Fairley High School- Mr. Jay Mahannah
Spanish I Syllabus, 2009 - 2010
Planning Period: TBA,
School Phone: 416-8060,e-mail mahannahjayd@mcsk12.net,
website: FairleyHigh.blogspot.com
Course Overview:
The world language program in MCS focuses on using languages in real-world situations. Students learn language that prepares them to communicate with others through oral language, print, and media. Although students will need to know vocabulary, grammar, and cultural information, they learn them in order to use them purposefully for communication with others. This emphasis on communication aligns the MCS curriculum with state and national standards.
At each of level of world language instruction, students expand the topics on which they are able to communicate, the ways in which they are able to express themselves and understand others, and the sophistication with which they can express ideas. Student understanding of other cultures, ability to behave in culturally acceptable ways, and to recognize the relationships between language and culture grow with each unit, year, and level of world language study.
Each level of the MCS language curriculum is guided by clear statements of what students will know and be able to do. Realistic expectations for how well students will be able to use their language and cultural skills are also clearly stated. These objectives determine what teachers teach, what practice activities are provided to students, and how student progress is evaluated. Ultimately, because the goal of learning language is to be able to use it, MCS teachers are expected to test and evaluate their students on what students can do with what they have learned.
MCS world language course descriptions include: 1) a series of ‘can do’ statements that indicate what students are expected to demonstrate their ability to do by the end of each academic year of instruction, and 2) a description of how well students can use the language they have learned at the end of the year.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the First academic Year of a World Language class you will be able to…
- Introduce oneself and others
- Exchange basic greetings and farewells
- Ask and tell one’s age
- Express likes and dislikes
- Tell time in target language
- Make simple statements in the present tense
- Recognize the past tense
- Understand simple commands
- Ask/answer simple questions on topics such as school, family, food, self, the house, places around town and daily routines.
- Use formal/informal forms of address appropriately
- Give simple statements about the weather
- Read and understand simple, level appropriate authentic text
- Identify and demonstrate knowledge of geographical locations where the target language is spoken
- Prepare and present simple original skits in the target language
- Recognize basic cultural similarities and differences
- Compare essential structures of the target language with their own
- Give simple directions
- Compare and contrast the view points of the target culture with their own
How well will you be able to use their language at the end of the First Year?
By the end of your first year of language study, you can understand and say a lot. You can read and write in the language, as well. In general, you can confidently give personal information about yourself, as well as information about others; you can tell about your likes and dislikes, your preferences and your needs, and you can even begin to handle yourself using the language for some daily functions, like asking for or giving directions or maybe even buying things like food or clothing. You provide information--either by making statements or answering questions--using words, phrases or short sentences (sometimes memorized) based on the situation. When you hear the language, you may need to have it repeated, but you will probably be able to figure it out as long as the speaker remembers that you are a language learner. You can also ask easy questions to get information that you need. When you read, you understand the main idea(s) and you can pick out a few details. In writing, you will find that you can write much of what you can say by making lists, writing short messages and notes and even writing brief Internet-based social communications, using words, phrases or short sentences. You will probably make some mistakes when you communicate, but you should keep in mind that these mistakes are a natural part of learning a new language. Just pay attention to them to see if you can begin to eliminate them.**Students do not progress to a new proficiency level each year.
First Quarter Overview: Sample Student Outcomes
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PROJECTS, APPROVED OUTSIDE READING, ETC:
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Supplies:
2 notebooks or folders with lined paper
2 highlighters
1 Binder with lined paper
1 pack of colored pencils or crayons
1 computer disk or memory stick
1 Spanish-English/English-Spanish Dictionary
Pens or Pencils
Attendance Policy:
Because Spanish is an oral language that requires daily practice, you are expected to attend each class. A significant portion of your grade will come from completing in–class assignments and practice.
A student who misses more than 1 day in one quarter should not expect to receive a grade higher than a “B”.
A student who misses more than 2 days in one quarter should not expect to receive a grade higher than a “C”.
A student who misses more than 3 days in one quarter should not expect to receive a grade higher than a “D”.
Students who do not bring “Absence Forms” will be considered truant and will be required to attend a Parent-Teacher-Student conference. They are also subject, of course, to the student handbook and its consequences.
Classroom Expectations:
Be seated and working on the “Do Now” activity when the bell rings.
Ask for help and clarification if you do not understand.
Participate in all activities.
Bring your supplies with you to class everyday. Two passes are allowed per quarter for emergencies.
Classroom Rules:
- Respect yourself (with your proper uniform, proper speech, and proper conduct)
- Respect others (listen and respond to others ideas without yelling, bullying, or hitting)
- Respect the teacher (raise your hand and be silent when the teacher’s hand is raised)
- Respect the school (clean up your messes, do not stand or sit on desktops
- Cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be used in class.
