Enhorabuena!! - Agua Fria Union High School District



5805805-365760-496570-365760??BIENVENIDOS AL ESPA?OL 3!!2015 - 2016Teacher: Francisca A. CronkClassroom: B9Email: fcronk@Phone# (623) 932-7400 Ext: 4059Office hours: By appointment??Enhorabuena!! You are a select group of students that have chosen to study a third year of Spanish. This decision will greatly improve your language skills in English & Spanish as well as prepare you for Spanish 4/AP Spanish. I am excited to share my talents and passion for Spanish language with you this year. It is my goal that you leave this class with an understanding of the language and the Spanish-speaking cultures and a zeal for learning more.Course descriptionThe course begins with a review of essential Spanish I and II skills. Level of instruction assumes a basic knowledge of grammar concepts and vocabulary introduced in Spanish I and II. Emphasis is on communicating in Spanish through speaking, listening, reading, and writing in various aspects of time. Students also study Hispanic culture, geography, and history. Students will participate in individual, paired, and group activities as well as complete written and oral exercises to practice new vocabulary and grammar concepts. Students will also write papers on an assigned topic in Spanish and demonstrate speaking and listening proficiency throughout the semester.Spanish III is an in-depth course that will review and study many of the same topics presented in Spanish I and II but to a greater degree. Speaking, writing, and reading skills will expand as you are challenged with the language. You will continue to study Hispanic culture and traditions, and will have the opportunity to make presentations about the culture. You will be introduced to higher level vocabulary, newspaper and magazine articles from Spain and Latin America. You will also be introduced to the works of some of the major writers of the Spanish-speaking world. At all times, the primary focus will be to increase your ability to communicate in Spanish with ease and confidence.The language of the class is Spanish. It is assumed that students will summon up the courage to speak this language as much as possible whenever they are in class. Prerequisite: Espa?ol I and IITo take Spanish III, you must have a Spanish I and II credit either through taking the course or by placement test. It is highly recommended that you have made at least a final grade of "C" in Spanish II before taking Spanish III. IMPORTANT NOTE: Students in Spanish III have the option to take this class as a Dual Enrollment (I highly recommend this wonderful opportunity). Dual Enrollment allows lower division college courses (100-200) to be taught at the high school during regular hours. This course is counted toward high school requirements, giving the student the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit for the same course. More information about Dual enrollment will be provided in class in the next few weeks. Course Competencies Upon successful completion of this course each student will be able to Progress in acquiring the four language skills?of speaking, listening, reading and writing.Conjugate and utilize the subjunctive mood Irregular subjunctive verbs Subjunctive with adverbial clauses and indefinites and non-existent expressionsConjugate and utilize the future, conditional, and compound tenses in the indicative mood.Demonstrate the ability to use the Indicative vs. SubjunctiveDistinguish between the uses of the preterite and imperfect tensesRecognize and demonstrate the differences in prepositions, relative pronouns, impersonal se and accurately place double object pronouns Perform oral story-telling, poetry, reading, songs and dramatizations to demonstrate proficiency in language skills and questioning techniques.Demonstrate understanding of concepts learned through research and analysis of a topic approved by instructor.Use the library to locate Hispanic literary materialsResearch and report on the life of an Hispanic authorTextbook/Literature topics?En Espa?ol! Level 3. McDougal Littell.?En Espa?ol! Level 3. Lecturas para todos. McDougal Littell.Materials?The following materials should be brought to class each day and it is MANDATORY:*Failure to bring required materials to class will result in a 2-point deduction (per day) A three ring binder with loose leaf paper and a set of tab dividers A 2-pocket folderPencils and/or pens (blue or black ink only, please!) Dry erase markersUBS flash driveA Spanish-English/English Spanish Dictionary 5654675-767715-579755-765175?Grading: Your grade will be comprised of the following elements: Classwork / Participation / Preparation: 20% Good attendance, preparation, participation in drills, paired or group work; efforts always to speak Spanish in class. Preparation means that you have completed any homework assignments so that you can fully participate in class on any given day. It is also possible that open book in-class assignments will be given and will count as part of that day’s preparation grade. Therefore participating in class can boost or lower a grade. Students are encouraged to participate a lot in class and should not be afraid of making mistakesHomework: 10% There will be homework assigned every night of the week, but it should generally take no longer than 20 minutes. It will be checked in during class each day. Late homework will not be accepted. Quizzes: 20% Brief quizzes covering either written material or listening comprehension will be given regularly at the beginning of the class period. These quizzes can include grammar, vocabulary and written exercises. Quizzes may or may not be announced in advance. Chapter Exams, Monthly Portfolios, Projects and Group projects 30% Chapter exams will include material