McDowell Middle School- Grade 4
SPANISH SYLLABUS 2011- 2012
COURSE: Español -Beginning Spanish
INSTRUCTOR: Sra. Kallie Flagstad
School Office: (949) 495- 5162
Email: kallieflagstad@yahoo.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Exploratory Spanish course is designed for each unique age group and grade level, by scaffolding on prior learning and by emphasizing practical everyday themes that a child engages in daily life. This Spanish program introduces your child to the Spanish language in fun, yet academically progressive way that builds upon daily language learning.
This is an experimental learning process that will include various aspects of TPR (Total Physical Response) that consist of Spanish basic skills, vocabulary, identifying alphabets, numbers, listening and response, conversational practice, and basic speaking skills.
COURSE GOALS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
Classes are designed to encourage Spanish learning through the use of creativity and self expression by engaging the student with fun experimental learning activities. Our fun themes and vocabulary based curriculum are reinforced through activities such as singing songs, role playing, art, crafts, music, story telling, poetry, nursery rhymes, drawings, fiestas, dance, games, and many more fun projects.
Based upon grade level students will explore and be introduced to everyday Spanish themes.
Fourth Grade Themes:
Greetings
Names/ Introductions
Alphabets/ Numbers
Animals/ Descriptions
Telling Time
House/ School/ Professions
Foods
Family
Traditions/ Cultural Aspects
Querer expression
Gustar expression
NOTEBOOK/ FOLDERS:
A notebook or folder will help to maintain all handouts, daily assignments, and projects.
HOMEWORK:
Normally students at this grade level will have minimal Spanish homework since most of the coursework is completed in class. Daily practice is encouraged!
LATE/ ABSENT:
When absences occur it is up to each student to catch up on missed work by speaking with the teacher.
GRADING:
Participation 30%
Projects/ Class Assignments 20%
Homework 20%
Notebook 10%
Quizzes/ Tests 20%
Parent Contact Information:
~~~~~~~~~~Please return to your Spanish teacher.~~~~~~~~~~
I have read and understand the class expectations and the grading procedures for this class. I will do my best to actively participate in Spanish class and give 100% effort!
Student’s name _________________________________ Date_______________
Student signature _________________________________
Parent/ Guardian’s name _________________________ Date_______________
Parent signature________________________________________
Day time phone # ______________________________
Cell phone # ______________________________
Email address ______________________________
