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Textbook:       Exprésate 1A (yellow) – Lessons 3, 4, and 5

                        English-Spanish Pocket Dictionary

Workbooks:   (CA) Cuaderno de Actividades 1A

                        (CVG) Cuaderno de Vocabulario y Gramática 1A

Following a brief review of concepts learned in previous grades, this course will introduce students to new vocabulary and cultural insights.

In addition to the books, students will need one binder -exclusive for Spanish- with five dividers, which will be labeled in class, as well as a pocket-size Spanish-English dictionary.

ASSESSMENT

There will be 5/6 quizzes (single grade) and one test (double grade) per chapter, which will assess mastery of all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A comprehensive exam will close the year, and a project will be assigned and developed during second trimester. In addition there will be compositions, paired skits, and oral presentations.

A participation grade (valued at 10% of the trimester average) will be given twice every marking period, and is determined by a student’s willingness to speak in Spanish at all times (to the best of his ability), focus on class work, punctuality, preparation, and general behavior.

HOMEWORK

Homework will be assigned every night, from either Workbook. On occasion there will be special assignments such as writing a composition, preparing an oral skit, or developing a mini-project. It will be collected at random dates, and graded as 10% of the trimester grade. Late homework will not be accepted.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Trust being the cornerstone of the Brunswick community, all dealings between students and teacher are expected to be direct and truthful.

ALL work, whether done in or out of the language classroom, i.e. homework, projects, compositions, quizzes and tests, etc., must be completely original. Seeking the aid of online or software translation will be regarded as cheating. Make-up tests must be taken within two days of the student’s return to school and without prior knowledge of specific examination material derived from communication with other students.

 BEHAVIOR (DAILY PROCEDURES)

• Be on time for class, ready to start with all materials at hand. Please go to the bathroom before you arrive in the classroom.
• Go directly to your assigned seat, and start working: there will be an initial assignment on the board every day; also copy your homework from the board.
• I will speak to you in Spanish. Participate by raising your hand, and speaking in Spanish at all times: you need not speak perfectly and may make mistakes, but you do need to show willingness to communicate in the target language. This will be a major factor in your participation grade.
• Respect the teacher, your peers, and your environment. Keep your working space neat and clean. There will be zero tolerance for any kind of rude behavior.
• At the end of class, wait until you are dismissed by the teacher, and reply using the proper words in Spanish.
• When playing games, listen to the rules and follow them. The teacher is the final judge of the game results.