¡Bienvenidos! (Welcome) 8th grade Spanish – Spanish 1 Mrs. Udell

Señora Udell sudell@commack.k12.ny.us

Extra Help Tuesdays after school Room C-8 ¡Hola! “While You Were Out” Box!

Contact Me sudell@commack.k12.ny.us E-mail is the best way to contact me.

Topics to be covered... Community Earning a Living Meal- Taking Shopping Travel Environment

How will the students learn Spanish this year? Communicative Approach Interpretive, Presentational, and Interpersonal Activities MYP- Statements of Inquiry Authentic Culminating Assessments Student Centered Learning

Grading Policy Assessments/Homework 80% Classwork/ Participation 20%

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We are going to review the rubric that will be used to grade your child’s progress this year! There are 5 Parts: All are worth up to 4 points each for a total of 20 points, or 20% of your Quarter Average. 1. Preparedness 2. Participation 3. Assignment Completion 4. Engagement 5. Behavior

Preparedness 4 3 2 1 Is consistently prepared with proper materials from the start of class Is consistently on time for class Is usually prepared with proper materials from the start of class Is usually on time for class Is occasionally prepared with proper materials from the start of class Is rarely prepared with proper materials from the start of class Is occasionally late for class

4 3 2 1 Participation Rarely volunteers and participates Consistently volunteers and participates respectfully and constructively Consistently makes comments that are relevant and help move the conversation forward Consistently incorporates or builds off the ideas of others Usually volunteers and participates respectfully and constructively Usually makes comments that are relevant and help move the conversation forward Usually incorporates or builds off the ideas of others Occasionally volunteers and participates respectfully and constructively Occasionally makes comments that are relevant and help move the conversation forward Occasionally incorporates or builds off the ideas of others Rarely volunteers and participates Rarely makes comments that are relevant and help move the conversation forward Rarely incorporates or builds off the ideas of others

Assignment Completion 4 3 2 1 Consistently completes assignments in a thorough and timely manner Consistently completes work after absence   Usually completes assignments in a thorough and timely manner Usually completes work after absence   Occasionally completes assignments in a thorough and timely manner Occasionally completes work after absence   Rarely completes assignments in a thorough and timely manner Rarely completes work after absence  

Engagement 4 3 2 1 Consistently contributes to a positive learning environment in group and whole class settings Is consistently an attentive and thoughtful listener who takes notes without needing prompting Consistently asks for and accepts feedback and uses it constructively   Exhibits interest and enthusiasm Usually contributes to a positive learning environment in most settings Is usually an attentive and thoughtful listener Usually takes notes without needing prompting Asks for and accepts feedback and usually uses it constructively Occasionally contributes to a positive learning environment Is occasionally an attentive and thoughtful listener Occasionally takes notes, but only when prompted Occasionally asks for and accepts feedback Often exhibits interest and enthusiasm Rarely contributes to a positive learning environment Is rarely an attentive and thoughtful listener Rarely takes notes, even when prompted Rarely asks for and accepts feedback Occasionally exhibit interest in and enthusiasm

Behavior 4 3 2 1 Is consistently engaged from start of class period Is consistently on task and self-directed in both individual and group settings Consistently follows school and classroom policies Is consistently respectful and mindful of others         Is usually engaged from start of class period Is usually on task and self-directed in both individual and group settings Is occasionally engaged from start of class period Is rarely on task and self-directed, particularly when working in groups Most often follows school and classroom policies Is most often respectful and mindful of others         Is rarely engaged from start of class period Is rarely on task and self-directed when working individually or in groups Occasionally does not follow school and classroom policies Is not always respectful and mindful of others