking about chores
Expressing feelings
Grammar:
Review the use of reflexive verbs & reciprocal reflexives
Review of the impersonal “se”
Assessments:
Essay using Etapa 3 vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs
Etapa 3 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Unidad 2, Etapa 1:
Vocabulary:
Making requests & suggestions
Grammar:
Review the use of command forms
Introduction the conditional tense
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and commands: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer
Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
General review for mid-term exam
Mid-term exam on Unidad 1 and Etapa 1 of Unidad 2 (oral, aural, objective, and
writing portions)
3rd Quarter
Unidad 2, Etapa 2:
Vocabulary:
Talking about environmental issues
Grammar:
Review the use of the Present Subjunctive
Introduction of the Present Perfect Subjunctive
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive: multiple choice, fill-ins, and
short answer
Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Unidad 2, Etapa 3:
Vocabulary:
Discuss nature & outdoor activities
Grammar:
Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of emotion
Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expression of doubt & uncertainty
Use of the Present Subjunctive with “cuando” and expressions of time
Assessments:
Written poetry project using Etapa 3 Vocabulary
Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
4th Quarter
Unidad 3, Etapa 1:
Vocabulary:
Describe Family Celebrations
Grammar:
Use of the Present Subjunctive to express wishes
The Present Subjunctive with Conjunctions
Introduction of the Imperfect Subjunctive
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with conjunctions: multiple
choice, fill-ins, and short answer
Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Unidad 3, Etapa 2:
Vocabulary:
Celebrating the New Year
Grammar:
Use of the Subjunctive with nonexistent and indefinite antecedents
Use of the Subjunctive to discuss disagreement and denial
Introduction of Conditional Sentences using the Imperfect Subjunctive
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with nonexistent or indefinite
antecedents: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer
Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
General review for final exam
Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Projects
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams, written and oral
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework/Classwork
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where
applicable.
Course Name: Spanish 4
Level:
Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones (Text and corresponding workbook)
(Units 1-8)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
The first 2 months of school will consist of a review including the present
indicative, preterite, ser v. estar, verbs like gustar, object pronouns,
reflexive pronouns, imperfect, progressive tenses, future tense, por v.
para, preterite v. imperfect, conditional, perfect tense, commands,
subjunctive. In addition, students will read an excerpt from “Como agua
para chocolate.”
Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity
Countries and nationalities
Introductions
Physical description
Use of ser and estar
Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary & grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Original paired written conversation
• Test - Unit 1
• Test - Location of Spanish-speaking countries and their
capitals
Unit 2: Personal care
Daily activities
Expressing movement
Getting someone’s attention
Apologizing
Stem-changing verbs
Reflexive verbs
Progressive tense
Holiday Vocabulary - El Dia de los Muertos
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, open
ended questions
• Test - Unit 2
• Proyecto Oral: Mi Rutina Diaria
2nd Quarter:
Unit 5: Social and cultural activities
Physical and sports activities
Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down invitations
Preterite tense
Holiday vocabulary and culture - La Navidad
Comprehensive review for mid-term exam
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test - Unit 5
• Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation
Unit 6: Describing vacation activities at the beach, in the country, and in
the mountains
Discussing problems and pleasures of vacation
Relating an event in the past
Forms of the imperfect
Uses of the imperfect vs the preterite
Using the Imperfect and the preterite in the same sentence/
paragraph
Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying
materials
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test - Unit 6
Mid-year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins,
directed dialogues (includes Units 1, 2, 5, 6)
3rd Quarter:
Unit 3: Domestic chores, vocabulary of objects needed to perform
those chores
How to ask for help, how to accept it and how to express gratitude
Introduction of the concept of the subjunctive
Forms of regular and irregular verbs in the subjunctive
Uses of the present subjunctive with expressions of will and after
impersonal expressions
Indicative vs subjunctive vs infinitive
Video Series: La Catrina – “telenovela” and accompanying
materials
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test – Unit 3
• Mini-project- “Mis Esperanzas” - Paragraph expressing
student's hopes, feelings, doubt for the world, his family, or
a specific individual
Unit 4:Getting around town, directions, places in the city, inside building
Formation of commands (Affirmative and Negative)
Adverbs of prepositions of place
Uses of por and para
Holiday vocabulary and culture: “Semana Santa”
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended
• Test – Unit 4
• Mini-project- Oral and/or written paired conversation
4th Quarter:
Unit 7: Foods and meals
Ordering in a restaurant
Shopping for food
Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like gustar
Pronouns- subject, prepositional, direct object, indirect object
Comprehensive review for final exam
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test – Unit 7
• Skit- “En Un Restaurante” (presented in class or videotaped at home)
• Final Exam:-oral comprehension, objective questions, fillins, directed dialogues, writing sample (Includes Units 3, 4,
6, 7 )
Unit 8: Medical and dental vocabulary
In the doctor's/dentist's office
In the hospital
Use of the present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt;
Use of present subjunctive after relative pronouns; formation and
use of present perfect subjunctive
Introduction to Hispanic music
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test – Unit 8
• Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- “En El Consultorio
del Medico” - memorized, dramatized dialogue
Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed
dialogues
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an
integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible,
complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. A
homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for each completed
assignment with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and
oral in class activities count towards the class participation grade.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
Homework:
• Students lose 3 to 5 points for each missed homework assignment
Exam:
• One exam after each chapter
Quizzes:
• 4 quizzes equal one exam
Class Participation:
• Students will lose 3 to 5 points in each class when their participation is
poor
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name: Spanish 4
Level: Advanced
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Una Vez Más
B. Francisco García Pavón, El Carnaval
C. Ana María Matute, Historias de la Artámila
D. Victor Ruíz Iriarte, El carrusell
E. Antonio Buero Vallejo, En la ardiente oscuridad
F. Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quijote de la Mancha
G. Feature Film
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Spain and its History: A study of Spain and its people with an overview of the history until the Golden
Age, languages and geography.
Assessment:
• Written test which includes map identifications, objective fill-ins and matching, and open –ended
responses.
• Oral and Visual presentations on the major cities of Spain
El carnaval by Francisco García Pavón
Assessment:
• Evaluation of summer work, focusing on completeness of responses as well as accuracy.
• Written Test , includes objective fill-ins and open-ended responses
Historias de la Artámila by Ana María Matute
Assessment:
• Written Tests on the four stories read by class. Tests are a combination of objective questions and
open-ended responses.
• Essays: Reactions to the social and historical questions posed in these stories
• Cooperative oral presentation on an additional story by Ana María Matute
Una Vez Más: Chapters 1 and 2: Grammar Review of present tense, ser and estar, gerunds and past
participles, passive voice and commands, present perfect tense, preterite and imperfect tenses, past
perfect tense
Assessment:
• Objective fill-in and sentence completion tests
• Essays designed to demonstrate students’ ability to use the present and past tenses.
2nd Quarter:
History of Spain: continuation of study on Spain from the 16th century until Felipe II, Napoleon and the
Spanish Armada. This quarter also includes in depth discussion of the Franco Regime.
Assessment:
• Written objective test including fill-ins, sentence completions, matching and open-ended responses
• Oral and Visual Presentations on a famous historical character in Spanish history
Current Events in Spain: On going Cultural Presentations taken from the Spanish media via the internet
Assessment:
• Evaluation of oral presentation and accompanying written paper
El carrusell by Victor Ruiz Iriarte
Assessment:
• Written objective test which includes fill-ins, sentence completions and open ended questions
• Essays written on the social and political implications of the novel
Una Vez Más: Chapters 3 and 4: Grammar Review of the future, future prefect, conditional and
conditional perfect tenses. Intense study of the subjunctive, including the present, present perfect,
imperfect and the past perfect tenses.
Assessment:
• Objective grammar tests based on the concepts in the lessons, includes fill-ins, sentence
completions, and short answer responses
• Essays designed to incorporate the future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses.
Midterm Exam
• A Comprehensive Exam based on the literature and cultural units of the first semester, as well as
the grammatical structures of lessons 1-4 of Una Vez Mas.
• The test assesses the listening, reading and writing skills of the students. It consists of multiple
choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and writing samples
3rd Quarter:
The history of Spain from the Carlist wars until the present time.
Feature Film
Students will view one of the many internationally well known films in Spanish. Selected film will
have historical, political or thematic relevance to course work. Possible films include: La lengua de
la mariposa, El hijo de la novia and El laberinto del fauno
Assessment:
• Reaction Paper based on issues presented in film
• Opportunity for Cultural Presentation based on film
En la ardiente oscuridad by Antonio Buero Vallejo
Assessment:
• Written Objective Tests for each act which will include fill-ins, short response questions, and open
ended questions.
• Thematic essays
• Group Presentation of Play
Una Vez Más: Chapters 5 and 6: Grammar Review of articles, formation of plurals, irregular gender
formations, subject pronouns, object pronouns and prepositional pronouns, and pronoun placement in
sentence
Assessment:
• Objective fill-in, sentence completion and short answer response test
Preparation for the National Spanish Exam
4th Quarter:
Una Vez Más: Chapters 7 and 8: Grammar Review of possessive adjectives and pronouns,
demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, interrogative words and exclamatory expressions
Assessment:
• Objective fill-in, sentence completion and short answer response questions
Don Quijote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, edited version for high school use
Assessment:
• Written Test which includes objective questions, short response answers and writing sample
• Essays based on themes presented in work
Final Exam
• A Comprehensive Exam based on the literature and cultural units of the second semester, as well
as the grammatical structures of lessons 5-8 of Una Vez Mas. The test assesses the listening,
reading and writing skills of the students. It consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short
answer response questions and writing samples
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Norm reformed tests
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will average 30-45 minutes a night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected to be
legible, complete and done on time. Except for illness or other extenuating circumstances, homework will
not be accepted late.
Assessment of the students’ work and progress will be given at the completion of each unit.
Students will have textbook generated tests for the grammar lessons, and teacher generated tests for the
literature and cultural units. Essays and other written assignments will be valued as a test grade.
Throughout the course oral presentations will be required and will be assessed a test value.
Midterm and final exams equal one fourth of the second and fourth terms’ grade.
Course Name: Spanish 5
Level:
Standard
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones (Text and corresponding workbook)
(Units 1-8)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
The first 2 months of school will consist of a review including the present
indicative, preterite, ser v. estar, verbs like gustar, object pronouns,
reflexive pronouns, imperfect, progressive tenses, future tense, por v.
para, preterite v. imperfect, conditional, perfect tense, commands,
subjunctive. In addition, students will read an excerpt from “Como agua
para chocolate.”
Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity
Countries and nationalities
Introductions
Physical description
Use of ser and estar
Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary & grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Original paired written conversation
• Test - Unit 1
• Test - Location of Spanish-speaking countries and their
capitals
Unit 2: Personal care
Daily activities
Expressing movement
Getting someone’s attention
Apologizing
Stem-changing verbs
Reflexive verbs
Progressive tense
Holiday Vocabulary - El Dia de los Muertos
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, open
ended questions
• Test - Unit 2
• Proyecto Oral: Mi Rutina Diaria
2nd Quarter:
Unit 5: Social and cultural activities
Physical and sports activities
Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down invitations
Preterite tense
Holiday vocabulary and culture - La Navidad
Comprehensive review for mid-term exam
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test - Unit 5
• Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation
Unit 6: Describing vacation activities at the beach, in the country, and in
the mountains
Discussing problems and pleasures of vacation
Relating an event in the past
Forms of the imperfect
Uses of the imperfect vs the preterite
Using the Imperfect and the preterite in the same sentence/
paragraph
Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying
materials
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test - Unit 6
Mid-year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins,
directed dialogues (includes Units 1, 2, 5, 6)
3rd Quarter:
Unit 3: Domestic chores, vocabulary of objects needed to perform
those chores
How to ask for help, how to accept it and how to express gratitude
Introduction of the concept of the subjunctive
Forms of regular and irregular verbs in the subjunctive
Uses of the present subjunctive with expressions of will and after
impersonal expressions
Indicative vs subjunctive vs infinitive
Video Series: La Catrina – “telenovela” and accompanying
materials
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test – Unit 3
• Mini-project- “Mis Esperanzas” - Paragraph expressing
student's hopes, feelings, doubt for the world, his family, or
a specific individual
Unit 4:Getting around town, directions, places in the city, inside building
Formation of commands (Affirmative and Negative)
Adverbs of prepositions of place
Uses of por and para
Holiday vocabulary and culture: “Semana Santa”
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended
• Test – Unit 4
• Mini-project- Oral and/or written paired conversation
4th Quarter:
Unit 7: Foods and meals
Ordering in a restaurant
Shopping for food
Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like gustar
Pronouns- subject, prepositional, direct object, indirect object
Comprehensive review for final exam
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test – Unit 7
• Skit- “En Un Restaurante” (presented in class or videotaped at home)
• Final Exam:-oral comprehension, objective questions, fillins, directed dialogues, writing sample (Includes Units 3, 4,
6, 7 )
Unit 8: Medical and dental vocabulary
In the doctor's/dentist's office
In the hospital
Use of the present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt;
Use of present subjunctive after relative pronouns; formation and
use of present perfect subjunctive
Introduction to Hispanic music
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary and grammar exams: objective, fill-ins, and
open-ended questions
• Test – Unit 8
• Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- “En El Consultorio
del Medico” - memorized, dramatized dialogue
Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed
dialogues
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an
integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible,
complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. A
homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for each completed
assignment with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and
oral in class activities count towards the class participation grade.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
Homework:
• Students lose 3 to 5 points for each missed homework assignment
Exam:
• One exam after each chapter
Quizzes:
• 4 quizzes equal one exam
Class Participation:
• Students will lose 3 to 5 points in each class when their participation is
poor
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name: Spanish 5
Level: Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Situaciones
Álbum
Terminemos el cuento
Una vez más
La casa en Mango Street
Cuando era puertorriqueña
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and verb review
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Short stories: "El amante corto de vista"
"El abanico"
"El décimo"
Possibly other stories depending on time
Assessment: Written test combining objective and
open-ended questions on each story
Short story: ¡Hola! ¿Eres Luis? or other story
Assessment: Writing an original ending to the story
Video: TBA
Assessment: Oral discussion and written
analysis/evaluation of video
Grammar: Unit 1: Present indicative, “ser” and “estar,”
gerund, past participle, passive voice, imperative;
Unit 2: Present perfect, preterite, imperfect, pluperfect,
passive voice
Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and
correct use of the verb forms and tenses on each unit
2nd Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly
presentations made by individual students;
Oral presentation on topic of student's choice
Novel: La casa en Mango Street
Assessment: Objective quizzes
Journals
Personal vignette writing
Grammar: Unit 3: Future, future perfect, conditional,
conditional perfect tenses
Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and
correct use of the verb tenses
General review for mid-term exam
Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural, objective, and
writing portions)
3rd Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly
presentations made by individual students
Novel: La casa en Mango Street
Assessment: Objective quizzes
Journals
Personal vignette writing
Personal memoir project
Oral presentation of above project
Video: El hijo de la novia
Assessment: Oral discussion and written
analysis/evaluation of video
Grammar: Unit 4: The subjunctive (present, present
perfect, imperfect, pluperfect)
Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and
correct use of the subjunctive
4th Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly
presentations made by individual students;
Oral presentation on topic of student’s choice
Autobiography: Cuando era puertorriqueña
Assessment: Objective quizzes
Journals
Personal writings
Video: Casi una mujer
Assessment: Oral discussion and written
analysis/evaluation of video
Grammar: Further units of Una vez más to be decided on
depending on student needs
Assessment: Written tests/quizzes (format to be
announced)
Final exam project
Assessment: Written autobiography
Oral presentation of autobiography
Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 30 minutes a night should be
spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written
homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time.
Unexcused late homework will not be accepted.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
• Quizzes, minor oral presentations, homework average and other
corrected written assignments will count once.
• Tests and major skits, oral presentations and projects will count twice.
• Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name: Spanish 5
Level:
Advanced Placement
Points: 5
Course Description:
Spanish 5 AP Language is conducted entirely in Spanish. The course includes a thorough review
and refinement of grammatical concepts. Emphasis is placed on perfecting fluency in all four
communicative skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. During Semester
1 (Quarters 1 & 2), students are exposed to contemporary literature in the form of plays and
novels. Students read, analyze, and critically evaluate assigned works. During Semester 2
(Quarters 3 & 4), students continue their grammatical review. Students read literature from the
Colonial Latin American period as well as contemporary literature from Central and South
America. Students read, analyze, and critically evaluate assigned works. They examine the plight
of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Students are required to prepare videos, spoken
presentations in the Language Lab, and write sophisticated essays on selected topics. Intensive
preparation for the AP Spanish Language Exam and the National Spanish Exam-Level 5 is an
integral part of this course. Completion of assigned summer reading and journal are required of
students taking this course.
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Conexiones (grammar & vocabulary)
• Selections from Prosa moderna del mundo hispanico
• Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination
• Antonio Skarmeta, No paso nada
• Federico Garcia Lorca, La casa de Bernarda Alba
• Selections from Rodney T. Rodriguez, Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispanicas
• Jose Maria Sanchez Silva, Marcelino Pan y Vino
• Movie: Hay Carmela.
• Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba
• Miguel De Unamuno, San Manuel Buena Martir
Additional sources for authentic reading and listening:
• El Mundo: www.elmundo.es
• El Pais: www.elpais.es
• BBC: www.bbcmundo.com
• Radio Naciones Unidas: www.un.org/radio/es
Syllabus:
Summer Work:
• Literature: Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba
Assessment Tools:
• Students complete packet of Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary during the
summer.
• Summer Diary: Open-ended essays on topics including autobiography, "If I were
someone else," future plans, etc.
1st Quarter:
Literature: Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba
Assessment Tools:
• In-class analytical essay on La dama del alba
Grammar: Conexiones. Chapters 1-2: Review of the Preterite & Imperfect Past Tenses, Review
of the Future Tense, Formation & Use of the Present Subjunctive.
Assessment Tools:
• Oral & written project on the Preterite & Imperfect Tenses: Un misterio en el pasado.
In small groups, students write and perform an original mystery using the past tenses.
Each presentation is a minimum of 10 minutes in length. Both rough and final written
drafts are required.
• Objective test on the Future Tense & the Present Subjunctive.
Literature: Miguel De Unamuno, San Manuel Buena Martir
Assessment Tools:
• Essay exam on San Manuel Buena Martir
2nd Quarter:
Grammar: Conexiones. Chapters 3, 4, &5: Review of on direct & indirect object pronouns, review of
the verb gustar, review of reflexive constructions, review of the present subjunctive with impersonal
expressions, Review of agreement, form, & position of adjectives, review of future perfect and
pluperfect tenses.
Assessment Tools:
• Oral & written project on the present & past subjunctive tenses: Un cuento de hadas. In
small groups, students write and perform an original fairy tale using the subjunctive
mood. Each presentation is a minimum of 10 minutes in length. Both rough and final
written drafts are required.
• Objective test on direct & indirect object pronouns, the verb gustar, reflexive
constructions & the present perfect tense.
• Objective test on the present subjunctive with impersonal expressions, formal &
informal commands, & future & pluperfect tenses.
Literature: Selected short stories from Prosa moderna del mundo hispanico: Short stories by
Isabel Allende, Cartas de amor traicionado & El huesped de la maestra; Juan Rulfo, No oyes
ladrar los perros.
Assessment Tools:
• Essay exam on selected short stories from Prosa moderna del mundo hispanico.
Literature: Federico Garcia Lorca, La casa de Bernarda Alba
Assessment Tools:
• Essay exam on La casa de Bernarda Alba
Midterm Exam
• Listening comprehension, speech samples (Informal & Formal Speaking samples),
reading comprehension, fill-in-the-blank grammar questions, writing samples
(Informal & Formal Writing Samples), scantron questions on grammar and literature
studied.
3rd Quarter:
Literature: Readings from Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispanicas. Selections from
Bernal Dfaz del Castillo, Historia verdadera de la conquista de Nueva Espana; Fray Bartolome
de las Casas, Brevisima relation de la destruction de las Indias; Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz,
Arguye de inconsecuencia el gusto y la censura de los hombres, que en las mujeres acusan lo
que causan.
Movie: Hay Carmela
Assessment Tools:
• Essay exam on readings from Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispanicas & Hay
Carmela.
Grammar: Conexiones. Chapters 6, 7, & 8: Review of the subjunctive in adjective clauses,
review of comparatives and superlatives, review of the subjunctive in adverbial clauses, review
of formal & informal commands, por & para, imperfect subjunctive, conditional tense,
subjunctive in "si" clauses, pluperfect subjunctive.
Assessment Tools:
• Objective test on the subjunctive in adjective & adverbial clauses.
4th Quarter:
Literature: Antonio Skarmeta, No paso nada.
Assessment Tools:
• In-class analytical essay on No paso nada.
Final Project
Assessment Tool:
• Final Research Paper in Spanish on a literary or historic topic chosen in consultation
with teacher.
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Paper
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Additional Assessment Tools:
• In-Class Impromptu Writing: Formal Writing assignments that are given and graded
according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines.
• Language Lab - Listening Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from
Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination. Students
complete 1 Informal Speaking and 1 Formal Speaking exercise on each visit to the
language lab. Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam
guidelines.
Grading Policy:
Homework will average 30-45 minutes a night. It is an integral part of this course and is
expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late homework will not be accepted.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes, compositions, oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count
once.
2. Exams, major projects, and homework average will count twice. Mid-term exam and
final paper will count % of the grade for that term.
Foreign
Language 2010
Syllabi
French 2010
Syllabi
Course Name:
French I
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Bien Dit- text and corresponding workbook materials
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter: Introduction
Introduction
Students will learn general vocabulary and basic structure, including:
• Numbers, dates, weather
• Forming and posing simple questions
Project: Découvre Île de France,class presentations
Quiz : Day/date written quiz, Weather quiz
Chapitre 1 – Salut, les copains !
Students will learn to greet and introduce people and talk about themselves and others by
learning:
• Useful verb : avoir
• Forming negative sentences
• Vocabulary-classroom objects
Quizzes: Oral greetings quiz, listening comprehension, objective questions
Project:written introductory e-mail
Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Le corps:
Students will be able to name and write about the parts of the body as well as the colors
Project: Create a hands-on learning device for reviewing parts of the body
Quiz: Written quiz
2nd Quarter:
Chapitre 2 – Qu’est-ce qui te plait?
Students will be able to describe their preferences and how often they do certain activities by
learning:
• Useful verbs: aimer and other –er verbs
• The preposition à and the definite articles that form contractions with it
• Vocabulary of items and activities they enjoy
Project: Journal entry as a character in the painting Une baignade, Asinères
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Chapitre 3- Comment est ta famille?
Students will be able to describe their families and friends by learning:
• Useful verb: être
• Possessive adjectives
• The preposition de and the definite articles that form contractions with it
• Adjective agreement and irregular adjectives beau, nouveau & vieux
• Vocabulary of the family
Project: Essay, poster and presentation about family
Project: Quiz game about classmates’ families
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
3rd Quarter:
Chapitre 4 – Mon année scolaire
Students will be able to talk about what classes they have and when they meet and will be able
to shop for school supplies at a stationery store by learning:
• Useful verbs: -re verbs and –ger & -cer verbs
• Using adjectives as nouns
• Vocabulary: classes and school supplies
Project: Stationery store advertisement
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
4th Quarter :
Chapitre 5 – Les sports et les passe-temps
Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) as well as the names of the
places they go to play;
Students will be able to talk about their future plans and what just happened by learning:
• Useful verbs: faire, aller & le futur proche, venir & le passé récent
• Vocabulary: sports, places, review of seasons and weather
• Interrogative expressions
• Idiomatic expressions with avoir
• Forming adverbs from feminine adjectives
Project: Create a visual representation of the expressions with avoir
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
Notebook
15%
20%
30%
15%
10%
10%
Course Name:
French I
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Bien Dit- text and corresponding workbook materials
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter: Introduction
Introduction
Students will learn general vocabulary and basic structure, including:
• Numbers, dates, weather
• Forming and posing simple questions
Project: Découvre Île de France,class presentations
Quiz : Day/date written quiz, Weather quiz
Chapitre 1 – Salut, les copains !
Students will learn to greet and introduce people and talk about themselves and others by
learning:
• Useful verb : avoir
• Forming negative sentences
• Vocabulary-classroom objects
Quizzes: Oral greetings quiz, listening comprehension, objective questions
Project:written introductory e-mail
Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Le corps:
Students will be able to name and write about the parts of the body as well as the colors
Project: Create a hands-on learning device for reviewing parts of the body
Quiz: Written quiz
Chapitre 2 – Qu’est-ce qui te plait?
Students will be able to describe their preferences and how often they do certain activities by
learning:
• Useful verbs: aimer and other –er verbs
• The preposition à and the definite articles that form contractions with it
• Vocabulary of items and activities they enjoy
Project: Journal entry as a character in the painting Une baignade, Asinères
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
2nd Quarter:
Chapitre 3- Comment est ta famille?
Students will be able to describe their families and friends by learning:
• Useful verb: être
• Possessive adjectives
• The preposition de and the definite articles that form contractions with it
• Adjective agreement and irregular adjectives beau, nouveau & vieux
• Vocabulary of the family
Project: Essay, poster and presentation about family
Project: Quiz game about classmates’ families
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Chapitre 4 – Mon année scolaire
Students will be able to talk about what classes they have and when they meet and will be able
to shop for school supplies at a stationery store by learning:
• Useful verbs: -re verbs and –ger & -cer verbs
• Using adjectives as nouns
• Vocabulary: classes and school supplies
Project: Stationery store advertisement
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
3rd Quarter:
Chapitre 5 – Les sports et les passe-temps
Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) as well as the names of the
places they go to play;
Students will be able to talk about their future plans and what just happened by learning:
• Useful verbs: faire, aller & le futur proche, venir & le passé récent
• Vocabulary: sports, places, review of seasons and weather
• Interrogative expressions
• Idiomatic expressions with avoir
• Forming adverbs from feminine adjectives
Project: Create a visual representation of the expressions with avoir
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Chapitre 6 – Bon appétit!
Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a
restaurant, ask and give opinions and pay a check;
Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes and giving commands or
adviceby learning:
• Useful verbs: vouloir, prendre,, boire, and –ir verbs
• The imperative
• Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.)
• Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”)
• Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings
Project: Restaurant skit
Project: Restaurant review
Project: Cooking video
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre6 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
4th Quarter:
Chapitre 7 – On fait des magasins
Students will learn to ask for help and give prices for clothing and other items and narrate past
events by learning:
• Useful verbs: mettre, acheter, payer
• Adjectives –demonstrative and interrogative adjectives
• The French Past Tense- passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: Clothing project / skit
Chapitre 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Kirikou-This French language film will be viewed and discussed in class
Project: Presentation on Sénégal
Project: TBD
Chapitre 8 – À la maison
Students will be able to describe their homes and their responsibilities and to ask for
permission by learning:
• Useful verbs: sortir, partir, dormir, devoir, pouvoir & -yer verbs
• The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) with avoir & être
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
Notebook
15%
20%
30%
15%
10%
10%
Course Name:
French II
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Bien Dit - text and corresponding workbook materials
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter: Reprise
Reprise
Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including:
• Numbers, dates, time, weather
• Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives
• Forming and posing questions
• Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs and irregular verbs
Quiz – Reprise: written questions
Chapitre 6 – Bon appétit!
Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a
restaurant, ask and give opinions and pay a check;
Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes and giving commands or advice
by learning:
• Useful verbs: vouloir, prendre,, boire, and –ir verbs
• The imperative
• Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.)
• Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”)
• Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings
Project: Restaurant skit
Project: Restaurant review
Project: Cooking video
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre6 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
2nd Quarter:
Chapitre 7 – On fait des magasins
Students will learn to ask for help and give prices for clothing and other items and narrate past
events by learning:
• Useful verbs: mettre, acheter, payer
• Adjectives –demonstrative and interrogative adjectives
• The French Past Tense- passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: Clothing project / skit
Chapitre 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Film – Kirikou
A French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Project: Sénégal presentations
Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
3rd Quarter:
Chapitre 8 – À la maison
Students will be able to describe their homes and their responsibilities and to ask for
permission by learning:
• Useful verbs: sortir, partir, dormir, devoir, pouvoir & -yer verbs
• The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) with avoir & être
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Chapitre 9 – Allons en ville
Students will be able to plan their day and to ask for information around town and at the bank,
pharmacy and post office by learning:
• Useful verbs: voir, savoir & connaître
• Vocabulary to describe shops, offices and transportation
Project: Virtual visit to Paris – Internet project
Project: Map of a French town and student-created quiz
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice
questions, short essay
4th Quarter:
Chapitre 10– Enfin les Vacances !
Students will learn to buy tickets and make transactions, give advice and get information by
learning:
• Useful verbs: appeler
• Use of different prepositions to talk about being in or from cities and different countries
• Ordinal numbers
• Vocabulary for vacations and travel
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: Plan a virtual trip
Chapitre 10 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
Notebook
15%
20%
30%
15%
10%
10%
Course Name:
French II
Level: Honors/
Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Bien Dit 1& 2 text and corresponding workbook materials
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter: Reprise
Reprise
Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including:
• Numbers, dates, time, weather
• Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives
• Forming and posing questions
• Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs and irregular verbs
• Adjective placement and agreement
Project: Senegal presentation to class
Quiz – Reprise: written questions
Chapitre 7 – On fait des magasins
Students will learn to ask for help and give prices for clothing and other items and narrate past
events by learning:
• Useful verbs: mettre, acheter, payer
• Adjectives –demonstrative and interrogative adjectives
• The French Past Tense- passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: Clothing project / skit
Chapitre 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Le Corps et la vie quotidienne-mini-project
Students will learn to talk about their senses and their daily routine by learning
• The nouns and verbs for the senses
• Reflexive verbs
• Review of parts of the body
Quiz : listening, objective questions
Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day
Project: The senses
Film – Kirikou
This French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Project: Sénégal presentations
2nd Quarter:
Chapitre 8 – À la maison
Students will be able to describe their homes and their responsibilities and to ask for
permission by learning:
• Useful verbs: sortir, partir, dormir, devoir, pouvoir & -yer verbs
• The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) with avoir & être
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Chapitre 9 – Allons en ville
Students will be able to plan their day and to ask for information around town and at the bank,
pharmacy and post office by learning:
• Useful verbs: voir, savoir & connaître
• Vocabulary to describe shops, offices and transportation
Project: Virtual visit to Paris
Project: Map of a French town and student-created quiz
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice
questions, short essay
Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
3rd Quarter:
Chapitre 1 – Ma famille et mes copains
Students will be able to talk about family and friends as well as the activities they enjoy
and dislike while reviewing:
• Useful verbs: être, avoir and regular verbs
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Vocabulary: family, activities and personal descriptions
Project: Family presentaions
Project: Prepare a quiz game
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Chapitre 2 – On fait la fête
Students will learn to wish others a good time, to ask for help and check if things have been done
by learning:
• Useful verbs: offrir
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Negative expressions
• Vocabulary: Holidays, greetings and parties
Project: French holiday re-enacted for the class
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
4th Quarter:
Chapitre 3 – Faisons les courses
Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to describe how to
make a meal in a restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market
by learning:
• The pronouns y and en
• Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.)
• Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”)
• Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings
Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à
• Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items
• Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative
• Pronouns y and en
Project: Cooking show video
Project: Food presentations
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Short Story – TBD
We will read and discuss a Story in French.
Assessment TBD
Film – TBD
A French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Advanced Level Students will have an additional speaking component for most assessments and additional
written components for many presentations. There will also be a project at the end of term 2 to teach and
present the vocabulary of Chapitre 10 for the level 1 book.
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
Notebook
15%
20%
30%
15%
10%
10%
Course Name:
French II
Level: Honors/
Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Bien Dit 1& 2 text and corresponding workbook materials
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter: Reprise
Reprise
Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including:
• Numbers, dates, time, weather
• Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives
• Forming and posing questions
• Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs and irregular verbs
• Adjective placement and agreement
Project: Senegal presentation to class
Quiz – Reprise: written questions
Chapitre 7 – On fait des magasins
Students will learn to ask for help and give prices for clothing and other items and narrate past
events by learning:
• Useful verbs: mettre, acheter, payer
• Adjectives –demonstrative and interrogative adjectives
• The French Past Tense- passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: Clothing project / skit
Chapitre 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Le Corps et la vie quotidienne-mini-project
Students will learn to talk about their senses and their daily routine by learning
• The nouns and verbs for the senses
• Reflexive verbs
• Review of parts of the body
Quiz : listening, objective questions
Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day
Project: The senses
Film – Kirikou
This French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Project: Sénégal presentations
2nd Quarter:
Chapitre 8 – À la maison
Students will be able to describe their homes and their responsibilities and to ask for
permission by learning:
• Useful verbs: sortir, partir, dormir, devoir, pouvoir & -yer verbs
• The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs) with avoir & être
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Chapitre 9 – Allons en ville
Students will be able to plan their day and to ask for information around town and at the bank,
pharmacy and post office by learning:
• Useful verbs: voir, savoir & connaître
• Vocabulary to describe shops, offices and transportation
Project: Virtual visit to Paris
Project: Map of a French town and student-created quiz
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiple-choice
questions, short essay
Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
3rd Quarter:
Chapitre 1 – Ma famille et mes copains
Students will be able to talk about family and friends as well as the activities they enjoy
and dislike while reviewing:
• Useful verbs: être, avoir and regular verbs
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Vocabulary: family, activities and personal descriptions
Project: Family presentaions
Project: Prepare a quiz game
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Chapitre 2 – On fait la fête
Students will learn to wish others a good time, to ask for help and check if things have been done
by learning:
• Useful verbs: offrir
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Negative expressions
• Vocabulary: Holidays, greetings and parties
Project: French holiday re-enacted for the class
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
4th Quarter:
Chapitre 3 – Faisons les courses
Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to describe how to
make a meal in a restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market
by learning:
• The pronouns y and en
• Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.)
• Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”)
• Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings
Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à
• Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items
• Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative
• Pronouns y and en
Project: Cooking show video
Project: Food presentations
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
Short Story – TBD
We will read and discuss a Story in French.
Assessment TBD
Film – TBD
A French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Advanced Level Students will have an additional speaking component for most assessments and additional
written components for many presentations. There will also be a project at the end of term 2 to teach and
present the vocabulary of Chapitre 10 for the level 1 book.
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
Notebook
15%
20%
30%
15%
10%
10%
Course Name:
French III
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Bien Dit 2 text and corresponding workbook materials
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter: Reprise
Reprise
Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including:
• Numbers, dates, time, weather
• Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives
• Forming and posing questions
• Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs and irregular verbs
Quiz – Reprise: written questions
Chapitre 1 – Ma famille et mes copains
Students will be able to talk about family and friends as well as the activities they enjoy
and dislike while reviewing:
• Useful verbs: être, avoir and regular verbs
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Vocabulary: family, activities and personal descriptions
Project: Family presentaions
Project: Prepare a quiz game
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
2nd Quarter:
Chapitre 2 – On fait la fête
Students will learn to wish others a good time, to ask for help and check if things have been done
by learning:
• Useful verbs: offrir
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Negative expressions
• Vocabulary: Holidays, greetings and parties
Project: French holiday re-enacted for the class
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
3rd Quarter:
Chapitre 3 – Faisons les courses
Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to describe how to
make a meal in a restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market
by learning:
• The pronouns y and en
• Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.)
• Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”)
• Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings
• Pronouns y and en
Project: Cooking show video
Project: Food presentations
Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Chapitre 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension,
multiple-choice questions, short essay
4th Quarter:
Chapitre 4 – Au lycée
Students will learn to ask how something turned out, to wonder what happened and to express
frustration by learning
• Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”)
• Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings
Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à
Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items
Short Story – TBD
We will read and discuss a Story in French.
Assessment TBD
Film – TBD
A French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
Notebook
15%
20%
30%
15%
10%
10%
Course :
French 3
Level: Honors
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Bien Dit text and corresponding workbook
1st Quarter:
Reprise
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure.
Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Chapitre 4 – Au lycée
Students will be able to do the following:
• Discuss school places and events in French in detail
• Discuss online activities and sites
• Ask how something turned out
• Ask for specific information
• Express frustration
Grammar topics include:
• Object pronouns in the passé composé
• Quelqu’un, quelque chose, ne…que, ne…personne, ne…rien, and ne… que
• the verbs recevoir, suivre and ouvrir
• depuis, il y a, and ça fait
Cultural component :
• Similarities and differences between schools in the US, Québec and France
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about an ideal school day,
technology project
2nd Quarter :
Chapitre 5 – Une journée typique
Students will be able to do the following:
• Talk about their daily routine
• Express impatience
• Express when they want to do certain daily activities
• Make recommendations
Grammar topics include:
• Reflexive verbs in the present, past tense and imperative
• Tout, toute, tous, toutes
• the verbs s’appeler and se lever
Cultural components :
• Similarities and differences between homes and daily routines in the US and
France.
• Introduction to French region of Bretagne (Brittany).
5
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about food in Bretagne,
technology project about a daily routine
Chapitre 6 – Le bon vieux temps
Students will be able to do the following:
• Talk about their childhood
• Tell about an event in the past
• Compare city and country life
Grammar topics include:
• The imperfect
• Passé compose et l’imparfait together
• Adverb placement
• The comparative and the superlative with adjectives
Cultural component :
• The French countryside and farm life.
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about narrating a past event,
technology project about their childhood
Midyear exam
3rd Quarter :
Chapitre 7 – Un week-end en plein air
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe nature, camping etc.
• Describe actions in the future
Grammar topics include:
• the future tense
• the verb courir
Cultural component :
• French-speaking Africa and colonialization
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about French-speaking African
country
Chapitre 8 – Es-tu en forme ?
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe the body
• Describe personal health
• Describe symptoms and give advice
• Sympathize with someone who is sick
Grammar topics include:
• The subjunctive
• The conditional
• Si clauses
Cultural component :
•
Health and wellness in the US and France, including individual sports
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation, technology project about athlete
4th Quarter:
Chapitre 9- On s’amuse !
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe a movie or a book
• Ask and give information
• Ask about preferences
• Recommend or advise against something
Grammar topics include:
• Relative, interrogative and demonstrative pronouns
Cultural component :
• Introduction to French cinéma and literature
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, persuasive oral presentation about an important
issue, written movie review
Final exam
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests:
Quizzes
Projects:
Homework:
Conduct and participation:
30%
30%
10%
15%
15%
Please note this is subject to change.
Homework will be given almost every night. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is
advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
Very rarely will late homework be accepted for partial credit.
A test will be given at the end of each chapter. Multiple quizzes will be given on vocabulary and grammar
for each chapter.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation,
reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills.
Students will have projects to hand in throughout the year.
Course Name:
French 3
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Discovering French Rouge text and corresponding workbook
1st Quarter: Reprise
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure.
Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Unit 1: Au jour le jour
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe themselves as well as others – physical description and emotions
• Describe their daily activities using reflexive verbs in both the present and past tense
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Impressionism mini-unit
Students will learn about French Impressionism and will work with a partner to explore a
specific artist.
Project: Artist assignment. Students will be graded on content, creativity, historical
accuracy and grammar.
Unit 2: Soyons utiles!
Students will be able to do the following:
• Ask for help; accept and give an excuse; thank someone
• Form and use the subjunctive after various expressions, including il faut que and
vouloir que
• Describe an object, including shape, weight, length, consistency, appearance, etc.
Essay: Domestic work and the subjunctive
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about early French history, including the Roman conquest, the Holy
Roman Empire, the Norman conquest of England and the Hundred Years War
Project: Oral presentation regarding historical figure / event
2nd Quarter:
Unit 3: Vive la nature!
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe a past event, using the passé composé and the imparfait
• Recognize the passé simple, the French literary past tense
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Passé composé, l’imparfait – regular and irregular verbs
Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use l’imparfait + passé composé
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open-ended sentences, essay
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about the classical period of French history, including the Renaissance
Unit 4: Aspects de la vie quotidienne
Students will be able to do the following:
• Shop and ask for specific services at the post office, the stationary store, the shoe repair
store, the cleaners and the photographer
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Pronouns le, la, les, lui, leur, y, en and the order in which they appear in a sentence
• Formation of faire + infinitive
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays, some listening comprehension
Test: listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, open ended questions, essay
French music mini-unit
Students will learn about various French (including the Quebecois and the Acadians)
musicians and their styles, including classical composers and modern-day stars.
Unit 5: Bon voyage!
Students will be able to do the following:
• Plan a trip abroad, including dealing with customs and purchasing tickets
• Communicate effectively at a travel agency, the airport and the train station
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Negative expressions, ne…que
• The future and conditional tenses; the use of the future with si and quand
Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use the future and conditional tenses
Graded dialogue: The airport
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open ended questions, essay
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about the historical foundation of modern France, including the French
Revolution and the Napoleonic era
3rd Quarter:
Unit 6: Séjour en France
Students will be able to do the following:
• Compare people, things, places and situations
• Reserve a room at a hotel; ask the reception for assistance
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Lequel, celui, le mien
• The comparative and superlative
Dialogue: The hotel
Essay: comparative and superlative
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, essay
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about France in the 20th century, including WW1, WW2 and the
European Union
Students will watch French film Au revoir, les Enfants
Project: WW2 project
Unit 7: La forme et la santé
Students will be able to do the following:
• Communicate effectively at the dentist and doctor’s offices – describe symptoms and
medical history
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Subjunctive: use with emotions and sentiments, use after expressions of doubt, past
subjunctive
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay
French cooking mini-unit
Project: Students will learn about various French dishes and will prepare items to sample
in class, while presenting in detail the cooking process.
Unit 8: En ville
Students will be able to do the following:
• Schedule a meeting / appointment with someone
• Explain where they live and how to get there
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages of city life
• Hypothesizing about what they would do under certain circumstances
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Si + imparfait and plus-que-parfait / conditional and conditional passé
• Conditional – review
Project: TBD
Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay
Le monde francophone mini-unit
Students will learn about various French-speaking countries, including Martinique, Haiti,
Canada (Québec), etc.
Project: Oral presentation about various aspects of Francophone culture
4th Quarter:
Unit 9: Les relations personnelles
Students will be able to do the following:
• Congratulate, comfort and express sympathy for other people
• Discuss friendly relationships
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Relative pronouns qui, que, ce qui, ce que, ce don’t
• Reflexive verbs – reciprocal use
Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay
French cinema mini-unit
Project and film TBD
Unit 10: Vers la vie active
Students will be able to do the following:
• Discuss career goals, college majors
• Explain the purpose of an action
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Pour + infinitive
• Pour que + subjunctive
• Present participle
Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2:
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay
Final exam: TBD
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests
Projects
Quizzes
Homework
Participation / conduct
25%
20%
25%
10%
20%
Course :
French 4
Level: Standard
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Bien Dit level 2 text and corresponding workbook
1st Quarter:
Reprise
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure.
Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Chapitre 4 – Au lycée
Students will be able to do the following:
• Discuss school places and events in French in detail
• Discuss online activities and sites
• Ask how something turned out
• Ask for specific information
• Express frustration
Grammar topics include:
• Object pronouns in the passé composé
• Quelqu’un, quelque chose, ne…que, ne…personne, ne…rien, and ne… que
• the verbs recevoir, suivre and ouvrir
• depuis, il y a, and ça fait
Cultural component :
• Similarities and differences between schools in the US, Québec and France
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about an ideal school day,
technology project
2nd Quarter :
Chapitre 5 – Une journée typique
Students will be able to do the following:
• Talk about their daily routine
• Express impatience
• Express when they want to do certain daily activities
• Make recommendations
Grammar topics include:
• Reflexive verbs in the present, past tense and imperative
• Tout, toute, tous, toutes
• the verbs s’appeler and se lever
Cultural components :
• Similarities and differences between homes and daily routines in the US and
France.
• Introduction to French region of Bretagne (Brittany).
5
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about food in Bretagne,
technology project about a daily routine
Chapitre 6 – Le bon vieux temps
Students will be able to do the following:
• Talk about their childhood
• Tell about an event in the past
• Compare city and country life
Grammar topics include:
• The imperfect
• Passé compose et l’imparfait together
• Adverb placement
• The comparative and the superlative with adjectives
Cultural component :
• The French countryside and farm life.
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about narrating a past event,
technology project about their childhood
Midyear exam
3rd Quarter :
Chapitre 7 – Un week-end en plein air
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe nature, camping etc.
• Describe actions in the future
Grammar topics include:
• the future tense
• the verb courir
Cultural component :
• French-speaking Africa and colonialization
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation about French-speaking African
country
Chapitre 8 – Es-tu en forme ?
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe the body
• Describe personal health
• Describe symptoms and give advice
• Sympathize with someone who is sick
Grammar topics include:
• The subjunctive
• The conditional
• Si clauses
Cultural component :
•
Health and wellness in the US and France, including individual sports
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, oral presentation, technology project about athlete
4th Quarter:
Chapitre 9- On s’amuse !
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe a movie or a book
• Ask and give information
• Ask about preferences
• Recommend or advise against something
Grammar topics include:
• Relative, interrogative and demonstrative pronouns
Cultural component :
• Introduction to French cinéma and literature
Assessments : Quizzes, exam, persuasive oral presentation about an important
issue, written movie review
Final exam
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests:
Quizzes
Projects:
Homework:
Conduct and participation:
30%
30%
10%
15%
15%
Please note this is subject to change.
Homework will be given almost every night. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is
advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
Very rarely will late homework be accepted for partial credit.
A test will be given at the end of each chapter. Multiple quizzes will be given on vocabulary and grammar
for each chapter.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation,
reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills.
Students will have projects to hand in throughout the year.
Course Name:
French 4
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Discovering French Rouge text and corresponding workbook
1st Quarter: Reprise
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure.
Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Unit 1: Au jour le jour
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe themselves as well as others – physical description and emotions
• Describe their daily activities using reflexive verbs in both the present and past tense
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Impressionism mini-unit
Students will learn about French Impressionism and will work with a partner to explore a
specific artist.
Project: Artist assignment. Students will be graded on content, creativity, historical
accuracy and grammar.
Unit 2: Soyons utiles!
Students will be able to do the following:
• Ask for help; accept and give an excuse; thank someone
• Form and use the subjunctive after various expressions, including il faut que and
vouloir que
• Describe an object, including shape, weight, length, consistency, appearance, etc.
Oral exam: Domestic work and the subjunctive
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
2nd Quarter:
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about early French history, including the Roman conquest, the Holy
Roman Empire, the Norman conquest of England and the Hundred Years War
Project: Oral presentation regarding historical figure / event
Unit 3: Vive la nature!
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe a past event, using the passé composé and the imparfait
• Recognize the passé simple, the French literary past tense
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Passé composé, l’imparfait – regular and irregular verbs
Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use l’imparfait + passé composé
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open-ended sentences, essay
Unit 4: Aspects de la vie quotidienne
Students will be able to do the following:
• Shop and ask for specific services at the post office, the stationary store, the shoe repair
store, the cleaners and the photographer
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Pronouns le, la, les, lui, leur, y, en and the order in which they appear in a sentence
• Formation of faire + infinitive
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays, some listening comprehension
Technology project: Students will create a virtual city and record dialogues between
various storekeepers
Test: listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, open ended questions, essay
French music mini-unit
Students will learn about various French (including the Quebecois and the Acadians)
musicians and their styles, including classical composers and modern-day stars.
3rd Quarter:
Unit 5: Bon voyage!
Students will be able to do the following:
• Plan a trip abroad, including dealing with customs and purchasing tickets
• Communicate effectively at a travel agency, the airport and the train station
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Negative expressions, ne…que
• The future and conditional tenses; the use of the future with si and quand
Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use the future and conditional tenses
Technology project: Planning a virtual trip abroad
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open ended questions, essay
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about the historical foundation of modern France, including the French
Revolution and the Napoleonic era
Unit 6: Séjour en France
Students will be able to do the following:
• Compare people, things, places and situations
• Reserve a room at a hotel; ask the reception for assistance
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Lequel, celui, le mien
• The comparative and superlative
Dialogue: The hotel
Essay: comparative and superlative
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, essay
4th Quarter:
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about France in the 20th century, including WW1, WW2 and the
European Union
Students will watch French film Au revoir, les Enfants
Project: WW2 project
Unit 7: La forme et la santé
Students will be able to do the following:
• Communicate effectively at the dentist and doctor’s offices – describe symptoms and
medical history
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Subjunctive: use with emotions and sentiments, use after expressions of doubt, past
subjunctive
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay
French cooking mini-unit
Project: Students will learn about various French dishes and will prepare items to sample
in class, while presenting in detail the cooking process.
Final exam: TBD
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests
Projects
Quizzes
Homework
Participation / conduct
25%
20%
25%
10%
20%
Spanish 2010
Syllabi
Course Name: Spanish 3
Teacher Name: Mrs. O’Regan
Level:
Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
En español 3 : Text and corresponding workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter
Etapa Preliminar:
Review the Present Tense: regular & irregular verbs
Review the Preterite Tense: regular & irregular verbs
Cultural Overview of the Spanish-speaking world
Assessment:
Objective Review Quiz: fill-ins, short answer, and reading comprehension
Unidad 1
Etapa 1:
Vocabulary:
Describing people
Talking about experiences
Grammar:
Review the use of “ser” vs. “estar”
Review use of the Imperfect Tense
Review the use of the Preterite vs. the Imperfect
Introduction of the Present & Past Perfect Tenses
Assessments:
Oral & written project on vocabulary & “ser” vs. “estar”
Written Autobiography using the Preterite and Imperfect Tenses
Etapa 1 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
2nd Quarter
Etapa 2:
Vocabulary:
Talking about fashion
Discussing future actions
Grammar:
Review of verbs like “gustar”
Introduction of “por” vs. “para”
Introduction of the future tense & future of probability
Assessments:
Vocabulary Quiz: multiple choice, fill-ins, short answer
Etapa 2 Exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Etapa 3:
Vocabulary:
Talking about chores
Expressing feelings
Grammar:
Review the use of reflexive verbs & reciprocal reflexives
Review of the impersonal “se”
Assessments:
Essay using Etapa 3 vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs
Etapa 3 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Unidad 2
Etapa 1:
Vocabulary:
Making requests & suggestions
Grammar:
Review the use of command forms
Introduction the conditional tense
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and commands: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer
Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
General review for mid-term exam
Assessment:
Mid-term exam on Unidad 1 and Etapa 1 of Unidad 2 (oral, aural, objective, and
writing portions)
3rd Quarter
Etapa 2:
Vocabulary:
Talking about environmental issues
Grammar:
Review the use of the Present Subjunctive
Introduction of the Present Perfect Subjunctive
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive: multiple choice, fill-ins, and
short answer
Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Etapa 3:
Vocabulary:
Discuss nature & outdoor activities
Grammar:
Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of emotion
Introduction of the Present Subjunctive with expression of doubt & uncertainty
Use of the Present Subjunctive with “cuando” and expressions of time
Assessments:
Written poetry project using Etapa 3 Vocabulary
Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
4th Quarter
Unidad 3
Etapa 1:
Vocabulary:
Describe Family Celebrations
Grammar:
Use of the Present Subjunctive to express wishes
The Present Subjunctive with Conjunctions
Introduction of the Imperfect Subjunctive
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with conjunctions: multiple
choice, fill-ins, and short answer
Etapa 1 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
Etapa 2:
Vocabulary:
Celebrating the New Year
Grammar:
Use of the Subjunctive with nonexistent and indefinite antecedents
Use of the Subjunctive to discuss disagreement and denial
Introduction of Conditional Sentences using the Imperfect Subjunctive
Assessments:
Quiz on vocabulary and the present subjunctive with nonexistent or indefinite
antecedents: multiple choice, fill-ins, and short answer
Etapa 2 Test: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer, and essay
General review for final exam
Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and writing portions)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Projects
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams, written and oral
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework/Classwork
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on
homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to
be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will receive half or no
credit.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written
assignments will count once.
2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice.
3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
French
Syllabi
Course Name:
French 1
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Discovering French Bleu
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Unité 1: Bonjour
French alphabet and numbers (1-69).
Greetings and introductions—adjectives and nationalities—
Expressions with “ça va?” (how are you?)—Asking and telling time.
Unité 2: Les copains et la famille
Numbers 1-100. Introducing people and family members.
Days and months. Telling the date. Asking and telling one’s age.
Accents, gender and number of nouns. Indefinite/definite articles.
Possessive adjectives.
2nd Quarter: Unité 3: Bon appétit
Food and drinks, expressions with hunger and thirst.
Ordering/paying in a restaurant.
Weather, seasons, classroom expressions, classroom objects;
Subject pronouns, French names.
Unité 4: Qu’est-ce qu’ on fait?
Daily activities. Expressions with faire (do). Regular –ER verbs. Verb être (be).
Affirmative and negative expressions.
Expressions with the infinitive. Invitations.
Asking YES-No questions and information questions. Interrogative pronouns.
3rd Quarter: Unité 5: Le monde personnel et familier
Describing yourself and others: physical appearance, age, character traits, nationality, occupation,
using adjectives of nationality, physical aspect, and personality. Plural and singular nouns. Definite
and indefinite articles.
Describing one’s room: what is in it, where things are, using prepositions of place, vocabulary of
furnishings and personal belongings.
Talking about possession. Full present-tense conjugation of verb “avoir”. Expression “il y a”.
Expressing one’s opinions and tastes.
Unité 6: En ville
Describing your city, streets, and public buildings, places you often go to.
How to get around. Transportation. The verb aller (go). Asking and giving directions. Ordinal
numbers.
Describing your home and your family: neighborhood, the rooms of the house. Expression “chez”.
Expressing possession with “de”.
Making plans to do things in town. Saying where you have been.
Activities: sports, games. “Aller” and “venir”+infinitive.
4th Quarter: Unité 7: Le shopping
Talking about clothes, what people are wearing, whether clothes fit or not.
Describing clothes. Expressing preferences in clothing and accessories.
Descriptive adjectives, expressions of opinion.
Discussing shopping plans, where to go, what to buy. Stores that sell clothes.
Verbs “acheter” (buy) and “porter” and “coûter” (cost).
Questions, buying clothes, asking for help, finding out prices.
Comparing items, giving advice, talking about what you need. Money-related expressions. Using
the imperative.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons
regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension
and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing
words so one can be understood by French native speakers.
Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading.
Tests (oral and written):
Quizzes (oral or written):
Homework, including projects and research papers:
Oral expression and participation:
40%
20%
20%
20%
Course Name:
French 1
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Discovering French Bleu
Syllabus:
The content of French One Honors syllabus is a richer version of the standard syllabus. Additional
material appears in bold italicized characters.
For the parts which are common to both classes, even though the content will be similar, focus,
expectations, training and grading will be different:
Expectations and training: Students will practice more complex structures as part of their classwork and
participation. While certain phrasal and grammatical structures will be studied for mere recognition by
Standard students, Honors students will have to be able to produce these complex structures.
This will lead to additional homework for further practice.
Rephrasing and rewording will also be emphasized.
Grading: As a result, semi-guided written and oral production will account for a higher percentage than
for standard students. By the middle of the second semester, students will also be graded on longer freeproduction texts (20-line dialogues or 120-word compositions) than standard students.
1st Quarter: Unité 1: Bonjour
French alphabet and numbers (1-69).
Greetings and introductions—adjectives and nationalities—
Expressions with “ça va?” (how are you?)—Asking and telling time.
Unité 2: Les copains et la famille
Numbers 1-100. Introducing people and family members.
Days and months. Telling the date. Asking and telling one’s age.
Accents, gender and number of nouns. Indefinite/definite articles.
Possessive adjectives.
Grammatical reasoning on the verbs used in daily expressions (“avoir” and “être”).
2nd Quarter: Unité 3: Bon appétit
Food and drinks, expressions with hunger and thirst.
Ordering/paying in a restaurant.
Weather, seasons, classroom expressions, classroom objects;
Subject pronouns, French names.
Unité 4: Qu’est-ce qu’ on fait?
Daily activities. Expressions with faire (do). Regular –ER verbs. Verb être (be).
Affirmative and negative expressions. The infinitive. Invitations.
Physical description and character traits. Asking questions.
Adjective formation and position.
Rooms and furnishings. Prepositions of place. Everyday objects. Colors.
Ordinal numbers. Verbs avoir (have) and aller (go).
Linking words expressing cause and consequence.
3rd Quarter: Unité 5: Le monde personnel et familier
Describing yourself and others: physical appearance, age, character traits, nationality, occupation,
using adjectives of nationality, physical aspect, and personality. Plural and singular nouns. Definite
and indefinite articles.
Describing one’s room: what is in it, where things are, using prepositions of place, vocabulary of
furnishings and personal belongings.
Talking about possession. Full present-tense conjugation of verb “avoir”. Expression “il y a”.
Expressing one’s opinions and tastes.
Unité 6: En ville
Describing your city, streets, and public buildings, places you often go to.
How to get around. Transportation. The verb aller (go). Asking and giving directions. Ordinal
numbers.
Describing your home and your family: neighborhood, the rooms of the house. Expression “chez”.
Expressing possession with “de”.
Making plans to do things in town. Saying where you have been.
Activities: sports, games. “Aller” and “venir”+infinitive.
Contradicting someone, expressing doubt and surprise.
4th Quarter: Unité 7: Le shopping
Talking about clothes, what people are wearing, whether clothes fit or not.
Describing clothes. Expressing preferences in clothing and accessories.
Descriptive adjectives, expressions of opinion.
Discussing shopping plans, where to go, what to buy. Stores that sell clothes.
Verbs “acheter” (buy), “porter” (sell).
The verb „vendre“ and regular –RE verbs. Irregular verb “mettre” (put on).
The pronoun <<on>>.
Questions for buying clothes, asking for help, finding out prices, deciding what to choose, Verb
“choisir” and the conjugation of regular –IR verbs.
Comparing items, giving advice, talking about what you need. Money-related expressions. Using
the imperative.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons
regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension
and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing
words so one can be understood by French native speakers.
Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading.
Tests (oral and written):
Quizzes (oral or written):
Homework, including projects and research papers:
Oral expression and participation:
40%
20%
20%
20%
Course Name:
French 2
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Discovering French Bleu
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Review of French 1 material. Review of numbers and letters. Spelling a word.
Unité 5: Le monde personnel et familier
Describing yourself and others: physical appearance, age, character traits,
nationality, occupation, using adjectives of nationality, physical aspect and
personality. Plural and singular nouns. Definite and indefinite articles. Describing
one’s room: what is in it, where things are, using prepositions of place, vocabulary
of furnishings and personal belongings.
Talking about possession.
Expressing one’s opinions and tastes.
2nd Quarter: Unité 6: En ville
Describing your city, streets and public buildings, places you often go to. How to
get around. Transportation. The verb aller (go). Asking and giving directions.
Ordinal numbers.
Describing your home and your family: neighborhood, the rooms of the house.
Expression “chez.” Expressing possession with “de.”
Making plans to do things in town. Saying where you have been.
Activities: sports, games. “Aller” and “venir” + infinitive.
Contradicting someone, expressing doubt and surprise.
Unité 7: le shopping
Talking about clothes, what people are wearing, whether clothes fit or not.
Describing clothes. Expressing preferences in clothing and accessories.
Descriptive adjectives, expressions of opinion.
Discussing shopping plans, where to go, what to buy. Stores that sell clothes.
Verbs “vendre” (sell), “acheter” (buy), regular –RE verbs. The pronoun ((on)).
Questions, buying clothes, asking for help, finding out prices, deciding what to
choose. Verb “choisir” and the conjugation of regular –IR verbs.
Comparing items, giving advice, talking about what you need. Money-related
expressions. Using the imperative.
3rd Quarter: Unité 8: Le temps libre et les loisirs
Talking about weekend activities, vacation. French holidays.
Expressions with “avoir” and “passé composé” of –ER verbs (past tense).
Talking about past vacations and weekends. Irregular verbs in the past and present
tenses.
Unité 9: La nourriture et les repas.
Talking about food and meals. Expressing tastes, preferences. Expanding
vocabulary on names of foods and beverages. Making a shopping list. Expressing
quantities. Asking for prices. Ordering food.
Setting the table, verbs asking for service, pronouns with commands.
Verbs “vouloir,” “pouvoir,” “devoir” to express needs, rights, and duties.
4th Quarter: Move onto the next level, using textbook Discovering French Blanc
Selected lessons from the Blanc book:
Objective: review what has been done since beginning of year 1 while expanding
knowledge and skills. Learning more complex structures.
Emphasis on authentic documents.
Talking about yourself, your family and friends.
Talking about what one has just done and what one is planning to do.
Expressing feelings and opinions.
Develop reading for pleasure.
*Assessment Tools:
(Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests (oral and written):
Quizzes (oral and written):
Homework, including projects and research papers:
Oral expression and participation:
40%
20%
20%
20%
Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons
regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension
and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing
words so one can be understood by French native speakers.
Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading.
Course Name:
French II
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Discovering French – Blanc text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter: Reprise
Reprise
Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including:
• Numbers, dates, time, weather
• Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives
• Forming and posing questions
• Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs
Project: French scavenger hunt
Quiz – Reprise: written questions
Unité 1 – Qui suis-je?
Students will learn to greet people and talk about themselves and others by learning:
• Useful verbs: être, avoir, faire, aller, venir
• Adjectives – masculine v. feminine, singular v. plural, irregular adjectives
• Use of the word depuis
Leçons 1-4 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: Family tree – poster and oral presentation
Unité 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
2nd Quarter:
Unité 2 – Le week-end, enfin!
Students will be able to describe their weekend activities and narrate past events by learning:
• Useful verbs: prendre, mettre, sortir, partir
• The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs)
• Useful words: quelqu’un, quelque chose, il y a
• Vocabulary to describe events that take place in the city, in the country and at home
Project: Virtual visit to Paris – Internet project
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Leçons 5-8 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Film – TBD
A French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
3rd Quarter:
Unité 3 – Bon appétit!
Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a
restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market;
Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes by learning:
• Useful verbs: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, boire, and other stem-changing verbs
• Useful words: Il faut, tout/toute/tous/toutes
• Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.)
• Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”)
• Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings
Project: Visit to French restaurant
Project: Supermarket advertisement
Leçons 9-12 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Unité 4 – Les loisirs et les spectacles
Students will be able to discuss what they do in their free time and will be able to extend,
accept and turn down invitations;
Students will be able to discuss what they like to read, what movies they like and talk about
what others have written or said by learning:
• Useful verbs: dire, lire, écrire, savoir, connaître
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Vocabulary: types of movies, reading materials, expressions used in letters
Project: Letter to friend
Leçons 13-16 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
4th Quarter:
Unité 5 – Les sports et la vie quotidienne
Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) and fitness and general
health;
Students will also learn the parts of the body and will be able to talk about their daily activities
(waking up, brushing teeth, etc.), by learning:
• Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à
• Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items
• Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative
• Pronouns y and en
Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day
Project: Written description of what a student did the previous day (practicing the passé
composé)
Leçons 17-20 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
20%
20%
30%
20%
10%
Course Name:
French II
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Discovering French – Blanc text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter:
Reprise
Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including:
• Numbers, dates, time, weather
• Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives
• Forming and posing questions
• Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs
Project: Short composition about student, expresses basic likes and dislikes
Quiz – Reprise: Written questions
Unité 1 – Qui suis-je?
Students will learn to greet people and talk about themselves and others by learning:
• Useful verbs: être, avoir, faire, aller, venir
• Adjectives – masculine v. feminine, singular v. plural, irregular adjectives
• Use of the word depuis
Leçons 1-4 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Unité 2 – Le week-end, enfin!
Students will be able to describe their weekend activities and narrate past events by learning:
• Useful verbs: prendre, mettre, sortir, partir
• The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs)
• Useful words: quelqu’un, quelque chose, il y a
• Vocabulary to describe events that take place in the city, in the country and at home
Project: Virtual visit to Paris – Internet project
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Leçons 5-8 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
2nd Quarter:
Unité 3 – Bon appétit!
Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a
restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market;
Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes by learning:
• Useful verbs: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, boire, and other stem-changing verbs
• Useful words: Il faut, tout/toute/tous/toutes
• Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.)
• Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”)
• Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings
Project: Visit to French restaurant
Project: Supermarket advertisement
Leçons 9-12 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Unité 4 – Les loisirs et les spectacles
Students will be able to discuss what they do in their free time and will be able to extend,
accept and turn down invitations;
Students will be able to discuss what they like to read, what movies they like and talk about
what others have written or said by learning:
• Useful verbs: dire, lire, écrire, savoir, connaître
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Vocabulary: types of movies, reading materials, expressions used in letters
Project: Letter to friend
Leçons 13-16 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Film – TBD
A French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, speaking, objective questions, essays, reading
comprehension
3rd Quarter:
Unité 5 – Les sports et la vie quotidienne
Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) and fitness and general
health;
Students will also learn the parts of the body and will be able to talk about their daily activities
(waking up, brushing teeth, etc.), by learning:
• Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à
• Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items
• Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative
• Pronouns y and en
Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day
Project: Written description of what a student did the previous day (practicing the passé
composé)
Leçons 17-20 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Unité 6 – Chez nous
Students will be able to describe there they live and will be able to narrate past events by
learning:
• Useful verb: Vivre
• Pronouns qui and que
• Imparfait verb tense to describe what “used to happen” or what “was happening”
• Distinguishing imparfait from passé composé
• Vocabulary: location and description of home, including rooms, furniture, appliances
Project: Ma maison – oral presentation describing student’s home
Project: Quand j’étais jeune – book describing student’s youth (using both imparfait and passé
composé)
Project: Essay recounting a past event
Leçons 21-24 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 6 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
4th Quarter:
Unité 7 – Soyez à la mode!
Students will be able to talk about clothes, shop for clothes;
Students will also be able to compare people and things by learning:
• Common and irregular adverbs; how to form them
• Numbers 100-1,000,000
• Ordinal numbers (first, second, third), ways to compare items
• Review of irregular adjectives beau, nouveau, vieux
• Vocabulary: clothes, colors, fabrics, designs, materials, clothing stores, sizes, looks, prices
Leçons 25-28 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: Videotaped skits – clothing store, runway models, red-carpet award show
Project: “Super superlatives”
Unité 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Unité 8 – Bonnes vacances!
Students will be able to discuss vacation plans and travel arrangements, in the present and in
the future;
Students will be able to discuss what they would do under certain circumstances by learning:
• Useful verbs: recevoir, apercevoir
• Vocabulary: foreign countries, camping equipment, destinations, travel documents
• Use of si and quand clauses
• The future and conditional verb tenses
• Verbs followed by infinitives
Leçons 29-32 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: What I will do this summer (future tense)
Project: If I were rich, etc. – oral presentation using the conditional tense
Unité 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Final Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
We will also be reading an abridged version of Le Bossus de Notre Dame (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
throughout the year, which will help students’ reading abilities and will help them further develop an interest
in French literature and culture.
Various in-class celebrations for French holidays will also occur throughout the school year.
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
20%
20%
30%
20%
10%
Course Name:
French III
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Discovering French – Blanc text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter: Reprise
Reprise
Students will review general vocabulary and basic structure, including:
• Numbers, dates, time, weather
• Articles, contractions, prepositions, possessive, demonstrative, and interrogative adjectives
• Forming and posing questions
• Common –er, -ir, and –re verbs
Project: French scavenger hunt
Quiz – Reprise: written questions
Unité 1 – Qui suis-je?
Students will learn to greet people and talk about themselves and others by learning:
• Useful verbs: être, avoir, faire, aller, venir
• Adjectives – masculine v. feminine, singular v. plural, irregular adjectives
• Use of the word depuis
Leçons 1-4 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: Family tree – poster and oral presentation
Unité 1 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
2nd Quarter:
Unité 2 – Le week-end, enfin!
Students will be able to describe their weekend activities and narrate past events by learning:
• Useful verbs: prendre, mettre, sortir, partir
• The French past tense – the passé composé (including irregular verbs)
• Useful words: quelqu’un, quelque chose, il y a
• Vocabulary to describe events that take place in the city, in the country and at home
Project: Virtual visit to Paris – Internet project
Project: Description of a past event, using the passé composé
Leçons 5-8 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 2 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Film – TBD
A French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
3rd Quarter:
Unité 3 – Bon appétit!
Students will be able to talk about food and dining; they will be able to order a meal in a
restaurant and will be able to shop for food at a grocery store or a market;
Students will also practice expressing their likes and dislikes by learning:
• Useful verbs: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, boire, and other stem-changing verbs
• Useful words: Il faut, tout/toute/tous/toutes
• Expressions of quantity (a pound of, a dozen, etc.)
• Partitive article (“some chicken” vs. “the whole chicken”)
• Vocabulary: mealtime foods and beverages, fruits / vegetables, place settings
Project: Visit to French restaurant
Project: Supermarket advertisement
Leçons 9-12 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 3 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Unité 4 – Les loisirs et les spectacles
Students will be able to discuss what they do in their free time and will be able to extend,
accept and turn down invitations;
Students will be able to discuss what they like to read, what movies they like and talk about
what others have written or said by learning:
• Useful verbs: dire, lire, écrire, savoir, connaître
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Vocabulary: types of movies, reading materials, expressions used in letters
Project: Letter to friend
Leçons 13-16 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
4th Quarter:
Unité 5 – Les sports et la vie quotidienne
Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) and fitness and general
health;
Students will also learn the parts of the body and will be able to talk about their daily activities
(waking up, brushing teeth, etc.), by learning:
• Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à
• Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items
• Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative
• Pronouns y and en
Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day
Project: Written description of what a student did the previous day (practicing the passé
composé)
Leçons 17-20 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Final Exam: listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
20%
20%
30%
20%
10%
Course Name:
French 3
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Discovering French Blanc
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Review of numbers, spelling names.
Review of French 2 materials: introduce yourself, your family and friends, talk.
Unité 5: Les sports et la vie quotidienne
Physical descriptions: parts of the body
Talking about sports and athletic activities. Explaining the rules of sports.
Talking about you and sport: expressing habits, frequency. Verbs of physical
action.
Talking about daily routines and toiletries. Reflexive verbs.
2nd Quarter: Unité 6: Chez nous
Describing your house: type of house, furniture, home equipment.
Describing a room in detail: color, size, what things are made of, qualities.
Talking about actitivies at home.
Introducing relative sentences with pronouns “que” and “qui” to make complex
sentences and write definitions.
Comparing past and present actions using the “imparfait.” Expressing routines in
the past. Contrasting the “imparfait” and “passé composé” tenses. Describing
circumstances and events.
Traveling in France.
Unité 7: Soyez à la mode!
Saying what people are wearing. Describing clothing and accessories: colors,
fabric, design, materials.
Buying clothes. Talking with a sales clerk, expressing opinions.
Comparing items and ranking them. The comparative forms of adjectives.
The superlative construction: talking about world records.
3rd Quarter: Unité 8: Bonnes vacances!
Making vacation plans, planning a camping trip. Camping equipment.
Destinations, lodging and travel documents. At the train station, at the airport.
Buying tickets, checking schedules.
Foreign countries. Articles and prepositions with names of countries.
Verbs followed by infinitives. The future tense. Expressing future actions.
Expressing hypotheses with “si” clauses and the conditional. Making polite
requests. Discussing conditions.
Unité 9: Bonne route!
Describing cars (parts of a car, car maintenance). Having one’s car serviced.
Getting one’s license. Rules of right of way. Verbs “conduire,” “suivre.”
Expressing purpose and sequence. Prepositions of time and linking words.
Describing simultaneous actions, cause and effect. Present participle constructions.
Expressing necessity and obligation. Saying what you want people to do.
Expressing wishes. Present subjunctive with “il faut que,” “je veux que.”
4th Quarter: Discovering French Rouge: Unités 1 & 2
Unité 1: Au jour le jour
Physical description. Usage of articles with parts of the body and face.
Reflexive verbs with daily morning routines.
Daily routines in the passé composé.
Unité 2: Soyons utiles!
Domestic work. How to ask for help. How to thank someone. How to give and
accept an excuse.
The subjunctive after certain expressions.
*Assessment Tools:
(Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests (oral and written):
Quizzes (oral and written):
Homework, including projects and research papers:
Oral expression and participation:
40%
20%
20%
20%
Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to review previous lessons
regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation, reading comprehension
and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing
words so one can be understood by French native speakers.
Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be handed in for grading.
Course Name:
French 3
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Discovering French Rouge text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher
1st Quarter: Reprise
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and basic structure.
Quiz: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Unit 1: Au jour le jour
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe themselves as well as others – physical description and emotions
• Describe their daily activities using reflexive verbs in both the present and past tense
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Impressionism mini-unit
Students will learn about French Impressionism and will work with a partner to explore a
specific artist.
Project: Artist assignment. Students will be graded on content, creativity, historical
accuracy and grammar.
Unit 2: Soyons utiles!
Students will be able to do the following:
• Ask for help; accept and give an excuse; thank someone
• Form and use the subjunctive after various expressions, including il faut que and
vouloir que
• Describe an object, including shape, weight, length, consistency, appearance, etc.
Essay: Domestic work and the subjunctive
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about early French history, including the Roman conquest, the Holy
Roman Empire, the Norman conquest of England and the Hundred Years War
Project: Oral presentation regarding historical figure / event
2nd Quarter:
Unit 3: Vive la nature!
Students will be able to do the following:
• Describe a past event, using the passé composé and the imparfait
• Recognize the passé simple, the French literary past tense
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Passé composé, l’imparfait – regular and irregular verbs
Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use l’imparfait + passé composé
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open-ended sentences, essay
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about the classical period of French history, including the Renaissance
Project: French cathedral project
Unit 4: Aspects de la vie quotidienne
Students will be able to do the following:
• Shop and ask for specific services at the post office, the stationary store, the shoe repair
store, the cleaners and the photographer
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Pronouns le, la, les, lui, leur, y, en and the order in which they appear in a sentence
• Formation of faire + infinitive
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blanks, open ended questions, essay
French music mini-unit
Students will learn about various French musicians and their styles, including classical
composers and modern-day stars.
Unit 5: Bon voyage!
Students will be able to do the following:
• Plan a trip abroad, including dealing with customs and purchasing tickets
• Communicate effectively at a travel agency, the airport and the train station
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Negative expressions, ne…que
• The future and conditional tenses; the use of the future with si and quand
Essay: Assignment demonstrating student’s ability to use the future and conditional tenses
Graded dialogue: The airport
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, open ended questions, essay
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about the historical foundation of modern France, including the French
Revolution and the Napoleonic era
Project: French Revolution project
3rd Quarter:
Unit 6: Séjour en France
Students will be able to do the following:
• Compare people, things, places and situations
• Reserve a room at a hotel; ask the reception for assistance
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Lequel, celui, le mien
• The comparative and superlative
Dialogue: The hotel
Essay: comparative and superlative
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, essay
French history mini-unit
Students will learn about France in the 20th century, including WW1, WW2 and the
European Union
Students will watch French film Au revoir, les Enfants
Project: WW2 project
Unit 7: La forme et la santé
Students will be able to do the following:
• Communicate effectively at the dentist and doctor’s offices – describe symptoms and
medical history
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Subjunctive: use with emotions and sentiments, use after expressions of doubt, past
subjunctive
Quizzes: Part 1 and Part 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay
French cooking mini-unit
Project: Students will learn about various French dishes and will prepare items to sample
in class, while presenting in detail the cooking process.
Unit 8: En ville
Students will be able to do the following:
• Schedule a meeting / appointment with someone
• Explain where they live and how to get there
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages of city life
• Hypothesizing about what they would do under certain circumstances
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Si + imparfait and plus-que-parfait / conditional and conditional passé
• Conditional – review
Project: TBD
Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay
Le monde francophone mini-unit
Students will learn about various French-speaking countries, including Martinique, Haiti,
Canada (Québec), etc.
Project: Oral presentation about various aspect of Francophone culture
4th Quarter:
Unit 9: Les relations personnelles
Students will be able to do the following:
• Congratulate, comfort and express sympathy for other people
• Discuss friendly relationships
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Relative pronouns qui, que, ce qui, ce que, ce don’t
• Reflexive verbs – reciprocal use
Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay
French cinema mini-unit
Project and film TBD
Unit 10: Vers la vie active
Students will be able to do the following:
• Discuss career goals, college majors
• Explain the purpose of an action
Grammar points learned / revisited:
• Pour + infinitive
• Pour que + subjunctive
• Present participle
Quizzes: Partie 1 and Partie 2: fill-in-the-blanks, short essays
Test: Listening comprehension, fill in the blanks, shorts answer questions, essay
Final exam: Listening comprehension
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests
Projects
Quizzes
Homework
Participation / conduct
20%
20%
30%
20%
10%
Course Name:
French 4
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Discovering French – Blanc text and corresponding workbook materials to be photocopied by teacher
Syllabus:
Practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced and practiced to develop the
students’ oral and written communication skills in everyday situations.
1st Quarter:
Reprise
Students will review French 3 Standard concepts including the passé compose (French past
tense), daily routines and possessive/direct/indirect object pronouns.
Quiz – Reprise: Written questions
Unité 4 – Les loisirs et les spectacles
Students will be able to discuss what they do in their free time and will be able to extend,
accept and turn down invitations;
Students will be able to discuss what they like to read, what movies they like and talk about
what others have written or said by learning:
• Useful verbs: dire, lire, écrire, savoir, connaître
• Direct and indirect object pronouns and the order in which they are placed
• Vocabulary: types of movies, reading materials, expressions used in letters
Project: Letter to friend
Leçons 15-16 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 4 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
2nd Quarter:
Unité 5 – Les sports et la vie quotidienne
Students will be able to discuss sports (both team and individual) and fitness and general
health;
Students will also learn the parts of the body and will be able to talk about their daily activities
(waking up, brushing teeth, etc.), by learning:
• Useful verbs: courir, faire + de, avoir mal à
• Vocabulary: sports, parts of the body, health, personal hygiene items
• Reflexive verbs – present, passé composé and imperative
• Pronouns y and en
Project: Ma routine quotidienne – oral and visual description of a student’s day
Project: Written description of what a student did the previous day (practicing the passé
composé)
Leçons 17-20 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 5 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Unité 6 – Chez nous
Students will be able to describe there they live and will be able to narrate past events by
learning:
• Useful verb: Vivre
• Pronouns qui and que
• Imparfait verb tense to describe what “used to happen” or what “was happening”
• Distinguishing imparfait from passé composé
• Vocabulary: location and description of home, including rooms, furniture, appliances
Project: Video project using home vocabulary words and student creativity
Project: Quand j’étais jeune – book describing student’s youth (using both imparfait and passé
composé)
Project: Essay recounting a past event
Leçons 21-24 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Unité 6 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
3rd Quarter:
Continuation of Unité 6
Unité 7 – Soyez à la mode!
Students will be able to talk about clothes, shop for clothes;
Students will also be able to compare people and things by learning:
• Common and irregular adverbs; how to form them
• Numbers 100-1,000,000
• Ordinal numbers (first, second, third), ways to compare items
• Review of irregular adjectives beau, nouveau, vieux
• Vocabulary: clothes, colors, fabrics, designs, materials, clothing stores, sizes, looks, prices
Leçons 25-28 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: Videotaped in-class skits – clothing store, runway models, red-carpet award show
Project: “Super superlatives”
Unité 7 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Mid-Year Exam: Listening comprehension, speaking, objective questions, essays, reading
comprehension
4th Quarter:
Unité 8 – Bonnes vacances!
Students will be able to discuss vacation plans and travel arrangements, in the present and in
the future;
Students will be able to discuss what they would do under certain circumstances by learning:
• Useful verbs: recevoir, apercevoir
• Vocabulary: foreign countries, camping equipment, destinations, travel documents
• Use of si and quand clauses
• The future and conditional verb tenses
• Verbs followed by infinitives
Leçons 29-32 Quizzes: Listening comprehension, objective questions
Project: What I will do this summer (future tense)
Project: If I were rich, etc. – oral presentation using the conditional tense
Unité 8 Test: Listening comprehension, objective questions, reading comprehension, multiplechoice questions, short essay
Film – TBD
A French film will be shown and discussed in class
Assessment: TBD
Final Exam: Listening comprehension, objective questions, speaking, essays, reading
comprehension
Various in-class celebrations for French holidays will also occur throughout the school year.
Assessment Tools to be used throughout the year, both formally and informally:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral exams
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations / role-playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/diaries
Objective tests/quizzes
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year exam
Final exam
Homework
* See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Homework
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Class participation / conduct
20%
20%
30%
20%
10%
Course Name:
French 4
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Discovering French Rouge
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Review of Year 3 Material:
Reprise A: Greetings. Free time and leisure: daily activities and tastes. Food and
drinks. At the restaurant.
Reprise B: Weekends and vacation. Talking about the past, using the passé
composé. Describing what was happening in the past using the “imparfait.”
Reprise C: Reading for understanding and pleasure. Imagining an end to a story.
Expressing opinions.
Unité 1.
Physical descriptions. Talking about clothing styles. Clothes and accessories.
Describing morning routines. Reflexive verbs in the present tense.
Daily routines. Reflexive verbs.
Using reflexive verbs in the “passé composé” tense.
