Course Overview:: Grantly - Preece@woodford - Kyschools.us
Course Overview:: Grantly - Preece@woodford - Kyschools.us
Course Overview:
This course is designed to introduce the language of Spanish to students. In this course, basic
Spanish concepts will be taught to the students along with education of the Spanish culture.
We will learn about food, activities, family, school, objects, along with a variety of various
vocabulary terms and an education of how to communicate with others in the Spanish
language. Our goal is to improve our ability to read, write, speak, and understand Spanish
while gaining an appreciation of the Spanish culture! The course is divided into two different
parts over a two-trimester period. The course is divided into Spanish 1A & Spanish 1B.
Units in Class:
Para Empezar
Unit 1: Mis amigos y yo
Unit 2: La escuela
Unit 3: La comida
Unit 4: Los pasatiempos
Unit 5: Fiesta en familia
Unit 6: La casa
Unit 7: De compras
Unit 8: Experiencias
Unit 9: Medios de comunicación
Materials:
Notebook Paper
Pencil, Pen
Binder (At least 1”) & Tab Dividers for binder (You will need to keep the same binder
for both Spanish 1A and Spanish 1B.)
Flashcards & iPad
Grading System:
60% Summative Assessment (Tests, Oral Assessments, Projects, Quizzes)
40% Formative Assessment (Daily Work, Exit Slips, Al Empezar’s, Homework)
Note: Cheating includes plagiarism, the use of a web translator, cheat sheets,
looking on someone’s paper, talking during tests/quizzes. It will result in a 0 for
you and the provider.
All tests may be retaken. Retakes should take place within two weeks of the original
date of the assignment. You can receive up to half credit back on the parts of the tests
you got incorrect.
Tutoring/Help
I will always be available in the morning from 7:30-8:00. I will also be available during
most of the week after school from 3:10-4:00 in the afternoon. Be sure to ask me
during class when you need to stay after in the afternoon for something so I can let
you know if I am available to help you. I will help you as much as I possibly can as I
want everyone to do great in the class!
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