Español 1 El 7 de agosto, 2015 Get una copia of the Syllabus! Again, if you go by a different name other than what is listed on the seating chart, let Blanton know!

Syllabus Review Binder Requirements Tentative Weekly Outline

GET SYLLABUS SIGNED! Get your syllabus signed ASAP! What are some things you all do to remember to get stuff signed? REWARD IF SIGNED BEFORE DEADLINE!

Syllabus Review Complete #1-11 on the Handout using your Syllabus!

Other Reglas Bathroom Breaks #12.) You will have three bathroom breaks throughout the 9 weeks – USE THEM WISELY! Do NOT ask to use the bathroom in an interruptive manner, such as in the middle of Señor Blanton speaking aloud to the class. Forgetting your binder, etc. will count as a bathroom break. #13.) Unused bathroom breaks will count as five points EACH on the Midterm/Final. The date of your bathroom break will be written beside your name on a roster sheet.

Other Reglas Tardiness 14.) Must be in class when the bell rings Must have note from another teacher or Mr. Blanton needs to receive a call if you are late due to their class. Here is the order of disciplinary actions: Warning 15.) 30 min. detention 45 min. detention 60 min. detention Etc.

Other Reglas Disruptions and Excessive Chatter 16.) Señor Blanton is a fan of talking at APPROPRIATE TIMES There is a time for speaking and a time for silence. There is also a way to speak to a neighbor in a non-disruptive manner. 17.) TALKING IS ENCOURAGED WHEN DOING GROUP WORK AND PRACTICING THE LANGUAGE.

Other Reglas Class Participation & Daily Work 18.) HARD WORK PAYS OFF When you all participate and work hard during class, it makes me want to reward you more often with “fun” activities. 19.) 15% of your grade AND it will make you do better on homework, quizzes, and tests. 20.) You will receive a grade EVERY DAY. 21.) It is 5 pts.

Symbols used to grade daily work 22.) A Absent/Not In Class T Tardy L Left Class Participated & Completed Class Work for the Day -1,-2,-3,-4 Did not Participate &/Or Did not Complete Class Work for the day * Excessive Talking/Disruptions D Disrespect &/Or Other Inappropriate Classroom Acts # Cell phone &/Or Electronic Device Without Permission Z Sleeping

Other Reglas Other Miscellaneous Reglas 23.) You cannot leave class early. Don’t ask to leave class for another class, library, etc. unless you have a note. (LEAVING CLASS WILL COUNT AS A BATHROOM BREAK!)

24. ) Do not ask me, “did we do anything yesterday 24.) Do not ask me, “did we do anything yesterday?” Of course we did something. Go to the Class Website, ask a companion, or look at the side table to know what you missed. ***: If we do activities in class you are responsible for them (in spite of Band, Field Trips, Chorus, Sports, etc.) ~Create your own example ***: Makeup Work/Late Work should be turned into the box on the left side of la clase. IT IS A ZERO UNLESS YOU HAVE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE OR LEGITIMATE EXCUSE FOR ITS LATENESS.

Other Reglas 25.) Use the final five minutes of class to handle grades, homework, or other questions. 26.) Graded work will be in the blue chairs, in the chair with your block!

Other Reglas Other Miscellaneous Reglas 27.) PENCILS: If you do not bring a pencil to class, an angel loses its wings. Bring a writing utensil to class, I do not have a tree farm and neither does BCHS. If you don’t have one, ask someone or REMEMBER TO BRING ONE. 28.) You must be INSIDE the classroom when the bell rings. 29.) Señor Blanton cannot give you a grade if he doesn’t know who did the work. 30.) WRITE YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING

Más If you miss a day, what are your responsibilities?

Preguntas What is my purpose as a teacher? What is my ideal class day?

Write # and your animal on your Syllabus. Must use the word the (el or la) with your animal… If ends in “o” use el (it is masculine) If ends in “a” use la (it is feminine)

Write the names of four cities in the U.S. that begin with “”the” – El … La … Los … Las … Give a rough translation of these cities using WordReference or Google Translator.