Taking about health and feelings. Ask someone how they feel.
Describing someone’s state or condition.
Impressionist paintings and artists.
2nd Quarter: Unité 2
Domestic work. Expressing obligation and necessity with << il faut que >> +
subjunctive. The formation of the subjunctive.
How to ask for help, accept and refuse, give an excuse, thank someone. Saying
what you want other people to do. The subjunctive after “vouloir que.”
Medieval chivalry legends.
Unité 3
Talking about vacation in the past using the “passé composé” and “imparfait”
tenses. Telling an anecdote. Telling a story.
Talking about how to protect the environment.
Talking about the weather. Introduction of the “passé simple” tense.
Great landmarks of French history (1543-1715).
Unité 4
Shopping at the stationary store and at the post office: revision of pronouns “Y”
and “EN” to talk about places and things. Expressing indefinite quantities.
At the hairdresser’s: revision of pronouns “LE,” “LA,” “LES,” “LUI,” and
“LEUR.” The order of pronouns.
Services at the shoe-repair store, the photographer’s and the cleaner’s. The “faire +
infinitive” clause to get something done.
3rd Quarter: Unité 5
Traveling. Passport control at the customs: expressions with the negative form
<<ne…que>>.
At the travel agency, at the airport, at the train station: the future tense and related
expressions of travel. Expressing a condition.
French history (1715-1870)
Unité 6
At the hotel. Where to stay. Comparing. Using the comparative and superlative
forms of adjectives.
How to ask for services.
French history (1870-now)
Unité 7
Talking about health and illnesses. At the doctor’s, at the dentist’s. Using the
subjunctive after “craindre.” Expressing concern, feelings and emotions.
Expressing doubt with the subjunctive.
4th Quarter: Unité 8
Meetings in town. How to set up an appointment. Expressing hypotheses with “si +
imparfait.” The conditional with “si” in the past and in the present.
The French West Indies. Caribbean francophone literature.
Unité 9
Talking about family and friends. How to respond to somebody’s feelings: feeling
sorry for, congratulating and comforting someone.
Reflexive verbs expressing reciprocation. Complex clauses with the relative
pronoun “dont.”
French-speaking Africa.
Unité 10
Talking about studies and jobs. Looking for a job. Subjunctive clauses.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to
review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation,
reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills.
Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native
speakers.
Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be
handed in for grading.
Tests (oral and written):
Quizzes (oral or written):
Homework, including projects and research papers:
Oral expression and participation:
40%
20%
20%
20%
Course Name:
French 4
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: En Bonne Forme
Novel: L’Enfant Noir (by African author Camara Laye.) The author’s
childhood in colonial Africa.
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
In each chapter, students will study a text which is an excerpt from a piece of
literature: novel, play, or poem. At the stage, students are expected to develop an
analytical understanding of the text. They will be asked to find the feelings and
ideas expressed and say how the writer conveys these ideas or feelings. They will
acquire the necessary vocabulary to comment on the author’s device and writing
technique.
They should be able to comment on what they have read expressing their opinion
and giving adequate arguments. They will acquire the necessary vocabulary to
comment on the author’s device and writing technique.
They will also develop their own writing techniques following step by step
strategies to write long, complex and well-structured texts. We will also work at
trying to develop imagination.
Finally, students should be by the end of the first semester feel comfortable enough
with written French to read a novel for pleasure.
The topics and related vocabulary and grammatical structures and tenses which will
be reviewed or expanded are as follows:
Chapitres 1, 2, 3, and 4:
At the supermarket: food and shopping. Eating habits. Studies and school.
Relationships and responsibilites. Pets and animals.
Present, passé composé, imperfect and pluperfect tenses + the imperative.
2nd Quarter: Chapitres 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9:
Electronic equipment, the pharmacy, illnesses, at the doctor’s. Cooking and
entertaining. The car, on the road, catastrophes.
“Passé simple,” nouns and adjectives, articles, comparative and superlative forms.
Negatives.
3rd Quarter: Chapitres 10, 11, 12, and 13:
Giving/asking opinons and preferences. Surveys, weights, and measures, jobs,
school and punishments, youth culture, sports and clothing.
Interrogatives, personal pronouns, reflexive structures, the infinitive.
4th Quarter: Chapitres 14, 15, 16, and 17:
Love and romance, family, social problems, religion and marriage.
Future tenses and conditional.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to
review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation,
reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills.
Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native
speakers.
Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be
handed in for grading.
Tests (oral and written):
Quizzes (oral or written):
Homework, including projects and research papers:
Oral expression and participation:
40%
20%
20%
20%
Course Name:
French 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Discovering French Rouge
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Review of Year 3 Material:
Reprise A: Greetings. Free time and leisure: daily activities and
tastes. Food and drinks. At the restaurant.
Reprise B: Weekends and vacation. Talking about the past, using
the passé composé. Describing what was happening in the past
using the “imparfait.”
Reprise C: Reading for understanding and pleasure. Imagining an
end to a story. Expressing opinions.
Unité 1.
Physical descriptions. Talking about clothing styles. Clothes and
accessories. Describing morning routines. Reflexive verbs in the
present tense.
Daily routines. Reflexive verbs.
Using reflexive verbs in the “passé composé” tense.
Taking about health and feelings. Ask someone how they feel.
Describing someone’s state or condition.
Impressionist paintings and artists.
2nd Quarter: Unité 2
Domestic work. Expressing obligation and necessity with << il
faut que >> + subjunctive. The formation of the subjunctive.
How to ask for help, accept and refuse, give an excuse, thank
someone. Saying what you want other people to do. The
subjunctive after “vouloir que.”
Medieval chivalry legends.
Unité 3
Talking about vacation in the past using the “passé composé” and
“imparfait” tenses. Telling an anecdote. Telling a story.
Talking about how to protect the environment.
Talking about the weather. Introduction of the “passé simple”
tense.
Great landmarks of French history (1543-1715).
Unité 4
Shopping at the stationary store and at the post office: revision of
pronouns “Y” and “EN” to talk about places and things.
Expressing indefinite quantities.
At the hairdresser’s: revision of pronouns “LE,” “LA,” “LES,”
“LUI,” and “LEUR.” The order of pronouns.
Services at the shoe-repair store, the photographer’s and the
cleaner’s. The “faire + infinitive” clause to get something done.
3rd Quarter: Unité 5
Traveling. Passport control at the customs: expressions with the
negative form <<ne…que>>.
At the travel agency, at the airport, at the train station: the future
tense and related expressions of travel. Expressing a condition.
French history (1715-1870)
Unité 6
At the hotel. Where to stay. Comparing. Using the comparative
and superlative forms of adjectives.
How to ask for services.
French history (1870-now)
Unité 7
Talking about health and illnesses. At the doctor’s, at the dentist’s.
Using the subjunctive after “craindre.” Expressing concern,
feelings and emotions.
Expressing doubt with the subjunctive.
4th Quarter: Unité 8
Meetings in town. How to set up an appointment. Expressing
hypotheses with “si + imparfait.” The conditional with “si” in the
past and in the present.
The French West indies. Caribeean francophone literature.
Unité 9
Talking about family and friends. How to respond to somebody’s
feelings: feeling sorry for, congratulating and comforting someone.
Reflexive verbs expressing reciprocation. Complex clauses with
the relative pronoun “dont.”
French-speaking Africa.
Unité 10
Talking about studies and jobs. Looking for a job. Subjunctive
clauses.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is
advisable to review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will
be given a zero.
A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and
participation, reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of
the communication skills. Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one
can be understood by French native speakers.
Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the
assignments will be handed in for grading.
Tests (oral and written):
Quizzes (oral or written):
Homework, including projects and research papers:
Oral expression and participation:
40%
20%
20%
20%
Course Name:
French 5
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: En Bonne Forme
L’Enfant Noir (by African author Camara Laye.) The author’s
childhood in colonial Africa.
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Novel:
In each chapter, students will study a text which is an excerpt from a piece of
literature: novel, play, or poem. At the stage, students are expected to develop an
analytical understanding of the text. They will be asked to find the feelings and
ideas expressed and say how the writer conveys these ideas or feelings. They will
acquire the necessary vocabulary to comment on the author’s device and writing
technique.
They should be able to comment on what they have read expressing their opinion
and giving adequate arguments. They will acquire the necessary vocabulary to
comment on the author’s device and writing technique.
They will also develop their own writing techniques following step by step
strategies to write long, complex and well-structured texts. We will also work at
trying to develop imagination.
Finally, students should be by the end of the first semester feel comfortable enough
with written French to read a novel for pleasure.
The topics and related vocabulary and grammatical structures and tenses which will
be reviewed or expanded are as follows:
Chapitres 1, 2, 3, and 4:
At the supermarket: food and shopping. Eating habits. Studies and school.
Relationships and responsibilites. Pets and animals.
Present, passé composé, imperfect and pluperfect tenses + the imperative.
2nd Quarter: Chapitres 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9:
Electronic equipment, the pharmacy, illnesses, at the doctor’s. Cooking and
entertaining. The car, on the road, catastrophes.
“Passé simple,” nouns and adjectives, articles, comparative and superlative forms.
Negatives.
3rd Quarter: Chapitres 10, 11, 12, and 13:
Giving/asking opinons and preferences. Surveys, weights, and measures, jobs,
school and punishments, youth culture, sports and clothing.
Interrogatives, personal pronouns, reflexive structures, the infinitive.
4th Quarter: Chapitres 14, 15, 16, and 17:
Love and romance, family, social problems, religion and marriage.
Future tenses and conditional.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be given nightly. The latest lesson is to be learned every night and it is advisable to
review previous lessons regularly. Undone or uncompleted homework will be given a zero.
A test will be given at the end of each Unit. Quizzes will be given on certain lessons.
Students will be assessed on the four skills: listening comprehension, oral expression and participation,
reading comprehension and writing. Oral expression is an important part of the communication skills.
Focus will be put on pronouncing and stressing words so one can be understood by French native
speakers.
Every term, students will have a project or research paper to hand in. Some of the assignments will be
handed in for grading.
Tests (oral and written):
Quizzes (oral or written):
Homework, including projects and research papers:
Oral expression and participation:
40%
20%
20%
20%
Course Name:
French 5
Level: Advanced (AP)
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Une Fois Pour Toutes
• AP French : Preparing for the Language Examination
• L’Etranger, Albert Camus
• Astérix le Gaulois, René Goscinny
• Various French films
• Various French short stories and poems
• Vocabulary lists
Syllabus:
Conducted entirely in French, the course focuses on expanding oral proficiency and writing skills through
discussions, essays and oral presentations. In addition, there is a thorough review of grammatical
structure. Reading comprehension skills and vocabulary are expanded and developed through the use of
literature and diverse authentic readings.
As students will be taking the Advanced Placement exam in May, the course will also focus on preparing
for the exam.
1st Quarter
Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 4, 5, 6
• Review of the subjonctif, including tenses and how to avoid it
• Review of pronoms compléments and pronoms accentués
• Review of possessive and demonstrative adjectives
Exams: leçons 4, 5, 6
Vocabulary lists:
40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including furniture, clothing,
animals
Assessment: weekly quizzes
Literature: L’Etranger, Albert Camus
Students will read novel both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters
and themes will occur in class
Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions
AP Practice:
Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
completions, speaking exercises and essays taken from AP text.
Additional in-class practice for the SAT II test will occur, based on students’ needs.
Articles:
Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine
article of their choice.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary
2nd Quarter:
Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 7, 8
• Review of interrogative expressions, including adverbs, adjectives and pronouns
• Review of relative pronouns and the use of demonstrative pronouns with relative
pronouns
Exams: leçons 7, 8
Vocabulary lists:
40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including technology, reading
materials, sports.
Assessment: weekly quizzes
Literature: various sources
Students will read several short stories, articles and/or poems both in and outside of class;
discussions regarding plot, characters and themes will occur in class
Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions
AP Practice:
Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
Articles:
Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine
article of their choice.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary
Film:
Students will view a French classic or modern film (TBD) and will discuss plot, themes,
historical significance and cultural aspects
Assessment: Writing assignment, exam
Mid-Year Exam: speaking, listening, objective questions, essays
3rd Quarter:
Une Fois Pour Toutes: leçons 11, 12
• Review of the negative – various expressions, when to use them, multiple negations
• Review of adjectives, adverbs, the comparative and superlative
• Review of prepositions and conjunctions
• Review of the infinitive and the present participle
Exams: leçons 11, 12
Vocabulary lists:
40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including travel, the media,
university life
Assessment: weekly quizzes
Literature: French novel TBD
Students will read novel both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot, characters
and themes will occur in class
Exams: dictations, objective and essay questions
AP Practice:
Practice activities including listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary
completions, speaking exercises and essays taken from AP text.
Articles:
Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine
article of their choice.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary
4th Quarter:
AP Practice:
Intensive in- and out-of-class practice exercises, including several full-length practice
exams. Students will focus on improving their performance on the speaking section, as
well as working on their essay-writing abilities.
French grammatical structure:
Students will prepare class presentation – and corresponding exam – regarding specific
grammatical topic.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written quiz
Vocabulary lists:
40+ words are distributed weekly regarding various topics, including environment, politics.
Assessment: weekly quizzes
Literature: Astérix le Gaulois, René Goscinny
Students will read comic book both in and outside of class; discussions regarding plot,
characters, themes and the history of the French comic book will occur in class
Project: Students will create mini comic-book
Exams: objective and essay questions
Articles:
Students will prepare and lead one 30-minute discussion regarding a French magazine
article of their choice.
Assessment: Oral presentation, written summary
Grading Policy:
Une Fois Pour Toutes / AP quizzes:
Vocabulary quizzes:
Literature quizzes / writing assignment:
Article presentation:
Participation / conduct:
20%
20%
30%
20%
10%
Italian
Syllabi
Course Name:
Italian 1
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Oggi in Italia, “78” edition
Amsco Workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Lezione 1
Singular forms of nouns
The indefinite article
Plural forms of nouns
A casual meeting
Piazzas in Italy
What is it?
A classroom
Numbers from 0 to 10
Assessment Tool: Exam 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vocabulary Quiz
Direct Translations
Map Quiz
Exam lesson 1
a. Open ended questions
b. Vocabulary translations
Lezione 2
Che ora è?
C’è, ci sono, and ecco
What’s new?
Education in Italy
Numbers from 11 to 30
How much is…?
Assessment Tool: Exam 2
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Mathematical problems – in quiz form
3. Exam 2
a. Open-ended questions
b. Vocabulary translations
c. Number translations
Lezione 3
Points:
5
Singular forms of the definite article
The preposition di + name
Subject pronouns
The infinitive form
The present tense of regular –are verbs
A questionnaire
Family ties in Italy
The family and relatives
Assessment Tool: Exam 3
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Project – Family Tree
Oral presentation
3. Exam 3
a. Open-ended questions
b. Fill-ins
c. Verb fill-ins
d. Verb conjugations
Lezione 4
Present tense of essere
Plural forms of the definite article
Use of the definite article with titles
Irregular nouns
What are you doing tonight?
Public telephoning in Italy
The city
Assessment Tool: Exam 4
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Exam Lesson 4—with partner
a. Vocabulary fill—ins
b. Definite article “T” chart
c. Verb section
d. Oral questions
2nd Quarter: Lezione 5
Present tense of regular –ere verbs
Agreement of descriptive adjectives
Position of descriptive adjectives in noun phrases
What will the couple have?
The Italian bar
Personal characteristics
Assessment Tool: Exam 5
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Original dialogue “In the Café”
3. Exam 5
a. Verb section
b. Open-ended questions
Lezione 6
Present tense of avere
Asking questions in Italian
An appointment for Sunday evening
Luigi Pirandello
The days of the week and the dates of the month
The months of the year
Assessment Tool: Exam 6
1. Vocabulary Quiz – Translations
2. Quiz on Rome video
3. Exam 6
a. open-ended questions
b. vocabulary section – translations
c. verb section – fill – ins
d. oral questions
Lezione 7
Possessive adjectives
Possessive adjectives with nouns referring to relatives
At Porta Portese
Shopping at Porta Portese
The clothes
The colors
Assessment Tool: Exam 7
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Word Problems
3. Exam 7
a. vocabulary translations/ fill- ins
b. Role playing – “In the Store” (with notes)
c. Open-ended questions
d. Oral questions
Lezione 8
Prepositional contractions
Special meaning of da
The demonstrative adjectives questo and quello
The adjective bello
Can you give me a ride?
Getting a drivers license
Do you drive?
Assessment Tool: Exam 8
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Quiz on the history of Italy
3. Exam 8
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Open-ended questions
c. Oral questions
d. True and false
Lezione 9
Present tense of regular –ire verbs
Demonstrative pronouns questo and quello
The same old government!
The carta bollata
Numbers from 31 to 100
Assessment Tools:
•
Exam 9
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Exam lesson 9
a. grammar fill-ins
b. vocabulary fill-ins
c. oral questions
Midterm Exam 1-9
• Oral questions
• Verb fill-ins
• Map questions
• Multiple choice
• Essay
• True and false
3rd Quarter: Lezione 10
Direct object pronouns
Irregular –are verbs andare, dare, stare
Vote!
The Italian political system
The seasons of the year
What’s the weather like?
Temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
Assessment Tool: Exam 10
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Weather poster
3. Exam 10
a. Vocabulary
b. Oral questions
c. Grammar fill-ins
d. Open-ended question – Political Systems in Italy
Lezione 11
Plural of nouns and adjectives in –co and –ca
Plural of nouns and adjectives in –go and –ga
Negative expressions
Have a good trip!
The Italian railroad system
Do you travel often?
Assessment Tool: Exam 11
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Video – The Good Traveler – Short quiz
3. Exam 11
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations
b. Grammar fill-ins
c. Cultural questions – The Railroad System in Italy
4. Oral Presentation - Opera
Lezione 12
The perfect present tense with avere
The perfect present tense with essere
Perugia
The Umbrian region of Italy
The cardinal points
Assessment Tool: Exam 12
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Amsco geography quiz – Perugia
3. Exam 12
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, direct translations
b. Grammar fill-ins, questions – past tense
c. Cultural questions – open-ended – Umbria
4th Quarter: Lezione 13
Irregular past participles
Possessive pronouns
Da with expressions of time
The irregular verbs bere and dire
For how long are you in Rome?
The parks in Rome
Gardens and parks
Assessment Tool: Exam 13
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Video quiz – Rome
3. Exam 13
a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, direct translations
b. Grammar fill-ins, sentence building – Past tense
Lezione 14
Reflexive structures
Reflexives with reciprocal meaning
Reflexive structures with parts of the body and articles of clothing
The irregular verbs venire and uscire
A trip
I Castelli Romani
Agriculture
Assessment Tool: Exam 14
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Quiz – Daily Routine
3. Exam 14
a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, translations
b. Grammar fill-ins
c. Short paragraph with notes – My Daily Routine
Lezione 15
The future tense
Verbs with irregular future stems
The future tense after quando, appena, and se
The future of conjecture or probability
Agreement of past participles with preceding direct object pronouns
Weekend on the snow
Skiing in Italy
Sport
Assessment Tool: Exam 15
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Short Quiz on Renaissance Art
3. Exam 15
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations
b. Grammar fill-ins – future tense
c. Open-ended questions
4. Cooperative Learning Project – sports
Lezione 16
Indirect object pronouns
The irregular verb fare
Nouns ending in –cia and –gia
The strike
Nationalization of industry in Italy
A voyage abroad
Assessment Tool:
Exam 16
Final Exam 10-16
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Take home Project – My Dream Vacation
3. Take Home EXAM 16
Final Exam 10-16
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Oral Questions
Verb fill-ins
Verb chart creations
Map questions
Topical essays
True and false
Open-ended questions
Translations
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam
2) *Exams are given after each unit.
3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade
4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student
5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent
6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments.
Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are checked
each term.
Course Name:
Italian 1
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Oggi in Italia, “78” edition
Amsco Workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Lezione 1
Singular forms of nouns
The indefinite article
Plural forms of nouns
A casual meeting
Piazzas in Italy
What is it?
A classroom
Numbers from 0 to 10
Assessment Tool: Exam 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vocabulary Quiz
Direct Translations
Map Quiz
Exam lesson 1
a. Open ended questions
b. Vocabulary translations
Lezione 2
Che ora è?
C’è, ci sono, and ecco
What’s new?
Education in Italy
Numbers from 11 to 30
How much is…?
Assessment Tool: Exam 2
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Mathematical problems – in quiz form
3. Exam 2
a. Open-ended questions
b. Vocabulary translations
c. Number translations
Lezione 3
Points:
5
Singular forms of the definite article
The preposition di + name
Subject pronouns
The infinitive form
The present tense of regular –are verbs
A questionnaire
Family ties in Italy
The family and relatives
Assessment Tool: Exam 3
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Project – Family Tree
Oral presentation
3. Exam 3
a. Open-ended questions
b. Fill-ins
c. Verb fill-ins
d. Verb conjugations
Lezione 4
Present tense of essere
Plural forms of the definite article
Use of the definite article with titles
Irregular nouns
What are you doing tonight?
Public telephoning in Italy
The city
Assessment Tool: Exam 4
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Exam Lesson 4—with partner
a. Vocabulary fill—ins
b. Definite article “T” chart
c. Verb section
d. Oral questions
2nd Quarter: Lezione 5
Present tense of regular –ere verbs
Agreement of descriptive adjectives
Position of descriptive adjectives in noun phrases
What will the couple have?
The Italian bar
Personal characteristics
Assessment Tool: Exam 5
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Original dialogue “In the Café”
3. Exam 5
a. Verb section
b. Open-ended questions
Lezione 6
Present tense of avere
Asking questions in Italian
An appointment for Sunday evening
Luigi Pirandello
The days of the week and the dates of the month
The months of the year
Assessment Tool: Exam 6
1. Vocabulary Quiz – Translations
2. Quiz on Rome video
3. Exam 6
a. open-ended questions
b. vocabulary section – translations
c. verb section – fill – ins
d. oral questions
Lezione 7
Possessive adjectives
Possessive adjectives with nouns referring to relatives
At Porta Portese
Shopping at Porta Portese
The clothes
The colors
Assessment Tool: Exam 7
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Word Problems
3. Exam 7
a. vocabulary translations/ fill- ins
b. Role playing – “In the Store” (with notes)
c. Open-ended questions
d. Oral questions
Lezione 8
Prepositional contractions
Special meaning of da
The demonstrative adjectives questo and quello
The adjective bello
Can you give me a ride?
Getting a drivers license
Do you drive?
Assessment Tool: Exam 8
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Quiz on the history of Italy
3. Exam 8
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Open-ended questions
c. Oral questions
d. True and false
Lezione 9
Present tense of regular –ire verbs
Demonstrative pronouns questo and quello
The same old government!
The carta bollata
Numbers from 31 to 100
Assessment Tools:
•
Exam 9
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Exam lesson 9
a. grammar fill-ins
b. vocabulary fill-ins
c. oral questions
Midterm Exam 1-9
• Oral questions
• Verb fill-ins
• Map questions
• Multiple choice
• Essay
• True and false
3rd Quarter: Lezione 10
Direct object pronouns
Irregular –are verbs andare, dare, stare
Vote!
The Italian political system
The seasons of the year
What’s the weather like?
Temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
Assessment Tool: Exam 10
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Weather poster
3. Exam 10
a. Vocabulary
b. Oral questions
c. Grammar fill-ins
d. Open-ended question – Political Systems in Italy
Lezione 11
Plural of nouns and adjectives in –co and –ca
Plural of nouns and adjectives in –go and –ga
Negative expressions
Have a good trip!
The Italian railroad system
Do you travel often?
Assessment Tool: Exam 11
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Video – The Good Traveler – Short quiz
3. Exam 11
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations
b. Grammar fill-ins
c. Cultural questions – The Railroad System in Italy
4. Oral Presentation - Opera
Lezione 12
The perfect present tense with avere
The perfect present tense with essere
Perugia
The Umbrian region of Italy
The cardinal points
Assessment Tool: Exam 12
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Amsco geography quiz – Perugia
3. Exam 12
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, direct translations
b. Grammar fill-ins, questions – past tense
c. Cultural questions – open-ended – Umbria
4th Quarter: Lezione 13
Irregular past participles
Possessive pronouns
Da with expressions of time
The irregular verbs bere and dire
For how long are you in Rome?
The parks in Rome
Gardens and parks
Assessment Tool: Exam 13
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Video quiz – Rome
3. Exam 13
a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, direct translations
b. Grammar fill-ins, sentence building – Past tense
Lezione 14
Reflexive structures
Reflexives with reciprocal meaning
Reflexive structures with parts of the body and articles of clothing
The irregular verbs venire and uscire
A trip
I Castelli Romani
Agriculture
Assessment Tool: Exam 14
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Quiz – Daily Routine
3. Exam 14
a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, translations
b. Grammar fill-ins
c. Short paragraph with notes – My Daily Routine
Lezione 15
The future tense
Verbs with irregular future stems
The future tense after quando, appena, and se
The future of conjecture or probability
Agreement of past participles with preceding direct object pronouns
Weekend on the snow
Skiing in Italy
Sport
Assessment Tool: Exam 15
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Short Quiz on Renaissance Art
3. Exam 15
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations
b. Grammar fill-ins – future tense
c. Open-ended questions
4. Cooperative Learning Project – sports
Lezione 16
Indirect object pronouns
The irregular verb fare
Nouns ending in –cia and –gia
The strike
Nationalization of industry in Italy
A voyage abroad
Assessment Tool:
Exam 16
Final Exam 10-16
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Take home Project – My Dream Vacation
3. Take Home EXAM 16
Final Exam 10-16
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Oral Questions
Verb fill-ins
Verb chart creations
Map questions
Topical essays
True and false
Open-ended questions
Translations
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible,
complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will
count once.
2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice.
3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Italian 1
Course Name:
Level: Honors
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Oggi in Italia, “78” edition
Amsco Workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Lezione 1
Singular forms of nouns
The indefinite article
Plural forms of nouns
A casual meeting
Piazzas in Italy
What is it?
A classroom
Numbers from 0 to 10
Assessment Tool: Exam 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
Honors*
Vocabulary Quiz
Direct Translations
Map Quiz
Exam lesson 1
a. Open ended questions
b. Vocabulary translations
c. Map identification of provinces
Lezione 2
Che ora è?
C’è, ci sono, and ecco
What’s new?
Education in Italy
Numbers from 11 to 30
How much is…?
Assessment Tool: Exam 2
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Mathematical problems – in quiz form
3. Exam 2
a. Open-ended questions
b. Vocabulary translations
c. Number translations
Lezione 3
Singular forms of the definite article
Points:
5
The preposition di + name
Subject pronouns
The infinitive form
The present tense of regular –are verbs
A questionnaire
Family ties in Italy
The family and relatives
Assessment Tool: Exam 3
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Project – Family Tree
Oral presentation
3. Exam 3
a. Open-ended questions
b. Fill-ins
c. Verb fill-ins
d. Verb conjugations
Honors* e. Short essay on the Italian Family
Lezione 4
Present tense of essere
Plural forms of the definite article
Use of the definite article with titles
Irregular nouns
What are you doing tonight?
Public telephoning in Italy
The city
Assessment Tool: Exam 4
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Exam Lesson 4—with partner
a. Vocabulary fill—ins
b. Definite article “T” chart
c. Verb section
d. Oral questions
Honors* e. Crossword puzzle
2nd Quarter: Lezione 5
Present tense of regular –ere verbs
Agreement of descriptive adjectives
Position of descriptive adjectives in noun phrases
What will the couple have?
The Italian bar
Personal characteristics
Assessment Tool: Exam 5
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Original dialogue “In the Café”
3. Exam 5
a. Verb section
b. Open-ended questions
Honors* c. Personal dossier using adjectives in chapter four
Lezione 6
Present tense of avere
Asking questions in Italian
An appointment for Sunday evening
Luigi Pirandello
The days of the week and the dates of the month
The months of the year
Assessment Tool: Exam 6
1. Vocabulary Quiz – Translations
2. Quiz on Rome video
3. Exam 6
a. open-ended questions
b. vocabulary section – translations
c. verb section – fill – ins
d. oral questions
Honors* e. Poster on seasons/ months
Lezione 7
Possessive adjectives
Possessive adjectives with nouns referring to relatives
At Porta Portese
Shopping at Porta Portese
The clothes
The colors
Assessment Tool: Exam 7
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Word Problems
3. Exam 7
a. vocabulary translations/ fill- ins
b. Role playing – “In the Store” (with notes)
c. Open-ended questions
d. Oral questions
Honors* e. Memorized dialogue “In the Store”
Lezione 8
Prepositional contractions
Special meaning of da
The demonstrative adjectives questo and quello
The adjective bello
Can you give me a ride?
Getting a drivers license
Do you drive?
Assessment Tool: Exam 8
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Quiz on the history of Italy
3. Exam 8
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Open-ended questions
c. Oral questions
d. True and false
Honors* e. Amsco Quiz on the Italian Government
Lezione 9
Present tense of regular –ire verbs
Demonstrative pronouns questo and quello
The same old government!
The carta bollata
Numbers from 31 to 100
Assessment Tools:
•
Honors*
Exam 9
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Exam lesson 9
a. grammar fill-ins
b. vocabulary fill-ins
c. oral questions
Midterm Exam 1-9
• Oral questions
• Verb fill-ins
• Map questions
• Multiple choice
• Essay
• True and false
Take home essay
3rd Quarter: Lezione 10
Direct object pronouns
Irregular –are verbs andare, dare, stare
Vote!
The Italian political system
The seasons of the year
What’s the weather like?
Temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
Assessment Tool: Exam 10
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Weather poster
3. Exam 10
a. Vocabulary
b. Oral questions
c. Grammar fill-ins
d. Open-ended question – Political Systems in Italy
Honors*
e. Topical composition – The Seasons
Lezione 11
Plural of nouns and adjectives in –co and –ca
Plural of nouns and adjectives in –go and –ga
Negative expressions
Have a good trip!
The Italian railroad system
Do you travel often?
Assessment Tool: Exam 11
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Video – The Good Traveler – Short quiz
3. Exam 11
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations
b. Grammar fill-ins
c. Cultural questions – The Railroad System in Italy
4. Oral Presentation - Opera
Honors* 5. Partnered dialogue – My Trip
Lezione 12
The perfect present tense with avere
The perfect present tense with essere
Perugia
The Umbrian region of Italy
The cardinal points
Assessment Tool: Exam 12
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Amsco geography quiz – Perugia
3. Exam 12
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, direct translations
Honors*
b. Grammar fill-ins, questions – past tense
c. Cultural questions – open-ended – Umbria
d. Short essay – Umbria
4th Quarter: Lezione 13
Irregular past participles
Possessive pronouns
Da with expressions of time
The irregular verbs bere and dire
For how long are you in Rome?
The parks in Rome
Gardens and parks
Assessment Tool: Exam 13
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Video quiz – Rome
3. Exam 13
a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, direct translations
b. Grammar fill-ins, sentence building – Past tense
Honors*
c. Short paragraph on Rome – with notes
Lezione 14
Reflexive structures
Reflexives with reciprocal meaning
Reflexive structures with parts of the body and articles of clothing
The irregular verbs venire and uscire
A trip
I Castelli Romani
Agriculture
Assessment Tool: Exam 14
Honors*
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Quiz – Daily Routine
3. Exam 14
a. Vocabulary section – fill-ins, translations
b. Grammar fill-ins
c. Short paragraph with notes – My Daily Routine
4. Take home essay – Castelli Romani – with notes
Lezione 15
The future tense
Verbs with irregular future stems
The future tense after quando, appena, and se
The future of conjecture or probability
Agreement of past participles with preceding direct object pronouns
Weekend on the snow
Skiing in Italy
Sport
Assessment Tool: Exam 15
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Short Quiz on Renaissance Art
3. Exam 15
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations
b. Grammar fill-ins – future tense
c. Open-ended questions
Honors *
d. Short essay with notes – My favorite sport
4. Cooperative Learning Project – sports
Lezione 16
Indirect object pronouns
The irregular verb fare
Nouns ending in –cia and –gia
The strike
Nationalization of industry in Italy
A voyage abroad
Assessment Tool:
Honors*
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vocabulary Quiz
Take home Project – My Dream Vacation
Take Home EXAM 16
Presentation – My Dream Vacation
Final Exam 10-16
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Oral Questions
Verb fill-ins
Verb chart creations
Map questions
Topical essays
True and false
Open-ended questions
Translations
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Exam 16
Final Exam 10-16
Map illustrations
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam
2) *Exams are given after each unit.
3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade
4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student
5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent
6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments.
Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are
checked each term.
Course Name:
Italian 2
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Prego, An Invitation to Italian
Amsco Workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Capitolo 1
Nouns: classes and number
Indefinite article and buono
Subject pronouns and the present tense of avere
Idiomatic expressions with avere
Arriving in Italy
Italy
Assessment Tool: Exam 1
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Exam 1
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Open-ended questoins
c. Grammar and verb fill-ins
Capitolo 2
Adjectives
Present tense of essere
C’è and com’è
Definite article
Bello and quello
The typical Italian
“Typical” Italians
Assessment Tool: Exam 2
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Exam 2
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Open-ended questions
c. Grammar and verb fill-ins
d. Notebook check
Capitolo 3
Present tense of verbs in –are
Andare, dare, fare, and stare
The time
Possessive adjectives
Points:
5
Studying in Italy
Instruction in Italy
Assessment Tool:
Exam 3
Directed topical composition
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Exam 3
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. word definitions Italian to English
c. Grammar and verb fill-ins
2nd Quarter:
Capitolo 4
Present tense of verbs in –ere and –ire
Dire, uscire, and venire; dovere, potere, and volere
Present tense + da + expressions of time
Interrogatives
Interests and pastimes
Television, newspapers, and magazines
What are you doing tonight?
Public telephoning in Italy
The city
Assessment Tool: Exam 4
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Partner quiz
3. Exam 4
a. vocabulary quiz
b. grammar and verb fill-ins
c. word scramble
Capitolo 5
Preposizioni articolate
The passato prossimo with avere
The passato prossimo with essere
Lasciare, partire, uscire, and andare via
Are we having coffee?
The bar
Assessment Tool:
Exam 5
1. Vocabulary quiz – creatin a menu
2. Video quiz – Rome
3. Exam 5
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. grammar and verb fill-ins
Capitolo 6
Direct object pronouns
Conoscere and sapere
Indirect object pronouns
Piacere
Agreement of participle in the passato prossimo
Ready at the table!
Have a good meal!
Assessment Tool:
Exam 6
Oral dossier presentation
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Dialogue – original At the Bar
3. Exam 6
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Verb and grammar fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
Midterm Prego
Lessons 1-6
• Oral questions
• Multiple choice
• Verb and grammar fill-ins
• Map questions from Amsco workbook
• Cultural open-ended questions
• Short topical paragraph
3rd Quarter:
Capitolo 7
Reflexive verbs
Reciprocal construction
Possessives with terms of family
Numbers greater than 100
Always the same old life…
Everyday life
Assessment Tool:
Exam 7
Directed topical composition
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Oral Presentation – My Daily Routine (with notes)
3. Exam 7
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations
b. Open-ended fill-ins
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins, chart building
Capitolo 8
The imperfect tense
The imperfect v. the passato prossimo
The pluperfect tense
Dire, parlare, and raccontare
Suffixes for nouns and adjectives
How many of you are in the family?
The Italian family
Assessment Tool: Exam 8
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vocabulary quiz
Portfolio – Family Tree Project
Map work
Exam 8
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, sentence building
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
5. Presentation and short paper on music
4th Quarter:
Capitolo 9
Disjunctive pronouns
Comparatives
Superlatives
Irregular comparatives and superlatives
Long live sport!
Sport and free time
Assessment Tools: Exam 9
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Open notebook test – Regions of Italy
3. Exam 9
a. Vocabulary quiz
b. Open-ended questions
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Capitolo 10
Simple future tense
Special uses of the future
Future perfect tense
Uses of definite articles (review)
Dates
Vacation at the sea or in the mountains?
Vacation: everyone to the sea?
Assessment Tool:
Exam 10
Final Exam 6-10
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Amsco – geography worksheet with partner
3. Exam 10
a. Vocabulary sentence building
b. Oral questions
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
d. Oral presentation – My Dream Vacation
Final Exam 7-10
• Oral questions
• Grammar and structure fill-ins
• Word problems
• Sentence building
• Translations
• Open-ended questions
• Map questions
• Original dialogue
Honors* Take home essay
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Role playing
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Attendance
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam
2) *Exams are given after each unit.
3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade
4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student
5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent
6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments.
Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are checked
each term.
Course Name:
Italian 2
Level: Honors
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Prego, An Invitation to Italian
Amsco Workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Capitolo 1
Nouns: classes and number
Indefinite article and buono
Subject pronouns and the present tense of avere
Idiomatic expressions with avere
Arriving in Italy
Italy
Assessment Tool: Exam 1 with short writing sample
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Exam 1
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Open-ended questoins
c. Grammar and verb fill-ins
Honors* d. Short paragraph – My city
Capitolo 2
Adjectives
Present tense of essere
C’è and com’è
Definite article
Bello and quello
The typical Italian
“Typical” Italians
Assessment Tool: Exam 2 with short writing sample
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Exam 2
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Open-ended questions
c. Grammar and verb fill-ins
d. Notebook check
Honors* e. Short essay on the Typical Italian
Capitolo 3
Present tense of verbs in –are
Andare, dare, fare, and stare
Points:
5
The time
Possessive adjectives
Studying in Italy
Instruction in Italy
Assessment Tool:
Exam 3 with short writing sample
Directed topical composition
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Exam 3
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. word definitions Italian to English
c. Grammar and verb fill-ins
Honors* d. Essay – My Typical Day
2nd Quarter:
Capitolo 4
Present tense of verbs in –ere and –ire
Dire, uscire, and venire; dovere, potere, and volere
Present tense + da + expressions of time
Interrogatives
Interests and pastimes
Television, newspapers, and magazines
What are you doing tonight?
Public telephoning in Italy
The city
Assessment Tool: Exam 4 with short writing sample
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Partner quiz
3. Exam 4
a. vocabulary quiz
b. grammar and verb fill-ins
c. word scramble
Honors* d. Original dialogue
Capitolo 5
Preposizioni articolate
The passato prossimo with avere
The passato prossimo with essere
Lasciare, partire, uscire, and andare via
Are we having coffee?
The bar
Assessment Tool:
Exam 5 with short writing sample
Directed topical composition
1. Vocabulary quiz – creatin a menu
2. Video quiz – Rome
3. Exam 5
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. grammar and verb fill-ins
Honors* c. Oral presentation Italian television
Capitolo 6
Direct object pronouns
Conoscere and sapere
Indirect object pronouns
Piacere
Agreement of participle in the passato prossimo
Ready at the table!
Have a good meal!
Assessment Tool:
Exam 6 with short writing sample
Oral dossier presentation
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Dialogue – original At the Bar
3. Exam 6
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Verb and grammar fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
Honors* d. Poster – Three Meals and a Snack
Midterm Prego
Lessons 1-6
• Oral questions
• Multiple choice
• Verb and grammar fill-ins
• Map questions from Amsco workbook
• Cultural open-ended questions
• Short topical paragraph
Honors* Original dialogue
3rd Quarter:
Capitolo 7
Reflexive verbs
Reciprocal construction
Possessives with terms of family
Numbers greater than 100
Always the same old life…
Everyday life
Assessment Tool:
Exam 7 with short writing sample
Directed topical composition
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Oral Presentation – My Daily Routine (with notes)
3. Exam 7
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, translations
b. Open-ended fill-ins
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins, chart building
Honors*
d. Topical Essay – My School Day
Capitolo 8
The imperfect tense
The imperfect v. the passato prossimo
The pluperfect tense
Dire, parlare, and raccontare
Suffixes for nouns and adjectives
How many of you are in the family?
The Italian family
Assessment Tool:
Exam 8 with short writing sample
Directed topical composition
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vocabulary quiz
Portfolio – Family Tree Project
Map work
Exam 8
a. Vocabulary fill-ins, sentence building
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
Honors*
d. Short Essay – The Italian Family
5. Presentation and short paper on music
4th Quarter:
Capitolo 9
Disjunctive pronouns
Comparatives
Superlatives
Irregular comparatives and superlatives
Long live sport!
Sport and free time
Assessment Tools: Exam 9
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Open notebook test – Regions of Italy
3. Exam 9
a. Vocabulary quiz
b. Open-ended questions
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Honors*
d. Topical Essay – Sports
Capitolo 10
Simple future tense
Special uses of the future
Future perfect tense
Uses of definite articles (review)
Dates
Vacation at the sea or in the mountains?
Vacation: everyone to the sea?
Assessment Tool:
Exam 10
Final Exam 7-10
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Amsco – geography worksheet with partner
3. Exam 10
a. Vocabulary sentence building
b. Oral questions
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
d. Oral presentation – My Dream Vacation
Honors*
e. Original dialogue – In the Mountains
Final Exam 7-10
• Oral questions
• Grammar and structure fill-ins
• Word problems
• Sentence building
• Translations
• Open-ended questions
• Map questions
• Original dialogue
Honors* Take home essay
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Role playing
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Attendance
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam
2) *Exams are given after each unit.
3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade
4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student
5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent
6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments.
Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are
checked each term.
Course Name:
Italian 3
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Oggi in Italia, edition 6
Amsco Workbook
Graded Italian Reader
Selected videos and movies
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Lezione 1
Personal pronouns
Present tense of essere
Present tense of avere
Genders of nouns and the indefinite article
What is your name?
School in Italy
Numbers from 21 to 100
Useful items
Assessment Tool: Exam 1
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Geography quiz
3. Exam 1
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Multiple choice
c. Open-ended questions
d. Fill-ins – number 0-100
Lezione 2
Plural of nouns
The definite article
Di + name to express possession
And who are you?
The Italian university
Teaching materials
What time is it?
Assessment Tool: Exam 2
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Exam 2
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. grammar and verb fill-ins
c. open-ended questions
Points:
5
Lezione 3
Present tense of regular verbs in –are
Simple prepositions
Article prepositionns
C’è, ci sono, ecco
What do you do for fun?
The Italian bar
The city
Expressions with avere
Assessment Tool:
Exam 3
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Presentation – Italian Education
3. Exam 3
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. oral questions
c. grammar and verb fill-ins
d. open-ended questions
2nd Quarter:
Lezione 4
Present tense of regular verbs in –ere
Formulating questions
Irregular verbs dare, fare, stare
What will the couple take?
Italian surnames
The days of the week
Some expressions of time
Assessment Tool: Exam 4
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Quiz - The Provinces
3. Exam 4
a. vocabulary – sentence building
b. verb and grammar fill-ins
c. open-ended questions
Lezione 5
Agreement of adjective qualifiers
Position of adjectives with nouns
Present tense of regular verbs in –ire
Irregular verbs andare and venire
At a masked ball
Personal characteristics
Other personal characteristics
Assessment Tool:
Exam 5
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Adjective quiz
3. Exam 5 – Take Home
Lezione 6
Passato prossimo with avere
Passato prossimo with essere
Irregular past participles
Irregular verbs bere, dire, uscire
At the pizzeria with friends
Young Italians
The seasons and months of the year
Some expressions of past time
Assessment Tool:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Exam 6
Midterm exam 1-6
Vocabulary quiz
Poster – Seasons
Exam Reader
Exam 6
a. vocabulary quiz
b. verb and grammar fill-ins
c. open-ended questions
Midterm
Oggi Lessons 1-6
• Oral question
• Vocabulary fill-ins
• True and false
• Multiple choice
• Translations
• Essay (directed)
• Dialogue – Choice of Topic
3rd Quarter:
Lezione 7
Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns questo and quello
Reflexive verbs
Tu, noi, voi imperative of regular verbs
The imperative of seven irregular verbs
The open-air market
The local market
Numbers from 100 on
Foods, vegetables, and fruits
Assessment Tool:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Exam 7
Term paper on Renaissance Art
Notebook check
Map work and quiz
Vocabulary quiz
Exam 7
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Open-ended questions
c. Grammar multiple choice
Lezione 8
Dovere, potere, and volere
Possessive adjectives
Direct object pronouns
Agreement of the past participle with direct object pronouns
A dinner with the family
The Italian family
The family and relatives
Do you travel?
Assessment Tool:
Exam 8
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Oral presentation – The Family
3. Exam 8
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Multiple choice
c. True and false fill-ins
d. Grammar fill-ins
Lezione 9
The imperfect tense
Negative expressions
Disjunctive pronouns
Possessive pronouns
A year abroad
Learning Italian in Italy
What is the weather like?
Some expressions of time with ogni, volta, di, tutti
Assessment Tool: Exam 9
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vocabulary quiz
Oral presentation – My Youth
Video quiz on the Cinque-Terra
Exam 9
a.
b.
c.
d.
Vocabulary sentence building
Grammar fill-ins
Open-ended questions
Take home dialogue – A Semester in Siena
Lezione 10
Difference between the imperfect and the passato prossimo
Plural of some nouns and adjectives
Sapere and conoscere
An elegant life
Italian fashion
Clothing and fabrics
Colors
Assessment Tool:
Exam 10
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Geography folder check
3. Exam 10
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Grammar fill-ins
c. Multiple choice
4th Quarter:
Lezione 11
Indirect object pronouns
Constructions with piacere
Imperative with pronouns lei and loro
The white weekend
Skiing in Italy
The human body
Useful personal objects
Assessment Tools: Exam 11
1. Notebook check
2. Vocabulary quiz
3. Exam 11
a. Vocabulary matching
b. Open-ended
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Lezione 12
The simple future tense
Uses of the future tense
Pluperfect tense
Who’s playing?
Sports in Italy
Sports
Assessment Tool:
Exam 12
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Poster – Parts of the Body
3. Exam 12
a. Vocabulary sentence building
b. Multiple choice – Premonte and Torino
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Lezione 13
The conditional tense
Combined pronouns
Two special meanings of da (time and place)
Reflexive verbs with a meaning of reciprocity
Many happy returns!
The Italian gourmet
Foods and dishes
Vendors and stores
Assessment Tool:
Exam 13
Final Exam 7-13
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Oral quiz on culture
3. Exam 13
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
Final Exam 7-13
• Oral questions
• Translations
• Open-ended questions
• Multiple choice
• Original dialogue
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Role playing
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Attendance
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam
2) *Exams are given after each unit.
3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade
4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student
5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent
6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments.
Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are
checked each term.
Course Name:
Italian 3
Level: Honors
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Oggi in Italia, edition 6
Amsco Workbook
Graded Italian Reader
Selected videos and movies
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Lezione 1
Personal pronouns
Present tense of essere
Present tense of avere
Genders of nouns and the indefinite article
What is your name?
School in Italy
Numbers from 21 to 100
Useful items
Assessment Tool: Exam 1
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Geography quiz
3. Exam 1
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Multiple choice
c. Open-ended questions
d. Fill-ins – number 0-100
Honors* e. Original poster and presentation – The Classroom
Lezione 2
Plural of nouns
The definite article
Di + name to express possession
And who are you?
The Italian university
Teaching materials
What time is it?
Assessment Tool: Exam 2
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Exam 2
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. grammar and verb fill-ins
c. open-ended questions
5
Honors*
d. topical composition – Bologna
Lezione 3
Present tense of regular verbs in –are
Simple prepositions
Article prepositionns
C’è, ci sono, ecco
What do you do for fun?
The Italian bar
The city
Expressions with avere
Assessment Tool:
Exam 3
Directed composition—La Mia Città
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Presentation – Italian Education
3. Exam 3
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. oral questions
c. grammar and verb fill-ins
d. open-ended questions
Honors* e. short dialogue – The Italian Bar
2nd Quarter:
Lezione 4
Present tense of regular verbs in –ere
Formulating questions
Irregular verbs dare, fare, stare
What will the couple take?
Italian surnames
The days of the week
Some expressions of time
Assessment Tool: Exam 4
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Quiz - The Provinces
3. Exam 4
a. vocabulary – sentence building
b. verb and grammar fill-ins
c. open-ended questions
Honors* d. Creating a Menu
Lezione 5
Agreement of adjective qualifiers
Position of adjectives with nouns
Present tense of regular verbs in –ire
Irregular verbs andare and venire
At a masked ball
Personal characteristics
Other personal characteristics
Assessment Tool:
1.
2.
3.
Honors* 4.
Exam 5
Composition—Una carta alla mia amica
Vocabulary quiz
Adjective quiz
Exam 5 – Take Home
Dialogue with cartoon pictures
Lezione 6
Passato prossimo with avere
Passato prossimo with essere
Irregular past participles
Irregular verbs bere, dire, uscire
At the pizzeria with friends
Young Italians
The seasons and months of the year
Some expressions of past time
Assessment Tool:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Honors*
Vocabulary quiz
Poster – Seasons
Exam Reader
Exam 6
a. vocabulary quiz
b. verb and grammar fill-ins
c. open-ended questions
d. short essay – yesterday – past tense
Midterm
Oggi Lessons 1-6
• Oral question
• Vocabulary fill-ins
• True and false
• Multiple choice
• Translations
• Essay (directed)
• Dialogue – Choice of Topic
3rd Quarter:
Exam 6
Midterm exam 1-6
Lezione 7
Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns questo and quello
Reflexive verbs
Tu, noi, voi imperative of regular verbs
The imperative of seven irregular verbs
The open-air market
The local market
Numbers from 100 on
Foods, vegetables, and fruits
Assessment Tool:
Exam 7
Term paper on Renaissance Art
A dialogue—La Spesa
1.
2.
3.
4.
Notebook check
Map work and quiz
Vocabulary quiz
Exam 7
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Open-ended questions
c. Grammar multiple choice
Honors* d. Treasure Hunt using command forms
Lezione 8
Dovere, potere, and volere
Possessive adjectives
Direct object pronouns
Agreement of the past participle with direct object pronouns
A dinner with the family
The Italian family
The family and relatives
Do you travel?
Assessment Tool:
Exam 8
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Oral presentation – The Family
3. Exam 8
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Multiple choice
c. True and false fill-ins
d. Grammar fill-ins
Lezione 9
The imperfect tense
Negative expressions
Disjunctive pronouns
Possessive pronouns
A year abroad
Learning Italian in Italy
What is the weather like?
Some expressions of time with ogni, volta, di, tutti
Assessment Tool: Exam 9
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vocabulary quiz
Oral presentation – My Youth
Video quiz on the Cinque-Terra
Exam 9
a. Vocabulary sentence building
b. Grammar fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
d. Take home dialogue – A Semester in Siena
Lezione 10
Difference between the imperfect and the passato prossimo
Plural of some nouns and adjectives
Sapere and conoscere
An elegant life
Italian fashion
Clothing and fabrics
Colors
Assessment Tool:
Exam 10
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Geography folder check
3. Exam 10
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Grammar fill-ins
c. Multiple choice
Honors* d. Essay on Italian Fashion
4th Quarter:
Lezione 11
Indirect object pronouns
Constructions with piacere
Imperative with pronouns lei and loro
The white weekend
Skiing in Italy
The human body
Useful personal objects
Assessment Tools: Exam 11
1. Notebook check
2. Vocabulary quiz
3. Exam 11
a. Vocabulary matching
b. Open-ended
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Honors* d. Thematic composition – La Moda
Lezione 12
The simple future tense
Uses of the future tense
Pluperfect tense
Who’s playing?
Sports in Italy
Sports
Assessment Tool:
Exam 12
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Poster – Parts of the Body
3. Exam 12
a. Vocabulary sentence building
b. Multiple choice – Premonte and Torino
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Honors* d. original dialogue – My Ski Trip
Lezione 13
The conditional tense
Combined pronouns
Two special meanings of da (time and place)
Reflexive verbs with a meaning of reciprocity
Many happy returns!
The Italian gourmet
Foods and dishes
Vendors and stores
Assessment Tool:
Exam 13
Final Exam 7-13
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Oral quiz on culture
3. Exam 13
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
Honors* d. Directed writing samples – Gli Sport
Final Exam 7-13
• Oral questions
• Translations
• Open-ended questions
• Multiple choice
• Original dialogue
• **Directed composition (s)
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Role playing
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Attendance
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam
2) *Exams are given after each unit.
3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade
4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student
5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent
6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments.
Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are
checked each term.
Course Name:
Italian 4
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Oggi in Italia, edition 6
Selected videos and movies
Reader Racconi Simpatici
Literature text Ritratto dell’Italia
Amsco workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Lezione 5
Agreement of adjective qualifiers
Position of adjectives with nouns
Present tense of regular verbs in –ire
Irregular verbs andare and venire
At a masked ball
Personal characteristics
Other personal characteristics
Assessment Tool:
Exam 5
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Quiz sentence building
3. Exam 5 – take home
a. vocabulary sentence builing
b. essay - The Perfect Friend
c. verbs – multiple choice
Lezione 6
Passato prossimo with avere
Passato prossimo with essere
Irregular past participles
Irregular verbs bere, dire, uscire
At the pizzeria with friends
Young Italians
The seasons and months of the year
Some expressions of past time
Assessment Tool:
Exam 6
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Poster presentation – the Four seasons
3. Exam 6
a. oral questions
b. vocabulary word problems
c. grammar multiple choice
Points:
5
Lezione 7
Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns questo and quello
Reflexive verbs
Tu, noi, voi imperative of regular verbs
The imperative of seven irregular verbs
The open-air market
The local market
Numbers from 100 on
Foods, vegetables, and fruits
Assessment Tool:
Exam 7
Directed composition—La Liguria
1.
2.
3.
4.
Notebook check
Map work and quiz
Command forms quiz
Exam 7
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. open-ended questions
c. grammar multiple choice
5. Treasure Hunt using command forms
2nd Quarter:
Lezione 8
Dovere, potere, and volere
Possessive adjectives
Direct object pronouns
Agreement of the past participle with direct object pronouns
A dinner with the family
The Italian family
The family and relatives
Do you travel?
Assessment Tool:
Exam 8
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Oral presentation – The Family Tree
3. Exam 8
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. open-ended questions
c. grammar fill-ins
Lezione 9
The imperfect tense
Negative expressions
Disjunctive pronouns
Possessive pronouns
A year abroad
Learning Italian in Italy
What is the weather like?
Some expressions of time with ogni, volta, di, tutti
Assessment Tool: Exam 9
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vocabulary quiz
Oral presentation – My Youth
Video quiz on The Cinque Terra
Exam 9
a. vocabulary sentence building
b. grammar fill-ins
c. open-ended questions
Lezione 10
Difference between the imperfect and the passato prossimo
Plural of some nouns and adjectives
Sapere and conoscere
An elegant life
Italian fashion
Clothing and fabrics
Colors
Assessment Tool:
Exam 10
Midterm Exam 5-10
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Notebook check
3. Exam 10
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. grammar fill-ins
c. multiple choice
Midterm Exam
Lessons 5-10
• Oral questions
• Translations
• Open-ended questions
• Multiple choice
• Original dialogue
3rd Quarter:
Lezione 11
Indirect object pronouns
Constructions with piacere
Imperative with pronouns lei and loro
The white weekend
Skiing in Italy
The human body
Useful personal objects
Assessment Tools: Exam 11
1. Notebook check
2. Vocabulary quiz
3. Exam 11
a. Vocabulary matching
b. Open-ended
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Lezione 12
The simple future tense
Uses of the future tense
Pluperfect tense
Who’s playing?
Sports in Italy
Sports
Assessment Tool:
Exam 12
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Poster – Parts of the Body
3. Exam 12
a. Vocabulary sentence building
b. Multiple choice – Premonte and Torino
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Lezione 13
The conditional tense
Combined pronouns
Two special meanings of da (time and place)
Reflexive verbs with a meaning of reciprocity
Many happy returns!
The Italian gourmet
Foods and dishes
Vendors and stores
Assessment Tool:
1. Vocabulary quiz
Exam 13
2. Oral quiz on culture
3. Exam 13
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
Lezione 14
Present subjunctive tense: verbs that express desire, will, and hope
Irregular verbs in the present subjunctive
Subjunctive tense with impersonal expressions
The news of today
Radio and television in Italy
Countries and capitals of Europe
Radio and television
Assessment Tool:
Exam 14
1. Map Quiz
2. Renaissance Art Project
3. Esame 14 – Take Home
a. Directed compositions
b. Map assignment
4th Quarter:
Lezione 15
Subjunctive tense with expressions of emotion, doubt, or conviction
Past subjunctive tense
Subjunctive tense after conjunctions
What’s playing?
Music and youths
Musical instruments
Prefixes in-, s-, dis-, and riAssessment Tools:
Exam 15
Italian oral presentation—Opera
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Esame 15 – Oral Presentation – Opera
3. Video Quiz – Opera/Contemporary Music
Lezione 16
Imperfect subjunctive tense
Pluperfect subjunctive tense
Sentences introduced by if
Past conditional tense
And after the degree?
Italian students and work
Trades, professions, and other occupations
The world of work
Assessment Tool:
Exam 16
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Quiz – Composition on the Italian student
3. Esame 16
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
Lezione 17
Comparative of equality
Comparative of majority and minority
Progressive tenses
Adverbs of time, place, fashion, and quantity
In search of an apartment
Italian newspapers
The house
Furniture and appliances
Assessment Tool:
Exam 17
Final term paper—La Commedia Divina
1. Project – My Dream House
( to include oral presentation)
2. Quiz on the subjuctive
a. Fill-ins
b. Sentence Building
3. Esame 17
a. Vocabulary Matching
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open – ended questions
d. Quiz on map work
Final Exam
• Term paper and oral presentation – La Commedia Divina
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Role playing
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam
2) *Exams are given after each unit.
3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade
4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student
5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent
6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments.
Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are
checked each term.
Course Name:
Italian 4
Level: Honors
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Oggi in Italia, edition 6
Selected videos and movies
Reader Racconi Simpatici
Literature text Ritratto dell’Italia
Amsco workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Lezione 5
Agreement of adjective qualifiers
Position of adjectives with nouns
Present tense of regular verbs in –ire
Irregular verbs andare and venire
At a masked ball
Personal characteristics
Other personal characteristics
Assessment Tool:
Exam 5
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Quiz sentence building
3. Exam 5 – take home
a. vocabulary sentence builing
b. essay - The Perfect Friend
c. verbs – multiple choice
Honors* d. essay on the Italian Heritage
Lezione 6
Passato prossimo with avere
Passato prossimo with essere
Irregular past participles
Irregular verbs bere, dire, uscire
At the pizzeria with friends
Young Italians
The seasons and months of the year
Some expressions of past time
Assessment Tool:
Exam 6
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Poster presentation – the Four seasons
3. Exam 6
a. oral questions
b. vocabulary word problems
Points:
5
Honors*
c. grammar multiple choice
d. short paragraph – MY SCHOOL LIFE
Lezione 7
Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns questo and quello
Reflexive verbs
Tu, noi, voi imperative of regular verbs
The imperative of seven irregular verbs
The open-air market
The local market
Numbers from 100 on
Foods, vegetables, and fruits
Assessment Tool:
Exam 7
Directed composition—La Liguria
1.
2.
3.
4.
Notebook check
Map work and quiz
Command forms quiz
Exam 7
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. open-ended questions
c. grammar multiple choice
5. Treasure Hunt using command forms
2nd Quarter:
Lezione 8
Dovere, potere, and volere
Possessive adjectives
Direct object pronouns
Agreement of the past participle with direct object pronouns
A dinner with the family
The Italian family
The family and relatives
Do you travel?
Assessment Tool:
Exam 8
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Oral presentation – The Family Tree
3. Exam 8
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. open-ended questions
c. grammar fill-ins
Honors* d. essay on travel – My Trip
Lezione 9
The imperfect tense
Negative expressions
Disjunctive pronouns
Possessive pronouns
A year abroad
Learning Italian in Italy
What is the weather like?
Some expressions of time with ogni, volta, di, tutti
Assessment Tool:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Honors*
Exam 9
A postcard—La Mia Vacanza
Vocabulary quiz
Oral presentation – My Youth
Video quiz on The Cinque Terra
Exam 9
a. vocabulary sentence building
b. grammar fill-ins
c. open-ended questions
d. original dialogue – A Semester in Siena
Lezione 10
Difference between the imperfect and the passato prossimo
Plural of some nouns and adjectives
Sapere and conoscere
An elegant life
Italian fashion
Clothing and fabrics
Colors
Assessment Tool:
Exam 10
Midterm Exam 5-10
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Notebook check
3. Exam 10
a. vocabulary fill-ins
b. grammar fill-ins
c. multiple choice
Honors* d. essay on Italian Fashion
Midterm Exam
Lessons 5-10
• Oral questions
• Translations
• Open-ended questions
• Multiple choice
• Original dialogue
Honors*
3rd Quarter:
Directed composition
Lezione 11
Indirect object pronouns
Constructions with piacere
Imperative with pronouns lei and loro
The white weekend
Skiing in Italy
The human body
Useful personal objects
Assessment Tools: Exam 11
1. Notebook check
2. Vocabulary quiz
3. Exam 11
a. Vocabulary matching
b. Open-ended
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Honors* d. Thematic composition – La Moda
Lezione 12
The simple future tense
Uses of the future tense
Pluperfect tense
Who’s playing?
Sports in Italy
Sports
Assessment Tool:
Exam 12
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Poster – Parts of the Body
3. Exam 12
a. Vocabulary sentence building
b. Multiple choice – Premonte and Torino
c. Grammar and structure fill-ins
Honors* d. original dialogue – My Ski Trip
Lezione 13
The conditional tense
Combined pronouns
Two special meanings of da (time and place)
Reflexive verbs with a meaning of reciprocity
Many happy returns!
The Italian gourmet
Foods and dishes
Vendors and stores
Assessment Tool:
Exam 13
Oral presentation—Il Mio Dossier
1. Vocabulary quiz
2. Oral quiz on culture
3. Exam 13
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
Honors* d. Directed writing samples – Gli Sport
Lezione 14
Present subjunctive tense: verbs that express desire, will, and hope
Irregular verbs in the present subjunctive
Subjunctive tense with impersonal expressions
The news of today
Radio and television in Italy
Countries and capitals of Europe
Radio and television
Assessment Tool:
Exam 14
1. Map Quiz
2. Renaissance Art Project
3. Esame 14 – Take Home
a. Directed compositions
b. Map assignment
4th Quarter:
Lezione 15
Subjunctive tense with expressions of emotion, doubt, or conviction
Past subjunctive tense
Subjunctive tense after conjunctions
What’s playing?
Music and youths
Musical instruments
Prefixes in-, s-, dis-, and riAssessment Tools:
Exam 15
Italian oral presentation—Opera
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Esame 15 – Oral Presentation – Opera
3. Video Quiz – Opera/Contemporary Music
*Honors 4. Term Paper – Topic: Giuseppe Verdi
Lezione 16
Imperfect subjunctive tense
Pluperfect subjunctive tense
Sentences introduced by if
Past conditional tense
And after the degree?
Italian students and work
Trades, professions, and other occupations
The world of work
Assessment Tool:
Exam 16
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Quiz – Composition on the Italian student
3. Esame 16
a. Vocabulary fill-ins
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open-ended questions
*Honors d. Topical Composition – My Future Job/ Profession
Lezione 17
Comparative of equality
Comparative of majority and minority
Progressive tenses
Adverbs of time, place, fashion, and quantity
In search of an apartment
Italian newspapers
The house
Furniture and appliances
Assessment Tool:
Exam 17
Final term paper and oral presentation—La Commedia
Divina
Ritratto dell’Italia Exam
Exam—Italian Directors
1. Project – My Dream House
( to include oral presentation)
2. Quiz on the subjuctive
a. Fill-ins
b. Sentence Building
3. Esame 17
a. Vocabulary Matching
b. Grammar and structure fill-ins
c. Open – ended questions
d. Quiz on map work
*Honors
e. Topical composition – Italy and Europe
Final Exam
• Term paper and oral presentation – La Commedia Divina
• **Oral Presentation – Italian Literature
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Role playing
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1) *All quizzes are averaged to equal one exam
2) *Exams are given after each unit.
3) *Midyears and finals = 25% of term grade
4) * Language Lab and oral class work will affect grade according to level of student
5) Homework is due on time- none accepted late, unless student is absent
6) Points will be subtracted from grade average per term, for missing assignments.
Notebook policy- all students are responsible for the maintenance of a notebook. Notebooks are
checked each term.
Latin
Syllabi
Course Name: Latin 1
Level: Standard
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Our Latin Heritage Book I Approximately 25 of the 60 units will be
covered during this course.
Selected readings and worksheets from other sources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Introduction to the pronunciation of classical Latin.
An overview of the influence of the classical languages on the
development of English.
An introduction to the case system. Assessed by a comprehensive
quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in the unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the
accurate spelling of Latin forms and the listing of all their possible
meanings. In addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in
logically applying their knowledge of forms and principles of
grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating.
First declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
The irregular verb sum. Assessed by a quiz on the conjugation of the
irregular verb sum in the present indicative.
An introduction to regular verbs. The present tense of the first
conjugation. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Major test on Units I-V. This will assess the students' knowledge of
the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as
their skill in translating from Latin into English as well as English
into Latin.
Second conjugation verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units I-V
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
2nd Quarter:
Research papers.
The imperfect tense of regular verbs and sum. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives presented in the unit.
Second declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Adjective-Noun Agreement. Assessed by a quiz involving declining
noun-adjective phrases.
The Roman House. Assessed by a matching quiz.
Major test on Units VI-X. This will assess the students' knowledge
of the vocabulary and principles of grammar presented in these
units as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer
passages.
The future tense and the imperative mood of verbs. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives presented in the unit.
The principal parts and the perfect tense of verbs. Assessed by two
quizzes: one on the principal parts of all the verbs learned to date,
and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in the unit.
Midyear Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of
the vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and
historical concepts presented in the course to date. Their skill in
translating sentences and longer passages also will be assessed.
Assessment Tools:
Midyear Examination
Major test on Units VI-X
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Research Papers
Class Participation
Homework
3rd Quarter:
The pluperfect and future perfect tenses of verbs. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives presented in the unit.
Interrogative pronouns and adjectives. Assessed by two quizzes:
one on the declension and translation of the interrogative pronoun,
and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in the unit.
The irregular verb possum. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of the irregular verb possum in all six tenses of the
indicative voice, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and
English derivatives presented in the unit.
Major test on Units XIII-XVIII. This will assess the student's
knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units
as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
Preparation for the National Latin Exam.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units XIII-XVIII
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
4th Quarter:
Field trip to the Strand Theater.
The infinitive as object and subject. Assessed by a comprehensive
quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivaties presented
in the unit.
Major test on Units XIX-XXI. This will assess the students'
knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units
as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
Third declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, forms, and English derivatives presented in
each unit.
Third declension adjectives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on
the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Final Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of the
vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and
historical concepts presented in the class. Their skill in translating
sentences and longer passages also will be assessed.
Assessment Tools:
Final Examination
Major Test on Units XIX-XXI
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Students should spend between thirty and forty-five minutes each night in preparing for
class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, and oral and
written reports when assigned. The midyear examination and the final examination count
as one fourth of the grade for the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four
times as much as a quiz, and a written report counts three times as much as a quiz.
Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very
important factors in determining grades. Students must hand in assignments on time in
order to receive full credit for them.
Course Name: Latin 1
Level: Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Our Latin Heritage Book I Approximately 30 of the 60 units will be
covered during this course.
Selected readings and worksheets from other sources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Introduction to the pronunciation of classical Latin.
An overview of the influence of the classical languages on the
development of English.
An introduction to the case system. Assessed by a comprehensive
quiz on the vocabulary, English derivatives, and grammar
presented in the unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the
accurate spelling of Latin forms and the listing of all their possible
meanings. In addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in
logically applying their knowledge of forms and principles of
grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating.
First declension nouns. Assessed by comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
The irregular verb sum. Assessed by a quiz on the conjugation of
sum in the present tense.
An introduction to regular verbs. The present tense of the first
conjugation. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Major test on Units I-V. The test assesses the students' knowledge
of vocabulary and the case system. There are also sentences to
translate from Latin into English and English into Latin.
Second conjugation verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
The imperfect tense of regular verbs and sum. Assessed by a
comprhensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives presented in the unit.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units I-V
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
2nd Quarter:
First research papers.
Second declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar,and English derivatives presented in the unit.
Adjective-Noun Agreement. Assessed by a quiz involving declining
adjective and noun phrases.
The Roman House. Assessed by a matching quiz.
Major test on Units VI-X. This will assess the students' knowledge
of the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as
their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
The future tense and the imperative mood of verbs. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives presented in the unit.
The principal parts and the perfect system of verbs. Assessed by two
quizzes: one on the principal parts of all the verbs presented to date
in the course and the other a comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary
and English derivatives presented in the unit.
Review for midyear examination. This will assess the students'
knowledge of the vocabulary, grammar, English derivataives, and
cultural and historical concepts presented to date in the class.
Their skill in translating sentences as well as longer passages also
will be assessed.
Assessment Tools:
Midyear Examination
Major test on Units VI-X
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Research Papers
Class Participation
Homework
3rd Quarter:
Interrogative pronouns and adjectives. Assessed by two quizzes:
one requiring students to produce the forms and meanings of the
interrogative pronoun and the other assessing their knowledge of
the vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the unit.
The irregular verb possum. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of the verb possum in all six tenses of the indicative
mood and the other on the vocabulary and English derivatives
presented in the unit.
The infinitive as object and subject. Assessed by a comprehensive
quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in the unit.
Major test on Units XV-XX. Students will be tested on their
knowledge of the vocabulary and forms presented in these units as
well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
Third declension nouns. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
declension of third declension nouns and the other on the
vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the unit.
Preparation for the National Latin Exam.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units XV-XX
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
4th Quarter:
Third declension adjectives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on
the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Major test on Units XXI-XXV. This tests the students on their
knwledge of the vocabulary and forms presented in these units and
their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
Field trip to the Strand Theater.
Second research papers.
Personal and reflexive pronouns. Assessed by a comprehensive
quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in the unit.
Possessive adjectives. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Intensive pronouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
The demonstrative is. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
declension and meanings of the pronoun is and the other on the
vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the unit.
The demonstratives hic, ille, and iste. Assessed by two quizzes: one
on the forms of the demonstrative pronouns hic and ille and the
other on the vocabulary and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Final Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of the
vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and historical and
cultural concepts presented in the course. Their skill in translating
sentences and longer passages also will be assessed.
Assessment Tools:
Final Examination
Major test on Units XX-XXV
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Research Papers
Class Participation
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Students should spend between thirty and forty-five minutes each night in preparing for
class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, and oral and
written reports when assigned. The midyear examination and the final examination count
as one fourth of the grade for the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four
times as much as a quiz, and a written report counts three times as much as a quiz.
Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very
important factors in determining grades. Students must hand in assignments on time in
order to receive full credit for them.
Course Name: Latin 2
Level: Standard
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Our Latin Heritage Book I The second half of this book will be studied in
this course.
Selected readings and worksheets from other sources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Thorough review of last year's work.
The demonstratives is, hic, ille, iste, and idem. Assessed by two
quizzes for each of these two units: one on the declension and
translations of these demonstratives pronouns; the other on the
vocabulary presented in each unit.
Major test on Units XXVII-XXX. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar presented in these units will be assessed
as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
The passive voice of verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation and translation of passive verbs in the present,
imperfect, and future tenses of the indicative mood; the other on
the vocabulary presented in this unit.
Third conjugation verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of third conjugation verbs in the indicative mood, and
the other on the vocabulary and grammar presented in this unit.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units XXVII-XXX
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
2nd Quarter:
First research papers (optional).
Fourth conjugation verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of fourth conjugation verbs in the indicative mood,
and the other on the vocabulary presented in the unit.
Major test on Units XXXVI-XL. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar in these units will be assessed as well as
their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
The relative pronoun. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
declension and translation of the relative pronoun, and the other on
the vocabulary presented in this unit.
Fourth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this
unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of
Latin forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In
addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically
applying their knowledge of forms and principles of grammar in
declining, conjugating, and translating.
Midyear Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary,
grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts
presented in the class will be assessed as well as their skill in
translating sentences and longer passages.
Assessment Tools:
Midyear Examination
Major test on Units XXX-XXXV
Research Papers
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
3rd Quarter:
Comparison of adjectives and adverbs. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives presented in this unit.
Fifth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives in this unit.
Major test on Units XLI-XLV. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their
skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed.
The perfect and future tenses of infinitives. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives presented in this unit.
Indirect statement. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary , grammar, and English derivatives presented in this
unit.
Preparation for the National Latin Exam.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units XL-XLV
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
4th Quarter:
Field trip to Strand Theater.
Second research papers (optional).
Participles. Assessed by a major quiz on the vocabulary, grammar,
and English derivatives presented in this unit.
Major test on Units XLVI-L. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar presented in these units will be assessed
as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
The ablative absolute. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this
unit.
The irregular verbs eo, volo, fero, and fio. Each unit in this section
of the textbook will be assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of one of these irregular verbs, and the other on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Deponent verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this
unit.
The present subjunctive. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of the present subjunctive in all four conjugations, and
the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in this unit.
Final Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary,
grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts
presented in the class will be assessed as well as their skill in
translating sentences and longer passages.
Assessment Tools:
Final Examination
Major test on Units XLVI-L
Research Papers
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research Papers
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Students are expected to spend between thirty and forty-five minutes each night in
preparing for class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation,
homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear and final
examinations count for one fourth of the grade of the second and fourth quarters. A
major test counts four times as much as a quiz. The exams, tests, and quizzes of Standard
students are graded somewhat less rigorously than those of students in Honors. Diligence
in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors
in determining grades. Extra credit is given for optional assignments. Students must
hand in all assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.
Course Name: Latin 2
Level: Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Our Latin Heritage Book I The second half of this book will be studied in
this course.
Selected readings and worksheets from other sources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Thorough review of last year's work.
The demonstratives is, hic, ille, iste, and idem. Assessed by two
quizzes for each of these two units: one on the declension and
translations of these demonstratives pronouns; the other on the
vocabulary presented in each unit.
Major test on Units XXVII-XXX. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar presented in these units will be assessed
as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
The passive voice of verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation and translation of passive verbs in the present,
imperfect, and future tenses of the indicative mood; the other on
the vocabulary presented in this unit.
Third conjugation verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of third conjugation verbs in the indicative mood, and
the other on the vocabulary and grammar presented in this unit.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units XXVII-XXX
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
2nd Quarter:
First research papers.
Fourth conjugation verbs. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of fourth conjugation verbs in the indicative mood,
and the other on the vocabulary presented in the unit.
Major test on Units XXXVI-XL. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar in these units will be assessed as well as
their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
The relative pronoun. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
declension and translation of the relative pronoun, and the other on
the vocabulary presented in this unit.
Fourth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this
unit. Note: A comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of
Latin forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In
addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically
applying their knowledge of forms and principles of grammar in
declining, conjugating, and translating.
Midyear Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary,
grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts
presented in the class will be assessed as well as their skill in
translating sentences and longer passages.
Assessment Tools:
Midyear Examination
Major test on Units XXX-XXXV
Research Papers
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
3rd Quarter:
Comparison of adjectives and adverbs. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives presented in this unit.
Fifth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives in this unit.
Major test on Units XLI-XLV. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as their
skill in translating sentences and longer passages will be assessed.
The perfect and future tenses of infinitives. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives presented in this unit.
Indirect statement. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary , grammar, and English derivatives presented in this
unit.
Preparation for the National Latin Exam.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units XL-XLV
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
4th Quarter:
Field trip to Strand Theater.
Second research papers.
Participles. Assessed by a major quiz on the vocabulary, grammar,
and English derivatives presented in this unit.
Major test on Units XLVI-L. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar presented in these units will be assessed
as well as their skill in translating sentences and longer passages.
The ablative absolute. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this
unit.
The irregular verbs eo, volo, fero, and fio. Each unit in this section
of the textbook will be assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of one of these irregular verbs, and the other on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in the
unit.
Deponent verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in this
unit.
The present subjunctive. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of the present subjunctive in all four conjugations, and
the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in this unit.
Final Examination. The students' knowledge of the vocabulary,
grammar, English derivatives, and cultural and historical concepts
presented in the class will be assessed as well as their skill in
translating sentences and longer passages.
Assessment Tools:
Final Examination
Major test on Units XLVI-L
Research Papers
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during this
quarter
Class Participation
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research Papers
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Students are expected to spend between thirty and forty-five minutes each night in
preparing for class. Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation,
homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear and final
examinations count for one fourth of the grade of the second and fourth quarters. A
major test counts four times as much as a quiz, and a research paper counts three times as
much as a quiz. Diligence in homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are
also very important factors in determining grades. Students must hand in assignments on
time in order to receive full credit for them.
Course Name: Latin 3
Level: Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Our Latin Heritage Books I and II
Selected readings and worksheets from other sources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Reports on summer reading, Life in Ancient Rome, due.
Review of last year's work.
Comparison of adjectives and adverbs. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and
English derivatives presented in this unit. Note: A
comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of Latin
forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In
addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically
applying their knowledge of forms and principles of
grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating.
Fifth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz
on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in this unit.
Major test on Units XLI-XLV. The students' knowledge of
the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as
well as their skill in translating sentences and longer
passages will be assessed.
The perfect and future tenses of infinitives. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and
English derivatives presented in this unit.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units XLI-XLV
Reports on summer reading
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during
this quarter
Class Participation
Homework
2nd Quarter:
First research papers (optional).
Indirect statement. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on
the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in this unit.
Participles. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
this unit.
Major test on Units XLVI-L. The students' knowledge of
the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as
well as their skill in translating sentences and longer
passages will be assessed.
The ablative absolute. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on
the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in this unit.
The irregular verb eo. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of the irregular verb eo, and the other on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
this unit.
Deponent verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
this unit.
Midyear Examination. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar presented in the course to date as
well as their skill in translating sentences and longer
passages will be assessed.
Assessment Tools:
Midyear Examination
Major test on Units XLVI-L
Research Papers
At least one extensive quiz on every unit studied during
this quarter
Class Participation
Homework
3rd Quarter:
The irregular verbs volo, fero, and fio. Assessed using two
quizzes: one on the conjugation of the irregular verbs and
the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives contained in these units.
Subjunctive clauses of purpose. Assessed by two quizzes:
one on the conjugation of the present subjunctive in all four
conjugations, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar,
and English derivatives presented in this unit.
Test on Units LI-LV. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and
longer passages will be assessed.
Subjunctive clauses of result. Assessed by two quizzes: one
on the conjugation of the present subjunctive and imperfect
subjunctive of irregular verbs, and the other on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
this unit.
Preparation for the National Latin Exam. The students will
study the uses of the gerund and the gerundive as well as
conditional sentences.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units L-LV
At least one extensive quiz on every unit studied during
this quarter
Class Participation
Homework
4th Quarter:
Field trip to the Strand Theater.
Indirect question and the sequence of tenses. Assessed by
quizzes on the conjugation of the perfect and
pluperfect tenses of the subjunctive and on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
each unit.
Major test on Units LVI-LX. The students' knowledge of
the
vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as
their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will
be assessed.
Second research papers (optional).
Introduction to the life and career of Julius Caesar.
Translation of selected passages from Julius Caesar's
Commentarii De Bello Gallico (Book 1). Assessed by
frequent reading and vocabulary quizzes. Translation of
selected passages from Plautus, Quintilian, Apuleius,
St. Augustine, and Odo of Cerinton. Assessed by frequent
reading and vocabulary quizzes as well as one translation
test.
Final Examination. The students' knowledge of the career
of Julius Caesar and their skill in translating
passages selected from the authors studied
this term will be assessed.
Assessment Tools:
Final Examination
Major test on Units LVI-LX
Research Papers
Translation test on assigned readings
Quizzes on assigned readings
Class Participation
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Students are expected to spend thirty to forty-five minutes each night preparing for class.
Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, homework, and oral
and written reports when assigned. Midyear and final exams represent one fourth of the
grade for the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four times as much as a
quiz. Students in Latin 3 Honors are given a somewhat wider choice of passages to
translate on exams and tests than those in Latin 3 Advanced. Diligence in homework,
faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining
grades. Students receive extra credit for optional assignments. They must hand in all
assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.
Course Name: Latin 3
Level: Advanced
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Our Latin Heritage Books I and II
Selected readings and worksheets from other sources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Reports on summer reading, Life in Ancient Rome, due.
Review of last year's work.
Comparison of adjectives and adverbs. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and
English derivatives presented in this unit. Note: A
comprehensive quiz requires the accurate spelling of Latin
forms and the listing of all their possible meanings. In
addition, such quizzes assess the students' skill in logically
applying their knowledge of forms and principles of
grammar in declining, conjugating, and translating.
Fifth declension nouns. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz
on the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in this unit.
Major test on Units XLI-XLV. The students' knowledge of
the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as
well as their skill in translating sentences and longer
passages will be assessed.
