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The Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville3519 S. Giles Ave.Chicago, IL 60653Course Syllabus for Spanish 2 2014-2015DEPARTMENT: FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPANISHINSTRUCTOR: MRS. MORALESROOM: 303CPS Email – Lamorales@cps.eduTeacher Weekly Schedule:PERIOD 1: Spanish 2 PERIOD 3: Spanish 2 PERIOD 4: Spanish 2 PERIOD 7: AP Spanish Language and Culture PERIOD 8: H-Spanish 2The Skills-based Learning and Assessment Curriculum of the Chicago Military Academy at BronzevilleThe Skills-based Learning and Assessment Curriculum of the Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville is a standards-based curriculum designed to provide cadets with skills mastery of the Illinois Learning Standards, College Readiness Standards, and the Common Core State Standards. Within these standards frameworks, course objectives are defined as a compilation of the skills and knowledge herein. The Critical Benchmark Skills List at Paragraph 4 (below) constitutes the learning standards of this course.Course DescriptionThe second year Spanish program at CMA-B is designed to reinforce and increase students’ linguistic abilities necessary for basic communication in Spanish as well as broaden cultural knowledge of areas where this language is spoken. Students will engage in a variety of communicative activities that focus on developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in Spanish. In addition, the student will develop cultural awareness and become prepared to encounter real life situations outside of the classroom through discussions of cultural customs and behavior and by reading authentic materials written in Spanish and English. The course is taught in English and Spanish. The material presented contains basic Spanish vocabulary, listening/speaking and writing activities, grammatical structures, and instructions and explanations mostly in English. Students are expected to listen, read, write, and speak in Spanish to complete both benchmark assignments and assessments. Themes, learning activities and benchmarks will vary by quarter. At the end of this course, the successful student will develop a novice-low to novice-mid proficiency in the language.PrerequisitesSpanish 1Course ResourcesTEXTBOOK: There is no required textbook for this course.MATERIALS: 3 Subjects Notebook or 3 Ring Binder/ Pencils /Blue or Black Pens/ Loose-leaf paper/Spanish-English dictionary (optional)Course RequirementsPARTICIPATION & PREPAREDNESS: Students are expected to use the Spanish language to actively participate in all learning activities including reading, writing, speaking and listening activities. Active class participation is an integral part of language acquisition and participation grades will be a part of the quarterly grading process. The Social Emotional Learning Standards will be used to assess students’ academic behavior.FORMATIVE & SUMMATIVE BENCHMARK ASSIGNMENTS / ASSESSMENTS: Students are expected to practice and improve upon their Spanish reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students are to complete various assignments throughout each unit to enhance and reinforce these skills. All skills are built upon from previous units so it is imperative that all assignments be completed in class by the student for immediate feedback and should then be studied at home for added practice. LATE Assignments/Assessments will end result in loss of 10% of points per day. After five days from the due date will end result in failure grade. Except medical reason accompany with a Doctor’s Note. ESSAYS / EXAMS / PROJECTS / ORAL REPORTS: Students are required to use the Spanish language to complete various assessments which include and are not limited to original writing and presentational speaking. Assessments will vary by quarter according to the topic/theme studied. Students will also be assigned research projects based on cultural topics to develop cultural awareness. LATE Assignments/Assessments will end result in loss of 10% of points per PUTATION OF GRADESPROJECTS /ESSAYS/ EXAMS/ORAL REPORTS 40%FORMATIVE BENCHMARK ASSESSMENTS (QUIZZES) 30%FORMATIVE BENCHMARK ASSIGNMENTS 20%PARTICIPATION & PREPAREDNESS 10% (BASED ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING STANDARDS)CLASS EXPECTATIONS1. Respect yourself, classmates, teacher, and guests.2. Arrive on time and always be prepared for class.3. Give it your 100%.Critical Benchmark ListQuarter 1: Los países hispanohablantes /El mes de la herencia hispana/Las banderas/La ciudad28.B.1a Respond to and ask simple questions with prompts.28.C.1a Recognize the written form of familiar spoken language and predict meaning of key words in a simple story, poem or song.28.D.1a Copy/write words, phrases and simple sentences.28.D.2a Write on familiar topics using appropriate grammar, punctuation and capitalization.29.D.1 Recognize important people and events (e.g., special celebrations) in the history of areas where the target language is spoken. 30.A.1d Use target language vocabulary while participating in physical activities (e.g., games, dances).30.A.2d Use the target language to participate in and/or describe games, dances and sports.30.A.3c Use the target language to describe the physical and geological features, vegetation and animal life indigenous to areas where the target language is spoken. Power Standards/Skills28.D.2b Present a simple written or oral report on familiar topics. 