COURSE TITLE
HONORS SPANISH 3 - EHS WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Dr. Claudia Larrotta INSTRUCTOR
EE 134-135 Email: Claudia Larrotta Google Voicemail: (770) 835-5392 Dr. Claudia Larrotta’s Website
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Tamara Linares
ADMINISTRATOR FOR WORLD LANGUAGES
Mr. Dan Snipes Email: Dan Snipes ( # 770-721-5580)
USEFUL WEBSITES
EHS CCSD EDMODO
WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT HEAD
Dr. Claudia Larrotta Claudia.larrotta@cherokee.k12.ga.us
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COURSE DESCRIPTION The Level III language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have completed a Level II course or are at a Novice-Mid to Novice-High level of proficiency. Students use basic language structures with accuracy and recombine learned material to express their thoughts. They are exposed to more complex features of the language, moving from concrete to some abstract concepts. An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. The integration of technology will be used as an important tool in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with the teacher, peers and native speakers. This course is taught for Spanish 3 Honors level according to the Modern Languages Level III. Instruction and assessment will be differentiated in accordance with the American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines to meet the needs of gifted and honors level students. Students at this level will be expected to perform with minimal guided practice and fostering independent learning. COURSE COURSE CONTENT CONTENT Linguistic content will include topics of grammar and vocabulary essential for intermediate -level conversational Spanish, as determined by the Georgia Performance Standards for Modern Languages, Level III, with differentiation of instruction provided to challenge the honors-level student. Hispanic culture and current events will be explored through authentic materials, technology based tasks, readings, video, current events, cultural projects and foods. Oral and written tasks will be implemented at different levels of complexity and with different amounts of teacher support. Communicative activities focus on the same topics as in on-level Spanish III class, but completion requires different levels of sophistication and a higher and more challenging level of linguistic performance. Technology will be used to provide opportunities to extend language practice beyond the classroom setting. A component in digital literacy is incorporated into the World Language curriculum in order to prepare students as global citizens in the 21st century. GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: SPANISH LEVEL III The course is taught according to the Georgia Performance Standards For Modern Languages lll. SUGGESTED MATERIALS and RESOURCES Notebook: 3 ring binder w/paper and dividers Pencils, Erasers, Highlighter
Spanish English Dictionary/app USB
GRADING Homework………….........10% (Extended practice will be assigned on a regular basis. Students are expected to practice daily outside of class.) Participation/Class work. 25% (Participation and classwork are an expectation and are assessed in a variety of ways.)
Formative Assessments‌.25% (Quizzes and projects used to assess student progress throughout the unit.) Summative Assessments...30% (Tests, both oral and written, and projects are used to determine mastery of Unit Standards.) Mid-term/Final Exam ......10% (Midterm exam are given at the end of first semester, Final exams are given at the end of second semester. Each counts 10% of the grade for that semester.) *Note: Late work policy: Assignments will be accepted up to 3 days past the due date. Late assignments will receive a score deduction of 10% for each day that the assignment is late. (This does not apply to assignments that are late due to excused absences.) ASSESSMENTS Progress and performance of student language proficiency will be assessed in various ways which include but are not limited to: presentational speaking, performance assessments, exams, and portfolios. Students will be formatively assessed often and will have summative assessments at regular intervals throughout the year. All summative assessments will be announced. Midterm and Final Exams are scheduled during the school wide exam period. *Note: SLO (Student Learning Objective) Exams will be given once each semester. The first semester SLO will be taken as a pre-assessment. (Grade does not count toward semester average.) The second semester SLO will be counted as a formative assessment. PAPERS & PROJECTS Some projects will be done in small groups, others will be done individually. At the time the assignment is distributed, the size of the group applicable to the project and a rubric for how it will be graded will be given. Project –based learning, flexible grouping and cooperative learning strategies will be encouraged throughout. GRADE RECOVERY Grade recovery is available to any student who scores below a 70% on any summative assessment or project. Students submitting incomplete work or students earning a zero on an assignment may not recover the grade. It also must be student initiated; students must schedule an appointment outside of class with the teacher to determine an individualized student plan for recovering the assignment. In order to participate, the student must show proof of further, additional preparation that will lead to a significant grade improvement. This may involve spending additional time with the teacher for remediation or attending a peer tutoring session. Grades may be recovered up to a score of 70%. ACADEMIC CODE PLAGIARISM/CHEATING: The student handbook defines plagiarism as, "deliberately or unintentionally using unoriginal content without giving credit to its sources. Plagiarism can be, but is not limited to: copying and pasting; paraphrasing; and patchwork writing. Patch-work writing is defined as a selection of words and information from several sources without providing the origin of the presented works and without proper, unique context. Plagiarism is not limited to professional or established works, but is also defined as work obtained from fellow students or past students if the assignment is designed for individual credit." Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in no credit for the plagiarized assignment. In addition, the student's parent and administrator will be notified. The following instances are also considered cheating and are subject to disciplinary action: i. ii. iii.