The perfect and future tenses of infinitives. Assessed by a
comprehensive quiz on the vocabulary, grammar, and
English derivatives presented in this unit.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units XLI-XLV
Reports on summer reading
At least one extensive quiz on every unit covered during
this quarter
Class Participation
Homework
2nd Quarter:
First research papers.
Indirect statement. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on
the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in this unit.
Participles. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
this unit.
Major test on Units XLVI-L. The students' knowledge of
the vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as
well as their skill in translating sentences and longer
passages will be assessed.
The ablative absolute. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on
the vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives
presented in this unit.
The irregular verb eo. Assessed by two quizzes: one on the
conjugation of the irregular verb eo, and the other on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
this unit.
Deponent verbs. Assessed by a comprehensive quiz on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
this unit.
Midyear Examination. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary and grammar presented in the course to date as
well as their skill in translating sentences and longer
passages will be assessed.
Assessment Tools:
Midyear Examination
Major test on Units XLVI-L
Research Papers
At least one extensive quiz on every unit studied during
this quarter
Class Participation
Homework
3rd Quarter:
The irregular verbs volo, fero, and fio. Assessed using two
quizzes: one on the conjugation of the irregular verbs and
the other on the vocabulary, grammar, and English
derivatives contained in these units.
Subjunctive clauses of purpose. Assessed by two quizzes:
one on the conjugation of the present subjunctive in all four
conjugations, and the other on the vocabulary, grammar,
and English derivatives presented in this unit.
Test on Units LI-LV. The students' knowledge of the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
these units as well as their skill in translating sentences and
longer passages will be assessed.
Subjunctive clauses of result. Assessed by two quizzes: one
on the conjugation of the present subjunctive and imperfect
subjunctive of irregular verbs, and the other on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
this unit.
Preparation for the National Latin Exam. The students will
study the uses of the gerund and the gerundive as well as
conditional sentences.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on Units L-LV
At least one extensive quiz on every unit studied during
this quarter
Class Participation
Homework
4th Quarter:
Field trip to the Strand Theater.
Indirect question and the sequence of tenses. Assessed by
quizzes on the conjugation of the perfect and
pluperfect tenses of the subjunctive and on the
vocabulary, grammar, and English derivatives presented in
each unit.
Major test on Units LVI-LX. The students' knowledge of
the
vocabulary and grammar presented in these units as well as
their skill in translating sentences and longer passages will
be assessed.
Second research papers.
Introduction to the life and career of Julius Caesar.
Translation of selected passages from Julius Caesar's
Commentarii De Bello Gallico (Book 1). Assessed by
frequent reading and vocabulary quizzes. Translation of
selected passages from Plautus, Quintilian, Apuleius,
St. Augustine, and Odo of Cerinton. Assessed by frequent
reading and vocabulary quizzes as well as one translation
test.
Final Examination. The students' knowledge of the career
of Julius Caesar and their skill in translating
passages selected from the authors studied
this term will be assessed.
Assessment Tools:
Final Examination
Major test on Units LVI-LX
Research Papers
Translation test on assigned readings
Quizzes on assigned readings
Class Participation
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Students are expected to spend thirty to forty-five minutes each night preparing for class.
Grades are based on exams, tests, quizzes, classroom participation, homework, and oral
and written reports when assigned. Midyear and final exams represent one fourth of the
grade for the second and fourth quarters. A major test counts four times as much as a
quiz, and a research paper counts three times as much as a quiz. Diligence in homework,
faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining
grades. Students must hand in assignments on time in order to receive full credit for
them.
Course Name: Latin 4
Level: Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Our Latin Heritage Books III and IV
The Millionaire's Dinner Party
Notes from Selections From Vergil's Aeneid Books I, IV,
VI Dido and Aeneas
Selected readings, worksheets, and notes from other
sources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Assessment of summer reading, The Millionaire's Dinner
Party, Chapters 1-5.
Translate The Millionaire's Dinner Party. Students' work will be
assessed by two major tests on the reading as well as by
frequent vocabulary quizzes. The tests will assess the
students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as
their skills in translating. The tests also will require the
students to answer essay questions on various literary
topics pertaining to the novel.
Participate in the Boston University Latin Scholarship
Competition.
Assessment Tools:
Summer Reading
Two major tests on The Millionaire's Dinner Party
Quizzes on The Millionaire's Dinner Party
Class Participation
Homework
2nd Quarter:
Finish translating The Millionaire's Dinner Party. Assessed by a
several vocabulary quizzes as well as by a third
test on
the novel.
Research paper (optional).
Translate Cicero's First Oration Against Catiline.
Midyear Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of
vocabulary and grammar as well as their skill in translating
passages from the First Oration Against Catiline. They
also will be assessed on their knowledge of the historical
background of the speech.
Assessment Tools:
Midyear Examination
Major test on The Millionaire's Dinner Party
Research Papers
Quizzes on First Oration Against Catiline
Class Participation
Homework
3rd Quarter:
Finish First Oration Against Catiline. A major test on this work
will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and
grammar as well as their skill in translating.
"It's your turn to teach!" Each student will prepare to teach one
chapter from Sallust's Conspiracy of Catiline.
Read selections from Oration For Archias and Oration Against
Verres.
Read selections from philosophical and ethical works of Cicero.
These include De Re Publica, Tusculanae Disputationes,
De Senectute, and De Amicitia.
The students' work in this survey of Cicero's work will be assessed
by translation and vocabulary quizzes as well as by a major
test.
Survey of other Latin prose authors. These include selections
from Livy, Seneca the Younger, Quintilian, Tacitus,
Pliny the Younger, St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and
Boethius.
The students' work in this survey of Latin authors will be assessed
by translation and vocabulary quizzes as well as by a major
test.
Preparation for the National Latin Exam.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on First Oration Against Catiline
Major test on survey of other works of Cicero
Major test on survey of other Latin prose authors
Quizzes on various works of literature
Class Participation
Homework
4th Quarter:
Field trip to the Strand Theater.
Introduction to the life and career of Publius Vergilius Maro.
Translation of passages from Books 1, 4, and 6 of Vergil's
Aeneid. (These passages focus on the tragic love affair
of Aeneas and Dido.)
Lessons on dactylic hexameter, the meter of classical epic poetry.
Scansion of selected verses from the Aeneid. (In scansion the
feet, stressed syllables, and the main caesura of a verse
are marked, as well as any instances of elision and
prodelision.)
Recitation from memory of a passage from the Aeneid.
The student's work in the selections from the Aeneid will be
assessed by vocabulary and translation quizzes as well as
by two major tests. These tests will assess the students'
knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their
skills in translating. They will also assess the students' skill
in the scansion and recitation of Latin epic poetry. In
addition, the students will answer essay questions on
various literary topics pertaining to the Aeneid.
Assessment Tools:
Two major tests on the Aeneid (The recitation is a part of the
second test.)
Quizzes
Class Participation
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Students are expected to spend thirty to forty-five minutes each night preparing for class.
Grades are based on the midyear exam, tests, quizzes, classroom participation,
homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear exam represents
one fourth of the grade of the second quarter. A major test counts four times as much as
a quiz. Students in Latin 4 Honors are given a somewhat wider choice of passages to
translate on exams and tests than those in Latin 4 Advanced. Diligence in homework,
faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in determining
grades. Students earn exta credit for the optional research paper. They must hand in all
assignments on time in order to receive full credit for them.
Course Name: Latin 4
Level: Advanced
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Our Latin Heritage Books III and IV
The Millionaire's Dinner Party
Notes from Selections From Vergil's Aeneid Books I, IV,
VI Dido and Aeneas
Selected readings, worksheets, and notes from other
sources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Assessment of summer reading, The Millionaire's Dinner
Party, Chapters 1-5.
Translate The Millionaire's Dinner Party. Students' work will be
assessed by two major tests on the reading as well as by
frequent vocabulary quizzes. The tests will assess the
students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as
their skills in translating. The tests also will require the
students to answer essay questions on various literary
topics pertaining to the novel.
Participate in the Boston University Latin Scholarship
Competition.
Assessment Tools:
Summer Reading
Two major tests on The Millionaire's Dinner Party
Quizzes on The Millionaire's Dinner Party
Class Participation
Homework
2nd Quarter:
Finish translating The Millionaire's Dinner Party. Assessed by a
several vocabulary quizzes as well as by a third
test on
the novel.
Research paper.
Translate Cicero's First Oration Against Catiline.
Midyear Examination. This will assess the students' knowledge of
vocabulary and grammar as well as their skill in translating
passages from the First Oration Against Catiline. They
also will be assessed on their knowledge of the historical
background of the speech.
Assessment Tools:
Midyear Examination
Major test on The Millionaire's Dinner Party
Research Papers
Quizzes on First Oration Against Catiline
Class Participation
Homework
3rd Quarter:
Finish First Oration Against Catiline. A major test on this work
will assess the students' knowledge of vocabulary and
grammar as well as their skill in translating.
"It's your turn to teach!" Each student will prepare to teach one
chapter from Sallust's Conspiracy of Catiline.
Read selections from Oration For Archias and Oration Against
Verres.
Read selections from philosophical and ethical works of Cicero.
These include De Re Publica, Tusculanae Disputationes,
De Senectute, and De Amicitia.
The students' work in this survey of Cicero's work will be assessed
by translation and vocabulary quizzes as well as by a major
test.
Survey of other Latin prose authors. These include selections
from Livy, Seneca the Younger, Quintilian, Tacitus,
Pliny the Younger, St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and
Boethius.
The students' work in this survey of Latin authors will be assessed
by translation and vocabulary quizzes as well as by a major
test.
Preparation for the National Latin Exam.
Assessment Tools:
Major test on First Oration Against Catiline
Major test on survey of other works of Cicero
Major test on survey of other Latin prose authors
Quizzes on various works of literature
Class Participation
Homework
4th Quarter:
Field trip to the Strand Theater.
Introduction to the life and career of Publius Vergilius Maro.
Translation of passages from Books 1, 4, and 6 of Vergil's
Aeneid. (These passages focus on the tragic love affair
of Aeneas and Dido.)
Lessons on dactylic hexameter, the meter of classical epic poetry.
Scansion of selected verses from the Aeneid. (In scansion the
feet, stressed syllables, and the main caesura of a verse
are marked, as well as any instances of elision and
prodelision.)
Recitation from memory of a passage from the Aeneid.
The student's work in the selections from the Aeneid will be
assessed by vocabulary and translation quizzes as well as
by two major tests. These tests will assess the students'
knowledge of vocabulary and grammar as well as their
skills in translating. They will also assess the students' skill
in the scansion and recitation of Latin epic poetry. In
addition, the students will answer essay questions on
various literary topics pertaining to the Aeneid.
Assessment Tools:
Two major tests on the Aeneid (The recitation is a part of the
second test.)
Quizzes
Class Participation
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Students are expected to spend thirty to forty-five minutes each night preparing for class.
Grades are based on the midyear exam, tests, quizzes, classroom participation,
homework, and oral and written reports when assigned. The midyear exam represents
one fourth of the grade of the second quarter. A major test counts four times as much as
a quiz, and a research paper counts three times as much as a quiz. Diligence in
homework, faithful attendance, and class participation are also very important factors in
determining grades. Students must hand in assignments on time in order to receive full
credit for them.
Mandarin
Syllabi
Course Name:
Mandarin 1
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
1. Integrated Chinese
(Level 1, Part 1) and corresponding workbook
2. Selected audio-visual materials and Internet resources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Introduction:
A. Chinese pronunciation
Initials, finals, tones
,
,
B. Introduction to Chinese writing system
a. The formation of Chinese characters
b. Basic Chinese radicals
Assessment tools:
• Language lab and oral exam on pinyin
• Unit test: Chinese characters and radicals
Unit 1: Greeting
A. Classroom expressions
B. Dialogue
C. Culture: Mid-Autumn Festival
Assessment tools
• Dialogue presentation
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit test: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence translation
2nd Quarter:
Unit 2: Family
A. Culture: Chinese names
B. Address and kin terms
C. Project: family tree
Assessment tools
• Family tree project rubric
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open ended questions, and sentence translation
Unit 3: Dates and Times
A. Numbers
1
B. Dates and time expressions
C. Culture: Traditional Chinese calendar and Western calendar
www.smith.edu/~qchen)
D. Project: Making a Chinese calendar
E. Presentation: Time zones and time differences
(Web site:
Assessment tools
• Project rubric
• Presentation peer evaluation
• Unit tests: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence structures
3rd Quarter:
Unit 4: Hobbies
A. Affirmative and negative sentence
B. Word order
C. Activities:
a. Interview to find out your classmates' hobbies
b. Writing and presentation: write up interview results and present in the class
D. Webquest
Chinese high school students and their hobbies
Assessment tools
• Project rubric
• Webquest assessment
• Presentation peer evaluation
• Unit tests: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence structures
Unit 5: Visiting Friends
A. Preposition and Auxiliary Verb
B. Holiday vocabulary
C. Culture: Chinese New Year
(
)
D. Activity:
a. Creating and exchanging New Year's card
b. Filed trip: Chinese New Year celebration
Assessment tools
• Project rubric
• Field trip report assessment
• Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, questions and answers,
grammatical patterns
4th Quarter:
Unit 6: Making Appointments
A. Dialogue
B. The preposition gei
2
C. The auxiliary verb yao/dei
D. The directional complement
Assessment tools
• Role playing rubrics and video taping
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and
sentence patterns
Unit 7: Studying Chinese
A. Descriptive complements
B. Linguistic Knowledge
a. characteristics of Chinese language
b. Chinese writing system
C. Cultural Knowledge
a. Mandarin and other dialects (Cantonese…)
b. Chinese and Asian Languages
D. Webquest: Chinese language and dialects
E. Poster Project/PowerPoint presentation: Chinese writing system
Assessment tools
• Project rubrics
• Westquest self evaluation
• Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension,
vocabulary, and sentence patterns
*Assessment Tools:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
3
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o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy
1. Daily attendance and participation: 20%
2. Homework: 10%
3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools: 70%
Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in
foreign language classes.
4
Course Name:
Mandarin 1
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
1. Integrated Chinese
(Level 1, Part 1) and corresponding workbook
2. Selected audio-visual materials and Internet resources
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Introduction:
A. Chinese pronunciation
Initials, finals, tones
,
,
B. Introduction to Chinese writing system
a. The formation of Chinese characters
b. Basic Chinese radicals
Assessment tools:
• Language lab and oral exam on pinyin
• Unit test: Chinese characters and radicals
Unit 1: Greeting
A. Classroom expressions
B. Dialogue
C. Culture: Mid-Autumn Festival
Assessment tools
• Dialogue presentation
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit test: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence translation
2nd Quarter:
Unit 2: Family
A. Culture: Chinese names
B. Address and kin terms
C. Project: family tree
Assessment tools
• Family tree project rubric
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open ended questions, and sentence translation
Unit 3: Dates and Times
A. Numbers
B. Dates and time expressions
C. Culture: Traditional Chinese calendar and Western calendar
www.smith.edu/~qchen)
D. Project: Making a Chinese calendar
E. Presentation: Time zones and time differences
(Web site:
1
Assessment tools
• Project rubric
• Presentation peer evaluation
• Unit test and mid-year examination: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence
structures
3rd Quarter:
Unit 4: Hobbies
A. Affirmative and negative sentence
B. Word order
C. Activities:
a. Interview to find out your classmates' hobbies
b. Writing and presentation: write up interview results and present in the class
D. Webquest
Chinese high school students and their hobbies
Assessment tools
• Project rubric
• Webquest assessment
• Presentation peer evaluation
• Unit tests: open ended questions, vocabulary, and sentence structures
Unit 5: Visiting Friends
A. Preposition and Auxiliary Verb
B. Holiday vocabulary
C. Culture: Chinese New Year
(
)
D. Activity:
a. Creating and exchanging New Year's card
b. Filed trip: Chinese New Year celebration
Assessment tools
• Project rubric
• Field trip report assessment
• Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, questions and answers,
grammatical patterns
Unit 6: Making Appointments
A. Dialogue
B. The preposition gei
C. The auxiliary verb yao/dei
D. The directional complement
Assessment tools
• Role playing rubrics and video taping
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and
sentence patterns
4th Quarter:
Unit 7: Studying Chinese
A. Descriptive complements
2
B. Linguistic Knowledge
a. characteristics of Chinese language
b. Chinese writing system
C. Cultural Knowledge
a. Mandarin and other dialects (Cantonese…)
b. Chinese and Asian Languages
D. Webquest: Chinese language and dialects
E. Poster Project/PowerPoint presentation: Chinese writing system
Assessment tools
• Project rubrics
• Westquest self evaluation
• Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension,
vocabulary, and sentence patterns
Unit 8: School Life
A. Time-When expressions
B. Culture: Chinese educational system
C. Research project: Chinese high schools (from Internet or library)
Assessment tools
• Project rubrics
• Westquest self evaluation
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit test and final examination: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended
questions, paragraph writing, and grammatical patterns
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
3
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy
1. Daily attendance and participation: 10%
2. Homework: 20%
3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools: 70%
Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in
foreign language classes.
4
Course Name:
Mandarin 2
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
1. Integrated Chinese
(Level 1, Part 2) and corresponding workbook
2. Selected multimedia materials, Internet resources, and cultural reading
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Unit 9: Shopping
A. Chinese money (
:
,
,
)
B. List current exchange rate and present in class.
A. Culture and Communities: Chinese American heritage
B. Role playing: Shopping
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Webquest self-evaluation
• Unit tests: language lab and listening comprehension, speaking tests
Unit 10: Talking about the Weather
A. Four seasons in traditional Chinese calendar
A. Fahrenheit and Celsius
B. Writing:
Assessment tools
• Writing rubrics
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and
sentence structures
Unit 11: Transportation
A. Topic-Comment sentences
B. Map of China
( , , )
C. Digital virtual tour to China
D. Project: Transportation in China
Assessment tools
• Project self-evaluation
• Map illustrations
• Unit test: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended questions, paragraph writing,
and grammatical patterns
nd
2 Quarter:
Unit 12: Dining
A. Culture: Chinese cuisine
B. Food presentation with recipes
C. Words and their stories
(media: DVD, reading materials)
D. Role playing: ordering and serving food
1
Assessment tools:
• Oral exams: dialogues
• Journal/diaries
• Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions
Unit 13: At the Library
A. Time-duration expressions and the measure word
B. Catalogue and index systems in Chinese libraries
C. Field trip and follow-up discussion: Chinese collection of books in Chinese at HarvardYanching Library
D. Reading: stories about early Chinese books
E. Short Chinese poems
Assessment tools:
• Oral exams: dialogues
• Filed trip assessment: Chinese book catalogues, index systems
• Unit test and mid-year examination: reading comprehension, paragraph writing, openended questions, sentence translation
3rd Quarter:
Unit 14: Asking Direction
A. Vocabulary and sentence structures
a. Direction and location words
b. Comparative sentences
B. Culture: Chinese city maps
C. Role playing: asking and giving directions
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Take home writing assignments
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 15: Birthday Party
A.
indicating an action in progress
B. Writing: short composition
: My birthday
C. Word riddles
D. Traditional Chinese music and musical instruments (media: DVD, CD, pictures)
Assessment tools:
• Take home writing assignments
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 16: Seeing a Doctor
A. Sentence structures
a. Pivotal sentences
b. Questions with /
B. Webquest: traditional Chinese medicine
C. Role playing: seeing a doctor
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
2
4th Quarter:
Unit 17: Dating
A. Chinese short play (xiaopin, video clip)
B. Creating and presenting a short play
C. The dynamic Particle: le, potential compliment
Assessment tools:
• Oral exam: dialogues and role-playing
• Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and
reading comprehension
Unit 18: Renting an Apartment
A. Words and expressions
a.
/ as temporal expressions
b.
… /
B. Culture: Housing in Shanghai (presented with documentary film)
C. Authentic reading: Looking for an apartment from Chinese newspapers
D. Project: creating an advertisement
Assessment tools:
• Project rubrics
• Presentation video tapings
• Final Examination: oral exam (dialogues), writing (short essays), open-ended questions,
objective tests (vocabulary, grammatical patterns)
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
3
Grading Policy
1. Daily attendance and participation: 10%
2. Homework: 20%
3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools: 70%
Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in
foreign language classes.
4
Course Name:
Mandarin 2
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
1. Integrated Chinese
(Level 1, Part 2) and corresponding workbook
2. Selected multimedia materials, Internet resources, and cultural reading
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Unit 9: Shopping
A. Chinese money (
:
,
,
)
B. List current exchange rate and present in class.
A. Culture and Communities: Chinese American heritage
B. Role playing: Shopping
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Webquest self-evaluation
• Unit tests: language lab and listening comprehension, speaking tests
Unit 10: Talking about the Weather
A. Four seasons in traditional Chinese calendar
A. Fahrenheit and Celsius
B. Writing:
Assessment tools
• Writing rubrics
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and
sentence structures
Unit 11: Transportation
A. Topic-Comment sentences
B. Map of China
( , , )
C. Digital virtual tour to China
D. Project: Transportation in China
Assessment tools
• Project self-evaluation
• Map illustrations
• Unit test: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended questions, paragraph writing,
and grammatical patterns
nd
2 Quarter:
Unit 12: Dining
A. Culture: Chinese cuisine
B. Food presentation with recipes
C. Words and their stories
(media: DVD, reading materials)
D. Role playing: ordering and serving food
1
Assessment tools:
• Oral exams: dialogues
• Journal/diaries
• Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions
Unit 13: At the Library
A. Time-duration expressions and the measure word
B. Catalogue and index systems in Chinese libraries
C. Field trip and follow-up discussion: Chinese collection of books in Chinese at HarvardYanching Library
D. Reading: stories about early Chinese books
E. Short Chinese poems
Assessment tools:
• Oral exams: dialogues
• Filed trip assessment: Chinese book catalogues, index systems
• Unit test and mid-year examination: reading comprehension, paragraph writing, openended questions, sentence translation
3rd Quarter:
Unit 14: Asking Direction
A. Vocabulary and sentence structures
a. Direction and location words
b. Comparative sentences
B. Culture: Chinese city maps
C. Role playing: asking and giving directions
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Take home writing assignments
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 15: Birthday Party
A.
indicating an action in progress
B. Writing: short composition
: My birthday
C. Word riddles
D. Traditional Chinese music and musical instruments (media: DVD, CD, pictures)
Assessment tools:
• Take home writing assignments
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 16: Seeing a Doctor
A. Sentence structures
a. Pivotal sentences
b. Questions with /
B. Webquest: traditional Chinese medicine
C. Role playing: seeing a doctor
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
2
4th Quarter:
Unit 17: Dating
A. Chinese short play (xiaopin, video clip)
B. Creating and presenting a short play
C. The dynamic Particle: le, potential compliment
Assessment tools:
• Oral exam: dialogues and role-playing
• Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and
reading comprehension
Unit 18: Renting an Apartment
A. Words and expressions
a.
/ as temporal expressions
b.
… /
B. Culture: Housing in Shanghai (presented with documentary film)
C. Authentic reading: Looking for an apartment from Chinese newspapers
D. Project: creating an advertisement
Assessment tools:
• Project rubrics
• Presentation video tapings
• Final Examination: oral exam (dialogues), writing (short essays), open-ended questions,
objective tests (vocabulary, grammatical patterns)
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
3
Grading Policy
1. Daily attendance and participation: 10%
2. Homework: 20%
3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools: 70%
Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in
foreign language classes.
4
Course Name:
Mandarin 2
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
1. Integrated Chinese
(Level 1, Part 2) and corresponding workbook
2. Selected multimedia materials, Internet resources, and cultural reading
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Unit 8: School Life
A. Time-When expressions
B. Culture: Chinese educational system
C. Research project: Chinese high schools (from Internet or library)
Assessment tools
• Project rubrics
• Westquest self evaluation
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and
sentence structures
Unit 9: Shopping
A. Chinese money (
:
,
,
)
B. List current exchange rate and present in class.
A. Culture and Communities: Chinese American heritage
B. Role playing: Shopping
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Webquest self-evaluation
• Unit tests: language lab and listening comprehension, speaking tests
2nd Quarter:
Unit 10: Talking about the Weather
A. Four seasons in traditional Chinese calendar
A. Fahrenheit and Celsius
B. Writing:
Assessment tools
• Writing rubrics
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and
sentence structures
Unit 11: Transportation
1
A.
B.
C.
D.
Topic-Comment sentences
Map of China
( , ,
Digital virtual tour to China
Project: Transportation in China
)
Assessment tools
• Project self-evaluation
• Map illustrations
• Unit test: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended questions, paragraph writing,
and grammatical patterns
3rd Quarter:
Unit 12: Dining
A. Culture: Chinese cuisine
B. Food presentation with recipes
C. Words and their stories
(media: DVD, reading materials)
D. Role playing: ordering and serving food
Assessment tools:
• Oral exams: dialogues
• Journal/diaries
• Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions
Unit 13: At the Library
A. Time-duration expressions and the measure word
B. Catalogue and index systems in Chinese libraries
C. Field trip and follow-up discussion: Chinese collection of books in Chinese at HarvardYanching Library
D. Reading: stories about early Chinese books
E. Short Chinese poems
Assessment tools:
• Oral exams: dialogues
• Filed trip assessment: Chinese book catalogues, index systems
• Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions
4th Quarter:
Unit 14: Asking Direction
A. Vocabulary and sentence structures
a. Direction and location words
b. Comparative sentences
B. Culture: Chinese city maps
C. Role playing: asking and giving directions
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
2
•
•
Take home writing assignments
Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 15: Birthday Party
A.
indicating an action in progress
B. Writing: short composition
: My birthday
C. Word riddles
D. Traditional Chinese music and musical instruments (media: DVD, CD, pictures)
Assessment tools:
• Take home writing assignments
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy
1. Daily attendance and participation: 10%
2. Homework: 20%
3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools: 70%
Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in
foreign language classes.
3
Course Name:
Mandarin 2
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
1. Integrated Chinese
(Level 1, Part 2) and corresponding workbook
2. Selected multimedia materials, Internet resources, and cultural reading
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Unit 9: Shopping
A. Chinese money (
:
,
,
)
B. List current exchange rate and present in class.
A. Culture and Communities: Chinese American heritage
B. Role playing: Shopping
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Webquest self-evaluation
• Unit tests: language lab and listening comprehension, speaking tests
Unit 10: Talking about the Weather
A. Four seasons in traditional Chinese calendar
A. Fahrenheit and Celsius
B. Writing:
Assessment tools
• Writing rubrics
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Unit tests: open-ended questions, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and
sentence structures
2nd Quarter:
Unit 11: Transportation
A. Topic-Comment sentences
B. Map of China
( , ,
C. Digital virtual tour to China
D. Project: Transportation in China
)
Assessment tools
• Project self-evaluation
• Map illustrations
• Unit test: Oral exam, listening comprehension, open-ended questions, paragraph writing,
and grammatical patterns
1
Unit 12: Dining
A. Culture: Chinese cuisine
B. Food presentation with recipes
C. Words and their stories
(media: DVD, reading materials)
D. Role playing: ordering and serving food
Assessment tools:
• Oral exams: dialogues
• Journal/diaries
• Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions
3rd Quarter:
Unit 13: At the Library
A. Time-duration expressions and the measure word
B. Catalogue and index systems in Chinese libraries
C. Field trip and follow-up discussion: Chinese collection of books in Chinese at HarvardYanching Library
D. Reading: stories about early Chinese books
E. Short Chinese poems
Assessment tools:
• Oral exams: dialogues
• Filed trip assessment: Chinese book catalogues, index systems
• Unit tests: reading and writing, open-ended questions
Unit 14: Asking Direction
A. Vocabulary and sentence structures
a. Direction and location words
b. Comparative sentences
B. Culture: Chinese city maps
C. Role playing: asking and giving directions
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Take home writing assignments
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 15: Birthday Party
A.
indicating an action in progress
B. Writing: short composition
: My birthday
C. Word riddles
D. Traditional Chinese music and musical instruments (media: DVD, CD, pictures)
Assessment tools:
• Take home writing assignments
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Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
4th Quarter:
Unit 16: Seeing a Doctor
A. Sentence structures
a. Pivotal sentences
b. Questions with /
B. Webquest: traditional Chinese medicine
C. Role playing: seeing a doctor
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 17: Dating
A. Chinese short play (xiaopin, video clip)
B. Creating and presenting a short play
C. The dynamic Particle: le, potential compliment
Assessment tools:
• Oral exam: dialogues and role-playing
• Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and
reading comprehension
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Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
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Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy
1. Daily attendance and participation: 10%
2. Homework: 20%
3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools:
70%
Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in
foreign language classes.
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Course Name:
Mandarin 3
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
1. Chinese
(Book 2) and corresponding workbook
2. Integrated Chinese
3. Selected audio-visual materials, Internet resources, and cultural reading
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Unit 16: Seeing a Doctor
A. Sentence structures
a. Pivotal sentences
b. Questions with /
B. Webquest: traditional Chinese medicine
C. Role playing: seeing a doctor
Assessment tools:
• Role playing rubrics
• Webquest assessment
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 17: Dating
A. Chinese short play (xiaopin, video clip)
B. Creating and presenting a short play
C. The dynamic Particle: le, potential compliment
Assessment tools:
• Oral exam: dialogues and role-playing
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
2nd Quarter:
Unit 18: Renting an Apartment
A. Words and expressions
a.
/ as temporal expressions
b.
… /
B. Culture: Housing in Shanghai (presented with documentary film)
C. Authentic reading: Looking for an apartment from Chinese newspapers
D. Project: creating an advertisement
Assessment tools:
• Project rubrics
• Presentation video tapings
• Unit test: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 19: Post Office
A.
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B. Tone of voice
C. Project: stamp collection and display
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D. Typing Chinese characters with computers
Assessment tools:
• Project rubrics
• Typing skill self evaluation
• Presentation video tapings
• Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and
reading comprehension
3rd Quarter
Unit 20. Sports
A. Time expression + + V +
/ +
B. Culture: Popular sports in China (volleyball, Ping-Pong…)
C. Writing: My favorite sport
Assessment tools:
• Writing rubrics
• Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 21: Travel
A. Ordinal numbers and numbers over 1,000 ( , )
B. Culture:
(media: map, Web sites, DVD)
C. Webquest and presentation: Great Wall of China
Assessment tools
• Multimedia presentation peer evaluation
• Map illustrations
• Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
4th Quarter:
Unit 22: Hometown
A. Existential sentences
B. Video clips: Canton and Hong Kong
C. Communities: Chinatowns in America
D. Writing: My hometown
Assessment tools
• Multimedia presentation peer evaluation
• Map illustrations
• Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 23: At the Airport
A. Reading: major airports in China
B. Listening comprehension: flight schedule
C. Final presentation: short play -- picking up a friend at the airport
Assessment tools:
• Multimedia presentation peer evaluation
• Final Examination: oral exam (dialogues), writing (short essays), open-ended questions,
objective tests (vocabulary, grammatical patterns)
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*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy
1. Daily attendance and participation: 10%
2. Homework: 20%
3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools: 70%
Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in
foreign language classes.
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Course Name:
Mandarin 3
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
1. Chinese
(Book 2) and corresponding workbook
2. Integrated Chinese
3. Selected audio-visual materials, Internet resources, and cultural reading
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Unit 19:
Post Office
A.
…
B. Tone of voice
C. Project: stamp collection and display
D. Typing Chinese characters with computers
Assessment tools:
• Project rubrics
• Typing skill self evaluation
• Presentation video tapings
• Unit test and mid-year examination: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and
reading comprehension
Unit 20. Sports
A. Time expression + + V +
/ +
B. Culture: Popular sports in China (volleyball, Ping-Pong…)
C. Writing: My favorite sport
Assessment tools:
• Writing rubrics
• Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 21: Travel
A. Ordinal numbers and numbers over 1,000 ( , )
B. Culture:
(media: map, Web sites, DVD)
C. Webquest and presentation: Great Wall of China
Assessment tools
• Multimedia presentation peer evaluation
• Map illustrations
• Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
2nd Quarter
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Unit 22: Hometown
A. Existential sentences
B. Video clips: Canton and Hong Kong
C. Communities: Chinatowns in America
D. Writing: My hometown
Assessment tools
• Multimedia presentation peer evaluation
• Map illustrations
• Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 23: At the Airport
A. Reading: major airports in China
B. Listening comprehension: flight schedule
C. Final presentation: short play -- picking up a friend at the airport
Assessment tools:
• Multimedia presentation peer evaluation
• Final Examination: oral exam (dialogues), writing (short essays), open-ended questions,
objective tests (vocabulary, grammatical patterns)
3rd Quarter
Unit 1: Beginning of School
A. Chinese school system introduction
B. Video: School life in Yunnan
C. Writing: My School
Assessment tools
• Multimedia presentation peer evaluation
• Map illustrations
• Unit tests: listening comprehension, open-ended questions, and reading comprehension
Unit 2: Dormitory
A. Housing in China
B. Dormitory in China colleges
C. Writing: My Room/house
Assessment tools
A. Open ended questions
B. Objective Tests/Quizzes
C. Projects
D. Essays
4th Quarter:
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Unit 3: At A Restaurant
A. Chinese food and restaurant related characters
B. Chinese food introduction
C. Chinese restaurant introduction
Assessment Tools:
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Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Role playing
Open ended questions
Homework
Unit 4:
Shopping
A. Chinese market related words
B. Video: A Chinese Market
C. Chinese currency
Assessment Tools:
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Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Journal/Diaries
Presentations
Video tapings
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
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Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
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Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy
1. Daily attendance and participation: 10%
2. Homework: 20%
3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools: 70%
Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in
foreign language classes.
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Mandarin 4
Course Name:
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
1. Chinese
(Book 2) and corresponding workbook
2. Integrated Chinese
3. Selected audio-visual materials, Internet resources, and cultural reading
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Unit 5:
Course Selection
A. Majors in Chinese
B.
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C. Video: Jinan University
Assessment tools:
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Open ended questions
Word problems
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Essays
Unit 6.
Looking For A house
A Grammar:
……
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B Chinese Numeric Series
C. Writing: My house/Room
Assessment tools:
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Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Open ended questions
Word problems
Essays
Presentations
Homework
2nd Quarter
Unit 7:
A
My Boyfriend
Grammer
B Culture:
Chinese marriage tradition
Assessment tools
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Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Essays
Presentations
Unit 8:
Movies and TV Programs
A
B
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D
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China’s Movies and TV
DVD: The Way Home
Assessment tools
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Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Essays
Presentations
3rd Quarter
Unit 9:
Traveling
A Traveling related words
B Grammer:
C Video: Chang River and Three Gorges
Assessment tools:
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Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Unit 10:
A. Grammer: Resultative complements
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B. Writing: At Post Office
Assessment tools
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Notebooks
Oral Exams
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Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
4th Quarter:
Unit 11:
A Letter
A. Chinese letter format
B. Grammer:
B. Writing: A Letter to …
Assessment tools
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Self-grading and evaluations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Unit 12:
A. Chinese Holidays
B. Video: Dragon Boat Festival
Assessment Tools:
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Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Role playing
Open ended questions
Homework
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Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy
1. Daily attendance and participation: 10%
2. Homework: 20%
3. Quizzes and exams (written and oral), projects and presentations, and other assessment tools: 70%
Both content and assessment tools are subject to modification in order to maximize student learning in
foreign language classes.
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Spanish
Syllabi
Course Name: Fundamentals of Spanish 1
Level: Standard
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Spanish Is Fun (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18)
Juntos
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
The alphabet
Assessment: Oral quiz
Pronunciation
Assessment: Oral quiz
Cognates, definite articles "el" and "la", noun gender,
general vocabulary illustrating noun gender
Assessment: Written test (objective fill-ins, matching,
and conversational responses)
Numbers 0-100
Assessment: Test (aural, objective fill-ins)
Conversational vocabulary and expressions
(greetings/farewells, introductions, finding out names,
addresses, phone numbers, age, and place of origin,
asking after one’s health, exchanging courtesies,
asking/giving directions, naming likes/dislikes)
Assessment: Partnered written conversations/oral
presentations
Colors
Assessment: Oral/aural quiz
Present tense of the two verbs that mean “to be” (soy,
eres, es; estoy, estás, está) and the present tense of the
verb “gustar” (to like)
Assessment: Written quiz (objective fill-ins and openended responses
Countries and capitals of the Spanish-speaking world
Assessment: Map work followed by objective test
(matching and fill-ins)
Cultural study (Día de los Muertos and artwork of Jose
Guadalupe Posada)
Assessment: Skull portrait in the artist’s style
2nd Quarter:
Family relationships
Assessment: Creation of family tree and oral
presentation
Classroom items
Definite ("los" and "las") and indefinite articles
Formation of plurals
Masculine v. feminine noun and adjective endings
Descriptive adjectives
Assessment: Written test (objective fill-ins,
matching, sentence translation, and questions to answer)
Verb “gustar”
Subject pronouns
Present tense of verbs that end with -AR
Assessment: Quiz (matching verb meanings)
Written test (subject pronouns, conjugation of –AR
verbs, and sentence translation)
Cultural study (la Navidad y el Año Nuevo)
Assessment: Cultural activity based on holiday story
and card making
General review for the mid-term exam
Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural, objective, and
writing portions)
3rd Quarter:
Days of the week
Months of the year
Dates and holidays
Assessment: Aural/oral quizzes
Creation of calendar pages and oral presentation
Weather and seasons
Assessment: Oral quiz (weather forecasting)
Written test (matching, fill-ins, reading,
questions to answer)
Telling time
Assessment: Clock making and oral presentation
Written test (fill-ins, questions to answer)
Cultural study (el Día de los Enamorados)
Assessment: Cultural activity based on card making
4th Quarter:
Food and meals
Assessment: Written test (fill-ins and questions to
answer)
Restaurant vocabulary and expressions
Assessment: Partnered written conversations/oral
presentations
Basic geography of Spanish-speaking countries
Assessment: Activity – Geography packet
Present tense of the verb “tener” (to have)
Expressions using “tener”
Assessment: Test on “tener” and expressions using
“tener” (matching and questions to answer)
Cultural study (Cinco de Mayo and/or la Fiesta de San
Juan)
Assessment: Cultural activity (readings on Cinco de
Mayo and/or la Fiesta de San Juan)
General review for the final exam
Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and
writing portions)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams, written and oral
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework/Classwork
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1.
Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other
corrected written assignments will count once.
2.
Tests, major skits and projects, and homework/classwork
average will count twice.
3.
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that
term.
Homework/Classwork: Since most written work will be done in class,
daily attendance and class participation are of the utmost importance.
Approximately 15 minutes a night should be spent on “studying” or
“reviewing” what was presented in class that day. The occasional written
homework and all written classwork assignments are expected to be legible,
complete, and done on time. Unexcused late written work will receive half
credit.
Course Name:
Fundamentals of Spanish 2
Level: Standard Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Por Todos Lados
B. Paso a Paso I
C. Supplementary Materials: Bienvenidos, Spanish is Fun, Spanish for Mastery I
AMSCO workbook – Levels I, II
Por Fronteras Culturas workbook
Exploring Spanish workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and
pronunciation rules learned in Spanish I and Fundamental Spanish I. Review of
present tense of regular and irregular verbs.
Vocabulary topics include numbers (0-100), introductions, days/months, classroom
objects, names, ages, origin, conversational vocabulary/expressions, time
expressions, likes & dislikes, colors, class schedule, definite and indefinite articles.
Assessment Tools:
• Oral presentations
• Objective quizzes on each topic mentioned above
• Detailed Group Project on Visiting a Spanish-speaking Country
2nd Quarter:
Discussion of Verb Ser
Discussion of Verb Estar
Time
Review of Present tense of all regular –AR, ER, and IR verbs
Review of subject pronouns
Review of Classroom Objects
Discussions / Research on Holidays celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries
Verb SER and its use with adjectives
Review of adjectives
Usage, position, and agreement of adjective
Masculine and femine, singular and plural of adjectives
Uses of SER vs. ESTAR
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts-objective
format, fill-ins, matching, multiple choice, short answers and oral
comprehension
• Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts-fill-ins,
multiple choice, matching, oral comprehension, and short answers
• Oral presentations on Holidays
• Notebook Check
• Homework and In Class Work
Repaso: Mid-term Exam
General review of all material from Fundamental Spanish I and all vocabulary
and grammar concepts from 1st and 2nd quarters
Assessment Tools:
• Mid-term Exam: oral and reading comprehension, objective format, fill-ins,
scantron multiple choice and writing sample
3rd Quarter:
El Tiempo-Weather Expressions
Review of the Seasons
Leisure Time Activities
Vacation Destinations
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly objective vocabulary quizzes-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral
comprehension and short answers
• Oral Presentation-play role of meteorologist-weather report forecasting
• Written exam on weather expressions objective format (matching, fill-ins,
short answers)
• Written assessment on small paragraph describing favorite vacation spot and
leisure time activities
Health, feelings and remedies
Physical sensations with TENER
Assessment Tools:
• Objective Quiz-fill-ins, multiple choice, matching and oral comprehension on
Health topics
• Oral skit on doctor’s or dentist visitation-students will role-play with props and
use target vocabulary and grammar
• Unit exam- objective format, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, short answer
and oral comprehension Exam will cover all health-related information
La Ropa
Clothing Vocabulary
Spanish is Fun textbook
Demonstrative adjectives
Assessment Tools:
• objective quiz on vocabulary and grammar with fill-ins, short answer and
matching
• poster project/collage on clothing
• small oral skit using clothing vocabulary and demonstrative adjectives
4th Quarter:
Review of all-ER, -IR verbs
Foods and Beverages
Verb GUSTAR
Assessment Tools:
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Objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar fill-ins, matching, short answer,
and oral comprehension
• Oral presentation on ordering food and drink in a restaurant setting. Written
dialogues menu construction and oral presentation to count as a test grade
Cultural Study-El Cinco de Mayo
reading and vocabulary introduction
Assessment Tools:
• Fiesta using props and target vocabulary food preparations coinciding with the
holiday
• Repaso Para Final Exam
• All 3rd and 4th quarter vocabulary and grammar
• Oral and reading comprehension review
• Short writing samples
• Oral Q&A preparation
Assessment Tools:
• Final exam: objective scantron format, fill-ins, oral and reading comprehension,
and writing sample. small directed dialogs
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentations rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective tests/quizzes
Presentations
Exams
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy:
Most written work will be done in class, but students will often have 10-20 minutes of homework
per night. Students should also spend 15-30 minutes per night studying before any major assessment (i.e.
quiz, test, or oral presentation). All written homework is expected to be neat and legible and done on
time. Late homework is accepted in this class, but students will be penalized (and not be able to earn full
credit).
The final grade of the term will be based upon the following:
(1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and collected written assignments will count once.
(2.) Notebook evaluation will count as 1 quiz grade.
(3.) Exams will count twice.
(4.) Major skits/projects and homework will count once.
(5.) Overall class preparedness and participation will count once.
(6.) Mid-Term and Final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the 2nd and 4th terms.
Course Name:
Spanish 1
Level:
Standard
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Paso a Paso 1 (Units Primer Paso - Chapter 8)
B. Paso a Paso 1 Video and Tape Program
C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery, Spanish is Fun, AMSCO
workbook Level 1, Exploring Spanish (workbook)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General Review
Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and
pronunciation rules learned in the Middle School Foreign
Language Program. Review of Present Tense of Irregular and
Regular Verbs.
El primer paso
Basic greetings and responses
Introduction of numbers
Classroom Expressions
Discussion of Feelings
Origin
Spanish Alphabet
Days of the Week, Months of the Year
Classroom Objects
Map Work of Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals
Assessment Tools:
1 Oral/Objective Quizzes on Vocabulary
2 Objective Quizzes on Grammatical Structures
3 Poster Project on Months of Year= Quiz
4 Dictation Quiz-Includes greetings, origin, feelings, days,
and months
5 Exam-Includes oral questions, listening comprehension,
objective fill-in, vocabulary match, reading comprehension,
and answering questions
Unidad 1: Y tú, ¿Cómo eres?
Personal Description using Adjectives
The verb SER
Present-Tense of -AR verbs
Likes and Dislikes regarding Daily Activities
The verb GUSTAR
Cultural Top: Friendship in Spanish Speaking Countries
Holiday vocabulary: El Día de la Raza
Assessment Tools:
1 Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structure (Objective)
2 Physical Description/Daily Activities-Oral Quiz
3 Dictation=Quiz
5
4
5
Short Memorized Dialogues=Quiz
Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension,
vocabulary fill-in, answering questions, and writing sample
2nd Quarter:
Unidad 2: ¿Qué clase tienes?
Class Schedule and School Supplies
Time Expressions
Personal Pronouns
Continuation of -AR Verbs
Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Muertos
Assessment Tools:
1 Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structure (Objective)
2 Classroom Schedules-Oral Presentation=Quiz Grade
3 Dictation=Quiz
4 Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension,
vocabulary fill-in, translation, and answering questions
Unidad 3: Los pasatiempos
The Verbs IR and ESTAR
Leisure Activities
Making Plans with Friends
Extend, Accept, or Decline Invitations using IR
Holiday Vocabulary: La Navidad
Assessment Tools:
1 Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar(Objective)
2 Oral Presentation-Extending invitations & accepting or
rejecting=Quiz
3 Dictation=Quiz
4 Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension,
vocabulary fill-in, answering questions
Unidad 4: ¿Qué prefieres comer?
Food Vocabulary
Likes and Dislikes: Foods and Beverages
TENER Expressions
Comparison of Eating Habits/Times
Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes
Assessment Tools:
1 Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structures
2 Oral Presentation-Restaurant Presentation= Quiz
3 Poster Project: Foods and Beverages= Quiz
4 Dictation= Quiz
Repaso: Mid-Term Exam
Units 1-4: vocabulario, grámatica
Assessment Tools:
1 Mid-Term Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions,
fill-ins, reading comprehension, and writing samples
3rd Quarter:
Unidad 5: ¿Cómo es tu familia?
Description of family members and friends with verb SER
Discussion of family life with comparisons made to family
lifestyles of the
Spanish-speaking world telling the ages of all family
members with verb TENER
Discussing likes and dislikes of family members with the
use of the verb GUSTAR
Adjectives-usage, positioning and gender
Assessment Tools:
2 Unit 5 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
3 Unit 5 weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammatical
structures- quizzes will be objective, fill-ins, short answers
4 Unit 5 Exam: objective, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching,
oral comprehension, short answers, and writing sample
5 Poster Project: Students will create their own family tree
for both a written and oral assessment grade
Unidad 6: ¿Qué desea Ud?
Introduction of clothing vocabulary
Description of clothing, fit, and price of clothing
Shopping for clothing, where? When? How much you
paid?
Comparison of shopping customs with Spanish-speaking
counties
Introduction of store vocabulary
Demonstrative adjectives
Direct object pronouns
Assessment Tools:
1 Unit 6 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
2 Unit 6 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective,
fill-ins, short answers
3 Unit 6 Exam: objectives, fill-ins, short answers, writing
sample, open-ended questions
4 Oral skit- students will prepare a written dialogue using
clothing vocabulary, direct object pronouns, and
demonstrative adjectives and perform an oral dialogue in
groups of three for a major assessment grade
4th Quarter:
Unidad 7: ¿Adónde vas a ir de vacaciones?
Description of vacation choices and activities
Introduction to weather- vocabulary
Description of clothing and accessories to take on a trip
Para + Infinitive grammar concept
Stem Changing Verbs- Poder, Pensar, and Querer
Use of the Personal A
Assessment Tools:
1 Unit 7 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
2 Unit 7 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective,
fill-ins, short answers
3 Unit 7 Exam: object, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample
and open-ended questions
4 Poster Project depicting favorite vacation destination with
brief oral presentation on the poster
Unidad 8: ¿Qué haces en tu casa?
Introduction of vocabulary-rooms and parts of the house
Household chores vocabulary
Household furniture vocabulary
Discuss where you live with the verb VIVIR
Detailed description of your house with adjective
vocabulary
Verbs PREFERIR and DORMIR (stem-changing verbs)
Verbs PONER and HACER
Possessive Adjectives
Assessment Tools:
1 Unit 8 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
2 Unit 8 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective,
fill-ins, short answers
3 Unit 8 Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers, open-ended
questions and writing sample
4 Poster Project on House or Written Descriptive
Composition
Repaso para: Final Exam
Unidad 5-8: vocabulario, grámatica, conversaciones
reading comprehension, oral comprehension, writing
samples
Assessment Tools:
1 Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fillins, reading comprehension, and writing samples
Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy:
1. Quizzes, Oral Presentations, and Written Dialogues count once
2. Homework counts once
3. Exams count twice
4. Notebook Check counts once
5. Midterm and Final Exams are worth ¼ of the grade for that term
Course Name:
Spanish 1
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Paso a Paso 1 (Units Primer Paso – Chapter 8)
B. Paso a Paso 1 Video and Tape Program
C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery, Spanish is Fun, AMSCO workbook Level 1,
Exploring Spanish (workbook)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General Review
Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation
rules learned in the Middle School Foreign Language Program. Review of Present
Tense of Irregular and Regular Verbs.
El primer paso
Basic greetings and responses
Introduction of numbers
Classroom Expressions
Discussion of Feelings
Origin
Spanish Alphabet
Days of the Week, Months of the Year
Classroom Objects
Map Work of Spanish Speaking Countries and Capitals
Assessment Tools:
• Oral/Objective Quizzes on Vocabulary
• Objective Quizzes on Grammatical Structures
• Poster Project on Months of Year= Quiz
• Dictation Quiz-Includes greetings, origin, feelings, days, and months
• Exam-Includes oral questions, listening comprehension, objective fill-in,
vocabulary match, reading comprehension, and answering questions
Unidad 1: Y tú, ¿Cómo eres?
Personal Description using Adjectives
The verb SER
Present-Tense of –AR verbs
Likes and Dislikes regarding Daily Activities
The verb GUSTAR
Cultural Top: Friendship in Spanish Speaking Countries
Holiday vocabulary: El Día de la Raza
Assessment Tools:
• Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structure (Objective)
• Physical Description/Daily Activities-Oral Quiz
• Dictation=Quiz
• Short Memorized Dialogues=Quiz
• Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary fill-in,
answering questions, and writing sample
2nd Quarter:
Unidad 2: ¿Qué clase tienes?
Class Schedule and School Supplies
Time Expressions
Personal Pronouns
Continuation of –AR Verbs
Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Muertos
Assessment Tools:
• Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structure (Objective)
• Classroom Schedules-Oral Presentation=Quiz Grade
• Dictation=Quiz
• Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary fill-in,
translation, and answering questions
Unidad 3: Los pasatiempos
The Verbs IR and ESTAR
Leisure Activities
Making Plans with Friends
Extend, Accept, or Decline Invitations using IR
Holiday Vocabulary: La Navidad
Assessment Tools:
• Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar(Objective)
• Oral Presentation-Extending invitations & accepting or rejecting=Quiz
• Dictation=Quiz
• Exam-Includes listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary fill-in,
answering questions
Unidad 4: ¿Qué prefieres comer?
Food Vocabulary
Likes and Dislikes: Foods and Beverages
TENER Expressions
Comparison of Eating Habits/Times
Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes
Assessment Tools:
• Quizzes on Vocabulary/Grammar Structures
• Oral Presentation-Restaurant Presentation= Quiz
• Poster Project: Foods and Beverages= Quiz
• Dictation= Quiz
Repaso: Mid-Term Exam
Units 1-4: vocabulario, grámatica
Assessment Tools:
• Mid-Term Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, reading
comprehension, and writing samples
3rd Quarter:
Unidad 5: ¿Cómo es tu familia?
Description of family members and friends with verb SER
Discussion of family life with comparisons made to family lifestyles of the
Spanish-speaking world telling the ages of all family members with verb
TENER
Discussing likes and dislikes of family members with the use of the verb
GUSTAR
Adjectives-usage, positioning and gender
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 5 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 5 weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammatical structures- quizzes
will be objective, fill-ins, short answers
• Unit 5 Exam: objective, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral
comprehension, short answers, and writing sample
• Poster Project: Students will create their own family tree for both a written
and oral assessment grade
Unidad 6: ¿Qué desea Ud?
Introduction of clothing vocabulary
Description of clothing, fit, and price of clothing
Shopping for clothing, where? When? How much you paid?
Comparison of shopping customs with Spanish-speaking counties
Introduction of store vocabulary
Demonstrative adjectives
Direct object pronouns
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 6 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 6 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective, fill-ins, short
answers
• Unit 6 Exam: objectives, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample, open-ended
questions
• Oral skit- students will prepare a written dialogue using clothing
vocabulary, direct object pronouns, and demonstrative adjectives and
perform an oral dialogue in groups of three for a major assessment grade
4th Quarter:
Unidad 7: ¿Adónde vas a ir de vacaciones?
Description of vacation choices and activities
Introduction to weather- vocabulary
Description of clothing and accessories to take on a trip
Para + Infinitive grammar concept
Stem Changing Verbs- Poder, Pensar, and Querer
Use of the Personal A
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 7 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 7 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective, fill-ins, short
answers
• Unit 7 Exam: object, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample and open-ended
questions
•
Poster Project depicting favorite vacation destination with brief oral
presentation on the poster
Unidad 8: ¿Qué haces en tu casa?
Introduction of vocabulary-rooms and parts of the house
Household chores vocabulary
Household furniture vocabulary
Discuss where you live with the verb VIVIR
Detailed description of your house with adjective vocabulary
Verbs PREFERIR and DORMIR (stem-changing verbs)
Verbs PONER and HACER
Possessive Adjectives
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 8 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 8 vocabulary and grammar weekly quizzes: objective, fill-ins, short
answers
• Unit 8 Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers, open-ended questions and
writing sample
• Poster Project on House or Written Descriptive Composition
Repaso para: Final Exam
Unidad 5-8: vocabulario, grámatica, conversaciones reading
comprehension, oral comprehension, writing samples
Assessment Tools:
• Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, reading
comprehension, and writing samples
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1. Quizzes, Oral Presentations, and Written Dialogues count once
2. Homework counts once
3. Exams count twice
4. Notebook Check counts once
5. Midterm and Final Exams are worth ¼ of the grade for that term
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Spanish 1
Greer
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/ Instructional Materials:
A: Paso a Paso 1 Text and Workbook (Units Primer paso – Capítulo 8
B: Paso a Paso 1 Video Tape and Audio Tape Programs
C: Supplementary Matrials: Spanish for Mastery, Spanish is Fun, Exploring Spanish Workbook, AMSCO
Workbook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General Review
Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules
learned in the Middle School Foreign Language Program. Review of Present Tense
of Irregular and Regular Verbs
El Primer Paso
Basic greetings and responses
Introduction of numbers
Classroom Expressions
Discussion of Feelings
Origin
Spanish Alphabet
Days of Week, Months of the Year
Classroom Objects
Cultural Discussions about Spanish speaking countries
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
Exam on Primer Paso: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural
Questions
Project using numbers, months, and days to create calendars
Capítulo 1: Y tú, ¿cómo eres?
Personal Description using adjectives
The verb SER
Present Tense of –AR verbs
Likes and Dislikes regarding daily activities
The verb GUSTAR
Cultural Topic: Friendship in Spanish-speaking countries
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
Exam on Capítulo 1: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural
Questions
Notebook Grade
2nd Quarter:
Capítulo 2: ¿Qué clases tienes?
Class Schedule and School Supplies
Time Expressions
Personal Pronouns
Continuation of –AR verbs
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
Exam on Capítulo 2: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural
Questions
Project designing classroom schedules in Spanish based on students real schedules
Oral Presentation
Capítulo 3: Los pasatiempos
The Verbs IR and ESTAR
Leisure Activities
Making Plans with Friends
Extend, Accept, or Decline invitations using IR
Holiday Vocabulary
Parks in Spanish-speaking countries vs. US
Teen Activities- compare Latin America and US
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
Exam on Capítulo 3: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural
Questions
Oral Presentation
Mid-term Review
Review Primer Paso- Capítulo 3 and other concepts studied.
3rd Quarter:
Capítulo 4: ¿Qué prefieres comer?
Food Vocabulary
Likes and Dislikes with Foods and Beverages
TENER expressions
Comparison of eating habits/ times
Holiday Vocabulary
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
Exam on Capítulo 4: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural
Questions
Project using Food and Beverage related vocabulary in restaurant dialogues/scenes,
oral presentations as well as written dialogues
Capítulo 5: ¿Cómo es tu familia?
Family Vocabulary
Numbers 60-100 Review
Adjectives (eye color, hair color, descriptions
TENER
SER
Possessive Adjectives
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
Exam on Capítulo 5: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural
Questions
Family Tree Poster & Writing Project
Oral Presentation of Project
Capítulo 6:
¿Qué desea Ud.?
Describe color, fit, and price of clothes
Ask about and buy clothes
Tell where and when you bought clothes and how much you paid for them
Compare where people shop for clothes in Spanish-speaking countries and in the
United States
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
Exam on Capítulo 6: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural
Questions
Project acting out shopping scene between customer(s) and salespeople
Oral Presentation on Projects
4th Quarter:
Capítulo 7: ¿Adónde vas a ir de vacaciones?
Vacation and Season Vocabulary
Comparison between Chilean vacations and US
The verbs PODER, PENSAR, and QUERER
Para + Infinitivo
The Personal a
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
Exam on Capítulo 7: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural
Questions
Project using Vacation Vocabulary (designing a brochure for a vacation destination in
Spanish)
Oral Presentation on Project
Capítulo 8: ¿Qué haces en tu casa?
Room & Furniture Vocabulary
Comparison of homes in US and Spain
The verbs PONER, HACER, VIVIR, & PREFERIR
Possessive Adjectives
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
Exam on Capítulo 8: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural
Questions
Project on Houses- design your own house using Spanish vocabulary
Oral Presentation on Houses
Review for Final Exam
Review Capítulos 4-8, as well as general concepts from earlier in year
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral Presentation Rubrics
Projects
Oral Exams
Role Playing
Open Ended Questions
Co-operative Learning Projects
Objective Tests / Quizzes
Exams
Dialogues
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 Plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
1. *HOMEWORK, PARTICIPATION, AND PROJECTS= 30%
2. TESTS= 40%
3. QUIZZES= 30%
4. MID-TERM and FINAL EXAMS will each count for 25% of final grade (Quarters 2 and
4).
* Students will receive 20 minutes + each night and will also receive homework on the
weekends.
Students will not be permitted to hand in homework assignments late (unless from
absence or special circumstance).
Course Name:
Spanish 1
Level:
Honors
Points:
5
Texts/ Instructional Materials:
A: Paso a Paso 1 Text and Workbook (Units Primer paso – Capítulo 8
B: Paso a Paso 1 Video Tape and Audio Tape Programs
C: Supplementary Matrials: Spanish for Mastery, Spanish is Fun, Exploring Spanish Workbook, AMSCO Workbook,
Worksheets
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General Review
Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules
learned in the Middle School Foreign Language Program. Review of Present Tense
of Irregular and Regular Verbs
El Primer Paso
¾ Basic greetings and responses
¾ Introduction of numbers
¾ Classroom Expressions
¾ Discussion of Feelings
¾ Origin
¾ Spanish Alphabet
¾ Days of Week, Months of the Year
¾ Classroom Objects
¾ Cultural Discussions about Spanish speaking countries
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Primer Paso: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Project using numbers, months, and days to create calendars
Capítulo 1: Y tú, ¿cómo eres?
¾ Personal Description using adjectives
¾ The verb SER
¾ Present Tense of –AR verbs
¾ Likes and Dislikes regarding daily activities
¾ The verb GUSTAR
¾ Cultural Topic: Friendship in Spanish-speaking countries
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Capítulo 1: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Notebook Grade
Capítulo 2: ¿Qué clases tienes?
¾ Class Schedule and School Supplies
¾ Time Expressions
¾ Personal Pronouns
¾ Continuation of –AR verbs
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Capítulo 2: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Project designing classroom schedules in Spanish based on students real schedules
• Oral Presentation
2nd Quarter:
Capítulo 3: Los pasatiempos
¾ The Verbs IR and ESTAR
¾ Leisure Activities
¾ Making Plans with Friends
¾ Extend, Accept, or Decline invitations using IR
¾ Holiday Vocabulary
¾ Parks in Spanish-speaking countries vs. US
¾ Teen Activities- compare Latin America and US
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Capítulo 3: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Oral Presentation
Capítulo 4: ¿Qué prefieres comer?
¾ Food Vocabulary
¾ Likes and Dislikes with Foods and Beverages
¾ TENER expressions
¾ Comparison of eating habits/ times
¾ Holiday Vocabulary
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Capítulo 4: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Project using Food and Beverage related vocabulary in restaurant dialogues/scenes, oral
presentations as well as written dialogues
Mid-term Review:
¾ Review Primer Paso-Capítulo 4 and other concepts studied and learned in 1st and 2nd Quarters
3rd Quarter:
Capítulo 5: ¿Cómo es tu familia?
¾ Family Vocabulary
¾ Numbers 60-100 Review
¾ Adjectives (eye color, hair color, descriptions
¾ TENER
¾ SER
¾ Possessive Adjectives
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Capítulo 5: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Family Tree Poster & Writing Project
• Oral Presentation of Project
Capítulo 6:
¿Qué desea Ud.?
¾ Describe color, fit, and price of clothes
¾ Ask about and buy clothes
¾ Tell where and when you bought clothes and how much you paid for them
¾ Compare where people shop for clothes in Spanish-speaking countries and in the United States
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Capítulo 6: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Project acting out shopping scene between customer(s) and salespeople
• Oral Presentation on Projects
Capítulo 7: ¿Adónde vas a ir de vacaciones?
¾ Vacation and Season Vocabulary
¾ Comparison between Chilean vacations and US
¾ The verbs PODER, PENSAR, and QUERER
¾ Para + Infinitivo
¾ The Personal a
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Capítulo 7: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Project using Vacation Vocabulary (designing a brochure for a vacation destination in Spanish)
• Oral Presentation on Project
4th Quarter:
Capítulo 8: ¿Qué haces en tu casa?
¾ Room & Furniture Vocabulary
¾ Comparison of homes in US and Spain
¾ The verbs PONER, HACER, VIVIR, & PREFERIR
¾ Possessive Adjectives
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Capítulo 8: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Project on Houses- design your own house using Spanish vocabulary
• Oral Presentation on Houses
Capítulo 9: ¿ Cómo te sientes?
¾ Body Vocabulary
¾ Comparison between US doctors and Folk Healers in Hispanic communities
¾ The verb DORMIR
¾ Indirect Object Pronouns
¾ The expression Hace…que
¾ Indefinite & Definite Articles
Assessment Tools:
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
• Exam on Capítulo 9: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
• Project on Body- design poster with body parts for nurse’s office
• Oral Presentation on Body Project
Review for Final Exam
¾ Review Capítulos 5-9, as well as general concepts from earlier in year
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral Presentation Rubrics
Projects
Oral Exams
Role Playing
Open Ended Questions
Co-operative Learning Projects
Objective Tests / Quizzes
Exams
Dialogues
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 Plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Most written work will be done in class, and approximately 30 minutes a night
should be spent on written homework assignments. A time frame of 30-45 minutes per
night is expected before any major assessment (i.e. quiz, test, or oral presentation). All
written homework is expected to be neat and legible and done on time. Late homework
is accepted in this class, with a small deduction in the rank book (1/2 credit).
The final grade of the term will be based upon the following:
(1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and collected written assignments will
count once.
(2.) Notebook evaluation will count as 1 quiz grade.
(3.) Exams will count twice.
(4.) Major skits/projects and homework will count once.
(5.) Overall class preparedness and participation will count once.
(6.) Mid-Term and Final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the 2nd and 4th terms.
Course Name:
Spanish 2
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Paso a Paso I (Units 8-14)
B. Paso a Paso I Video and Tape Program
C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery 1
AMSCO workbook levels 1 and 2
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General Review
Review, reinforcement, and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation
rules learned in Spanish 1. Review of present tense of irregular and regular verbs.
Overall review of units 1-7
Vocabulary topics include: greetings/responses, conversational vocabulary,
classroom objects, expressions, discussion of feelings, class schedule, origin, days
of the week/months, numbers, time expressions.
Assessment Tools:
• Oral presentations on conversational vocabulary/presentations: students will
perform dialog in pairs for a quiz grade
• Objective quizzes with oral Q&A section, fill-ins, translations, and short answer
questions on the above vocabulary topics
• Major Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
multiple choice, and short answers
Unidad 8: La Casa
Rooms of the house vocabulary
Chores of the house vocabulary
The verbs preferir, poner, hacer
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly objective quizzes on the household/chores vocabulary and verbs
• House Project: poster or model construction for oral presentation that will
count for a quiz grade
• Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
written essay
Unidad 9: ¿Cómo te sientes?
Body parts vocabulary
Discuss health, feelings, remedies
Physical sensations using TENER
Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Muertos, El Día de Acción de Gracias, La
Navidad
Assessment Tools:
• Objective quiz on the body parts vocabulary
• Oral skit in pairs (role playing: doctor and patient) discussing health issues and
remedies
• Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
written essay
2nd Quarter:
Unidad 10: ¿Qué hiciste ayer?
Vocabulary: places in the community
Prepositional phrases/commands for giving directions
Activities/errands around the city
Modes of transportation
Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes
Assessment Tools:
• Field experience: students will go on a tour of the building following the
directions and reading signs in Spanish. Written summaries will be counted as
a quiz grade.
• Objective quiz on the vocabulary/grammar of Unidad 10
• Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
written essay
Unidad 11: ¿Qué te gustaría ver?
Televisions shows and movie vocabulary
Talk about when TV shows/movies begin and end; duration
Offer opinions/critiques on TV shows and movies
Assessment Tools:
• Oral presentation on a TV program or movie of the student’s choice
• Descriptive written summary of the movie; composition format to be graded as
a quiz
• Objective quiz on vocabulary/grammar of Unidad 11
• Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
written essay
Repaso: Mid-Term Exam
All Spanish I Review material
Unit 8: La Casa
El cuerpo vocabulary
Assessment Tools:
• Mid-Term exam: oral and reading, comprehension, objective questions, fillins, and writing sample
3rd Quarter:
Unidad 12: ¡Vamos a un restuarante mexícano!
Introduction of Mexican food vocabulary
Table setting vocabulary
Prepositional phrases
How to order a meal make requests politely
Review of preterite tense discussing what you ate and drank
Make comparisons of family dinners in U.S. and Spanish-speaking world
Verb PEDIR(stem-changing)
Verb TRAER(irregular)
Indirect object pronouns reviewed
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format with fill-ins,
short answers, and open-ended questions
•
•
Unit 12 Exam-objective format, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral
comprehension and reading comprehension, and small writing sample
Restaurant skit-preparing written dialogues with props and perform an oral
presentation
Unidad 13: Para Protegar la Tierra
Introduction of Environmental vocabulary
List actions to protect the environment
Discussion of environmental dangers
Verb DECIR
Affirmative commands
Verb SABER
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format fill-ins, short
answers
• Unit 13 Exam- objective format, fill-ins, oral, and reading comprehension,
short answers, writing sample.
• Poster Project on Environmental Safety with oral presentation
4th Quarter:
Unidad 14: ¡Vamos a una fiesta!
Introduction of vocabulary terms dealing with parties
Making plans/arrangements for giving or attending a party
Description of gift-giving
Introduction of negative words
Present progressive tense introduced
Verb DAR
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format, fill-ins,
matching, and short answers
• Unit 14 Exam-objective format, oral and reading comprehension, fill-ins,
short answers, and writing sample
• End of the year party-oral presentation with props
Repaso: Final Exam
Unidad 9-14: vocabulario, gramatica
Assessment Tools:
• Final Exam: Oral and reading comprehension,objective questions, fill-ins
and writing samples.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentations rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective tests/quizzes
Presentations
Exams
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy:
Most written work will be done in class, and approximately 15 minutes a night should be spent on
written homework assignments. A time frame of 15-30 minutes per night is expected before any major
assessment (i.e. quiz, test, or oral presentation). All written homework is expected to be neat and legible
and done on time. Late homework is accepted in this class, with a small deduction in the rank book (1/2
credit).
The final grade of the tem will be based upon the following:
(1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and collected written assignments will count once.
(2.) Notebook evaluation will count as 1 quiz grade.
(3.) Exams will count twice.
(4.) Major skits/projects and homework will count once.
(5.) Overall class preparedness and participation will count once.
(6.) Mid-Term and Final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the 2nd and 4th terms.
Course Name:
Spanish 2
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Paso a Paso I (Units 8-14)
B. Paso a Paso I Video and Tape Program
C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery 1
AMSCO workbook levels 1 and 2
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General Review
Review, reinforcement, and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation
rules learned in Spanish 1. Review of present tense of irregular and regular verbs.
Overall review of units 1-7
Vocabulary topics include: greetings/responses, conversational vocabulary,
classroom objects, expressions, discussion of feelings, class schedule, origin, days
of the week/months, numbers, time expressions.
Assessment Tools:
• Oral presentations on conversational vocabulary/presentations: students will
perform dialog in pairs for a quiz grade
• Objective quizzes with oral Q&A section, fill-ins, translations, and short answer
questions on the above vocabulary topics
• Major Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
multiple choice, and short answers
Unidad 8: La Casa
Rooms of the house vocabulary
Chores of the house vocabulary
The verbs preferir, poner, hacer
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly objective quizzes on the household/chores vocabulary and verbs
• House Project: poster or model construction for oral presentation that will
count for a quiz grade
• Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
written essay
Unidad 9: ¿Cómo te sientes?
Body parts vocabulary
Discuss health, feelings, remedies
Physical sensations using TENER
Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Muertos, El Día de Acción de Gracias, La
Navidad
Assessment Tools:
• Objective quiz on the body parts vocabulary
• Oral skit in pairs (role playing: doctor and patient) discussing health issues and
remedies
• Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
written essay
2nd Quarter:
Unidad 10: ¿Qué hiciste ayer?
Vocabulary: places in the community
Prepositional phrases/commands for giving directions
Activities/errands around the city
Modes of transportation
Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes
Assessment Tools:
• Field experience: students will go on a tour of the building following the
directions and reading signs in Spanish. Written summaries will be counted as
a quiz grade.
• Objective quiz on the vocabulary/grammar of Unidad 10
• Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
written essay
Unidad 11: ¿Qué te gustaría ver?
Televisions shows and movie vocabulary
Talk about when TV shows/movies begin and end; duration
Offer opinions/critiques on TV shows and movies
Assessment Tools:
• Oral presentation on a TV program or movie of the student’s choice
• Descriptive written summary of the movie; composition format to be graded as
a quiz
• Objective quiz on vocabulary/grammar of Unidad 11
• Unit Exam: objective format with oral comprehension, dictation, fill-ins,
written essay
Repaso: Mid-Term Exam
All Spanish I Review material
Unit 8: La Casa
El cuerpo vocabulary
Assessment Tools:
• Mid-Term exam: oral and reading, comprehension, objective questions, fillins, and writing sample
3rd Quarter:
Unidad 12: ¡Vamos a un restuarante mexícano!
Introduction of Mexican food vocabulary
Table setting vocabulary
Prepositional phrases
How to order a meal make requests politely
Review of preterite tense discussing what you ate and drank
Make comparisons of family dinners in U.S. and Spanish-speaking world
Verb PEDIR(stem-changing)
Verb TRAER(irregular)
Indirect object pronouns reviewed
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format with fill-ins,
short answers, and open-ended questions
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Unit 12 Exam-objective format, fill-ins, multiple choice, matching, oral
comprehension and reading comprehension, and small writing sample
Restaurant skit-preparing written dialogues with props and perform an oral
presentation
Unidad 13: Para Protegar la Tierra
Introduction of Environmental vocabulary
List actions to protect the environment
Discussion of environmental dangers
Verb DECIR
Affirmative commands
Verb SABER
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format fill-ins, short
answers
• Unit 13 Exam- objective format, fill-ins, oral, and reading comprehension,
short answers, writing sample.
• Poster Project on Environmental Safety with oral presentation
4th Quarter:
Unidad 14: ¡Vamos a una fiesta!
Introduction of vocabulary terms dealing with parties
Making plans/arrangements for giving or attending a party
Description of gift-giving
Introduction of negative words
Present progressive tense introduced
Verb DAR
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly vocabulary and grammar quizzes-objective format, fill-ins,
matching, and short answers
• Unit 14 Exam-objective format, oral and reading comprehension, fill-ins,
short answers, and writing sample
• End of the year party-oral presentation with props
Repaso: Final Exam
Unidad 9-14: vocabulario, gramatica
Assessment Tools:
• Final Exam: Oral and reading comprehension,objective questions, fill-ins
and writing samples.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentations rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective tests/quizzes
Presentations
Exams
Video tapings
Attendance
Class participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy:
Most written work will be done in class, and approximately 15 minutes a night should be spent on
written homework assignments. A time frame of 15-30 minutes per night is expected before any major
assessment (i.e. quiz, test, or oral presentation). All written homework is expected to be neat and legible
and done on time. Late homework is accepted in this class, with a small deduction in the rank book (1/2
credit).
The final grade of the tem will be based upon the following:
(1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and collected written assignments will count once.
(2.) Notebook evaluation will count as 1 quiz grade.
(3.) Exams will count twice.
(4.) Major skits/projects and homework will count once.
(5.) Overall class preparedness and participation will count once.
(6.) Mid-Term and Final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the 2nd and 4th terms.
Course Name:
Spanish II
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Paso a Paso 1 (Units 8-14)
B. Paso a Paso 1 Video and Tape Program
C. Supplementary Materials: Spanish for Mastery 1 , AMSCO workbook Levels 1 and 2,
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General Review
Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation
rules learned in Spanish 1. Review of Present Tense of Irregular and Regular
Verbs. Overall Review of Units 1-7.
Capìtulo 8: La Casa
• Rooms of the house vocabulary
• Chores of the house vocabulary
• The verbs preferir, poner, hacer
Assessment tools:
• Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
• Chapter 8 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins,
multiple choice, short answers, writing sample
Capìtulo 9: ¿Cómo te sientes?
• Body Parts Vocabulary
• Discuss Health, Feelings, and Remedies
• Physical Sensations using TENER
• Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de la Raza, El Día de los Muertos, El Día de
Acción de Gracias, La Navidad
Assessment tools:
• Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
• Chapter 9 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins,
multiple choice, short answers, writing sample
2nd Quarter:
Capìtulo 10: ¿Qué hiciste ayer?
• Vocabulary: Places in the Community
• Prepositional Phrases/Commands for Giving Directions
• Activities/Errands around the City
• Modes of Transportation
• Holiday Vocabulary: El Día de los Reyes
Assesment Tools
• Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
• Project: Community Map, description and directions to specific places
• Chapter 10 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins,
multiple choice, short answers, writing sample
Capìtulo 11: ¿Qué te gustaría ver?
• Television Shows and Movie Vocabulary
• Talk about When TV Shows/Movies Begin and End; Duration
• Offer opinions/Critiques on TV Shows and Movies
Assessment tools:
• Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
• Chapter 11 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins,
multiple choice, short answers, writing sample
Assesment Tools
• Midterm Exam: General Review, Units 9-11
3rd Quarter:
Capìtulo 12: ¡Vamos a un restaurante mexicano!
• Vocabulary: Silverware and dishes/ Mexican Food
• Ask politely to have something brought to you/ Order a meal at a restaurant
• Describe what you ate and drank
• Stem-changing verbs (e→i)/ preterits of –er & -ir ending verbs
• Verb traer
• Indirect compliment.
Assesment Tools
• Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
• Project: Design a Mexican restaurant menu or a Mexican recipe booklet
• Chapter 12 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins,
multiple choice, short answers, writing sample
Capìtulo 13: Para proteger la tierra
• Vocabulary: recyclable & non-recyclable objects/ environmental components
• Actions to protect the environment
• Talk about environmental dangers
• Grammar: Imperative form/ verbs decir and saber
• Species in danger of extinction in the Spanish-speaking world
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
• Project: Save the Earth Campaign
• Chapter 13 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins,
multiple choice, short answers, writing sample
4th Quarter:
Capìtulo 14: Vamos a una fiesta
• Vocabulary: things to do at a party/types of parties /elements of a party
• Preparations for throwing a party
• Make plans to attend a party
• Describe a gift giving
• Introduce someone.
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Grammar: Present progressive/ verb dar / Negative constructions
Differences between parties in the Spanish-speaking world and parties in the
USA.
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
• Class Participation
• Homework
• Project: Plan a Party ~ design and write invitations, make guest lists, food
lists, music selections, etc.
• Chapter 14 Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins,
multiple choice, short answers, writing sample
Review for Final Exam
Unidad 11-14 vocabulary, grammar, conversation
Assesment Tools
• Final Exam: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, fill-ins, multiple
choice, short answers, writing sample
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this
course. All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused
late homework will not be accepted. A homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for
each completed assignment with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and
oral in class activities count towards the class participation grade
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
Homework:
Exam
Quizzes
Class Participation
Students lose 3 to 5 points for each missed homework
One exam after each chapter
4 quizzes
one exam
Students will loose 3to5 points in each class when their participation is
poor
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name:
Spanish 2
Level:
Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Paso a Paso 2 (Chapters 1-8)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and Review
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in
Spanish 1. Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs studied in Spanish 1.
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Objective Quiz on General Vocabulary and Present Tense
Chapter 1: School Life
Academic Subjects
School Equipment
Present tense of the verb SALIR
Comparatives and Superlatives
Direct Object Pronouns
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Exam on Chapter 1: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
Chapter 2: Daily Life and Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
Musical Instruments
Reflexive Verbs
Stem-Changing verbs in the Present Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Exam on Chapter 2: Objective questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample
• Postcard using Chapter 2 Vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs – Written Assessment
2nd Quarter:
Chapter 3: Clothing and Shopping
Clothing
Preterite Tense
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Fashion Show – Oral Assessment
•
Exam on Chapter 3: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
Chapter 4: Social and Leisure Activities
Sports and Sports Equipment
Irregular Verbs in the Preterite Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Quiz on Chapter 4
General Review of the 1st and 2nd Quarters (Chapters 1-4)
Assessment Tools:
• Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-4): Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading
comprehension, writing sample, scantron
3rd Quarter:
Chapter 5: Childhood Pastimes
Childhood Vocabulary: Toys and the Playground
Imperfect Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Cuando era pequeño project using Chapter 5 Vocabulary and the Imperfect Tense –
Written Assessment
• Objective and Open-Ended Exam on Chapter 5: Listening comprehension, objective
questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample
Chapter 6: Special Occasions
• Holidays and Family Celebrations
• Family Relationships
• Stem-Changing Verbs in the Preterite Tense
• Preterite Tense of the Irregular Verb “dar”
• Reciprocal Reflexives
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Objective and Open-Ended Exam on Chapter 6: Objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
4th Quarter:
Chapter 7: Luxuries and Necessities
• Personal Items
• Household Appliances
• Possessive Adjectives
• Possessive Pronouns
• Uses of the verbs “ser” and “estar”
Assessment Tools:
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•
•
Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
Exam on Chapter 7: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
Chapter 8: Shopping
• Types of stores
• Store Sections
• Present Progressive Tense
• Negative Constructions
• Use of the Impersonal “se”
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Objective Quiz on Chapter 8: Stores and Store Sections Vocabulary, Present
Progressive Tense, Negative Constructions, Use of the Impersonal “se”
• Map Project: Visual and oral project utilizing Chapter 8 Vocabulary and grammar
General Review of the 3rd and 4th Quarters (Chapters 5-8)
Assessment Tools:
• Final Exam (Chapters 5-8): Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading
comprehension, writing sample, scantron
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Map illustrations
Simulations
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course.
All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will
not be accepted.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once.
2.) Tests, major skits and projects, Diarios, and homework average will count twice.
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name:
Spanish 2
Level:
Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Paso a Paso 2 (Chapters 1-8)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and Review
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in
Spanish 1. Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs studied in Spanish 1.
