Warm up: Please answer: Why do you want to learn Spanish?

Target: I can explain the evaluation process for this class. I can greet people properly. Activities: Read and discuss some important information. Learn how to greet and say goodbye in Spanish.

Who wants to learn Spanish?

What you need to know about the class…

What exactly is this course? This course is: A challenging high school course that follows the rigorous pace. Requires higher level of maturity, self responsibility, and critical thinking. This course is NOT: An introductory course to foreign language A middle school level course An appropriate course for students who are fully bilingual in Spanish/English. Native Speakers Course is available in high school Students are encouraged to take another foreign class in high school

What to expect in class… Students use the language authentically, communicating in real-life situations from the beginning of the course. They learn the sound system and basic grammar and vocabulary, primarily through use of the language in meaningful contexts. All basic skills of the language are learned: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on communication in interpersonal situations. Culture is an integral part of the course.

National, State, & PWCS Standards/Goals of Foreign Language (“The 5 Cs”) Communication: Communicate in languages other than English. Cultures: Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures. Connections: Connect with other disciplines and acquire information. Comparisons: Develop insight into the nature of language and culture. Communities: Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.

“Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. Communication is the central goal of all WL classroom and instructional experiences in PWCS.” 8

What is “proficiency”? Proficiency - what an individual can do with a language; the ability of an individual to perform in an acquired language. It is a functional ability to do meaningful things with language; using the language in real-life situations. Such as: Greeting your teacher appropriately Reading an from a pen pal Writing a pen pal about your family Discussing weekend plans with a friend It is not solely knowledge about language!  Grammar and vocabulary are the means to communicate  Accuracy is important, but it is not the “end goal”

Proficiency is…. … the ability to use language in real world situations in a spontaneous interaction and non-rehearsed context

How will you be assessed? PWCS WL uses mostly performance-based assessments for summative or unit and semester exams. Students are assessed in the same way they learn the language…. through application of the vocabulary and grammar in real-life situations in the new language.

Performance is…. … the ability to use language that has been learned and practiced in an instructional setting and is within familiar contexts and content areas.

What are the realistic expectations in the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing a second language for you at the end of each year of language study? NOVICE (Level 1) ADVANCED (Levels 4-5) INTERMEDIATE (Levels 2-4) SUPERIOR Low Mid High Mid Low High Mid Low

Specific content to be covered Students will explore and study themes of Personal and Family life, School Life, Social Life, and Community Life. The textbook is just a resource. We will not follow the same order. We will work with thematic units making sure we cover all the material needed at this level. By the end of the year, students should be at the novice–high or approaching the intermediate level of language proficiency. Students will know dozens or even hundreds of words, phrases, can order meals, be polite, ask and answer simple questions about familiar topics, tell time, and other simple tasks. Quantity and Organization of language expands Isolated words Words and phrases Individual sentences Strings of sentences Connected sentences

Proficiency at the end of Spanish I Novice Level Students are able to speak and write using short sentences that contain learned words and phrases. They are able to understand the target language when it is spoken in short, simple phrases and sentences. They are able to read brief texts with comprehension. Comprehension is further enhanced when the spoken language and written text are supported by visual cues and gestures Intermediate level Students are able to participate in simple conversational situations using sentences and groups of sentences. They can create with the target language by combining and recombining learned phrases and words. They can write simple messages, read authentic texts dealing with familiar topics, and understand the main ideas when listening to conversations dealing with familiar topics or themes

Grading Policy Unlike traditional classes, most of assessments are performance based. That means students will demonstrate or show what they know and can do in the language. Grading Speaking/Listening Activities Class Work Quizzes Projects Tests Late work policy? There should be No late work.

Important information: There will not be a midterm this year, but the final test will be the same test for all PWCS Spanish level 1 students. It will be an IPA test. (Instructional Performance Assessment) Recommendations for placement will be made at the end of the 1 st semester. Student placements will be reevaluated at the end of the year. It is recommended that students maintain a letter grade of “B” in level 1 to ensure success in level 2. Final Test is 10% of your grade.

Materials needed for class: In class: A separate composition notebook for daily class work (vocabulary and language structure) Pencils, Pens, Highlighters, Color Pencils, Scissors, Glue At home: School Fusion (Resources placed by the teacher) and the Multimedia Blog to practice writing. Use educational webpages like Follow the Instructional Calendars. DO NOT use any translator. Use your knowledge and skills to practice.

Successful students… Attend class regularly Are prepared for class (mentally, academically) Complete assignments the day they are given Check School Fusion website very often Are active and on task during class time Ask questions and seek help Are willing to take risk (speaking in Spanish, sharing ideas) Are open minded and accept diversity Think outside the box Persevere even when things are challenging

Let’s get started!!!

Los saludos y las despedidas en español

¡Hola!

¿Qué tal?

Buenos días, Señor Santos.

Buenos días, Señorita Rivas.

¡Buenas noches!

¡Buenas noches!

Hasta mañana, María.

Hasta mañana, Juan. Te veo.

Hola, Rosa. Qué bueno Verte!

Hola, Héctor. ¡Qué bueno verte otra vez! Cuídate.

Estoy así, así ¿Y tú cómo estás?

Estoy bien. Te veo más tarde.

¿Cómo te llamas?

Me llamo Margarita.

Es un placer conocerla señorita. mucho gusto.

Hola amigo. ¿Cómo te va?

Hola amigo. Estoy muy mal.

Estoy tarde. Te veo pronto.

Hasta luego. Estoy de prisa.

Buenas tardes señora Lopez. ¿Cómo está usted?

Estoy muy bien,Gracias. ¿Y usted cómo está?

Hola Luis.

Hola Lola. Te veo en la tarde. Adiós.

Hola ¿Qué tal? ¿Cómo estás? Buenos días Buenas tardes Buenas noches Adiós Te veo Hasta luego Hasta pronto Hasta mañana Hasta la vista Es un placer Mucho gusto El placer es mío Estoy muy bien Estoy muy mal Estoy asi, asi VOCABULARIO