covered in the book (i.e. grammar, vocabulary, cultural readings).Your Portfolio is a compilation of language-related activities designed to help you increase your contact with authentic Spanish outside the classroom. In Spanish II one of the objectives is to increase your knowledge and awareness of local and global Spanish-speaking communities. Group projects are intended to develop your leadership abilities while also providing an opportunity to show you are capable of working as part of a teamFinal 20% End of course assessment (EOCA) The purpose of the test is to make a final review of the topics covered and assessment of each student's knowledge of the subjectCheatingI have a zero tolerance policy on cheating.? This includes copying someone’s homework, using a translator online, copying or using a “cheat sheet” during a test or quiz.? If you are caught cheating, you automatically receive a zero.5654675-776605-427066-612371Late assignments/make-up work policy Late assignments will not be accepted without prior consent of the teacherA penalty of 10% will be applied to the assignment that is submitted up to 24 hours late. No grade will be given for the assignment that is submitted more than 24 hours after it is due. All make-up work/assignments/class notes are the responsibility of the student. I will not ask for them.All assignments are due within 3 school days from the day you return to class.Make-up tests/quizzes are to be made up outside of class time within 3 school days from the date of return. Any work not made up within 3school days will be given a zero, without exceptions!Absent Student Folder?Students are required to check the absent student folder whenever they are absent for any reason.? The folder will contain all pertinent information from the missed day. It is the students’ responsibility to check the binder for their assignments and get the work completed.Classroom expectationsRespect all ideas given in class and do not criticize anybody's ideas or thoughtsAll electronic devices, unless medical, are forbidden.Absolutely no food is permitted.Do your very best!Extra HelpI am available most days after school for extra help. If you want to guarantee that I will be available; it is best to check with me a day ahead… just to make sure that there is not a meeting or other conflict. If specific questions come up with a homework assignment, you can e-mail me at: fcronk@ **All information in this syllabus is a guide for the course and may be subject to change with advanced notice-431800-48260000SPANISH 3 Course OutlineWeek 1 – 3 (Review)Class Procedures and RulesPreliminar ChapterVocabulary Common –AR verbsCommon – ER verbsCommon – IR verbsGrammar Present tensePresent tense verbs with irregular “YO”Preterite tense of regular verbsSpelling changes in the preteriteStem-changes in the preteriteIrregular preteritesCultureLatinos en EE.UU / Mexico y Centroamerica / El Caribe / El Cono Sur /Espa?a / Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru y Venezuela Project Un viaje inolvidableUn mapa del mundo HispanohablanteUNIDAD 1 Mi mundo – Estados UnidosWeek 4 – 5 Etapa 1VocabularyDescribe peopleTalk about experiencesList accomplishmentsGrammarReviewing the use of SER and ESTARReviewing the use of the imperfect tenseReviewing the use of the preterite and imperfectUsing the present and past perfect tensesProject: Los famososWeek 6-7 Etapa 2VocabularyTalking about fashion and discussing future actionsGrammarReview using verbs like GUSTARPor and Para prepositionsUsing the future tenseUsing the future tense of probabilityProjectsEl desfile de modasUna encuestaWeek 8 -9 Etapa 3VocabularyTalking about chores and what people do and expressing feelingsGrammarReviewing the use of reflexives verbsUsing reflexive verbs reciprocallyImpersonal constructions with SEProjectsTiras cómicasWeek 10 Review Unit 1 and Unit TestUNIDAD 2 El Mundo es nuestroWeek 11 – 12 Etapa 1VocabularyMaking requests and suggestions for what you want to doGrammarCommands formsConditional tenseProjectEl periódico estudiantil / Un DebateWeek 13 – 14 Etapa 2VocabularyReacting to the ecology and saying what should be doneGrammarSubjunctive- Present Subjunctive / Present Perfect SubjunctiveProjectCampa?a publicitariaWeek 15 – 16 Etapa 3VocabularyReacting to nature; expressing doubt; and relating events in timeGrammarSubjunctive with expressions of emotionSubjunctive to express doubt and uncertaintySubjunctive with cuando and other conjunctions of timeProjectUn viaje increíbleUNIDAD 3 Celebración de mi mundoWeek 17 Etapa 1VocabularyDescribing personal celebrations; saying what people want; and linking events and ideasGrammarReviewing the use of subjunctiveWeek 18 – 19 Unit 2 test and Review for FINALS5486400-457200-914400-457200Dear ParentsI am pleased to be given the opportunity to teach your teenager in my class. Your involvement is the key to his or her success. Please review this syllabus with your son or daughter. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact me at the school or by email. ** I look forward to working with you and your child. Please return this sheet only. The student will be asked to keep the syllabus in his or her binder for easy reference.Gracias,Francisca A. Cronk** Sign up for ParentVUE to keep updated with your student’s progress as well as daily communication with teachers. Information is provided by the School.My signature confirms that I have read the class syllabus and that I understand the expectations and requirements of the class.??___________________________Student’s First and Last Name (Print) ??___________________________???????????????????????????????????? ______________________Signature of Student?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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