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Objective Quiz on General Vocabulary and Present Tense
Chapter 1: School Life
Academic Subjects
School Equipment
Present tense of the verb SALIR
Comparatives and Superlatives
Direct Object Pronouns
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Exam on Chapter 1: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
Chapter 2: Daily Life and Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
Musical Instruments
Reflexive Verbs
Stem-Changing verbs in the Present Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Exam on Chapter 2: Objective questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample
• Postcard using Chapter 2 Vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs – Written Assessment
2nd Quarter:
Chapter 3: Clothing and Shopping
Clothing
Preterite Tense
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Fashion Show – Oral Assessment
•
Exam on Chapter 3: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
Chapter 4: Social and Leisure Activities
Sports and Sports Equipment
Irregular Verbs in the Preterite Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Quiz on Chapter 4
General Review of the 1st and 2nd Quarters (Chapters 1-4)
Assessment Tools:
• Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-4): Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading
comprehension, writing sample, scantron
3rd Quarter:
Chapter 5: Childhood Pastimes
Childhood Vocabulary: Toys and the Playground
Imperfect Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Cuando era pequeño project using Chapter 5 Vocabulary and the Imperfect Tense –
Written Assessment
• Objective and Open-Ended Exam on Chapter 5: Listening comprehension, objective
questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample
Chapter 6: Special Occasions
• Holidays and Family Celebrations
• Family Relationships
• Stem-Changing Verbs in the Preterite Tense
• Preterite Tense of the Irregular Verb “dar”
• Reciprocal Reflexives
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Objective and Open-Ended Exam on Chapter 6: Objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
4th Quarter:
Chapter 7: Luxuries and Necessities
• Personal Items
• Household Appliances
• Possessive Adjectives
• Possessive Pronouns
• Uses of the verbs “ser” and “estar”
Assessment Tools:
•
•
•
Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
Exam on Chapter 7: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
Chapter 8: Shopping
• Types of stores
• Store Sections
• Present Progressive Tense
• Negative Constructions
• Use of the Impersonal “se”
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Objective Quiz on Chapter 8: Stores and Store Sections Vocabulary, Present
Progressive Tense, Negative Constructions, Use of the Impersonal “se”
• Map Project: Visual and oral project utilizing Chapter 8 Vocabulary and grammar
General Review of the 3rd and 4th Quarters (Chapters 5-8)
Assessment Tools:
• Final Exam (Chapters 5-8): Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading
comprehension, writing sample, scantron
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Map illustrations
Simulations
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course.
All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will
not be accepted.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once.
2.) Tests, major skits and projects, Diarios, and homework average will count twice.
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name:
Spanish 2A
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Paso A Paso 2 text and corresponding workbook – (Units 1-12)
B. Selected short stories
C. Marianela (adapted version) and movie
D. El Norte (feature film) and articles on Guatemala
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Pasadoble
Review and re-enforcement of topical vocabulary learned in Spanish I. Includes
numbers, time, weather, foods, activities, household chores, colors, months,
seasons, hobbies, personal descriptions and classroom expressions.
Review of linguistic structures learned in Spanish I. Includes present tense of
regular verbs and irregular verbs, ser and estar, adjective agreement, definite and
indefinite articles.
Reading two short stories: Una Lengua Extranjera
La Sala de Espera
Assessment:
• Written Test includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions and short writing sample.
• Poema – Mi Nombre es ______________ . Short creative
writing/autobiographical sketch
• Paragraphs entitled: Los Compaňeros de mi Clase , Los Quehaceres de mi
Familia
Unit One: School Life
School Life
Academic subjects
Comparative and Superlative Comparisons; Equal Comparisons; Direct Object
Pronouns, Verbs: traer, tener, salir, conocer
Assessment:
• Written Exam – Unit 1: includes listening comprehension, grammatical
objective questions, short response questions and writing sample
• Oral Skit/Presentation, entitled “Estoy Harto/a de estudiar”
Unit Two: Daily Routine and Extracurricular Activities
Daily Routine and Personal Care
Musical Instruments
Extracurricular Activities
Reflexive Verbs; Stem-change verbs; Antes de/después de
Assessment:
• Written Exam, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
• La Rutina Diaria; Compostion or Video Presentation
• Entrevista Oral with accompanying composition
2nd Quarter:
Unit 3: Clothing and Shopping
Clothing and Shopping Vocabulary
Preterite Tense – Regular Formation: Orthographic Preterite Changes; Dar /Ver
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns; Comparisons: Comparatives, Superlatives
and Equality; Irregular Comparisons
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
• Skit/Role playing: En La Tienda
Unit 4: Social and Leisure Activities
Sports and Sports Equipment
Social Activities
Irregular Preterite Verbs: Ser, Ir, Estar, Tener, Andar, Poner, Poder, Saber,
Hacer, Querer, Decir; Review of Saber in present tense
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
• Composition: Mis Pasatiempos
Unit 5: Childhood
Childhood Toys and Activities
Imperfect Tense: Formation and Use as Repeated Action; Adverbs of time:
contrasting Preterite and Imperfect
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
• Oral Entrevistas and accompanying composition
• Composition: Mi Niňez
Unit 6: Celebrations
Family Relations: Vocabulary for the extended family
Family Celebrations
Holidays
Imperfect Tense: Complete the uses of the imperfect tense (description, continuous
action, verbs of mental state); Stem Change Preterite Verbs; Reciprocal Actions
Assessment:
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•
Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
Writing assignment: Una carta a los Reyes Magos
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
• A Comprehensive Exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills
of the studnets, as well as their understanding of the grammatical structures
and vocabulary of lessons 1-6. The test consists of multiple choice
questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample.
3rd Quarter:
Cultural Unit: El Norte
Introduction to Latin America
Articles on Guatemala
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes map on Latin America objective questions, character
identifications and writing sample
• Viewing Packet, information to be filled in during viewing of movie
Unit 7: The House and Furnishings
House, Appliances and Personal Accessories
Possessive Adjectives, Possessive Pronouns and the uses of Ser
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
Unit 8: The City
City Vocabulary and Giving Directions
Contrasting Ser and Estar, the present progressive, negative expressions and the use
of “se” for passive voice
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses and writing sample
• Skit “”Perdido en la Ciudad”
Unit 9: Medical Emergencies
Parts of the Body, Illnesses and Remedies, Medical Situations
Contrasting The Imperfect and the Preterite, The Imperfect Progressive, Irregular
Preterite Verbs – Caerse, Poner
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
• Skit/Role Playing “En el Hospital”
4th Quarter:
Unit 10: Movies and Television
Movie and TV Vocabulary
Natural Disasters
Complete Review of all the uses of the Imperfect
Contrasting Imperfect and Preterite Tenses
Decir, Traer in the preterite
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
Marianela:
Reading elementary version of story
Assessment:
• Packet with questions
• Written Test includes character identifications, objective questions and
short response questions.
Unit 11: The Future
Vocabulary for Professions and Careers
Technology and the House of the Future
Future Tense: Regular and Irregular Verbs
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
• Composition: La Bola de Cristal
Unit 12: International Travel
Airport and Tourist Vocabulary
Affirmative and Negative Informal Commands
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
• Skit: Commercial using tú commands
Final Exam
• A Comprehensive Exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills
of the studnets, as well as their understanding of the grammatical structures
and vocabulary of lessons (7-9). The test consists of multiple choice
questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework is given nightly, averaging between 20 and 30 minutes an assignment. Homework is
an integral part of the class; therefore late assignments will not be accepted, except for illness or other
extenuating circumstances. Compositions or other lengthier assignments are given quiz grades. Special
projects (demanding more creativity and more preparation) are valued as a test grade. At the advanced
level, credit is not given for the completion of homework, but a penalty of a point per missing assignment
is subtracted from the final grade of the quarter.
Unit tests will be given at the completion of each chapter. Several quizzes per chapter will be given to
evaluate the students’ comprehension of the material. Generally 3 or 4 quiz grades are equal to one test
grade. Compositions or other lengthier homework assignments are valued as a quiz grade. Special
assignments (demanding more creativity and more preparation) are valued as a test grade.
Midterm and final exams equal one quarter of the grade for second and fourth terms.
Course Name:
Spanish 2A
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Paso A Paso 2 text and corresponding workbook – (Units 1-12)
B. Selected short stories
C. Marianela (adapted version) and movie
D. El Norte (feature film) and articles on Guatemala
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Pasadoble
Review and re-enforcement of topical vocabulary learned in Spanish I. Includes
numbers, time, weather, foods, activities, household chores, colors, months,
seasons, hobbies, personal descriptions and classroom expressions.
Review of linguistic structures learned in Spanish I. Includes present tense of
regular verbs and irregular verbs, ser and estar, adjective agreement, definite and
indefinite articles.
Reading two short stories: Una Lengua Extranjera
La Sala de Espera
Assessment:
• Written Test includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions and short writing sample.
• Poema – Mi Nombre es ______________ . Short creative
writing/autobiographical sketch
• Paragraphs entitled: Los Compaňeros de mi Clase , Los Quehaceres de mi
Familia
Unit One: School Life
School Life
Academic subjects
Comparative and Superlative Comparisons; Equal Comparisons; Direct Object
Pronouns, Verbs: traer, tener, salir, conocer
Assessment:
• Written Exam – Unit 1: includes listening comprehension, grammatical
objective questions, short response questions and writing sample
• Oral Skit/Presentation, entitled “Estoy Harto/a de estudiar”
Unit Two: Daily Routine and Extracurricular Activities
Daily Routine and Personal Care
Musical Instruments
Extracurricular Activities
Reflexive Verbs; Stem-change verbs; Antes de/después de
Assessment:
• Written Exam, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
• La Rutina Diaria; Compostion or Video Presentation
• Entrevista Oral with accompanying composition
2nd Quarter:
Unit 3: Clothing and Shopping
Clothing and Shopping Vocabulary
Preterite Tense – Regular Formation: Orthographic Preterite Changes; Dar /Ver
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns; Comparisons: Comparatives, Superlatives
and Equality; Irregular Comparisons
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
• Skit/Role playing: En La Tienda
Unit 4: Social and Leisure Activities
Sports and Sports Equipment
Social Activities
Irregular Preterite Verbs: Ser, Ir, Estar, Tener, Andar, Poner, Poder, Saber,
Hacer, Querer, Decir; Review of Saber in present tense
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
• Composition: Mis Pasatiempos
Unit 5: Childhood
Childhood Toys and Activities
Imperfect Tense: Formation and Use as Repeated Action; Adverbs of time:
contrasting Preterite and Imperfect
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
• Oral Entrevistas and accompanying composition
• Composition: Mi Niňez
Unit 6: Celebrations
Family Relations: Vocabulary for the extended family
Family Celebrations
Holidays
Imperfect Tense: Complete the uses of the imperfect tense (description, continuous
action, verbs of mental state); Stem Change Preterite Verbs; Reciprocal Actions
Assessment:
•
•
Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
Writing assignment: Una carta a los Reyes Magos
Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6)
• A Comprehensive Exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills
of the studnets, as well as their understanding of the grammatical structures
and vocabulary of lessons 1-6. The test consists of multiple choice
questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample.
3rd Quarter:
Cultural Unit: El Norte
Introduction to Latin America
Articles on Guatemala
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes map on Latin America objective questions, character
identifications and writing sample
• Viewing Packet, information to be filled in during viewing of movie
Unit 7: The House and Furnishings
House, Appliances and Personal Accessories
Possessive Adjectives, Possessive Pronouns and the uses of Ser
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses, writing sample
Unit 8: The City
City Vocabulary and Giving Directions
Contrasting Ser and Estar, the present progressive, negative expressions and the use
of “se” for passive voice
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short answer responses and writing sample
• Skit “”Perdido en la Ciudad”
Unit 9: Medical Emergencies
Parts of the Body, Illnesses and Remedies, Medical Situations
Contrasting The Imperfect and the Preterite, The Imperfect Progressive, Irregular
Preterite Verbs – Caerse, Poner
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
• Skit/Role Playing “En el Hospital”
4th Quarter:
Unit 10: Movies and Television
Movie and TV Vocabulary
Natural Disasters
Complete Review of all the uses of the Imperfect
Contrasting Imperfect and Preterite Tenses
Decir, Traer in the preterite
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
Marianela:
Reading elementary version of story
Assessment:
• Packet with questions
• Written Test includes character identifications, objective questions and
short response questions.
Unit 11: The Future
Vocabulary for Professions and Careers
Technology and the House of the Future
Future Tense: Regular and Irregular Verbs
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
• Composition: La Bola de Cristal
Unit 12: International Travel
Airport and Tourist Vocabulary
Affirmative and Negative Informal Commands
Assessment:
• Written Test, includes listening comprehension, grammatical objective
questions, short response questions, writing sample
• Skit: Commercial using tú commands
Final Exam
• A Comprehensive Exam which tests the listening, reading and writing skills
of the studnets, as well as their understanding of the grammatical structures
and vocabulary of lessons (7-9). The test consists of multiple choice
questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions and a writing sample.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework is given nightly, averaging between 20 and 30 minutes an assignment. Homework is
an integral part of the class; therefore late assignments will not be accepted, except for illness or other
extenuating circumstances. Compositions or other lengthier assignments are given quiz grades. Special
projects (demanding more creativity and more preparation) are valued as a test grade. At the advanced
level, credit is not given for the completion of homework, but a penalty of a point per missing assignment
is subtracted from the final grade of the quarter.
Unit tests will be given at the completion of each chapter. Several quizzes per chapter will be given to
evaluate the students’ comprehension of the material. Generally 3 or 4 quiz grades are equal to one test
grade. Compositions or other lengthier homework assignments are valued as a quiz grade. Special
assignments (demanding more creativity and more preparation) are valued as a test grade.
Midterm and final exams equal one quarter of the grade for second and fourth terms.
Course Name:
Spanish 3
Level:
Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Paso a Paso 2 (Chapters 1-8)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and Review
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in
Spanish 1. Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs studied in Spanish 1.
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Objective Quiz on General Vocabulary and Present Tense
Chapter 1: School Life
Academic Subjects
School Equipment
Present tense of the verb SALIR
Comparatives and Superlatives
Direct Object Pronouns
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Exam on Chapter 1: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
Chapter 2: Daily Life and Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
Musical Instruments
Reflexive Verbs
Stem-Changing verbs in the Present Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Exam on Chapter 2: Objective questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample
• Postcard using Chapter 2 Vocabulary and Reflexive Verbs – Written Assessment
2nd Quarter:
Chapter 3: Clothing and Shopping
Clothing
Preterite Tense
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Fashion Show – Oral Assessment
•
Exam on Chapter 3: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
Chapter 4: Social and Leisure Activities
Sports and Sports Equipment
Irregular Verbs in the Preterite Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Quiz on Chapter 4
General Review of the 1st and 2nd Quarters (Chapters 1-4)
Assessment Tools:
• Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-4): Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading
comprehension, writing sample, scantron
3rd Quarter:
Chapter 5: Childhood Pastimes
Childhood Vocabulary: Toys and the Playground
Imperfect Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Cuando era pequeño project using Chapter 5 Vocabulary and the Imperfect Tense –
Written Assessment
• Objective and Open-Ended Exam on Chapter 5: Listening comprehension, objective
questions, fill-in-the-blank, writing sample
Chapter 6: Special Occasions
• Holidays and Family Celebrations
• Family Relationships
• Stem-Changing Verbs in the Preterite Tense
• Preterite Tense of the Irregular Verb “dar”
• Reciprocal Reflexives
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Objective and Open-Ended Exam on Chapter 6: Objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
4th Quarter:
Chapter 7: Luxuries and Necessities
• Personal Items
• Household Appliances
• Possessive Adjectives
• Possessive Pronouns
• Uses of the verbs “ser” and “estar”
Assessment Tools:
•
•
•
Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
Exam on Chapter 7: Listening comprehension, objective questions, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample
Chapter 8: Shopping
• Types of stores
• Store Sections
• Present Progressive Tense
• Negative Constructions
• Use of the Impersonal “se”
Assessment Tools:
• Diario (journal) entries – 1 or 2 per chapter on pertinent vocabulary and grammar,
FCA’s used for grading
• Anuncios – Daily Oral Assessment (part of homework grade)
• Objective Quiz on Chapter 8: Stores and Store Sections Vocabulary, Present
Progressive Tense, Negative Constructions, Use of the Impersonal “se”
• Map Project: Visual and oral project utilizing Chapter 8 Vocabulary and grammar
General Review of the 3rd and 4th Quarters (Chapters 5-8)
Assessment Tools:
• Final Exam (Chapters 5-8): Listening comprehension, fill-in-the-blank, reading
comprehension, writing sample, scantron
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Map illustrations
Simulations
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course.
All written homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will
not be accepted.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1.) Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments will count once.
2.) Tests, major skits and projects, Diarios, and homework average will count twice.
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name:
Spanish 3
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Paso a Paso 2 (Chapters 1-8)
Paso a Paso 2 Workbook (Paso Doble-Chapter8)
Supplementary material from Una Vez Mas, Spanish For Mastery-AMSCO Level 3, Spanish is
Fun, Repaso, worksheets.
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and Review
Review and reinforcement of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules learned in
Spanish 1 and 2. Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs studied in
Spanish 1 and 2. Review Paso Doble -section of the text that contains several
grammar and cultural topics.
Assessment Tools:
♦ Grammar Quizzes: Fill-ins, Multiple Choice, Objective
♦ Exam on Pasodoble: Vocabulary, Objective, Fill-ins, Short Answer Cultural Questions
Chapter 1: School Life
Academic Subjects
School Equipment
Present tense of the verb SALIR
Comparatives and Superlatives
Direct Object Pronouns
Assessment Tools:
• Objective Quiz on Chapter 1 consisting of fill-ins, translations, matching,
sentence completion and short answer questions. 5-10 oral Q&A session is also
included.
• Exam on Chapter 1, which will be objective format, containing fill-ins,
translations, short answer questions, completion of daily class schedule in
Spanish, Oral Q&A section and small written essay.
• Objective quiz and Exam on Chapter 2 (same format as above)
• Oral Presentation on school life and extracurricular activities.
Chapter 2: Daily Life and Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
Musical Instruments
Reflexive Verbs
Stem-Changing verbs in the Present Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Exam on General Vocabulary and Present Tense
• Quiz on Chapter 1: School Life Vocabulary
•
•
•
•
Exam on Chapter 1
Quiz on Chapter 2 Daily Life and Extracurricular Activities Vocabulary
Exam on Chapter 2
School Life and Extracurricular Activities – Oral Presentation
2nd Quarter:
Chapter 3: Clothing and Shopping
Clothing
Preterite Tense
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
Assessment Tools:
• Objective Quiz on Chapter 3 with fill-ins, matching, multiple choice and short
answer questions.
• Oral presentation with Fashion Show to describe clothing.
• Objective format major exam on chapter 3
Same format as Chapter Exams 1 and 2.
Chapter 4: Social and Leisure Activities
Sports and Sports Equipment
Irregular Verbs in the Preterite Tense
Assessment Tools:
• Objective Quiz on Chapter 4 with fill-ins, translations, short answer
questions and oral Q&A
• Exam on chapter 4 (objective format) same as above
• Written assessment on Hobbies and Activities
Repaso: Mid-Term Exam
• Review all material of Spanish I and Spanish II (Unidad PASO Doble – 4)
Assessment Tools:
• Mid-Term Exam: oral and reading comprehension, objective questions, fillins and writing samples.
3rd Quarter:
Chapter 5: Childhood Pastimes
Childhood Vocabulary: Toys and the playground
Imperfect Tense of Regular Verbs
Assessment Tools:
• Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts. (objective
format with fill-ins, short answer questions, matching and oral
comprehension
• “Cuando Era Pequeno” project: Written summary with photo using target
vocabulary from Chapter 5 and the Imperfect Tense – Written Assessment
• Unit 5 Exam: objective format with oral and reading comprehension fill-ins,
short answer questions, open-ended questions, objective questions and
writing sample.
•
•
Chapter 6: Special Occasions
Holidays and Family Celebrations
Family Relationships
Stem-changing Verbs in the Preterite Tense
Preterite Tense of the irregular verb DAR
Reciprocal Reflexes
Assessment Tools:
Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts. (Objective format
with fill-ins, short answer questions, matching and oral comprehension.
Unit 6 Exam: objective format with oral and reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer questions, open-ended questions, objective questions and writing sample.
4th Quarter:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Chapter 7: Luxuries and Necessities
Personal Items
Household Appliances
Possessive Adjectives
Possessive Pronouns
Uses of the verbs Ser and Estar
Assessment Tools;
Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts. (Objective format
with fill-ins, short answer questions, matching and oral comprehension.
A detailed, descriptive writing assignment, describing the student’s Kitchen or
Bedroom using the target Chapter 7 vocabulary and possessive adjectives.
Unit 7 Exam: Objective format with oral and reading comprehension, fill-ins, short
answer questions, open-ended questions, objective questions and writing sample.
Chapter 8: Shopping
Types of Stores
Store Sections
Present Progressive Tense
Negative Constructions
Use of the Impersonal “Se”
Assessment Tools:
Weekly objective quizzes on vocabulary and grammar concepts. (Objective format
with fill-ins, short answer questions, matching and oral comprehension.
Map Project – Visual and Oral project utilizing Chapter 8 vocabulary and grammar
Repaso para: Final Exam
Unidad 5-8: Vocabolario, Gramática, Diálogos
Assessment Tools:
Final Exam: Listening comprehension, fill-ins, reading comprehension, objective
multiple choice scantron questions and writing samples.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Map Illustrations
Notebook
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
1. *HOMEWORK, PARTICIPATION, AND PROJECTS= 30%
2. TESTS= 40%
3. QUIZZES= 30%
4. MID-TERM and FINAL EXAMS will each count for 25% of final grade (Quarters 2 and 4).
♦ Students will receive 20 minutes + of homework each night and will also receive homework on the weekends.
♦ Students will not be permitted to hand in homework assignments late (unless from absence or special
circumstance).
Course Name: Spanish 3
Level:
Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones ( Text and corresponding workbook)
(Units 1-7)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and verb review
Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity
Countries and nationalities
Introductions
Physical description
Use of SER v. ESTAR
Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals
Assessment Tools:
Test-Unit 1 Individual Vocabulary & Grammar Exams:
objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions
Original paired written conversation
Test- Location of Spanish-speaking countries and
their capitals
Mini-project - " Mi Heroe" Illustrated composition
describing the student's personal heroe
2nd Quarter:
Unit 2: Personal care
Daily activities
Expressing movement
Getting someone’s attention
Apologizing
Stem-changing verbs
Reflexive verbs
Progressive tense
Holiday Vocabulary- El Dia de los Muertos
Assessment Tools
Unit 2 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar
Exams: objective, fill-ins, open ended questions
Mini-Project- "Mi Vida Diaria"-Illustrated composition on
student's daily routine
Dictation
Unit 5: Social and cultural activities
Physical and sports activities
Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down
invitations
Preterite tense
Holiday vocabulary and culture-La Navidad
Comprehensive review for mid-term exam
Assessment Tools:
Unit 5 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions
Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation
Mid-year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins,
directed dialogues (includes Units 1,2,and 5)
3rd Quarter:
Unit 6: Describing vacation activities at the beach, in the country,
and in the mountains
Discussing problems and pleasures of vacation
Relating an event in the past
Forms of the Imperfect
Uses of the Imperfect vs the Preterite
Using the Imperfect and the Preterite in the same sentence/
paragraph
Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying
materials
Assessment Tools:
Unit 6 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions
Dictation
Unit 3: Domestic chores, vocabulary of objects needed to perform
those chores
How to ask for help, how to accept it and how to express
gratitude
Introduction of the concept of the Subjunctive
Forms of regular and irregular verbs in the subjunctive
Uses of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of will
and after impersonal expressions
Indicative vs Subjunctive vs Infinitive
Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying
materials
Assessment Tools:
Unit 3 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions
Mini-project- "Mis Esperanzas"- Paragraph expressing student's
hopes, feelings, doubt for the world, his family, or a specific
individual
4th Quarter:
Unit 4:Getting around town, directions, places in the city, inside
building
Formation of commands (Affirmative and Negative)
Adverbs of prepositions of place
Uses of Por and Para
Holiday vocabulary and culture: "Semana Santa"
Assessment Tools:
Unit 4 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended
Mini-project- Oral and/or written paired conversation
Unit 7: Foods and meals
Ordering in a restaurant
Shopping for food
Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like
gustar
Pronouns- subject,prepositional, direct object indirect
object
Comprehensive review for Final Exam
Assessment Tools:
Unit 7 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions
Skit- " En Un Restaurante" (presented in class or video-taped at
home)
Final Exam:-oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins,
directed dialogues,writing sample (Includes Units 3, 4, 6, 7 )
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an
integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible,
complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted. A
homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for each completed
assignment with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and
oral in class activities count towards the class participation grade
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
Homework:
Students lose 3 to 5 points for each missed homework
Exam
One exam after each chapter
Quizzes
4 quizzes
one exam
Class Participation
Students will loose 3to5 points in each class when their
participation is poor
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name: Spanish 3
Level:
Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones ( Text and corresponding workbook)
(Units 1-7)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and verb review
Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity
Countries and nationalities
Introductions
Physical description
Use of SER v. ESTAR
Review of Spanish-speaking countries and capitals
Assessment Tools:
Test-Unit 1 Individual Vocabulary & Grammar Exams:
objective, fill-ins, and open-ended questions
Original paired written conversation
Test- Location of Spanish-speaking countries and
their capitals
Mini-project - " Mi Heroe" Illustrated composition
describing the student's personal heroe
2nd Quarter:
Unit 2: Personal care
Daily activities
Expressing movement
Getting someone’s attention
Apologizing
Stem-changing verbs
Reflexive verbs
Progressive tense
Assessment Tools
Unit 2 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar
Exams: objective, fill-ins, open ended questions
FCA Writings (4-5)
Dictations
Directed conversations (written/oral presentations)
Open ended dialogue creations (oral assessment)
Unit 5: Social and cultural activities
Physical and sports activities
Making plans/extending, accepting, and turning down
invitations
Preterite tense
Holiday vocabulary and culture-La Navidad
Comprehensive review for mid-term exam
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Unit 5 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions
Mini-project - Oral and/or written paired conversation
Mid-year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins,
directed dialogues (includes Units 1,2,and 5)
3rd Quarter:
Unit 6: Describing vacation activities at the beach, in the country,
and in the mountains
Discussing problems and pleasures of vacation
Relating an event in the past
Forms of the Imperfect
Uses of the Imperfect vs the Preterite
Using the Imperfect and the Preterite in the same sentence/
paragraph
Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying
materials
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Unit 6 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions
Dictation
FCA writings
Unit 3: Domestic chores, vocabulary of objects needed to perform
those chores
How to ask for help, how to accept it and how to express
gratitude
Introduction of the concept of the Subjunctive
Forms of regular and irregular verbs in the subjunctive
Uses of the Present Subjunctive with expressions of will
and after impersonal expressions
Indicative vs Subjunctive vs Infinitive
Video Series: La Catrina- "telenovela" and accompanying
materials
Assessment Tools:
Vocabulary Quizzes
Unit 3 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions
FCA writings (oral presentation)
Mini-project- "Mis Esperanzas"- Paragraph expressing student's
hopes, feelings, doubt for the world, his family, or a specific
individual
4th Quarter:
Unit 4:Getting around town, directions, places in the city, inside
building
Formation of commands (Affirmative and Negative)
Adverbs of prepositions of place
Uses of Por and Para
Holiday vocabulary and culture: "Semana Santa"
Assessment Tools:
Unit 4 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended
Mini-project- Oral and/or written paired conversation
Vocabulary quizzes
Unit 7: Foods and meals
Ordering in a restaurant
Shopping for food
Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like
gustar
Pronouns- subject,prepositional, direct object indirect
object
Comprehensive review for Final Exam
Assessment Tools:
Unit 7 Individual Vocabulary and Grammar Exams: objective, fillins, and open-ended questions
Skit- " En Un Restaurante" (presented in class or video-taped at
home)
Final Exam:-oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins,
directed dialogues,writing sample (Includes Units 3, 4, 6, 7 )
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Approximately 30 to 40 minutes a night should be spent on homework, which is an
integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to be legible,
complete, and done on time. Late daily homework will receive 0 credit. One point
will be deducted from the final grade point average for each 0 received.
Conversely 2 points will be added to the final grade for those students who have
completed all assignments satisfactorily. Students will receive additional time to
complete assignments when they are absent due to illness and/or family
emergencies.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected written
assignments will count once.
2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice.
3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for the term
4. Points will be added or subtracted for homework assignments as stated above
Course Name:
Spanish 3
Level:
Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Spanish for Mastery 3 (Situaciones) text and corresponding workbook – (Units 1-12)
B. La Casa Embrujada (summer reading);
El Enredo (April vacation reading)
C. Selected cultural readings and literary excerpts.
Syllabus:
High-frequency, practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are introduced to develop the
students’ ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in everyday culturally based situations.
1st Quarter:
Review of summer assignment – Diary and Spanish novel
Assessment Tools:
• Summer diary: Exam grade
• La Casa Embrujada – Summer work: Exam grade
Repaso General
Review, reinforcement and expansion of general vocabulary and pronunciation rules
learned in Spanish 1&2 .Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs and
expressions with tener and dar.
Assessment Tools:
• Exam on Present Tense (vocabulary and verbs): objective, fill-ins
• Exam on all aspects of numbers and interrogative words: objective, fill-ins, short
answer questions
Unidad 1 – Soy lo que soy
Physical description of oneself & others
20 Spanish speaking countries (mapwork, capitals & nationalities)
Nouns, adjectives, definite and indefinite articles, ser vs. estar
Literary Reading – “Una hija singular” by Juan Carlos Moreno
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 1 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 1 Vocabulary Exam: objective, fill-ins, directed dialogue, writing sample
• Unit 1 Grammar/Literary Reading Exam: objective, oral comprehension, short answer
questions. open ended questions
• Skit: Una Entrevista
Unidad 2 – La rutina diaria
Daily routine and activities
The human body
Holiday vocabulary -El Día de La Raza– el 12 de octubre
Present tense of the stem changing verbs, reflexive verbs, and progressive tense;
impersonal “se”, acabar de / ir a + infinitivo
Literary Reading – “No hay que complicar la felicidad” by Marco Denevi
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 2 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 2 Vocabulary Exam: objective, question/answer, directed dialogue, picture
description, writing sample
• Unit 2 Grammar/Literary Reading Exam:Objective, fill-ins, short answers
2nd Quarter:
Unidad 3 – La vida doméstica
Household chores (cleaning the house, gardening, caring for pets, doing the laundry)
Asking for assistance ~ accepting and rejecting assistance
Holiday Vocabulary – El Día de Los Muertos – el 2 de noviembre
Formation of present subjunctive (regular and irregular verbs); use of present subjunctive
in noun clauses, with impersonal expressions & verbs of doubt, with verbs of belief and
certainty; and indicative vs. subjunctive, vs. infinitive
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 3 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 3 Vocabulary Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers, writing sample
• Unit 3 Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers
Unidad 4 –Por la ciudad
Getting around town ~ directions, places in the city, inside a building
Holiday Vocabulary – El Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving)
Formation of commands (Ud., Uds., tú & vosotros - Aff. & Neg.); adverbs of prepositions
of place; por/para
Holiday vocabulary and traditions – La Navidad – 25 de diciembre
Literary Reading – “Las aventuras de Juan Bobo” a Mexican folkloric story
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 4 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 4 Vocabulary Exam: objective, fill-ins, directed dialogue, writing sample
• Unit 4 Grammar/Literary Reading Exam: objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions,
writing sample
Unidad 5 – El fin de semana
Cultural/ leisure time / sports activities
Making, accepting and rejecting invitations
Preterite tense ( regular and irregular verbs) ; affirmative and negative expressions;
present tense with desde and desde hace
Literary Reading – “Signos de puntuación” by Luic C. Infante
Assessments Tools:
• Unit 5 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 5 Vocabulary and Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, directed dialogue, open
ended questions, writing sample
Unidad 6 – De vaccaciones
Outddor recreational activities in the country, mountain, or seashore; time and
weather conditions; mishaps and accidents.
Imperfect tense; preterite vs. imperfect tense; adverbs of time.
Literary Reading – “Una carta a Dios” by Gregorio López y Fuentes
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 6 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 6 Vocabulary, Grammar, and Literary Reading Exam: objective, fill-ins, open
ended questions, writing sample
Repaso para: Mid Year Exam
Unidad 1-6: Vocabulario, Gramática, Conversaciones Dirigidas
La Navidad Vocabulario
Assessment Tools:
• Mid Year Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues,
writing samples
3rd Quarter:
Unidad 7 – ¡ Buen Provecho!
Foods and meals
Ordering in a restaurant
Shopping for food
Holiday vocabulary – El Día de Los Enamorados (Feb.14)
Past participles; present perfect tense; gustar and verbs like gustar
Pronouns – subject, prepositional, direct object, indirect object
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 7 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 7 Vocabulary Exam: objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed dialogue,
writing sample
• Unit 7 Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers
• Project: cooking demonstration or a restaurant skit.
Unidad 8 – La Salud
Medical and dental vocabulary
In the doctor’s/dentist’s office
In the hospital
Use of present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt; use of present subjunctive
after relative pronouns; formation and use of present perfect subjunctive
Holiday Vocabulary – La Pascua (Easter)
Literary reading – “El Zorro que se hizo el muerto” by Don Juan Manuel
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 8 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation, literary reading
• Unit 8 Vocabulary, Grammar, and Literary Reading Exam: objective, fill-ins, openended questions, writing sample
Repaso para: National Spanish Exams
Do and review four practice exams
Assessment Tools:
• National Spanish Exam (given the second week of March): oral comprehension,
reading comprehension
Movie: La Catrina (14 episodes ~ telenovela)
Assessment Tools:
• Viewing packet- information to be filled in during watching of the movie
• Major paper in Spanish due on the movie: summary, character sketches, evaluation
4th Quarter:
Unidad 9 – Siga la Moda
Clothing, shoes, and accessories vocabulary
Describing clothes with details (materials, fit, sizes, etc.)
Shopping for clothes/shoes
Use of adjectives as nouns; demonstrative adjectives and pronouns; possessive adjectives
and nouns; comparison and superlative of adjectives
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 9 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
•
Unit 9 Vocabulary and Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, short answers, descriptions,
writing sample
•
Project: Fashion Show
Supplementary Reading (given over April vacation): El Enredo ~ a mystery novel set
in Barcelona and Pamplona, Spain
Assessment Tools:
Exam: oral comprehension, short answers, character sketches, open-ended questions,
cultural essay
Unidad 10 – Buen Viaje
Travel – car, train, and plane
Making reservations
Formation and use of the future tense, the conditional tense, the past perfect tense, and the
future perfect tense
Literary Reading – El Abanico
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 10 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 10 Vocabulary , Grammar, Literary Reading Exam : objective, fill-ins, short
answers, writing sample
Unidad 11 – En el hotel
Types of hotels and lodgings
Hotel personnel
Making hotel reservations
Requesting hotel services
Al + infinitive; use of infinitive after certain prepositions; use of subjunctive in adverbial
clauses; subjunctive vs. indicative with cuando
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 11 Language Lab: oral comprehension
• Unit 11 Vocabulary and Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions,
writing sample
Unidad 12 – Hogar, dulce hogar
Types of housing
Rooms and parts of a house
Furniture and appliances
Home maintenance activities
Formation and uses of the past subjunctive; contrary to fact (If) clauses
Literary Reading – El Amante Corto de Vista
Assessment Tools:
• Unit 12 Language Lab: oral comprehension, dictation
• Unit 12 Vocabulary and Grammar Exam: objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions,
writing sample
• Project or paper on “Mi Casa”
Repaso para: Final Exam
Unidad 8-12: vocabulario, gramática, conversaciones dirigidas, lectura literaria(12)
Assessment Tools:
• Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed dialogues,
writing samples
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will average between 30 and 45 minutes each night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected
to be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late daily homework will receive a 0 credit. Graded
compositions and/or projects will lose 10 points for each day that they are late. There are obvious exceptions to this
homework policy for illness, emergencies, etc, that must be substantiated with me.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1.) Quizzes (written and oral), compositions, oral presentations, language lab quizzes, and other corrected
written assignments will count once.
2.) Exams, major skits and projects, and homework average will count twice.
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term
Course Name: Spanish 4
Level:
Standard
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones text and corresponding
workbook (Units 1-7)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and verb review
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity
Assessment: Interview - ¿Quién soy yo?
Introductions
Self-description
Use of SER v. ESTAR
Assessment: Letter of introduction to host
family in Spanish-speaking country
Additional assessments on Unit 1:
Written test - Unit 1 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins,
matching, spelling)
Written test - Unit 1 grammar (fill ins, multiple choice)
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Video: Globe Trekkers - México
Assessment: Written review of video
Video series: La Catrina
Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video
vocabulary and expressions
2nd Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Unit 2: Personal care
Daily activities
Expressing movement
Getting someone’s attention
Apologizing
Assessment: Written test - Unit 2 vocabulary
(word meaning, spelling, fill ins, multiple choice)
Stem-changing verbs
Reflexive verbs
Progressive tense
Assessment: Written test - Unit 1 verb use (verb
meaning, fill ins, questions to answer, verb
conjugation, multiple choice, translation)
Literary reading: “No hay que complicar la
felicidad”
Assessment: Written test (multiple choice,
open-ended question)
Additional assessments on Unit 2:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Unit 5: Social and cultural activities
Physical and sports activities
Making plans/extending, accepting, and
turning down invitations
Assessment: Written test - Unit 5 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling)
Preterite tense
Assessment: Written test (verb conjugation)
Additional assessments on Unit 5:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Video series: La Catrina
Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and
video vocabulary and expressions
General review for mid-term exam
Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural,
objective, and writing portions)
3rd Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Unit 6: Vacations – the pleasures and problems
At the beach, in the country, in the mountains
How to narrate an event
Assessment: Written test – Unit 6 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling)
Imperfect tense
Use of preterite v. imperfect
Assessment: Written test – Unit 6 verbs (verb
conjugation, fill ins)
Additional assessment on Unit 6:
Vacation postcard to a friend
Unit 3: Domestic chores
Household items
Asking for assistance
Giving and accepting thanks
Assessment: Written test – Unit 3 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling)
Formation of present subjunctive (regular and
irregular verbs)
Use of present subjunctive in noun clauses, with
impersonal expressions, verbs of doubt, with
verbs of belief and certainty
Indicative v. subjunctive, v. infinitive
Assessment: Querida Abby – advice letters
Additional assessments on Unit 3:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Video series: La Catrina
Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and
video vocabulary and expressions
4th Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Unit 4: Getting around town
Directions
Places in the city and inside a building
Assessment: Written test – Unit 4 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning)
Formation of commands
Adverbs and prepositions of place
Por v. para
Literary reading: Las aventuras de Juan Bobo
Assessment: Written test – Unit 4 grammar and reading
(multiple choice, fillins, formation of commands,
mini-dialogues)
Additional assessments on Unit 4:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Unit 7: Food and meals
Ordering in a restaurant
Shopping for food
Assessment: Written test – Unit 7 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, menu writing)
Past participles
Present perfect tense
Gustar and similar verbs
Pronouns (subject, prepositional, direct object,
indirect object)
Assessment: Written test – Present perfect (verb
conjugation) Note: Other items are covered on exam.
Additional assessments on Unit 7:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Video series: La Catrina
Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and
video vocabulary and expressions
General review for final exam
Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and
writing portions)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams, written and oral
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework/Classwork
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be
spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written
homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time.
Unexcused late homework will receive half or no credit.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes (written and oral), oral presentations, and other corrected
written assignments will count once.
2. Tests, major skits and projects, and homework average
will count twice.
3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name: Spanish 4
Teacher Name: Señor Rojas
Level:
Standard
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Spanish for Mastery 3 - Situaciones text and corresponding
workbook (Units 1-7)
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and verb review
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Unit 1: Learning about one’s identity
Assessment: Interview - ¿Quién soy yo?
Introductions
Self-description
Use of SER v. ESTAR
Assessment: Letter of introduction to host
family in Spanish-speaking country
Additional assessments on Unit 1:
Written test - Unit 1 vocabulary (multiple choice, fill ins,
matching, spelling)
Written test - Unit 1 grammar (fill ins, multiple choice)
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Video: Globe Trekkers - México
Assessment: Written review of video
Video series: La Catrina
Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and video
vocabulary and expressions
2nd Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Unit 2: Personal care
Daily activities
Expressing movement
Getting someone’s attention
Apologizing
Assessment: Written test - Unit 2 vocabulary
(word meaning, spelling, fill ins, multiple choice)
Stem-changing verbs
Reflexive verbs
Progressive tense
Assessment: Written test - Unit 1 verb use (verb
meaning, fill ins, questions to answer, verb
conjugation, multiple choice, translation)
Literary reading: “No hay que complicar la
felicidad”
Assessment: Written test (multiple choice,
open-ended question)
Additional assessments on Unit 2:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Unit 5: Social and cultural activities
Physical and sports activities
Making plans/extending, accepting, and
turning down invitations
Assessment: Written test - Unit 5 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling)
Preterite tense
Assessment: Written test (verb conjugation)
Additional assessments on Unit 5:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Video series: La Catrina
Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and
video vocabulary and expressions
General review for mid-term exam
Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural,
objective, and writing portions)
3rd Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Unit 6: Vacations – the pleasures and problems
At the beach, in the country, in the mountains
How to narrate an event
Assessment: Written test – Unit 6 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling)
Imperfect tense
Use of preterite v. imperfect
Assessment: Written test – Unit 6 verbs (verb
conjugation, fill ins)
Additional assessment on Unit 6:
Vacation postcard to a friend
Unit 3: Domestic chores
Household items
Asking for assistance
Giving and accepting thanks
Assessment: Written test – Unit 3 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, spelling)
Formation of present subjunctive (regular and
irregular verbs)
Use of present subjunctive in noun clauses, with
impersonal expressions, verbs of doubt, with
verbs of belief and certainty
Indicative v. subjunctive, v. infinitive
Assessment: Querida Abby – advice letters
Additional assessments on Unit 3:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Video series: La Catrina
Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and
video vocabulary and expressions
4th Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Unit 4: Getting around town
Directions
Places in the city and inside a building
Assessment: Written test – Unit 4 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning)
Formation of commands
Adverbs and prepositions of place
Por v. para
Literary reading: Las aventuras de Juan Bobo
Assessment: Written test – Unit 4 grammar and reading
(multiple choice, fillins, formation of commands,
mini-dialogues)
Additional assessments on Unit 4:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Unit 7: Food and meals
Ordering in a restaurant
Shopping for food
Assessment: Written test – Unit 7 vocabulary
(multiple choice, fill ins, word meaning, menu writing)
Past participles
Present perfect tense
Gustar and similar verbs
Pronouns (subject, prepositional, direct object,
indirect object)
Assessment: Written test – Present perfect (verb
conjugation) Note: Other items are covered on exam.
Additional assessments on Unit 7:
Original paired written conversation
Oral presentation of original conversation
Video series: La Catrina
Assessment: Translation of plot summaries and
video vocabulary and expressions
General review for final exam
Assessment: Final exam (oral, aural, objective, and
writing portions)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams, written and oral
Essays
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework/Classwork
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 20 minutes a night should be spent on
homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written homework is expected to
be legible, complete, and done on time. Unexcused late homework will not be accepted.
A homework grade will be calculated, awarding points for each completed assignment
with the total possible points equaling one hundred. All written and oral in class activities
count towards the class participation grade
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
Homework:
Students lose 3 to 5 points uncompleted homework
Exam
One exam after each chapter
Quizzes
4 quizzes
one exam
Class Participation
Students will loose 3to5 points in each class when their
participation is poor
Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
.
Course Name:
Spanish 4
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Spanish for Mastery 3 (Situaciones) text and corresponding workbook - (Units
8 - 14)
B. Ya Veras - Supplementary cultural readings
Syllabus:
High frequency practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are
introduced to develop the student's ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing in everyday situations. Insights and deeper cultural understanding are cultivated
through a more in-depth cultural study.
1st Quarter:
Comprehensive review of vocabulary and verb tenses of Spanish 1, 2, and 3.
Unidad 8 - La Salud
Medical and dental vocabulary
In the doctor's/dentist's office
In the hospital
Use of the present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt;
use of present subjunctive after relative pronouns; formation and
use of present perfect ssubjunctive
Introduction to Hispanic music
Assessment Tools:
Review Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Unit 8 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open ended questions, directed
dialog
Unit 8 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- " En El Consultorio del Medico" memorized, dramatized dialogue
2nd Quarter: Unidad 9 - Siga la Moda
Clothing, shoes, and accessories vocabulary
Describing clothes with details(materials, fit,sizes,etc.)
Shopping for clothes/shoes
Use of adjectives as nouns; demonstrative adjectives
and pronouns;possessive adjectives and nouns; comparison
and superlative of adjectives
Cultural celebration and study of Dia de los Muertos
Study of Hispanic music continued
Assessment Tools:
Unit 9 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed
dialogue
Unit 9 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- " Un Espectaculo de Moda" original,
dramatized, fashion show
Unidad 10- Buen Viaje
Travel- by car, train, and plane
Making reservations
Formation and use of the future tense, the condtional tense, the past perfect,
and the future perfect
Cultural celebration and study of Navidad en el Mundo Hispano
Assessment Tools:
Unit 10 Vocabulary Exam - objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directeddialogue
Unit 10 Grammar Exm- objective, fill-ins, opened questions
Classroom Presentation- Directed, memorized, dialogue
Comprehensive Review: Mid-Year Exam
Unidades 8, 9, 10 + Reviewed material
Vocabulario, gramatica, y informacion cultural
Assessment Tools:
Mid-Year Exam : oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed
dialogues, writing samples
3rd Quarter:
Unidad 11 - En el Hotel
Types of hotels and lodging
Hotel personnel
Making hotel reservations and requesting hotel services
Al + infinitive; use of infinitive after certain prepositions; use of subjunctive
in adverbial clauses; subjunctive vs. indicative with cuando
Feature length film in Spanish: La Historia Oficial or De Eso No Se Habla
Assessment Tools:
Unit 11 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Unit 11 Grammar Exam - objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, writing
sample
Classroom Presentation- Directed, memorized dialogue
Written opened ended responses to questions on feature film
Unidad 12- Hogar, Dulce Hogar
Types of Housing
Rooms and parts of a house
Furniture and appliances
Home maintenance activities
Formation and uses of the past subjunctive; contrary to fact (If) Clauses
Assessment Tools:
Unit 12 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed
dialogue
Unit 12 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Project- La Casa de Mis Suenos - Illustrated description of the student's dreamhouse
4th Quarter
Unidad 13 - Aqui Se Arregla
Fixing up the home
Audiovisual and sound equipment for the home
Parts of the car and repairing the car
Passive voice and active voice vs. passive voice
Construction of ser and estar with past participle
Construction of se + verb
Assessment Tools:
Unit 13 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins,open ended questions, directed
dialogue
Unit 13 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Cultural Studies Unit- El Arte del Mundo Hispano
Study of Mexican Mural Art with focus on works of Diego Rivera and Frida
Kahlo
Overview of Spanish Art with focus on works of
Diego Velasquez, Francisco Goya, El Greco,
Pablo Picasso,and Salvador Dali
Assessment Tools:
Class Discussion- Oral questions and answers
Project- Students will research a Hispanic artist and answer a series of
questions in Spanish about that artist
Oral Presentation- If time permits, students will present their findings, with
illustrations, to the class
Review for Final Exam
Unidad 11, 12, 13 and Cultural Material
Vocabulario, gramatica, y informacion cultural
Assessment Tools:
Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed
dialogues, writing samples
Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy:
Homework will average between 30 and 45 minutes each night. It is an integral
part of this course and is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late
daily homework will receive O credit. One point will be deducted from the final
grade-point average for each 0 received. Conversely 2 points will be added to the
final grade for those students who have completed all assignments satisfactorily.
Students will receive additional time to complete assignments when they are
absent due to illness and/or family emergencies.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes (written and oral), compositions, oral presentations, and other
corrected assignments will count once
2. Exams, major skits and projects will count twice
3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term
4. Points will be added or subtracted for homework assignments as stated
above
Course Name:
Spanish 4AP
Level: Advanced
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Una Vez Más
B. Francisco García Pavón, El Carnaval
C. Ana María Matute, Historias de la Artámila
D. Victor Ruíz Iriarte, El carrusell
E. Antonio Buero Vallejo, En la ardiente oscuridad
F. Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quijote de La Mancha
G. Feature Film
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Spain and its History: A study of Spain and its people with an overview of the
history, concentrating on the modern era...
Assessment:
• Written test which includes map identifications, objective fill- ins and
matching, and open –ended responses
• Oral and Visual presentations on the major cities of Spain
El carnaval by Francisco García Pavón
Assessment:
• Evaluation of summer work, focusing on completeness of responses as well as
accuracy.
• Written Test , includes objective fill-ins and open-ended responses
Historias de la Artámila by Ana María Matute
Assessment:
• Written Tests on the four stories read by class. Tests are a combination of
objective questions and open-ended responses.
• Essays: Reactions to the social and historical questions posed in these stories
• Cooperative oral presentation on an additional story by Ana María Matute
Una Vez Más: Chapters 1 and 2 : Grammar Review of present tense, ser and estar,
gerunds and past participles, passive voice and commands, present perfect tense,
preterite and imperfect tenses, past perfect tense
Assessment:
• Objective fill-in and sentence completion tests
• Essays designed to demonstrate students’ ability to use the present and past
tenses.
2nd Quarter:
History of Spain: continuation of study on Spain with in depth discussion of the
Franco Regime.
Assessment:
• Written objective test including fill-ins, sentence completions, matching and
open-ended responses
• Oral and Visual Presentations on a famous historical character in Spanish
history
Current Events in Spain: On going Cultural Presentations taken from the Spanish
media via the internet
Assessment:
• Evaluation of oral presentation and accompanying written paper
El carrusell by Victor Ruiz Iriarte
Assessment:
• Written objective test which includes fill-ins, sentence completions and open
ended questions
• Essays written on the social and political implications of the novel
Una Vez Más: Chapters 3 and 4: Grammar Review of the future, future prefect,
conditional and conditional perfect tenses. Intense study of the subjunctive,
including the present, present perfect, imperfect and the past perfect tenses.
Assessment:
• Objective grammar tests based on the concepts in the lessons, includes fill-ins,
sentence completions, and short answer responses
• Essays designed to incorporate the future, conditional, and subjunctive tenses.
Midterm Exam
• A Comprehensive Exam based on the literature and cultural units of the first
semester, as well as the grammatical structures of lessons 1-4 of Una Vez Mas.
The test assesses the listening, reading and writing skills of the students. It
consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions
and writing samples
3rd Quarter:
Feature Film
Viewing one of the many internationally well known films in Spanish. Selected film will
have historical, political or thematic relevance to course work. Recent films included: Los
Hombres Armados, La Historia Oficial, El Hijo de la Novia
Assessment:
• Reaction Paper based on issues presented in film
• Opportunity for Cultural Presentation based on film
En la Ardiente Oscuridad by Antonio Buero Vallejo
Assessment:
• Written Objective Tests for each act which will include fill-ins, short response
questions, and open ended questions.
• Thematic essays
• Group Presentation of Play
Una Vez Más: Chapters 5 and 6: Grammar Review of articles, formation of plurals,
irregular gender formations, subject pronouns, object pronouns and prepositional
pronouns, and pronoun placement in sentence
Assessment:
• Objective fill-in, sentence completion and short answer response test
Preparation for the National Spanish Exam
4th Quarter:
Una Vez Más: Chapters 7 and 8: Grammar Review of possessive adjectives and pronouns,
demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, interrogative words and exclamatory expressions
Assessment:
• Objective fill-in, sentence completion and short answer response questions
Don Quijote de La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, edited version for high school use
Assessment:
• Written Test which includes objective questions, short response answers and
writing sample
• Essays based on themes presented in work
Final Exam
• A Comprehensive Exam based on the literature and cultural units of the second
semester, as well as the grammatical structures of lessons 5-8 of Una Vez Mas.
The test assesses the listening, reading and writing skills of the students. It
consists of multiple choice questions, fill-ins, short answer response questions
and writing samples
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Norm reformed tests
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will average 30-45 minutes a night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected
to be legible, complete and done on time. Except for illness or other extenuating circumstances,
homework will not be accepted late.
Assessment of the students’ work and progress will be given at the completion of each unit.
Students will have textbook generated tests for the grammar lessons, and teacher generated tests for the
literature and cultural units. Essays and other written assignments will be valued as a test grade.
Throughout the course oral presentations will be required and will be assessed a test value.
Midterm and final exams equal one fourth of the second and fourth terms’ grade.
Course Name:
Spanish 5
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
A. Spanish for Mastery 3 (Situaciones) text and corresponding workbook - (Units
8 - 14)
B. Ya Veras - Supplementary cultural readings
Syllabus:
High frequency practical vocabulary and corresponding linguistic structures are
introduced to develop the student's ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing in everyday situations. Insights and deeper cultural understanding are cultivated
through a more in-depth cultural study.
1st Quarter:
Comprehensive review of vocabulary and verb tenses of Spanish 1, 2, and 3.
Unidad 8 - La Salud
Medical and dental vocabulary
In the doctor's/dentist's office
In the hospital
Use of the present subjunctive with verbs of emotions and doubt;
use of present subjunctive after relative pronouns; formation and
use of present perfect ssubjunctive
Introduction to Hispanic music
Assessment Tools:
Review Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Unit 8 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open ended questions, directed
dialog
Unit 8 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- " En El Consultorio del Medico" memorized, dramatized dialogue
2nd Quarter: Unidad 9 - Siga la Moda
Clothing, shoes, and accessories vocabulary
Describing clothes with details(materials, fit,sizes,etc.)
Shopping for clothes/shoes
Use of adjectives as nouns; demonstrative adjectives
and pronouns;possessive adjectives and nouns; comparison
and superlative of adjectives
Cultural celebration and study of Dia de los Muertos
Study of Hispanic music continued
Assessment Tools:
Unit 9 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed
dialogue
Unit 9 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Video Presentation or Classroom Skit- " Un Espectaculo de Moda" original,
dramatized, fashion show
Unidad 10- Buen Viaje
Travel- by car, train, and plane
Making reservations
Formation and use of the future tense, the condtional tense, the past perfect,
and the future perfect
Cultural celebration and study of Navidad en el Mundo Hispano
Assessment Tools:
Unit 10 Vocabulary Exam - objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directeddialogue
Unit 10 Grammar Exm- objective, fill-ins, opened questions
Classroom Presentation- Directed, memorized, dialogue
Comprehensive Review: Mid-Year Exam
Unidades 8, 9, 10 + Reviewed material
Vocabulario, gramatica, y informacion cultural
Assessment Tools:
Mid-Year Exam : oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed
dialogues, writing samples
3rd Quarter:
Unidad 11 - En el Hotel
Types of hotels and lodging
Hotel personnel
Making hotel reservations and requesting hotel services
Al + infinitive; use of infinitive after certain prepositions; use of subjunctive
in adverbial clauses; subjunctive vs. indicative with cuando
Feature length film in Spanish: La Historia Oficial or De Eso No Se Habla
Assessment Tools:
Unit 11 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Unit 11 Grammar Exam - objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, writing
sample
Classroom Presentation- Directed, memorized dialogue
Written opened ended responses to questions on feature film
Unidad 12- Hogar, Dulce Hogar
Types of Housing
Rooms and parts of a house
Furniture and appliances
Home maintenance activities
Formation and uses of the past subjunctive; contrary to fact (If) Clauses
Assessment Tools:
Unit 12 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions, directed
dialogue
Unit 12 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Project- La Casa de Mis Suenos - Illustrated description of the student's dreamhouse
4th Quarter
Unidad 13 - Aqui Se Arregla
Fixing up the home
Audiovisual and sound equipment for the home
Parts of the car and repairing the car
Passive voice and active voice vs. passive voice
Construction of ser and estar with past participle
Construction of se + verb
Assessment Tools:
Unit 13 Vocabulary Exam- objective, fill-ins,open ended questions, directed
dialogue
Unit 13 Grammar Exam- objective, fill-ins, open-ended questions
Cultural Studies Unit- El Arte del Mundo Hispano
Study of Mexican Mural Art with focus on works of Diego Rivera and Frida
Kahlo
Overview of Spanish Art with focus on works of
Diego Velasquez, Francisco Goya, El Greco,
Pablo Picasso,and Salvador Dali
Assessment Tools:
Class Discussion- Oral questions and answers
Project- Students will research a Hispanic artist and answer a series of
questions in Spanish about that artist
Oral Presentation- If time permits, students will present their findings, with
illustrations, to the class
Review for Final Exam
Unidad 11, 12, 13 and Cultural Material
Vocabulario, gramatica, y informacion cultural
Assessment Tools:
Final Exam: oral comprehension, objective questions, fill-ins, directed
dialogues, writing samples
Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Grading Policy:
Homework will average between 30 and 45 minutes each night. It is an integral
part of this course and is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time. Late
daily homework will receive O credit. One point will be deducted from the final
grade-point average for each 0 received. Conversely 2 points will be added to the
final grade for those students who have completed all assignments satisfactorily.
Students will receive additional time to complete assignments when they are
absent due to illness and/or family emergencies.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes (written and oral), compositions, oral presentations, and other
corrected assignments will count once
2. Exams, major skits and projects will count twice
3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term
4. Points will be added or subtracted for homework assignments as stated
above
Course Name: Spanish 5
Level: Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Situaciones
Álbum
Terminemos el cuento
Una vez más
La casa en Mango Street
Cuando era puertorriqueña
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
General vocabulary and verb review
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly oral
presentations made by individual students
Short stories: "El amante corto de vista"
"El abanico"
"El décimo"
Assessment: Written test combining objective and
open-ended questions on each story
Short story: ¡Hola! ¿Eres Luis?
Assessment: Writing an original ending to the story
Video: Globe Trekkers – México
Assessment: Written review of the video
Grammar: Unit 1: Present indicative, “ser” and “estar,”
gerund, past participle, passive voice, imperative;
Unit 2: Present perfect, preterite, imperfect, pluperfect,
passive voice
Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and
correct use of the verb forms and tenses on each unit
2nd Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly
presentations made by individual students;
Oral presentation on topic of student's choice
Novel: La casa en Mango Street
Assessment: Objective quizzes
Journals
Personal vignette writing
Grammar: Unit 3: Future, future perfect, conditional,
conditional perfect tenses
Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and
correct use of the verb tenses
General review for mid-term exam
Assessment: Mid-term exam (oral, aural, objective, and
writing portions)
3rd Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly
presentations made by individual students
Novel: La casa en Mango Street
Assessment: Objective quizzes
Journals
Personal vignette writing
Personal memoir project
Oral presentation of above project
Video: En el tiempo de las mariposas
Assessment: Written analysis/evaluation of video
Grammar: Unit 4: The subjunctive (present, present
perfect, imperfect, pluperfect)
Assessment: Written test combining the conjugation and
correct use of the subjunctive
4th Quarter:
Ongoing vocabulary and grammar development
Assessment: "Cuéntanos algo" - Short weekly
presentations made by individual students;
Oral presentation on topic of student’s choice
Autobiography: Cuando era puertorriqueña
Assessment: Objective quizzes
Journals
Personal writings
Video: Cuando era puertorriqueña
Assessment: Written analysis/evaluation of video
Grammar: Further units of Una vez más to be decided on
depending on student needs
Assessment: Written tests/quizzes (format to be
announced)
Final exam project
Assessment: Written autobiography
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams, written and oral
Essays
Autobiography
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays/writings
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Homework/Grading Policy: Approximately 30 minutes a night should be
spent on homework, which is an integral part of this course. All written
homework is expected to be legible, complete, and done on time.
Unexcused late homework will not be accepted.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes, minor oral presentations, and other corrected
written assignments will count once.
2. Tests, major skits, oral presentations and projects, and
homework average will count twice.
3. Mid-term and final exams will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
Course Name:
Spanish 5
Level:
Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Prosa moderna del mundo hispánico,
Conexiones (grammar & vocabulary)
Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing
2nd edition (anthology)
for the Language Examination
Antonio Skármeta, No pasó nada
Rodney T. Rodríguez, Momentos
Federico García Lorca, La casa de
Bernarda Alba
cumbres de las literaturas hispánicas
José María Sánchez Silva, Marcelino Pan y Vino
Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Literature: José María Sánchez Silva, Marcelino Pan y Vino
Assessment Tools:
• Marcelino Pan y Vino – open-ended and objective packet completed over the
summer
• Open-ended in-class essay on Marcelino Pan y Vino
Conexiones, Chapters 1-2: Review of the Preterite & Imperfect Past Tenses,
Review of the Future Tense, Review of the Present Subjunctive
Assessment Tools:
• Oral & written project on the Preterite & Imperfect Tenses
• Objective test on the Future Tense & the Present Subjunctive
Literature: Alejandro Casona, La dama del alba
Assessment Tools:
• Open-ended exam on Acts 1 and 2 of La dama del alba
• Open-ended exam on Acts 3 and 4 of La dama del alba
Additional Assessment Tools:
• Summer Diary: Open-ended essays
• Impromptu writing assignments: essays written in class that are graded
according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines
• Language Lab – Oral Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from
Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination.
Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines.
2nd Quarter:
Literature: Federico García Lorca, La casa de Bernarda Alba
Assessment Tools:
• Open-ended exam on entire play (Acts 1, 2, and 3) of La casa de Bernarda
Alba
Conexiones, Chapters 3 & 4: Review of Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns,
review of the verb Gustar, Review of Reflexive Constructions, Review of the
Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions, Review of Agreement, Form, &
Position of Adjectives
Assessment Tools:
• Objective test on Direct & Indirect Object Pronouns & the verb Gustar
• Objective test on Reflexive Constructions & the Present Perfect Tense
• Objective test on the Present Subjunctive, Formal & Informal Commands, &
Comparative & Superlative Expressions
Additional Assessment Tools:
• Impromptu writing assignments: essays written in class that are graded
according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines
• Language Lab – Oral Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from
Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination.
Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines.
Review of the 1st and 2nd Quarters: Marcelino Pan y Vino, La dama del alba, La
casa de Bernarda Alba, Conexiones Chapters 1-4
Assessment Tools:
• Midterm Exam: Listening comprehension, speech samples (picture description
and directed response questions), reading comprehension, fill-in-the-blank,
writing sample, scantron
3rd Quarter:
Literature: Selected readings from Momentos cumbres de las literaturas hispánicas
Assessment Tools:
• Open-ended exam on selected readings from Momentos cumbres de las
literaturas hispánicas
Literature: Selected short stories from Prosa moderna del mundo hispánico
(anthology)
Assessment Tools:
• Open-ended exam on selected short stories from Prosa moderna del mundo
hispánico
Conexiones, Chapters 5, 6, & 7: Review of the Subjunctive in Adjective Clauses,
Review of the Future Perfect & Pluperfect Tenses, Review of Comparatives and
Superlatives, Review of the Subjunctive in Adverbial Clauses, Review of Formal
& Informal Commands, Por & Para
Assessment Tools:
• Objective Test on the Subjunctive in Adjective Clauses & the Future Perfect
and Pluperfect Tenses
• Objective Test on the Subjunctive in Adverbial Clauses & Formal & Informal
Commands
• Objective Quiz on Por & Para
Additional Assessment Tools:
• Impromptu writing assignments: essays written in class that are graded
according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines
• Language Lab – Oral Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from
Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination.
Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines.
4th Quarter:
Conexiones, Chapters 8 & 9: Imperfect Subjunctive, Conditional Tense,
Subjunctive in “Si” clauses, Pluperfect Subjunctive
Assessment Tools:
• Objective Test on the Imperfect Subjunctive, the Conditional Tense, & the
Subjunctive in “Si” clauses
Literature: Antonio Skármeta, No pasó nada
Assessment Tools:
• Final Research Paper in Spanish on a literary or historic topic chosen in
consultation with teacher
Additional Assessment Tools:
•
•
Impromptu writing assignments: essays written in class that are graded
according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines
Language Lab – Oral Comprehension and Speaking Assessments: taken from
Advanced Placement Spanish: Preparing for the Language Examination.
Graded according to Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam guidelines.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Video tapings
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will average 30-45 minutes a night. It is an integral part of this course and is expected to be
legible, complete, and done on time. Late homework will not be accepted.
The final grade for the term will be based on the following:
1. Quizzes (written and oral), compositions, oral presentations, and other corrected written assignments
will count once.
2. Exams, major projects, and homework average will count twice.
Mid-term exam and final paper will count ¼ of the grade for that term.
History Syllabi
Course Name:
American
Development
Level: Standard
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Barth, Gunther P. The Rise if the Modern City, 1980
Dawlay, Alan. Struggle for Justice , 1992
Foner, Eric. Reconstruction, 1988
Hofstaidar, Richard. The Age of Reform, 1955
Keller, Morton. Affairs of State, 1977
Krauts, L.M. The Huddled Masses 1982
Misa, Thomas J. A Nation of Steel, 1995
Montgomery, David. The Fall of the House of Labor, 1987
Woodwards, C. Van. Origin of the New South
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: N/A
2nd Quarter: N/A
3rd Quarter: I. The Civil War and Reconstruction (1850 to 1877)
A. A nation divided; the failed attempts at compromise over slavery
B. Abraham Lincoln; beliefs, election; secession and war
C. Leaders, deciding factors, turning points, and human toll of the Civil War
D. Emancipation Proclamation; the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
E. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Second Inaugural, and assassination
F. Reconstruction: aims, obstacles, and phases
• Tests
• Quizzes
• Research Paper
• Homework
th
4 Quarter:
II. The Advent of Modern America (1865 to 1920)
A. Changes and constraints for African-Americans; Plessy v. Ferguson
B. Industrial expansion; inventions, resources, government support
C. Modern business: corporation, banking, stock exchange; the Gospel of Wealth
D. Organizing 19th century labor; aims, strikes, and obstacles
E. New immigration and migration; life in growing American cities
F. Crises and losses on American farms; the Populist movement
G. The United States as World Power; the Spanish-American War
H. Progressivism; results and limits; Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson
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•
•
Tests
Quizzes
Research Paper
•
Homework
]*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Map illustrations
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests = 30 %
Homework = 20%
Quizzes = 10%
Papers/ Projects= 20%
Notes = 10%
Class Participation/ Behavior = 10%
Course Name:
American
Development
Level: Honors
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Barth, Gunther P. The Rise if the Modern City, 1980
Dawlay, Alan. Struggle for Justice , 1992
Foner, Eric. Reconstruction, 1988
Hofstaidar, Richard. The Age of Reform, 1955
Keller, Morton. Affairs of State, 1977
Krauts, L.M. The Huddled Masses 1982
Misa, Thomas J. A Nation of Steel, 1995
Montgomery, David. The Fall of the House of Labor, 1987
Woodwards, C. Van. Origin of the New South
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: N/A
2nd Quarter: N/A
3rd Quarter: I. The Civil War and Reconstruction (1850 to 1877)
A. A nation divided; the failed attempts at compromise over slavery
B. Abraham Lincoln; beliefs, election; secession and war
C. Leaders, deciding factors, turning points, and human toll of the Civil War
D. Emancipation Proclamation; the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
E. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Second Inaugural, and assassination
F. Reconstruction: aims, obstacles, and phases
• Tests
• Quizzes
• Research Paper
• Projects
• Homework
• Journals
4th Quarter:
II. The Advent of Modern America (1865 to 1920)
A. Changes and constraints for African-Americans; Plessy v. Ferguson
B. Industrial expansion; inventions, resources, government support
C. Modern business: corporation, banking, stock exchange; the Gospel of Wealth
D. Organizing 19th century labor; aims, strikes, and obstacles
E. New immigration and migration; life in growing American cities
F. Crises and losses on American farms; the Populist movement
G. The United States as World Power; the Spanish-American War
H. Progressivism; results and limits; Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson
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•
•
•
•
Tests
Quizzes
Research Paper
Presentations of Paper/ Projects
Homework
Journals
]*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Map illustrations
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests = 35%
Homework = 15%
Quizzes = 20
Papers/ Projects= 20%
Class Participation/ Behavior = 5%
Journals= 5%
Course Name:
American
Development
Level:
Advanced
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Garraty, J. A. & Carnes C.C., The American Nation, Longman Inc. New York, 2000.
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Testing a New NationI.Age of Jackson: 1824-1840
A. Democratic change
B. Political development
C. American Nationalism
II.The Ferment of Reform: 1830-1860
A. Abolition movement
B. Women’s rights
C. Temperance
III.Territorial and Economic Expansion: 1830-1860
A. Sectional differences
B. Acquisition of Texas, Mexican Session , Oregon
IV. The Union in Peril: 1848-1860
A. Compromise of 1850
B. Ostend Manifesto
C. Kansas Nebraska Act
D. Election of 1860
V.The Civil War: 1861-1865
A. Nation divides
B. War plans and development
C. Lincoln’s problems
D. Action on land and sea
E. War on the Home fronts
D. Concluding Acts
VI.Reconstruction: 1863-1877
A. Presidential and Congressional plans
B. Radicals vs. Johnson
C. Dealing with Freedmen
D. Reconstruction Amendments
E. Reconstruction governments
F. Election of 1876 end of Reconstruction
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•
Topic tests - 60%
Vocabulary quizzes - 20%
Book Report and presentation project – 20%
2nd Quarter: Forging an Industrial Society
I.The Last West and The New south: 1865-1900
A. Ranches and cattle drives
B. Great Plains farming
C. Transcontinental Railroad
D. Mining and Oil
II.The Rise of Industrial America: 1865-1900
A.Industrial leaders
B. Role of invention
C.Organized Labor
D.Problems in the industrial society
III. The Growth of Cities and American Culture: 1865-1900
A. Immigration and its impact
B. Overcrowding and sanitation
C. Women’s issues
IV. National Politics in the Gilded Age: 1877-1900
A.Corruption
B.Populism
C. Politics of bossism
D. Presidents and Congress
V.Foreign Policy: 1865-1914
A. Latin American issues
B. American overseas empire
C.Opposition to imperialism
D.Open Door in China
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Topic Tests and Mid Year Exam – 50%
Vocabulary quizzes – 20%
Teaching Project – 30%
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Home work will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday
that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed
in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the
week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade.
Your grade will be based on: Tests / Quizzes / Projects / Homework / Class-work / Participation
Course Name:
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
AND POLITICS
Level: HONORS
Points:
5 Points
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Required Textbooks: American Government: James Q. Wilson and John J. DiIulio Jr.
Classroom Handouts
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Constitutional Underpinnings of United States Government
A.Considerations that influenced the formulation and adoption of the Constitution
B.Separation of powers
C.Federalism
D.Theories of democratic government
.Political beliefs and behaviors of individuals
A.Beliefs that citizens hold about their government and its leaders
B.Processes by which citizens learn about politics
C.The nature, sources, and consequences of public opinion
D.The ways in which citizens vote and otherwise participate in political life
E.Factors that influence citizens to differ from one another in terms of political beliefs and behaviors
Four Reaction papers 25%
Five Topic Tests
75%
2nd Quarter: .Political parties, interest groups, and mass media: mechanisms that facilitate the communication of
interests and preferences by like-minded citizens
A.Political parties and elections (including their functions, organization, historical development, and effects
on the political process)
B.Interest groups (including pacs)
1.The range of interests that are or are not represented
2.The activities of interest groups
3.The effects of interest groups on the political process
4.The unique characteristics and roles of pacs in the political process
C.The mass media
1.The functions and structures of the media
2.The impacts of media on politics
Three Topic Tests
100%
3rd Quarter: .Institutions of National Government: The Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the
federal courts
A.The major formal and informal institutional arrangements of powers
B.Relationships among these four institutions
C.Links between these institutions and political parties, interest groups, the media, subnational
governments, and public opinion
Two Reaction Papers 20%
One Research Paper 60%
Three Topic Tests
20%
4th Quarter: .Public policy
A.Policy making in a federal system
B.The formation of policy agenda
C.The role of institutions in the enactment of policy
D.The role of the bureaucracy and the courts in policy implementation and interpretation
E.Linkages between policy processes and the following:
1.Political institutions and federalism
2.Political parties
3.Interest groups
4.Public opinion
5.Elections
6.Policy networks
Civil liberties and civil rights
A.The development of civil liberties and civil rights by judicial interpretation
B.Knowledge of substantive rights and liberties
C.The impact of the Fourteenth Amendment on the constitutional development of rights and liberties
Four Topic Tests
Presentation
80%
20%
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Video tapings
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Field Experience
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests and quizzes 50%
Papers and essays 30%
Class participation 20%
Course Name:
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
AND POLITICS
Level: Advanced
Points:
5 Points
Placement
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Required Textbooks: American Government: James Q. Wilson and John J. DiIulio Jr.
Classroom Handouts
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Constitutional Underpinnings of United States Government
A.Considerations that influenced the formulation and adoption of the Constitution
B.Separation of powers
C.Federalism
D.Theories of democratic government
.Political beliefs and behaviors of individuals
A.Beliefs that citizens hold about their government and its leaders
B.Processes by which citizens learn about politics
C.The nature, sources, and consequences of public opinion
D.The ways in which citizens vote and otherwise participate in political life
E.Factors that influence citizens to differ from one another in terms of political beliefs and behaviors
Five Reaction papers 25%
One Research paper 50%
Five Topic tests
25%
2nd Quarter: .Political parties, interest groups, and mass media: mechanisms that facilitate the communication of
interests and preferences by like-minded citizens
A.Political parties and elections (including their functions, organization, historical development, and effects
on the political process)
B.Interest groups (including pacs)
1.The range of interests that are or are not represented
2.The activities of interest groups
3.The effects of interest groups on the political process
4.The unique characteristics and roles of pacs in the political process
C.The mass media
1.The functions and structures of the media
2.The impacts of media on politics
Five Reaction Papers 25%
Three Topic Tests
75%
3rd Quarter: .Institutions of National Government: The Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the
federal courts
A.The major formal and informal institutional arrangements of powers
B.Relationships among these four institutions
C.Links between these institutions and political parties, interest groups, the media, subnational
governments, and public opinion
Three Reaction Papers 20%
Two Research Papers 60%
Three Topic Tests
20%
4th Quarter: .Public policy
A.Policy making in a federal system
B.The formation of policy agenda
C.The role of institutions in the enactment of policy
D.The role of the bureaucracy and the courts in policy implementation and interpretation
E.Linkages between policy processes and the following:
1.Political institutions and federalism
2.Political parties
3.Interest groups
4.Public opinion
5.Elections
6.Policy networks
Civil liberties and civil rights
A.The development of civil liberties and civil rights by judicial interpretation
B.Knowledge of substantive rights and liberties
C.The impact of the Fourteenth Amendment on the constitutional development of rights and liberties
Three Reaction Papers 30%
Four Topic Tests
50%
Presentation
20%
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Video tapings
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Field Experience
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests and quizzes 50%
Papers and essays 30%
Class participation 20%
Course Name:
American
Nationhood
Level: Standard
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Boorstin, Daniel J. A History of the United States, Prentice Hall Co. Boston, 1999
I.
II.
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3rd Quarter: Settlements, Colonies, and Emerging American Identity(1600
to 1763)
A. Political, religious, and economic motives of European colonizers
B. Massachusetts town government, religion, and schooling in colonial
times.
C. Colonial era labor and the advent of North American slavery
D. Growing social and political divergence from England
The American Revolution: Creating a New Nation(1750 to 1815)
A. Events and interests behind the American Revolution
B. Leaders, turning points, and deciding factors of the Revolutionary War
C. The Anglo-American political heritage
D. The Constitution
E. The early Republic: Washington, Adams, Jefferson
Two chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Journalism / newspaper project
4th Quarter:
III.
Expansion, Reform, and Economic Growth(1800-1832)
A. Expansion and conflict: Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, The
evolution of the Supreme Court, & Jacksonian Democracy
B. Industrialization in new England: invention and enterprise
C. The Northern economic system: capital, industry, labor, trade
D. The Southern economic system: land, agriculture, slavery, trade
E. Pre-Civil War reformers: abolitionism; labor; women’s rights;
schooling
F. New immigrants; migration patterns; nativist hostility
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*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Two chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
End of Year Group-Lesson
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday
that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed
in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the
week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade.
Course Name:
American
Nationhood
Level
Honors
3017H
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Boorstin, Daniel J. A History of the United States
Various Outside Readings
I.
II.
III.
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3rd Quarter: Early America and Americans(Beginnings to 1650)
A. Native Americans: differing economics and politics; peace and war
B. Major European societies, rivalries; 15th and 16th century
explorations
C. First encounters between Americans and Europeans; the
consequences
D. Early English settlements; daily life in Massachusetts
Settlements, Colonies, and Emerging American Identity(1600 to 1763)
A. Political, religious, and economic motives of European colonizers
B. Massachusetts town government, religion, and schooling in colonial
times.
C. Colonial era labor and the advent of North American slavery
D. Growing social and political divergence from England
The American Revolution: Creating a New Nation(1750 to 1815)
A. Events and interests behind the American Revolution
B. Leaders, turning points, and deciding factors of the Revolutionary
War
C. The Anglo-American political heritage
D. The Constitution
E. The early Republic: Washington, Adams Jefferson
Expansion and conflict: Louisiana Purchase: War of 1812
Two chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Journalist Newspaper Project
4th Quarter:
IV.
V.
Expansion, Reform, and Economic Growth(1800-1861)
A. Evolution of the Supreme Court
B. Industrialization in new England: invention and enterprise
C. The Northern economic system: capital, industry, labor, trade
D. The Southern economic system: land, agriculture, slavery, trade
E. Pre-Civil War reformers: abolitionism; labor; women’s rights;
schooling
F. New immigrants; migration patterns; nativist hostility
The Civil War and Reconstruction(1850 to 1877)
A. A nation divided; the failed attempts at compromise over slavery
B. Abraham Lincoln; beliefs, election; secession and war
C. Leaders, deciding factors, turning points, and human toll of the
Civil War
D. Emancipation Proclamation; the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
E. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, Second Inaugural, and assassination
Reconstruction; aims, obstacles, and phases
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Two chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
End of Year Group-Lesson
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on
Monday that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework
must be passed in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are
absent any day of the week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade.
Course Name:
American Nat
Level: Advanced
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Perry, M & School, A. , History of the World: The Modern Era, Houghton Mifflin Co.
Boston, 1994
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
2nd Quarter:
3rd Quarter: Founding the New Nation 1500-1776:
American Life in the Seventeenth Century: 1607-1692
Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution: 1700-1775
The duel for North America: 1608- 1763
The Road to Revolution: 1763- 1775
America Secedes from the Empire: 1775-1783
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Two Unit tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Assigned Reading Test (Historical Novel or Nonfiction)
4th Quarter: Building a New Nation 1776-1840:
The Confederation and the Constitution: 1776-1790
Launching the New ship of State: 1789-1800
The Triumphs and Travails of Jeffersonian Democracy: 1800-1812
The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism:1812-1824
The Rise of Jacksonian Democracy: 1824-1830
Jacksonian Democracy at Flood Tide: 1830-1840
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Two Unit tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Book Report and presentation project (Current Events and Political Science Presentation)
*Assessment Tools:
(Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Tableaus
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Norm reformed tests
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Field Experience
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Internship
Technical Project
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Home work will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday
that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed
in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the
week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade.
Your grade will be based on: Tests / Quizzes / Projects / Homework / Class-work / Participation
Course Name:
Contemporary Issues
Level: Standard
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Media
Newspapers
Magazines
Selected book(s)
Internet materials
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: N/A
2nd Quarter: N/A
3rd Quarter: Review current events, list and explain issues which effect society and individuals.
• Political figures and events, foreign and domestic
• Social and cultural trends and their effects on society and
individuals
• Global conflicts and impacts
• Scientific and technological advances and impact on individuals and
society
• Artistic influences on individuals and society
Short opinion essays on topic analysis and discussion
Classroom debate
Notebook outline of readings
Projects and presentations
Oral Presentation
4th Quarter:
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Political figures and events, foreign and domestic
Social and cultural trends and their effects on society and
individuals
Global conflicts and impacts
Scientific and technological advances and impact on individuals and
society
Artistic influences on individuals and society
Short opinion essays on topic analysis and discussion
Classroom debate
Notebook outline of readings
Projects and presentations
*Assessment Tools:
(Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Essays 30%
Notebooks 20%
Homework 15%
Presentations and projects 25%
Classworks 10%
Course Name:
Contemporary Issues
Level: Honors
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Media
Newspapers
Magazines
Selected book(s)
Internet materials
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: N/A
2nd Quarter: N/A
3rd Quarter: Review current events, list and explain issues which effect society and individuals.
• Political figures and events, foreign and domestic
• Social and cultural trends and their effects on society and
individuals
• Global conflicts and impacts
• Scientific and technological advances and impact on individuals and
society
• Artistic influences on individuals and society
Short opinion essays on topic analysis and discussion
Classroom debate
Notebook outline of readings
Projects and presentations
Research Paper
4th Quarter:
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Political figures and events, foreign and domestic
Social and cultural trends and their effects on society and
individuals
Global conflicts and impacts
Scientific and technological advances and impact on individuals and
society
Artistic influences on individuals and society
Short opinion essays on topic analysis and discussion
Classroom debate
Notebook outline of readings
Projects and presentations
*Assessment Tools:
(Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Essays 40%
Notebooks 20%
Homework 15%
Presentations and projects 15%
Classworks 10%
Course Name:
Introduction to
Sociology
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Down to Earth Sociology by James Henslin, Seventh & Eigth edition
Videos:
“Conversations With A Gorrilla” PBS
“Breaking Away”
“Breakfast Club”
“The Wild Child” PBS
“Stand and Deliver”
“Mia Familia – My Family”
Syllabus:
3rd Quarter:
I.
The Development of Sociology and the Social Perspective
A. What is Sociology?
B. The Development of the Sociological perspective
C. Sociological Methods
II.
