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 preterite, imperfect and subjunctive 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 

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

IV) Always speak in Spanish in class!!! 

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 to everyone in the class. We are all learning together.

II. In this class electronic devices must be off and put into the phone parking lot. Failure to observe this guideline will result in your electronic device being confiscated and given to your house office.

YOU NEED TO PLACE YOUR CELLPHONE IN THE SAME # POCKET AS YOUR DESK. 

IF YOUR DESK HAS 1A ON IT YOU NEED TO PLACE YOUR CELLPHONE IN THE POCKET #1 @CELLPHONE STATION A.

III. You need to keep your materials -together and organized!! This will help your learning! Organize with a notebook, or electronically! However you prefer to organize yourself, BE CONSISTENT with it 

IV. 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. 

V. Regular attendance- This involves: being on time, speaking in Spanish, completing all assignments on time, voluntarily answering questions, gesturing, acting out what you want to say, helping others to learn, and contributing new ideas will positively impact your grade in this class!

VI. 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, using your phone inappropriately during class, 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) Grading You may view your progress in this class on POWERSCHOOL! 

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

    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.

    e. You must park your cell phone in the cell phone parking during class!!

This will be a performance grade and will be given randomly during the term as a grade for that day! This can help you overall average!

      Classical and Modern Language Grading Policy 2022-2022

Achievement 

Assessments

         10%

-Vocabulary and grammar evaluations.

-Memorized learned material.(verb forms, vocabulary, grammar)

-Completion of homework.(your preparation will positively impact you learning of Spanish)

Performance 

Assessments

       90%

-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. This can be hard and a lot of fun as well!

Design your own….

I) “Survival Expressions”  - phrases/ expressions that can help you get by if you draw a blank. 

II)  “Vocabulary dictionary”  - When you ask ¿Cómo se dice…en español? 

You will need to have a consistent place to write words or expressions for easy reference. 

Q1

12%

Q2

19%

Q3

26%

Q4

31%

Final Assessment 

12% of your year grade

    Horas de oficina:  Room 242

Tuesday mornings - 7:50- 8:25am

Wednesday afternoons 2:35- 3:15

Acknowledgement

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

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