Deer Valley High School

Planned Course Statement- Deer Valley High School

2019-2020 Year

 Español 7-8 AP (Spa 201-202, Spa 235-236)

Profesor: Robert Goss

Voice Mail: 602-467-6823 E-mail: Robert.Goss@dvusd.org

Tutoring: By appointment (SET, 5^th hour lunch, before or after school)

Website: Deer Valley High School

Textbooks: Albúm: Cuentos del Mundo Hispánico, AP Spanish Preparing for the Language Examen, Abriendo Paso, and a variety of authentic materials

Course Description/Objectives Spanish 7-8 AP or Dual Enrollment 201-202, 235-236 is a full year course. This course builds on the Spanish 5h-6h curriculum. In Spanish 7-8 AP (Spa 201-202, 235-236) , students continue to acquire listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture skills. The study of Spanish will help students understand and appreciate their own language and culture as well as the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking people. For students planning to continue their education beyond high school, two years of the same foreign language are required for entrance to Arizona universities. As an added advantage, studies show that learning a foreign language increases scores on college entrance tests. Speaking Spanish will also help students in the workplace.  This course will use Realia and authentic materials.

Course Expectations:  The student will:

 · Students use paragraph length connected discourse to narrate, describe and discuss ideas and opinions.

· On topics of interest to them and within their experience they show few patterns of linguistic errors. 

· They are generally comprehensible to native speakers of the language. 

· Their vocabulary is sufficient to avoid awkward pauses. 

· They are able to circumvent linguistic gaps or lapses by “finding another way to say it.”

· Given time to reflect and revise, they are able to express their ideas completely and interestingly in writing with generally accurate grammar, spelling, vocabulary, accents and punctuation.

· They comprehend most of the authentic expository and fictional material produced by contemporary native speakers.

· Students show almost no pattern of linguistic errors and are able to carry out almost any task that they can execute in English, albeit with less fluency and control of breadth of vocabulary and grammar. They can argue a point effectively and extemporaneously, explaining their point of view in detail.

· In writing, their ideas are well-organized and clearly, complete and interestingly presented with accurate use of the language’s writing system. They can comprehend any non-technical material produced for the general public by native speakers in the standard language. 

(Summary: Students will read, write, listen, and speak Spanish. They will study culture. They will participate using the 5 C’s of the National Spanish Standards- Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons and Communities)

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

· Internet access IS ESSENTIAL at home, school or library.

· Notebook- a spiral binder just for Spanish class, must leave the notebook on a periodic basis so that the teacher can grade the classwork.

· Folder- to keep all assignments that will be turned in as a portfolio on a regular basis

·Pens or pencils (But not a red pen or pencil)

·         I pads

Grading Policy: academic integrity and strict honesty is expected

 A = 90-100% B = 80-90% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = below 60%

World Language Department: Final semester grade is computed with (80% of the grade is based on the term activities (tests, quizzes, projects, classwork, and homework) 20% is the final exam.)

Term Work: 100% of total grade

·         Exams/quizzes/projects 50%   (Tests and Quizzes: There are frequent tests and quizzes. Students are expected to be prepared for each of these. )

·         Oral, written & general  classroom participation and homework 50%

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District Final exams: (count as regular test scores in the course.)

The final exam is based on the AP Exams (7 Parts)

Attendance Policy:

The rules set forth in the student handbook are followed regarding absences; that is, one day to make up a test/quiz for each day missed.

Please note that sweep is not an absence.

Students are expected to make up the quiz after school if they are swept.

Homework: Homework is usually assigned daily.

Students are also expected to study their vocabulary and verb tenses daily and to practice speaking Spanish at home as much as possible.

Watching television in Spanish, reading books or newspapers in Spanish, listening to Spanish music and talking on the telephone with classmates from school in Spanish will greatly help the student to become a success in Spanish.

NO late work is accepted for credit.

The rules set forth in the student handbook are followed regarding absences; that is, one day to make up an assignment for each day missed. Long-term assignments are due on the assigned day. Again, please note that sweep is not an absence; homework is due on the assigned day.

Students are expected to write assignments down. Assignments can be found on the board in class. Assignments will only be accepted for credit when complete and corrected for accuracy.

Participation: Because it is impossible to participate in class if you are not in class or not prepared for class, points are awarded for contributing, bringing necessary materials/work, and not chewing gum. If you are not in class and have been excused you may make up the points, but if you are unprepared or unexcused you lose the points.

This class requires active oral participation! Students will participate in class and small group activities such as games, interviews, conversations, and skits.

Students will also be expected to do written work, which may include map work, grammar and vocabulary exercises, reports, and extended writing.

Other activities may include watching videos, listening to guest speakers, and participating in cultural events on campus.

 Listed below are several good websites for students:

www.classzone.com

www.studyspanish.com

www.nationalspanishexam.org

Make-Up Work Policy: It is expected that students will turn in assignments when they are due. I will accept work for 7 days after the due date.

 Attendance: Daily attendance is a critical part of learning a foreign language. If you must be absent, it is your responsibility to check the assignment calendar and/or call a buddy student in class to make up for the missed work. Handouts for the day missed are the responsibility of the student.

Please speak with the teacher before or after class.

Since no credit is awarded for work done in class or for assignments that are due on the date of an unexcused absence, it is very important for parents to call in when students are absent. Please call 602-467-6899 to report an absence. Upon reaching any combination of 9 excused or unexcused absences, a student may lose credit in this class.

 PowerSchool Access: The PowerSchools site allows parents/guardians and students to access the student’s grades, attendance, and other information. I use CANVAS sometimes for announcements and for some assignments. But PowerSchools is where I input all of the grades. 

Classroom Behavior Expectations and Consequences: EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO LEARN; NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO INTERRUPT LEARNING

Classroom Rules:

1. Spanish spoken in the classroom will be emphasized.

2. Be prompt

3. Be prepared daily

4. Be in Dress Code/No hats

5. Be technology-savvy: no cell phones. Use the I-pad supplied to you by the school. 

6. Please comply with any specific request of the teacher

7. Act with Accountability, Integrity, and Respect

¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!

SPA 7H-8H AP, 201-202- Curriculum Map

1.     La Pensión

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura-Primera casa en Guatemala, Pension en Argentina

2.     El Décimo

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura-Lotería immigrante, clases sociales

3.     Nosotros No

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura- Mitos de vacunas, Existen Milagros

4.     Es Que Somos Muy Pobres

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura-Perder un Perro, Tamarindo

5.     Los Gallinazos Sin Plumas

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura- dumps, Quizás

6.     La Llorona

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura- Sobredosis, Chupacabras

7.     La Misión de Jaime Jaramillo

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura-Papa Jaime con cometa, Los Hijos de la Oscuridad

8.     Don Quijote de La Mancha

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura-Windmills Video, Man of La Mancha

9.     Jacinto Contreras Recibe su Paga Extraordinaria

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura-Tapas and Gambas, Camilo Jose Cela Video

10.                        El Prendimiento de Antoñito

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura- Gitanos and Bullfighting

11.                        Poemas

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

12.                        Cajas de Cartón

a.     AP texto

b.     AP e-mail

c.      AP 2 fuentes

d.     AP persuasive essay

e.      AP conversation

f.       AP Cultural Comparison

g.     Cultura- Francisco Jimenez pt 1 and pt 2