Culture
A. Components of Culture
B. Culture Variation
III.
Cultural Conformity and Adaptation
A. Values
B. Social Control
C. Social Change
IV.
Social Structure
A. Statuses Roles, Social Institutions
B. Structure of Groups
C. Types of Social Interaction
4th Quarter:
V.
Socialization
A. The Individual
B. Theories of Social Self
C. Agents of Socialization
Points:
2.5
VI.
Adolescence
A. Characteristics
B. Development
C. Problems of Adolescence
VII. Social Stratification
A. Types
B. Americans Class System
VIII. Social Institutions
A. Family
B. Economy and Politics
C. Education and Religion
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Presentations
Projects
Notebooks
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Essays
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests = 30 %
Homework = 20%
Quizzes = 10%
Papers/ Projects= 20%
Notes = 10%
Class Participation/ Behavior = 10%
Course Name:
LAW AND SOCIAL Level
RESPONSIBILITY
Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
ARBETMAN, LEE P. STREET LAW; A COURSE IN PRACTICAL LAW
Syllabus:
3rdQuarter:
I. INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM
A. 1. WHAT IS LAW/ KINDS OF LAW
B. CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
II. CONSUMER LAW
A. HOW LAWS PROTECT THE CONSUMER
III. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS
A. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
B. JUVENILE JUSTICE
ASSESSMENTS ;
1. ONE TEST FOR EACH TOPIC
2. ROLE PLAYING – MOCK TRIAL
3. FINAL EXAM FOR EACH TERM
4. ONE RESEARCH PAPER
5. CLASS PARTICIPATION ATTENDANCE
4th Quarter:
IV. FAMILY LAW
V. HOUSING LAW
A. CHOOSING A PLACE TO LIVE
VI. INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES
A. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES
ASSESSMENTS ;
6. ONE TEST FOR EACH TOPIC
7. ROLE PLAYING – MOCK TRIAL
8. FINAL EXAM FOR EACH TERM
9. ONE RESEARCH PAPER
10. CLASS PARTICIPATION
11. ATTENDANCE
Assessment Tools:
Points
2.5
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
[Type Here including your homework policy]
1. TESTS – 50 PERCENT
2. CLASS PARTICIPATION – 20 PERCENT
3. RESEARCH PAPER – 20 PERCENT
4. MOCK TRIAL – 5 PERCENT
5. ATTENDANCE – 5 PERCENT
Course Name:
Modern America
Level: Standard
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Foresman, Scott. A History of the United States American Voices, 1992
Loewen, James. Lies My Teacher Told Me, 1998
Zinn, Howard. A People’s History of the United States , 1980
Martin Luther King Speeches
New York Times Internet Database
Other Primary Sources
Films used
Truman
Memphis Belle
Saving Private Ryan
Malcolm X
Letters from Vietnam
Syllabus:
3rd Quarter:
I. The United States and Two World Wars (1914-1945)
A. World War I; causes, stages; American economic, military, political roles
B. The war, the peace: short- and long-term consequences for 20th century America
C. Campaign for women's suffrage; the 19th Amendment
D. Jazz Age: optimism, new industries, mass consumption and entertainment; arts and
letters; the Lost Generation; the Harlem Renaissance
E. The underside of the 1920s; race conflict, nativism; urban and farm poverty
F. Causes of the Great Depression, domestic and international
G. American artists, writers, and popular culture of the 'thirties and 'forties
H. FDR's New Deal; business regulation; social security; protests Left and Right
I. Labor's advances; the Wagner Act, NLRB; the CIO and UAW
J. American isolationism: Axis aggression and conquest in Asia and Europe
K. From Pearl Harbor to victory; the course and human costs of World War II
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2 Unit Tests
Bi-Weekly quizzes
Homework
Oral Presentation
Research Paper
4th Quarter:
II. The Contemporary United States (1945 to the Present)
A. Postwar America: prosperity, new suburbs, education, optimism
B. Widespread ruin and the Cold War call forth new American foreign policies
C. The 'fifties: suburbs; advent of television; domestic anti-communism; war in Korea;
rising demands for desegregation; Brown v. Board of
Education
D. The 'sixties and 'seventies: assassinations; civil rights struggles and laws; war in
Vietnam; moon landing; the women's movement: advances and limits
E. The 'eighties and 'nineties: racial tensions and culture wars; effects of technological
change and the global economy on American business and
labor
F. The end of the Cold War; new world disorders and American responses
G. Waves of newcomers to the American promise; debates over immigration
H. Renewed disputes over government's role in the economy, culture, and schools
• 2 Unit Tests
• Bi-Weekly quizzes
• Homework
• Cold War Paper
• Oral Presentation
• Selected Readings chosen by instructor
Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests = 30 %
Homework = 20%
Quizzes = 10%
Papers/ Projects/ Presentations = 20%
Notes = 10%
Class Participation/ Behavior = 10%
Course Name:
Modern America
Level: Honors
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Foresman, Scott. A History of the United States American Voices, 1992
Loewen, James. Lies My Teacher Told Me, 1998
Zinn, Howard. A People’s History of the United States , 1980
Martin Luther King Speeches
New York Times Internet Database
Other Primary Sources
Films used
Truman
Memphis Belle
Saving Private Ryan
Malcolm X
Letters from Vietnam
Syllabus:
3rd Quarter:
I. The United States and Two World Wars (1914-1945)
A. World War I; causes, stages; American economic, military, political roles
B. The war, the peace: short- and long-term consequences for 20th century America
C. Campaign for women's suffrage; the 19th Amendment
D. Jazz Age: optimism, new industries, mass consumption and entertainment; arts and
letters; the Lost Generation; the Harlem Renaissance
E. The underside of the 1920s; race conflict, nativism; urban and farm poverty
F. Causes of the Great Depression, domestic and international
G. American artists, writers, and popular culture of the 'thirties and 'forties
H. FDR's New Deal; business regulation; social security; protests Left and Right
I. Labor's advances; the Wagner Act, NLRB; the CIO and UAW
J. American isolationism: Axis aggression and conquest in Asia and Europe
K. From Pearl Harbor to victory; the course and human costs of World War II
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3 to 4 Unit Tests
Weekly quizzes
Homework
WW II Figure Resume Project
4th Quarter:
II. The Contemporary United States (1945 to the Present)
A. Postwar America: prosperity, new suburbs, education, optimism
B. Widespread ruin and the Cold War call forth new American foreign policies
C. The 'fifties: suburbs; advent of television; domestic anti-communism; war in Korea;
rising demands for desegregation; Brown v. Board of
Education
D. The 'sixties and 'seventies: assassinations; civil rights struggles and laws; war in
Vietnam; moon landing; the women's movement: advances and limits
E. The 'eighties and 'nineties: racial tensions and culture wars; effects of technological
change and the global economy on American business and
labor
F. The end of the Cold War; new world disorders and American responses
G. Waves of newcomers to the American promise; debates over immigration
H. Renewed disputes over government's role in the economy, culture, and schools
• 3 to 4 Unit Tests
• Weekly quizzes
• Homework
• Cold War Paper
Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests = 30 %
Homework = 20%
Quizzes = 10%
Papers/ Projects= 20%
Notes = 10%
Class Participation/ Behavior = 10%
Course Name:
Modern America
Level: AP
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Garraty, J. A. & Carnes C.C., The American Nation, Longman Inc. New York, 2000.
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: NA
2nd Quarter: NA
3rd Quarter: Struggling for Justice at Home and AbroadThe Progressive Era: 1901-1918
World War I: 1914-1918
A New Era: the 1920’s
The Great Depression and the New Deal: 1929-1945
Diplomacy and World War II: 1929-1945
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•
Three chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
• Advanced Placement practice Exams
4th Quarter: Making of Modern AmericaTruman and the Cold war: 1945-1952
The Eisenhower Years: 1952-1960
Promises and Turmoil: The 1960’s
Limits of a Superpower: 1969-1980
The Conservative Challenge: 1980-present
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Three chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Research Paper Assignment
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Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Tableaus
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Norm reformed tests
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Field Experience
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Internship
Technical Project
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Home work will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday
that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed
in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the
week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade.
Your grade will be based on: Tests / Quizzes / Projects / Homework / Class-work / Participation
Course Name:
Modern European
History
Level: 3034
AP
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
[Type Here]Western Heritage, Kagan,Ozment,
Turner. Various Outside Readings
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Reformation Overview
A. Leaders
B. Conflicts and Divisions
II. Development of Absolutist States
A. Meaning of Absolutism
B. Cultural, Religious, Political Factors
C. Various States
D. Alternate to Absolutism
III. Enlightenment Thinkers and Reforms
A. Major Figures
B. Growth and Spread of Ideas
Assessment: Five Page Paper
Major Test
Quizzes
Text Outlines
2nd Quarter: IV. The French Revolution/ Napoleonic Experience and Conservative Reaction
A. Conditions in Pre-Revolutionary France
B. Attempts at Reform
C. Divisions in the Revolution
D. Decent into Radicaliam/ Reign of Terror
E. The Rise of Napoleon
F. Congress of Vienna and Reaction
V. Development Nineteenth Century Liberalism, Nationalism & Socialism
A. Belief Systems
B. Revolutions of 1830 and 1848
C. Nationalism’s Struggle
D. Themes in Socialism
Assessments: Five Page Paper
Major Test
Mid-Year Exam
Quizzes
Text Outlines
3rd Quarter: VI. The Unification Crises
A. Italy Internally
B. Liberals and Revolutionary
C. Conflict with Austria and French Intervention
D. Germany Divided
E. The Lessons of ’48 and Bismarck’s Plan
F. Franco Prussian War and Unification
VII. The Nineteenth Century Imperial Experience
A. Imperial Ideas
B. Scramble for Africa
C. New Nations Search for Colonies
D. Sorting Out Conflicts
E. Lasting Effects of Distrust
VIII. The Creation of the Alliance Systems and the Move to War
A. Areas of Conflict
B. The Triple Alliance
C. Franco/Russian Accord
D. Britain Reaches Understandings
E. Balkan Conflict and the Arms Race
F. The Spiral Toward War
IX.
The Great War and the Peace Settlement
A. Beginning and Plans
B. Stalemate on the Western Front
C. Many Fronts
D. Great Battles
E. Widening Conflict
F. Collapse of the Central Powers
G. The Versailles Settlement and the Fourteen Points
Assessment: Fifteen Page Research Paper
Two Major Tests
Quizzes
Text Outlines
4th Quarter: X. Revolutionary Russia
A. Conditions in Pre-Revolution
B. Two Revolutions, February and October
C. Lenin and the Rise of Stalin and Stalinism
XI. Inter-War Years
A. New Alliances in New Europe
B. Peace Treaties Altered
C. Changing Attitudes
XII. Rise of Totalitarian States and Depression
A. Mussolini in Italy
B. Nazism and Hitler in Germany
C. Soviet Conditions Under Stalin
XIII. Diplomacy and the Dawn of World War Two
A. Attempts to Deal with Dictators
B. Failure of Appeasement
C. Nazi Soviet Pact and the Opening of War
XIV. The War and its Aftermath
A. The End of Poland and Collapse of France
B. Great Britain Alone
C. America in War
D. War in West and East
E. War time Conferences and Decisions
F. The End of Germany
XV. Post War World
A. Conflict in the East
B. Soviet Rule
C. Recovery in the West
D. NATO
E. Moves Toward European Union
Assessment: Major Test
Quizzes
Text Outlines
Final Exam
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
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Simulations
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Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
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Essays
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Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
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Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
All Homework is assigned and expected to be completed and is given a Quiz grade
Major Tests are valued as two quiz grades
Five Page Papers are valued as major tests
Research Paper will be given a value of up to one third of that term’s mark
Mid-Year and Final Exams are valued at 25 % of that term’s grade
Course Name:
Modern World
History
Level: Standard
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Beck, B.B. & Black L. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction, Houghton Mifflin
Co. Boston, 1999
Syllabus:
I.
1st Quarter: Absolutism to Revolution
A. Absolute Monarchs in Europe: 1500-1800
B. Enlightenment and Revolution: 1550-1789
C. French Revolution and Napoleon: 1789-1815
D. Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West: 1789-1900
E. The Industrial Revolution: 1700-1900
F. An Age of Democracy and Progress: 1815-1914
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II.
Two chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
World Cultures Map and presentation project
2nd Quarter: Imperialism and the Race for Empire
A. The Age of Imperialism: 1850-1914
B. Transformations Around the Globe: 1800-1914
C. The World at War 1900-1945D. The Great War: 1914- 1918
E. Revolution and Nationalism: 1900-1939
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•
•
Two chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Research paper and Current events project
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday
that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed
in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the
week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade.
Course Name:
Modern World
History
Level: Honors
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Beck, B.B. & Black L. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction, Houghton Mifflin
Co. Boston, 1999
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: I. Absolutism to Revolution
A. Absolute Monarchs in Europe: 1500-1800
B. Enlightenment and Revolution: 1550-1789
C. French Revolution and Napoleon: 1789-1815
D. Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West: 1789-1900
E. The Industrial Revolution: 1700-1900
F. An Age of Democracy and Progress: 1815-1914
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•
•
Two chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
World Cultures Map and presentation project
2nd Quarter: II. Imperialism and the Race for Empire
A. The Age of Imperialism: 1850-1914
B. Transformations Around the Globe: 1800-1914
C. The World at War 1900-1945D. The Great War: 1914- 1918
E. Revolution and Nationalism: 1900-1939
F. Years of Crisis: 1919-1939
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*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Two chapter tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Research paper and Current events project
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on
Monday that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework
must be passed in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are
absent any day of the week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade.
Course Name:
Modern World
Level: Advanced
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Perry, M & School, A. , History of the World: The Modern Era, Houghton Mifflin Co.
Boston, 1994
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Absolutism to Revolution 1500-1900 & Industrialism and the Race for Empire
1700-1914:
Absolute Monarchs in Europe: 1500-1800
Enlightenment and Revolution: 1550-1789
French Revolution and Napoleon: 1789-1815
Nationalist Revolutions Sweep the West: 1789-1900
The Industrial Revolution: 1700-1900
An Age of Democracy and Progress: 1815-1914
The Age of Imperialism: 1850-1914
Transformations Around the Globe: 1800-1914
The Industrial Revolution: 1700-1900
An Age of Democracy and Progress: 1815-1914
The Age of Imperialism: 1850-1914
Transformations Around the Globe: 1800-1914
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Two unit tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Book Report and presentation project
2nd Quarter: The World at War 1900-1945 & Perspectives on the Present 1945-Present:
The Great War: 1914- 1918
Revolution and Nationalism: 1900-1939
Years of Crisis:
World War II: 1939-1945
Restructuring the Postwar World: 1945-present
The Colonies become New Nations: 1945-present
Struggles for Democracy: 1945-present
Global Interdependence: 1960-present
Unresolved Problems of the Modern World: current events
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Two Unit tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Research Paper Project
3rd Quarter: Founding the New Nation 1500-1776:
American Life in the Seventeenth Century: 1607-1692
Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution: 1700-1775
The duel for North America: 1608- 1763
The Road to Revolution: 1763- 1775
America Secedes from the Empire: 1775-1783
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•
•
Two Unit tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Assigned Reading Test (Historical Novel or Nonfiction)
4th Quarter: Building a New Nation 1776-1840:
The Confederation and the Constitution: 1776-1790
Launching the New ship of State: 1789-1800
The Triumphs and Travails of Jeffersonian Democracy: 1800-1812
The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism:1812-1824
The Rise of Jacksonian Democracy: 1824-1830
Jacksonian Democracy at Flood Tide: 1830-1840
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•
•
Two Unit tests will be assigned
Vocabulary quizzes will be cumulative
Book Report and presentation project (Current Events and Political
Science Presentation)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Home work will be assigned on a weekly basis. You will receive a weekly assignment on Monday
that will be collected on the following Monday, unless otherwise noted. Homework must be passed
in on the due date; you will still be responsible for homework if you are absent any day of the
week. Weekly homework assignments will be equal to a quiz grade.
Your grade will be based on: Tests / Quizzes / Projects / Homework / Class-work / Participation
Course Name:
The World Since
1945
Level: Standard
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
[Type Here]
Syllabus:
This course traces the major trends and events that explain the new relations among states and peoples on
a global scale. The course begins by analyzing the impact of the second World War on peoples and states
of the world, emphasizing the disappearance of western colonial empires and the beginning of the Cold
War conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. It concludes with an analysis of the global
economy and the troubled history of nation-states following the end of the Cold War. This course
emphasizes three major factors that have shaped the key events in this half-century:
1. The emergence of nation-states in place of empires
2. The global impact of the Cold War
3. The development of economic ties within a global market economy
1st Quarter:
Unit I:
A. Years of Crisis: 1919-1939
B. World War II: 1939-1945
1. Defeat of the German and Japanese Empires
C. United States and the liberation of Europe
D. Triumph of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe
E. Victory in East Asia
Unit II:
Beginning of the Cold War 1945-1953
A. Collapse of the Grand Alliance 1945-1947
a. Conflict in Germany
b. Reconstruction in Western Lands
c. New Soviet Empire
d. United States policy of Containment
B. Cold War in the West
a. Soviet Satellites and Divided Germany
b. Western European Recovery
c. Containment and Military Alliances
C. Cold War in Asia
a. New Conflicts in East Asia
b. Communist Victory in China
c. The Korean War
Unit III:
Resurgence of East Asia
A. Japan: The Industrial Giant
a. Reconstruction of Japan
b. Independent Japan and the West
c. Japanese Miracle
B. Communist China
a. Mao Zedong and the Communist Dictatorship
b. Maoist China and the Soviet Union
c. Great Leap Forward
d. Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
e. Turn Toward Riches
C. War in Indochina
a. French War and the Partition of Vietnam
b. North and South Vietnam
c. U.S. Intervention in Vietnam
d. U.S. Indochina War
Unit IV:
New Nations in South Asia
A. Island Republics of Southeast Asia
a. Philippine Independence
b. Sukarno and Indonesia
c. Cold War and Nonalignment
d. Orderly Singapore
B. Liberation and Partition for India
a. End of the British Empire in India
b. Partition of India
c. Independence and War
C. Divergent Paths of Independent India and Pakistan
a. Nehru and New India
b. Social Reform and Socialism
c. Secular Democracy and Ethnic Diversity
d. War and Peace in South Asia
e. Islam in Pakistan
Unit V:
Africa in the Third World
A. Africa’s Struggle for Independence
a. African Nationalism
b. Political Independence for Africa
c. End of White Rule in South Africa
d. African State Building
e. Economic Decay
2nd Quarter:
Unit VI:
Latin America in the Third World
A. Latin America in the Cold War
a. Plans for Economic Development
b. Populism in Argentina and Brazil
c. United States and Central America
d. Castro’s Revolution
e. Cuba and the Missile Crisis
B. Democracy and Economic Development in Latin America
a. Pressures for Reform
b. Latin America between Dictators and Democracy
c. Cuba, Central America, and the U.S.A.
Unit VII: Middle East Nationalism and War
A. Decolonization and War in the Middle East
a. Conflict over Palestine
b. Political Revolution in Egypt
B. Nationalism and the Great Powers in the Middle East
a. Nassar and the New Egypt
b. Suez and the 1956 War
c. Egypt and Pan-Arab Nationalism
d. Petroleum and the Middle East
C. War, Peace, and Islam
a. Six-Day War
b. Egypt, Palestine, and Peace with Israel
c. War and Iraq
d. Iran and the Islamic Republic
Unit VIII:
West and the Soviet Union in the Cold War 1953-1991
A. European Nations and European Union
a. Reconstruction and Reform
b. Economic Union in Western Europe
B. Soviet Union and the Cold War
a. The Soviet Empire
b. Cold War and the Arms Race
c. Cold War and the Space Race
C. Collapse of the Soviet Union and the End of the Cold War
Unit IX:
Local Wars, Global Economy: The World in the Late Twentieth Century
A. Global Economy
a. Centers of the Global Economy
b. New Industrial Revolution
c. Global Factories, Global Banks
B. Local Wars and Ethnic Conflicts
a. Quasi-states and Regional Peacekeeping
b. Peacekeeping and the United States
Unit X:
Topics to be considered
A. Science and Medicine – cloning
B. Space exploration
C. AIDS
D. Human Rights, Civil Rights
E. Natural Resources – effects on economy and energy
F. Local and Global Environment
G. Race conflicts
H. Religious Conflicts
I. Women’s Rights
J. Global Terrorism
K. Nuclear Proliferation
L. Communications Revolution
M. Re-evaluation of United Nations
Concepts and Skills
I.
History and Geography
A. Interpret and construct timelines that show how events and eras in various parts of the
world are related to one another.
II.
III.
B. Interpret and construct charts and graphs that show quantitative information.
C. Explain how a cause and effect relationship is different from a sequence or correlation of
events.
D. Distinguish between long-term and short-term cause and effect relationships.
E. Show connections, causal and otherwise, between particular historical events and ideas and
larger social, economic, and political trends and developments.
F. Interpret the past within its own historical context rather than in terms of present day
norms and values.
G. Distinguish intended from unintended consequences.
H. Distinguish historical facts from opinion.
I. Using historical maps locate the national boundaries of the major empires of world history
at the height of their powers.
Civics and Government
A. Compare and contrast government systems.
B. Compare and contrast the rise and fall of governments.
General Economic Skills
A. Explain how people or communities examine and weigh the benefits of each alternative
when making a choice and that “opportunity costs” are those benefits that are given up
once one alternative is chosen.
B. Define and use correctly gross domestic product, economic growth, recession, depression,
unemployment, inflation, and deflation.
C. Describe how the earnings of workers are affected by the market value of the product
produced and worker skills.
D. Explain how changes in exchange rates affect balance of trade and the purchasing power of
people in the United States and other countries.
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Notebooks, Essays, Projects, Attendance, Participation, Behavior,
Final Exam
Course Name:
The World Since
1945
Level: Honors
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Syllabus:
This course traces the major trends and events that explain the new relations among states and peoples on
a global scale. The course begins by analyzing the impact of the second World War on peoples and states
of the world, emphasizing the disappearance of western colonial empires and the beginning of the Cold
War conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. It concludes with an analysis of the global
economy and the troubled history of nation-states following the end of the Cold War. This course
emphasizes three major factors that have shaped the key events in this half-century:
1. The emergence of nation-states in place of empires
2. The global impact of the Cold War
3. The development of economic ties within a global market economy
1st Quarter:
Unit I:
A. World War II: 1939-1945
B. Perspectives on the Present 1945-PresentC. Restructuring the Postwar World: 1945-present
1.Defeat of the German and Japanese Empires
D. United States and the liberation of Europe
E. Triumph of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe
F. Victory in East Asia
Unit II:
Beginning of the Cold War 1945-1953
A. Collapse of the Grand Alliance 1945-1947
a. Conflict in Germany
b. Reconstruction in Western Lands
c. New Soviet Empire
d. United States policy of Containment
B. Cold War in the West
a. Soviet Satellites and Divided Germany
b. Western European Recovery
c. Containment and Military Alliances
C. Cold War in Asia
a. New Conflicts in East Asia
b. Communist Victory in China
c. The Korean War
Unit III:
Resurgence of East Asia
A. Japan: The Industrial Giant
a. Reconstruction of Japan
b. Independent Japan and the West
c. Japanese Miracle
B. Communist China
a. Mao Zedong and the Communist Dictatorship
b. Maoist China and the Soviet Union
c. Great Leap Forward
d. Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
e. Turn Toward Riches
C. War in Indochina
a. French War and the Partition of Vietnam
b. North and South Vietnam
c. U.S. Intervention in Vietnam
d. U.S. Indochina War
Unit IV:
New Nations in South Asia
A. Island Republics of Southeast Asia
a. Philippine Independence
b. Sukarno and Indonesia
c. Cold War and Nonalignment
d. Orderly Singapore
B. Liberation and Partition for India
a. End of the British Empire in India
b. Partition of India
c. Independence and War
C. Divergent Paths of Independent India and Pakistan
a. Nehru and New India
b. Social Reform and Socialism
c. Secular Democracy and Ethnic Diversity
d. War and Peace in South Asia
e. Islam in Pakistan
Unit V:
Africa in the Third World
A. Africa’s Struggle for Independence
a. African Nationalism
b. Political Independence for Africa
c. End of White Rule in South Africa
d. African State Building
e. Economic Decay
2nd Quarter:
Unit VI:
Latin America in the Third World
A. Latin America in the Cold War
a. Plans for Economic Development
b. Populism in Argentina and Brazil
c. United States and Central America
d. Castro’s Revolution
e. Cuba and the Missile Crisis
B. Democracy and Economic Development in Latin America
a. Pressures for Reform
b. Latin America between Dictators and Democracy
c. Cuba, Central America, and the U.S.A.
Unit VII: Middle East Nationalism and War
A. Decolonization and War in the Middle East
a. Conflict over Palestine
b. Political Revolution in Egypt
B. Nationalism and the Great Powers in the Middle East
a. Nassar and the New Egypt
b. Suez and the 1956 War
c. Egypt and Pan-Arab Nationalism
d. Petroleum and the Middle East
C. War, Peace, and Islam
a. Six-Day War
b. Egypt, Palestine, and Peace with Israel
c. War and Iraq
d. Iran and the Islamic Republic
Unit VIII:
West and the Soviet Union in the Cold War 1953-1991
A. European Nations and European Union
a. Reconstruction and Reform
b. Economic Union in Western Europe
B. Soviet Union and the Cold War
a. The Soviet Empire
b. Cold War and the Arms Race
c. Cold War and the Space Race
C. Collapse of the Soviet Union and the End of the Cold War
Unit IX:
Local Wars, Global Economy: The World in the Late Twentieth Century
A. Global Economy
a. Centers of the Global Economy
b. New Industrial Revolution
c. Global Factories, Global Banks
B. Local Wars and Ethnic Conflicts
a. Quasi-states and Regional Peacekeeping
b. Peacekeeping and the United States
Unit X:
Topics to be considered
A. Science and Medicine – cloning
B. Space exploration
C. AIDS
D. Human Rights, Civil Rights
E. Natural Resources – effects on economy and energy
F. Local and Global Environment
G. Race conflicts
H. Religious Conflicts
I. Women’s Rights
J. Global Terrorism
K. Nuclear Proliferation
L. Communications Revolution
M. Re-evaluation of United Nations
Concepts and Skills
I.
History and Geography
II.
III.
A. Interpret and construct timelines that show how events and eras in various parts of the
world are related to one another.
B. Interpret and construct charts and graphs that show quantitative information.
C. Explain how a cause and effect relationship is different from a sequence or correlation of
events.
D. Distinguish between long-term and short-term cause and effect relationships.
E. Show connections, causal and otherwise, between particular historical events and ideas and
larger social, economic, and political trends and developments.
F. Interpret the past within its own historical context rather than in terms of present day
norms and values.
G. Distinguish intended from unintended consequences.
H. Distinguish historical facts from opinion.
I. Using historical maps locate the national boundaries of the major empires of world history
at the height of their powers.
Civics and Government
A. Compare and contrast government systems.
B. Compare and contrast the rise and fall of governments.
General Economic Skills
A. Explain how people or communities examine and weigh the benefits of each alternative
when making a choice and that “opportunity costs” are those benefits that are given up
once one alternative is chosen.
B. Define and use correctly gross domestic product, economic growth, recession, depression,
unemployment, inflation, and deflation.
C. Describe how the earnings of workers are affected by the market value of the product
produced and worker skills.
D. Explain how changes in exchange rates affect balance of trade and the purchasing power of
people in the United States and other countries.
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Oral Exams
Map illustrations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Notebooks, Essays, Projects, Attendance, Participation, Behavior,
Final Exam
Course Name:
World History
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Human Expressions: World Religions and Cultures, McGraw-Hill, 1992
Exploring World History, Globe Book Company, 1990
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Review of Greco-Roman Civilization
Institutions, culture, and legacies of the Roman Republic and Empire
Origins and Teachings of Judaism and Christianity
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Republic
The Byzantine Empire; institutions, religion, and culture
Kiev and Muscovy: Russia and the Mongol Empire
Assessment: homework, seven quizzes, four tests, project, participation, behavior,
attendance, and classroom assignments/ activities
2nd Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
The Origins, Principles, and Spread of Islam
Africa; cities and states; gold, salt and slave trade; Muslim Expansion
Classical civilizations of China; Confucianism, Taoism
The Middle Empire in China; trade and arts, Chinese Buddhism
China under the Ming and Manchu dynasties; agriculture, trade and cities
Japan’s classical age; Shintoism, Buddhism, Sino-Japanese culture
Japan: unity under the Tokugawa Shogunate; the closing inward
Assessment: homework, five quizzes, two tests, project, behavior, classroom
assignments/ activities, attendance, participation, Mid-term Exam
3rd Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Components of early European civilizations: Roman, Christian, invaders
Western feudalism, manorialism, religion, the three social estates
Europe in the high Middle Ages; monarchs, parliaments, church and culture
The Italian Renaissance; economic, social, and political bases
Works and legacies of Renaissance artists and humanists, South and North
Assessment: homework, two quizzes, two tests, project, classroom assignments/
activities, behavior, attendance, and participation
4th Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Leaders, ideas, contending forces, and religious change in the Reformation era
Societies of Pre-Columbian America: Maya, Aztec, Incan
European expansion and exploration; economic and technological forces
European conquests, colonization, and consequences in the Americas
Assessment: homework, four quizzes, two tests, project, classroom assignments/
activities, behavior, attendance, participation, Final Exam
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Map illustrations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework policy: students will receive full credit for homework on the due date. Students will
receive half credit if homework is completed the following day.
Course Name:
World History
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
World History: Patterns of Interaction, McDougal-Littell, 1999
History and Life: The World and Its People, Foresman and Company, 1987
World History: Patterns of Civilization, Prentice-Hall, 1991
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Greek civilization: literature, philosophy, arts, and science
Athenian democracy; principles, practices, and legacy
Alexander the Great and the spread of Hellenism
Institutions, culture, and legacies of the Roman Republic and Empire
Origins and Teachings of Judaism and Christianity
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
The Byzantine Empire; institutions, religion, and culture
Assessment: two to three unit tests on Greece, Rome, and Byzantine Empire, five
to six multiple choice/matching quizzes, short presentation on Rome, homework,
classroom assignments/ activities, participation, and behavior, attendance
2nd Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
The Origins, Principles, and Spread of Islam
Classical civilizations of China; Confucianism, Taoism
The Middle Empire in China; trade and arts, Chinese Buddhism
China under Ming and Manchu dynasties; agriculture, trade, and cities
Japan’s classical age; Shintoism, Buddhism, Sino-Japanese culture
Japan: unity under the Tokugawa Shogunate; the closing inward
Assessment: two to three unit tests on Islam, China and Japan, five to six multiple
choice/matching quizzes, project - historical book on one of the Chinese Dynasties,
homework, classroom assignments/ activities, participation, behavior, attendance,
Mid-term exam
3rd Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Components of early European civilizations: Roman, Christian, invaders
Western feudalism, manorialism, religion, the three social estates
Europe in the high Middle Ages; monarchs, parliaments, church and culture
The Italian Renaissance; economic, social, and political bases
Works and legacies of Renaissance artists and humanists, South and North
Assessment: two to three unit tests on Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages, and
Renaissance, four to five multiple choice/matching quizzes, group project/
presentation on the Middle Ages, project - Renaissance book on a Renaissance
artist’s works, homework, classroom assignments/ activities, participation,
behavior, attendance
4th Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Leaders, ideas, contending forces, and religious change in the Reformation era
Societies of Pre-Columbian America: Maya, Aztec, Incan
European expansion and exploration; economic and technological forces
European conquests, colonization, and consequences in the Americas
Assessment: two to three unit tests on Reformation, Central America, and Age of
Exploration and Discovery, four to five multiple choice/matching quizzes, journal
writing and presentation on Age of Exploration and Discovery, homework,
presentation, classroom assignments/ activities, behavior, participation, attendance,
Final Exam
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
oral presentations
Projects
Notebooks
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
writing assignments
Journal
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Homework Policy: Students must complete homework on the day it is due to receive full credit for the
assignment. Students will receive half credit if homework is one day late.
Course Name:
World History
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
History and Life: The World and Its People, Foresman and Company, 1987
World History: Patterns of Civilization, Prentice-Hall, 1991
World History: Connections To Today, Prentice-Hall, 1999
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Greek civilization: literature, philosophy, arts and science
Athenian democracy; principles, practices, and legacy
Alexander the Great and the spread of Hellenism
Institutions, culture, and legacies of the Roman Republic and Empire
Origins and Teachings of Judaism and Christianity
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
The Byzantine Empire; institutions, religion, and culture
Assessment: two to three unit tests on Greece, Rome and Byzantine Empire, five
to six short answer quizzes, one five paragraph essay on Fall of Rome, one
newspaper writing assignment on Greece and Rome, homework, classwork,
participation, behavior, attendance
2nd Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
The Origins, Principles, and Spread of Islam
Classical civilizations of China; Confucianism, Taoism
The Middle Empire in China; trade and arts, Chinese Buddhism
China under Ming and Manchu Dynasties; agriculture, trade and cities
Japan’s classical age; Shintoism, Buddhism, Sino-Japanese culture
Japan: unity under the Tokugawa Shogunate; the closing inward
Assessment: two to three unit tests on Islam, China & Japan; five to six short
answer quizzes, travel guide/ poster assignment on Islam, one presentation on
Islam, one five paragraph essay on China/Japan, homework, participation,
behavior, classroom assignments/ activities, attendance, and Mid-term exam
3rd Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Components of early European civilizations: Roman, Christian, invaders
Western Feudalism, manorialism, religion, the three social estates
Europe in the High Middle Ages; monarchs, parliaments, church and culture
The Italian Renaissance; economic, social, and political bases
Works and legacies of Renaissance artists and humanists, South and North
Assessment: 2 to 3 unit tests on Early Middle Age, High Middle Ages and the
Renaissance, 4 to 5 short answer quizzes, group project – presentation on the
Middle Ages, research paper on the Middle Ages, five paragraph essay on
Renaissance artists, homework, classroom assignments/activities, participation,
behavior, attendance
4th Quarter:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Leaders, ideas, contending forces, and religious change in the Reformation era
Societies of Pre-Columbian America: Maya, Aztec, Incan
European expansion and exploration; economic and technological forces
European conquests, colonization, and consequences in the Americas
Assessment: two to three unit tests on the Reformation, Central America, and the
Age of Discovery and Exploration, four to five quizzes, journal writing on Age of
Exploration and Discovery, five paragraph essay on an explorer, presentation on an
explorer, homework, classroom assignments/activities, behavior, participation,
attendance, final exam
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Projects
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Homework Policy: Students must complete homework on the day homework is due to receive full credit
for the assignment.
Math
Syllabi
Pre-algebra
Syllabi
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Pre-Algebra
Level: Standard
Beninati, Hutchins, Byron, Keough
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Foundations of Algebra and Geometry, Seeley et al, Addison Wesley, 1998
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
Basic Skills
A. Arithmetic operations
1. Fractions
2. Decimals
3. Percents
Working with Data
A. Grids and spreadsheets
1. Numbers and location
2. Coordinate grids
3. Spreadsheets
B. Graphing data
1. Bar graphs
2. Circle graphs
3. Line graphs
4. Scatterplots
C. Analyzing data
1. Central tendency: mean, median, mode, range
2. Pictographs
3. Stem-and-leaf diagrams
4. Box-and-Whisker Plots
Assessment
Exam on Fractions
Exam on Decimals and Percents
(Open-response)
Project: Coordinate Artwork
Project: Design a Spreadsheet
Exam on Graphing Data
(Open-response)
Exam on Analyzing Data
(Open-response)
2nd Quarter:
III.
Exploring the Language of Algebra
A. Mathematical operations
1. Exponents
2. Estimation and rounding
3. Square roots
4. Order of operations
Exam on Operations (1-4)
(Open-response)
Assessment
B. Operations with signed numbers
1. Modeling signed numbers
2. Adding and subtracting signed numbers
3. Multiplying and dividing signed numbers
4. Word problems using signed numbers
C. Working with algebraic expressions
1. Variables in expressions
2. Evaluating expressions
3. Adding and subtracting using algebra tiles
4. The Distributive Property
5. Adding and subtracting algebraic expressions
Exam on Signed Numbers
(Open-response)
Exam on Algebraic Expressions
(Open-response)
Mid-year Exam
(Open-response and objective)
3rd Quarter:
IV.
Exploring Linear Equations
A. Using variables
1. Using formulas
2. Using number sense
3. Solving linear equations using manipulatives
B. Solving linear equations
1. Understanding equality
2. Solving one-step equations
3. Solving multi-step equations
4. Solving equations with variables on both sides
5. Problem solving using linear equations
V.
Ratios and Proportions
A. Comparing quantities
B. Understanding ratios
C. Rates
D. Using proportions
E. Word problems involving proportions
Exam on Using Variables
(Open-response)
Exam on Solving Linear Equations
(Open-response)
Exam on Ratios and Proportions
(Open-response)
4th Quarter:
VI.
Probability
A. The meaning of probability
B. Theoretical probability
C. Experimental probability
D. Counting and tree diagrams
E. Accuracy and odds
Exam on Probability
(Open-response)
Assessment
VII.
Functions
A. Dependent relationship
1. Change
2. Expressing and graphing change
B. Linear functions
1. Understanding linear functions
2. Graphing linear equations using table of values
3. Slope and intercept
4. The slope-intercept formula
5. Word problems using slope and intercept
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Exam on Functions
(Open-response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open-response)
Geometry
Syllabi
Course Name:
PreGeometry
Level: Standard
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Foundations of Algebra and Geometry ©1998
Addison-Wesley
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
Pre-Algebra Review
A. Signed Numbers
B. Order of Operations
C. Algebraic Expressions
D. Solving Linear Equations
i.
one step
ii.
multi step
iii.
variables on both sides
Algebraic and Geometric Models
A. Undefined terms (point, line, and plane)
B. Segments
i. Length and midpoints
ii. Addition
C. Coordinate Plane
D. Linear Equations
i. Slope
ii. Y-intercept
E. Graphs of Linear Equations
i. Substitution tables
ii. Point and slope
F. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
III. Angles
A. Classify
B. Measure
C. Adjacent Angles and Addition
D. Special Angle Pair
i. Vertical Angles
ii. Complementary Angles
iii. Supplementary Angles
iv. Linear Pairs
E. Transversals, Parallel Lines and Angle Pairs
i. Corresponding angles
ii. Alternate interior angles
iii. Alternate exterior angles
2nd Quarter:
Assessment
Quiz A - B
Quiz D
Test I
Quiz A - B
Quiz C - E
Test II
Quiz A - C
Quiz D
Test III
Assessment
5
I. Drawings and Patterns
A. Symmetry
B. Tessellation
C. Transformations
i. Translations
ii. Reflections
iii. Rotations
D. Finding Patterns
E. Expressing Patterns Using Variables
F. Open Response Questions Related to Patterns
II. Polygons
A. Parts of polygons
B. Classify Polygons
C. Angles and Polygons
D. Triangles
i. Classify
ii. Angles
E. Quadrilaterals
i. Parallelogram
ii. Rectangle
iii. Rhombus
iv. Square
v. Trapezoid
Quiz A - B
Quiz C
Project
Test I
Quiz A - C
Test II
Midterm Exam
3rd Quarter:
I. More Triangles
A. Reducing Square Roots
B. Pythagorean Theorem
C. Pythagorean Triples
D. Special Right Triangles
E. Isosceles triangles and trapezoids
II. Area and Perimeter of Polygons and Circles
A. Triangles
B. Parallelograms
C. Rectangles
D. Squares
E. Rhombi
F. Trapezoid
G. Irregular Polygons
H. Circles
III. Ratio and Proportion
A. Comparing Quantities
B. Understanding Ratios
Quiz A
Quiz B - D
Test I
Quiz A - D
Quiz E - G
Test II
Quiz A – B
Assessments
C.
D.
E.
F.
Rates
Proportions
AA Similarity
Similar Figures
Quiz C - D
Test III
IV. Working With Scale Project
A. Blowing Objects Up and Scaling Them Down
B. Understanding Scale Ratio
Test IV
4th Quarter:
I. Spatial Relations
A. Drawing Three-Dimensional Solids
i. One point perspective
ii. Isometric projection
iii. Orthographic projection
B. Nets
C. Surface Area and Volume
i. Prisms
ii. Cylinders
iii. Pyramids
iv. Cones
v. Spheres
Quiz A - B
Quiz C
Test I
II. Working with Data
A. Grids and Spreadsheets
B. Maps
C. Bar and Circle Graphs
D. Analyzing Trends
E. Pictographs
F. Mean, Median, and Mode
G. Stem and Leaf Diagrams
H. Scatter Plots and Trend Lines
Quiz A – B
Quiz C – E
Quiz F – G
Test II
III. MCAS Practice
A. Cover Specific MCAS Exams and Concepts Found Within Them
B. Group Work
C. Open Response Questions
Test III
IV.
Probability
A. Theoretical Probability
B. Experimental Probability
C. Simulations
D. Counting and Tree Diagrams
E. Accuracy and Odds
Quiz A - B
Quiz C - D
Test I
Final Exam
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
PreGeometry
Adkins, Simoneau
Level: Standard
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Foundations of Algebra and Geometry 1998
Addison-Wesley
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
Pre-Algebra Review
A. Signed Numbers
B. Order of Operations
C. Algebraic Expressions
D. Solving Linear Equations
i.
one step
ii.
multi step
iii.
variables on both sides
Algebraic and Geometric Models
A. Undefined terms (point, line, and plane)
B. Segments
i. Length and midpoints
ii. Addition
C. Coordinate Plane
D. Linear Equations
i. Slope
ii. Y-intercept
E. Graphs of Linear Equations
i. Substitution tables
ii. Point and slope
F. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
III. Angles
A. Classify
B. Measure
C. Adjacent Angles and Addition
D. Special Angle Pair
i. Vertical Angles
ii. Complementary Angles
iii. Supplementary Angles
iv. Linear Pairs
E. Transversals, Parallel Lines and Angle Pairs
i. Corresponding angles
ii. Alternate interior angles
iii. Alternate exterior angles
Assessment
Quiz A - B
Quiz D
Test I
Quiz A - B
Quiz C - E
Test II
Quiz A - C
Quiz D
Test III
5
2nd Quarter:
I. Drawings and Patterns
A. Symmetry
B. Tessellation
C. Transformations
i. Translations
ii. Reflections
iii. Rotations
D. Finding Patterns
E. Expressing Patterns Using Variables
F. Open Response Questions Related to Patterns
II. Polygons
A. Parts of polygons
B. Classify Polygons
C. Angles and Polygons
D. Triangles
i. Classify
ii. Angles
E. Quadrilaterals
i. Parallelogram
ii. Rectangle
iii. Rhombus
iv. Square
v. Trapezoid
Assessment
Quiz A - B
Quiz C
Project
Test I
Quiz A - C
Test II
Midterm Exam
3rd Quarter:
I. More Triangles
A. Reducing Square Roots
B. Pythagorean Theorem
C. Pythagorean Triples
D. Special Right Triangles
E. Isosceles triangles and trapezoids
II. Area and Perimeter of Polygons and Circles
A. Triangles
B. Parallelograms
C. Rectangles
D. Squares
E. Rhombi
F. Trapezoid
G. Irregular Polygons
H. Circles
III. Ratio and Proportion
A. Comparing Quantities
B. Understanding Ratios
Quiz A
Quiz B - D
Test I
Quiz A - D
Quiz E - G
Test II
Quiz A – B
Assessments
C.
D.
E.
F.
Rates
Proportions
AA Similarity
Similar Figures
Quiz C - D
Test III
IV. Working With Scale Project
A. Blowing Objects Up and Scaling Them Down
B. Understanding Scale Ratio
Test IV
4th Quarter:
I. Spatial Relations
A. Drawing Three-Dimensional Solids
i. One point perspective
ii. Isometric projection
iii. Orthographic projection
B. Nets
C. Surface Area and Volume
i. Prisms
ii. Cylinders
iii. Pyramids
iv. Cones
v. Spheres
Quiz A - B
Quiz C
Test I
II. Working with Data
A. Grids and Spreadsheets
B. Maps
C. Bar and Circle Graphs
D. Analyzing Trends
E. Pictographs
F. Mean, Median, and Mode
G. Stem and Leaf Diagrams
H. Scatter Plots and Trend Lines
Quiz A – B
Quiz C – E
Quiz F – G
Test II
III. MCAS Practice
A. Cover Specific MCAS Exams and Concepts Found Within Them
B. Group Work
C. Open Response Questions
Test III
IV.
Probability
A. Theoretical Probability
B. Experimental Probability
C. Simulations
D. Counting and Tree Diagrams
E. Accuracy and Odds
Quiz A - B
Quiz C - D
Test I
Final Exam
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Course Name:
Geometry
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry © 1998
Addison-Wesley
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I Statistics
A. Mean, mode, median and range
B. Data tables, plotting points
Quiz A,B,C
C. Line of best fit, predictions
(Objective w/ Open Response)
II Language of Geometry
A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper
Quiz A
notation, drawing and labels
(Objective w/ Open Response)
B. Geometric and algebraic models
Test I, II
(Objective w/ Student response)
III Reasoning and Logic
A. Inductive reasoning
B. Language of logic
C. Deductive reasoning
D. Conditional Statements
E. Postulates, properties, theorems
IV Measuring Figures
A. Using tools for measurement
B. Constructions
C. Congruence
V MCAS Preparation
VI Transformations
A. Translations
B. Symmetry
C. Reflections
D. Rotations
E. Dilations
2nd Quarter:
I Angles and Navigation
A. Rays and angles
B. Bearings
C. Assumptions about figures
D. Angle pairs ,complementary,
supplementary and vertical
Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test A,B,C(Objective))
(Quiz A,B,C,D,E)
(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test I, II, III(Objective)
(Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test IV(Objective))
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test VI(Objective))
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test I(Objective)
Assessment
II Parallel Lines
A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing
B. Parallel lines and planes
(Quiz A(Objective w/ Open Response)
C. Parallel lines and related angles
Quiz B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
D. Proving lines parallel
(Test I, II(Objective))
III Triangles
A.
B.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Angles inside and outside
Congruent triangles
More proofs
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
Isosceles triangles and trapezoids
Right triangles
Corresponding parts of triangles
Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids
(Test III(Objective))
Midyear Exam
(Objective & Open response)
3rd Quarter:
I MCAS Review
A. MCAS sample test
II Area
A. Area and perimeter
B. Quadratic formula and area
C. Area and probability
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response))
D.
(Test II(Objective) )
III Pythagorean Theorem
A. Pythagorean triples
B. Special right triangles
C. Distance formula
(Test III(Objective))
IV Polygons and Polyhedra
A. Quadrilaterals
B. Parallelograms
C. Special parallelograms
D. Coordinate proofs
(Quiz A, B, C, D, (Objective w/ Open Response))
E. Polygons
F. Area of regular polygons
(Quiz E,F(Objective w/ Open Response))
(Test IV(Objective) )
4th Quarter:
I Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response)
B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids
(Quiz B(objective))
C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones
(Quiz C(Objective))
D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones
(Test A,B,C,D(Objective))
E. Volume
(Test I(Objective))
Assessment
II Circles
A. Circumference and area
B. Surface area and volume of spheres
C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/open
(
response))
D. Angles, arcs and chords
E. Angles formed by secants and tangents
(Test II(Objective) )
III Similarity
A. Similar figures
B. Similar triangles
C. Dilations revisited
(Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response))
(Test III (Objective))
IV Trigonometry
A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios (Quiz A(Objective w/ Open response))
B. Angles of elevation and depression
(Test IV(Objective))
Final Exam
(Objective & Open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades,
Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each
term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade.
Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded
each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or
parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student
is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.
Expectations Needed For A Successful Year In Mr. Arnold’s Class
1. NOTEBOOK; single subject, 3-ring binder, with your name and period on the front cover
I’ll collect notebooks on the day of every test, and return them the next class. If I can’t find (late),
read, or understand your notes, you lose points. Your notebook should include class
notes, homework, journal entries, and returned papers.
2. HOMEWORK; I may or may not give you class time to start your homework. It will be checked at
the beginning of the next class ( 0 to 3 points). Your notebook and homework together count as one
test grade at the end of each quarter.
3. BOARD PROBLEMS; I will put problems on the overhead. You will do them on scrap paper while I
am checking everyone’s homework. Board problems will be collected and graded.
Be in your seat before the bell rings, take out your notebook, turn to your homework, and start solving
the board problems on scrap paper- make sure your name is on the scrap paper. After I check
everyone’s homework, I’ll collect the board problems. Then I’ll put the homework answers on the
overhead, and answer any questions. (Now is the time to clear up any questions you had on last
night’s homework) If your tardy to class without a note, and you miss the homework check and/or the
board problems- too bad- too sad- you lose (no credit)- don’t be tardy!!!
4. QUIZZES; S.A.T. / M.C.A.S. / Practical Math Reviews
There will be 5 quizzes per quarter to practice what we already know. The board problems with the 5
quiz grades will count as one test grade at the end of each quarter.
5. TESTS; There will be 4 or 5 tests per quarter. I do not allow retakes, or extra credit, however, I do
drop the lowest test grade including the test grade from number 4 above.
6.
MAKE-UP WORK DUE TO ILLNESS;
Homework extension one day per absence. Check homework list on bulletin board.
Notebook- copy notes from class member.
Quiz/Test- extension one day per absence- you must arrange make up time with me- if you don’t, then
this can be your dropped score.
7. TEXTBOOK; Use as a reference at home. The textbook costs $50 to replace-your responsible for it.
8.
CHEATING; will result in the immediate loss of your test/quiz/board problem/homework and a
zero grade on that work.(A cheating zero test grade can’t be used as your dropped test grade)
9.
FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS/ EARLY DISMISSALS; Present to me in advance, a pass or
permission slip specifying the event, date, time, and teacher in charge. You need to be in good
standing( no make-up work owed ), and are expected to complete the homework given, copy the notes
that were given, and be prepared for the next class session.
10. LEAVING DURING CLASS; Emergencies only! Fill out the info on the sheet in the sign out book,
when you come back, put the time returned. Come after school that day and make-up the class time
you missed.
11. EXTRA HELP; Please ask for help. I may recommend someone, or our schedules may have common
time.
12. ALGEBRA TWO; To qualify you to move on to Algebra Two next year, you must pass Geometry
with a final average of 75.0 for Honors (not a 74.9).
13. SIGNATURES; First homework assignment is to read and sign this expectation sheet, both you and
your parent/guardian. If you have both signatures, and return this to me by Sept ______, you will get
a bonus of five points on your first quiz grade.
Student Signature_______________________________________________ Date ______________
Parent/Guardian________________________________________________ Date ______________
( I have read and understand the expectations for this class. )
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Geometry
Arnold, E.
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry 1998
Addison-Wesley
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I Statistics
A. Mean, mode, median and range
B. Data tables, plotting points
Quiz A,B,C
C. Line of best fit, predictions
(Objective w/ Open Response)
II Language of Geometry
A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper
Quiz A
notation, drawing and labels
(Objective w/ Open Response)
B. Geometric and algebraic models
Test I, II
(Objective w/ Student response)
III Reasoning and Logic
A. Inductive reasoning
B. Language of logic
C. Deductive reasoning
D. Conditional Statements
E. Postulates, properties, theorems
IV Measuring Figures
A. Using tools for measurement
B. Constructions
C. Congruence
V MCAS Preparation
VI Transformations
A. Translations
B. Symmetry
C. Reflections
D. Rotations
E. Dilations
2nd Quarter:
I Angles and Navigation
A. Rays and angles
B. Bearings
C. Assumptions about figures
D. Angle pairs ,complementary,
supplementary and vertical
Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test A,B,C(Objective))
(Quiz A,B,C,D,E)
(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test I, II, III(Objective)
(Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test IV(Objective))
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test VI(Objective))
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test I(Objective)
Assessment
II Parallel Lines
A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing
B. Parallel lines and planes
(Quiz A(Objective w/ Open Response)
C. Parallel lines and related angles
Quiz B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
D. Proving lines parallel
(Test I, II(Objective))
III Triangles
A.
B.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Angles inside and outside
Congruent triangles
More proofs
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
Isosceles triangles and trapezoids
Right triangles
Corresponding parts of triangles
Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids
(Test III(Objective))
Midyear Exam
(Objective & Open response)
3rd Quarter:
I MCAS Review
A. MCAS sample test
II Area
A. Area and perimeter
B. Quadratic formula and area
C. Area and probability
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response))
D.
(Test II(Objective) )
III Pythagorean Theorem
A. Pythagorean triples
B. Special right triangles
C. Distance formula
(Test III(Objective))
IV Polygons and Polyhedra
A. Quadrilaterals
B. Parallelograms
C. Special parallelograms
D. Coordinate proofs
(Quiz A, B, C, D, (Objective w/ Open Response))
E. Polygons
F. Area of regular polygons
(Quiz E,F(Objective w/ Open Response))
(Test IV(Objective) )
4th Quarter:
I Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response)
B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids
(Quiz B(objective))
C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones
(Quiz C(Objective))
D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones
(Test A,B,C,D(Objective))
E. Volume
(Test I(Objective))
Assessment
II Circles
A. Circumference and area
B. Surface area and volume of spheres
C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/open
(
response))
D. Angles, arcs and chords
E. Angles formed by secants and tangents
(Test II(Objective) )
III Similarity
A. Similar figures
B. Similar triangles
C. Dilations revisited
(Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response))
(Test III (Objective))
IV Trigonometry
A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios (Quiz A(Objective w/ Open response))
B. Angles of elevation and depression
(Test IV(Objective))
Final Exam
(Objective & Open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades,
Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each
term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade.
Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded
each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or
parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student
is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.
Expectations Needed For A Successful Year In Mr. Arnold’s Class
1. NOTEBOOK; single subject, 3-ring binder, with your name and period on the front cover
I’ll collect notebooks on the day of every test, and return them the next class. If I can’t find (late),
read, or understand your notes, you lose points. Your notebook should include class
notes, homework, journal entries, and returned papers.
2. HOMEWORK; I may or may not give you class time to start your homework. It will be checked at
the beginning of the next class ( 0 to 3 points). Your notebook and homework together count as one
test grade at the end of each quarter.
3. BOARD PROBLEMS; I will put problems on the overhead. You will do them on scrap paper while I
am checking everyone’s homework. Board problems will be collected and graded.
Be in your seat before the bell rings, take out your notebook, turn to your homework, and start solving
the board problems on scrap paper- make sure your name is on the scrap paper. After I check
everyone’s homework, I’ll collect the board problems. Then I’ll put the homework answers on the
overhead, and answer any questions. (Now is the time to clear up any questions you had on last
night’s homework) If your tardy to class without a note, and you miss the homework check and/or the
board problems- too bad- too sad- you lose (no credit)- don’t be tardy!!!
4. QUIZZES; S.A.T. / M.C.A.S. / Practical Math Reviews
There will be 5 quizzes per quarter to practice what we already know. The board problems with the 5
quiz grades will count as one test grade at the end of each quarter.
5. TESTS; There will be 4 or 5 tests per quarter. I do not allow retakes, or extra credit, however, I do
drop the lowest test grade including the test grade from number 4 above.
6.
MAKE-UP WORK DUE TO ILLNESS;
Homework extension one day per absence. Check homework list on bulletin board.
Notebook- copy notes from class member.
Quiz/Test- extension one day per absence- you must arrange make up time with me- if you don’t, then
this can be your dropped score.
7. TEXTBOOK; Use as a reference at home. The textbook costs $50 to replace-your responsible for it.
8.
CHEATING; will result in the immediate loss of your test/quiz/board problem/homework and a
zero grade on that work.(A cheating zero test grade can’t be used as your dropped test grade)
9.
FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS/ EARLY DISMISSALS; Present to me in advance, a pass or
permission slip specifying the event, date, time, and teacher in charge. You need to be in good
standing( no make-up work owed ), and are expected to complete the homework given, copy the notes
that were given, and be prepared for the next class session.
10. LEAVING DURING CLASS; Emergencies only! Fill out the info on the sheet in the sign out book,
when you come back, put the time returned. Come after school that day and make-up the class time
you missed.
11. EXTRA HELP; Please ask for help. I may recommend someone, or our schedules may have common
time.
12. ALGEBRA TWO; To qualify you to move on to Algebra Two next year, you must pass Geometry
with a final average of 75.0 for Honors (not a 74.9).
13. SIGNATURES; First homework assignment is to read and sign this expectation sheet, both you and
your parent/guardian. If you have both signatures, and return this to me by Sept ______, you will get
a bonus of five points on your first quiz grade.
Student Signature_______________________________________________ Date ______________
Parent/Guardian________________________________________________ Date ______________
( I have read and understand the expectations for this class. )
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Geometry
R. Hutchins
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry 1998
Addison-Wesley
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I Statistics
A. Mean, mode, median and range
B. Data tables, plotting points
C. Line of best fit, predictions
II Language of Geometry
A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper notation, drawing and labels
(Objective w/ Open Response)
B. Geometric and algebraic models
Test I, II (Open response)
III Reasoning and Logic
A. Inductive reasoning
B. Language of logic
C. Deductive reasoning
D. Conditional Statements
E. Postulates, properties, theorems
Test I, II, III (Open response)
IV Measuring Figures
A. Using tools for measurement
B. Constructions
C. Congruence
V MCAS Preparation
VI Transformations
A. Translations
B. Symmetry
C. Reflections
D. Rotations
E. Dilations
2nd Quarter:
I Angles and Navigation
A. Rays and angles
B. Bearings
C. Assumptions about figures
D. Angle pairs ,complementary,
supplementary and vertical
Test IV (Objective)
Test V (Open response)
Test I (Objective)
Assessment
II Parallel Lines
A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing
B. Parallel lines and planes
C. Parallel lines and related angles
D. Proving lines parallel
III Triangles
A.
B.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Test I, II (Open response)
Angles inside and outside
Congruent triangles
More proofs
Isosceles triangles and trapezoids
Right triangles
Corresponding parts of triangles
Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids
Test III (Open response)
Midyear Exam
(Objective & Open response)
3rd Quarter:
I MCAS Review
A. MCAS sample test
II Area
A. Area and perimeter
B. Quadratic formula and area
C. Area and probability
III Pythagorean Theorem
A. Pythagorean triples
B. Special right triangles
C. Distance formula
IV Polygons and Polyhedra
A. Quadrilaterals
B. Parallelograms
C. Special parallelograms
D. Coordinate proofs
E. Polygons
F. Area of regular polygons
4th Quarter:
I Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids
B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids
C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones
D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones
E. Volume
Test II (Objective)
Test III (Open response)
Test IV (Open response)
Test I (Open response)
Assessment
II Circles
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Circumference and area
Surface area and volume of spheres
Inscribed and circumscribed figures
Angles, arcs and chords
Angles formed by secants and tangents
Test II (Objective)
III Similarity
A. Similar figures
B. Similar triangles
C. Dilations revisited
IV Trigonometry
A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios
B. Angles of elevation and depression
Test III (Open response)
Test IV (Open response)
Final Exam
(Objective & Open response)
Tests and quizzes – average one per week – homeworks also count toward final grade – extra credit is
available through outside projects
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Geometry
J. Mcmahon
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry(1998)
Addison-Wesley
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I Statistics
A. Mean, mode, median and range
B. Data tables, plotting points
Quiz A,B,C
C. Line of best fit, predictions
(Objective w/ Open Response)
II Language of Geometry
A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper
Quiz A
notation, drawing and labels
(Objective w/ Open Response)
B. Geometric and algebraic models
Test I, II
(Objective w/ Student response)
III Reasoning and Logic
A. Inductive reasoning
B. Language of logic
Response)
C. Deductive reasoning
D. Conditional Statements
E. Postulates, properties, theorems
IV Measuring Figures
A. Using tools for measurement
B. Constructions
C. Congruence
V MCAS Preparation
Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open
(Test A,B,C(Objective))
(Quiz A,B,C,D,E)
(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test I, II, III(Objective)
(Quiz A,B(Objective & Open
Response)
(Test IV(Objective))
Assessment
VI Transformations
A. Translations
B. Symmetry
C. Reflections
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective &
Open Response)
D. Rotations
E. Dilations
2nd Quarter:
I Angles and Navigation
A. Rays and angles
B. Bearings
(Test VI(Objective))
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective &
Open Response)
C. Assumptions about figures
D. Angle pairs ,complementary,
supplementary and vertical
(Test I(Objective)
II Parallel Lines
A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing
B. Parallel lines and planes
(Quiz A(Objective &
Open Response)
C. Parallel lines and related angles
Quiz B,C(Objective &
Open Response)
D. Proving lines parallel
(Test I, II(Objective))
III Triangles
A. Angles inside and outside
B. Congruent triangles
C. More proofs
D.
E.
F.
G.
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective &
Open Response)
Isosceles triangles and trapezoids
Right triangles
Corresponding parts of triangles
Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians,
centroids
(Test III(Objective))
Midyear Exam(Objective & Open response)
Assessment
3rd Quarter:
I MCAS Review
A. MCAS sample test
II Area
A. Area and perimeter
B. Quadratic formula and area
C. Area and probability
III Pythagorean Theorem
A. Pythagorean triples
B. Special right triangles
C. Distance formula
IV Polygons and Polyhedra
A. Quadrilaterals
B. Parallelograms
C. Special parallelograms
D. Coordinate proofs
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective & Open
Response))
(Test II(Objective) )
(Test III(Objective))
(Quiz A, B, C, D, (Objective &
Open Response))
E. Polygons
F. Area of regular polygons (Quiz E,F(Objective & Open
Response))
(Test IV(Objective) )
4th Quarter:
I Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids
Response)
B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids
C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones
D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones
E. Volume
Quiz A(Objective w/Open
(Quiz B(Objective))
(Quiz C(Objective))
(Test A,B,C,D
(Objective))
(Test I(Objective))
II Circles
A. Circumference and area
B. Surface area and volume of spheres
C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective
& Open Response))
D. Angles, arcs and chords
E. Angles formed by secants and tangents (Test II(Objective) )
Assessment
III Similarity
A. Similar figures
B. Similar triangles
(Quiz A(Objective & Open
Response))
C. Dilations revisited
(Test III (Objective))
IV Trigonometry
A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios
(Quiz A(Objective & Open
Response))
B. Angles of elevation and depression (Test IV(Objective))
Final Exam(Objective & Open
response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Objective tests/quizes
Exams
Presentations
Attendance
Class participation
Midyear exam
Final exam
Homework
Grading Policy:
Quizzes –averaged and count as 1 major test
Chapter tests
Homework: grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment;
counts as 1 major test for each term
Midyear and final exams count as 25% of term 2 and term 4 respectively
Course Name:
Geometry
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry ©1998
Addison-Wesley
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I Statistics
A. Mean, mode, median and range
B. Data tables, plotting points
C. Line of best fit, predictions
II Language of Geometry
A. Geometry’s undefined terms,
proper notation, drawing and
labels
B. Geometric and algebraic models
III Reasoning and Logic
A. Inductive reasoning
B. Language of logic
C. Deductive reasoning
D. Conditional Statements
E. Postulates, properties, theorems
F. Introduction to proofs
IV Measuring Figures
A. Using tools for measurement
B. Constructions
C. Congruence
V MCAS Preparation
A. Open response problem format
VI Transformations
A. Translations
B. Symmetry
C. Reflections
D. Rotations
E. Dilations
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/Open Response)
Quiz A
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test I, II
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Quiz A,B
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test A,B,C
(Objective)
Quiz A,B,C,D,E
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test I, II, III
(Objective)
Quiz A,B
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test IV(Objective)
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test VI(Objective))
Assessment
2nd Quarter:
I Angles and Navigation
A. Rays and angles
B. Bearings
C. Vectors
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
D. Assumptions about figures
E. Angle pairs ,complementary, supplementary and vertical
Test I(Objective)
II Parallel Lines
A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing
B. Parallel lines and planes
Quiz A
(Objective w/ Open Response)
C. Parallel lines and related angles
Quiz B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
D. Proving lines parallel
Test I, II (Objective)
III Triangles
A. Angles inside and outside
B. Congruent triangles
E. More proofs
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Isosceles triangles and trapezoids
Right triangles
Corresponding parts of triangles
More proofs
Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test III(Objective)
Midyear Exam
(Objective w/Open Response)
3rd Quarter:
I MCAS Review
A. MCAS sample test
II Area
A. Area and perimeter
B. Quadratic formula and area
C. Area and probability
D. Area under the curve
III Pythagorean Theorem
A. Pythagorean triples
B. Special right triangles
C. Distance formula
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test II
(Objective)
Test III
(Objective)
Assessment
IV Polygons and Polyhedra
A. Quadrilaterals
B. Parallelograms
C. Special parallelograms
D. Coordinate proofs
E. Polygons
F. Area of regular polygons
G. Polyhedrons
H. Platonic solids
I. Euler’s formula
4th Quarter:
I Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids
B.
C.
D.
E.
Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids
Surface Area Cylinders and Cones
Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones
Volume
Quiz A, B, C, D
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Quiz E,F
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test IV (Objective)
Quiz A
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Quiz B (Objective)
Quiz C (Objective)
Test A,B,C,D (Objective)
Test I (Objective)
II Circles
A. Circumference and area
B. Surface area and volume of spheres
C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures
D. Angles, arcs and chords
E. Angles formed by secants and tangents
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/Open Response)
Test II (Objective)
III Similarity
A. Similar figures
B. Similar triangles
C. Dilations revisited
IV Trigonometry
A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios
B. Angles of elevation and depression
Quiz A
(Objective w/Open Response)
Test III (Objective)
Quiz A
(Objective w/ Open response)
Test IV (Objective)
Final Exam
(Objective w/ Open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades,
Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each
term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade.
Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded
each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or
parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student
is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Geometry
Arnold, E.
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry 1998
Addison-Wesley
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I Statistics
A. Mean, mode, median and range
B. Data tables, plotting points
Quiz A,B,C
C. Line of best fit, predictions
(Objective w/ Open Response)
II Language of Geometry
A. Geometry’s undefined terms, proper
Quiz A
notation, drawing and labels
(Objective w/ Open Response)
B. Geometric and algebraic models
Test I, II
(Objective w/ Student response)
III Reasoning and Logic
A. Inductive reasoning
B. Language of logic
Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response)
C. Deductive reasoning
(Test A,B,C(Objective))
D. Conditional Statements
E. Postulates, properties, theorems
(Quiz A,B,C,D,E)
(Objective w/ Open Response)
F. Introduction to proofs
(Test I, II, III(Objective))
IV Measuring Figures
A. Using tools for measurement
B. Constructions
(Quiz A,B(Objective w/ Open Response)
C. Congruence
(Test IV(Objective))
V MCAS Preparation
VI Transformations
A. Translations
B. Symmetry
C. Reflections
D. Rotations
E. Dilations
2nd Quarter:
I Angles and Navigation
A. Rays and angles
B. Bearings
C. Vectors
D. Assumptions about figures
E. Angle pairs ,complementary,
F. supplementary and vertical
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test VI(Objective))
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
(Test I(Objective))
Assessment
II Parallel Lines
A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing
B. Parallel lines and planes
(Quiz A(Objective w/ Open Response)
C. Parallel lines and related angles
Quiz B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
D. Proving lines parallel
(Test I, II(Objective))
III Triangles
A.
B.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Angles inside and outside
Congruent triangles
More proofs
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response)
Isosceles triangles and trapezoids
Right triangles
Corresponding parts of triangles
More proofs
Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids
(Test III(Objective))
Midyear Exam (Objective & Open response)
3rd Quarter:
I MCAS Review
A. MCAS sample test
II Area
A. Area and perimeter
B. Quadratic formula and area
C. Area and probability
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/ Open Response))
D. Area under the curve
(Test II(Objective) )
III Pythagorean Theorem
A. Pythagorean triples
B. Special right triangles
C. Distance formula
(Test III(Objective))
IV Polygons and Polyhedra
A. Quadrilaterals
B. Parallelograms
C. Special parallelograms
D. Coordinate proofs
(Quiz A, B, C, D, (Objective w/ Open Response))
E. Polygons
F. Area of regular polygons
(Quiz E,F(Objective w/ Open Response))
G. Polyhedrons
H. Platonic solids
I. Euler’s formula
(Test IV(Objective) )
4th Quarter:
I Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response)
B. Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids
(Quiz B(objective))
C. Surface Area Cylinders and Cones
(Quiz C(Objective))
D. Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones
(Test A,B,C,D(Objective))
E. Volume
(Test I(Objective))
Assessment
II Circles
A. Circumference and area
B. Surface area and volume of spheres
C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures
(Quiz A,B,C(Objective w/open
response))
D. Angles, arcs and chords
E. Angles formed by secants and tangents
(Test II(Objective) )
III Similarity
A. Similar figures
B. Similar triangles
C. Dilations revisited
(Quiz A(Objective w/Open Response))
(Test III (Objective))
IV Trigonometry
A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios (Quiz A(Objective w/ Open response))
B. Angles of elevation and depression
(Test IV(Objective))
Final Exam (Objective & Open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades,
Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each
term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade.
Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded
each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or
parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student
is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.
Expectations Needed For A Successful Year In Mr. Arnold’s Class
1. NOTEBOOK; single subject, 3-ring binder, with your name and period on the front cover
I’ll collect notebooks on the day of every test, and return them the next class. If I can’t find (late),
read, or understand your notes, you lose points. Your notebook should include class
notes, homework, journal entries, and returned papers.
2. HOMEWORK; I may or may not give you class time to start your homework. It will be checked at
the beginning of the next class ( 0 to 3 points). Your notebook and homework together count as one
test grade at the end of each quarter.
3. BOARD PROBLEMS; I will put problems on the overhead. You will do them on scrap paper while I
am checking everyone’s homework. Board problems will be collected and graded.
Be in your seat before the bell rings, take out your notebook, turn to your homework, and start solving
the board problems on scrap paper- make sure your name is on the scrap paper. After I check
everyone’s homework, I’ll collect the board problems. Then I’ll put the homework answers on the
overhead, and answer any questions. (Now is the time to clear up any questions you had on last
night’s homework) If your tardy to class without a note, and you miss the homework check and/or the
board problems- too bad- too sad- you lose (no credit)- don’t be tardy!!!
4. QUIZZES; S.A.T. / M.C.A.S. / Practical Math Reviews
There will be 5 quizzes per quarter to practice what we already know. The board problems with the 5
quiz grades will count as one test grade at the end of each quarter.
5. TESTS; There will be 4 or 5 tests per quarter. I do not allow retakes, or extra credit, however, I do
drop the lowest test grade including the test grade from number 4 above.
6.
MAKE-UP WORK DUE TO ILLNESS;
Homework extension one day per absence. Check homework list on bulletin board.
Notebook- copy notes from class member.
Quiz/Test- extension one day per absence- you must arrange make up time with me- if you don’t, then
this can be your dropped score.
7. TEXTBOOK; Use as a reference at home. The textbook costs $50 to replace-your responsible for it.
8.
CHEATING; will result in the immediate loss of your test/quiz/board problem/homework and a
zero grade on that work.(A cheating zero test grade can’t be used as your dropped test grade)
9.
FIELD TRIPS/ SPECIAL EVENTS/ EARLY DISMISSALS; Present to me in advance, a pass or
permission slip specifying the event, date, time, and teacher in charge. You need to be in good
standing( no make-up work owed ), and are expected to complete the homework given, copy the notes
that were given, and be prepared for the next class session.
10. LEAVING DURING CLASS; Emergencies only! Fill out the info on the sheet in the sign out book,
when you come back, put the time returned. Come after school that day and make-up the class time
you missed.
11. EXTRA HELP; Please ask for help. I may recommend someone, or our schedules may have common
time.
12. ALGEBRA TWO; To qualify you to move on to Algebra Two next year, you must pass Geometry
with a final average of 75.0 for Honors (not a 74.9).
13. SIGNATURES; First homework assignment is to read and sign this expectation sheet, both you and
your parent/guardian. If you have both signatures, and return this to me by Sept ______, you will get
a bonus of five points on your first quiz grade.
Student Signature_______________________________________________ Date ______________
Parent/Guardian________________________________________________ Date ______________
( I have read and understand the expectations for this class. )
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Geometry
Judith Holliday
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Focus on Geometry 1998
Addison-Wesley
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I Statistics
A. Mean, mode, median and range
B. Data tables, plotting points
C. Line of best fit, predictions
II Language of Geometry
A. Geometry’s undefined terms,
proper notation, drawing and
labels
B. Geometric and algebraic models
III Reasoning and Logic
A. Inductive reasoning
B. Language of logic
C. Deductive reasoning
D. Conditional Statements
E. Postulates, properties, theorems
F. Introduction to proofs
IV Measuring Figures
A. Using tools for measurement
B. Constructions
C. Congruence
V MCAS Preparation
A. Open response problem format
VI Transformations
A. Translations
B. Symmetry
C. Reflections
D. Rotations
E. Dilations
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/Open Response)
Quiz A
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test I, II
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Quiz A,B
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test A,B,C
(Objective)
Quiz A,B,C,D,E
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test I, II, III
(Objective)
Quiz A,B
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test IV(Objective)
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test VI(Objective))
Assessment
2nd Quarter:
I Angles and Navigation
A. Rays and angles
B. Bearings
C. Vectors
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
D. Assumptions about figures
E. Angle pairs ,complementary, supplementary and vertical
Test I(Objective)
II Parallel Lines
A. Orthographic and Isometric drawing
B. Parallel lines and planes
Quiz A
(Objective w/ Open Response)
C. Parallel lines and related angles
Quiz B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
D. Proving lines parallel
Test I, II (Objective)
III Triangles
A. Angles inside and outside
B. Congruent triangles
E. More proofs
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Isosceles triangles and trapezoids
Right triangles
Corresponding parts of triangles
More proofs
Perpendiculars, bisectors, medians, centroids
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test III(Objective)
Midyear Exam
(Objective w/Open Response)
3rd Quarter:
I MCAS Review
A. MCAS sample test
II Area
A. Area and perimeter
B. Quadratic formula and area
C. Area and probability
D. Area under the curve
III Pythagorean Theorem
A. Pythagorean triples
B. Special right triangles
C. Distance formula
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test II
(Objective)
Test III
(Objective)
Assessment
IV Polygons and Polyhedra
A. Quadrilaterals
B. Parallelograms
C. Special parallelograms
D. Coordinate proofs
E. Polygons
F. Area of regular polygons
G. Polyhedrons
H. Platonic solids
I. Euler’s formula
4th Quarter:
I Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area, Prisms and Pyramids
B.
C.
D.
E.
Lateral Area Prisms and Pyramids
Surface Area Cylinders and Cones
Lateral Area Cylinders and Cones
Volume
Quiz A, B, C, D
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Quiz E,F
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Test IV (Objective)
Quiz A
(Objective w/ Open Response)
Quiz B (Objective)
Quiz C (Objective)
Test A,B,C,D (Objective)
Test I (Objective)
II Circles
A. Circumference and area
B. Surface area and volume of spheres
C. Inscribed and circumscribed figures
D. Angles, arcs and chords
E. Angles formed by secants and tangents
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective w/Open Response)
Test II (Objective)
III Similarity
A. Similar figures
B. Similar triangles
C. Dilations revisited
IV Trigonometry
A. Sine, Cosine and Tangent ratios
B. Angles of elevation and depression
Quiz A
(Objective w/Open Response)
Test III (Objective)
Quiz A
(Objective w/ Open response)
Test IV (Objective)
Final Exam
(Objective w/ Open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two grades,
Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects vary each
term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade.
Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and recorded
each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework without good reason or
parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be made up for full credit. If a student
is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the homework when they return to class.
Course Name:
Geometry
Level: Advanced
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Addison Wesley Geometry
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
Algebra Review
A. Factoring
B. Systems of Equations
C. Reducing Square Roots
D. Complex Fractions
Quiz on I. (Open Response)
Test on I. (Open Response)
Coordinate Geometry
A. Coordinates and Midpoints
B. Slope
C. Slopes of Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
D. Equations of Lines
E. Distance Formula
Quiz on II. (Open Response)
Test on II. (Open Response)
III.
IV.
Basic Ideas of Geometry
A. Points, Lines, Planes, and Space
B. Distance and Segment Measure
C. Rays, Angles, and Angle Measure
D. Congruent Segments and Angles
E. Triangles
F. Conditional Statements
G. Drawing and Supporting Conclusions
H. Deductive Reasoning – Using Algebraic Properties
Quiz on III. (Open Response)
Test on III. (Open Response)
Introduction to Proof
A. Two-Column Proofs
B. Complementary, Supplementary, and Vertical Angles
C. Perpendicular Lines
D. Drawing and Using Diagrams
E. Planning and Writing a Proof
F. Proving Theorems: Segments and Lines
G. Proving Theorems: Angles
Quiz on IV. (Open Response)
Test on IV. (Open Response)
Assessment
5
2nd Quarter:
V.
Parallel Lines and Planes
A. Parallel Lines, Planes, and Transversals
B. Properties of Parallel Lines
C. Proving Lines Parallel
D. Angles of a Triangle
E. Theorems Related to the Angle Sum Theorem
F. Angles of a Polygon
Quiz V. (Open Response)
Test V. (Open Response)
VI.
Congruent Triangles (2 Tests)
A. Congruent Triangles
B. Congruence Postulates
C. Proofs: Using Congruence Postulates
D. Proving Segments and Angles Congruent
E. Proofs: Overlapping Triangles
Test A. – E. (Open Response)
F. Isosceles Triangles
G. AAS Congruence and Right Triangle Congruence
H. Medians, Altitudes, and Perpendicular Bisectors
Test VI. (Open Response)
VII.
Using Congruent Triangles and Parallel Lines
A. Properties of Parallelograms
B. Proving Quadrilaterals are Parallelograms
C. Rectangles, Rhombuses, and Squares
D. Trapezoids
E. The Midsegment Theorem
F. Indirect Proof
G. Inequalities in One Triangle
H. Inequalities in Two Triangles
Test A. - E. (Open Response)
Test VII. (Open Response)
3rd Quarter:
VIII.
Similarity
A. Ratio and Proportion
B. Properties of Proportions
C. Similar Polygons
D. AA Similarity Postulate
E. SAS and SSS Similarity Theorems
F. Segments Divided Proportionally
Quiz VIII. (Open Response)
Test VIII. (Open Response)
IX.
Right Triangles
A. Right Triangle Proportions
B. The Pythagorean Theorem
C. The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
Quiz A. – B. (Open Response)
Assessment
D. Special Right Triangles
Quiz C. – D. (Open Response)
Test A. – D. (Open Response)
E. Trigonometric Functions
F. Angles of Elevation and Depression
Test IX. (Open Response)
Project IX. (Open Response)
4th Quarter:
X.
XI.
XII.
Circles
A. Basic Terms
B. Tangent Lines
C. Common Tangents and Tangent Circles
D. Arcs and Their Measure
E. Chords of Circles
F. Inscribed Angles
G. Angles of Chords, Secants, and Tangents
H. Segments of Chords, Secants, And Tangents
Test A. – E. (Open Response)
Quiz F. – H. (Open Response)
Test X. (Open Response)
Area and Perimeter of Polygons (2 Quizzes, Project, and Test)
A. Perimeter and Area of Rectangles
B. Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles
C. Areas of Trapezoids and Other Quadrilaterals
D. Area of Regular Polygons
Quiz A. – D. (Open Response)
E. Ratios of Areas and Perimeters of Similar Polygons
F. Circumference and Arc Length
Quiz D. – F. (Open Response)
G. Areas of Circles, Sectors, and Segments
Test XI. (Open Response)
Project XI. (Open Response)
Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area and Volume of Prisms
B. Surface Area and Volume of Pyramids
C. Surface Area and Volume of Cylinders
D. Surface Area and Volume of Spheres
E. Surface Area and Volume of Similar Solids
Quiz XIII. (Open Response)
Test XIII. (Open Response)
Grading Policy:
Homework = 1 Quiz
2 Quizzes = 1 Test
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be counted as a quiz grade. Each assignment missed will result in a 5 point
deduction from the starting grade of 100%.
Oral presentations will count as a quiz grade.
Quizzes will count as ½ a test grade.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Geometry 10
Holliday
Level: Advanced
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials: Houghton Mifflin Geometry
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
Algebra Review
A. Factoring
B. Systems of Equations
C. Reducing Square Roots
D. Complex Fractions
Quiz on I. (Open Response)
Test on I. (Open Response)
Coordinate Geometry
A. Coordinates and Midpoints
B. Slope
C. Slopes of Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
D. Equations of Lines
E. Distance Formula
Quiz on II. (Open Response)
Test on II. (Open Response)
III.
IV.
