Bienvenidos a español con Señora Kauper. Course objectives Course materials Grading Class rules Signed and returned by Wed for Homework grade EXPECTATIONS.

Bienvenidos a español con Señora Kauper

¿Quién es Señora Kauper?Married 28 years Born in Miami, raised

in Costa Rica, college in Boston.

Proud parent of 3 great young

men. All 3 are in the Navy, all

graduates from Tavares.

Graduated from Wellesley College. Major in Hispanic literature,minor in education.

Life philosophy If better is possible, good is NOT enough.

Teaching philosophy”Who dares to teach must never cease to learn.”  ~John Cotton

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SyllabusCourse objectives

Course materials

Grading

Class rules

Signed and returned by Wed for Homework grade

EXPECTATIONS

Board explanation

• Course Objectives:These classes will provide a general introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish speaking world. The course will concentrate on the acquisition of basic vocabulary and skills that will enable the student to engage in simple conversation and communication. The student will use basic vocabulary and grammatical skills. Listening comprehension, communication and speaking are emphasized.

Course Materials:The following supplies and/or materials will be used for the Spanish I course: Text: “¡Exprésate I!” (textbook & workbook)

Additional materials and resource materials will be selected throughout the year and distributed to students at the appropriate time.

*All hard cover texts will be checked out to the individual student, students will receive workbooks. There is a charge of $15-17.00 for replacement of original workbook.

These text books belong to the State of Florida. You WILL need to cover your text book (for a grade) and you WILL take care of it. Any damage to or loss will be your financial responsibility.

Grading:

Tests: 30%Quizzes 40%Homework/Research Assignments: 15% Class Participation: 15%

Class participation/preparation points will be given in a variety of areas. These may include; oral participation, class work, class preparedness, etc. These points will be converted into a grade every week.All daily grades (quizzes, graded homework, class work, dialogues, and participation points) are recorded and weighted as a single grade.

You can expect a test every 2 weeksYou can expect a quiz every week

Must be turned in before class starts. It is NOT classwork

Good and bad will be graded. Must be on task at all times.

Class Rules - Regalas de la clase: 1. Debes estar en su asiento cuando toca la campana.

You must be in your seat when the bell rings.2. Levanta la mano si quieres levantarte o hablar.

Raise you hand if you want to get up or speak.3. Trae todos los materiales necesarios todos los días.

Bring all the necessary materials every day.4. Siempre respeta a los demás.

Always respect others.5. Sigue todas las instrucciones de la profesora.

Follow all the teacher’s instructions.6. Entregar la tarea al principio de clase. NO es trabajo de

clase. Turn homework in at the beginning of class. It is NOT

class work and will not be scored if done in class 7. Si vienen tarde a clase, tienen que tener un pase. La

puerta estará con llave. If arriving TARDE to class, you MUST have a pass. Door will be locked.

•EXPECT to be respectful to me, school faculty and the other students. This is a BIG RULE of my class: R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Respect is a two way street. I will show respect for you, and I expect the same in turn, not only to me but to other faculty and your fellow classmates.•EXPECT to come to class everyday with all your materials (including your homework!). Your job right now is as a student. Be prepared!•EXPECT to know all the Tavares High School rules in the student handbook. You will be held accountable for them! If you choose not to follow the rules, understand that there are consequences to your actions and this policy will be strictly enforced.• EXPECT to be challenged. I know that not all of you will go to college, but I am treating this as a college prep class. Therefore, yes, you will be pushed to THINK and CREATE! I believe you can do it. And you will do GREAT!•EXPECT to work. Yes, we will have homework. Yes, we will do projects. The homework and projects are there not to punish you, but for you to practice your Spanish.•EXPECT to speak Spanish. Expect to do your homework and projects in Spanish. This is Spanish class. Yes, we will speak Spanish in this class. Please don’t be afraid to make mistakes. It is okay. You are learning a new language. Please be respectful of other students while they are speaking Spanish. •EXPECT to turn things in ON TIME. •EXPECT to be treated like young adults. I WILL NOT spoon-feed you. It will be up to YOU to make sure you are on track in my class.•EXPECT to grow. Well yes, maybe you will grow taller, but I am talking about growing in character. I hope that through my class you will learn a little more about yourself, and learn about Hispanic cultures all over the world.•EXPECT for me to be there to help you anytime. I am always available by e-mail, and I will have my office hours posted in class. You can talk to me before or after class. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions. •EXPECT me to be available 2-3 times a week for “BEFORE SCHOOL TUTORING”. I am here to secure your success in Spanish.

