SPANISH IV
Mrs. Andrea
Soto
2019/2020
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
Spanish IV
presents the many more complex structures of intermediate Spanish and expands
the cultural themes of the first, second and third levels of Spanish.
This course is an extension of Spanish III that takes what the students
have learned and adds a lot of vocabulary, some new verb tenses, and more
in-depth cultural experiences. Upon
completion, a student will have a high Intermediate level of Spanish.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
Students
will acquire a command of key vocabulary and the structure necessary for
personal communication as well as an appreciation of the scope and variety of
the Spanish-speaking world. Students
will easily be able to converse in the Spanish language and many different topic
areas. Students will increase their
writing and speaking skills that they have learned in Spanish I, II and III.
SKILLS:
Students
will have an acceptable level of proficiency in the four skills of: listening
comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
They will also gain knowledge and understanding of other peoples and
cultures.
ATTITUDE:
Students
will have a positive attitude towards learning a second language and will be
open to other cultures and ways of thinking.
Students need to have a positive attitude towards correction.
Try not to think of the correction as personal criticism, but as a way of
being helpful. Everyone makes
mistakes, whether it is in your first language or another language that you are
learning, it is a natural thing.
UNITS OF
STUDY:
We will
begin where you left off in Spanish III , which is Chapter 9.
We will also do literature studies on the books Carnaval and
El Zorro.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments
will be turned in during class when I ask for them.
Any assignments not completed when I ask for them will be considered
late. Assignments handed in late
will receive only partial credit depending on how late it is turned in.
Same day is -10%, Next day is -30%, up to one week is -50%.
Anything turned in after one week will be -75% to 0% credit.
Do your homework BEFORE class!
I understand that there are circumstances that may warrant a different
policy, please talk to me and let me know what is going on so that I can work
with you. If you know that you will
be absent from class, the work will be made up before you go.
SPANISH IV
93-100
A
85-92
B
78-84
C
77-70
D
Below 70
F
Chapter
Tests are worth 25%, Chapter Quizzes are worth 25%, Speaking and Listening are
worth 25%, and Assignments and Attitude are worth 25%.
These areas will be compiled for your Quarter grade.
The Semester Exam will be worth 20% and your Quarter grades will each be
worth 40% of your Semester Grade.
EXTRA
CREDIT:
Spanish
class involves many daily assignments, quizzes, oral grades, and unit tests.
If a student attends class regularly, hands in work, and studies for
tests, he/she should have no problem receiving a passing grade.
However, “euros” can be earned to help raise your grade.
“Euros” can be earned by various classroom activities.
Additional extra credit can be earned in many different ways, such as;
bringing in and explaining Hispanic-related articles and news items, attending
certain activities, or on certain assignments in class.
The most extra credit points that you can earn during a Semester is 10
points. The “euros” will be kept by
the student and may be cashed in at the ends of the quarters.
All “euros” will be cashed in at the end of the Semesters.
There will be no exchanging of “euros” between classmates.
The receiving of “euros”
and extra credit, as well as the amount received will be entirely up to the
teacher!
SUPPLIES:
You must
cover your book and duct tape your workbook. Students are
responsible for keeping their textbook and workbook in good condition.
If they are not in good condition when returned at the end of the year,
the student will pay the replacement cost.
Students can choose whether they use a notebook or their computer to take
notes. A folder to hold papers and a
writing utensil will be needed most days.
If a student fails to bring supplies, books, or assignments, they will be
given a tardy.
I am here
from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and would be glad to help you if you have any
questions. My prep period is 2nd if
you need to discuss anything with me.
I am looking forward to a great year with you!