Espanol 4



Español 4—Hood River Valley High School 2014-2015

Profesora Mudry

heidi.mudry@hoodriver.k12.or.us 541-386-4500 ext. 4618

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La ciudad de Toledo, España

Course Description

Spanish 4 is the continuation of language learning that will prepare students to be in AP Spanish, or to place into a 200-level college course. We will be working quickly to acquire as much vocabulary and as many uses of the language as possible. The year begins with three review lessons covering (and expanding upon) most of what they’ve learned in previous years. Next, we jump into the subjunctive (one of the three moods in Spanish) and its uses. By the end, students will have learned all of the different tenses in the Spanish language including all of the compound tenses. This fast-paced class will include many chances for students to learn about Spanish-speaking cultures around the world through themes, short films, and articles, as well as begin to read and analyze some literature.

Students will be practicing speaking, reading, listening, and writing in class every day. All students should come prepared to do their best, use Spanish as often as possible, and work hard in and out of class to succeed. Although we will be working as a class, learning a language is a personal endeavor, and each student must make the decision to do what it takes for him/her to be successful.

Finally, through language study, students will make connections with other content areas, compare the language and culture studied with their own, and participate in local and global communities.

This is always an exciting year for students as the see the scope of the language open up for them, and begin to really see their proficiency level rise. I am looking forward to a great year with these students, many of whom I’m lucky to already know.

This course is aligned with our school’s Mission Statement, which is to educate and support every student, every day, for success now and in the future.

1er bimestre

Las relaciones personales: la personalidad, los estados emocionales, los sentimientos

Grammar: review of present tense, ser v. estar, and progressive forms

Cinemateca: Momentos de estación

Literatura: Poema 20 Pablo Neruda

Las diversiones: la música y el teatro, los lugares de recreo, los deportes

Grammar: review of object pronouns, gustar and similar verbs, reflexive verbs

Cinemateca: Espíritu deportivo

Literatura: Idilio Mario Benedetti

La vida diaria: en casa, de compras, expresiones

Grammar: review of preterite v. imperfect

Cinemateca: Adiós mamá

Literatura: Pedro Salvadores Jorge Luis Borges

2º bimestre

La salud y el bienestar: los síntomas y las enferemedades, la salud y el bienestar, los médicos y el hospital, las medicinas y los tratamientos

Grammar: the subjunctive in noun clauses, commands, por v. para

Cinemateca: Éramos pocos

Literatura: Mujeres de ojos grandes –Ángeles Mastretta

Los viajes: de viaje, el alojamiento, la seguridad y los accidents, las excursiones

Grammar: comparatives/superlatives, the subjunctive in adjective clauses, negative/positive expressions

Cinemateca: El anillo

Literatura: La luz es como el agua Gabriel García Márquez

3er bimestre

La naturaleza: los animales, los fenómenos naturales, el medio ambiente

Grammar: the future, the subjunctive in adverbial clauses, prepositions: a, hacia, con

Cinemateca: El día menos pensado

Literatura: El eclipse –Augusto Monterroso

La tecnología y la ciencia: la astronomía y el universo, las profesiones de la ciencia, los inventos

Grammar: the present perfect, the past perfect, diminutives and augmentatives

Cinemateca: Happy Cool

Literatura: Ese bobo del móvil –Arturo Pérez-Reverte

4º bimestre

La economía y el trabajo: las finanzas, la gente en el trabajo

Grammar: the conditional, the past subjunctive, si clauses w/ simple tenses

Cinemateca: Clown

Literatura: La abeja haragana –Horacio Quiroga

La cultura popular y los medios de comunicación: la televisión, la radio y el cine, la prensa

Grammar: the present perfect subjunctive, relative pronouns, the neuter lo

Cinemateca: Sintonía

Literatura: Sueños digitales (fragmento) –Edmundo Paz Soldá

World Languages Proficiency-based Grading Policy

In order to maximize student performance in second language, the World Languages Department at Hood River Valley High School has implemented a program of testing in which the student must demonstrate proficiency according to the Second Language Standards in order to be awarded credit for the course. These standards are aligned with national and state standards and are available for viewing here.

The semester grade is categorized as follows:

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Speaking Assessments - 50% of grade

Students will be given an Oral Achievement Test (OAT) several times during each term. These will assess the students’ ability to understand and respond effectively and appropriately in real-life situations reflecting communication in which students engage in direct oral communication with others. These are “two-way” communication activities. Preparation will include tasks such as conversing face-to-face, describing picture situations, giving personal opinions, and asking and answering questions. OATs are re-doable during the current semester until proficiency level is met.

Written Assessments- 30% of grade

Students will be given a Written Achievement Test (WAT) several times during each term. These will assess the students’ ability to present information, concepts and ideas to an audience of readers. Examples of this “one-to-many” mode of communication include posting to a blog, writing a short article for a newspaper, or writing letters to specified people/groups. WATs are re-doable during the current semester until proficiency level is met.

Reading, Listening, Viewing Assessments - 10% of grade

Students will be given several opportunities throughout each term to demonstrate understanding of spoken and written communication within appropriate cultural contexts. Examples of this kind of “one-way” reading or listening include interpretations of printed texts, videos, online texts, movies, radio and television broadcasts, and speeches. These activities are not re-doable.

Other Course Work - 10% of grade

This will include occasional homework assignments, practice worksheets, in-class practice, small vocabulary and verb quizzes, listening practice, video questions, partner work, in-class oral presentations, etc..

Homework

Homework will typically be preparing for the activities we will be doing the next day in class or activities completed and submitted online through the VHL Central Supersite.

Students are expected to complete homework and class work on time. Late homework can be turned in for partial credit until the end of the current quarter. If the end of the quarter is also the end of the semester, late homework will only be accepted up until two weeks before the end of the semester.

Quizzes

Quizzes (Other Coursework category) will be given often throughout a unit. They are not re-doable, but ½ of the points missed on any quiz may be made up by coming in for a documented tutoring session with either the teacher or pre-approved tutor.

Absences

If absent, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed and make up any required tasks/assignments. Quizzes, proficiency assessments and some assignments will require coming in outside of class time. All assignments, quizzes, and assessments can be made-up for full credit in the case of absence.

Note: All make-up work/quizzes/assessments must be completed and turned in two weeks before the end of the current semester.

Textbook and Required Materials

• Descubre 3 is the text for this course. There will be texts available to check out at any time.

• Each student will have online access to the related Supersite website where they will be able to complete practice activities, watch instructional videos, practice flashcards, and do other interactive activities. Students are responsible for creating and maintaining their account and passwords.

• All students will also join my class on where I post flashcards for each unit. Many quizzes will be based on practice of this vocabulary. It is suggested that students all get the quizlet app on their device to be used any time!

Classroom Behavioral Expectations: Respect, Responsibility, Regard for Others

1. Don’t do anything that impedes my teaching or others’ learning.

2. Arrive on time, ready to learn.

3 tardies = warning; 4 tardies = classroom community service; 5 = referral

3. Silence your devices

Hall Passes = 3 per semester. You must ASK to leave and then SIGN OUT. Please ask to leave only during partner or group work. Do not abuse this privilege or you will lose it.

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Please sign here that you understand the class policies and tear off to bring in on Monday.

Student (printed name/signature)______________________/____________________

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