Basic Ideas of Geometry
A. Points, Lines, Planes, and Space
B. Distance and Segment Measure
C. Rays, Angles, and Angle Measure
D. Congruent Segments and Angles
E. Triangles
F. Conditional Statements
G. Drawing and Supporting Conclusions
H. Deductive Reasoning – Using Algebraic Properties
Quiz on III. (Open Response)
Test on III. (Open Response)
Introduction to Proof
A. Two-Column Proofs
B. Complementary, Supplementary, and Vertical Angles
C. Perpendicular Lines
D. Drawing and Using Diagrams
E. Planning and Writing a Proof
F. Proving Theorems: Segments and Lines
G. Proving Theorems: Angles
Quiz on IV. (Open Response)
Test on IV. (Open Response)
5
Assessment
2nd Quarter:
V.
Parallel Lines and Planes
A. Parallel Lines, Planes, and Transversals
B. Properties of Parallel Lines
C. Proving Lines Parallel
D. Angles of a Triangle
E. Theorems Related to the Angle Sum Theorem
F. Angles of a Polygon
Quiz V. (Open Response)
Test V. (Open Response)
VI.
Congruent Triangles (2 Tests)
A. Congruent Triangles
B. Congruence Postulates
C. Proofs: Using Congruence Postulates
D. Proving Segments and Angles Congruent
E. Proofs: Overlapping Triangles
Test A. – E. (Open Response)
F. Isosceles Triangles
G. AAS Congruence and Right Triangle Congruence
H. Medians, Altitudes, and Perpendicular Bisectors
Test VI. (Open Response)
VII.
Using Congruent Triangles and Parallel Lines
A. Properties of Parallelograms
B. Proving Quadrilaterals are Parallelograms
C. Rectangles, Rhombuses, and Squares
D. Trapezoids
E. The Midsegment Theorem
F. Indirect Proof
G. Inequalities in One Triangle
H. Inequalities in Two Triangles
Test A. - E. (Open Response)
Test VII. (Open Response)
3rd Quarter:
VIII.
Similarity
A. Ratio and Proportion
B. Properties of Proportions
C. Similar Polygons
D. AA Similarity Postulate
E. SAS and SSS Similarity Theorems
F. Segments Divided Proportionally
Quiz VIII. (Open Response)
Test VIII. (Open Response)
IX.
Right Triangles
A. Right Triangle Proportions
B. The Pythagorean Theorem
C. The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
Quiz A. – B. (Open Response)
Assessment
D. Special Right Triangles
Quiz C. – D. (Open Response)
Test A. – D. (Open Response)
E. Trigonometric Functions
F. Angles of Elevation and Depression
Test IX. (Open Response)
Project IX. (Open Response)
4th Quarter:
X.
XI.
XII.
Circles
A. Basic Terms
B. Tangent Lines
C. Common Tangents and Tangent Circles
D. Arcs and Their Measure
E. Chords of Circles
F. Inscribed Angles
G. Angles of Chords, Secants, and Tangents
H. Segments of Chords, Secants, And Tangents
Test A. – E. (Open Response)
Quiz F. – H. (Open Response)
Test X. (Open Response)
Area and Perimeter of Polygons (2 Quizzes, Project, and Test)
A. Perimeter and Area of Rectangles
B. Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles
C. Areas of Trapezoids and Other Quadrilaterals
D. Area of Regular Polygons
Quiz A. – D. (Open Response)
E. Ratios of Areas and Perimeters of Similar Polygons
F. Circumference and Arc Length
Quiz D. – F. (Open Response)
G. Areas of Circles, Sectors, and Segments
Test XI. (Open Response)
Project XI. (Open Response)
Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area and Volume of Prisms
B. Surface Area and Volume of Pyramids
C. Surface Area and Volume of Cylinders
D. Surface Area and Volume of Spheres
E. Surface Area and Volume of Similar Solids
Quiz XIII. (Open Response)
Test XIII. (Open Response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be counted as a quiz grade. Each assignment missed will result in a 5 point
deduction from the starting grade of 100%.
Oral presentations will count as a quiz grade.
Quizzes will count as ½ a test grade.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Geometry
Caldwell
Level: Advanced
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Addison Wesley Geometry
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
Algebra Review
A. Factoring
B. Systems of Equations
C. Reducing Square Roots
D. Complex Fractions
Quiz on I. (Open Response)
Test on I. (Open Response)
Coordinate Geometry
A. Coordinates and Midpoints
B. Slope
C. Slopes of Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
D. Equations of Lines
E. Distance Formula
Quiz on II. (Open Response)
Test on II. (Open Response)
III.
IV.
Basic Ideas of Geometry
A. Points, Lines, Planes, and Space
B. Distance and Segment Measure
C. Rays, Angles, and Angle Measure
D. Congruent Segments and Angles
E. Triangles
F. Conditional Statements
G. Drawing and Supporting Conclusions
H. Deductive Reasoning – Using Algebraic Properties
Quiz on III. (Open Response)
Test on III. (Open Response)
Introduction to Proof
A. Two-Column Proofs
B. Complementary, Supplementary, and Vertical Angles
C. Perpendicular Lines
D. Drawing and Using Diagrams
E. Planning and Writing a Proof
F. Proving Theorems: Segments and Lines
G. Proving Theorems: Angles
Quiz on IV. (Open Response)
Test on IV. (Open Response)
5
Assessment
2nd Quarter:
V.
Parallel Lines and Planes
A. Parallel Lines, Planes, and Transversals
B. Properties of Parallel Lines
C. Proving Lines Parallel
D. Angles of a Triangle
E. Theorems Related to the Angle Sum Theorem
F. Angles of a Polygon
Quiz V. (Open Response)
Test V. (Open Response)
VI.
Congruent Triangles (2 Tests)
A. Congruent Triangles
B. Congruence Postulates
C. Proofs: Using Congruence Postulates
D. Proving Segments and Angles Congruent
E. Proofs: Overlapping Triangles
Test A. – E. (Open Response)
F. Isosceles Triangles
G. AAS Congruence and Right Triangle Congruence
H. Medians, Altitudes, and Perpendicular Bisectors
Test VI. (Open Response)
VII.
Using Congruent Triangles and Parallel Lines
A. Properties of Parallelograms
B. Proving Quadrilaterals are Parallelograms
C. Rectangles, Rhombuses, and Squares
D. Trapezoids
E. The Midsegment Theorem
F. Indirect Proof
G. Inequalities in One Triangle
H. Inequalities in Two Triangles
Test A. - E. (Open Response)
Test VII. (Open Response)
3rd Quarter:
VIII.
Similarity
A. Ratio and Proportion
B. Properties of Proportions
C. Similar Polygons
D. AA Similarity Postulate
E. SAS and SSS Similarity Theorems
F. Segments Divided Proportionally
Quiz VIII. (Open Response)
Test VIII. (Open Response)
IX.
Right Triangles
A. Right Triangle Proportions
B. The Pythagorean Theorem
C. The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem
Quiz A. – B. (Open Response)
Assessment
D. Special Right Triangles
Quiz C. – D. (Open Response)
Test A. – D. (Open Response)
E. Trigonometric Functions
F. Angles of Elevation and Depression
Test IX. (Open Response)
Project IX. (Open Response)
4th Quarter:
X.
XI.
XII.
Circles
A. Basic Terms
B. Tangent Lines
C. Common Tangents and Tangent Circles
D. Arcs and Their Measure
E. Chords of Circles
F. Inscribed Angles
G. Angles of Chords, Secants, and Tangents
H. Segments of Chords, Secants, And Tangents
Test A. – E. (Open Response)
Quiz F. – H. (Open Response)
Test X. (Open Response)
Area and Perimeter of Polygons (2 Quizzes, Project, and Test)
A. Perimeter and Area of Rectangles
B. Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles
C. Areas of Trapezoids and Other Quadrilaterals
D. Area of Regular Polygons
Quiz A. – D. (Open Response)
E. Ratios of Areas and Perimeters of Similar Polygons
F. Circumference and Arc Length
Quiz D. – F. (Open Response)
G. Areas of Circles, Sectors, and Segments
Test XI. (Open Response)
Project XI. (Open Response)
Surface Area and Volume
A. Surface Area and Volume of Prisms
B. Surface Area and Volume of Pyramids
C. Surface Area and Volume of Cylinders
D. Surface Area and Volume of Spheres
E. Surface Area and Volume of Similar Solids
Quiz XIII. (Open Response)
Test XIII. (Open Response)
Grading Policy:
Homework = 1 Quiz
2 Quizzes = 1 Test
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Diagnostic testing
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework will be counted as a quiz grade. Each assignment missed will result in a 5 point
deduction from the starting grade of 100%.
Oral presentations will count as a quiz grade.
Quizzes will count as ½ a test grade.
Algebra 1
Syllabi
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 1
W. Chen
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra I Concepts and Skills , ©2001, McDougal Littell
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Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Connections to Algebra
A. Variables in algebra
B. Exponents and Powers
C. Order of Operations
1. Evaluate without grouping symbols
2. Use the left-to-right rule
3. Expressions with fraction bars
4. Use a calculator
D. Equations and Inequalities
E. Translating words into mathematical symbols
F. A problem solving plan using models
G. Tables and graphs
Assessment
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Quiz on C
(open-response)
Quiz on D and E
(open-response)
Quiz on F and G
(open-response)
H. An introduction to Functions
Exam on I
(open-response)
II.
Properties of Real Numbers
A. The real number line
B. Absolute value
C. Adding Real numbers
D. Subtracting real numbers
E. Multiplying real numbers
F. The distributive property
G. Combining like terms
H. Dividing real numbers
III.
Solving Linear Equations
A. Solving equations using addition and subtraction
B. Solving equations using multiplication and division
C. Solving multi-step equations
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Quiz on C and D
(open-response)
Quiz on E
(open-response)
Quiz on F and G
(open-response)
Exam on II
(open-response)
Quiz on A to C
(open-response)
2nd Quarter:
I.
Solving Linear Equations
D. Solving equations with variables on both sides
E. More on linear equations
F. Solving decimal equations
G. Formulas
H. Ratios and rates
I. Percents
II.
Graphing Linear Equations and Functions
A. The coordinate plane
B. Graphing linear equations
C. Graphing horizontal and vertical lines
D. Graphing lines using intercepts
E. The slope of a line
F. Direct variation
G. Graphing lines using Slope-Intercept Form
J. Functions and relations
III.
Writing Linear Equations
A. Slope-Intercept Form
B. Point-Slope Form
C. Writing linear equations given two points
D. Standard Form
E. Perpendicular lines and parallel lines
IV.
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
A. Scatter plots and data relationships
B. Probability and ratio
C. Mean, median and mode
D. Matrices: dimensions, addition, and scalar multiplication
3rd Quarter:
I.
Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities
A. Solving inequalities using addition or subtraction
B. Solving inequalities using multiplication or division
C. Solving Multi-step inequalities
D. Solving compound inequalities involving “And”
E. Solving compound inequalities involving “Or”
Quiz on D
(open-response)
Quiz on E and F
(open-response)
Quiz on G and H
(open-response)
Exam on III
(open-response)
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Quiz on C and D
(open-response)
Quiz on E to G
(open-response)
Exam on II
(open-response)
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Quiz on C
(open-response)
Exam on III
(open-response)
Quiz on A to D
(open-response)
MID-YEAR EXAM
(Objective and Open-response)
Quiz on A to C
(open-response)
Quiz on D and E
(open-response)
F. Solving absolute-Value equations
G. Solving Absolute-Value inequalities
F. Graphing Linear Inequalities in two variables
II.
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
A. Graphing linear systems
B. Solving linear systems by substitution
C. Solving linear systems by linear combinations
D. Linear systems and problems solving
E. Special types of linear systems
F. Systems of linear inequalities
4th Quarter:
I.
Exponents and Exponential Functions
A. Multiplication Properties of Exponents
B. Division Properties of Exponents
C. Zero and negative exponents
G. Scientific notation
II.
Polynomials and Factoring
A. Adding and subtracting polynomials
B. Multiplying polynomials
C. Special products of polynomials
D. Solving quadratic Equations in factored form
E. Factoring x 2 bx c
F. Factoring ax 2 bx c
G. Factoring special products
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Quiz on F and G
(open-response)
Exam on I
(open-response)
Quiz on A to C
(open-response)
Quiz on D and E
(open-response)
Exam on II
(open-response)
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Exam on I
(open-response)
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Quiz on C and D
(open-response)
Quiz on E and F
(open-response)
Exam on II
(open-response)
FINAL EXAM
(Objective and Open-response)
Algebra 1 S
Mr. Chen
Class Policies
CLASS PREPARATION
Materials needed for class include:
1. COVERED textbook.
2. Notebook and calculator
3. HOMEWORK
4. PENCIL – ALL WORK FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE DONE IN PENCIL
(Can not use pen on any quiz or exam, pencil ONLY)
5. Correcting pen (colored pen)
ATTENDANCE
1. UNEXCUSED ABSENCE AND TARDINESS
A “ZERO” will be recorded for any homework, quiz, project, or test missed that
day. They can not be made up.
2. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Any student absent from class is responsible for ALL work missed. This includes NOTES,
CLASSWORK, HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, AND TESTS. It is up to the student to make
arrangements with me concerning this make up work. If the student does not approach me upon
his/her return from an absence, I will assume that the student does not intend to make up the
missed work.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF A ONE-DAY ABSENCE ON THE DAY BEFORE A TEST DOES
NOT EXCUSE THE STUDENT FROM TAKING THE TEST.
PLEASE ALSO BE AWARE THAT IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT ON THE DAY OF A TEST, THE
STUDENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO TAKE THAT TEST ON THE DAY THE STUDENT
RETURNS.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be given daily, including most weekends. It will be checked daily and
may or may not be collected. If the completed assignment is not with you when you
enter class it will not be considered done. Each assignment must be on a separate
paper with the proper heading.
SET UP:
1. Upper right corner: Name, the date the assignment is given, page number and
problems assigned.
2. All diagrams must be neat and properly labelled. All lines must be drawn with a
straight edge.
3. Problems should be numbered as they are in the text.
4. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO GET CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
notebook may check 2 – 3 times during each term, grade will be given out
New GRADING (TERM)
TESTS AND PROJECT --- 45 %
QUIZZES --- 35%
HOMEWORK --- 20%
EXTRA HELP (Room 345)
I will be available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school. Please, let me know
if you are going to stay after school for extra help or makeup work. If you can not stay on these days, I
will make every effort to find a mutually agreeable time. Extra help does not usually take long, and it can
keep a small problem from becoming a big one.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 1
M. Gralton
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra I: Concepts and Skills, McDougal Littell 2001
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Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Introduction
A.
Symbols and Expressions
B.
Order of Operations
C.
Evaluating expressions
D.
Simplifying expressions by combining like terms
E.
Writing algebraic expressions
F.
Real number system
1.
Natural numbers
2.
Whole numbers
3.
Integers
4.
Rational numbers
5.
Irrational numbers
G.
Basic properties
1.
Commutative
2.
Associative
3.
Distributive
4.
Identity
5.
Inverses
II.
III.
Integers and Rational Numbers
A.
Graphing rational numbers on a number line
B.
Addition
C.
Subtraction
D.
Multiplication
E.
Division
F.
Using the distributive property
G.
Problem solving
Solving linear equations with one variable
A.
Transforming by addition or subtraction
B.
Transforming by multiplication or division
C.
Solving multi-step equations
D.
Solving fractional and decimal equations
E.
Ratio and proportion
F.
Percent
G.
Absolute value equations
H.
Problem solving
Assessment
Test on Real Numbers and Properties
(Open response)
Test on Integers and Rational Numbers
(Open Response)
Test: Linear equations (Open response)
Notebook
Homework
Assessment
nd
2 Quarter:
I.
Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable
A.
Vocabulary
B.
Solving linear inequalities using the addition property of inequality
C.
Solving linear inequalities using the multiplication property of inequality
D.
Graphing
Test on Linear Inequalities
(Open response)
II.
Graphing: Linear Equations
A.
Graphing ordered pairs
B.
Graphing linear equations
C.
Slope of a line
D.
Slope-intercept form
E.
Equation of a line
Test on Graphing Linear Equations
(Open response)
III.
Systems of Linear Equations
A.
Solve by graphing
B.
Substitution
C.
Addition/subtraction
D.
Multiplication
E.
Problem solving
3rd Quarter:
I.
Exponents and Polynomials
A.
Properties of exponents
B.
Scientific notation
C.
Multiplication/division of monomials
D.
Polynomials
1.
Evaluating
2.
Addition and subtraction
3.
Multiplication
a.
Monomial
b.
Polynomial by a monomial
c.
Two polynomials
II.
Factoring Polynomials
A.
Factoring integers and monomials
B.
Difference of two squares
C.
Trinomials
D.
Grouping
E.
Solving quadratic equations by factoring
F.
Problem solving
Test on Linear Systems
(Open response)
Notebook
Midyear Exam
(Objective and open response)
Test on Polynomials
(Open response)
Test: Factoring
(Open response)
Assessment
III.
Rational Expressions and Equations
A.
Simplifying
B.
Multiplication and division
C.
Least common denominator
D.
Addition and subtraction
1.
Like denominators
2.
Unlike denominators
E.
Mixed expressions
F.
Solving rational equations
G.
Problem solving
4th Quarter:
I.
Radicals
A.
Real Numbers
B.
Radical Expressions
C.
Simplifying Radical Expressions
D.
Multiplying Radical Expressions
E.
Dividing and Simplifying
F.
Addition and Subtraction
II.
III.
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
A.
Interpreting graphs and data
B.
Measures of central tendency
C.
Scatter plots and data relationships
D.
Probability and ratios
Matrices
A.
Dimensions
B.
Addition
C.
Scalar Multiplication
Test on Rational Expressions
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
Test on Radicals
(Open response)
Test: Probability and statistics
(Open response)
Test: Matrices (Open response)
Notebook
Homework
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Quizzes
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy
- Quizzes
- Chapter Tests: each test carries twice the weight of a quiz.
- Homework: grade starts at 100 with 5 points subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20
assignments, the resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 1
Mrs. Huang
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra I Concepts and Skills
Larson, Boswell, Kanold, Stiff, McDougal Littell Inc. © 2001
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Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
Connections to Algebra
A.
Variable in Algebra
B.
Exponents and Powers
C.
Order of Operations
D.
E.
Equations and Inequalities
Translating Words into Mathematical Symbols
F.
G.
H.
A Problem Solving Plan Using Models
Tables and Graphs
An Introduction to Functions
Properties of Real Numbers
A.
The Real Number Line
B.
Absolute Value
C.
Adding Real Numbers
D.
E.
F.
Subtracting Real Numbers
Multiplying Real Numbers
The Distributive Property
G.
H.
Combining Like Terms
Dividing Real Numbers
III. Solving Linear Equations with One Variable
A.
Solving Equations Using Addition and Subtraction
B.
Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division
C.
Solving Multi-Step Equations
D.
E.
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Solving Decimal Equations
F.
G.
H.
Formulas
Ratios and Rates
Percents
Assessments
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – E
(Open response)
Quiz on F – H
(Open response)
Tests on Connections to
Algebra
(Open response)
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – F
(Open response)
Quiz on G – H
(Open response)
Test on the Real Numbers
(Open response)
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – E
(Open response)
Quiz on F – H
(Open response)
Test on Solving Linear
Equations
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
2nd Quarter:
I. Graphing Linear Equations and Functions
A.
The Coordinate Plane
B.
Graphing Linear Equations
C.
Graphing Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
D.
E.
F.
Graphing Lines Using Intercepts
The Slope of a Line
Direct Variation
Quiz on D – F
(Open response)
G.
H.
Graphing Lines Using Slope-Intercept Form
Functions and Relations
Quiz on G – H
(Open response)
Test on Graphing Linear
Equality
(Open response)
II. Writing Linear Equations
A.
Slope-Intercept Form
B.
Point-Slope Form
Quiz on A – B
(Open response)
C.
D.
Writing Linear Equations Given Two Points
Standard Form
Quiz on C – D
(Open response)
E.
F.
Modeling with Linear Equations
Perpendicular Lines
Quiz on E – F
(Open response)
Test on Graphing Linear
Equations
(Open response)
III. Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities
A.
Solving Inequalities Using Addition or Subtraction
B.
Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division
C.
Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
D.
E.
F.
Solving Compound Inequalities Involving “And”
Solving Compound Inequalities Involving “Or”
Solving Absolute-Value Equations
G.
H.
Solving Absolute-Value Inequalities
Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – F
(Open response)
Quiz on G – H
(Open response)
Test on Solving and Graphing
Linear Inequalities
(Open response)
Midyear Exam
(Objective and open response)
Notebook
Homework
3rd Quarter:
I. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
A.
Graphing Linear Systems
B.
Solving Linear Systems by Substitution
C.
Solving Linear Systems by Linear Combinations
D.
E.
F.
Linear Systems and Problem Solving
Special Types of Linear Systems
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – F
(Open response)
Test on Systems of Linear
Equations and Inequalities
(Open response)
II. Exponents and Exponential Functions
A.
Multiplication Properties of Exponents
B.
Zero and Negative Exponents
C.
Graphs of Exponential Functions
D.
E.
Division Properties of Exponents
Scientific Notation
F.
G.
Exponential Growth Functions
Exponential Decay Functions
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – E
(Open response)
Quiz on F – G
(Open response)
Test on Exponents
(Open response)
III. Quadratic Equations and Functions
A.
Square Roots
B.
Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots
C.
Simplifying Radicals
D.
E.
F.
Graphing Quadratic Functions
Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
G.
H.
Using the Discriminant
Graphing Quadratic Inequalities
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – F
(Open response)
Quiz on G – H
(Open response)
Test on Quadratic Equations
and Functions
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
4th Quarter:
I. Polynomials and Factoring
A.
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
B.
Multiplying Polynomials
C.
Special Products of Polynomials
D.
E.
F.
Solving Quadratic Equations in Factored Form
Factoring x 2 bx c
Factoring ax 2 bx c
G.
H.
Factoring Special Products
Factoring Cubic Polynomials
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – F
(Open response)
Quiz on G – H
(Open response)
Test on Polynomials
(Open response)
II. Rational Expressions and Equations
A.
Proportions
B.
Direct and Inverse Variation
C.
Simplifying Rational Expressions
D.
E.
F.
G.
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Adding and Subtracting with Like Denominators
Adding and Subtracting with Unlike Denominators
Rational Equations
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – G
(Open response)
Test on Rational Expressions
and Equations
(Open response)
III. Radicals and More Connections to Geometry
A.
Functions Involving Square Roots
B.
Operations with Radical Expressions
C.
Solving Radical Equations
D.
E.
F.
Rational Exponents
Completing the Square
The Pythagorean Theorem and Its Converse
G.
H.
I.
The Distance Formula
The Midpoint Formula
Logical Reasoning: Proof
Quiz on A – C
(Open response)
Quiz on D – F
(Open response)
Quiz on G – H
(Open response)
Test on Radicals
(Open response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
Notebook
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
MCAS Testing
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Homework Policy:
Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class. It will not be accepted late unless you
have been sick. Homework will be checked and corrected at the beginning of each class. Homework
paper should be neat and show all work; homework answers without showing any work will not be
accepted. Your name, the date, assignment, and class must appear in the upper right hand corner. All
math homework must be done in pencil. Homework grade starts at 100 and is decreased by 5 points for
each miss or not-accepted assignment, and by 2 points for each incomplete.
Grading Policy:
Tests count as a test
All quizzes will be averaged and count as one test
Notebook will be graded and count as one quiz each term
Homework average will count as one quiz each term
The midyear and final exams will count as 25% of the second and fourth term grades, respectively.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 1
Mr. Hutchins
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra 1: Concepts and Skills
McDougal, Littell ©2001
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Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Introduction
A.
Symbols and Expressions
B.
Order of Operations
C.
Evaluating expressions
D.
Simplifying expressions by combining like terms
E.
Writing algebraic expressions
F.
Real number system
1.
Natural numbers
2.
Whole numbers
3.
Integers
4.
Rational numbers
5.
Irrational numbers
G.
Basic properties
1.
Commutative
2.
Associative
3.
Distributive
4.
Identity
5.
Inverses
II.
III.
Assessment
Exam on Introduction
(Open response and objective)
Integers and Rational Numbers
A.
Graphing rational numbers on a number line
B.
Addition
C.
Subtraction
D.
Multiplication
E.
Division
F.
Using the distributive property
G.
Problem solving
Exam on Integers and
Rational Numbers
(Open response)
Solving linear equations with one variable
A.
Transforming by addition or subtraction
B.
Transforming by multiplication or division
C.
Solving multi-step equations
D.
Solving fractional and decimal equations
E.
Ratio and proportion
F.
Percent
G.
Absolute value equations
H.
Problem solving
Exam on solving linear
equations with one variable
(Open Response)
Assessment
2nd Quarter:
I.
Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable
A.
Vocabulary
B.
Solving linear inequalities using the addition property of inequality
C.
Solving linear inequalities using the multiplication property of inequality
D.
Graphing
Exam on solving linear
inequalities in one variable
II.
Graphing: Linear Equations
(Open response)
A.
Graphing ordered pairs
B.
Graphing linear equations
C.
Slope of a line
Exam on graphing and
D.
Slope-intercept form
linear equations
E.
Equation of a line
(Open response)
III.
Systems of Linear Equations
A.
Solve by graphing
B.
Substitution
C.
Addition/subtraction
D.
Multiplication
E.
Problem solving
Exam on systems of
linear equations
(Open response)
Midyear Exam
(Objective and open response)
3rd Quarter:
I.
Exponents and Polynomials
A.
Properties of exponents
B.
Scientific notation
C.
Multiplication/division of monomials
D.
Polynomials
1.
Evaluating
2.
Addition and subtraction
3.
Multiplication
a.
Monomial
b.
Polynomial by a monomial
c.
Two polynomials
II.
Factoring Polynomials
A.
Factoring integers and monomials
B.
Difference of two squares
C.
Trinomials
D.
Grouping
E.
Solving quadratic equations by factoring
F.
Problem solving
Exam on exponents and
polynomials
(Open response)
Exam on Factoring
(Open response)
Assessment
III.
Rational Expressions and Equations
A.
Simplifying
B.
Multiplication and division
C.
Least common denominator
D.
Addition and subtraction
1.
Like denominators
2.
Unlike denominators
E.
Mixed expressions
F.
Solving rational equations
G.
Problem solving
4th Quarter:
I.
Radicals
A.
Real Numbers
B.
Radical Expressions
C.
Simplifying Radical Expressions
D.
Multiplying Radical Expressions
E.
Dividing and Simplifying
F.
Addition and Subtraction
II.
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
A.
Interpreting graphs and data
B.
Measures of central tendency
C.
Scatter plots and data relationships
D.
Probability and ratios
III.
Matrices
A.
Dimensions
B.
Addition
C.
Scalar Multiplication
Exam on rational
expressions and equations
(Open response)
Exam on radicals
(Open response)
Exam on probability,
statistics, and matrices
(Objective and open
response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
Tests and Quizzes – average, one per week – Homework also counts toward final grade
Extra credit work is also available
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 1
J. McMahon
Level: Standard
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra I: Concepts and Skills (2001)
McDougal Littell
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Syllabus:
I
1st Quarter:
I. Introduction
II A.
Symbols and Expressions
B.
Order of Operations
C.
Evaluating expressions
D.
Simplifying expressions by combining like terms
E.
Writing algebraic expressions
F.
Real number system
1.
Natural numbers
2.
Whole numbers
3.
Integers
4.
Rational numbers
5.
Irrational numbers
G.
Basic properties
1.
Commutative
2.
Associative
3.
Distributive
4.
Identity
5.
Inverses
II.
Integers and Rational Numbers
A.
Graphing rational numbers on a number line
B.
Addition
C.
Subtraction
D.
Multiplication
E.
Division
F.
Using the distributive property
G.
Problem solving
III.
Solving linear equations with one variable
A.
Transforming by addition or subtraction
B.
Transforming by multiplication or division
C.
Solving multi-step equations
D.
Solving fractional and decimal equations
E.
Ratio and proportion
F.
Percent
Points:
5
G.
H.
Absolute value equations
Problem solving
Major Assessments
Tests:
-Evaluating
-Basic Properties
-Operations with Signed Integers and Rational Numbers
-Solving Linear Equations with One Variable
2nd Quarter:
I.
Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable
J.
Vocabulary
K.
Solving linear inequalities using the addition property of inequality
L.
Solving linear inequalities using the multiplication property of inequality
M. Graphing
II.
Graphing: Linear equations
A. Graphing ordered pairs
B. Graphing linear equations
C. Slope of a line
D. Slope-intercept form
E. Equation of a line
III. Systems of Linear Equations
A. Solve by graphing
B. Substitution
C. Addition/subtraction
D. Multiplication
E. Problem solving
Major Assessments
Tests:
Linear equations
Graphing Linear Equations
Linear systems
3rd Quarter:
I.
Exponents and Polynomials
A. Properties of exponents
B. Scientific notation
C. Multiplication and division of monomials
D. Polynomials
1.
2.
3.
Evaluating
Addition and subtraction
Multiplication
a.
Monomial
b. Polynomial by a monomial
c.
Two polynomials
II..
Factoring Polynomials
A.
Factoring integers and monomials
B.
Difference of two squares
C.
Trinomials
D.
Grouping
E.
Solving quadratic equations by factoring
F.
Problem solving
II.
Rational Expressions and Equations
A.
Simplifying
B.
Multiplication and division
C.
Least common denominator
D.
Addition and subtraction
1.
Like denominators
2.
Unlike denominators
E.
Mixed expressions
F.
Solving rational equations
G.
Problem solving
Major Assessments
Tests:
Polynomials
-Factoring
-Rational Expressions
4th Quarter
I
Radicals
A.
Real Numbers
B.
Radical Expressions
C.
Simplifying Radical Expressions
D.
Multiplying Radical Expressions
E.
Dividing and Simplifying
II.
Introduction ot Probability and Statistics
A.
Interpretins graphs and data
B.
Measures of central tendency
C.
Scatter plots and data relationships
D.
Probability and ratios
III.
Matrices
A.
Dimensions
B.
Addition
C.
Scalar Multiplication
Major Assessments
Tests
Radicals
Probability and Statistics
Matrices
*Assessment Tools
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective tests/quizes
Exams
Midyear exam
Final exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable
Grading Policy:
Quizes are averaged and count as 1 major test
Chapter tests
Homework: grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each assignment
Missed; homework counts as 1 major test
Midyear and final exams counts for 25% of the term 2 and term 4 grade.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 1
Mr. Simoneau
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra 1 Concepts & Skills 1998
McDougal Littell
TI-30 Calculator
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Introduction
A.
Symbols and Expressions
B.
Order of Operations
C.
Evaluating expressions
D.
Simplifying expressions by combining like terms
E.
Writing algebraic expressions
F.
Real number system
1.
Natural numbers
2.
Whole numbers
3.
Integers
4.
Rational numbers
5.
Irrational numbers
G.
Basic properties
1.
Commutative
2.
Associative
3.
Distributive
4.
Identity
5.
Inverses
II.
III.
Integers and Rational Numbers
A.
Graphing rational numbers on a number line
B.
Addition
C.
Subtraction
D.
Multiplication
E.
Division
F.
Using the distributive property
G.
Problem solving
Solving linear equations with one variable
A.
Transforming by addition or subtraction
B.
Transforming by multiplication or division
C.
Solving multi-step equations
D.
Solving fractional and decimal equations
E.
Ratio and proportion
F.
Percent
G.
Absolute value equations
H.
Problem solving
Assessment
Quiz A - C
Quiz D - E
Exam on Introduction
(Open response and objective)
Quiz B - E
Exam on Integers and
Rational Numbers
(Open response)
Quiz A - C
Exam on solving linear
equations with one variable
(Open Response)
Assessment
2nd Quarter:
I.
Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable
A.
Vocabulary
B.
Solving linear inequalities using the addition property of inequality
C.
Solving linear inequalities using the multiplication property of inequality
D.
Graphing
Exam on solving linear
inequalities in one variable
II.
Graphing: Linear Equations
(Open response)
A.
Graphing ordered pairs
Quiz A - C
B.
Graphing linear equations
Quiz D
C.
Slope of a line
Exam on graphing and
D.
Slope-intercept form
linear equations
E.
Equation of a line
(Open response)
III.
Systems of Linear Equations
A.
Solve by graphing
B.
Substitution
C.
Addition/subtraction
D.
Multiplication
E.
Problem solving
Exam on systems of
linear equations
(Open response)
Midyear Exam
(Objective and open response)
3rd Quarter:
I.
Exponents and Polynomials
A.
Properties of exponents
B.
Scientific notation
C.
Multiplication/division of monomials
D.
Polynomials
1.
Evaluating
2.
Addition and subtraction
3.
Multiplication
a.
Monomial
b.
Polynomial by a monomial
c.
Two polynomials
II.
Factoring Polynomials
A.
Factoring integers and monomials
B.
Difference of two squares
C.
Trinomials
D.
Grouping
E.
Solving quadratic equations by factoring
F.
Problem solving
Quiz A - C
Exam on exponents and
polynomials
(Open response)
Quiz A - D
Quiz E - F
Exam on Factoring
(Open response)
Assessment
III.
Rational Expressions and Equations
A.
Simplifying
B.
Multiplication and division
C.
Least common denominator
D.
Addition and subtraction
1.
Like denominators
2.
Unlike denominators
E.
Mixed expressions
F.
Solving rational equations
G.
Problem solving
4th Quarter:
I.
Radicals
A.
Real Numbers
B.
Radical Expressions
C.
Simplifying Radical Expressions
D.
Multiplying Radical Expressions
E.
Dividing and Simplifying
F.
Addition and Subtraction
II.
III.
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
A.
Interpreting graphs and data
B.
Measures of central tendency
C.
Scatter plots and data relationships
D.
Probability and ratios
Matrices
A.
Dimensions
B.
Addition
C.
Scalar Multiplication
Quiz A - D
Exam on rational
expressions and equations
(Open response)
Quiz A - C
Quiz D - F
Exam on radicals
(Open response)
Quiz A - B
Quiz C - D
Exam on probability,
statistics, and matrices
(Objective and open
response)
Final exam
(Objective and open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
The following system is used:
Tests/Projects 45%
Quizzes 35%
Homework 20%
Extra Help
I am available for extra help on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. In addition, I am willing to try and
make additional arraignments if this does not fit into the student’s schedule.
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to:
Arrive to class on time and to take his or her seat immediately.
Be respectful and courteous of their teacher and classmates.
Come to class with the required classroom materials (no passes to lockers).
Do the required classwork, whether it is taking notes during lectures, working on in-class
assignments or group work, or taking exams.
Course Name:
Algebra 1
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Text: Focus on Algebra, Addison-Wesley 1997
Syllabus:
I.
II.
III.
1st Quarter:
Real Numbers
A.
Operations with real numbers (PEMDAS)
B.
Properties of real numbers
1.
Commutative
2.
Associative
3.
Distributive
The Language and Grammar of Algebra
A.
Variable and algebraic expressions
B.
Evaluating algebraic expressions
C.
Simplifying algebraic expressions
Equations and Inequalities
A.
Solving linear equations with one variable
1.
Addition property of equality
2.
Multiplication/division property of equality
B.
Solving fractional equations
C.
D.
Solving literal equations and formulas
Solving absolute value equations
E.
Solving and graphing linear inequalities
1.
Addition property of inequality
2.
Multiplication/division property of inequality
Absolute Value inequalities (small ones)
F.
IV.
Probability and Statistics
A.
Interpreting graphs and data
B.
Measures of Central Tendency
1.
Arithmetic mean
2.
Mode
3.
Median
4.
Range
Assessment
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Exam on I and II
(open-response)
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Quiz on C and D
(open-response)
Exam on III
(open-response)
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Assessment
C.
Probability and Ratios
1.
Probability and experiments
2.
The theory of probability
3.
The counting principle
Exam on IV
(open-response)
2nd Quarter:
I.
Coordinate Geometry
A.
The coordinate plane
1.
Working with pairs of data
2.
Graphing pairs of data
3.
Describing change in a graph
4.
Graphing change
B.
The Slope of a Line
1.
Finding slope geometrically
2.
Finding slope algebraically
3.
Relating slope to rate of change
4.
Scatter plots and trend lines
C.
D.
II.
Equation of a Line
1.
Slope-intercept form
2.
Slope-point form
3.
Two-point form
Graphing Linear Equations
1.
Graphing ordered pairs
2.
Graphing using slope-intercept form
3.
Graphing using x-intercept and y-intercept
4.
Graphing absolute value equations
Relations and Functions
A.
Relations
1.
Domain and range
2.
Independent and dependent variables
B.
Functions
1.
Tables of data
2.
Functions as equations
3.
Functions as graphs
C.
Types of algebraic functions
1.
Linear
2.
Constant
D.
Direct Variation
1.
Ratio and proportion
2.
Percent
3.
Estimation
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Quiz on C
(open-response)
Exam on I
(open-response)
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Exam on II
(open-response)
III.
Systems of Linear Equations
A.
Solving by graphing
B.
Solving by substitution
C.
Assessment
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Solving by linear combination
Exam on III
(open-response)
V.
Matrice
A.
Addition and Subtraction
B.
Scalar multiple
C.
Product matrix (2 x 2 by 2 x 2)
D.
Solve system of linear equations by the matrice.
Quiz on V
(open-response)
MIDYEAR EXAM
(Objective and Open-response)
3rd Quarter:
I.
II.
Linear Inequalities
A.
Graphing linear inequalities
B.
Systems of linear inequalities
C.
Absolute value inequalities
Polynomials
A. Scientific notation
B. Classification of polynomials
C. Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
D. Multiplication and Division of Monomials
E. Multiplication of Polynomials
1. Monomial by Polynomial
2. Binomial by Binomial (Foil)
3. Polynomial by Polynomial
III.
Factoring Polynomials
A.
Using the Greatest Common Factor
B.
Factoring Trinomials
C.
Factoring Difference of Two Squares
D.
Factoring Sum and Difference of Two Cubes
E.
Factoring Completely
F.
Solving Polynomials using Factoring
Exam 2 on V and 3.I
(open-response)
Quiz on A, B, C
(open-response)
Exam on IV
(open-response)
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Exam on III
(open-response)
4th Quarter:
I.
Rational Expressions
A.
Simplifying Expressions
B.
Multiplication and Division
C.
D.
E.
F.
II.
III.
Addition
1.
Like denominators
2.
Unlike denominators (finding the LCD)
Complex Rational Expressions
Dividing polynomials
Solving rational equations
Square Roots
A.
Estimating Square Roots
B.
Simplifying Square Roots
C.
Graphing Square Root Functions
Quadratic Functions
A.
Exploring graphs of quadratic functions
B.
Solving quadratic functions (not using factoring)
1.
Using square roots
2.
IV.
Functions and the Structure of Algebra
A.
Solving Radical Equations
B.
C.
V.
The quadratic formula
Exponential functions
Logarithmic functions
Distance in a Plane
A.
Taxi Distance
B.
The Pythagorean Theorem
C.
Coordinate Distances
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable.
Assessment
Quiz on A and B
(open-response)
Quiz on C
(open-response)
Exam on I
(open-response)
Quiz on A, B, and C
(open-response)
Quiz on A and B.1
(open-response)
Exam on II and III
(open-response)
Quiz on A
(open-response)
Exam on III
(open-response)
Quiz on A, B, and C
(open-response)
FINAL EXAM
(Objective and Open-response)
Algebra 1 Honors
Mr. Chen
Class Policies
CLASS PREPARATION
Materials needed for class include:
1. COVERED textbook.
2. Notebook and calculator
3. HOMEWORK
4. PENCIL – ALL WORK FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE DONE IN PENCIL
(Can not use pen on any quiz or exam, pencil ONLY)
5. Correcting pen (colored pen)
ATTENDANCE
1. UNEXCUSED ABSENCE AND TARDINESS
A “ZERO” will be recorded for any homework, quiz, project, or test missed that
day. They can not be made up.
2. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Any student absent from class is responsible for ALL work missed. This includes NOTES,
CLASSWORK, HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, AND TESTS. It is up to the student to make
arrangements with me concerning this make up work. If the student does not approach me upon
his/her return from an absence, I will assume that the student does not intend to make up the
missed work.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF A ONE-DAY ABSENCE ON THE DAY BEFORE A TEST
DOES NOT EXCUSE THE STUDENT FROM TAKING THE TEST.
PLEASE ALSO BE AWARE THAT IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT ON THE DAY OF A
TEST, THE STUDENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO TAKE THAT TEST ON THE DAY
THE STUDENT RETURNS.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be given daily, including most weekends. It will be checked daily and
may or may not be collected. If the completed assignment is not with you when you
enter class it will not be considered done. Each assignment must be on a separate
paper with the proper heading.
SET UP:
1. Upper right corner: Name, the date the assignment is given, page number and
problems assigned.
2. All diagrams must be neat and properly labelled. All lines must be drawn with a
straight edge.
3. Problems should be numbered as they are in the text.
4. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO GET CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
notebook may check 2 – 3 times during each term, grade will be given out
New GRADING (TERM)
TESTS AND PROJECT --- 45 %
QUIZZES --- 35%
HOMEWORK --- 20%
EXTRA HELP (Room 345)
I will be available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school. Please, let me know
if you are going to stay after school for extra help or makeup work. If you can not stay on these days, I
will make every effort to find a mutually agreeable time. Extra help does not usually take long, and it can
keep a small problem from becoming a big one.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra I 2nd Half
Donoghue
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
ALGEBRA Structure and Method Book 1
Brown, et al, McDougal Little, Houghton Mifflin, 1990
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
The Real Numbers
A. Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
B. Variables and algebraic expressions
C. Evaluating algebraic expressions
D. Properties of Real Numbers
1. Commutative Properties
2. Associative Properties
3. Properties of Equality
4. Identity Properties
5. Multiplicative Property of Zero
6. Distributive Property
7. Inverse Properties
E. Basic computations
1. Rules for Addition
2. Rules for Subtraction
3. Rules for Multiplication
4. Rules for Division
Exam on Real Numbers
(Open response, objective)
Solving linear equations in one variable
A. Transformations: add/subtract/multiply/divide
B. Several transformations
C. Equations: variables on both sides
D. Literal equations and formulas
E. Problem Solving
1. Verbal and algebraic models
2. Cost and value problems
3. Coin problems
Exam on Solving linear
equations in one variable
(Open response)
Coordinate Geometry
A. Exploring data
1. Tables of data
2. Matrices
B. The Coordinate Plane
1. Pairs of data (points and ordered pairs)
2. Graphing a linear equation in two variables
C. Linear equations
1. Slope of a line
2. Relating slope to rate of change
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
IV.
Slope-intercept form of a linear equation
Determining an equation of a line (point-slope form)
Graphing a linear equation using the x and y intercepts
Graphing a linear equation using the y-intercept and slope
Slope of a parallel line and a perpendicular line
Functions
A. Defined by tables and graphs
B. Defined by equations
C. Linear functions
1. Interpreting Graphs and describing change in a graph
2. Scatter Plots and trend Lines
D. Direct variation
E. Inverse variation
Exam on Coordinate
Geometry and Functions
(Open response)
2nd Quarter:
I..
II.
III.
Systems of linear equations
A. Solving systems of linear equations
1. Graphing method
2. Substitution method
3. Addition Method
B. Solving problems with two variable
1. Investment problems
2. Wind/current problems
Linear inequalities
A. Solving linear inequalities in one variable
B. Solving compound inequalities
1. Conjunctions
2. Disjunctions
C. Solving absolute value equations
D. Solving absolute value inequalities
E. Linear inequalities in two variables
1. Graphing linear inequalities
2. Systems of linear inequalities
Polynomials
A. Addition and subtraction
B. Multiplication of monomials
C. Powers of Monomials
D. Multiplying a monomial by a polynomial
E. Multiplying two polynomials
1. Two binomials (FOIL)
2. squares of binomials
3. Binomials / the sum & difference of the same two terms
4. Binomials by a trinomial
Exam on Systems of
linear equations
(Open response)
Exam on linear inequalities
(Open response)
Exam on Polynomials
(Open response)
Mid-Year Exam
(Objective and open response)
3rd Quarter:
I. Factoring polynomials
A. Dividing polynomials
1. Powers of quotients
2. Negative exponents and zero exponent
B. Finding the greatest common monomial factor
C. Factoring quadratic trinomials
D. Factoring a perfect square trinomial
E. Factoring the difference of two squares
G. General factoring and applications
1. Grouping
2. Solving equations by factoring
3. Using factoring to solve problems
II. Algebraic fractions
A. Simplifying fractions
B. Multiplying and dividing fractions
C. Adding and subtracting fractions
D. Mixed expressions
E. Complex Fractions
F. Polynomial division
1. Dividing a polynomial by a monomial
2. Dividing a polynomial by a polynomial (long division)
III. Applying fractions
A. Ratio and Proportions
B. Fractional equations
C. Percent problems
D. Work problems
Exam on factoring polynomials
(Open response)
Exam on Algebraic fractions
(Open response)
Exam on applying fractions
(Open response)
4th Quarter:
I. Rational and Irrational Numbers
A. Rational numbers
B. Irrational numbers
C. Irrational square roots
D. Radical expressions
1. Simplifying radical expressions
2. Multiplying and dividing radical expressions
3. Adding radical expressions
4. Binomial radical expressions
F. Rational exponents
G. The Pythagorean Theorem
H. The Distance Formula
I. The Mid-point Formula
J. Simple Radical Equations
Exam on Rational and
Irrational Numbers
(Open response)
II.
Quadratic equations in one variable
A. Solving by the square root property
B. Solving by factoring
C. Solving by completing the square
D. Solving by the Quadratic Formula
E. The Discriminant and the number of solutions
F. The sum and product of solutions
G. Direct and inverse variation involving squares
H. Problem solving using quadratic equations
III. Quadratic equations in two variables
A. The Quadratic Function y = ax + bx +c
B. Graphing the function y = ax + bx + c
1. Axis of symmetry
2 .Coordinates of the vertex
3. y-intercept
4. Image point of y-intercept
5. x-intercept(s)
IV.
Introduction to probability and statistics
A. Probability and experiments
B. The theory of probability
C. The Counting Principle
D. Frequency distribution
1. Bar graphs
2. Pie charts
E. Measure of central tendency
1. Mean
2. Median
3. Mode
4. Range
Exam on Quadratic equations
in one variable and two variables
(Open response)
Exam on probability and statistics
(Objective and open response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Co-operative learning projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
POLICIES FOR MR. DONGHUE’S CLASSES
I.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
A. RESPECT EVERYONE!!
B. BE IN ASSIGNED SEAT WHEN THE BELL RINGS.
C. BRING THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS:
1. TEXTBOOK
2. NOTEBOOK
3. CALCULATOR
4. WRITING INSTRUMENT
D. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
E. COME TO CLASS WITH HOMEWORK DONE.
II.
WEEKLY SYLLABUS
At the beginning of each week, a SYLLABUS will be given to you.
Homework assignments will be listed for each day. QUIZZES, TESTS,
AND EXAMS SCHEDULED for the week will also be listed.
III.
WRITTEN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
WRITTEN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WILL EITHER BE
DONE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK OR ON WORKSHEETS GIVEN TO
YOU.
IV.
HOMEWORK CHECK
A. SURPRISE OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST ON AN ASSIGNMENT DONE IN YOUR
NOTEBOOK. THE GRADE WILL COUNT AS A TEST GRADE. (An OPEN
NOTEBOOK TEST will only be given AFTER the homework assignment is covered
and corrected in class!)
B. WORKSHEETS GIVEN TO YOU FOR HOMEWORK MAY BE COLLECTED
AND GRADED. THE GRADE WILL COUNT AS A TEST GRADE.
V.
ABSENCE FROM CLASS
A. OBTAIN A WEEKLY SYLLABUS IF YOU ARE ABSENT ON
MONDAY.
B. OBTAIN CLASSWORK FROM ANOTHER STUDENT’S
NOTEBOOK.
C. DO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR DAY(S) ABSENT.
D. MAKE UP TESTS OR CHAPTER EXAMS.
E. TURN IN ANY WORKSHEETS ASSIGNED.
VI.
MAKEUP WORK DUE TO ABSENCE FROM CLASS
A. TESTS & CHAPTER EXAMS MUST BE MADE UP.
1. TESTS AND CHAPTER EXAMS MUST BE MADE UP
WITHIN ONE WEEK OF YOUR RETURN TO SCHOOL.
(Extra time will be granted for absences longer than one week.)
2. YOU MAY MAKE UP TESTS AND EXAMS AFTER SCHOOL
OR DURING YOUR STUDY PERIOD.
B. QUIZZES AND SURPRISE OPEN NOTEBOOK TESTS DO NOT
HAVE TO BE MADE UP.
VII.
FIELD TRIPS
You may NOT go on any field trip without my PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL. If you
do not see me first, your absence from class will count as a CUT, and 5 POINTS WILL
BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TERM GRADE.
VIII.
EXTRA HELP
I WILL BE IN ROOM 439 AFTER SCHOOL. I CAN ALSO MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU ARE IN A STUDY HALL DURING MY FREE PERIOD
OR LUNCH PERIOD.
IX.
GRADING
A. CHAPTER EXAM GRADES
THE AVERAGE OF YOUR CHAPTER EXAM GRADES WILL
COUNT AS 20% OF YOUR TERM GRADE.
B. TEST GRADES
THERE ARE FIVE (5) TYPES OF TEST GRADES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
AN ANNOUNCED CLOSED BOOK TEST
AN AVERAGE OF ANY QUIZ GRADES
A “SURPRISE” OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST
GRADE FOR A HOMEWORK WORKSHEET
GRADE FOR A “TEAM” TEST
THE LOWEST TEST GRADE WILL BE DROPPED!!
THE AVERAGE OF ALL THE ABOVE TEST GRADES WILL
COUNT AS 80% OF YOUR TERM GRADE.
C. MID-YEAR AND FINAL EXAMS
MID-YEAR AND FINAL EXAMS WILL COUNT AS 25% OF
THE TERM GRADE. THIS IS A SCHOOL RULE!
X.
CHEATING
CHEATING WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATED LOSS OF
YOUR QUIZ / TEST / EXAM AND A GRADE OF ZERO!
XI. CUTTING CLASS
FIVE (5) POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR
TERM GRADE FOR CUTTING A CLASS. THIS IS A
SCHOOL RULE!
Algebra 2
Syllabi
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 2
Beninati
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Text: Algebra 2 with Trigonometry 1993
Prentice Hall
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
Real Numbers and Equations
A.
The set of real numbers
B.
Operations with real numbers
C.
Variables and expressions
D.
Properties of real numbers
E.
Solving equations in one variable
Exam on Real Numbers & Equations
(Open response)
II.
Equations and Inequalities
A.
Literal equations and formulas
B.
Solving inequalities
C.
Conjunctions and disjunctions
D.
Solving compound sentences with inequalities
E.
Absolute value equations
F.
Absolute value inequalities
Exam on Equations & Inequalities
(Open response)
III.
Functions and Graphs
A.
The coordinate plane
B.
Relations and functions
C.
Graphing equations
D.
Composition of functions
E.
Inverse functions
F.
The slope of a line
G.
Parallel and perpendicular lines
H.
Equation of a line
Exam on Functions & Graphs
(Open response)
2nd Quarter:
IV.
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
A.
Direct variation
B.
Solving linear systems
1.
Graphs
2.
Linear Combination
3.
Substitution
C.
Solving linear systems of inequalities Exam on Systems of Equations &
Inequalities
(Open response)
Assessment
V.
Polynomials
A.
Exponents and monomials
B.
Polynomials
1.
Classification
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
MID-YEAR EXAM
(Objective and Open response)
3rd Quarter:
C.
VI.
Factoring
1.
Greatest common factor
2.
Difference of two squares
3.
Trinomials
4.
Sum/difference of two cubes
5.
Grouping
D.
Factoring completely
E.
Solving polynomial equations by factoring Exam on Polynomials
(Open response)
Rational Expressions
A.
Negative exponents and scientific notation
B.
Simplifying rational expressions
C.
Operations with rational expressions
1.
Multiplication/division
2.
Addition/subtraction with like denominators
3.
Addition/subtraction with unlike denominators
D.
Complex rational expressions
E.
Solving rational equations
Exam on Rational Expressions
(Open response)
4th Quarter:
VII. Roots and Radicals
A.
Square roots
1.
Simplifying
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
4.
Rationalizing the denominator
B.
Higher order roots
1.
Simplifying
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
4.
Rationalizing the denominator
C.
Distance and midpoint formulas
D.
Imaginary numbers
E.
Complex numbers
1.
Complex form
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
Exam on Roots & Radicals
(Open response)
VIII.
IX.
Quadratic Functions
A.
Graphing quadratic functions
B.
The function y = ax2 + bx + c
C.
The quadratic formula
D.
The discriminant
Conic Sections
A.
Completing the square
B.
Circles
C.
Parabolas
D.
Ellipses
E.
Hyperbolas
Exam on Quadratic Functions
(Open response)
Exam on Conic Sections
(Open response)
FINAL EXAM
(Objective & open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Self-grading and evaluations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 2
Chen
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Text: Algebra 2 with Trigonometry 1993
Prentice Hall
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
Real Numbers and Equations
A.
The set of real numbers
B.
Operations with real numbers
C.
Variables and expressions
D.
Properties of real numbers
E.
Solving equations in one variable
Exam on Real Numbers & Equations
(Open response)
II.
Equations and Inequalities
A.
Literal equations and formulas
B.
Solving inequalities
C.
Conjunctions and disjunctions
D.
Solving compound sentences with inequalities
E.
Absolute value equations
F.
Absolute value inequalities
Exam on Equations & Inequalities
(Open response)
III.
Functions and Graphs
A.
The coordinate plane
B.
Relations and functions
C.
Graphing equations
D.
Composition of functions
E.
Inverse functions
F.
The slope of a line
G.
Parallel and perpendicular lines
H.
Equation of a line
Exam on Functions & Graphs
(Open response)
2nd Quarter:
IV.
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
A.
Direct variation
B.
Solving linear systems
1.
Graphs
2.
Linear Combination
3.
Substitution
C.
Solving linear systems of inequalities Exam on Systems of Equations &
Inequalities
(Open response)
Assessment
V.
Polynomials
A.
Exponents and monomials
B.
Polynomials
1.
Classification
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
MID-YEAR EXAM
(Objective and Open response)
3rd Quarter:
C.
VI.
Factoring
1.
Greatest common factor
2.
Difference of two squares
3.
Trinomials
4.
Sum/difference of two cubes
5.
Grouping
D.
Factoring completely
E.
Solving polynomial equations by factoring Exam on Polynomials
(Open response)
Rational Expressions
A.
Negative exponents and scientific notation
B.
Simplifying rational expressions
C.
Operations with rational expressions
1.
Multiplication/division
2.
Addition/subtraction with like denominators
3.
Addition/subtraction with unlike denominators
D.
Complex rational expressions
E.
Solving rational equations
Exam on Rational Expressions
(Open response)
4th Quarter:
VII. Roots and Radicals
A.
Square roots
1.
Simplifying
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
4.
Rationalizing the denominator
B.
Higher order roots
1.
Simplifying
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
4.
Rationalizing the denominator
C.
Distance and midpoint formulas
D.
Imaginary numbers
E.
Complex numbers
1.
Complex form
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
Exam on Roots & Radicals
(Open response)
VIII.
IX.
Quadratic Functions
A.
Graphing quadratic functions
B.
The function y = ax2 + bx + c
C.
The quadratic formula
D.
The discriminant
Conic Sections
A.
Completing the square
B.
Circles
C.
Parabolas
D.
Ellipses
E.
Hyperbolas
Exam on Quadratic Functions
(Open response)
Exam on Conic Sections
(Open response)
FINAL EXAM
(Objective & open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Self-grading and evaluations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Algebra 2 S
Mr. Chen
Class Policies
CLASS PREPARATION
Materials needed for class include:
1. COVERED textbook.
2. Notebook and calculator
3. HOMEWORK
4. PENCIL – ALL WORK FOR THIS CLASS MUST BE DONE IN PENCIL
(Can not use pen on any quiz or exam, pencil ONLY)
5. Correcting pen (colored pen)
ATTENDANCE
1. UNEXCUSED ABSENCE AND TARDINESS
A “ZERO” will be recorded for any homework, quiz, project, or test missed that
day. They can not be made up.
2. EXCUSED ABSENCES
Any student absent from class is responsible for ALL work missed. This includes NOTES,
CLASSWORK, HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, AND TESTS. It is up to the student to make
arrangements with me concerning this make up work. If the student does not approach me upon
his/her return from an absence, I will assume that the student does not intend to make up the
missed work.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF A ONE-DAY ABSENCE ON THE DAY BEFORE A TEST
DOES NOT EXCUSE THE STUDENT FROM TAKING THE TEST.
PLEASE ALSO BE AWARE THAT IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT ON THE DAY OF A
TEST, THE STUDENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO TAKE THAT TEST ON THE DAY
THE STUDENT RETURNS.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be given daily, including most weekends. It will be checked daily and
may or may not be collected. If the completed assignment is not with you when you
enter class it will not be considered done. Each assignment must be on a separate
paper with the proper heading.
SET UP:
1. Upper right corner: Name, the date the assignment is given, page number and
problems assigned.
2. All diagrams must be neat and properly labelled. All lines must be drawn with a
straight edge.
3. Problems should be numbered as they are in the text.
4. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO GET CREDIT FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
notebook may check 2 – 3 times during each term, grade will be given out
New GRADING (TERM)
TESTS AND PROJECT --- 45 %
QUIZZES --- 35%
HOMEWORK --- 20%
EXTRA HELP (Room 345)
I will be available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school. Please, let me know
if you are going to stay after school for extra help or makeup work. If you can not stay on these days, I
will make every effort to find a mutually agreeable time. Extra help does not usually take long, and it can
keep a small problem from becoming a big one.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 2
Donoghue
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Text: Algebra 2 with Trigonometry 1993
Prentice Hall
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
Real Numbers and Equations
A.
The set of real numbers
B.
Operations with real numbers
C.
Variables and expressions
D.
Properties of real numbers
E.
Solving equations in one variable
Exam on Real Numbers & Equations
(Open response, objective)
II.
Equations and Inequalities
A.
Literal equations and formulas
B.
Solving inequalities
C.
Conjunctions and disjunctions
D.
Solving compound sentences with inequalities
E.
Absolute value equations
Exam on Equations & Inequalities
F.
Absolute value inequalities
(Open response)
III.
Functions and Graphs
A.
The coordinate plane
B.
Relations and functions
C.
Graphing equations
D.
Composition of functions
E.
Inverse functions
F.
The slope of a line
G.
Parallel and perpendicular lines
H.
Equation of a line
2nd Quarter:
IV.
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
A.
Direct variation
B.
Solving linear systems
1.
Using graphs
2.
Using the addition method
3.
Using the substitution method
C.
Solving linear systems of inequalities
Exam on Functions & Graphs
(Open response)
Exam on Systems of Equations
and Inequalities
(Open response)
Assessment
V.
Polynomials
A.
Exponents and monomials
B.
Polynomials
1.
Classification
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
Mid-Year Exam
(Objective and open response)
3rd Quarter:
C.
D.
E.
VI.
Factoring
1.
Greatest common factor
2.
Difference of two squares
3.
Trinomials
4.
Sum/difference of two cubes
5.
Grouping
Factoring completely
Exam on Polynomials
Solving polynomial equations by factoring (Open response)
Rational Expressions
A.
Negative exponents and scientific notation
B.
Simplifying rational expressions
C.
Operations with rational expressions
1.
Multiplication/division
2.
Addition/subtraction with like denominators
3.
Addition/subtraction with unlike denominators
D.
Complex rational expressions
Exam on Rational Expressions
E.
Solving rational equations
(Open Response)
4th: Quarter:
VII. Roots and Radicals
A.
Square roots
1.
Simplifying
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
4.
Rationalizing the denominator
B.
Higher order roots
1.
Simplifying
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
4.
Rationalizing the denominator
Assessment
C.
D.
E.
VIII.
IX.
Distance and midpoint formulas
Imaginary numbers
Complex numbers
1.
Complex form
2.
Addition/subtraction
3.
Multiplication/division
Exam on Roots & Radicals
(Open response)
Quadratic Functions
A.
Graphing quadratic functions
B.
The function y = ax2 + bx + c
C.
The quadratic formula
D.
The discriminant
Exam on Quadratic Functions
(Open response)
Conic Sections
A.
Completing the square
B.
Circles
C.
Parabolas
D.
Ellipses
E.
Hyperbolas
Exam on Conic Sections
(Open Response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
POLICIES FOR MR. DONGHUE’S CLASSES
I. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
A. RESPECT EVERYONE!!
B. BE IN ASSIGNED SEAT WHEN THE BELL RINGS.
C. BRING THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS:
1. TEXTBOOK
2. NOTEBOOK
3. WRITING INSTRUMENT
D. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS.
E. COME TO CLASS WITH HOMEWORK DONE.
II.
WEEKLY SYLLABUS
At the beginning of each week, a SYLLABUS will be given to you.
Homework assignments will be listed for each day. QUIZZES, TESTS,
AND EXAMS SCHEDULED for the week will also be listed.
III.
WRITTEN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
WRITTEN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WILL EITHER BE
DONE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK OR ON WORKSHEETS GIVEN TO
YOU.
IV.
HOMEWORK CHECK
A. SURPRISE OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST ON AN ASSIGNMENT DONE IN YOUR
NOTEBOOK. THE GRADE WILL COUNT AS A TEST GRADE. (An OPEN
NOTEBOOK TEST will only be given AFTER the homework assignment is covered
and corrected in class!)
B. WORKSHEETS GIVEN TO YOU FOR HOMEWORK MAY BE COLLECTED
AND GRADED. THE GRADE WILL COUNT AS A TEST GRADE.
V. ABSENCE FROM CLASS
A. OBTAIN A WEEKLY SYLLABUS IF YOU ARE ABSENT ON MONDAY
B. OBTAIN CLASSWORK FROM ANOTHER STUDENT’S NOTEBOOK.
C. DO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR DAY(S) ABSENT.
D. MAKE UP TESTS OR CHAPTER EXAMS.
E. TURN IN ANY WORKSHEETS ASSIGNED.
VI.
MAKEUP WORK DUE TO ABSENCE FROM CLASS
A. TESTS & CHAPTER EXAMS MUST BE MADE UP.
1. TESTS AND CHAPTER EXAMS MUST BE MADE UP
WITHIN ONE WEEK OF YOUR RETURN TO SCHOOL.
(Extra time will be granted for absences longer than one week.)
2. YOU MAY MAKE UP TESTS AND EXAMS AFTER SCHOOL
OR DURING YOUR STUDY PERIOD.
B. QUIZZES AND SURPRISE OPEN NOTEBOOK TESTS DO NOT
HAVE TO BE MADE UP.
VII.
FIELD TRIPS
You may NOT go on any field trip without my PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL. If you
do not see me first, your absence from class will count as a CUT, and 5 POINTS WILL
BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR TERM GRADE.
VIII.
EXTRA HELP
I WILL BE IN ROOM 439 AFTER SCHOOL. I CAN ALSO MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS IF YOU ARE IN A STUDY HALL DURING MY FREE PERIOD
OR LUNCH PERIOD.
IX.
GRADING
A. CHAPTER EXAM GRADES
THE AVERAGE OF YOUR CHAPTER EXAM GRADES WILL
COUNT AS 20% OF YOUR TERM GRADE.
B. TEST GRADES
THERE ARE FIVE (5) TYPES OF TEST GRADES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
AN ANNOUNCED CLOSED BOOK TEST
AN AVERAGE OF ANY QUIZ GRADES
A “SURPRISE” OPEN NOTEBOOK TEST
GRADE FOR A HOMEWORK WORKSHEET
GRADE FOR A “TEAM” TEST
THE LOWEST TEST GRADE WILL BE DROPPED!!
THE AVERAGE OF ALL THE ABOVE TEST GRADES WILL
COUNT AS 80% OF YOUR TERM GRADE.
C. MID-YEAR AND FINAL EXAMS
MID-YEAR AND FINAL EXAMS WILL COUNT AS 25% OF
THE TERM GRADE. THIS IS A SCHOOL RULE!
X.
CHEATING
CHEATING WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATED LOSS OF
YOUR QUIZ / TEST / EXAM AND A GRADE OF ZERO!
XI. CUTTING CLASS
FIVE (5) POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR
TERM GRADE FOR CUTTING A CLASS. THIS IS A
SCHOOL RULE!
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 2 Standard
Ms. Tranquillino
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Course Textbook: Algebra 2 with Trigonometry, Bettye C. Hall & Mona Fabricant, Prentice Hall,
MA, © 1993.
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Assessment
Real Numbers and Equations
A. The Set of Real Numbers
B. Operations with Real Numbers
C. Variables and Expressions
D. Properties of Real Numbers
E. Solving Equations in One Variable
F. Translating Word Sentences into Equations
Test on Real Numbers
and Equations
(Open Response)
Notebook
Project: Translating
Word Sentences Into
Equations
II.
Equations and Inequalities
A. Literal Equations and Formulas
B. Solving Inequalities
C. Conjunctions and Disjunctions
D. Solving Compound Sentences with Inequalities
E. Absolute Value Equations
F. Absolute Value Inequalities
Test on Equations and
Inequalities
(Open Response)
Notebook
III.
Functions and Graphs
A. The Coordinate Plane
B. Relations and Functions
C. Graphing Equations
D. Composition of Functions
E. Inverse Functions
F. The Slope of a Line
G. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
H. Equation of a Line
Test on Functions and
Graphs
(Open Response)
Notebook
2nd Quarter:
IV.
V.
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
A. Direct Variation
B. Solving Linear Systems Using Graphs
C. Solving Linear Systems Using the Addition Method
D. Solving Linear Systems Using the Substitution Method
E. Solving Linear Systems of Inequalities
Test on Systems of
Equations and
Inequalities
(Open Response)
Notebook
Polynomials
A. Exponents and Monomials
B. Polynomials: Classification, Addition, and Subtraction
C. Multiplication of Polynomials
MIDTERM EXAM
(Objective and
Open Response)
3rd Quarter:
D. Factoring Quadratic Trinomials
E. Factoring Polynomials Completely
F. Solving Polynomial Equations
Test on Polynomials
(Open Response)
Notebook
VI.
Rational Expressions
A. Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
B. Simplifying Rational Expressions
C. Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
D. Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
E. Complex Rational Expressions
F. Solving Rational Equations
Test on Rational
Expressions
(Open Response)
Notebook
4th Quarter:
VII.
Irrational and Complex Numbers
A. Roots and Radicals
B. Multiplying and Dividing Radical
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Adding and Subtracting Radicals
Solving Equations with Radicals
Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Imaginary Numbers
Addition and Subtraction of Complex Numbers
Multiplication and Division of Complex Numbers
Test on Irrational
and Complex Numbers
(Open Response)
Notebook
VIII.
Quadratic Functions
A. Graphing Quadratic Functions
B. The Function y = ax2 + bx + c
C. Completing the Square
D. The Quadratic Formula
E. The Discriminant
Test on Quadratic
Functions
(Open Response)
Notebook
IX.
Conic Sections
A. Circles
B. Parabolas
C. Ellipses
D. Hyperbolas
Test on Conic
Sections
(Open Response)
Notebook
FINAL EXAM
(Objective and
Open Response)
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Interdisciplinary activities
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
The following system is used:
Tests/Projects 40%
Quizzes 20%
Homework/Journal Entries 20%
Class Performance 10%
Notebook 10%
Further Notes on Grading
Note: any work (exams, homework, etc.) missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made up and will
result in a zero.
Tests will be given at the end of each unit. Notification will be at least two days in advance. Absentees
must make up tests within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result.
Projects will be assigned in this course. The time limit will vary per project, depending upon the
requirements. Late projects will be accepted up to two days past the due date, and will be marked down a
grade for each day late. After two days, late projects will not be accepted and a zero will result. Students
absent on the day a project is due must pass in their projects on the day of their return, after which the
late-project-policy is in effect.
Quizzes will be given several times within each unit. Notification will usually be at least one day in
advance. Absentees must make up quizzes within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result.
Note: in many cases, exams (tests and quizzes) will be collected after they have been returned.
Homework will be assigned daily and is due at the beginning of class (no passes to lockers). Each
problem must be attempted (no blank spaces and all work must be shown) in order for full credit to be
acquired. Partially completed assignments will receive either partial credit or no credit, depending upon
the work completed. Late assignments will not be accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must
make up missed homework assignments within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result.
Remember, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make it up.
Journal Entries will be assigned either in addition to homework or in place of it. Required length will
vary per topic; however, at least one quality paragraph is expected. Late journal entries will not be
accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must make up missed journal entries within a week of their
return; otherwise a zero will result.
Please note: homework and journal entries will always be checked and can be collected at any time.
Notebooks (binders) will be checked at least once per term, and will most likely occur on the day of a test
(remember: always bring your binder to class). All class notes, worksheets, homework, journal entries,
non-collected exams and projects are expected to be kept in notebooks. Work must be organized
chronologically within each section and must be done neatly. Again, absentees must inquire if they
missed a notebook check.
The Class Performance grade is determined by quality of classwork, compliance to rules and directions,
and class participation. Employers expect their employees to arrive to work on time, to perform their
required duties, and to behave professionally. Similarly, students are expected to arrive to class on time,
to bring all required materials to class (no passes to lockers), to take notes during lectures, to work on
assigned classwork, to participate in classroom activities, and to follow classroom rules. Lack of
cooperation will result in no credit. Extra points will be rewarded for outstanding class performance.
Extra Credit assignments will be announced upon their availability. Point value varies per assignment.
Furthermore, quizzes and/or tests may have extra credit problems. Extra credit may be available on
individual projects as well.
Plagiarism
Any students who present work that is not their own will receive a zero for that work, whether it be
homework, journal entries, projects, tests, or quizzes. Students who allow another to copy their work will
also receive a zero.
Taking Exams
Exams (tests and quizzes) will be timed. The amount of time allocated for each exam depends upon the
material being tested and the length of the exam. Calculators may not be shared during exams. An
accompanying assignment will always be given on each exam day. Students who finish early must work
only on that assignment. Any student who talks and/or communicates with another student during an
exam (this includes sharing a calculator, or any other item) will receive a zero for that exam. Any student
who finishes early and talks and/or communicates with another student will lose points off of his or exam
for each violation.
Extra Help
Students requiring extra help before school or after school are encouraged to make an appointment in
advance. This procedure guarantees that time is available. Precedence will always be given to students
who make an appointment.
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to:
Arrive to class on-time and to take his or her seat immediately.
Be respectful and courteous of their teacher and classmates.
Come to class with the required classroom materials (no passes to lockers).
Do the required classwork, whether it is taking notes during lectures, working on in-class
assignments or group work, or taking exams. There is absolutely no talking or communication
with other students during exam time.
Course Name:
ALGEBRA 2
HONORS
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method Book 2
Brown et al, Houghton Mifflin Company 1997
TI-83 Graphing calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
st
1 Quarter:
I.
The Real Numbers
A. Order of operations
B. Evaluating algebraic expressions
C. Properties of real numbers
D. Quantifiers
Test on the Real Numbers
(Open response)
II.
Linear Equations in one variable
A. Properties of equality
B. Solving equations
C. Equations with no solutions and infinite number of solutions
D. Literal equations / formulas
E. Word problems
Test on Linear Equations.
III.
Inequalities
A. Properties
B. Solving inequalities in one variable
C. Compound inequalities
D. Word problems
(Open response)
Test on Inequalities
(Open response)
IV.
Absolute Value
A. Definition and evaluating
B. Solving absolute equations including extraneous roots
Test on Absolute Value
C. Solving absolute value inequalities
V.
Linear Equations In Two Variables
A. Graphing lines / slope-intercept
B. Writing equations of lines
C. Parallel and perpendicular lines
(Open response)
Test on Linear Equations in Two
Variables (Open response)
Notebook
Homework
2nd Quarter:
I.
Inequalities In Two Variables
A. Graphing linear inequalities on the coordinate plane
B. Graphing absolute values on the coordinate plane
C. Graphing absolute value inequalities on the coordinate plane
II.
Relations
A. Functions
Test on A, B & C
(Open response)
B.
C.
D.
E.
III.
IV.
V.
Direct variation
Linear Functions
Linear models
Composition of functions
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
A. Solving systems with 2 variables
B. Solving systems with 3 variables
C. Solving systems of linear inequalities
Matrices
A. Definitions
B. Operations
C. Square matrices
D. Solving systems using matrices
Quadratic Functions
A. Graphing f(x)=a(x-h)2 + k
B. Solving quadratic equations by graphing
C. Finding the zeroes of a quadratic function
D. Factoring
E. Solving quadratic equations by factoring
Barbie Bungee
(Application)
Test on Functions
(Open response)
Test on Systems of Equations
(Open response)
Test on Matrices
(Open response)
Test on A. – C. (Open response)
Test on Factoring (Open response)
Test on Solving Quadratic Equations
(Open response)
Midyear Exam
(Objective and open response)
Notebook
Homework
3rd Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
Rational Expressions
A. Simplifying rational expressions
B. Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
C. Sums and differences of rational expressions
D. Complex fractions
E. Fractional equations
F. Word problems
Roots and Radicals
A. Rational and irrational numbers
B. Square roots
C. Higher order roots
D. Solving radical equations
E. Solving equations in quadratic form
Complex Numbers
A. Simplifying
B. Operations
C. Powers of i
Test on Rational Expressions
(Open response)
Test on A. – C. (Open response)
Test on D. & E.
(Open response)
Test on Complex Numbers
(Open response)
IV.
The Quadratic Formula
A. Completing the square
B. Solving equations using the quadratic formula
C. The discriminant and the nature of roots
D. Relationship between roots and coefficients
4th Quarter:
I.
Exponents
A. Laws of exponents
B. Negative Exponents
C. Rational Exponents
II.
Quadratic Relations
A. Circles
B. Ellipses
C. Hyberbolas
D. Parabolas
E. Identifying conics
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Test on Quadratic Formula
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
Test on Exponents
(Open response)
Test on A. – C. (Open response)
Test on the Conic Sections
(Open response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
Notebook
Homework
Grading Policy:
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to:
1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class.
2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit.
Students start each term with a 100% homework average.
5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment.
1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment.
1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (9+).
NOTEBOOK
Students are expected to keep an algebra notebook with notes and examples done in class each day.
The notebooks are collected and graded the last week of each term.
GRADING POLICY
Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz)
Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes)
Notebook (counts as a quiz)
Homework average (counts as a quiz)
Midyear exam counts as 25% of the 2nd term grade
Final exam counts as 25% of the 4th term grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
ALGEBRA 2
HONORS
Mrs. Huang
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method Book 2
Brown et al, Houghton Mifflin Company 1997
TI-83 Graphing calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
The Real Numbers
A. Order of operations
B. Evaluating algebraic expressions
C. Properties of real numbers
D. Quantifiers
II.
Test on the Real Numbers
(Open response)
Linear Equations in one variable
A. Properties of equality
B. Solving equations
C. Equations with no solutions and infinite number of solutions
D. Literal equations / formulas
E. Word problems
Test on Linear Equations.
(Open response)
III.
IV.
Inequalities
A. Properties
B. Solving inequalities in one variable
C. Compound inequalities
D. Word problems
Test on Inequalities
(Open response)
Absolute Value
A. Definition and evaluating
B. Solving absolute equations including extraneous roots
C. Solving absolute value inequalities
Test on Absolute Value
(Open response)
V.
Linear Equations In Two Variables
A. Graphing lines / slope-intercept
B. Writing equations of lines
C. Parallel and perpendicular lines
Test on Linear Equations in Two
Variables (Open response)
Notebook
Homework
2nd Quarter:
I.
Inequalities In Two Variables
A. Graphing linear inequalities on the coordinate plane
B. Graphing absolute values on the coordinate plane
C. Graphing absolute value inequalities on the coordinate plane
Test on A, B & C
(Open response)
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Relations
A. Functions
B. Direct variation
C. Linear Functions
D. Linear models
E. Composition of functions
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
A. Solving systems with 2 variables
B. Solving systems with 3 variables
C. Solving systems of linear inequalities
Matrices
A. Definitions
B. Operations
C. Square matrices
D. Solving systems using matrices
Quadratic Functions
A. Graphing f(x)=a(x-h)2 + k
B. Solving quadratic equations by graphing
C. Finding the zeroes of a quadratic function
D. Factoring
E. Solving quadratic equations by factoring
Barbie Bungee
(Application)
Test on Functions
(Open response)
Test on Systems of Equations
(Open response)
Test on Matrices
(Open response)
Test on A. – C. (Open response)
Test on Factoring (Open response)
Test on Solving Quadratic Equations
(Open response)
Midyear Exam
(Objective and open response)
Notebook
Homework
3rd Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
Rational Expressions
A. Simplifying rational expressions
B. Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
C. Sums and differences of rational expressions
D. Complex fractions
E. Fractional equations
F. Word problems
Roots and Radicals
A. Rational and irrational numbers
B. Square roots
C. Higher order roots
D. Solving radical equations
E. Solving equations in quadratic form
Complex Numbers
A. Simplifying
B. Operations
C. Powers of i
Test on Rational Expressions
(Open response)
Test on A. – C. (Open response)
Test on D. & E.
(Open response)
Test on Complex Numbers
(Open response)
IV.
The Quadratic Formula
A. Completing the square
B. Solving equations using the quadratic formula
C. The discriminant and the nature of roots
D. Relationship between roots and coefficients
4th Quarter:
I.
Exponents
A. Laws of exponents
B. Negative Exponents
C. Rational Exponents
II.
Quadratic Relations
A. Circles
B. Ellipses
C. Hyberbolas
D. Parabolas
E. Identifying conics
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Test on Quadratic Formula
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
Test on Exponents
(Open response)
Test on A. – C. (Open response)
Test on the Conic Sections
(Open response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
Notebook
Homework
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 2
Paula Johnson
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method Book 2
Brown et al, Houghton Mifflin Company 1997
TI-83 Graphing calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
The Real Numbers
A. Order of operations
B. Evaluating algebraic expressions
C. Properties of real numbers
D. Quantifiers
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Test on the Real Numbers
(Open response)
Linear Equations in one variable
A. Properties of equality
B. Solving Equations
C. Equations with no solutions and infinite number of solutions
D. Literal equations / formulas
E. Word Problems
Test on Linear Equations
(Open response)
Inequalities
A. Properties
B. Solving Inequalities in one variable
C. Compound inequalities
D. Word Problems
Test on Inequalities
(Open response)
Absolute Value
A. Definition and evaluating
B. Solving absolute equations including extraneous roots
C. Solving absolute value inequalities
Test on Absolute Value
(Open response)
Linear Equations in Two Variables
A. Graphing lines / slope-intercept
B. Writing equations of lines
C. Parallel and perpendicular lines
Test on Linear Equations in
Two Variables (Open response)
Notebook
Homework
2nd Quarter:
I.
Inequalities in Two Variables
A. Graphing linear inequalities on the coordinate plane
B. Graphing absolute value on the coordinate plane
C. Graphing absolute value inequalities on the coordinate plane
Test on A, B, & C
(Open response)
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Relations
A. Functions
B. Direct Variation
C. Linear Functions
D. Linear Models
E. Composition of functions
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
A. Solving systems with 2 variables
B. Solving systems with 3 variables
C. Solving systems of linear inequalities
Matrices
A. Definitions
B. Operations
C. Square matrices
D. Solving systems using matrices
Quadratic Functions
A. Graphing f(x)=a(x-h)2 + k
B. Solving quadratic equations by graphing
C. Finding the zeroes of a quadratic function
D. Factoring
E. Solving quadratic equations by factoring
3rd Quarter:
I.
Rational expressions
A. Simplifying rational expressions
B. Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
C. Sums and differences of rational expressions
D. Complex fractions
E. Fractional equations
F. Word problems
II.
III.
Roots and Radicals
A. Rational and irrational numbers
B. Square roots
C. Higher order roots
D. Solving radical equations
E. Solving equations in quadratic form
Complex numbers
A. Simplifying
B. Operations
C. Powers of i
Barbie Bungee (Application)
Test on Functions
(Open response)
Test on Systems of Equations
(Open response)
Test on Matrices
(Open response)
Test on A-C (Open response)
Test on Factoring (Open response)
Test on Solving Quadratic Equations
(Open response)
Midyear exam
(Objective & open response)
Notebook
Homework
Test on Rational Expressions
(Open response)
Test on A-C (Open response)
Test on D & E
(Open response)
Test on Complex Numbers
(Open response)
IV.
The Quadratic Formula
A. Completing the Square
B. Solving equations using the quadratic formula
C. The discriminant and the nature of the roots
D. Relationship between roots and coefficients
4th Quarter:
I.
Exponents
A. Laws of Exponents
B. Negative Exponents
C. Rational Exponents
II.
Quadratic relations
A. Circles
B. Ellipses
C. Hyperbolas
D. Parabolas
E. Identifying Conics
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral Presentations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Test on Quadratic Formula
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
Test on Exponents
(Open response)
Test on A-C (Open response)
Test on the Conic Sections
(Open response)
Final Exam
(Objective & Open response)
Notebook
Homework
Grading Policy:
Tests: 100 points each
Quizzes: 50 points each
Unannounced “pop-quizzes”: 100 points each term
Homework: 100 points each term
Homework is based on 100% if all assignments are handed in and complete.