________________________ _________________________Student Signature Parent/Guardian SignatureBoth parties have read and understand the grading policies and classroom expectations.

This is your “primera tarea” (first homework). You and your parent/Guardian must both sign. There could be an extra credit question on our first quiz relating to this syllabus.

What you are expected to know by the end of Spanish I

Geography of Spanish speaking world

The Spanish alphabet

Simple greetings and farewells

Subject prnouns

Interrogatives

Numbers 1-100

Days, months, seasons

Describing people (character/physical)

Verbs SER vs. ESTAR

Word agreement

Articles (definite / indefinite)

Food (ordering and preparation)

Talk about likes / dislikes (gustar)

Talk about everyday activities

Present tense of regular / irregular verbs

Talk about the weather

School / classes / sports

TENER and other “GO” verbs

Talk about family and other relationships

Talk about chores

Possessive adjectives

Stem-changing verbs (boot)

Describing a house and rooms

Give instructions

Object pronouns (direct / indirect)

Commands

Objetivos

This is were I will post what the objectives for this week’s classes are. These objectives will be what you are assessed on each week.

Agenda-Español I

The day’s lessons will be postedunder Agenda. I will review the lesson of the day and the work you will be expected to complete. It is your responsibility as a student to stay on task. Each day’s homework “tarea” is at the bottom of the lesson plan. Back board will have the week’s homework and due dates

Top 10 Rules for Back-to-School Success:1. Use the "YES! Count On Me" words: yes, I can, and I will.

2. To get ahead in school and in life -- read more, learn more, do more.

3. Learn how to set and achieve goals and how to use these principles in the classroom.

4. No Vision = No Direction. Write down what you want to accomplish in the first four weeks of the school year. Repeat for the next month.

5. Don't find a fault; find a solution.

6. Minimizing the Bummer Words no, can't, won't, never, maybe, and if. These six words will hold you back from reaching your full potential.

7. Eliminating excuses.

8. Regularly ask yourself: "Did I give my best effort to today's activities?"

9. Help others.

10. Remember: Luck comes to those who work hard.

What is “BELL TO BELL INSTRUCTION?

It is exactly what we will be doing each and every day. There will be NO packing up before the bell. There will be NO standing at the door as if you were a heard of cattle.You know the school policy on cell phones, do not push your luck. Some have, lets take a look at what could happen.

Vocabuario de salón

Classroom vocabulary.

Voy a pasar lista

I am going to take

attendance.

Aquí ~ presenteHere ~present

What is the difference?

ausenteabsent

¿Quién no está?Who is not

here?

Abrir. Abran los textos.

To open ~ Open your text book.

Cerrar ~ Cierren sus textos/cuandernos

To close ~ Close your text book

/note book

Entregar ~ Entrequen su trabajo

To turn in ~ Turn in your

work

Escribir ~ Escriba (n) la respuesta a…

To write ~ Write the

answer to…

Sacar ~ Saque (n)…

To take out ~ Take out…

¡Silencio!Quiet !

Escuchar ~ Escuche(n)!

To listen ~ Listen!

Mañana hay prueba / examen

Tomorrow there is a quiz / test

lápiz

pencil

Bolígrafo / pluma

pen

papel

paper

repasar

To review

Leer

To read

repetir

To repeat

deletrear

To spell

decir

To say

hacer

To do or make

contestar

To answer