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| AP SPANISH LANGUAGE--BLOCKS 1/2/4
¡Bienvenidos! ¡Viva el español!
El propósito no es de repagar la bondad pero de pasársela a otros.
-----Julia Álvarez
La primera ley es la de la dignidad humana.
----Luis Sacerdote Olivares
EVENTS/ASSIGNMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. The course syllabus has been posted under the course info. link.
2. Hispanic Community Connections: when you complete an activity, please
turn in to me a brief Spanish description of the event, with proper
documentation and verification. Credit will be given during the 4th
9-weeks marking period.
3. Spanish Honor Society members: our school project for this year will
again be the tutoring program for any students in levels 1-4. See me if
interested.
4. International Travel information will be posted on the board across from
office 331. See the board if interested in travel opportunities.
5. Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept.-Oct.....more details forthcoming....
6. ¿Qué pasa? Festival: Sat., Oct.1. See me if interested in participating.
This is good community service work.
7. Spanish Club: I would like to encourage all students to be active mem-
bers of the club this year. Listen to announcements for upcoming events.
FIRST MEETING--SEPT. 20--LUNCH--ROOM 243!
8. Fall Festival: Friday, Sept.30, 4-8 PM. The Spanish Club will be
working on the plans for this year. See Sra. Welles if interested in
helping with the event.
9. Back-to-School/Parents'Night: Thursday, Sept.22, 6:30 PM. Encourage
a representative from your family to attend, as credit will be given!
HOMEWORK FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS:
1. 9/12-13/11: UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: review p.40-43, making sure that all
exs. have been completed and answers checked prior to class.
2. 9/14-15/11: TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: QUIZ ON CAPÍTULO 1 VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS-
PAGES 1-3!!
3. 9/19-20/11: UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: TEST ON REVIEW MATERIAL FROM THE PRE-
AP CLASSES, PAGES 1-30, GRAMMAR TOPICS ONLY....NO NEW VOCABULARY WILL
BE TESTED HERE!
MONDAY-TUESDAY, 9/12-13/11:
1. NOTE CHANGE: BRING UNA VEZ MÁS AND TRIÁNGULO WKBKS. TO CLASS TODAY!
2. BLOCK 2: Publicity forms, medical forms, review handbook areas
(attendance, property, supervision, bullying, Honor Code/Honor Council),
handbook test results.
3. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: p.1-3...finish discussion and review of all vocab.
expressions on these pages, with comprehension practice.
4. HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK: UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.....P.40-43.
5. UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: p.31-43...continue a discussion and review of the
past tenses...present perfect, imperfect vs. preterite...notes, examples,
previous homework exercises completed, new vocabulary expressions noted
on each page.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, 9/14-15/11:
1. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: QUIZ ON CAPÍTULO 1 VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS--PAGES 1-3!!
2. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: (to be done in class):
A. p.20...Conversaciones dirigidas...uno...Interpersonal Speaking
practice for the AP Exam.
B. p.8-10...Lecturas...uno-dos...Reading Comprehension practice for the
AP Exam.
FRIDAY, 9/16/11:
1. BRING TRIÁNGULO WKBKS. TO CLASS TODAY!!
2. TRIÁNGULO WKBK.:
A. p.4-7...Audios cortos y extendidos...Listening Comprehension practice
for the AP Exam.
HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY-TUESDAY, 9/19-20/11:
1. 9/19-20/11: UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: TEST ON REVIEW MATERIAL FROM THE PRE-
AP CLASSES, PAGES 1-30, GRAMMAR TOPICS ONLY....NO NEW VOCABULARY WILL
BE TESTED HERE!
2. I WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR THE SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS TO BE GIVEN IN MAY....(ON A FIRST-COME/FIRST
SERVE BASIS).
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AP SPANISH LANGUAGE TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, 9/6-7/11: FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!
1. Class rosters and introductions, check for student and parent signatures
on course syllabus (keep in front of notebook for reference), collection
of yellow MLWGS information cards (verify completed sections from home/
added information--text #, Spanish names, locker #, etc.).