Each “+”: 2.5 points added
Each “-“: 2.5 points subtracted
Missing assignments-5 points subtracted
Midyear and final exams: 25% of the term grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
ALGEBRA 2
HONORS
Mrs. Princiotto
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method Book 2
Brown et al, Houghton Mifflin Company 1997
TI-83 Graphing calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
st
1 Quarter:
I.
The Real Numbers
A. Order of operations
B. Evaluating algebraic expressions
C. Properties of real numbers
D. Quantifiers
Test on the Real Numbers
(Open response)
II.
Linear Equations in one variable
A. Properties of equality
B. Solving equations
C. Equations with no solutions and infinite number of solutions
D. Literal equations / formulas
E. Word problems
Test on Linear Equations.
III.
Inequalities
A. Properties
B. Solving inequalities in one variable
C. Compound inequalities
D. Word problems
(Open response)
Test on Inequalities
(Open response)
IV.
Absolute Value
A. Definition and evaluating
B. Solving absolute equations including extraneous roots
C. Solving absolute value inequalities
Test on Absolute Value
V.
Linear Equations In Two Variables
A. Graphing lines / slope-intercept
B. Writing equations of lines
C. Parallel and perpendicular lines
(Open response)
Test on Linear Equations in Two
Variables (Open response)
Notebook
Homework
2nd Quarter:
I.
Inequalities In Two Variables
A. Graphing linear inequalities on the coordinate plane
B. Graphing absolute values on the coordinate plane
C. Graphing absolute value inequalities on the coordinate plane
Test on A, B & C
(Open response)
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Relations
A. Functions
B. Direct variation
C. Linear Functions
D. Linear models
E. Composition of functions
Systems of Equations and Inequalities
A. Solving systems with 2 variables
B. Solving systems with 3 variables
C. Solving systems of linear inequalities
Matrices
A. Definitions
B. Operations
C. Square matrices
D. Solving systems using matrices
Quadratic Functions
A. Graphing f(x)=a(x-h)2 + k
B. Solving quadratic equations by graphing
C. Finding the zeroes of a quadratic function
D. Factoring
E. Solving quadratic equations by factoring
Barbie Bungee
(Application)
Test on Functions
(Open response)
Test on Systems of Equations
(Open response)
Test on Matrices
(Open response)
Test on A. – C. (Open response)
Test on Factoring (Open response)
Test on Solving Quadratic Equations
(Open response)
Midyear Exam
(Objective and open response)
Notebook
Homework
3rd Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
Rational Expressions
A. Simplifying rational expressions
B. Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
C. Sums and differences of rational expressions
D. Complex fractions
E. Fractional equations
F. Word problems
Roots and Radicals
A. Rational and irrational numbers
B. Square roots
C. Higher order roots
D. Solving radical equations
E. Solving equations in quadratic form
Complex Numbers
A. Simplifying
B. Operations
C. Powers of i
Test on Rational Expressions
(Open response)
Test on A. – C. (Open response)
Test on D. & E.
(Open response)
Test on Complex Numbers
(Open response)
IV.
The Quadratic Formula
A. Completing the square
B. Solving equations using the quadratic formula
C. The discriminant and the nature of roots
D. Relationship between roots and coefficients
4th Quarter:
I.
Exponents
A. Laws of exponents
B. Negative Exponents
C. Rational Exponents
II.
Quadratic Relations
A. Circles
B. Ellipses
C. Hyberbolas
D. Parabolas
E. Identifying conics
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Oral presentations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Test on Quadratic Formula
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
Test on Exponents
(Open response)
Test on A. – C. (Open response)
Test on the Conic Sections
(Open response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
Notebook
Homework
Grading Policy:
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to:
1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class.
2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit.
Students start each term with a 100% homework average.
5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment.
1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment.
1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (+).
NOTEBOOK
Students are expected to keep an algebra notebook with notes and examples done in class each day.
The notebooks are collected and graded the last week of each term.
GRADING POLICY
Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz)
Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes)
Notebook (counts as a quiz)
Homework average (counts as a quiz)
Midyear exam counts as 25% of the 2nd term grade
Final exam counts as 25% of the 4th term grade
Course Name:
ALGEBRA 2
ADVANCED
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
HBJ Algebra 2 with Trigonometry Second Edition
TI-83 Graphing calculator
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Sets and Axioms of Algebra.
A. Sets
B. Number lines
C. Order of operations
D. Axioms
E. Algebraic proofs
II. Linear Equations and Inequalities
A. Solving equations
B. Solving literal equations and using formulas
C. Solving inequalities
D. Solving absolute value equations and inequalities
III. Systems of Linear Equations
A. Graphing lines
B. Slope
C. Direct variation
D. Distance and midpoint formulas
E. Writing equations of lines
F. Solving systems with two variables
G. Solving systems with three equations
2nd Quarter:
I. Inequalities
A. Graphing inequalities with two variables
B. Graphing absolute values and absolute value inequalities
C. Solving systems of inequalities
D. Linear Programming
II. Relations and Functions
A. Definitions
B. Function notation
C. Composition of functions
D. Direct variation
E. Inverse relations and functions
F. Writing equations of functions and inverse relations
Assessment
Test on Axioms of Algebra
(Open response)
Test on A. & B.
(Open response)
Test on C. & D.
(Open response)
Test on A. - E
(Open response)
Test on F. & G.
(Open response)
Homework
Notebook
Test on Inequalities
(Open response)
Test on Relations and Functions
(Open response)
Barbie Bungee
Assessment
III. Matrices
A. Operations
B. Solving matrix equations
C. Solving systems of linear equations using matrices
D. Solving matrix equations and systems on the graphing calculator
IV. Polynomials and Factoring
A. Definitions, degree and operations
B. Rules for exponents
C. Multiplying polynomials
D. Factoring
E. Dividing polynomials
F. Using factoring to solve equations
3rd Quarter:
I. Rational Expressions
A. Simplifying
B. Multiplication and division
C. Addition and subtraction
D. Complex fractions
E. Solving fractional equations
F. Word problems with fractional equations
II.
III.
IV.
Irrational Numbers
A. Square roots
B. Higher order roots
Complex Numbers
A. The definition of i
B. Powers of i
C. Complex numbers
Test on Matrices
(Open response)
Test on A. – C.
(Open response)
Test on D. – F.
(Open response)
Midyear Exam
(Open response)
Homework
Notebook
Test on A. – D.
(Open response)
Test on E. & F.
(Open response)
Test on irrational numbers
(Open response)
Test on complex numbers
(Open response)
Quadratic Equations
A. The quadratic formula
B. Relationship between the roots and coefficients of a quadratic equation
C. Solving radical equations
Test on quadratic equations
(Open response)
Homework
Notebook
4th Quarter:
I. Sequences and Series
A. Arithmetic sequences
B. Geometric sequences
C. Recursive definition of a sequence
Test on A. – C.
D. Arithmetic series
(Open response)
E. Geometric series
Test on D. & E.
(Open response)
Assessment
II. Quadratic Relations and Systems
A. Completing the square
B. Conic sections
C. Quadratic Systems
III.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Negative and zero exponents
Scientific notation
Rational Exponents
Exponential and log functions
Common logarithms
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
*Assessment Tools:
MCAS Testing
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Test on A. – C.
(Open response)
Test on A. – C.
(Open response)
Test on D. & E.
(Open response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
Homework
Notebook
Grading Policy:
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to:
1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class.
2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit.
Students start each term with a 100% homework average.
5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment.
1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment.
1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (9+).
NOTEBOOK
Students are expected to keep an algebra notebook with notes and examples done in class each day.
The notebooks are collected and graded the last week of each term.
GRADING POLICY
Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz)
Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes)
Notebook (counts as a quiz)
Homework average (counts as a quiz)
Midyear exam counts as 25% of the 2nd term grade
Final exam counts as 25% of the 4th term grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
ALGEBRA 2
ADVANCED
Mrs. Princiotto
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
HBJ Algebra 2 with Trigonometry Second Edition
TI-83 Graphing calculator
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Sets and Axioms of Algebra.
A. Sets
B. Number lines
C. Order of operations
D. Axioms
E. Algebraic proofs
II. Linear Equations and Inequalities
A. Solving equations
B. Solving literal equations and using formulas
C. Solving inequalities
D. Solving absolute value equations and inequalities
III. Systems of Linear Equations
A. Graphing lines
B. Slope
C. Direct variation
D. Distance and midpoint formulas
E. Writing equations of lines
F. Solving systems with two variables
G. Solving systems with three equations
2nd Quarter:
I. Inequalities
A. Graphing inequalities with two variables
B. Graphing absolute values and absolute value inequalities
C. Solving systems of inequalities
D. Linear Programming
II. Relations and Functions
A. Definitions
B. Function notation
C. Composition of functions
D. Direct variation
E. Inverse relations and functions
F. Writing equations of functions and inverse relations
Assessment
Test on Axioms of Algebra
(Open response)
Test on A. & B.
(Open response)
Test on C. & D.
(Open response)
Test on A. - E
(Open response)
Test on F. & G.
(Open response)
Homework
Notebook
Test on Inequalities
(Open response)
Test on Relations and Functions
(Open response)
Barbie Bungee
Assessment
III. Matrices
A. Operations
B. Solving matrix equations
C. Solving systems of linear equations using matrices
D. Solving matrix equations and systems on the graphing calculator
IV. Polynomials and Factoring
A. Definitions, degree and operations
B. Rules for exponents
C. Multiplying polynomials
D. Factoring
E. Dividing polynomials
F. Using factoring to solve equations
3rd Quarter:
I. Rational Expressions
A. Simplifying
B. Multiplication and division
C. Addition and subtraction
D. Complex fractions
E. Solving fractional equations
F. Word problems with fractional equations
II.
III.
IV.
Irrational Numbers
A. Square roots
B. Higher order roots
Complex Numbers
A. The definition of i
B. Powers of i
C. Complex numbers
Test on Matrices
(Open response)
Test on A. – C.
(Open response)
Test on D. – F.
(Open response)
Midyear Exam
(Open response)
Homework
Notebook
Test on A. – D.
(Open response)
Test on E. & F.
(Open response)
Test on irrational numbers
(Open response)
Test on complex numbers
(Open response)
Quadratic Equations
A. The quadratic formula
B. Relationship between the roots and coefficients of a quadratic equation
C. Solving radical equations
Test on quadratic equations
(Open response)
Homework
Notebook
4th Quarter:
I. Sequences and Series
A. Arithmetic sequences
B. Geometric sequences
C. Recursive definition of a sequence
Test on A. – C.
D. Arithmetic series
(Open response)
E. Geometric series
Test on D. & E.
(Open response)
Assessment
II. Quadratic Relations and Systems
A. Completing the square
B. Conic sections
C. Quadratic Systems
III.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Negative and zero exponents
Scientific notation
Rational Exponents
Exponential and log functions
Common logarithms
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
*Assessment Tools:
MCAS Testing
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Test on A. – C.
(Open response)
Test on A. – C.
(Open response)
Test on D. & E.
(Open response)
Final Exam
(Objective and open response)
Homework
Notebook
Grading Policy:
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to:
1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class.
2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full credit.
Students start each term with a 100% homework average.
5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment.
1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment.
1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (+).
NOTEBOOK
Students are expected to keep an algebra notebook with notes and examples done in class each day.
The notebooks are collected and graded the last week of each term.
GRADING POLICY
Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz)
Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes)
Notebook (counts as a quiz)
Homework average (counts as a quiz)
Midyear exam counts as 25% of the 2nd term grade
Final exam counts as 25% of the 4th term grade
Algebra 3
Trigonometry
Syllabi
Course Name:
Algebra3/Trig
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Advanced Algebra ©1997
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter
I Data to Equations
A. Collecting data, graphing and
making predictions for future outcomes
B. Linear equations, slope and intercept
Quiz A,B
(Objective)
C. Direct variation and proportion
D. The Rule of Four
Test I
(Objective)
II Operations with Numbers and Functions
A. Number properties
B. Exponents
Quiz A,B
(Objective)
C. Function notation
D. Linear functions
Quiz C,D
(Objective )
(CBL piecewise project, test
grade)
E. Inverse functions
F. Composition of functions
G. Absolute Value function
Test II
(Objective/ Multiple choice)
2nd Quarter:
I Matrices
A.
Using matrices to represent data
B.
Matrix addition
C.
Matrix multiplication
Quiz I
(Objective)
Assessment
II Systems of Equations
A. Solving systems of equations,
substitution, addition, multiplication
B. Matrix row operations
C. Inverse matrix
III Quadratic Functions
A. Solving Quadratic functions
B. Graphs of quadratic functions
C. Completing to square
D. Quadratic formula
E. Complex numbers
D. Polynomial functions
3rd Quarter:
I Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A. Exponential functions
B. Growth and decay
C. Compound interest
D.
E.
F.
E.
Inverse of Exponential functions
Logarithmic functions
Properties of Logarithmic functions
Common Logarithms
Quiz A
(Objective)
Test II
(Objective/Multiple Choice)
(CBL parabola CBL
Test Grade)
Test A,B,C,D
(Open resonse)
Quiz E
(Objective)
Test 3
(Objective & open response)
MIDYEAR EXAM
(Objective & open response)
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective)
Test III
(Objective & open response)
II Trigonometry
A. Trigonometric ratios, sin, cosine and tangent
B. Special right triangles
Quiz A,B
(Objective)
C. The unit circle
D. Trigonometric applications
Quiz A, B, C, D
(Objective)
E. Sine and cosine graphs
F. Graphing sin and cosine functions
Quiz E,F(Objective)
G. Radian measure
H. Writing sine and cosine equations
Project for periodic
Graph, temperature
I. Arc length
Assessment
J. Sector area
K. Application of periodic functions
4th Quarter:
I Angles and Vectors and Navigation
A. Polar coordinates, and bearings
B. Rectangular coordinates
C. Converting Polar ←⎯
→ Rectangular
D. Geometry of Vectors
E. Algebra of Vectors
F. Law of Cosines
G. Law of Sines
H. Navigation project
Test IV
(Objective & open response)
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective)
Quiz D,E
(Objective)
Quiz F,G
(Objective)
Treasure hunt (test grade)
I. Field trip, cruise on the Charles River, navigation lesson by captain
J. Review of Navigation
Test I (Objective)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Lab practical
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Field Experience
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy: Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two
grades,
Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects
vary each term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade.
Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and
recorded each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework
without good reason or parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be
made up for full credit. If a student is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the
homework when they return to class.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra3/Trig
Judith Holliday
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials: Advanced Algebra 1997
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter
I Data to Equations
A. Collecting data, graphing and
making predictions for future outcomes
B. Linear equations, slope and intercept
Quiz A,B
(Objective)
C. Direct variation and proportion
D. The Rule of Four
Test I
(Objective)
II Operations with Numbers and Functions
A. Number properties
B. Exponents
Quiz A,B
(Objective)
C. Function notation
D. Linear functions
Quiz C,D
(Objective )
(CBL piecewise project, test
grade)
E. Inverse functions
F. Composition of functions
G. Absolute Value function
Test II
(Objective/ Multiple choice)
2nd Quarter:
I Matrices
A.
Using matrices to represent data
B.
Matrix addition
C.
Matrix multiplication
Quiz I
(Objective)
Assessment
II Systems of Equations
A. Solving systems of equations,
substitution, addition, multiplication
B. Matrix row operations
C. Inverse matrix
III Quadratic Functions
A. Solving Quadratic functions
B. Graphs of quadratic functions
C. Completing to square
D. Quadratic formula
E. Complex numbers
D. Polynomial functions
3rd Quarter:
I Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A. Exponential functions
B. Growth and decay
C. Compound interest
D.
E.
F.
E.
Inverse of Exponential functions
Logarithmic functions
Properties of Logarithmic functions
Common Logarithms
Quiz A
(Objective)
Test II
(Objective/Multiple Choice)
(CBL parabola CBL
Test Grade)
Test A,B,C,D
(Open resonse)
Quiz E
(Objective)
Test 3
(Objective & open response)
MIDYEAR EXAM
(Objective & open response)
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective)
Test III
(Objective & open response)
II Trigonometry
A. Trigonometric ratios, sin, cosine and tangent
B. Special right triangles
Quiz A,B
(Objective)
C. The unit circle
D. Trigonometric applications
Quiz A, B, C, D
(Objective)
E. Sine and cosine graphs
F. Graphing sin and cosine functions
Quiz E,F(Objective)
G. Radian measure
H. Writing sine and cosine equations
Project for periodic
Graph, temperature
I. Arc length
Assessment
J. Sector area
K. Application of periodic functions
4th Quarter:
I Angles and Vectors and Navigation
A. Polar coordinates, and bearings
B. Rectangular coordinates
C. Converting Polar
Rectangular
D. Geometry of Vectors
E. Algebra of Vectors
F. Law of Cosines
G. Law of Sines
H. Navigation project
Test IV
(Objective & open response)
Quiz A,B,C
(Objective)
Quiz D,E
(Objective)
Quiz F,G
(Objective)
Treasure hunt (test grade)
I. Field trip, cruise on the Charles River, navigation lesson by captain
J. Review of Navigation
Test I (Objective)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Projects
Notebooks
Lab practical
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Field Experience
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy: Projects-two grades, tests-two grades, quizzes-one grade, homework-two
grades,
Notebooks-one grade, class participation-one grade. The number of tests, quizzes and projects
vary each term. The mean of all these grades will be the term grade.
Homework is given most every night with the exception of vacations. Homework is graded and
recorded each day and is averaged as a test grade at the end of each term. Late homework
without good reason or parental note is not accepted. If a student is out sick homework can be
made up for full credit. If a student is on a field trip he/she must get the assignment and have the
homework when they return to class.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Algebra 3 Trigonometry
Paula Johnson
Level:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Holt Algebra with Trigonometry
Nichols et al
Harcourt, Brace Jovanovich, Inc. c 1990
Syllabus:
Standard
Points:
5
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
Real Numbers
A. Operations with real numbers
B. Order of operation
C. Absolute value
D. Solving linear equations
1. Fractional equations and proportions
2. Equations with no solutions and infinite number solutions
E. Linear inequalities and their graphs
Test on Linear Equations and
Inequalities
(Open response)
II.
III.
Combinatorics
A. The fundamental counting principle
B. The addition principle
C. Permutations
1. Distinguishable permutations
2. Circular permutations
3. Permutation Notation
D. Combinations
Test on Permutations and
Combinations
(Open response)
Probability
A. Definitions
1. Probability
2. Odds
3. Sample Space
B. Probability of two events
1. Probabilities with and
2. Probabilities with or
C. Selecting more than one thing at random
D. Selecting more than one thing at random using combinations
Test on Probability
(Open response)
Assessment
IV.
Statistics
A. Mean, median, mode
B. Frequency table
C. Measures of dispersion
1. Range
2. Variance
3. Standard deviation
D. Normal distribution
E. Sampling a population
Test on Frequency Distribution
and Normal Distribution
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
2nd Quarter:
I.
Sequences and Series
A. Arithmetic sequences
B. Arithmetic series
1. Sigma notation
2. Writing series in sigma notation
C. Geometric sequences
D. Geometric series
1. Sigma notation
2. Infinite geometric series
3. Repeating decimals as infinite geometric series
E. Pascal’s triangle
F. Binomial theorem
II.
Right Triangle Trigonometry
A. Six trigonometric ratios
B. Trig tables
C. Using the calculator
D. Special right triangles
E. Solving right triangles
F. Solving word problems
Test on Sequences and Series
(Open response)
Test on Binomial Theorem
(Open response)
Test on Trigonometric Ratios
(Open response)
Test on using Trigonometric
Ratios and Right Triangles
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
Midyear Exam
(Objective and open response)
Assessment
3rd Quarter:
I.
Trigonometric functions
A. Angles
1. Rotation
2. Co-terminal
3. Reference angle
4. Trig ratios of any angle measure
5. Trig ratios of special angles
6. Finding trig ratios and angle measure
7. Word problems
B. Solving Triangles
1. Law of cosines
2. Area of a triangle
3. Law of sines
4. Ambiguous case
C. Radian measure
Test on Trigonometric Ratios
Of Angles of Any Measure
(Open response)
Test on Trigonometric
Ratios of Special Angles
And Applications
(Open response)
Test on Law of Cosines
And Area of Triangles
(Open response)
Test on Triangle Trigonometry
(Open response)
Test on Radian Measure
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
4th Quarter:
I.
Periodic Functions
A. Functions
1. Period and amplitude
2. Even and odd functions
B. Unit circle
C. Sine and cosine graphs
1. Amplitude
2. Period
3.
4.
Vertical shift
Phase shift
Test on Sine and Cosine
(Open response)
Test on Sine and Cosine with
Vertical and Phase Shifts
(Open response)
Assessment
D. Tangent and other graphs
II.
III.
Polar Coordinates
A. Graphing
B. Converting to rectangular coordinates
D. Navigation
Trigonometric identities
A. Basic trig identities
B. Proving trig identities
C. Solving trig equations
Test on Periodic Functions
(Open response)
Test on Polar Coordinates
(Open responses)
Test on Trigonometric
Identities
(Open response)
Notebook
Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Tests: 100 points each
Quizzes: 50 points each
Unannounced “pop-quizzes”: 100 points each term
Homework: 100 points each term
Homework is based on 100% if all assignments are handed in and complete.
Each “+”: 2.5 points added
Each “-“: 2.5 points subtracted
Missing assignments-5 points subtracted
Midyear and final exams: 25% of the term grade
Pre-Calc
Syllabi
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Pre-Calculus
M. Gralton
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Advanced Mathematics R.G. Brown 1994
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
(all assessments are open response)
st
1 Quarter: I.
Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry
for Pre-Calculus
A.
The Cartesian Coordinate System
B.
Distance formulas
1.
Distance between two points
2.
Distance between a point and a line
C.
Midpoint of Line Segment
D.
Slope of a Line
E.
Equations of a Line
1.
Slope Intercept form
2.
Point Slope form
F.
II.
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Relations and Functions
A.
Definitions of Relations and Functions
B.
Domain and Range
C.
Function Values
D.
Composition of Functions
E.
Inverse Functions and Relations
F.
Algebra of Functions
G.
Types of Functions
1.
Linear function
2.
Constant function
3.
Absolute value function
4.
Reciprocal function
5.
Greatest integer function
6.
Quadratic function
H.
Graphs of Functions
1.
Asymptotes
2.
Translations
3.
Vertical and horizontal line tests
Test: Algebra and coordinate
geometry
Test: Functions: Domain, etc.
Test: Functions: Composites
Test: Functions: Inverses
Test: Functions: Types, graphs
Test: Graphs
Assessment
2nd Quarter: III.
IV.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A.
Properties of Exponents
B.
Exponential Equations
C.
Graph of Exponential Function
D.
Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function
E.
Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations
F.
Properties of Logarithms
G.
Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form
H.
Logarithmic Equations
I.
Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs
J.
Interpolation
K.
Natural Logarithms and Antilns
L.
Applications
Test: Exponenential, logarithmic
functions
The Trigonometric Functions
A.
Degrees and Radians
B.
Angles of Rotation
C.
Coterminal Angles
D.
Sectors of Circles
E.
Reference Angles
F.
Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators)
G.
Reference Triangles
Test: Trigonometric functions
V. The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles
A.
Right-triangle Trigonometry
B.
Right-triangle Applications
C.
Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
D.
Area of a Triangle
E.
Area of a segment of a Circle
Test: Trig functions and
Triangles
MIDYEAR EXAM
3rd Quarter: VI.
Circular Functions
A.
Wrapping Function
B.
Unit Circle
C.
Special Values
Test: Unit circle, special values
D.
Graphs and properties of the trigonometric
functions
Test: Graphs, properties of trig
functions
E.
Graphs of the six trigonometric functions
showing vertical translation, amplitude change,
period change, and phase shift
Test: Changes in trig
functions
Assessments
F.
G.
4th Quarter: VII.
Graphs and properties of the inverse
trig functions
Angle of inclination and slope
Analytical Trigonometry
A.
Fundamental identities
B.
Verifying trigonometric identities
C.
Sum and difference formulas
D.
Double and half-angle formulas
E.
F.
Test: Graphs, properties of
inverse trig functions
Sum/Product identities
Solving trigonometric equations
Test: Identities
Test: Sum, difference formulas
Test: Double, half angle
formulas
Test: Sum/product identities
Test: Solving trig equations
VIII.
Polar Coordinates
A.
Graphing of polar coordinates
B.
Polar coordinates to/from Cartesian coordinates
C.
Polar equations to/from Cartesian equations Test: Polar coordinates
IX.
Complex Numbers
A.
Complex numbers in polar notation
B.
Products and quotients of complex
numbers in polar notation
C.
Powers and roots of complex
numbers: DeMoivre’s Theorem
Test: Complex numbers
X.
Sigma Notation
Test: Sigma notation
XI.
Mathematical Induction
Test: Mathematical induction
FINAL EXAM
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
-Quizzes
-Chapter Tests: Each test carries twice the weight of a quiz.
-Homework: Grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20 assignments, the
resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Pre-Calculus
D. Tranquillino
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Advanced Mathematics R.G. Brown 1994
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
(all assessments are open response)
st
1 Quarter: I.
Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry
for Pre-Calculus
A.
The Cartesian Coordinate System
B.
Distance formulas
1.
Distance between two points
2.
Distance between a point and a line
C.
Midpoint of Line Segment
D.
Slope of a Line
E.
Equations of a Line
1.
Slope Intercept form
2.
Point Slope form
F.
II.
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Relations and Functions
A.
Definitions of Relations and Functions
B.
Domain and Range
C.
Function Values
D.
Composition of Functions
E.
Inverse Functions and Relations
F.
Algebra of Functions
G.
Types of Functions
1.
Linear function
2.
Constant function
3.
Absolute value function
4.
Reciprocal function
5.
Greatest integer function
6.
Quadratic function
H.
Graphs of Functions
1.
Asymptotes
2.
Translations
3.
Vertical and horizontal line tests
Test: Algebra and coordinate
geometry
Test: Functions: Domain, etc.
Test: Functions: Composites
Test: Functions: Inverses
Test: Functions: Types, graphs
Test: Graphs of Functions
Assessment
2nd Quarter: III.
IV.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A.
Properties of Exponents
B.
Exponential Equations
C.
Graph of Exponential Function
D.
Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function
E.
Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations
F.
Properties of Logarithms
G.
Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form
H.
Logarithmic Equations
I.
Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs
J.
Interpolation
K.
Natural Logarithms and Antilns
L.
Applications
Test: Exponenential, Logarithmic
Functions
The Trigonometric Functions
A.
Degrees and Radians
B.
Angles of Rotation
C.
Coterminal Angles
D.
Sectors of Circles
E.
Reference Angles
F.
Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators)
G.
Reference Triangles
Test: Trigonometric Functions
V. The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles
A.
Right-triangle Trigonometry
B.
Right-triangle Applications
C.
Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
D.
Area of a Triangle
E.
Area of a segment of a Circle
Test: Trig Functions and
Triangles
MIDTERM EXAM
3rd Quarter: VI.
Circular Functions
A.
Wrapping Function
B.
Unit Circle
C.
Special Values
Test: Unit circle, special values
D.
Graphs and properties of the trigonometric
functions
Test: Graphs, properties of trig
functions
E.
Graphs of the six trigonometric functions
showing vertical translation, amplitude change,
period change, and phase shift
Test: Changes in trig
functions
Assessments
F.
G.
4th Quarter: VII.
Graphs and properties of the inverse
trig functions
Angle of inclination and slope
Analytical Trigonometry
A.
Fundamental identities
B.
Verifying trigonometric identities
C.
Sum and difference formulas
D.
Double and half-angle formulas
E.
F.
Test: Graphs, properties of
inverse trig functions
Sum/Product identities
Solving trigonometric equations
Test: Identities
Test: Sum, difference formulas
Test: Double, half angle
formulas
Test: Sum/product identities
Test: Solving trig equations
VIII.
Polar Coordinates
A.
Graphing of polar coordinates
B.
Polar coordinates to/from Cartesian coordinates
C.
Polar equations to/from Cartesian equations Test: Polar coordinates
IX.
Complex Numbers
A.
Complex numbers in polar notation
B.
Products and quotients of complex
numbers in polar notation
C.
Powers and roots of complex
numbers: DeMoivre’s Theorem
Test: Complex numbers
X.
Sigma Notation
Test: Sigma notation
XI.
Mathematical Induction
Test: Mathematical induction
FINAL EXAM
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading
The following system will be used:
Quizzes:
Each Quiz counts once.
Tests:
Each Test counts twice (i.e. one Test counts as two Quizzes).
Homework:
Homework Average counts as a Quiz grade.
Notebook:
Notebook is checked once per term and counts as a Quiz grade.
Quizzes, Tests (which count twice), Homework Average, and the Notebook grade are averaged together
at the end of each term.
Further Notes on Grading
Note: any work (Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Notebook Checks) missed due to unexcused absences cannot
be made up and will result in a zero.
Tests will be given at the end of each unit. Notification will be at least two days in advance.
Absentees must make up tests within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result.
Quizzes will be given several times within each unit. Notification will usually be at least one day in
advance. Absentees must make up quizzes within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result.
Note: in many cases, tests and quizzes will be collected after they have been returned.
Homework will be assigned daily and is due at the beginning of the class (no passes to lockers).
Each problem must be attempted (no blank spaces, and work must be shown) in order for full credit to be
acquired. Partially completed assignments will receive either partial credit or no credit, depending upon
the work completed. Late assignments will no be accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must make
up missed homework assignments within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result. Remember,
it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make it up.
Notebooks will be checked once at the end of each term. A notebook check will occur on the day of a
test or quiz. All class notes, worksheets, handouts, and homework are expected to be kept in notebooks.
Work should be organized chronologically and must be done neatly. Again, absentees must inquire if
they missed a notebook check.
Plagiarism
Any students who present work that is not their own will receive a zero for that work, whether it be
homework, tests, or quizzes. Students who allow another to copy their work will also receive a zero.
Taking Exams
Exams (tests and quizzes) will be timed. The amount of time allocated for each exam depends upon
the material being tested and the length of the exam. Calculators may not be shared during exams. An
accompanying assignment will be given on each exam day. Students who finish early must work only on
that assignment. Any student who talks and/or communicates with another student during an exam (this
includes sharing a calculator, or any other item) will receive a zero for that exam. Any student who
finishes early and talks and/or communicates with another student will lose points off of his or her exam
for each violation.
Extra Help
Students requiring extra help before school or after school are encouraged to make an appointment.
This procedure guarantees that time is available. Precedence will always be given to students who make
an appointment.
Course Name:
Pre-Calculus
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Advanced Mathematics R.G. Brown 1994
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
(all assessments are open response)
st
1 Quarter: I.
Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry
for Pre-Calculus
A.
The Cartesian Coordinate System
B.
Distance formulas
1.
Distance between two points
2.
Distance between a point and a line
C.
Midpoint of Line Segment
D.
Slope of a Line
E.
Equations of a Line
1.
Slope Intercept form
2.
Point Slope form
F.
II.
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Relations and Functions
A.
Definitions of Relations and Functions
B.
Domain and Range
C.
Function Values
D.
Composition of Functions
E.
Inverse Functions and Relations
F.
Algebra of Functions
G.
Types of Functions
1.
Linear function
2.
Constant function
3.
Absolute value function
4.
Reciprocal function
5.
Greatest integer function
6.
Quadratic function
H.
Graphs of Functions
1.
Asymptotes
2.
Translations
3.
Vertical and horizontal line tests
Test: Algebra and coordinate
geometry
Test: Functions: Domain, etc.
Test: Functions: Composites
Test: Functions: Inverses
Test: Functions: Types, graphs
Test: Graphs
Assessment
2nd Quarter: III.
IV.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A.
Properties of Exponents
B.
Exponential Equations
C.
Graph of Exponential Function
D.
Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function
E.
Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations
F.
Properties of Logarithms
G.
Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form
H.
Logarithmic Equations
I.
Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs
J.
Interpolation
K.
Natural Logarithms and Antilns
L.
Applications
Test: Exponenential, logarithmic
functions
The Trigonometric Functions
A.
Degrees and Radians
B.
Angles of Rotation
C.
Coterminal Angles
D.
Sectors of Circles
E.
Reference Angles
F.
Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators)
G.
Reference Triangles
Test: Trigonometric functions
V. The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles
A.
Right-triangle Trigonometry
B.
Right-triangle Applications
C.
Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
D.
Area of a Triangle
E.
Area of a segment of a Circle
Test: Trig functions and
Triangles
MIDYEAR EXAM
3rd Quarter: VI.
Circular Functions
A.
Wrapping Function
B.
Unit Circle
C.
Special Values
Test: Unit circle, special values
D.
Graphs and properties of the trigonometric
functions
Test: Graphs, properties of trig
functions
E.
Graphs of the six trigonometric functions
showing vertical translation, amplitude change,
period change, and phase shift
Test: Changes in trig
functions
Assessments
F.
G.
4th Quarter: VII.
Graphs and properties of the inverse
trig functions
Angle of inclination and slope
Analytical Trigonometry
A.
Fundamental identities
B.
Verifying trigonometric identities
C.
Sum and difference formulas
D.
Double and half-angle formulas
E.
F.
Test: Graphs, properties of
inverse trig functions
Sum/Product identities
Solving trigonometric equations
Test: Identities
Test: Sum, difference formulas
Test: Double, half angle
formulas
Test: Sum/product identities
Test: Solving trig equations
VIII.
Polar Coordinates
A.
Graphing of polar coordinates
B.
Polar coordinates to/from Cartesian coordinates
C.
Polar equations to/from Cartesian equations Test: Polar coordinates
IX.
Complex Numbers
A.
Complex numbers in polar notation
B.
Products and quotients of complex
numbers in polar notation
C.
Powers and roots of complex
numbers: DeMoivre’s Theorem
Test: Complex numbers
X.
Sigma Notation
Test: Sigma notation
XI.
Mathematical Induction
Test: Mathematical induction
FINAL EXAM
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
-Quizzes
-Chapter Tests: Each test carries twice the weight of a quiz.
-Homework: Grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20 assignments, the
resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Pre-Calculus
M. Gralton
Level: Advanced
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Advanced Mathematics R.G. Brown © 2000
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: I.
II.
Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry
for Pre-Calculus
A.
The Cartesian Coordinate System
B.
Distance formulas
1.
Distance between two points
2.
Distance between a point and a line
C.
Midpoint of Line Segment
D.
Slope of a Line
E.
Equations of a Line
1.
Slope Intercept form
2.
Point Slope form
F.
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Relations and Functions
A.
Definitions of Relations and Functions
B.
Domain and Range
C.
Function Values
D.
Composition of Functions
E.
Inverse Functions and Relations
F.
Algebra of Functions
G.
Types of Functions
1.
Linear function
2.
Constant function
3.
Absolute value function
4.
Reciprocal function
5.
Greatest integer function
6.
Quadratic function
H.
Graphs of Functions
1.
Asymptotes
2.
Translations
3.
Vertical and horizontal line tests
Major Assessments
Tests: Open Response
-Algebra and Coordinate Geometry for Pre-Calculus
-Functions: Domain, Range, and Values
-Function: Composites
-Functions: Inverse
-Functions: Types of Graphs
5
2nd Quarter: III.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A.
Properties of Exponents
B.
Exponential Equations
C.
Graph of Exponential Function
D.
Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function
E.
Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations
F.
Properties of Logarithms
G.
Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form
H.
Logarithmic Equations
I.
Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs
J.
Interpolation
K.
Natural Logarithms and Antilns
L.
Applications
IV.
The Trigonometric Functions
A.
Degrees and Radians
B.
Angles of Rotation
C.
Coterminal Angles
D.
Sectors of Circles
E.
Reference Angles
F.
Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators)
G.
Reference Triangles
V.
The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles
A.
Right-triangle Trigonometry
B.
Right-triangle Applications
C.
Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
D.
Area of a Triangle
E.
Area of a segment of a Circle
Major Assessments
Tests: Open Response
-Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
-Circular Trigonometry: Degrees, Radians, Angles of Rotation,
Reference Angles, and Triangles
-Right-Triangle Trigonometry
-Midyear Exam: (Objective and Open response)
3rd Quarter: VI.
Circular Functions
A.
Wrapping Function
B.
Unit Circle
C.
Special Values
D.
Graphs and properties of the trigonometric functions
E.
Graphs of the six trigonometric functions showing vertical translation,
amplitude change, period change, and phase shift
F.
Graphs and properties of the inverse
trig functions
G.
Angle of inclination and slope
Major Assessments
Tests: Open Response
-Wrapping Function
-Unit Circle and Special Values
-Graphs and Properties of Trigonometric Functions
-Graphs and Properties of the Inverse Trigonometric Functions
-Translations, Amplitude, and Period Changes in Trigonometric Functions
Graphs
4th Quarter: VII.
Analytical Trigonometry
A.
Fundamental identities
B.
Verifying trigonometric identities
C.
Sum and difference formulas
D.
Double and half-angle formulas
E.
Sum/Product identities
F.
Solving trigonometric equations
VIII.
Polar Coordinates
A.
Graphing of polar coordinates
B.
Polar coordinates to/from Cartesian coordinates
C.
Polar equations to/from Cartesian equations
IX.
Complex Numbers
A.
Complex numbers in polar notation
B.
Products and quotients of complex
numbers in polar notation
C.
Powers and roots of complex
numbers: DeMoivre’s Theorem
X.
Sigma Notation
XI.
Mathematical Induction
Major Assessments
Tests: Open Response
-Analytical Trigonometry-equations, identities, sum and difference
formulas, double and half-angel formulas, sum/product identities
-Polar Coordinates and Graphing
-Complex Numbers – Polar Notation
-Sigma Notation
-Mathematical Induction
-Final Exam: (Objective and Open Response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
-Quizzes
-Chapter Tests: Each test carries twice the weight of a quiz.
-Homework: Grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20
assignments, the resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.
Course Name:
Pre-Calculus
Level: Advanced
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Advanced Mathematics R.G. Brown © 2000
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: I.
II.
Review: Algebra and Coordinate Geometry
for Pre-Calculus
A.
The Cartesian Coordinate System
B.
Distance formulas
1.
Distance between two points
2.
Distance between a point and a line
C.
Midpoint of Line Segment
D.
Slope of a Line
E.
Equations of a Line
1.
Slope Intercept form
2.
Point Slope form
F.
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Relations and Functions
A.
Definitions of Relations and Functions
B.
Domain and Range
C.
Function Values
D.
Composition of Functions
E.
Inverse Functions and Relations
F.
Algebra of Functions
G.
Types of Functions
1.
Linear function
2.
Constant function
3.
Absolute value function
4.
Reciprocal function
5.
Greatest integer function
6.
Quadratic function
H.
Graphs of Functions
1.
Asymptotes
2.
Translations
3.
Vertical and horizontal line tests
Major Assessments
Tests: Open Response
-Algebra and Coordinate Geometry for Pre-Calculus
-Functions: Domain, Range, and Values
-Function: Composites
-Functions: Inverse
-Functions: Types of Graphs
5
2nd Quarter: III.
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
A.
Properties of Exponents
B.
Exponential Equations
C.
Graph of Exponential Function
D.
Graph of Inverse of Exponential Function
E.
Graph of Logarithmic Function with Translations
F.
Properties of Logarithms
G.
Conversion: Exponential Form to/From Logarithmic Form
H.
Logarithmic Equations
I.
Use of Tables and Calculators to find logs and antilogs
J.
Interpolation
K.
Natural Logarithms and Antilns
L.
Applications
IV.
The Trigonometric Functions
A.
Degrees and Radians
B.
Angles of Rotation
C.
Coterminal Angles
D.
Sectors of Circles
E.
Reference Angles
F.
Evaluating Trigonometric Functions (Tables and Calculators)
G.
Reference Triangles
V.
The Trigonometric Functions and Triangles
A.
Right-triangle Trigonometry
B.
Right-triangle Applications
C.
Solving triangles: Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
D.
Area of a Triangle
E.
Area of a segment of a Circle
Major Assessments
Tests: Open Response
-Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
-Circular Trigonometry: Degrees, Radians, Angles of Rotation,
Reference Angles, and Triangles
-Right-Triangle Trigonometry
-Midyear Exam: (Objective and Open response)
3rd Quarter: VI.
Circular Functions
A.
Wrapping Function
B.
Unit Circle
C.
Special Values
D.
Graphs and properties of the trigonometric functions
E.
Graphs of the six trigonometric functions showing vertical translation,
amplitude change, period change, and phase shift
F.
Graphs and properties of the inverse
trig functions
G.
Angle of inclination and slope
Major Assessments
Tests: Open Response
-Wrapping Function
-Unit Circle and Special Values
-Graphs and Properties of Trigonometric Functions
-Graphs and Properties of the Inverse Trigonometric Functions
-Translations, Amplitude, and Period Changes in Trigonometric Functions
Graphs
4th Quarter: VII.
Analytical Trigonometry
A.
Fundamental identities
B.
Verifying trigonometric identities
C.
Sum and difference formulas
D.
Double and half-angle formulas
E.
Sum/Product identities
F.
Solving trigonometric equations
VIII.
Polar Coordinates
A.
Graphing of polar coordinates
B.
Polar coordinates to/from Cartesian coordinates
C.
Polar equations to/from Cartesian equations
IX.
Complex Numbers
A.
Complex numbers in polar notation
B.
Products and quotients of complex
numbers in polar notation
C.
Powers and roots of complex
numbers: DeMoivre’s Theorem
X.
Sigma Notation
XI.
Mathematical Induction
Major Assessments
Tests: Open Response
-Analytical Trigonometry-equations, identities, sum and difference
formulas, double and half-angel formulas, sum/product identities
-Polar Coordinates and Graphing
-Complex Numbers – Polar Notation
-Sigma Notation
-Mathematical Induction
-Final Exam: (Objective and Open Response)
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
-Quizzes
-Chapter Tests: Each test carries twice the weight of a quiz.
-Homework: Grade starts at 100 and 5 points are subtracted for each missing assignment. After 20
assignments, the resulting grade is counted as a quiz and the process repeats.
Calculus
Syllabi
Course Name:
Calculus
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic by Finney, Demana, Waits, Kennedy
© 1999 by Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
TI-83 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator
Syllabus:
Assessments
1st Quarter: I.
II.
III.
2nd Quarter: I.
II.
Prerequisites for Calculus
A.
Slope
B.
Equations of lines
C.
Functions
Limits and Continuity
A.
Rates of change and limits
B.
Limits involving infinity
C.
Rates of change and tangent lines
Quiz: Prerequisites for
Calculus
(Open response)
Test: Limits and Continuity
(Open response)
Derivatives
A.
Derivative of a function
B.
Rules for differentiation
C.
Implicit differentiation
D.
Derivatives of trigonometric
functions
E.
The Chain Rule
F.
Derivatives of inverse trigonometric
functions
G.
Derivatives of exponential and
logarithmic functions
AP Practice
Quiz: AP Questions
(Objective)
Applications of Derivatives
A.
Connecting f ′, f ′′ with the graph of f
B.
Related rates
Modeling and optimization
C.
The Mean Value Theorem
D.
Extreme values of functions
Test: Applications of
E.
Derivatives
(Open response)
Assessments
II.
III.
Calculus Meet 1
Portfolio Project on Derivatives
(students work in pairs)
Quiz: Portfolio Project
(Open response)
Quiz: AP Questions
(Objective)
IV.
AP Practice
V.
The Definite Integral
Estimating with finite sums
A.
Definite integrals
B.
Definite integrals and antiderivatives
C.
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
D.
The Trapezoid Rule
Test: The Definite Integral
E.
(Objective & Open response)
MIDYEAR EXAM
(Objective & Open response)
3rd Quarter: I.
II.
Calculus Meet 2
Differential Equations and Mathematical Modeling
Antiderivatives of y = c x , y = ln x
A.
B.
Integration by substitution
Integration by parts
C.
Exponential growth and decay
D.
Population growth
E.
Antiderivatives of trigonometric
F.
Functions
G.
Slope fields
Test: Differential Equations
(Open response)
III.
IV.
Calculus Meet 3
AP Practice
V.
Applications of the Definite Integral
Integral as net change
A.
Areas in the plane
B.
Volumes
C.
Lengths of curves
D.
Areas of surfaces of revolution
E.
Quiz: AP Questions
(Objective & Open response)
Test: Applications of the
Definite Integral
(Open response)
4th Quarter: I.
II.
III.
IV.
Assessments
Calculus Meet 4
AP Practice
L’Hopital’s Rule, Improper Integrals, and Partial Fractions
L’Hopital’s Rule
A.
Improper integrals
B.
Antiderivatives of powers of trigonometric functions
C.
Partial fractions
D.
Test: Miscellaneous Integrals
(Open response)
Infinite Series
Comparison Test
A.
Integral Test
B.
Limit Comparison Test
C.
Ratio Test
D.
Nth Root Test
Test: Infinite Series
E.
(Open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Projects
Oral Exams
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework:
Quizzes:
Tests:
15%
25%
60%
Homework based on 95% if all assignments are handed in and complete
√+:
1 point added to homework grade
√-:
2 points subtracted from homework grade
Missing assignments: zero points
Late assignments may be passed in by the day of the quiz or test for half credit.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Calculus
Level: Advanced
C. Manoli, P. Johnson
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic by Finney, Demana, Waits, Kennedy
1999 by Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
TI-83 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator
Syllabus:
Assessments
1st Quarter: I.
II.
III.
2nd Quarter: I.
II.
Prerequisites for Calculus
A.
Slope
B.
Equations of lines
C.
Functions
Limits and Continuity
A.
Rates of change and limits
B.
Limits involving infinity
C.
Rates of change and tangent lines
Quiz: Prerequisites for
Calculus
(Open response)
Test: Limits and Continuity
(Open response)
Derivatives
A.
Derivative of a function
B.
Rules for differentiation
C.
Implicit differentiation
D.
Derivatives of trigonometric
functions
E.
The Chain Rule
F.
Derivatives of inverse trigonometric
functions
G.
Derivatives of exponential and
logarithmic functions
AP Practice
Quiz: AP Questions
(Objective)
Applications of Derivatives
A.
Connecting f , f with the graph of f
B.
Related rates
C.
Modeling and optimization
D.
The Mean Value Theorem
E.
Extreme values of functions
Test: Applications of
Derivatives
(Open response)
Assessments
II.
III.
Calculus Meet 1
Portfolio Project on Derivatives
(students work in pairs)
Quiz: Portfolio Project
(Open response)
Quiz: AP Questions
(Objective)
IV.
AP Practice
V.
The Definite Integral
A.
Estimating with finite sums
B.
Definite integrals
C.
Definite integrals and antiderivatives
D.
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
E.
The Trapezoid Rule
Test: The Definite Integral
(Objective & Open response)
MIDYEAR EXAM
(Objective & Open response)
3rd Quarter: I.
II.
Calculus Meet 2
Differential Equations and Mathematical Modeling
A.
Antiderivatives of y c x , y ln x
B.
Integration by substitution
C.
Integration by parts
D.
Exponential growth and decay
E.
Population growth
F.
Antiderivatives of trigonometric
Functions
G.
Slope fields
Test: Differential Equations
(Open response)
III.
IV.
Calculus Meet 3
AP Practice
V.
Applications of the Definite Integral
A.
Integral as net change
B.
Areas in the plane
C.
Volumes
D.
Lengths of curves
E.
Areas of surfaces of revolution
Quiz: AP Questions
(Objective & Open response)
Test: Applications of the
Definite Integral
(Open response)
Assessments
th
4 Quarter: I.
II.
III.
IV.
Calculus Meet 4
AP Practice
L’Hopital’s Rule, Improper Integrals, and Partial Fractions
A.
L’Hopital’s Rule
B.
Improper integrals
C.
Antiderivatives of powers of trigonometric functions
D.
Partial fractions
Test: Miscellaneous Integrals
(Open response)
Infinite Series
A.
Comparison Test
B.
Integral Test
C.
Limit Comparison Test
D.
Ratio Test
E.
Nth Root Test
Test: Infinite Series
(Open response)
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Projects
Oral Exams
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework:
Quizzes:
Tests:
15%
25%
60%
Homework based on 95% if all assignments are handed in and complete
+:
1 point added to homework grade
-:
2 points subtracted from homework grade
Missing assignments: zero points
Late assignments may be passed in by the day of the quiz or test for half credit.
Statistics
Syllabi
Course Name:
AP Statistics
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Introduction to the Practice of Statistics by Moore And McCabe, © 1993 Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich
TI-83 or TI-83 Plus graphing calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter: I.
Looking at Data: Distributions
A.
Displaying distributions
B.
Describing distributions
C.
The Normal Distribution
TEST (Objective and open response)
II.
Looking at Data: Relationships
A.
Scatterplots
B.
Least squares regression
C.
Exponential growth
D.
Correlation
E.
Relations in categorical data
TEST (Objective and open response)
III.
2nd Quarter: I.
II.
III.
IV.
3rd Quarter: I.
Producing Data
A.
Sampling
B.
Design of experiments
C.
Sampling design
D.
Bias and variability
TEST (Objective and open response)
Homework
Introduction to Minitab computer statistical software
Probability
A.
Probability models
B.
Random variables
C.
Means and variances of random variables
D.
Probability laws
E.
Tree diagrams
TEST (Objective and open response)
From Probability to Inference
A.
Counts and proportions
B.
Sample means
C.
Control charts
TEST (Objective and open response)
Introduction to Inference
A.
Confidence intervals
B.
Null and alternate hypotheses
C.
Tests for a population mean
D.
Type I and Type II errors
TEST (Objective and open response)
MIDYEAR EXAM
(Objective and open response)
Homework
Minitab Labs
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
4th Quarter:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
A.
z confidence intervals
B.
z tests
Inference for Distributions
A.
Inference for the mean of a population
B.
Comparing two means
C.
Inference for population spread
TEST (Objective and open response)
AP Practice
Group Project: Phase 1
A.
Gathering data
B.
Descriptive statistics
C.
Written report
Minitab labs
A.
t intervals
B.
t tests
Inference for Count Data
A.
Inference for a single proportion
B.
Comparing two proportions
C.
Inference for two-way tables
D.
χ 2 Test for Independence
TEST (Objective and open response)
Homework
2
Minitab lab: χ Test for Independence
Simple Linear Regression
χ 2 Tests
A.
Goodness of Fit
B.
Homogeneity of Variance Test
TEST (II & III) (Objective and response)
AP Practice
Group Project: Phase 2
A. Rewrite of Phase 1 report
B. Statistical test(s)
C. Oral presentation
D. Written report
AP Practice
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
A.
One-way ANOVA
B.
Two-way ANOVA
TEST (Objective and open response)
Homework
AP Practice
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Interdisciplinary activities
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework:
Quizzes:
Tests:
Homework:
15%
25%
60%
Based on 100% if all assignments are handed in and complete
√+:
1 point added to homework grade
√-:
2 points subtracted from homework grade
Missing assignments: zero points
No homework will be accepted late unless the student has been absent
Discrete Math
Syllabi
Course Name:
DISCRETE
MATHEMATICS
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
TEXT: Advanced Mathematics Pre-Calculus With Discrete Mathematics and Data Analysis
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I. Problem Solving
A. Non Routine Problems
B. Critical Path
II. Graph Theory
A. Map coloring
B. Euler circuits and paths
C. Hamilton circuits and paths
D. Nearest neighbor algorithm
E. Shortest path algorithm
F. Minimal spanning trees
III. Fractals
A. Generating Fractals
B. Iterative Functions and Orbits
C. Complex Number Functions
D. Chaos
Test on Problem Solving
(Open response)
Test on A. – C.
(Open response)
Unit Test on Graph Theory
(Open response)
Test on A.
(Open response)
.
Test on B – D
(Open response)
Individual Fractal Design
Class Fractal
Homework
2nd Quarter:
I. Sequences and Series
A. Arithmetic and geometric sequences
B. Recursive definitions
C. Arithmetic and geometric means
Test on A. – C.
D. Arithmetic and geometric series and their sums
(Open response)
E. Sums of infinite geometric series and intervals of convergence Test on D. & E. (Open response)
F. Sigma notation
Unit Test on Sequences & Series
(Objective and open response)
II. Combinatorics
A. Venn diagrams and Set Theory
B. Counting principles
Test on A. & B.
C. Permutations and Combinations
(Open response)
D. Pascal’s Triangle and the Binomial Theorem
Unit Test on Combinatorics
(Open response)
Midyear Exam on 1st and 2nd Quarter
(Objective and open response)
Homework
3rd Quarter:
I. Probability
A. Introduction to probability / odds
B. Independent vs. Conditional events
C. Probability of events occurring together
D. Conditional probability
E. Expected value
II. Descriptive Statistics
A. Tables, graphs and averages
B. Box and whisker plots
C. Variability / Standard deviation
D. The Normal Distribution
E. Confidence Intervals
4th Quarter:
I. Inferential Statistics
A. Scatter plots and Correlation
B. Regression equations
II. Matrices
A. Definitions and operations
B. Matrix multiplication
C. Applying matrices to linear systems
D. Communication matrices
E. Transition matrices
F. Transformation matrices
G. Markov chains
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Test on A. & B. (Open response)
Class Presentations
Test on C. & D. (Open response)
Unit Test on Probability
(Objective and open response)
Test on A. & B.
(Open response)
Test on C. & D. (Open response)
Unit Test on Descriptive Statistics
(Objective and open response)
Homework Grade
Unit Test on Inferential Statistics
(Open response)
Test on A. & B.
(Open response)
Unit Test on Matrices (Open response)
Senior Essay
Homework Grade
Grading Policy:
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to:
1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class.
2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full
credit.
Students start each term with a 100% homework average.
5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment.
1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment.
1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (9+).
GRADING POLICY
Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz)
Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes)
Homework average (counts as a quiz)
Midyear Exam counts 25% of 2nd term’s grade
Senior Essay counts as a test
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
DISCRETE
MATHEMATICS
Mrs. Princiotto
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
TEXT: Advanced Mathematics Pre-Calculus With Discrete Mathematics and Data Analysis
TI-83 Graphing Calculator
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I. Problem Solving
A. Non Routine Problems
B. Critical Path
II. Graph Theory
A. Map coloring
B. Euler circuits and paths
C. Hamilton circuits and paths
D. Nearest neighbor algorithm
E. Shortest path algorithm
F. Minimal spanning trees
III. Fractals
A. Generating Fractals
B. Iterative Functions and Orbits
C. Complex Number Functions
D. Chaos
Test on Problem Solving
(Open response)
Test on A. – C.
(Open response)
Unit Test on Graph Theory
(Open response)
Test on A.
(Open response)
.
Test on B – D
(Open response)
Individual Fractal Design
Class Fractal
Homework
2nd Quarter:
I. Sequences and Series
A. Arithmetic and geometric sequences
B. Recursive definitions
C. Arithmetic and geometric means
Test on A. – C.
D. Arithmetic and geometric series and their sums
(Open response)
E. Sums of infinite geometric series and intervals of convergence Test on D. & E. (Open response)
F. Sigma notation
Unit Test on Sequences & Series
(Objective and open response)
II. Combinatorics
A. Venn diagrams and Set Theory
B. Counting principles
Test on A. & B.
C. Permutations and Combinations
(Open response)
D. Pascal’s Triangle and the Binomial Theorem
Unit Test on Combinatorics
(Open response)
Midyear Exam on 1st and 2nd Quarter
(Objective and open response)
Homework
3rd Quarter:
I. Probability
A. Introduction to probability / odds
B. Independent vs. Conditional events
C. Probability of events occurring together
D. Conditional probability
E. Expected value
II. Descriptive Statistics
A. Tables, graphs and averages
B. Box and whisker plots
C. Variability / Standard deviation
D. The Normal Distribution
E. Confidence Intervals
4th Quarter:
I. Inferential Statistics
A. Scatter plots and Correlation
B. Regression equations
II. Matrices
A. Definitions and operations
B. Matrix multiplication
C. Applying matrices to linear systems
D. Communication matrices
E. Transition matrices
F. Transformation matrices
G. Markov chains
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Test on A. & B. (Open response)
Class Presentations
Test on C. & D. (Open response)
Unit Test on Probability
(Objective and open response)
Test on A. & B.
(Open response)
Test on C. & D. (Open response)
Unit Test on Descriptive Statistics
(Objective and open response)
Homework Grade
Unit Test on Inferential Statistics
(Open response)
Test on A. & B.
(Open response)
Unit Test on Matrices (Open response)
Senior Essay
Homework Grade
Grading Policy:
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to:
1. Complete homework assignments prior to the beginning of class.
2. Copy the examples and show work. Answers without supporting work will not receive full
credit.
Students start each term with a 100% homework average.
5 points are deducted for each missing or late assignment.
1 - 3 points are deducted for each incomplete or poorly done assignment.
1 point may be added for an assignment done exceptionally well (+).
GRADING POLICY
Quizzes (each counts as 1 quiz)
Tests (each counts as 2 quizzes)
Homework average (counts as a quiz)
Midyear Exam counts 25% of 2nd term’s grade
Senior Essay counts as a test
Integrated Math
Grades 11, 12
Syllabi
Course Name:
Math 11
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Text: Integrated Mathematics, McDougal Little, 1995.
Syllabus:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
1st Quarter:
Operations with Numbers
A.
Powers
B.
Estimating and Calculating Square Roots and Cube Roots
C.
Operations with Signed Numbers
D.
Order of Operations
Exam on I
(Open-response)
Algebraic Expressions
A.
Writing Expressions
B.
Evaluating Expressions
C.
Distributive Property
D.
Simplifying Expressions by Combining Like Terms
Exam on II
(Open-response)
Solving Equations in One Variable
A.
One-step Equations
B.
Two-step Equations
C.
Variables on Both Sides
D.
Using Reciprocals
E.
Inequalities with One Variable
Exam on III
(Open-response)
Geometric Application of Linear Equations in One Variable
A.
Literal Equations and Formulas
B.
Exploring Angle Relationships
C.
Writing Expressions for Angles
Exam on IV (A-C)
(0pen-response)
2nd Quarter:
D.
E.
F.
G.
V.
Perimeter
Area of Polygons and Irregular Figures
Circumference
Area of Circles
Representing Data
A.
Mean, Median, Mode, and Range
B.
Box-and-Whisker Plots
C.
Stem-and-Leaf Plots
D.
Histograms and Frequency Tables
E.
F.
G.
H.
Spreadsheets
Bar Graphs
Pie Charts
Line graphs
Exam on (D-G)
(Open-response)
Exam on V (A-D)
(Open-response)
Project: Holiday shopping
I.
J.
VI.
Scatterplots and Trend lines
Analyzing Biased Data
Coordinate Geometry
A. Coordinate Locations and Number Lines
B. Translations
C. Rotations
D. Reflections
Exam on V (F-H)
(Open-response)
Exam on VI
(Open-response)
MID-YEAR EXAM
3rd Quarter:
VII.
VIII.
IX.
Coordinates and Functions
A. Functions as Patterns or Equations
B. Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables
C. Representing functions as Tables, Graphs, and Equations
Linear Functions
A.
Graphing Linear Functions Using Table of Values
B.
Slope
C.
Slope of Horizontal and Vertical Lines
D.
Slope-intercept Form
E.
Graphing Lines Using Slope-Intercept
F.
Writing Equations Using Point-slope or Slope-intercept
Ratios and Similarity
A.
Ratios and Unit Rates
B.
Solving Proportions
C.
Dimensional Analysis
D.
Congruent Polygons
E.
Similar Polygons
F.
Dilations
G.
Similar Figures: Area and Volume
Exam on VII
(Open-response)
Exam on VIII
(Open-response)
Project: Proportions
Exam on IX
(Open-response)
4th Quarter:
X.
XI.
Surface Area and Volumes
A.
Surface Area of Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids
B.
Volumes of Cubes
C.
Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders
D.
Volumes of Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres
Polynomials
A.
Rules for Exponents
B.
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
C.
Multiplying Polynomials
D.
E.
F.
Factoring Algebraic Expressions
Factoring Trinomials
Solving Quadratic Equations Using Factoring
Exam on X
(Open-response)
Exam on XI (A-C)
(Open-response)
G.
XII.
Quadratic Formula
Square Roots
A.
Simplifying Square Roots
B.
Adding Square Roots
C.
Multiplying Square Roots
*Assessment Tools:
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plans for modification where applicable.
Exam on XI (D-G)
(Open-response)
Exam on XII
FINAL EXAM
Course Name:
Integrated Math 12
Level: Standard
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
• Course Textbook: Consumer Mathematics, Walter H. Lange, Robert D. Mason, Temoleon G.
Rousos, Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, © 1982.
• 4-Function Calculator
• Pen or Pencil
• Course Notebook
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Assessment
Review of Fundamentals
A.
Fractions
B.
Decimals
C.
Percents
D.
Elapsed Time
E.
Units of Measure
F.
Average (Mean)
Test on Review of
Fundamentals
(Open Response)
Notebook
Project: Time Schedule
II.
Hourly Pay
A.
Hourly Pay
B.
Weekly Timecard
C.
Overtime Pay
D.
Minimum Wage
E.
Piecework
F.
Tips
G.
Job-Related Expenses
H.
Computing a Salary From Information Given In A Want Ad
Test on Hourly Pay
(Open Response)
Notebook
III.
Salary and Commission
A.
Salary
B.
Commission
C.
Graduated Commission
D.
Employee Benefits
Test on Salary and
Commission
(Open Response)
Notebook
Homework
Assessment
2nd Quarter:
IV.
Becoming An Informed Shopper
A.
Sales Tax
B.
Total Purchase Price
C.
Unit Pricing
D.
Markdown
E.
Sales Price
F.
Reading Advertisements
G.
Recognizing Hidden Costs
H.
Shopping From Catalogs and the Internet
I.
Using Coupons
Test on Becoming an Informed
Shopper (Open Response)
Notebook
Project: Holiday Shopping List
V.
Nutrition
A.
Nutrition Labels
B.
Calories
C.
Burning Calories
D.
Convenience Foods
E.
Costs of Preserving and Storing Foods
F.
Eating in a Restaurant
Test on Nutrition
(Open Response)
Notebook
Midyear Exam
(Open Response)
3rd Quarter:
VI.
Fractions and Applications
A.
Operations with Fractions
B.
Measuring Ingredients
C.
Recipes and Preparing Meals
Test on Fractions and
Applications
(Open Response)
Notebook
VII.
Charge Accounts and Credit Cards
A.
Sales Receipts
B.
Account Statements
C.
Calculating Finance Charge
D.
Credits Plans
Test on Charge Accounts and
Credit Cards (Open Response)
Notebook
Assessment
VIII.
Bank Accounts
A.
Checking Accounts
B.
Reconciling a Bank Statement
C.
Savings Accounts
D.
Simple Interest
E.
Compound Interest
Test on Bank Accounts
(Open Response)
Notebook
Homework
4th Quarter:
IX.
Loans
A. Single Payment Loans
B. Discount Loans
C. Installment Loans
D. Determining the APR
E. Refund of Finance Charge
Test on Loans
(Open Response)
Notebook
X.
Home Budgeting
A.
Circle Graphs
B.
Finding Average Monthly Expenditure
C.
Average Fixed and Variable Expenses
D.
Making a Budget
E.
Using a Budget
F.
Adjusting a Budget
Test on Home Budgeting
(Open Response)
Notebook
Project: Planning and
Budgeting a Party
Homework
Final Exam
(Open Response)
*Assessment Tools:
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Interdisciplinary activities
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
The following system will be used:
Tests/Projects 40%
Quizzes 20%
Homework/Journal Entries 20%
Class Performance 10%
Notebook 10%
Further Notes on Grading
Note: any work (exams, homework, etc.) missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made up and will
result in a zero.
Tests will be given at the end of each unit. Notification will be at least two days in advance. Absentees
must make up tests within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result.
Projects will be assigned in this course. The time limit will vary per project, depending upon the
requirements. Late projects will be accepted up to two days past the due date, and will be marked down a
grade for each day late. After two days, late projects will not be accepted and a zero will result. Students
absent on the day a project is due must pass in their projects on the day of their return, after which the
late-project-policy is in effect.
Quizzes will be given several times within each unit. Notification will usually be at least one day in
advance. Absentees must make up quizzes within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result.
Note: in many cases, exams (tests and quizzes) will be collected after they have been returned.
Homework will be assigned daily and is due at the beginning of class (no passes to lockers). Each
problem must be attempted (no blank spaces and all work must be shown) in order for full credit to be
acquired. Partially completed assignments will receive either partial credit or no credit, depending upon
the work completed. Late assignments will not be accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must
make up missed homework assignments within a week of their return; otherwise a zero will result.
Remember, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make it up.
Journal Entries will be assigned either in addition to homework or in place of it. Required length will
vary per topic; however, at least one quality paragraph is expected. Late journal entries will not be
accepted and will receive a zero. Absentees must make up missed journal entries within a week of their
return; otherwise a zero will result.
Please note: homework and journal entries will always be checked and can be collected at any time.
Notebooks (binders) will be checked at least once per term, and will most likely occur on the day of a test
(remember: always bring your binder to class). All class notes, worksheets, homework, journal entries,
non-collected exams and projects are expected to be kept in notebooks. Work must be organized
chronologically within each section and must be done neatly. Again, absentees must inquire if they
missed a notebook check.
The Class Performance grade is determined by quality of classwork, compliance to rules and directions,
and class participation. Employers expect their employees to arrive to work on time, to perform their
required duties, and to behave professionally. Similarly, students are expected to arrive to class on time,
to bring all required materials to class (no passes to lockers), to take notes during lectures, to work on
assigned classwork, to participate in classroom activities, and to follow classroom rules. Lack of
cooperation will result in no credit. Extra points will be rewarded for outstanding class performance.
Extra Credit assignments will be announced upon their availability. Point value varies per assignment.
Furthermore, quizzes and/or tests may have extra credit problems. Extra credit may be available on
individual projects as well.
Plagiarism
Any students who present work that is not their own will receive a zero for that work, whether it be
homework, journal entries, projects, tests, or quizzes. Students who allow another to copy their work will
also receive a zero.
Taking Exams
Exams (tests and quizzes) will be timed. The amount of time allocated for each exam depends upon the
material being tested and the length of the exam. Calculators may not be shared during exams. An
accompanying assignment will always be given on each exam day. Students who finish early must work
only on that assignment. Any student who talks and/or communicates with another student during an
exam (this includes sharing a calculator, or any other item) will receive a zero for that exam. Any student
who finishes early and talks and/or communicates with another student will lose points off of his or exam
for each violation.
Extra Help
Students requiring extra help before school or after school are encouraged to make an appointment in
advance. This procedure guarantees that time is available. Precedence will always be given to students
who make an appointment.
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to:
• Arrive to class on-time and to take his or her seat immediately.
• Be respectful and courteous of their teacher and classmates.
• Come to class with the required classroom materials (no passes to lockers).
• Do the required classwork, whether it is taking notes during lectures, working on in-class
assignments or group work, or taking exams. There is absolutely no talking or communication
with other students during exam time.
Programming
in C
Syllabi
Course Name:
Programming in C++ Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Problem Solving, Abstractions, and Design Using C++
Syllabus:
Assessment
1st Quarter:
I.
Introduction to Computers, Problem Solving, and Programming
A. Computer Hardware
B. Overview of Programming Languages
C. Processing a High Level Language Program
D. The Software Development Method
Quiz A. - D. (Open Response)
E. Keystrokes
Quiz E. (Open Response)
II.
Overview of C++
A. Applying the Software Development Method
B. C++ Language Elements
C. Abstraction, Data Types, and Declarations
D. Object-Oriented Programming: Classes and Objects
E. Executable Statements
F. Arithmetic Assignment Statements and Expressions
G. Common Programming Errors
Quiz II. (Open Response)
III.
Top-Down Design with Functions and Classes
A. Functions Without Arguments
B. Functions With Arguments and Return Values
Test III. (Open Response)
IV.
Decision Control Structures
A. If-Else Structure
B. Switch Structure
Test IV. (Open Response)
V.
Repetition Control Structures
A. While Loop
B. Do-While Loop
C. For Loop
D. Error Trapping
Test V. (Open Response)
nd
2 Quarter:
VI.
10 Classic Algorithms
A. Problem Solving Activity
B. High Level Thinking
Test VI. (Open Response)
Assessment
VII.
AP Classes
A. Apstring Class
B. Apvector Class
C. Working with Data Files (Test)
D. Merging
E. Sorting
F. Shuffling
G. Searching
Quiz VII. (Open Response)
Test VII. (Open Response)
VIII.
Graphics
A. Bgi Graphic Interface
B. Using the Internet to Enhance Graphics
Project VIII. (Open Response)
Presentation VIII. (Open Response)
IX.
Structs and Classes
A. Introduce Struct
B. Highscorer Class
C. Savings Account Class
Test IX. (Open Response)
rd
3 Quarter:
X.
Mystery Number Game
A. Outline Project
B. Keep Weekly Logs
C. Create Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Game
Team Project X. (Open Response)
Quiz X. (Open Response)
XI.
Simon
A. Outline Project
B. Create Classes as Part of the Game
C. Create Battleship Game
Project XI. (Open Response)
Test XI. (Open Response)
4th Quarter:
XII. Who Wants to be a Millionaire
A. Outline Project
B. Create Classes as Part of the Game
C. Create Battleship Game
Project XII. (Open Response)
Test XII. (Open Response)
XIII.
Hangman
A. Outline Project
B. Create Classes as Part of the Game
C. Create Battleship Game
Project XII. (Open Response)
Test XII. (Open Response
Grading Policy:
Homework = 1 Quiz
2 Quizzes = 1 Test
*Assessment Tools:
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Simulations
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Presentations
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework/Classwork counts as a quiz grade. Students start with a grade of 100% and 5 points is
deducted for each missed homework assignment or each day in which work is not done.
Two quizzes equals one test.
Each Programming Project is worth a Test Grade.
Reading and
Math Skills
Syllabi
Course Name:
Reading and Math
Skills
Level: Standard
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Computer software/CCC Lab, Summit Educational Group MCAS Math and English, Princeton
Review Cracking the MCAS, Actual MCAS exams. *
Syllabus:
Assessment
Semester Course:
Week one and two:
I. Orientation to the computer lab
A. Curriculum origin of MCAS including Massachusetts
Learning Standards
B. Expectations, rules, daily software and practice test schedules
C. Assessment for software course levels
D. Enrollment in five software courses with individual
accommodations
Students match skills
to Learning Standards
Bulletin board, and
Notebook
Internal record-keeping
Internal management
II. Software Training
A. Courseware description, goals, skills tested, Learning
Standards addressed
B. Courseware tutorials with practice running individual
Computerized report
C. Practice sessions with portfolio record keeping and printing
D. Student Portfolio assessments set up and maintained
Week three - twenty:
III. Student sessions according to daily schedules (on-going)
A. Mathematics courses (AT, MCS)
B. Reading courses (CRS, RI)
C. Open-ended MCAS questions with rubrics for grading
C. Individual tutoring with software and open-ended MCAS
D. Students record progress in portfolio
IV. Term and semester evaluation (on-going)
A. Student generated self-analysis
B. Peer evaluation of rubrics
C. Computerized reports of individual progress
D. Student meetings to note progress and manage levels of software
Computerized reports
taught, monitored,
anonymously posted
discussed individually
bi-monthly
Pre-reading journals
Printed reading journal
Practice open-ended
MCAS Rubrics
re-writes score < 3
weaknesses addressed
internal levels software
internalized individual
weakness generated
worksheets with
rewrite tutoring
*NOTE: This is a half-year course. See attached curriculum grids for specifics on how the software
topics are tied to skills and practice tests of the MCAS exam and Massachusetts Learning Standards.
Assessment Tools:
Computerized and individualized Portfolio
Computerized internal progress reports
Computerized pre-reading, reading, and writing assignments printed & graded
Computerized worksheets focusing on weaknesses
MCAS Rubrics
MCAS practice sessions
Self-grading and evaluations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Multimedia presentations
Essays
Attendance
Teacher observations
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Grading Policy:
See IEP or 504 Plan for modification where applicable.
MCAS scoring is based on a 0-4 scale with 0 and 1 failing, 2 needs improvement, 3 and 4 are the
highest level of achievement. This MCAS scoring rubrics is used to grade all practice questions in
the classroom. These scores are then averaged together as 30% of the term grade. The rest of the
term grade is calculated by assigning value to each student’s progress in all of the computerized
courses ie. 30% for Algebra Topics and 30% for Math Concepts and Skills. Student conduct and
effort are 10% of the grade. Computerized course and performance reports are run every day by
the students and recorded by them in their classroom folders. More detailed reports are available
and run every two weeks. Students are always graded by individual progress and not overall class
performance. Point values that determine grades are calculated by reading and mathematics
teachers and then averaged again to determine final term grades. There is no homework assigned
unless students want to make up an open-ended assignment that they have missed. There are no
tests, midterms, or final exams given. More specific point system evaluation policies are available
upon request.
Math
Day 6
Binder Teaching Topics
Week
1
Orientation
Handwritten Math/English
Practice MCAS Questions
Binder Location
(in section)
MCS
Software
Levels in software
strands according to the
A
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T
Week
2
MCAS Practice Test
Week
3
MCAS Practice Test
Week
4
MCAS Practice Test
Week
5
MCAS Practice Test
Week
6
MCAS Practice Test
ELA Week
1) P37 #1, 4, 5, 7
2) P46 # 1- 7 (odd)
1) Diagnostic Test 2
2) Pp 48-9 # 2 – 10 (even)
3) P 51 # 1 – 5 (all)
4) P 52 # 1 – 3 (all)
5) P54 #1-4
ELA Week
1) P55 #1; P56 #1, 3, 5
2) Pp 56 – 57 # 1, 3, 4
3) P57 #1-3(bottom)
4) P58 #1,4, 5
1) Diagnostic Test 3
2)
P59
3)
Pp60-61 #2, 3, 5
4)
Pp63-64 #2 – 10
(even)
5) Pp64-65 #1 – 4
ELA Week
1) P65 #1 – 4 (bottom);
P66 # 1- 4
2) P67 # 1 – 3
3) P68 # 1 – 4
4) P70 #1, 2
1) + 2) Summit
Educational Group
(S.E.G.)
1)
Buckle
Down;
2) - 5) S.E.G.
1) - 4) S.E.G.
1)
Buckle
Down;
2) - 5) S.E.G.
following: *
Addition: off
Applications: 6.5
Decimals: 6.5
Division: off
Equations: 6.0
Fractions: 6.0
Geometry: 4.0
Measurement: 4.0
Multiplication: off
Number Concepts: 6.5
Probability: 7.0
Problem Solving: 6.0
Science Application: off
Speed Games: off
Subtraction: off
Word Problems: 6.0
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*Special Education Plans
Strands adjusted
according to ability
1) – 4) S.E.G.
T
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Week
7
MCAS Practice Test
Week
8
MCAS Practice Test
Week
9
MCAS Practice Test
Week
10
MCAS Practice Test
Week
11
MCAS Practice Test
Week
12
MCAS Practice Test
1) Diagnostic Test 4
2)
P71 all
3)
Pp72 – 73 #1-5 odd
* both pages
4)
Pp74-75 #1-5 odd *
both pages
5)
P76 (bottom); P77
#1-3
ELA Week
1) P78 #1-5
2) P87 #1-4
3) P89 #1, 2 (top); P89 #2,
4, 6 (bottom)
4) Pp98-99 #1-3, 5
5) P102 #1,2 (“Put it
together”)
1) Test Pp105 - 120
2) Pp195-196 all
3) P197 #1, 2; P199 #2, 3
4) Pp205-206
5) Pp210 – 211 #1-3
ELA Week
1)
P214 #1, 2; P217
#1, 2
2)
P218 “try it”
3)
P221 #1, 2
4)
Pp224, 225
5)
Pp230 – 231
6)
Pp236 – 237
1)
P 239 – 254 Test
2)
P263 – 4 #1 –5
3)
P265 #1-4
4)
P275 all
ELA Week
1) P279 – 290 Test
2) Make ups
1)
Buckle
Down;
2) - 5) S.E.G.
1) - 5) S.E.G.
1) - 5) S.E.G.
1) - 6) S.E.G.
1) - 4) S.E.G.
1) S.E.G.
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Course Name:
Reading and Math
Skills
Level: Standard
Teacher Name:
Colleen Monahan, Lab Manager with teachers Melissa Huang and
Lynne Byron
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Computer software/CCC Lab, Summit Educational Group MCAS Math and English, Princeton
Review Cracking the MCAS, Actual MCAS exams. *
Syllabus:
Assessment
Semester Course:
Week one and two:
I. Orientation to the computer lab
A. Curriculum origin of MCAS including Massachusetts
Learning Standards
B. Expectations, rules, daily software and practice test schedules
C. Assessment for software course levels
D. Enrollment in five software courses with individual
accommodations
Students match skills
to Learning Standards
Bulletin board, and
Notebook
Internal record-keeping
Internal management
II. Software Training
A. Courseware description, goals, skills tested, Learning
Standards addressed
B. Courseware tutorials with practice running individual
Computerized report
C. Practice sessions with portfolio record keeping and printing
D. Student Portfolio assessments set up and maintained
Week three - twenty:
III. Student sessions according to daily schedules (on-going)
A. Mathematics courses (AT, MCS)
B. Reading courses (CRS, RI)
C. Open-ended MCAS questions with rubrics for grading
C. Individual tutoring with software and open-ended MCAS
D. Students record progress in portfolio
IV. Term and semester evaluation (on-going)
A. Student generated self-analysis
B. Peer evaluation of rubrics
C. Computerized reports of individual progress
D. Student meetings to note progress and manage levels of software
Computerized reports
taught, monitored,
anonymously posted
discussed individually
bi-monthly
Pre-reading journals
Printed reading journal
Practice open-ended
MCAS Rubrics
re-writes score < 3
weaknesses addressed
internal levels software
internalized individual
weakness generated
worksheets with
rewrite tutoring
*NOTE: This is a half-year course. See attached curriculum grids for specifics on how the software
topics are tied to skills and practice tests of the MCAS exam and Massachusetts Learning Standards.
Assessment Tools:
Computerized and individualized Portfolio
Computerized internal progress reports
Computerized pre-reading, reading, and writing assignments printed & graded
Computerized worksheets focusing on weaknesses
MCAS Rubrics
MCAS practice sessions
Self-grading and evaluations
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Multimedia presentations
Essays
Attendance
Teacher observations
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Grading Policy:
See IEP or 504 Plan for modification where applicable.
MCAS scoring is based on a 0-4 scale with 0 and 1 failing, 2 needs improvement, 3 and 4 are the
highest level of achievement. This MCAS scoring rubrics is used to grade all practice questions in
the classroom. These scores are then averaged together as 30% of the term grade. The rest of the
term grade is calculated by assigning value to each student’s progress in all of the computerized
courses ie. 30% for Algebra Topics and 30% for Math Concepts and Skills. Student conduct and
effort are 10% of the grade. Computerized course and performance reports are run every day by
the students and recorded by them in their classroom folders. More detailed reports are available
and run every two weeks. Students are always graded by individual progress and not overall class
performance. Point values that determine grades are calculated by reading and mathematics
teachers and then averaged again to determine final term grades. There is no homework assigned
unless students want to make up an open-ended assignment that they have missed. There are no
tests, midterms, or final exams given. More specific point system evaluation policies are available
upon request.
Math
Day 6
Binder Teaching Topics
Week
1
Orientation
Week
2
MCAS Practice Test
Week
3
MCAS Practice Test
Week
4
MCAS Practice Test
Week
5
MCAS Practice Test
Week
6
MCAS Practice Test
Handwritten Math/English
Practice MCAS Questions
ELA Week
1) P37 #1, 4, 5, 7
2) P46 # 1- 7 (odd)
1) Diagnostic Test 2
2) Pp 48-9 # 2 – 10 (even)
3) P 51 # 1 – 5 (all)
4) P 52 # 1 – 3 (all)
5) P54 #1-4
ELA Week
1) P55 #1; P56 #1, 3, 5
2) Pp 56 – 57 # 1, 3, 4
3) P57 #1-3(bottom)
4) P58 #1,4, 5
1) Diagnostic Test 3
2)
P59
3)
Pp60-61 #2, 3, 5
4)
Pp63-64 #2 – 10
(even)
5) Pp64-65 #1 – 4
ELA Week
1) P65 #1 – 4 (bottom);
P66 # 1- 4
2) P67 # 1 – 3
3) P68 # 1 – 4
4) P70 #1, 2
Binder Location
(in section)
1) + 2) Summit
Educational Group
(S.E.G.)
1)
Buckle
Down;
2) - 5) S.E.G.
1) - 4) S.E.G.
1)
Buckle
Down;
2) - 5) S.E.G.
