Español 3
Animas High School
2011-2012 – Programa de Estudios
Animas High School
2011-2012 – Programa de Estudios
Maestra (teacher): Becca Katz
Correo eletrónico: beccakatz.teacher@gmail.com
Sitio web: http://spanish3ahs.blogspot.com/
Horario de consulta (Office Hours)
- martes (Tuesday) 3:15-4:15
- jueves(Thursday) 2:15-3:15 (during SIG)
- o pide una cita (ask for an appointment)
- For you to be excited about learning Spanish.
- For you to develop your ability to communicate in Spanish.
- For you to explore other cultures thereby broadening your worldview.
- For you to examine the relationship between language and culture.
- For you to become independent learners who are passionate about the pursuit of knowledge.
The most essential aspect of this course is language study. We will explore grammar and vocabulary through a variety of means to advance your language proficiency. More important,
we will practice the four major linguistic skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
we will practice the four major linguistic skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
By the end of Spanish 3 you will have:
- Honed your foundation of grammar (including most major tenses) and vocabulary.
- Developed an ability to speak, write, read and listen in Spanish on a "conversational" level.
Explicit language goals stated – the beauty of language is that it is a gateway to experiencing, understanding, and appreciating different cultures.
AHS is a project-based learning school. As such, our cultural studies will revolve around a
variety of projects starting with "Born Not in the USA", which delves into what shapes cultural
identity. More projects will follow; all of them will have the ultimate goals of communication
development through cultural exploration.
What does our class period look like?
Each week will include activities designed to practice project-related content (grammar, culture, vocabulary) and the four linguistic skills. You will also have time to incrementally work on your projects.
Generally, each class period will be broken down into 2 sections:
1) Group grammar/vocabulary/skills practice or cultural studies tidbits
2) Individual project/skills work-time.
La Tarea (Homework)
As a rule, you will have short homework (grammar and vocabulary) exercises outside of class
and should come to class prepared to practice the previous night’s lesson. Homework is highly encouraged, though not required*. We will devote our time to addressing any questions and clarifying areas of confusion from the previous evening's grammar topics.
*If it is determined that you are struggling with a grammar/vocabulary topic, homework for that topic may become required for you.
Las Notas (Grades)*Please see “grading policies” for more detailed information on assessments, projects,
homework, tests, and late work policies.
homework, tests, and late work policies.
- Vocabulary/Grammar/Linguistic Skills Assessments 60%
- Projects/integrated skills tests 40%
Materiales necesarios (Required materials)
Please come to class EVERY day with the following items:
• pencils
• blue and black pens
• A 3-ring binder w/ loose-leaf paper & 5 dividers labeled: el vocabulario, la gramática, la
lectura, la escucha/el habla, la escritura
• A positive mental attitude
HERRAMIENTAS PARA LA CLASE Y LA VIDA (TOOLS FOR CLASS AND LIFE)
THE HABITS OF THE HEART AND MIND (phrasing here borrowed from colleague John Fisher)
- Perspective – Have a point of view; respect and understand the points of view of others. Take a stand, but be willing to listen to other ideas than your own.
- Advocacy – When you need help, or when you don’t understand, ask questions. When you can’t connect to a project, schedule a meeting with a teacher. Advocate for yourself, for your classmates, for your community, for your planet.
- Perseverance – Don’t give up. Learn to work through difficulty.
- Evidence – Use it to back up your perspective. Require it from others who make claims. Make decisions based on it.
- Refinement – Take pride in everything you do in class and make it beautiful, whether you are reading, writing, speaking, or creating.
Las reglas universales (UNIVERSAL SCHOOL RULES) The following are in place to ensure a respectful and safe learning environment. Violation of these rules will result in your helping in various school and classroom improvement activities.
- No swearing.
- No listening to music anywhere in the building without instructor permission. Wearing headphones around your neck is considered the same as listening to music.
- Follow the fashion guide while at school.
- No chewing gum.
- No inappropriate use of technology.
- Refrain from behavior that could break one of the low hanging sprinkler heads in a classroom (throwing objects, swinging swords around, etc.)
Las reglas de Becca (Becca's rules)
- Cell phone use is forbidden in class without my permission. If you are found texting/making a phone call without permission, your phone will be confiscated and you will be required to turn your phone in to a box at the beginning of class periods for a period of 3 weeks beginning the day after the infraction. A subsequent offense during this time period will result in a call home to your parents.
- You may eat at your desk with my permission. Any drink must have a lid on it. No food or drink may be within 3 feet of computers. Clean up after yourself! As soon as I find crumbs on desks, garbage on the floor, or any other adverse evidence of your food/beverage consumption, I will no longer allow you to have them in the classroom.
- The use of babelfish, google translate, or any other translation device for anything beyond single/two-word translations is PROHIBITED and will be considered cheating. If I suspect the use of these programs, I will take the issue up immediately with Jake and/or Michael.
