Spanish 4 Mrs. Ríos

About me: 22nd year at BRHS Have taught levels 1-AP Have a Master’s Degree in Second Language Acquisition Studied in Spain Enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends *My husband is Puerto Rican Have 3 boys: 12, 9 and 7

Remind.com *Join the Remind group for your child’s class to receive notices and reminders.   *Text to 81010.     

Enter the following codes: 1st period- @bg6hk3 2nd period- @ek724 4th period- @9h6ge8 6th period- @6ab98 8th period- @8d32a Then send the message to enroll.

FIELD TRIPS *usually around 4 per year *Play/museum visit *great way to connect with culture and language

We will… Polish the four basic language skills Review major grammar points Learn new tenses Expand knowledge of Spanish and Hispanic culture and geography through study of literature and authentic materials (FIELD TRIPS!) Realidades for grammar Speak mostly in Spanish

Phoenix 2 categories: Homework-10% Assessments-90% * Z=a zero until it is made up and graded

Absolutely not allowed out during class unless used for an activity! CELL PHONES Absolutely not allowed out during class unless used for an activity!

Verb Conjugation Quizzes (VCQ) About 1 every 6 classes 10 verbs New forms added throughout year 501 Spanish Verbs book highly recommended REQUIRES MEMORIZATION Formations and meanings Students given blank quiz when we start Imperative to keep up!

Grammar Explanations given in class Practice concepts Subjunctive heavy year (present and past) mood Writing and reading Uses and forms of verb tenses Verb sequencing and appropriate verb use

Grades Tests, quizzes, presentations, homework, class work, participation Total points earned/total points possible Extra credit vocab.lists Please follow your students progress on Phoenix; Login frequently and discuss with your child

Homework Every night Written Homework Written or studying On BRHS website Written Homework 100% complete for credit when checked for completion not accuracy Homework quizzes for accuracy

Make Up Work Check my website on the BRHS webpage to read the policies and procedures/expectations

Extra Help NHS tutors Private tutors Websites such as studyspanish.com, website for the textbook (link on my website)

Mrs. Ríos kim.rios@lcps.org 571-252-2300 This entire PowerPoint is on the BRHS website under Faculty then Rios, Kim