MCS
Software
Levels in software
strands according to the
following: *
Addition: off
Applications: 6.5
Decimals: 6.5
Division: off
Equations: 6.0
Fractions: 6.0
Geometry: 4.0
Measurement: 4.0
Multiplication: off
Number Concepts: 6.5
Probability: 7.0
Problem Solving: 6.0
Science Application: off
Speed Games: off
Subtraction: off
Word Problems: 6.0
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Week
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MCAS Practice Test
Week
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MCAS Practice Test
Week
9
MCAS Practice Test
Week
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MCAS Practice Test
Week
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MCAS Practice Test
Week
12
MCAS Practice Test
1) Diagnostic Test 4
2)
P71 all
3)
Pp72 – 73 #1-5 odd
* both pages
4)
Pp74-75 #1-5 odd *
both pages
5)
P76 (bottom); P77
#1-3
ELA Week
1) P78 #1-5
2) P87 #1-4
3) P89 #1, 2 (top); P89 #2,
4, 6 (bottom)
4) Pp98-99 #1-3, 5
5) P102 #1,2 (“Put it
together”)
1) Test Pp105 - 120
2) Pp195-196 all
3) P197 #1, 2; P199 #2, 3
4) Pp205-206
5) Pp210 – 211 #1-3
ELA Week
1)
P214 #1, 2; P217
#1, 2
2)
P218 “try it”
3)
P221 #1, 2
4)
Pp224, 225
5)
Pp230 – 231
6)
Pp236 – 237
1)
P 239 – 254 Test
2)
P263 – 4 #1 –5
3)
P265 #1-4
4)
P275 all
ELA Week
1) P279 – 290 Test
2) Make ups
1)
Buckle
Down;
2) - 5) S.E.G.
1) - 5) S.E.G.
1) - 5) S.E.G.
1) - 6) S.E.G.
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Course Name:
College Board
Review
Level: Standard
Points:
2.5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Xeroxed copies of homework assignments, practice SAT sample tests, and class notes
Syllabus:
Assessments
Baseline Test (does not count for a grade)
NOTE:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
Order of operations, fractions, and decimals
Missing digits, ratio, proportion, and percent
Number patterns and probability
Divisibility, mean, median, and mode
Charts and graphs
Algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities
Word problems
Square roots and exponents
IX.
X.
Algebraic fractions and quadratics
Special symbols
XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
Number lines, coordinate geometry, and slope
Angles and triangles
Right triangles
Perimeter, area, and volume
Test (Objective)
Test (Objective)
Test (Objective)
Test
(Objective & Open response)
Test
(Objective & Open response)
Test
(Objective & Open response)
This course is a one-semester course in which the students are enrolled for one term in
mathematics and for one term in English.
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Attendance
Class Participation
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
60% tests, 25% homework, and 15% notebook
All SAT tests are averaged together. Homework is due at the beginning of class.
Having a proper notebook and a calculator will count as the first notebook check. A notebook with
all materials in it will be checked at the end of the term for the second notebook grade.
Science
Syllabi
Biology
Syllabi
Course Name: Anatomy and Physiology/Biology 2 Level: Honors Points: 5
Teacher Name: Mr. Brenner
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Anatomy and Physiology, Marieb, Elaine. c. 1993
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Marieb, Elaine. c. 1995
Teacher-created laboratories and activities
Selected texts, lab manuals, internet sites, and publications used for reference and
activity/lab planning
Syllabus:
1st Quarter
I. Organization of the Body
A. Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
B. Maintaining life
C. Homeostasis
D. Language of Anatomy: Body planes, cavities, directional terms
II. Chemistry of the Body
A. Definition of concepts, matter, and energy
B. Composition of matter: atoms and energy
C. How matter is combined: molecules and mixtures
D. Chemical bonds
E. Chemical reactions
F. Biochemistry: The composition and reactions of living matter
G. Inorganic compounds
H. Organic compounds
III. Cells
A. Overview of cellular basis for life
B. Plasma membrane structure and function
C. Cellular structure and function: specific organelles
D. Nucleus
1. Nuclear membrane
2. Chromatin
3. Centrioles
4. DNA-RNA
E. Cell transport
1. Solutions
a. Hypertonic
b. Hypotonic
c. Isotonic
2. Suspensions
3. Osmosis and Diffusion
F. Cell growth and reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis
G. Stem cells
IV. Intercellular Organization: Tissues
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Epithelial membrane
D. Muscle tissue
E. Nervous tissue
E. Tissue repair
V. Skeleton: The Framework
A. Functions of bones
B. Structure of bones
C. Classification of bones
D. Bone homeostasis, modeling and repair
F. Axial skeleton
1. The skull
2. The vertebral column
3. Thoracic cavity
F. Appendicular Skeleton
1. Pectoral girdle
2. Upper limb
3. Pelvic girdle
4. Lower limb
G. Joints and Movement
1. Classification of joints
2. Terms for movement at joints
H. Development and maintenance of bones
1. Ossification
2. Synovial fluid
I. Skeletal disorders
J. Skeletal injuries
1. Dislocation
2. Sprains
3. Fractures
Major Assignments: Term paper Selected topics
1st Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation
Labs/Activities
Notebooks
Exams ( Multiple choice and Short answer/Essay)
Current events in medical field
Homework
Work Sheets
2nd Quarter:
VI. Muscles and Muscles Tissue
A. Overview of muscle tissue
B. Skeletal Muscle
1. Gross anatomy
2. Microscopic anatomy
3. Muscle fiber and contractions
4. Muscle metabolism
5. Effects of exercise on muscles
VII. The Muscular System
A. Muscle mechanics
B. Major muscles of the body
C. Muscle disorders
VIII. The Nervous System- Regulation and Integration of the Body
A. Organization of the Nervous System
B. Histology of nervous tissue
C. Neurophysiology
D. The brain
E. The spinal cord
1. Cranial nerves
2. Spinal nerves and spinal cord injuries
IX. The Eye and Vision-Cataracts
X. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation
A. Nutrition
B. Metabolism
C. Body Energy balance
XI. The Digestive System
A. Overview of the digestive system
B. Functional anatomy of the digestive system
C. Mouth, pharynx, esophagus
D. The stomach: the small intestine and associated structures
XII. Cardiovascular
A. Blood
1. Overview: composition and functions of blood
2. Blood plasma
3. Formed elements
4. Homeostasis
5. Transfusion and blood replacement
6. Diagnostic blood tests
7. Developmental aspects of blood
8. Blood typing
B. Heart
1. Heart anatomy
2. Blood supply to heart
3. Physiology of the heart
4. Cardiac cycles
5. Heart disorders
C. Anatomy of blood vessels
1. Overview of blood vessels structure and function
a. arteries
b. capillaries
c. veins
2. Circulatory routes
3. Physiology of vessels
a. blood volume
b. blood pressure
c. control mechanisms
4. Disorders of the vascular system
Major Assignments: Midterm Term Paper
2nd Quarter Assessments Tools:
Oral presentation
Notebooks
Oral Presentation
Labs
Homework
Work Sheets
Exams ( Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Midterm
3rd Quarter
XIII. Lymphatic System and Body Defenses
A. Lymphatic vessels
B. Lymphatic cells, tissues, and organs: an overview
C. Lymph nodes
D. Other lymph nodes
E. Disorders of the lymphatic system
F. Specific and nonspecific body defenses
G. Antigens and immunity
H. Infectious Disease
XIV. The Integumentary System
A. The gross anatomy of the skin
1. Appendages of the skin
2. Nails
3. Sweat glands
B. Functions of the integumentary system
1. Protection
2. Body temperature regulation
3. Sense receptors
C. Homeostatic imbalance of the skin
1. Common skin problems
2. Burns
3. Skin cancer
XV. Evolution
A. Theories
1. Lamarck
2. Darwin
3. Others
B. Fossil types
C. Convergent evolution
D. Divergent evolution
E. Isolation
F. Species diversities
XVI. Reproductive System
A. Anatomy of the male reproductive system
B. Anatomy of the female reproductive system
C. Human pregnancy
1. Egg to embryo
2. Fetal development
3. Parturition
XVII. Human Genetics
A. General overview of chromosomes
B. Patterns of inheritance
C. Genetic disorders
D. Genetically modified foods
E. Cloning
1. Plants
2. Animals
F. Stem cells
Major Assignment: Term paper
3rd Quarter Assessment Tools:
Paper
Homework
Work Sheets
Labs
Notebook
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
4th Quarter:
XVIII. Animal Kingdom
A. Invertebrates in our lives
1. Social insects
2. Parisites
B. Vertbrates
C. Local Wildlife
1. Fish
2. Amphibians
3. Reptiles
4. Birds
5. Mammals
D. International Wildlife
1. Wildlife at risk
2. Habitat destruction
3. Poachers and the black market
Major Assignments: Term Paper
4th Quarter Assessment Tools
Oral presentation
Homework
Work Sheets
Notebook
Labs
Exams (multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Grading Policy:
Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is
determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the
total number of points. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length,
complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with
their typical point range:
Tests: 100 points
Quizzes: 20-40 points
Labs: 25-50 points
Term Paper: 100 points
Notebook: 100 points
Homework: 10-50 points
Class preparation/participation: 100 points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name: Anatomy and Physiology/Biology 2
Level: Honors Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Anatomy and Physiology, Marieb, Elaine. c. 1993
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Marieb, Elaine. c. 1995
Teacher-created laboratories and activities
Selected texts, lab manuals, internet sites, and publications used for reference and
activity/lab planning
Syllabus:
1st Quarter
I. Organization of the Body
A. Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
B. Maintaining life
C. Homeostasis
D. Language of Anatomy: Body planes, cavities, directional terms
II. Chemistry of the Body
A. Definition of concepts, matter, and energy
B. Composition of matter: atoms and energy
C. How matter is combined: molecules and mixtures
D. Chemical bonds
E. Chemical reactions
F. Biochemistry: The composition and reactions of living matter
G. Inorganic compounds
H. Organic compounds
III. Cells
A. Overview of cellular basis for life
B. Plasma membrane structure and function
C. Cellular structure and function: specific organelles
D. Nucleus
1. Nuclear membrane
2. Chromatin
3. Centrioles
4. DNA-RNA
E. Cell transport
1. Solutions
a. Hypertonic
b. Hypotonic
c. Isotonic
2. Suspensions
3. Osmosis and Diffusion
F. Cell growth and reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis
G. Stem cells
IV. Intercellular Organization: Tissues
A. Epithelial tissue
B. Connective tissue
C. Epithelial membrane
D. Muscle tissue
E. Nervous tissue
E. Tissue repair
V. Skeleton: The Framework
A. Functions of bones
B. Structure of bones
C. Classification of bones
D. Bone homeostasis, modeling and repair
F. Axial skeleton
1. The skull
2. The vertebral column
3. Thoracic cavity
F. Appendicular Skeleton
1. Pectoral girdle
2. Upper limb
3. Pelvic girdle
4. Lower limb
G. Joints and Movement
1. Classification of joints
2. Terms for movement at joints
H. Development and maintenance of bones
1. Ossification
2. Synovial fluid
I. Skeletal disorders
J. Skeletal injuries
1. Dislocation
2. Sprains
3. Fractures
Major Assignments: Term paper Selected topics
1st Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation
Labs/Activities
Notebooks
Exams ( Multiple choice and Short answer/Essay)
Current events in medical field
Homework
Work Sheets
2nd Quarter:
VI. Muscles and Muscles Tissue
A. Overview of muscle tissue
B. Skeletal Muscle
1. Gross anatomy
2. Microscopic anatomy
3. Muscle fiber and contractions
4. Muscle metabolism
5. Effects of exercise on muscles
VII. The Muscular System
A. Muscle mechanics
B. Major muscles of the body
C. Muscle disorders
VIII. The Nervous System- Regulation and Integration of the Body
A. Organization of the Nervous System
B. Histology of nervous tissue
C. Neurophysiology
D. The brain
E. The spinal cord
1. Cranial nerves
2. Spinal nerves and spinal cord injuries
IX. The Eye and Vision-Cataracts
X. Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation
A. Nutrition
B. Metabolism
C. Body Energy balance
XI. The Digestive System
A. Overview of the digestive system
B. Functional anatomy of the digestive system
C. Mouth, pharynx, esophagus
D. The stomach: the small intestine and associated structures
XII. Cardiovascular
A. Blood
1. Overview: composition and functions of blood
2. Blood plasma
3. Formed elements
4. Homeostasis
5. Transfusion and blood replacement
6. Diagnostic blood tests
7. Developmental aspects of blood
8. Blood typing
B. Heart
1. Heart anatomy
2. Blood supply to heart
3. Physiology of the heart
4. Cardiac cycles
5. Heart disorders
C. Anatomy of blood vessels
1. Overview of blood vessels structure and function
a. arteries
b. capillaries
c. veins
2. Circulatory routes
3. Physiology of vessels
a. blood volume
b. blood pressure
c. control mechanisms
4. Disorders of the vascular system
Major Assignments: Midterm Term Paper
2nd Quarter Assessments Tools:
Oral presentation
Notebooks
Oral Presentation
Labs
Homework
Work Sheets
Exams ( Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Midterm
3rd Quarter
XIII. Lymphatic System and Body Defenses
A. Lymphatic vessels
B. Lymphatic cells, tissues, and organs: an overview
C. Lymph nodes
D. Other lymph nodes
E. Disorders of the lymphatic system
F. Specific and nonspecific body defenses
G. Antigens and immunity
H. Infectious Disease
XIV. The Integumentary System
A. The gross anatomy of the skin
1. Appendages of the skin
2. Nails
3. Sweat glands
B. Functions of the integumentary system
1. Protection
2. Body temperature regulation
3. Sense receptors
C. Homeostatic imbalance of the skin
1. Common skin problems
2. Burns
3. Skin cancer
XV. Evolution
A. Theories
1. Lamarck
2. Darwin
3. Others
B. Fossil types
C. Convergent evolution
D. Divergent evolution
E. Isolation
F. Species diversities
XVI. Reproductive System
A. Anatomy of the male reproductive system
B. Anatomy of the female reproductive system
C. Human pregnancy
1. Egg to embryo
2. Fetal development
3. Parturition
XVII. Human Genetics
A. General overview of chromosomes
B. Patterns of inheritance
C. Genetic disorders
D. Genetically modified foods
E. Cloning
1. Plants
2. Animals
F. Stem cells
Major Assignment: Term paper
3rd Quarter Assessment Tools:
Paper
Homework
Work Sheets
Labs
Notebook
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
4th Quarter:
XVIII. Animal Kingdom
A. Invertebrates in our lives
1. Social insects
2. Parisites
B. Vertbrates
C. Local Wildlife
1. Fish
2. Amphibians
3. Reptiles
4. Birds
5. Mammals
D. International Wildlife
1. Wildlife at risk
2. Habitat destruction
3. Poachers and the black market
Major Assignments: Term Paper
4th Quarter Assessment Tools
Oral presentation
Homework
Work Sheets
Notebook
Labs
Exams (multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Grading Policy:
Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is
determined by dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the
total number of points. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon its length,
complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with
their typical point range:
Tests: 100 points
Quizzes: 20-40 points
Labs: 25-50 points
Term Paper: 100 points
Notebook: 100 points
Homework: 10-50 points
Class preparation/participation: 100 points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
ANTHROPOLOGY
R. Whitehouse
Level: Stan.
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Anthropology-Contemporary Perspectives
Selected readings
Laboratory activities in Evolution, Genetics, and Anatomy
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Genetics.
a. Chromosome Behavior
b. Mendel’s Principles
c. Sex Chromosomes
d. Gene Expression on DNA
e. Mutations
f. DNA Technology
i. PCR and Sequencing
ii. Cloning and Genetic Engineering
g. The human genome
i. Genetic Disorders
ii. Sex Linked Disorders
iii. Ethical Questions
Natural Selection
a. Darwin’s Proposal
b. The Mechanism of Evolution
c. Natural Selection and Populations
d. Hardy-Weinberg Law
e. Natural Selection and Variation
f. Types of Selection
g. Overall Effects
Evolution
a. Macroevolution
b. Microevolution
c. History of Evolution
d. Colonization of Land
e. Animal Diversity
f. Unifying Concepts
g. Structure and Function
Major assessments
1. Multimedia activity and open-ended assignment: “12 Angry Men”
2. Case Study: American Culture
3. Case Study: “Who am I?”
4. Paper: Culture and Genes
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5. Laboratory activities relating to Genetics and Evolution.
2nd Quarter:
Geological Time and Fossilization
a. Evolutionary Trends
b. Geological and Astronomical Events
i. Tectonics
ii. Mass Extinctions
c. Macro evolutionary Trends over Geologic Time
1. The fossil Record
Speciation and Classification
a. The Origin of Species
ii. Barriers
iii. Polyploidy
Anatomy and Physiology
a. The Skeletal System
1. Posture
2. Movement
1. Comparative Anatomy
2. Locomotion and Body Build
3. Bipedalism
4. Opposition and the Thumb
b. The Nervous System
i. Neurons
ii. Transmission of Nerve Signals Between Cells
iii. Evolution of the Nervous System
1. The Development of the CNS
iv. Evolution of the Brain
1. Size and Organization
2. Vision
3. Auditory
4.Olfaction and Taste
Major Assessments:
1. Semester Exam
2. Paper: Sex roles
3. Case Study. Charles Darwin
4.Laboratory work: Hardy-Weinberg Law; Anatomy.
3rd Quarter:
Primate Evolution
a Early Primates
b. Monkeys and Apes
c. Ape-Human Split
v. Major Hominid Sites
1. Australopithecus
2. H. Erectus
3. H. Habilis
d. The Emergence of Homo Sapiens
e. Neanderthal
Language and Communication
a. The Brain and language
b. Cultures and Language
Major Assessments:
1. Multimedia, laboratory activities: Development of the Brain
2. Case Study: Application of Vision
4th Quarter:
Society, Economy, Politics, Control
a. Models of society
b. Wealth and Poverty in Society
c. Weapons and War
d. Societal Values and Punishment
Family Kinship
a. Models of Families
b. Marriage
Sex, and Temperament
a. Sexual Roles
b. Behavior
Beliefs, Rituals
a. Superstition
b. Religion
c. Group Rituals
Modernization
a. Societies on the Brink
b. Western Medicine
Modern Cultural Norms
a. Materialism
Major Assessments:
1. Final Exam
2. Paper: Rituals
3. Paper: Modern Medicine
4. Paper: Disease
5. Multimedia: Modern Cities
*Assessment Tools:
(Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)
Portfolios
rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework is given on a regular basis. The purpose of homework is usually practice or application
of skills and ideas brought out o\in the classroom. All assignments are taken seriously and the
student will be penalized for missed or late assignments.
Quizzes, exams, labs, and case studies make up most of the grade. They must be passed in on time
and reflect the student’s best effort.
The semester and final exams are valued at 25% of the grade that term
The student will be penalized for excessive or unexcused absences (cuts).
Course Name:
ANTHROPOLOGY
Level: Stan.
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Anthropology-Contemporary Perspectives
Selected readings
Laboratory activities in Evolution, Genetics, and Anatomy
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Genetics.
a. Chromosome Behavior
b. Mendel’s Principles
c. Sex Chromosomes
d. Gene Expression on DNA
e. Mutations
f. DNA Technology
i. PCR and Sequencing
ii. Cloning and Genetic Engineering
g. The human genome
i. Genetic Disorders
ii. Sex Linked Disorders
iii. Ethical Questions
Natural Selection
a. Darwin’s Proposal
b. The Mechanism of Evolution
c. Natural Selection and Populations
d. Hardy-Weinberg Law
e. Natural Selection and Variation
f. Types of Selection
g. Overall Effects
Evolution
a. Macroevolution
b. Microevolution
c. History of Evolution
d. Colonization of Land
e. Animal Diversity
f. Unifying Concepts
g. Structure and Function
Major assessments
1. Multimedia activity and open-ended assignment: “12 Angry Men”
2. Case Study: American Culture
3. Case Study: “Who am I?”
4. Paper: Culture and Genes
5. Laboratory activities relating to Genetics and Evolution.
5
2nd Quarter:
Geological Time and Fossilization
a. Evolutionary Trends
b. Geological and Astronomical Events
i. Tectonics
ii. Mass Extinctions
c. Macro evolutionary Trends over Geologic Time
1. The fossil Record
Speciation and Classification
a. The Origin of Species
ii. Barriers
iii. Polyploidy
Anatomy and Physiology
a. The Skeletal System
1. Posture
2. Movement
1. Comparative Anatomy
2. Locomotion and Body Build
3. Bipedalism
4. Opposition and the Thumb
b. The Nervous System
i. Neurons
ii. Transmission of Nerve Signals Between Cells
iii. Evolution of the Nervous System
1. The Development of the CNS
iv. Evolution of the Brain
1. Size and Organization
2. Vision
3. Auditory
4.Olfaction and Taste
Major Assessments:
1. Semester Exam
2. Paper: Sex roles
3. Case Study. Charles Darwin
4.Laboratory work: Hardy-Weinberg Law; Anatomy.
3rd Quarter:
Primate Evolution
a Early Primates
b. Monkeys and Apes
c. Ape-Human Split
v. Major Hominid Sites
1. Australopithecus
2. H. Erectus
3. H. Habilis
d. The Emergence of Homo Sapiens
e. Neanderthal
Language and Communication
a. The Brain and language
b. Cultures and Language
Major Assessments:
1. Multimedia, laboratory activities: Development of the Brain
2. Case Study: Application of Vision
4th Quarter:
Society, Economy, Politics, Control
a. Models of society
b. Wealth and Poverty in Society
c. Weapons and War
d. Societal Values and Punishment
Family Kinship
a. Models of Families
b. Marriage
Sex, and Temperament
a. Sexual Roles
b. Behavior
Beliefs, Rituals
a. Superstition
b. Religion
c. Group Rituals
Modernization
a. Societies on the Brink
b. Western Medicine
Modern Cultural Norms
a. Materialism
Major Assessments:
1. Final Exam
2. Paper: Rituals
3. Paper: Modern Medicine
4. Paper: Disease
5. Multimedia: Modern Cities
*Assessment Tools:
(Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)
Portfolios
rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework is given on a regular basis. The purpose of homework is usually practice or application
of skills and ideas brought out o\in the classroom. All assignments are taken seriously and the
student will be penalized for missed or late assignments.
Quizzes, exams, labs, and case studies make up most of the grade. They must be passed in on time
and reflect the student’s best effort.
The semester and final exams are valued at 25% of the grade that term
The student will be penalized for excessive or unexcused absences (cuts).
Course Name:
Standard Biology
Level: Standard
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Visualizing Life, Johnson, © 1998
Selected text books, lab manuals, and internet sites
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Study of Life
A.
Science of Biology
1.
Biology Today
2.
Scientific Method
3.
Six Themes of Biology
4.
Five Characteristics of Life
II.
The Environment
A.
Ecosystems
1.
Ecology and Ecosystems
2.
Energy in Ecosystems
3.
Cycles Within Ecosystems
4.
Kinds of Ecosystems (Biomes)
B.
How Ecosystems Change
1.
Interactions Within Ecosystems
2.
Ecosystem Development and Change
3.
Ecosystem Diversity
C.
Earth Under Stress: Environmental Problems and Solutions
Major Assessments: Term Project
2nd Quarter:
I.
Study of Life (continued)
B.
Chemistry
1.
Inorganic Chemistry
2.
Organic Chemistry
C.
Cells
1.
Water and the Cell
2.
Membrane Structure and Function
3.
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
4.
Organelle Structure and Function
5.
Microscopy
D.
The Living Cell
1.
How Cells Communicate
2.
Diffusion
3.
Osmosis
4.
Facilitated Diffusion
5.
Active Transport
6.
Endocytosis and Exocytosis
Major Assessments: Term Project, Midterm Exam
3rd Quarter:
5
I.
Study of Life (continued)
E.
Energy and Life
1.
Chemical Reactions in Living Things
2.
Enzymes
3.
ADP-ATP Cycle
4.
Photosynthesis
5.
Respiration
III.
Continuity of Life
A.
Cell Reproduction
1.
Chromosome Structure
2.
Mitosis and Cell Division
3.
Cancer
4.
Meiosis and Gamete Formation
5.
Crossing-Over
B.
Genetics and Inheritance
1.
History of Genetics (Mendel)
2.
Genetic Crosses
3.
Patterns of Inheritance
4.
Human Genetic Disorders
Major Assessments: Term Project
4th Quarter:
III.
Continuity of Life (continued)
C.
How Genes Work
1.
DNA Structure and Function
2.
DNA Replication
3.
How Proteins Are Made (Transcription & Translation)
4.
The Genetic Code
5.
Regulating Gene Expression
D.
Gene Technology
1.
Genetic Engineering
2.
Advances in Agriculture and Medicine
3.
Human Genome Project
E.
Evolution and Natural Selection
1.
Charles Darwin
2.
Evidence for Evolution
3.
Natural Selection
4.
Adaptation
F.
History of Life on Earth
1.
Origin of Life
2.
Evolutionary Relationships Between
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
3.
Invasion of the Land
4.
Vertebrate Evolution
G.
Human Evolution
1.
Primates
2.
Evolutionary Origins of Humans
IV.
Diversity of Life
A.
Classifying Living Things
1.
Scientific Naming
2.
Taxonomy
3.
Six Kingdoms
B.
Bacteria and Viruses
C.
Protists
D.
Fungi and Plants
E.
Animal Kingdom
1.
Arthropods
2.
Fishes and Amphibians
3.
Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals
4.
Human Body
Major Assessments: Term Project, Final Exam
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Grading is based on a point system. The student’s score is calculated by adding the number of
points accumulated each term, and then dividing by the total number of points possible. The
number of points for each assignment is based on the length, involvement, and complexity. The
following is a list of assignments with their typical point range:
Tests: 50 – 100 Points
Quizzes: 15 – 30 Points
Laboratories: 20 – 25 Points
Homework: 10 – 50 Points
Term Projects: 100 – 200 Points
Class work: 10 – 100 Points
Class Prep and Participation: 20 – 100 Points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Standard Biology
Mr. Brenner
Level: Standard
Points:
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Visualizing Life, Johnson, 1998
Selected text books, lab manuals, and internet sites
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Study of Life
A.
Science of Biology
1.
Biology Today
2.
Scientific Method
3.
Six Themes of Biology
4.
Five Characteristics of Life
II.
The Environment
A.
Ecosystems
1.
Ecology and Ecosystems
2.
Energy in Ecosystems
3.
Cycles Within Ecosystems
4.
Kinds of Ecosystems (Biomes)
B.
How Ecosystems Change
1.
Interactions Within Ecosystems
2.
Ecosystem Development and Change
3.
Ecosystem Diversity
C.
Earth Under Stress: Environmental Problems and Solutions
Major Assessments: Term Project
2nd Quarter:
I.
Study of Life (continued)
B.
Chemistry
1.
Inorganic Chemistry
2.
Organic Chemistry
C.
Cells
1.
Water and the Cell
2.
Membrane Structure and Function
3.
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
4.
Organelle Structure and Function
5.
Microscopy
D.
The Living Cell
1.
How Cells Communicate
2.
Diffusion
3.
Osmosis
4.
Facilitated Diffusion
5.
Active Transport
6.
Endocytosis and Exocytosis
Major Assessments: Term Project, Midterm Exam
5
3rd Quarter:
I.
Study of Life (continued)
E.
Energy and Life
1.
Chemical Reactions in Living Things
2.
Enzymes
3.
ADP-ATP Cycle
4.
Photosynthesis
5.
Respiration
III.
Continuity of Life
A.
Cell Reproduction
1.
Chromosome Structure
2.
Mitosis and Cell Division
3.
Cancer
4.
Meiosis and Gamete Formation
5.
Crossing-Over
B.
Genetics and Inheritance
1.
History of Genetics (Mendel)
2.
Genetic Crosses
3.
Patterns of Inheritance
4.
Human Genetic Disorders
Major Assessments: Term Project
4th Quarter:
III.
Continuity of Life (continued)
C.
How Genes Work
1.
DNA Structure and Function
2.
DNA Replication
3.
How Proteins Are Made (Transcription & Translation)
4.
The Genetic Code
5.
Regulating Gene Expression
D.
Gene Technology
1.
Genetic Engineering
2.
Advances in Agriculture and Medicine
3.
Human Genome Project
E.
Evolution and Natural Selection
1.
Charles Darwin
2.
Evidence for Evolution
3.
Natural Selection
4.
Adaptation
F.
History of Life on Earth
1.
Origin of Life
2.
Evolutionary Relationships Between
Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
3.
Invasion of the Land
4.
Vertebrate Evolution
G.
Human Evolution
1.
Primates
2.
Evolutionary Origins of Humans
IV.
Diversity of Life
A.
Classifying Living Things
1.
Scientific Naming
2.
Taxonomy
3.
Six Kingdoms
B.
Bacteria and Viruses
C.
Protists
D.
Fungi and Plants
E.
Animal Kingdom
1.
Arthropods
2.
Fishes and Amphibians
3.
Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals
4.
Human Body
Major Assessments: Term Project, Final Exam
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Word problems
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Grading is based on a point system. The student’s score is calculated by adding the number of
points accumulated each term, and then dividing by the total number of points possible. The
number of points for each assignment is based on the length, involvement, and complexity. The
following is a list of assignments with their typical point range:
Tests: 50 – 100 Points
Quizzes: 15 – 30 Points
Laboratories: 20 – 25 Points
Homework: 10 – 50 Points
Term Projects: 100 – 200 Points
Class work: 10 – 100 Points
Class Prep and Participation: 20 – 100 Points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Biology
Ms. DeVore
Level: Std
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Holt Visualizing Life
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: A. Science of Biology
B. Chemistry
C. Cells
D. The Living Cell
E. Energy of Life
*Assessment Tool:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics – The Cell Project
Projects – The Cell Project
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning
Journal/Diaries
Multiple-choice tests
Essay test
Matching tests
Homework
Labs ( Metric system labs, chemistry labs, microscope labs, and cell labs)
Class Participation
2nd Quarter: A. Cell Reproduction
B. Genetics and Inheritance
C. How Genes Work
D. Gene Technology
*Assessment
Portfolios
Rubrics
Oral Presentation Rubric – Genetics Project
Project – Genetics Project
Notebooks
Open-ended questions
Co-operative Learning
Open note tests and quizzes
Journal/Diaries
Multiple-choice tests
Essay tests
Midterm test
Homework
Class participation
Labs ( Mitosis labs, Genetics Labs)
Points:
5
3rd Quarter: A. Evolution and Natural Selection
B. History of Life on Earth
C. Ecosystems
D. How Ecosystems Change
Portfolios
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics – Ecology Project
Projects – Ecology Project
Notebooks
Role playing – Reenactment of the Scopes Trial
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Journal/Diaries
Multiple- choice test
Essay test
Homework
Class Participation
Lab (Biome labs, Evolution labs, and Ecology labs)
4th Quarter:
A. Earth Under Stress: Environmental Problems
B. Classifying Living Things
C. Bacteria and Viruses
D. Protists
E. Fungi
F. Animal Kingdom
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Rubrics
Oral presentation Rubrics – Animal Kingdom Project
Projects – Animal Kingdom Project
Notebooks
Open-ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Journal/Diaries
Multiple- choice exams
Essay exams
Homework
Class Participation
Labs (Classification labs and Microscope labs)
Final Exam
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Grade Calculations:
Test & Quizzed
40 – 50 %
Lab Reports
10 –15 %
Homework, Projects 30 – 40 %
and class participation
Homework:
Students are assigned a fair amount of homework in various forms, including
textbook questions, worksheets, current events, critical thinking questions, etc. The
homework assignments are meant to reinforce the important concepts in class and to
prepare the students for the material that they will be responsible for on quizzes and tests.
Homework is assigned every night of the week and occasionally on weekends.
Homework must be handed in on time to receive full credit. All homework should have
the student’s name, the date, the period the class meets, and the title of the assignment.
Course Name: Biology
Teacher Name: Ms. Stukenborg
Level: Standard
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Holt Visualizing Life, Johnson, 1998.
Holt Visualizing Life Teacher Resource Kit
Teacher-created Laboratories and activities
Selected texts, lab manuals, and Internet sites used for reference and lessons
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I
The Study of Life
A. The Science of Biology
a. Biology Today
b. Science is a Search for Knowledge
c. Studying Biology
B. Discovering Life
a. What is Life?
b. Basic Chemistry
c. Molecules of Life
C. Cells
a. At the Boundary of the Cell
b. Membrane Architecture
c. Inside the Cell
D. The Living Cell
a. How Cells Communicate
b. Movement of Substances Into and Out of the Cells
E. Energy and Life
a. Cells and Chemistry
b. Cells and Energy
c. Photosynthesis
d. Cellular Respiration
Main Assessments: Science Fair Project
Term Project
2nd Quarter:
I
Continuity of Life
A. Cell Reproduction
a. Chromosomes
b. Mitosis and Cell Division
c. How Gametes Form: Meiosis
B. Genetics and Inheritance
a. The Work of Gregor Mendel
b. Patterns of Inheritance
c. Human Genetic Disorders
C. How Genes Work
a. Understanding DNA
b. How Proteins are Made
c. Regulating Gene Expression
D. Gene Technology
a. The Revolution in Genetics
b. Transforming Agriculture
c. Advances in Medicine
Main Assessments: Science Fair Project
Term Project
3rd Quarter:
I
Continuity of Life cont.
A. Evolution and Natural Selection
a. Charles Darwin
b. The Evidence for Evolution
c. Natural Selection
B. History of Life on Earth
a. Origin of Life
b. Early Life in the Sea
c. Invasions of the Land
d. Parade of Vertebrates
C. Human Evolution
a. Primates
b. Evolutionary Origins of Humans
c. The First Humans
II
The Environment
A. Ecosystems
a. What is an Ecosystem?
b. Cycles Within an Ecosystem
c. Kinds of Ecosystems
B. How Ecosystems Change
a. Interactions Within Ecosystems
b. Ecosystem Development and Change
c.
Main Assessments: Term Project
4th Quarter
I
The Environment cont.
A. The Fragile Earth
a. Planet Under Stress
b. Meeting the Challenge
c. Solving Environmental Problems
II
Diversity of Life
A. Classifying Living Things
a. The Need for Naming
b. Classification: Organizing Life
c. Six Kingdoms
B. Bacteria and Viruses
a. Bacteria
b. How Bacteria Affect Humans
c. Viruses
C. Protists
a. What is a Protist
b. Protist Diversity
c. Deseases Caused by Protists
D. Fungi and Blants
Main Assessments: Science Fair Project
Term Project
Grading Policy:
Assignments and Assessments will each have a point value. A student’s grade is
determined by how many points he/she receives compared to the total possible
points for the assignment. Their length, complexity and importance will
determine the weight of each assignment.
Tests: 100-200 points
Quizzes: 25-100 points
Term Project: 200 points
Science Fair Project: Points vary by term
Homework: 10-50 points
Classwork: 10-100 points
Laboratories: 50-100 points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
BIOLOGY
R. Whitehouse
Level: STAN
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Biology: Visualizing Life. Holt
Selected Laboratory Manuals
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Introduction to Life
a. Defining life
b. Testing for the truth
c. Science and knowledge(methods of science)
d. Basic chemistry
e. Organic molecules
f. Cells
1. Membrane
2. Organelles
3. Movement of substances
4. Communication
5. Cells and energy
6. Photosynthesis
7. Reproduction
Major Assessments:
1. Chapter exams: Chapter One through Six (NOTE: exams contain objective
items, essays and some open-ended questions).
2. Research, projects and quizzes on testing for the truth.
3. Laboratory activities in Measurement, Introductory Microscopy, and Chemistry
2nd Quarter:
Continuity of Life
a. Meiosis and gamete formation
b. Mendel
c. Patterns of inheritance
d. Human genetic disorders
e. Genes
1. DNA
2. Protein synthesis
3. Gene expression
4. Gene engineering in agriculture and medicine.
Major Assessments
1. Chapter Exams: Chapter Seven through Nine.
2. Semester Exam
3. Laboratory activities in the Process of Science, Cell Reproduction, Genetics.
4. Semester exam
3rd Quarter:
The Evolution of Life
a. Darwin
b. Natural selection
c. Origin of life
d. Invasion of land, adaptation to land
e. Vertebrate evolution
1. Bacteria, viruses, protists
2. Plants
3. Classification
f. Animals
1. The animal body
2. Animal diversity: sponges, worms, mollusks, arthropods, fishes, amphibians,
reptiles, bird, mammals.
Major Assessments:
1. Chapter Exams: Ten through Twelve, Seventeen through Twenty-Two
2. Laboratory Activities in Natural selection, Animal Physiology, Evolution.
3. Research in Eugenics, and Environmental influences on Genetic Expression.
4th Quarter:
Human Life
a. Skeletal system
b. Nervous system
c. Endocrine system
d. Circulation and respiration
e. Digestion
f. Immunity
g. Behavior
The Environment
a. Ecosystems: types, cycles,
b. Interactions within and between ecosystems
c. Earth under stress: environmental problems and solutions
Major Assessments:
1. Final exam
2. Chapter Exams: Chapters Thirteen through Sixteen, Twenty- Nine through
Thirty-Five.
3. Laboratory Activities in Ecology, Human Systems, Behavior, Classification,
Homeostasis.
4. Final exam
*Assessment Tools:
(Select tools which you do not use, and press delete twice, and also delete this statement)
Portfolios
Rubrics
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Map illustrations
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Tableaus
Multimedia presentations
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Journal/Diaries
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Norm reformed tests
Presentations
Video tapings
FCA'S for long essays
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Field Experience
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Internship
Technical Project
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Homework is a critical part of this course. It is assigned daily, including weekends. Students are
penalized for missing or late home assignments. Satisfactory assignments will be used to
supplement the student’s grade. Most of the grade will be derived from exams, quizzes and
laboratory activities. Note that the Semester and Final Exam will count as twenty five percent of
the grade.
Course Name:
Honors Biology
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Modern Biology, Towle, © 1993
Modern Biology Teacher Resource Kit
Teacher-created laboratories and activities
Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Biological Principles
A. Biological Themes
1. The Scientific Method
2. The Seven major Themes of Biology
3. The Seven Characteristics of Life
B. Chemistry
1. Composition of Matter
2. Mixtures
3. Acids, Bases, and pH
4. Energy
C. Biochemistry
1. Compounds Important to Life
a. Water
b. Carbon Compounds
2. Organic Compounds
a. Carbohydrates
b. Lipids
c. Proteins
d. Nucleic Acids
II.
Cells
A. Structure and Function of the Cells
1. Discovery of the Cell
2. Microscopes
3. The Cell Theory
4. Cell Diversity
5. Parts of the Cell
6. Multicellular Organization
B. Homeostasis and Transport
1. Diffusion
2. Osmosis
3. Facilitated Diffusion
4. Active Transport
5. Gated Channels
6. Endocytosis and Exocytosis
Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project
-Term Project - Scientific Method, Designing of a Controlled
Experiment, Sampling Techniques, etc.
st
*1 Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
2nd Quarter:
II.
Cells (continued)
C. Photosynthesis and Respiration
1. Enzymes
2. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
3. Photosynthesis
a. Structure of the Chloroplast
b. Light Dependent Reactions
c. Light Independent Reactions
d. C4 and CAM Pathways
4. Respiration
a. Structure of the Mitochondrion
b. Glycolysis
c. Fermentation
d. Aerobic Respiration
D. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
1. Structure of DNA
2. Replication of DNA
3. Structure of RNA
4. Transcription
5. Protein Structure
6. Codons and Anticodons
7. Translation
E. Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis
1. Chromosome Structure
2. Chromosome Numbers
3. The Cell Cycle (Mitosis)
4. Meiosis
5. Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Major Assignments:
-Science Fair Project
-Term Project - Photosynthesis, Plant Structure and Function, etc.
-Midterm Exam
*2nd Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
3rd Quarter:
III. Genetics
A. Fundamentals of Genetics
1. The Legacy of Gregor Mendel
2. Chromosomes and Genes
3. Genetic Crosses
IV.
B. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
1. Mutation
2. Genetic Patterns
3. Human Genetics
C. Gene Expression
1. Control of Gene Expression
a. Gene Expression in Prokaryotes
b. Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
2. Morphogenesis
3. Cancer
D. DNA Technology
1. Genetic Engineering
a. Manipulating Genes
b. Transplanting Genes
c. Expression of Cloned Genes
2. DNA Technology Techniques
a. DNA Fingerprints
b. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
c. The Human Genome Project
3. Practical Uses of DNA Technology
a. Producing Pharmaceutical Products
b. Genetically Engineered Vaccines
c. Increasing Agricultural Yields
d. Safety and Environmental Issues
4. Bioethics
5. Current Events
Evolution
A. Origin of Life
1. Spontaneous Generation
2. Origin of Life on Earth
3. The First Forms of Life
B. Evolution: Evidence and Theory
1. Evidence of Evolution
2. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
3. Patterns of Evolution
C. Evolution: Speciation
1. Genetic Equilibrium
2. Disruption of Genetic Equilibrium
3. Formation of Species
D. Human Evolution
1. The Study of Human Origins
2. Hominid Evolution
E. Classification
1. History of Taxonomy
2. Modern Taxonomy
3. Six-Kingdom System
Major Assignments:
-Science Fair Project
-Term Project - DNA Technology (Current Events)
*3rd Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Field Experience
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
4th Quarter:
V.
Ecology
A. Biosphere and Biomes
1. Ecological Units
2. Terrestrial Biomes
3. Aquatic Biomes
B. Ecosystems: Structure
1. The Structure of Ecosystems
2. Energy Flow
3. Biogeochemical Cycles
C. Ecosystems: Relationships
1. Biotic Relationships
2. Rhythmic Patterns
3. Succession
D. Populations
1. Population Growth
Human Populations
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
A. Invertebrates
B. Vertebrates
C. Human Biology
Major Assignments:
-Term Project - Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Anatomy and
Physiology, etc.
-Final Exam
2.
VI.
*4th Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by
dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible
points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon
its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with
their typical point range:
Tests: 100 - 200 Points
Quizzes: 25 - 100 Points
Term Project: 200 Points
Science Fair Project: Points vary by term
Homework: 10 - 50 Points
Classwork: 10 - 100 Points
Laboratories: 50 - 100 Points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Honors Biology
Mr. Croft
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Modern Biology, Towle, 1993
Modern Biology Teacher Resource Kit
Teacher-created laboratories and activities
Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Biological Principles
A. Biological Themes
1. The Scientific Method
2. The Seven major Themes of Biology
3. The Seven Characteristics of Life
B. Chemistry
1. Composition of Matter
2. Mixtures
3. Acids, Bases, and pH
4. Energy
C. Biochemistry
1. Compounds Important to Life
a. Water
b. Carbon Compounds
2. Organic Compounds
a. Carbohydrates
b. Lipids
c. Proteins
d. Nucleic Acids
II.
Cells
A. Structure and Function of the Cells
1. Discovery of the Cell
2. Microscopes
3. The Cell Theory
4. Cell Diversity
5. Parts of the Cell
6. Multicellular Organization
B. Homeostasis and Transport
1. Diffusion
2. Osmosis
3. Facilitated Diffusion
4. Active Transport
5. Gated Channels
6. Endocytosis and Exocytosis
Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project
-Term Project - Scientific Method, Designing of a Controlled
Experiment, Sampling Techniques, etc.
*1st Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
2nd Quarter:
II.
Cells (continued)
C. Photosynthesis and Respiration
1. Enzymes
2. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
3. Photosynthesis
a. Structure of the Chloroplast
b. Light Dependent Reactions
c. Light Independent Reactions
d. C4 and CAM Pathways
4. Respiration
a. Structure of the Mitochondrion
b. Glycolysis
c. Fermentation
d. Aerobic Respiration
D. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
1. Structure of DNA
2. Replication of DNA
3. Structure of RNA
4. Transcription
5. Protein Structure
6. Codons and Anticodons
7. Translation
E. Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis
1. Chromosome Structure
2. Chromosome Numbers
3. The Cell Cycle (Mitosis)
4. Meiosis
5. Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Major Assignments:
-Science Fair Project
-Term Project - Photosynthesis, Plant Structure and Function, etc.
-Midterm Exam
*2nd Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
3rd Quarter:
III. Genetics
A. Fundamentals of Genetics
1. The Legacy of Gregor Mendel
2. Chromosomes and Genes
3. Genetic Crosses
IV.
B. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
1. Mutation
2. Genetic Patterns
3. Human Genetics
C. Gene Expression
1. Control of Gene Expression
a. Gene Expression in Prokaryotes
b. Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
2. Morphogenesis
3. Cancer
D. DNA Technology
1. Genetic Engineering
a. Manipulating Genes
b. Transplanting Genes
c. Expression of Cloned Genes
2. DNA Technology Techniques
a. DNA Fingerprints
b. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
c. The Human Genome Project
3. Practical Uses of DNA Technology
a. Producing Pharmaceutical Products
b. Genetically Engineered Vaccines
c. Increasing Agricultural Yields
d. Safety and Environmental Issues
4. Bioethics
5. Current Events
Evolution
A. Origin of Life
1. Spontaneous Generation
2. Origin of Life on Earth
3. The First Forms of Life
B. Evolution: Evidence and Theory
1. Evidence of Evolution
2. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
3. Patterns of Evolution
C. Evolution: Speciation
1. Genetic Equilibrium
2. Disruption of Genetic Equilibrium
3. Formation of Species
D. Human Evolution
1. The Study of Human Origins
2. Hominid Evolution
E. Classification
1. History of Taxonomy
2. Modern Taxonomy
3. Six-Kingdom System
Major Assignments:
-Science Fair Project
-Term Project - DNA Technology (Current Events)
*3rd Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Field Experience
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
4th Quarter:
V.
Ecology
A. Biosphere and Biomes
1. Ecological Units
2. Terrestrial Biomes
3. Aquatic Biomes
B. Ecosystems: Structure
1. The Structure of Ecosystems
2. Energy Flow
3. Biogeochemical Cycles
C. Ecosystems: Relationships
1. Biotic Relationships
2. Rhythmic Patterns
3. Succession
D. Populations
1. Population Growth
2. Human Populations
VI. Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
A. Invertebrates
B. Vertebrates
C. Human Biology
Major Assignments:
-Term Project - Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Anatomy and
Physiology, etc.
-Final Exam
*4th Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Exams (Multiple Choice and Short Answer/Essay)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by
dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible
points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon
its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with
their typical point range:
Tests: 100 - 200 Points
Quizzes: 25 - 100 Points
Term Project: 200 Points
Science Fair Project: Points vary by term
Homework: 10 - 50 Points
Classwork: 10 - 100 Points
Laboratories: 50 - 100 Points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Biology
Dr. Kellogg
Level: Honors
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Modern Biology, Ed. By Albert Towle
Syllabus:
1st Quarter: Introduction to Biology
Science skills (Critical thinking, making hypotheses, graphing, etc.)
Chemistry (Atoms, molecules, isotopes, bonding, energy)
Chemistry of life (water, organic molecules, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins)
Cells (organelles, structure, function)
Homeostasis and transport (osmosis, diffusion, passive vs. active transport)
Major Assesssments:
Topic Quizzes
Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking)
Science Fair Components
Formal Lab Reports
Notebook Check
In-class work (diagrams/modeling, graphing, etc.)
2nd Quarter:
Photosynthesis and respiration (Calvin cycle, glycolysis, Kreb’s cycle)
Nucleic acids and protein synthesis (DNA, RNA, transcription, translation, protein
synthesis)
Chromosomes, mitosis, and meiosis (Cell cycle, phases of mitosis and meiosis,
independent assortment, sexual vs. asexual reproduction)
Fundamentals of genetics (Mendellian genetics, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses,
dominant, recessive, and codominant traits)
Major Assesssments:
Topic Quizzes
Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking)
Science Fair Components
Formal Lab Reports
Notebook Check
In-class work (diagrams/modeling, graphing, etc.)
Midterm
3rd Quarter:
Inheritance patterns and human genetics (mutations, sex determination, sex-linked
traits, chromosome mapping, crossing over, pedigrees, genetic disorders)
Gene expression (promoters, enhancers, homeotic genes, morphogenesis)
Applied Genetics (controlled breeding, gene manipulation, genetic engineering,
human genome project)
Evolution (Redi, Spallanzini, Pasteur, organic chemistry of early Earth, simple
prokaryotes)
Evolution (evidence and theory, the history of life on Earth, fossils, Darwin, natural
selection)
Major Assesssments:
Topic Quizzes
Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking)
Formal Lab Reports
Notebook Check
In-class work (diagrams/modeling, graphing, etc.)
Science Fair Project Due (Work on during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Terms)
4th Quarter:
Population Genetics (microevolution, genetic equilibrium, species concepts, and
Hardy-Weinberg)
Organismal development (Patterns of symmetry, structure of organisms)
Taxonomy (History of taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, systems of classification,
phylogeny)
Biological diversity (microorganisms, plants and plant reproduction, invertebrates,
and vertebrates)
Ecology (Ecosystem structure and function, nutrient and energy cycles
Major Assesssments:
Topic Quizzes
Chapter Tests (objective questions, diagrams, and critical thinking)
Formal Lab Reports
Notebook Check
In-class work (diagrams/modeling, graphing, etc.)
Final
*Assessment Tools:
Peer-gradings
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Self-grading and evaluations
Projects
Notebooks
Lab practical
Open ended questions
Word problems
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Grades in this course will be determined and recorded using a percent-based system, as per the
student handbook. Although the grading for individual terms may vary, in general, your work and grades
will be roughly divided as follows:
30-35%
Tests
20-25%
Homework
10-20%
Quizzes
15-20%
Lab Reports/Research Papers/Presentations
5-10%
Notebook
5-10%
Preparation and Participation
Science Fair Projects: As part of this course, you will conduct an individual and/or group research
project (Science Fair Projects). The completion of a Science Fair Project is required for all NQHS
students enrolled in Honors and/or advanced science courses. Expect to be responsible for researching
and presenting some relevant topic to your classmates. Although some time will be given in class to work
on these projects, it is expected that you will go well beyond the minimal amount of time provided for this
work within class.
Tests: Tests will be given periodically, typically one test every 1-2 weeks. Tests will include
materials recently covered in class, but may also ask you to draw connections between this material and
new information. These tests may include matching, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions.
Tests will typically be worth 100 points.
Lab Reports/Research Papers/Presentations: Throughout the course of the year you will be
required to present work indicating your ability to gather information, make direct observations, analyze
data, organize ideas, and make informed decisions. You will be expected over time to improve your
ability to present information in a coherent and logical manner, both orally and in writing. This will be
accomplished through a variety of means, including research projects, papers, laboratory work and
reports, and oral presentations. While the points assigned to this work will vary from among assignments,
each of these assignments will typically be worth between 30-100 points.
Homework and Quizzes:
Homework and quizzes will be given on a regular basis. It is
expected that all homework will be completed on the date it is due. Note: Even if homework in not
collected, you are still responsible for the work. Any homework not collected on the day that it is due
should be kept in your notebook for future reference, and will be graded as part of part of your notebook
grade. Individual homework and quizzes will typically be worth 10-25 points. Warning: It is expected
that you will come to class prepared. Quizzes may be given without prior notice.
Notebooks:
In this class you are expected to bring and use a three-ring binder to organize your
notes, homework assignments, and extra materials handed out in class. This notebook will be turned in
and graded at the end of each term. Notebooks are worth 10 percent of your term grade.
Preparation and Participation: It is expected that all persons in the class will come to class prepared
and ready to participate.
Specifically, this means that you will:
-arrive in class on time (before the bell rings)
-bring all materials necessary for class each day (i.e. your notebook, notes, a writing utensil, and
any work assigned for the day.)
-contribute to a productive learning environment (i.e. pay attention to what the class is discussing;
be prepared to provide answers and feedback)
-be respectful of others (this includes using socially acceptable language)
Note: If necessary, participation grades may include periodic "spot checks" in which you will be given
points for presenting (showing me) your notes, textbook, completed homework, writing utensil, etc.
Course Name: Honors Biology
Teacher Name: Ms. Stukenborg
Level: Honors
Points: 5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Modern Biology, Towle. 1993
Modern Biology Teacher Resource Kit
Teacher-created Laboratories and activities
Selected texts, lab manuals, and Internet sites used for reference and lessons
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I
Biological Principles
A. Biological Themes
a. Themes in Biology
b. The World of Biology
B. Biological Processes
a. Scientific Method
b. Tools and Techniques
C. Chemistry
a. Composition of Matter
b. Mixtures
c. Energy
D. Biochemistry
a. Compounds Important to Life
b. Organic Compounds
II
Cells
A. Structure and Function of the Cell
a. History of Cytology/Cell Theory
b. Parts of the Cell
c. Multicellular Organization
B. Homeostasis and Transport
a. Diffusion and Osmosis
b. Other Kinds of Transport
Main Assessments: Science Fair Project
Term Project
2nd Quarter:
I
Cells Continued
A. Photosynthesis and Respiration
a. The Need for Energy
b. Photosynthesis
c. Respiration
B. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
a. DNA
b. RNA
C. Cellular Reproduction
II
a. Chromosomes
b. Mitosis
c. Meiosis
Genetics
A. Fundamentals of Genetics
a. Gregor Mendel
b. Genetic Crosses
B. Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
a. Mutation
b. Genetic Patterns
c. Human Genetics
C. Gene Expression
a. Control of Gene Expression
b. Morphogenesis
D. Applied Genetics
a. Controlling Breeding
b. Manipulating Genes
c. Cloning
d. Ethical Issues
Main Assessments: Science Fair Project
Term Project
3rd Quarter:
I
Evolution
A. The Origins of Life
a. Spontaneous Generation
b. Origin of Life on Earth
c. First Forms of Life
B. Evolutionary Evidence and Theory
a. Evidence of Evolution
b. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
c. Patterns of Evolution
C. Evolution and Speciation
a. Genetic Equilibrium
b. Disruption of Genetic Equilibrium
c. Formation of Species
D. Human Origins
a. The Study of Human Origins
b. Hominid Evolution
E. Classification
a. Taxonomy
b. Modern Taxonomy
II
Ecology
A. The Biosphere and Biomes
a. Ecological Units
b. Terrestrial/Aquatic Biomes
B. Ecosystems: Structure
a. Structure of an Ecosystem
b. Energy Flow
c. Biogeochemical Cycles
C. Ecosystems: Relationships
a. Biotic Relationships
b. Rhythmic Patterns
c. Succession
D. Populations
a. Population Growth
b. Human Populations
Main Assessments: Science Fair Project
Term Project
4th Quarter
I
Microorganisms
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Protozoan
D. Algae
E. Fungi
II
Plants
A. Structure and Function
B. Reproduction
III
Anatomy and Physiology
A. Invertebrates
B. Vertebrates
C. Human
Main Assessments: Science Fair Project
Term Project
Grading Policy:
Assignments and Assessments will each have a point value. A student’s grade is
determined by how many points he/she receives compared to the total possible
points for the assignment. Their length, complexity and importance will
determine the weight of each assignment.
Tests: 100-200 points
Quizzes: 25-100 points
Term Project: 200 points
Science Fair Project: Points vary by term
Homework: 10-50 points
Classwork: 10-100 points
Laboratories: 50-100 points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
BIOLOGY
R. WHITEHOUSE
Level: HONORS
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Modern Biology: Holt
Selected Laboratory Manuals
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
Biological Principles
a. Biological Themes
b. Scientific Method
c. Chemistry and Biochemistry
Cell Biology
a. Structure and Function
b. Transport and Homeostasis
c. Light Energy
d. Cell Respiration
e. Cell Reproduction
Major assessments:
1. Chapter Exams: Chapter One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six. (NOTE: Chapter exams contain
objective questions, essays from the text, and open-ended and critical thinking
questions).
2. Laboratory Exercises: The Process of Science, Introductory Microscopy, Cell Biology.
3. Science fair Topic selection and Discussions.
2nd Quarter:
Genetics
a. Introduction to genetics
b. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
c. Genetic Expression
d. Human Genetics
e. DNA – Biotechnology
Major Assessments:
1. Chapter exams: Chapter Six, Seven, Eight, nine, Ten, Eleven
2. Semester Exam
3. Science Fair research and experimental design
4. Laboratory activities in genetics, photosynthesis and respiration.
3rd Quarter:
Evolution
a. Origin of Life
b. Evidence of Evolution
c. Evolution of Populations and Humans
d. Classification
Microorganisms
a. Bacteria
b. Viruses
c.Protozoa
d. Algae
e. Fungi
Invertebrates
a. Introduction to Animals
b. Sponges and Cnidarians
c. Worms
d. Mollusks and Annelids
e. Arthropods
f. Insects
g. Echinoderms
Vertebrates
a. An Overview
b. Fish
c. Amphibians
d. Reptiles
e. Birds
f. Mammals
Major Assessments:
1. Chapter Exams: Chapter Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen, Eight, Fourteen, Sixteen,
Seventeen, Nineteen.
2. Science Fair presentation.
3. Laboratory Activities in genetic variation, pedigrees, classification.
4th Quarter:
Ecology
a. Concepts in Ecology
b. Populations
c. Community in Context
d. Ecosystems
e. The Environment
The Human Body Systems
a. Homeostasis
b. Skeletal, Muscular, Integumentary
c. Circulatory, Respiratory
d. Immune System
e. Digestive, Excretory
f. Nervous
g. Endocrine
h. Reproductive
Major assessments:
1. Chapter Exams: Chapter Forty-Six, Eighteen, Forty-Three, Fifty, Fifty-One, Forty-nine.
2. Final Exam
3. Laboratory Exercises in Behavior, Nutrition, Human Systems, and Homeostasis.
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Diagnostic testing
Oral Exams
Lab practical
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Open note tests and quizzes
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Document Analysis
Field Experience
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Technical Project
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Most of the student’s grade is determined by exams and laboratory activities. A portfolio will be
used to evaluate progress at the end of each semester. A Science Fair or approved research Project is
required. Homework occurs with weekly planning and completion is required before each exam. Students
are penalized for late or missing assignments.
Course Name:
Advanced Biology
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Main Text Campbell. Mitchell. Reece. 1997. Biology Concepts and Connections
California: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
Reference Texts
Campbell, Neil A and Jane B Reece 2001. Teachers Guide Essential Biology
California: Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
Miller and Levine. 2002 Biology
New Jersey: Prentice Hall
Morgan, Judith and Eloise Brown Carter. 1999. Investigating Biology
New Jersey: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
Nebel,J Bernard and Richard T Wright. 1998. Environmental Science
New Jersey: Simon and Schuster/A Viacom Company
Publications
Environment
National Geographic
National Wildlife
Scientific American
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Biological Principles
A.
Biological Themes
B.
Biological Processes
C.
Processes and Methods
D.
Biological Tools and Techniques
II.
Ecology
A.
Biosphere and Biomes
1.
Terrestrial Biomes
2.
Aquatic Biomes
B.
Ecosystems: Structure
C.
Ecosystems: Relationships
1.
Biotic Relationships
2.
Rhythmic Patterns
1.
Succession
D.
Population
1.
Population Growth
2.
Human Population
Major Assessments: Term Paper, Tests, Labs, Homework
2nd Quarter:
III.
Chemistry
A.
Inorganic Chemistry
B.
Composition of Matter
D.
Energy
E.
Biochemistry
F.
Compounds Important to Life
G.
Organic Compounds
IV.
Cells
A.
Structure and Function of the Cells
1.
Intro to cells
2.
Parts of the Cell
3.
Multicellular Organization
B.
Homeostasis and Transport
1.
Diffusion and Osmosis
2.
Other kinds of Transport
Major Assessments: Science Fair Project, Midterm Exam, Tests, Labs, Homework
3rd Quarter:
IV.
Cells (continued)
A.
Photosynthesis and Respiration
1.
Need for energy
2.
Photosynthesis
3.
Respiration
B.
Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
1.
DNA
2.
RNA
3.
Protein Synthesis
C.
Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis
1.
Chromosomes
2.
Mitosis
3.
Meiosis
Major Assessments: Science Fair Project, Labs, Tests, Homework
4th Quarter:
V.
Genetics
A.
Fundamentals of Genetics
1.
Legacy of Gregor Mendel
2.
Genetic Crosses
B.
Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
1.
Mutation
2.
Genetic Patterns
3.
Human Genetics
C.
Gene Expression
2.
Control of Gene Expression
3.
Morphogenesis
D.
Applied Genetics
1.
Controlled Breeding
VI.
Evolution
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Origin of Life
Evolution: Evidence and Theory
Evolution: Speciation
Human Evolution
Classification
1.
Modern Taxonomy
2.
Six-kingdom system
VII. Microorganisms
A.
Viruses
B.
Bacteria
C.
Protozoans
D.
Algae
E.
Fungi
VIII. Plants
A.
Plant Structure and Function
IX.
Plant Reproduction
X.
Invertebrates
A.
Summary and examples
XI.
Vertebrates
A.
Summary and Examples
XII. Summary of Human Biology
A.
Skeletal Muscular and Integumentary Systems
B.
Digestive System
C.
Respiratory
D.
Circulatory
Major Assessments: Term Paper, Final Exam, Tests, Labs, Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Lab practical
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Grading is based on a point system. The student’s score is calculated by adding the number of
points accumulated each term, and then dividing by the total number of points possible. The
number of points for each assignment is based on the length, involvement, and complexity. The
following is a list of assignments with their typical point range:
Tests: 50 – 100 Points
Quizzes: 15 – 30 Points
Laboratories: 20 – 25 Points
Homework: 10 – 50 Points
Term Projects: 100 – 200 Points
Class work: 10 – 100 Points
Class Prep and Participation: 20 – 100 Points
Science Fair Projects: points vary by term
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Advanced Biology
Mr. Brenner
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Main Text Campbell. Mitchell. Reece. 1997. Biology Concepts and Connections
California: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
Reference Texts
Campbell, Neil A and Jane B Reece 2001. Teachers Guide Essential Biology
California: Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
Miller and Levine. 2002 Biology
New Jersey: Prentice Hall
Morgan, Judith and Eloise Brown Carter. 1999. Investigating Biology
New Jersey: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
Nebel,J Bernard and Richard T Wright. 1998. Environmental Science
New Jersey: Simon and Schuster/A Viacom Company
Publications
Environment
National Geographic
National Wildlife
Scientific American
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Biological Principles
A.
Biological Themes
B.
Biological Processes
C.
Processes and Methods
D.
Biological Tools and Techniques
II.
Ecology
A.
Biosphere and Biomes
1.
Terrestrial Biomes
2.
Aquatic Biomes
B.
Ecosystems: Structure
C.
Ecosystems: Relationships
1.
Biotic Relationships
2.
Rhythmic Patterns
1.
Succession
D.
Population
1.
Population Growth
2.
Human Population
Major Assessments: Term Paper, Tests, Labs, Homework
2nd Quarter:
III.
Chemistry
A.
Inorganic Chemistry
B.
Composition of Matter
D.
Energy
E.
Biochemistry
F.
Compounds Important to Life
G.
Organic Compounds
IV.
Cells
A.
Structure and Function of the Cells
1.
Intro to cells
2.
Parts of the Cell
3.
Multicellular Organization
B.
Homeostasis and Transport
1.
Diffusion and Osmosis
2.
Other kinds of Transport
Major Assessments: Science Fair Project, Midterm Exam, Tests, Labs, Homework
3rd Quarter:
IV.
Cells (continued)
A.
Photosynthesis and Respiration
1.
Need for energy
2.
Photosynthesis
3.
Respiration
B.
Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
1.
DNA
2.
RNA
3.
Protein Synthesis
C.
Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis
1.
Chromosomes
2.
Mitosis
3.
Meiosis
Major Assessments: Science Fair Project, Labs, Tests, Homework
4th Quarter:
V.
Genetics
A.
Fundamentals of Genetics
1.
Legacy of Gregor Mendel
2.
Genetic Crosses
B.
Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
1.
Mutation
2.
Genetic Patterns
3.
Human Genetics
C.
Gene Expression
2.
Control of Gene Expression
3.
Morphogenesis
D.
Applied Genetics
1.
Controlled Breeding
VI.
Evolution
A.
Origin of Life
B.
Evolution: Evidence and Theory
C.
Evolution: Speciation
D.
Human Evolution
E.
Classification
1.
Modern Taxonomy
2.
Six-kingdom system
VII. Microorganisms
A.
Viruses
B.
Bacteria
C.
Protozoans
D.
Algae
E.
Fungi
VIII. Plants
A.
Plant Structure and Function
IX.
Plant Reproduction
X.
Invertebrates
A.
Summary and examples
XI.
Vertebrates
A.
Summary and Examples
XII. Summary of Human Biology
A.
Skeletal Muscular and Integumentary Systems
B.
Digestive System
C.
Respiratory
D.
Circulatory
Major Assessments: Term Paper, Final Exam, Tests, Labs, Homework
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Lab practical
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Grading is based on a point system. The student’s score is calculated by adding the number of
points accumulated each term, and then dividing by the total number of points possible. The
number of points for each assignment is based on the length, involvement, and complexity. The
following is a list of assignments with their typical point range:
Tests: 50 – 100 Points
Quizzes: 15 – 30 Points
Laboratories: 20 – 25 Points
Homework: 10 – 50 Points
Term Projects: 100 – 200 Points
Class work: 10 – 100 Points
Class Prep and Participation: 20 – 100 Points
Science Fair Projects: points vary by term
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Final Exam: 25% of Term 4 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Advanced Placement
Biology
Mr. Croft
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Biology, Curtis and Barnes, 5th Edition
A.P. Biology Reference Material and Resources from The College Board
Teacher-created laboratories and activities
Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Molecules and Cells
A. Chemistry of Life
1. Water
2. Organic Molecules in Organisms
3. Free Energy Changes
4. Enzymes
B. Cells
1. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
2. Membranes
3. Subcellular Organization
4. Cell Cycle and Its Regulation
Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project
-Term Project - Plant Structure and Function & Flowering Plants
st
*1 Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions)
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Document Analysis
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
2nd Quarter:
C. Cellular Energetics
1. Coupled Reactions
2. Fermentation and Cellular Respiration
3. Photosynthesis
II. Heredity and Evolution
A. Heredity
1. Meiosis and Gametogenesis
2. Eukaryotic Chromosomes
3. Inheritance Patterns
Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project
-Term Project - The Plant Body and Its Development
-Midterm Exam
nd
*2 Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
3rd Quarter:
B. Molecular Genetics
1. RNA and DNA Structure and Function
2. Gene Regulation
3. Mutation
4. Viral Structure and Replication
5. Nucleic Acid Technology and Applications
C. Evolutionary Biology
1. Early Evolution of Life
2. Evidence for Evolution
3. Mechanisms of Evolution
III. Organisms and Populations
A. Diversity of Organisms
1. Evolutionary Patterns
2. Survey of the Diversity of Life
Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project
-Term Project - Transport Processes in Plants & Plant Responses and
the Regulation of Growth
*3rd Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
4th Quarter:
A. Diversity of Organisms (continued)
3. Phylogenetic Classification
4. Evolutionary Relationships
B. Structure and Function of Plants and Animals
1. Reproduction, Growth, and Development
2. Structural, Physiological, and Behavioral Adaptations
3. Response to the Environment
C. Ecology
1. Population Dynamics
2. Communities and Ecosystems
3. Global Issues
Major Assignments: -Term Project - Anatomy and Physiology
*Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions)
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Document Analysis
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by
dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible
points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon
its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with
their typical point range:
Tests: 100 - 200 Points
Quizzes: 25 - 100 Points
Term Project: 300 - 400 Points
Science Fair Project: Points vary by term
Homework: 10 - 50 Points
Classwork: 10 - 100 Points
Laboratories: 50 - 100 Points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
Advanced Biology
Mrs. Mc Grory
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Main Text Campbell. Mitchell. Reece. 1997. Biology Concepts and Connections
California: The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
Reference Texts
Campbell, Neil A and Jane B Reece 2001. Teachers Guide Essential Biology
California: Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. 1993. Modern Biology Texas: Hartcourt Brace Jovanovich
Publishing Company
Publications
Science News
National Geographic
Scientific American
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I.
Biological Principles
A.
Biological Themes
B.
Biological Processes
C.
Processes and Methods
D.
Biological Tools and Techniques
II.
Ecology
A.
Biosphere and Biomes
1.
Terrestrial Biomes
2.
Aquatic Biomes
B.
Ecosystems: Structure
C.
Ecosystems: Relationships
1.
Biotic Relationships
2.
Rhythmic Patterns
1.
Succession
D.
Population
1.
Population Growth
2.
Human Population
Major Assessments: Ecology Presentation, Tests, Vocabulary Quizzes, Labs, Homework,
Notebook
2nd Quarter:
III.
Chemistry
A.
Inorganic Chemistry
B.
Composition of Matter
D.
Energy
IV.
E.
F.
G.
Cells
A.
Biochemistry
Compounds Important to Life
Organic Compounds
Structure and Function of the Cells
1.
Intro to cells
2.
Parts of the Cell
3.
Multicellular Organization
B.
Homeostasis and Transport
1.
Diffusion and Osmosis
2.
Other kinds of Transport
Major Assessments: Science Fair Project Report, Midterm Exam, Tests, Vocabulary Quizzes
labs, Homework, Notebook, Labs
3rd Quarter:
IV.
Cells (continued)
A.
Photosynthesis and Respiration
1.
Need for energy
2.
Photosynthesis
3.
Respiration
B.
Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
1.
DNA
2.
RNA
3.
Protein Synthesis
C.
Chromosomes, Mitosis, and Meiosis
1.
Chromosomes
2.
Mitosis
3.
Meiosis
Major Assessments: Completed Science Fair Project including a class presentation, Labs, Tests,
Homework, Vocabulary Quizzes, Notebook
4th Quarter:
V.
Genetics
A.
Fundamentals of Genetics
1.
Legacy of Gregor Mendel
2.
Genetic Crosses
B.
Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
1.
Mutation
2.
Genetic Patterns
3.
Human Genetics
C.
Gene Expression
2.
Control of Gene Expression
3.
Morphogenesis
D.
Applied Genetics
1.
Controlled Breeding
VI.
Evolution
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Origin of Life
Evolution: Evidence and Theory
Evolution: Speciation
Human Evolution
Classification
1.
Modern Taxonomy
2.
Six-kingdom system
Major Assessments:, Final Exam, Tests, Vocabulary Quizzes, Labs, Homework, Notebook
*Assessment Tools:
Rubrics
Teacher observations
MCAS Testing
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Open ended questions
Multimedia presentations
Science fair investigative projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Class Participation
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
a. 50% of the grade is based on the average of quiz and test scores; the other 50% is
based on labs, homework, notebook, class participation and conduct.
b. I grade using a point system.
Course Name:
Advanced Placement
Biology
Level: Advanced
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Biology, Curtis and Barnes, 5th Edition
A.P. Biology Reference Material and Resources from The College Board
Teacher-created laboratories and activities
Selected texts, lab manuals, and internet sites used for reference and activity/lab planning
Syllabus:
1st Quarter:
I. Molecules and Cells
A. Chemistry of Life
1. Water
2. Organic Molecules in Organisms
3. Free Energy Changes
4. Enzymes
B. Cells
1. Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
2. Membranes
3. Subcellular Organization
4. Cell Cycle and Its Regulation
Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project
-Term Project - Plant Structure and Function & Flowering Plants
st
*1 Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions)
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Document Analysis
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
2nd Quarter:
C. Cellular Energetics
1. Coupled Reactions
2. Fermentation and Cellular Respiration
3. Photosynthesis
II. Heredity and Evolution
A. Heredity
1. Meiosis and Gametogenesis
2. Eukaryotic Chromosomes
3. Inheritance Patterns
Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project
-Term Project - The Plant Body and Its Development
-Midterm Exam
*2nd Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Mid Year Exam
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
3rd Quarter:
B. Molecular Genetics
1. RNA and DNA Structure and Function
2. Gene Regulation
3. Mutation
4. Viral Structure and Replication
5. Nucleic Acid Technology and Applications
C. Evolutionary Biology
1. Early Evolution of Life
2. Evidence for Evolution
3. Mechanisms of Evolution
III. Organisms and Populations
A. Diversity of Organisms
1. Evolutionary Patterns
2. Survey of the Diversity of Life
Major Assignments: -Science Fair Project
-Term Project - Transport Processes in Plants & Plant Responses and
the Regulation of Growth
rd
*3 Quarter Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions)
Essays
Presentations
Document Analysis
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
4th Quarter:
A. Diversity of Organisms (continued)
3. Phylogenetic Classification
4. Evolutionary Relationships
B. Structure and Function of Plants and Animals
1. Reproduction, Growth, and Development
2. Structural, Physiological, and Behavioral Adaptations
3. Response to the Environment
C. Ecology
1. Population Dynamics
2. Communities and Ecosystems
3. Global Issues
Major Assignments: -Term Project - Anatomy and Physiology
*Assessment Tools:
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Open ended questions
Word problems
Co-operative learning projects
Multimedia presentations
Take home tests/writing assignments
Exams (Multiple Choice and Free Response Questions)
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Document Analysis
Homework
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Assignments and Assessments will be assigned a point value. A student’s grade is determined by
dividing the total number of points that the student accumulated by the total number of possible
points. This number is then multiplied by 100. The exact weight of each assignment is based upon
its length, complexity, involvement, and importance. The following is a list of assignments with
their typical point range:
Tests: 100 - 200 Points
Quizzes: 25 - 100 Points
Term Project: 300 - 400 Points
Science Fair Project: Points vary by term
Homework: 10 - 50 Points
Classwork: 10 - 100 Points
Laboratories: 50 - 100 Points
Midterm Exam: 25% of Term 2 Grade
Course Name:
AP Environmental
Science
Level: AP
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Miller: Living in the Environment.
Enger: Field and Laboratory Activities
Advanced placement courses follow the curricula determined by The College Board. They
are designed to be equivalent to an introductory college course. Students who take these courses
must demonstrate that they have met grade 11 and grade 12 Learning Standards in the domain of
science covered by the course.
Major Topics:
Interdependence of Earth’s Systems: fundamental Principles and Concepts
Human Population Dynamics
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources: Distribution, Ownership, Use, and Degradation
Environmental Quality
Global Changes and Their Consequences
Environment and Society: Trade-Offs and Decision Making
APES COURSE OUTLINE. Revised Sept 2001
[] Indicates chapters in Miller-11th edition
1. Interdependence: Fundamental Principles and Concepts (25%).
AP Outline:
A. The Flow of Energy
[Chapter 3]
1. Forms and quality of energy.
2. Energy units and measurement
3. Sources and sinks, conversions
B. The Cycling of Matter
[Chapter 5]
1. Water
2. Carbon
3. Major nutrients
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorus
4. Difference between cycling of major and trace elements
C. The Solid Earth
[Chapter 6: 6.1, 6.2; Ch. 14: 14.1]
1. Earth history and the geologic time scale
2. Earth dynamics: plate tectonics, volcanism, and the rock cycle and soil formation.
D. The Atmosphere
[Chapter 7: 7.1;Ch. 18: 18.1]
1. Atmospheric history: origin, evolution, composition, and structure.
2. Atmospheric dynamics: weather and climate.
E. The Biosphere
[Ch. 4,6,7,8,9,10]
1.organisms: adaptations to their environments
2.populations and communities: exponential growth, carrying capacity
3. Ecosystems and change: biomass, energy transfer, and succession
4. Evolution of life: natural selection, extinction.
2. Human Population Dynamics (10%)
AP OUTLINE:
A. History and Global Distribution.
[Chapter11, 10] {11, 12}
1. Numbers
2.demographics such as birthrates and death rates
3. Patterns of resource utilization
B. Carrying Capacity- Local, Regional, Global
C. Cultural and Economical Influences
3. Renewable, Nonrenewable Resources (15%)
AP OUTLINE:
A. Water
[Chapter 13]
1. Fresh: agricultural, industrial, domestic
2. Oceans: fisheries, industrial
B. Minerals
[Chapter 14] {20}
C. Soils
[Ch.14]{20}
1. Soil types
2. Erosion and conservation
D. Biological
[Ch. 12]
1. Natural areas
2. Genetic diversity Ch. 4 review
3. Food and other agricultural products
E. Energy
[Ch. 15, 16]
1. Conventional sources
2. Alternative sources
F. Land *see other sections
1. Residential and commercial
2. Agricultural and forestry
3. Recreational and wilderness
4. Environmental Quality (20-25%)
AP OUTLINE:
A. Air/Water/Soil [Ch. 18,19,20,21,17,22]
1. Major pollutants
a. Types, such as SO2,NOx, and pesticides
B, thermal pollution
c. Measurements and units of measure such as ppm, pH, ug/L
d. Point and nonpoint sources (domestic, industrial, agricultural)
2. Effects of pollutants on:
a. Aquatic systems
b. Vegetation
c. Natural features, buildings, and structures
d. Wildlife
3. Pollution reduction, remediation, and control
B. Solid Waste
1. Types, sources, amounts
2. Current disposal methods and their limitations
3. Alternative practices in solid waste management
C. Impact on Human Health
1. Agents: chemical and biological
2. Effects: acute and chronic, dose response relationships
3. Relative risks: evaluation and response
5. Global Changes (15-20%)
AP OUTLINE:
A. First Order Effects (changes)
[To be covered by student essays]
1. Atmosphere: CO2, CH4, stratospheric O3 [See Ch 23,24,25]
2. Oceans: surface temps, currents.
3. Biota: habitat destruction, introduced exotics, over harvesting
B. Higher Order Interactions (consequences)
1.Atmosphere: global warming, increasing ultraviolet radiation
2. Oceans: increasing sea level, long term climate change, impact on El Nino
Syllabus(subject to change):
1st Quarter: Major Assessments:
Miller: Chapters One, Three, Five, Six, and Seve
1. Lab 1A: Introduction to Experimental Design
2. Seminar Presentations
3. Introduction to Science Fair Projects
4. Exams on readings.
2nd Quarter: Major Assessments:
Miller: Chapters Four, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven.
1. Ecosystem, Aquatic ecology Seminars
2. Field Work and Laboratory Assignments
3. Science fair topic discussion and research
4. Ecosystems paper
5. Semester exam
3rd Quarter: Major assessments:
Miller: Chapters Fifteen, Sixteen, Seventeen, Nineteen, Twenty, Twenty-One,
Twenty-Three, Twenty-Four, Twenty-Five.
1. Laboratory Investigations on Pollution, Energy, and Population
2. In school and take-home exams
3. Science Fair Participation
4th Quarter: Major assessments:
Miller: chapters Twenty-Six, Twelve, Thirteen, Twenty-Two, Twenty -Eight,
Twenty-Nine, Twenty-seven. Note: All relevant chapters in the text will be
completed.
1. Portfolio is due
2. Laboratory activities in Stream Ecology, Soil, Geology, Acid deposition,
and Global Warming.
3. AP Exam preparation
4. Seminars on Global warming, Ozone thinning, Acid deposition.
*Assessment Tools:
Portfolios
Teacher observations
Oral presentation Rubrics
Projects
Notebooks
Lab practical
Interdisciplinary activities
Simulations
Role playing
Open ended questions
Co-operative learning projects
Take home tests/writing assignments
Science fair investigative projects
Objective Tests/Quizzes
Exams
Essays
Research papers
Presentations
Attendance
Document Analysis
Field Experience
Mid Year Exam
Final Exam
Homework
Technical Project
*See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable.
Grading Policy:
Exams and Laboratory grades make up most of the student evaluation. Homework is only
occasionally assigned, but readings are assigned for exams and seminars. The student is expected to do
the readings before the exams and seminars are scheduled. Approximately seven to ten hours per week is
planned for this. (Note: the AP Board recommends two hours of home preparation for each hour of class.)
The student is expected to take the AP Exam. Failure to prepare and complete the exam will result
in grade deductions as well as other penalties.
Course Name:
Teacher Name:
AP Environmental
Science
R. Whitehouse
Level: AP
Points:
5
Texts/Instructional Materials:
Miller: Living in the Environment.
Enger: Field and Laboratory Activities
Advanced placement courses follow the curricula determined by The College Board. They
are designed to be equivalent to an introductory college course. Students who take these courses
must demonstrate that they have met grade 11 and grade 12 Learning Standards in the domain of
science covered by the course.
Major Topics:
Interdependence of Earth’s Systems: fundamental Principles and Concepts
Human Population Dynamics
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources: Distribution, Ownership, Use, and Degradation
Environmental Quality
Global Changes and Their Consequences
Environment and Society: Trade-Offs and Decision Making
APES COURSE OUTLINE. Revised Sept 2001
[] Indicates chapters in Miller-11th edition
1. Interdependence: Fundamental Principles and Concepts (25%).
AP Outline:
A. The Flow of Energy
[Chapter 3]
1. Forms and quality of energy.
2. Energy units and measurement
3. Sources and sinks, conversions
B. The Cycling of Matter
[Chapter 5]
1. Water
2. Carbon
3. Major nutrients
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorus
4. Difference between cycling of major and trace elements
C. The Solid Earth
[Chapter 6: 6.1, 6.2; Ch. 14: 14.1]
1. Earth history and the geologic time scale
2. Earth dynamics: plate tectonics, volcanism, and the rock cycle and soil formation.
D. The Atmosphere
[Chapter 7: 7.1;Ch. 18: 1
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