giving to or taking information from another student during a quiz or test copying independent homework assignments allowing a parent, relative, or friend to do your work for you
In the World Language classroom, cheating includes the use of online translation websites and/or apps, and dictionaries, without the teacher’s direction.
ATTENDANCE & TARDINESS POLICY Follow rules per CCSD Student Handbook. County policy will be observed. Time allotted for make-up work will be UP TO 10 days depending on the nature of the assignment and at the teacher’s discretion. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES 1. Come to class on time prepared to learn. School policy on attendance and tardiness will be enforced. 2. Participate! Participation is a means of assessment and therefore it is a grade. 3. Be in your assigned seat. 4. If you need extra help talk to your teacher to schedule a tutoring session. 5. Be respectfully cooperative of the teaching and learning environment. 6. Clean up after yourself. 7. Keep cell phones and electronic devices turned off unless directed otherwise. 8. Check your teacher’s website on a regular basis for assignments, resources, and pertinent information. 9. Take ownership of your academic journey!
COURSE PLANNER: (Subject to change) Month
Content
Aug. 11- Aug. 22
En el Body parts, symptoms, Imperfect/expressions with El tango, mate, la consultorio health se/reflexive/adverbs/ser + estar isla de Pascua How can you express how you feel? El carro y la The car and its Imperfect/preterite/por y Tira cómica: El tecnología accessories para/stressed possessive adjectives cellular Computers and and pronouns electronic products How does one discuss car issues in Spanish-speaking countries? How is technology used in Spanishspeaking countries? Hispanic Heritage What is Hispanic Heritage month? What are the contributions of Hispanics to our culture? Hogar, dulce The parts of a house; Ud. + Uds. commands/present Lectura: hogar household chores; subjunctive/subjunctive with verbs of ¡Bienvenidos a la table settings will and influence Casa Colorada! América Central How do you tell someone to do something? La naturaleza The environment Subjunctive w/verbs of emotion/ Lectura: Conservation doubt, disbelief and Dos fábulas denial/conjunctions MID TERM How can we protect our natural resources? En la ciudad City life; giving Subjunctive in adjective clauses/ tú Lectura: Esquina directions commands/nosotros commands peligrosa Banking and postal América Central needs II In what ways do communities and cities reflect Hispanic culture? El bienestar Personal fitness and Past participles used as adjectives/ Lectura: El viaje well-being present perfect/ past perfect Nutrition How do healthy habits differ from culture to culture? El mundo del Professions and the Future tense/ conditional tense/ past Lectura: trabajo workplace subjunctive Imaginación y Job interviews destino España Can you discuss your future plans and participate in an interview? FINAL EXAMS
UEQ: Aug. 25- Sept. 12
UEQ: Sept. 22-26 UEQ: Sept. 29- Oct. 31
UEQ: Nov. 3- Dec. 12
Dec. 15-19 UEQ: Jan. 5- Feb. 13
UEQ: Feb. 23-March 27
UEQ: April 6- May 20
UEQ: May 21-27
Vocabulary
Grammar
Culture