Grading Scale: 93-100% = A; 85%-92% = B; 75%-84% = C; 70-74% = D; 0%-69% = F
Tutoring hours: During eLearning Lab Hours (M, T, Th from 2:30-4:30)
Make-up work Policy: You may turn in the missed assignment within 3 days of the due date for up to 70% of the missed points.
Academic Honesty Statement: Plagiarizing is prohibited. Plagiarism means to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one’s own. Plagiarism is a form of stealing, but the biggest victim is you because plagiarism is robbing yourself of knowledge. Knowledge is power. Education can free you from social and mental slavery. If you need help in any way, please ask a teacher.
First Nine Weeks
August 10 - 14
Syllabus; course introduction, overview; E-mail account setup;
Engrade Setup; Info Notecard; Phone Buddy Assignments; Grammar
Teaching Partners; Syllabus & Handbook Quiz; Cultural Notebook
Entry; Vocabulary Notebook Entries (20); Internet Schedule/Partner
August 17 - 21 Realidades 1 – PE
Homework/Writing Station Review
Audiolingual Practice
Lecture PE-1
Speaking Station: Audiolingual Practice w/ QOD.
Technology Station: Internet Word Find &
Practice; Map quiz
Writing Station: Fondo Cultural Reflection 2; Vocabulary
Notebook Entries (20); Written Intervention as assigned
Project Station: See project guidelines and rubrics in class.
Daily Quiz
August 24 -28 Realidades 1 – PE
Hip-Hop Cancion Translation
Homework/Writing Station Review
Audiolingual Practice
Lecture PE-2
Speaking Station: Audiolingual Practice w/ QOD.
Technology Station: Internet Crossword & Practice
Writing Station: Fondo Cultural Reflection 3; Vocabulary
Notebook Entries (20); Written Intervention as assigned
Project Station: See project guidelines and rubrics in class.
Daily Quiz
August 31 – Sept 4 Realidades 1 – 1A
Hip-Hop Cancion Translation
Homework/Writing Station Review
Audiolingual Practice
Lecture 1A-1
Speaking Station: Audiolingual Practice w/ QOD.
Technology Station: Internet Word Find & Practice
Writing Station: Fondo Cultural Reflection 4; Vocabulary
Notebook Entries (20); Written Intervention as assigned
Project Station: See project guidelines and rubrics in class.
Daily Quiz
Labor Day – September 7
Sept 8-11 Realidades 1 – 1A
Audiolingual Practice
Lecture 1A-2
Speaking Station: Audiolingual Practice w/ QOD.
Technology Station: Internet Crossword & Practice
Writing Station: Fondo Cultural Reflection 5; Vocabulary
Notebook Entries (20); Written Intervention as assigned
Project Station: See project guidelines and rubrics in class.
Daily Quiz
Sept 14-18 Realidades 1 – 1B
Hip-Hop Cancion Translation
Audiolingual Practice
Lecture 1B-1
Speaking Station: Audiolingual Practice w/ QOD.
Technology Station: Internet Crossword & Practice
Writing Station: Fondo Cultural Reflection 6; Vocabulary
Notebook Entries (20); Written Intervention as assigned
Project Station: See project guidelines and rubrics in class.
Daily Quiz
Sept 21-25 Realidades 1 – 1B
Audiolingual Practice
Lecture 1B-2
Speaking Station: Audiolingual Practice w/ QOD.
Technology Station: Internet Crossword & Practice
Writing Station: Fondo Cultural Reflection 7; Vocabulary
Notebook Entries (20); Written Intervention as assigned
Project Station: See project guidelines and rubrics in class.
Daily Quiz
Sept 28 – Oct 2 (Homecoming) Realidades 1 – 1B
Hip-Hop Cancion Translation
Audiolingual Practice
Lecture 1B-3
Speaking Station: Audiolingual Practice w/ QOD.
Technology Station: Internet Crossword & Practice
Writing Station: Fondo Cultural Reflection 8; Vocabulary
Notebook Entries (20); Written Intervention as assigned
Project Station: See project guidelines and rubrics in class.
Daily Quiz
Oct 5-9 (Fall Break) Realidades 1 – PE-1B Review
Audiolingual Practice
Project Presentations
Grammar Teaching Presentations
Review
Speaking Test- Summative
First Nine Weeks Exam
Other Dates
September 12 - Saturday
ACT Exam
August 6 is the deadline to register for this test
October 12 - Friday
Parent-Teacher Conferences 4pm-7pm
October 24 - Saturday
ACT Exam
September 17 is the deadline to register for this test
November 12 - Thursday
Student Work Exhibition (Parents call to 416-8060 to volunteer!)
“If you fail to read this syllabus, your head will be shaved”