2. Review of MLWGS opening day procedures and instructions: fire drills and
codes, moment of silence and pledge of allegiance, locker problems, class
schedules.
3. BLOCK 2: distribution of publicity release and over-the-counter medical
forms (return on 9/8), student handbooks not already received, registra-
tion packet forms (Bowman, Chappell), distribution of handbook test
information (test completed on-line by Sunday, 11PM...return p.99 with
code of conduct on 9/8).
4. Literatura y arte texts: initial student texts/verify text number.
5. PLEASE BRING YOUR UNA VEZ MÁS WORKBOOK TO CLASS TODAY:
A. Begin a review of the imperfect vs. the preterite: p.33-43......
notes, examples, previous homework exercises already completed,
new vocabulary expressions noted on each page.
6. AP EXAM/INTERPERSONAL SPEAKING WARM-UP ACTIVITIES....(GROUPS)....
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, 9/8-9/11:
1. BLOCK 2: collect any necessary forms/code of conduct-p.99 with signs/
registration forms.
2. Any locker problems? See Mrs. Bowman or Mr. Charles.
3. PLEASE BRING YOUR TRIÁNGULO WORKBOOK TO CLASS TODAY:
A. p.21: Conversaciones dirigidas...dos..initial practice with Inter-
personal Speaking, one of two oral components of the AP Exam.
B. p.1-3: HOMEWORK COMPLETION CHECK of all new vocabulary defined
from summer assignments....review/discuss/practice with all vocab.
expressions on these pages.
HOMEWORK FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS:
1. 9/12-13/11: UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: review p.40-43, making sure that all
exs. have been completed from previous homework plans.
2. 9/14-15/11: TRIÁNGULO WKBK.: QUIZ ON CAPÍTULO 1 VOCABULARY EXPRESSIONS-
PAGES 1-3!!
3. 9/19-20/11: UNA VEZ MÁS WKBK.: TEST ON REVIEW MATERIAL FROM THE PRE-
AP CLASSES, PAGES 1-30, GRAMMAR TOPICS ONLY....NO NEW VOCABULARY WILL
BE TESTED HERE!
NATIVE SPEAKER INTERVIEWS ESSAY: DUE DATE IS SEPT. 30.
Once you have completed your interviews and have organized your notes taken,
write a well-organized Spanish essay of no more than 2 typed pages explaining
and comparing the content discussed during the interviews. Essays must be
typed using Times New Roman and 12 font with appropriate margins and rules
discussed in English classes. In the essays use good transitional expressions
to connect your ideas, advanced grammar structures and syntax (namely, a
variety of verb tenses and new vocabulary expressions where applicable), and a
nice comparison and synthesis of content ideas and topics discussed during the
interview process. It is always good to use the subjunctive mood and various
forms of the imperfect vs. the preterite, as this demonstrates a higher level
of thinking in Spanish essays/written comprehension.
Please provide a cover sheet detailing the following information:
--The name(s) of the native speaker(s)
--Country of birth/other places lived
--Contact information…phone, address, e-mail, or place of work
--Specific dates, times, locations of interviews…(a log journal)
--Your Spanish name/English last name, date due, class name and block.
Dictionaries and any other help/references can be used…except no help from
another person. If you have any questions, please contact me by e-mail.
Remember that all work must be your own, and of very good quality. The Honor
Code and Pledge are to be followed.
FOR FUTURE PLANS: BEGIN THINKING ABOUT A SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRY (OR
COUNTRIES) THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHOWCASE IN MAY AFTER THE AP EXAMS HAVE
CONCLUDED. YOU MAY WORK IN PAIRS OR INDIVIDUALLY ON THIS PRESENTATION.
I ENCOURAGE YOU TO SELECT YOUR COUNTRIES ANYTIME NOW AS THE SELECTIONS ARE ON
A FIRST-COME/FIRST-SERVED BASIS. THE FOLLOWING RUBRICS WILL GIVE YOU THE
GUIDELINES FOR THE POWER POINT PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS: COUNTRIES OF THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD:
INSTRUCTIONS AND RUBRICS FOR GRADING: (BASED ON 100 POINTS: NOTE THAT THIS
GRADE WILL ACCOUNT FOR ALL OF THE TEST CATEGORY PERCENTAGE FOR THE 4TH NINE-
WEEKS, OR ROUGHLY 50% OF YOUR GRADE FOR MP4!)
