Español 3 ACP/ Honores ~ Señora O’Neill

   EMAIL: oneills@wellesleyps.org

                Aula 242    

A) Objetivo del curso: Students will be able to speak, read, write and listen to Spanish at the 

Intermediate Mid  level. Students will be able to use advanced verb tenses such as the subjunctive, the imperfect subjunctive, compound tenses and a wide variety of vocabulary covered in the themes that we study this year. 

B)Para ser exitoso/a en la clase: To be successful in this class you must:

I) Have a good attitude about learning, meaning you want to learn and make an effort to get better!

II) Be organized with your materials -electronically or in a notebook

III) Exercise good study skills – constantly review what we do in class not just for tests/quizzes but daily!

IV) Always speak in Spanish!!! 

V) Tell me when you need help, feel confused, need something repeated, etc… I want to help you understand, improve and reach your full potential! 

C) Expectativas (Expectations)

I.  Show respect and be kind. And have a positive attitude about learning español!!!!!

II. There is some kind of homework .(written and/or reviewing/studying)  As a rule, you should spend a minimum of 15-30 minutes per day reviewing what was covered that day in addition to what has previously been presented. 

III. Regular attendance- IN CLASS OR ON ZOOM being on time, speaking in Spanish, completing all assignments on time, voluntarily answering questions, gesturing, acting in stories, helping others to learn, and contributing new ideas will positively impact your grade in this class!

IV. Absences, tardiness, not speaking in Spanish, incomplete assignments, failure to make up work, not paying attention or not being on task, talking when inappropriate, distracting others, showing disrespect, sleeping, not bringing materials to class, not following directions, being passive and/or showing a lack of effort or interest will negatively impact your grade in this class.

D) Absences

In the event of an absence, it is your responsibility to find out what was covered in class by going to our Canvas page and finding the lesson plan for that day. ANY QUESTIONS ON HW OR CLASS WORK, please arrange to join an office hours Zoom call, text or email Sra. O'Neill

E) Grading You may view your progress in this class on POWERSCHOOL! 

Participation=classwork, oral participation, homework This grade is based on five elementos:

    a. No English may be spoken in this classroom! (Unless preceded by “¿Cómo se dice… en español?)

    b. You must actively participate in every class.

    c. You must bring your materials, ie;  study packets, binder, pen/pencil, paper, etc… to every class.

    d. You must complete all assignments on time.

      Classical and Modern Language Grading Policy 

Achievement 

Assessments

         5%

-Vocabulary and grammar evaluations.

-Memorized learned material.(forms,rules, vocabulary)

-Completion of homework.

-Readiness for class.(on time with needed materials)

Performance 

Assessments

       95%

-Presentational evaluations: One-way communication using productive skills of speaking or writing. (for example: monologues or presentations, writing evaluations)

-Interpersonal evaluations: Two-way communication between individuals using receptive skills (listening or reading) and productive skills (speaking or writing). Meaning is negotiated between two or more individuals. (conversations or  written exchanges)

-Interpretive evaluations: One way communication using receptive skills (listening to audios or reading stories or articles)

F) Immersion Policy: This is fun with a good attitude and lots of effort!

This class is conducted in Spanish. You are required to use Spanish at all times. In order to help you maintain that expectation I have “scaffolding” in place. 

I)  “Lecciones” – I will have these everyday so you can always follow the lesson – what page we are on, what activity, what the objective is, etc…

II) “Your Personal Vocabulary list”  - When you ask ¿Cómo se dice…en español? You need to write that word or expression down on a running vocabulary list. 

        Horas de oficina:  This will be done via Zoom. 

Mondays -during Green Block (11-12:15) 

Tuesdays - during Yellow Block (9:30-10:45)

Thursdays  - during Red Block (9:30-10:45)

Acknowledgement

We understand the expectations, absence, and grading policies in this class.

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