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- SPANISH 3 - Where can I go to review Spanish 2 grammar and vocabulary?
- Why is SPEAKING so important?
- What about absences and make-up work?
- What is the homework policy?
- How is Spanish AP different from lower level of Spanish?
- Where can I find Sra. Egnatz's Class Rules?
SPANISH 3 - Where can I go to review Spanish 2 grammar and vocabulary?
Extra help is available at the textbook's website.
Spanish II can go to: www.go.hrw.com KEYWORD: EXP2 CH___
(follow "CH"
with your chapter number).
You can also try www.studyspanish.com or look at the LINKS page.
Why is SPEAKING so important?
The purpose of Spanish class is to learn to USE Spanish to
communicate with others. (It's like using numbers in Math class)
When you speak English, you rarely use PERFECT grammar, but you
DO communicate. The more you learn in class and take advantage
of your opportunities to speak, the more you'll be able to
communicate your ideas, thoughts and feelings in Spanish. I'm
here to encourage and help you. Language includes four skills:
Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. You will receive a
grade in each category plus an "Integrated Grade" that involves 2
or more of the skills (for example a Chapter Exam). The
commitment and initiative of the student to participate in ALL
classroom activities and discussions. This is an oral
demonstration of listening and reading comprehension. The skill a
future employer will PAY for is Speaking!
What about absences and make-up work?
Students who are absent from class have 1 day plus the # of days
absent to do make-up work. Students who know they will be absent
(suspension, vacation, Dr appts, field trips) must ask for
assignments prior to missing class. The student is responsible
for requesting and turning in make-up work.
Announced tests and quizzes must be made up immediately following
the absence.
What is the homework policy?
Homework is assigned on a regular basis and as this class is an
Honors/AP course, homework is expected to be completed BEFORE
class. Homework may be discussed and/or corrected in class
because it is DIRECTLY linked to the TASKS and EXAMS upon which
the student is graded. In other words, daily practice homework
may not be given a separate "Homework" grade but will be
considered practice and preparation for a similar GRADED EVENT
(project, oral presentation, essay, quiz or test).
How is Spanish AP different from lower level of Spanish?
In Spanish 1-3 the focus is on acquiring vocabulary and learning
the grammar structures (verb conjugations, etc.) to use the
vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on developing good language study
habits and using the language in context. Students will have
many opportunities to practice listening, speaking, reading and
writing.
The AP SPanish Language Exam is not a test of vocabulary or verb
forms. It is a test that measure how the student can do academic
tasks (like an essay or speech) in the target language. At the
AP level, students will be reviewing grammar and adding to their
vocabulary, but the FOCUS is on comprehension of authentic
written and audio materials and demonstrating that understanding
in both a written and spoken way. Similar to a college course,
homework may not be graded but helps the student to prepare for a
similar "Performance Task." These tasks are designed to be
similar to those activities on the AP Spanish Exam.
It is expected that the student will take the INITIATIVE to use
as much spoken Spanish as possible. Examples include social
greetings and conversations, ACTIVE participation in all
classroom activities and group disussions, both responding to
questions and asking questions about material not understood,
clarify or follow-up on the topic. The AP EXAM includes 2
speaking samples (informal and formal) and comprises a large
percentage of their overall AP Exam score.
To score well, a student needs to prepare by taking every
advantage of class opportunities to express themselves and
practice both vocabulary and advanced grammar. Students
should put as much effort into their speaking in class as they
might into a written essay or a chapter exam. If a student only
occasionally contributes to the class discussion or must be
called upon, they can expect a lower score in these areas of the
AP Language Exam and in the speaking portion of the class grade.
In class, the student should actively participate in a paired,
group or class activities - taking notes - using language
laboratory time to practice - demonstrating in both spoken and
written activities a desire to improve their langage skills by
taking risks (i.w., with complex grammar, new vocabulary or
idiomatic phrases).
For additional practice and to increase their AP score, the
student is strongly encouraged to use the suggested websites to
enhance their grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading skills
and take advantage to listen to, read and speak Spanish outside
of the classroom.
Where can I find Sra. Egnatz's Class Rules?
Look under the Resources - Printable Handouts.