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About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
Ms.Raschella is a graduate of St. John’s University, where she earned a B.A. in Spanish. She began her teaching career at Brooklyn College Academy and also taught at Fontbonne Hall Academy. She is a member of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, where she serves on the New York Metropolitan Chapter Board of Directors. Prior to coming to Cathedral, she attended the University of Puerto Rico studying secondary education. At Cathedral, she teaches all levels of Spanish, Study Skills, Fine Arts and Health.

Mission Label:


Mission
SPANISH I: In Spanish I, the basic skills of learning a language are introduced: listening, speaking reading and writing, as well as a cultural awareness of the Spanish speaking people. The language is presented through aural-oral drills, vocabulary, situational dialogues and directed writing based upon a measured grammatical progression. The culture of the language is taught in conjunction with the language. Cultural material is integrated so that the students gain an awareness of the different cultures of the Spanish speaking world. SPANISH II: This course begins with a review of Spanish I and follows the same standards. There is a development of conversation through dialogues, situational vocabulary and models. There is a increased concentration on grammatical structures (especially verbs), vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. An ongoing teaching of Spanish culture is an important part of this course. SPANISH III: This course continues with the grammatical structure of second year Spanish. An emphasis is based on oral communication, linguistic skills and literature. Students take part in more challenging conversations and build communications skills necessary for daily life. Literature is introduced through short stories and brief dramatic dialogues.