SPANISH I SYLLABUS Mr. Harris Spring, 2006 Course Objectives: The student will learn basic phrases, vocabulary, and the use of the present tense in order to function in at least a Novice Level in terms of communicating basic needs, feelings and questions, as well as the comprehension of simple readings. Critical Objectives: The student will learn the following: 1. Greetings 2. Useful classroom vocabulary and expressions 3. Days of week, months of year 4. Numbers and writing dates 5. Weather and seasons 6. Expression of time and telling time 7. The verb “ser” (to be – permanent) 8. The definite and indefinite articles 9. The presence tense of regular verbs: “ar”, “er”, and “ir” families 10. The irregular verbs: “ir”(to go), “dar” (to give), and “estar” (to be – temporary) 11. The “personal a” 12. The verb “hay” (there is/are) 13. Expressing possession 14. Vocabulary and talking about “family” 15. The “stem-changing” verbs 16. Talking about what/ who you know and what you know how to do 17. Talking about things you “have to” do, and “are going” to do 18. Talking about being sick 19. Parts of the body 20. Direct and Indirect objects 21. Use of the verb “ser” versus “estar” 22. The “reflexive verbs” 23. Talking about likes and dislikes, and thing you like to do 24. History and geography of the Hispanic World 25. Cultural knowledge about the Hispanic World Textbook: The course will utilize the Bienvenidos text (1997 edition), the accompanying workbook, as well as teacher developed materials, presentations, and visual aids. Course Philosophy: The course is designed to present basic vocabulary and grammatical concepts along with daily opportunities to incorporate new knowledge into the student’s base of understanding. The student’s willingness to use actively the vocabulary and concepts presented, through listening, writing, and speaking activities in and out of class will assist greatly his or her proficiency and confidence with their new language. Student Requirements: The student is expected to attend class, bring text and workbook daily, participate in all class activities, complete assigned work, study and review covered material, and take all scheduled quizzes and tests. Any student with an excused absence for the day of a test will be able to make it up on Thursday mornings (7:00 – 7:30) up to two Thursdays after the date of the missed test. Homework assignments are due the next day of class, unless otherwise specified. Homework will be accepted up to two days later, and after being graded for completeness will be reduced by a letter grade for each day past due date. Importance of Class Participation: Students are expected and encouraged to participate in class activities and discussions. Participation is graded on a daily basis by proficiency demonstrated on daily warm up quizzes, and also completion of assigned class work, participation in group activities, and responses to questions. Participation equates to 15% of your class grade. Grading: The following grading system will be utilized to determine each student’s grade for the course: Grade Component Percent of Grade Participation 15% Homework 25% Quizzes 25% Exams 35% Total 100% All students will take the Mid-Term Examination. Prattville High School policy will be followed regarding exemptions from Finals. Generally teaching units follow the Bienvenidos text and will include a vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, various homework assignments, and the unit test. Each unit requires about 5-8 days, depending on the complexity of the material covered. Mid Terms and Finals are comprehensive over each nine week period. I am looking forward to getting to know each of you, and working together to help you begin to speak a fantastic new language….español. Sr. Harris