Español+I+Programa+de+Estudios

Español I
To introduce students to the Spanish language. The aim is to provide students with basic communication skills, the ability to read and understand limited types of text and the skills to write simple conversational and narrative compositions. All four language skills will be emphasized: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Grammar is introduced in context. Culture is a key component of the course and the students will be introduced to the diversity and richness of the geography and history of the Spanish-speaking world.
 * COURSE:**

For students to feel confident with their Spanish abilities and develop an interest in the language and culture. To challenge students to understand other perspectives and beliefs and thereby learn more about themselves and their place in the global community.
 * GOAL=LEARNING:**

Respect Honesty Responsibility Compassion
 * RULES:**

Pen, paper & Spanish binder Realidades textbook Positive attitude
 * MATERIALS:**

Grades in this class will reflect students’ level of mastery of course objectives, content and skills. Grades will be updated in PowerSchool once a week in order for students and parents to be aware of the students’ progress and learning throughout the course. Each unit will begin with clear learning objectives of the skills and knowledge to be addressed. Students are expected to take an active role in their learning so that they understand how they learn best, know exactly where they are in relation to the defined learning targets and take concrete steps to achieve mastery.
 * ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING:**
 * Final Grades** are based on the four language competencies: listening (15%), speaking (25%), reading (35%) and writing (25%). To determine learning and progress, formative and summative assessments will be assigned. Assignments will be marked in PowerSchool either F for formative or S for summative so everyone is clear of a task’s assessment type. Formative assessments are meant to measure students’ learning toward the objectives of the unit by asking students to apply the material taught in class. These assessments include quizzes, edited drafts, in-class orals, homework, etc. Formative assessments may be reassessed for the student to improve their learning and understanding of the topic but students can only redo the assignment once and must turn-in both the first and second versions within three school days of receiving the original feedback. Summative assessments are larger, more involved assignments that determine students final achievement level of the material. These assessments include unit tests, projects and oral presentations. Summative assessments may not be reassessed but will be evaluated by the common modern language rubric.