1. 10 POINTS: AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE POWER POINT E-MAILED TO ME BY 8:30
AM ON MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012. THIS MUST BE THE FINISHED PRO-
DUCT OF YOUR PRESENTATION. ALSO INCLUDE A REFERENCE/SOURCES
PAGE, USING THE PROPER FORMAT TAUGHT IN ENGLISH CLASSES.
2. 5 POINTS: AN ORIGINAL/CREATIVE/COLORFUL INTRODUCTORY PAGE(S)/INTRO-
DUCTION TO THE PRESENTATION.
3. 5 POINTS: THE BASIC FACTS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE COUNTRY OR COUNTRIES.
THIS CAN BE ON THE POWER POINT SLIDES OR GIVEN TO STUDENTS
AS HANDOUTS. THIS PART CAN SHOW A BRIEF "VIRTUAL TOUR OF
THE COUNTRIES".
4. 10 POINTS: AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT CULTURAL ASPECTS OF THE COUNTRIES
RESEARCHED, WITH GOOD DETAIL AND EXPLANATION.
5. 5 POINTS: A GOOD INSTRUCTIONAL 30-MINUTE PRESENTATION TIME LIMIT...
NOTE: THOSE WORKING IN GROUPS MUST HAVE 15 MINUTES OF
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING.
6. 10 POINTS: APPROPRIATE GRAMMAR STRUCTURES FREE OF SPELLING ERRORS ON
EACH SLIDE OF THE POWER POINT PRESENTATION. IN OTHER WORDS,
I WANT A CLEAN, PROFESSIONALLY PRESENTED POWER POINT DOCU-
MENT.
7. 10 POINTS: INFORMATIVE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE PRESENTATION BY EACH INDIVI-
DUAL. I WANT TO SEE EVIDENCE OF PREPARATION AND KNOWLEDGE
OF/FAMILIARITY WITH TOPIC, USING NO NOTES EXCEPT THOSE
LISTED ON THE POWER POINT SLIDES. REMEMBER THAT I DO NOT
WANT JUST SIMPLY READING FROM THE SLIDES!
8. 5 POINTS: CREATIVE APPROACH TO CLASS INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT INVOLVE-
MENT. THIS INCLUDES ANY APPROPRIATE HANDOUTS THAT WILL
ENHANCE CLASS INTERACTION WITH THE PRESENTATION.
9. 10 POINTS: CLEAR/AUTHENTIC/FLUID SPANISH PRONUNCIATION WITH CONFIDENCE
IN VOICE QUALITY.
10. 5 POINTS: APPROPRIATE USE OF THE INDICATIVE VS. THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOODS
11. 5 POINTS: AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT VERB TENSES INCORPORATED BY EACH INDI-
VIDUAL DURING THE ACTUAL PRESENTATION.
12. 5 POINTS: OVERALL FLUIDITY IN GRAMMAR STRUCTURE AND SYNTAX DURING THE
ACTUAL PRESENTATION. THERE SHOULD BE VERY LITTLE PAUSE OR
"CHOPPINESS" DURING YOUR PRESENTATION, AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
OF GRAMMAR STRUCTURES LEARNED DURING YOUR STUDY OF SPANISH
WITH ME MUST BE EVIDENT!
13. 10 POINTS: THE ACTUAL HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT DEMONSTRATE STUDENT EN-
GAGEMENT/INVOLVEMENT/INSTRUCTION DURING THE LEARNING PROCESS.
14. 5 POINTS: AN APPROPRIATE CONCLUSION THAT SUMMARIZES THE GOALS OF THE
PRESENTATION. THIS SHOULD LEAVE US WITH A LASTING IMPRESSION
THAT WILL "ENCOURAGE US TO WANT TO VISIT THE COUNTRIES"....
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