29.E.2 Use maps, charts, digital images, graphs and other geographic representations to describe and discuss the countries where the target language is spoken.29.E.1 Identify and use simple geography vocabulary (e.g., border, city, river, soil, equator) of the target language).Quarter 2: La casa/Los quehaceres28.B.1b Imitate pronunciation, intonation and inflection including sounds unique to the target language.28.B.2b Produce language using proper pronunciation, intonation and inflection.28.C.1a Recognize the written form of familiar spoken language and predict meaning of key words in a simple story, poem or song.28.C.2a Comprehend written classroom directions, read simple passages, infer meaning of cognates and recognize loan words.. 28.D.1a Copy/write words, phrases and simple sentences.30.A.1d Use target language vocabulary while participating in physical activities (e.g., games, dances).30.A.2d Use the target language to participate in and/or describe games, dances and sports.Power Standards/Skills28.D.1b Describe people, activities and objects from school and home.28.D.2a Write on familiar topics using appropriate grammar, punctuation and capitalization. 28.D.2b Present a simple written or oral report on familiar topics. Quarter 3: El cuerpo/Un accidente/Para mantener la salud28.A.1a Recognize basic language patterns (e.g., forms of address, questions, case).28.A.2a Comprehend illustrated stories, audiovisual programs or websites.28.B.1a Respond to and ask simple questions with prompts.28.C.1a Recognize the written form of familiar spoken language and predict meaning of key words in a simple story, poem or song.28.D.1a Copy/write words, phrases and simple sentences.28.D.1a Copy/write words, phrases and simple sentences.28.D.2a Write on familiar topics using appropriate grammar, punctuation and capitalization. 28.D.1b Describe people, activities and objects from school and home.28.D.2b Present a simple written or oral report on familiar topics. 30.A.1d Use target language vocabulary while participating in physical activities (e.g., games, dances).30.A.2d Use the target language to participate in and/or describe games, dances and sports.Power Standards/Skills28.B.2b Produce language using proper pronunciation, intonation and inflection.28.D.2c Present an original production (e.g., TV commercials, ads, skits, songs) using known vocabulary and grammatical structures.30.A.3d Use the target language to identify diet, nutrition and physical fitness issues in areas where the target language is spoken.Quarter 4: El cine y la television/ La tecnologia28.A.1a Recognize basic language patterns (e.g., forms of address, questions, case).28.A.2a Comprehend illustrated stories, audiovisual programs or websites.28.C.1a Recognize the written form of familiar spoken language and predict meaning of key words in a simple story, poem or song.28.D.1a Copy/write words, phrases and simple sentences.30.A.1d Use target language vocabulary while participating in physical activities (e.g., games, dances).30.A.2d Use the target language to participate in and/or describe games, dances and sports.Power Standards/Skills28.D.1b Describe people, activities and objects from school and home.28.D.2a Write on familiar topics using appropriate grammar, punctuation and capitalization.29.C.1c Identify primary media sources (e.g., television, radio, CD/ROM, software, films, on-line resources, websites, periodicals) in the target language.OTHERAssignments will be posted on the school website.Students whose grade falls below a 60% or who fail to follow the expectations of the course will be required to follow instructions from Success Student Plan as directed by the teacher. Absences: If student is absent it is the student’s responsibility to obtain and complete assignments/assessments missed. All assignments are posted online through the school website. Arrangements should be made to make up assessments.PARENTS AND GUARDIANS please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns about your child’s progress. The best way to reach me is through e-mail or parent portal. You can also leave a message with the main office and I will return your call as soon as possible.Put forth your best effort and we’ll have a great school year together.?Buena suerte! Good luck!Mrs. Morales…………..………………Please sign and return the portion below…………………………….Print Student Full Name:______________________________Class Period:__________CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TEACHER, STUDENT AND PARENTSPlease sign and return.I have received my own copy of the syllabus. I am signing this copy, aware that my child must follow all these rules and procedures in order to successfully pass this course._______________________________________ Mrs. MoralesStudent SignatureParents/Guardian signatureTeacher signature_____________________________Spanish ClassDateDatelamorales@cps.eduHome/cell phone number_________________________E-mail address _________________________ ................
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