Señora Gerber Español 7 & 8 Solon Middle School
B.S. in Spanish Education The Ohio State University Master of Education- classroom teacher John Carroll University Study Abroad Toledo, Spain San José, Costa Rica 16years Teaching (14 w/ Solon Schools) About me: enjoy spending time w/ my family, running, watching the Buckeyes and the Browns
Welcome to Spanish I High school course Will earn HS credit- ½ a credit earned in 7 th grade and ½ a credit earned in 8 th grade. Grade will appear on high school transcript Will earn 1 Foreign language credit toward graduation Introduction and Basic Skills
SKILLS BASIC: Speaking Listening Reading Writing Organization & Study skills
KNOWLEDGE Basic vocabulary Basic grammar Parts of speech (definition/identification/usage) Conjugation of verbs Cultural studies Food Clothing School Greetings Family Art/Music
Phone buddy/partners Sentence/paragraph writing Audio recordings of native speakers Lectures and note taking Spanish dictation Group recitation Individual recitation In-class writing activities Reading comprehension activities Reviewing daily homework Games for review, drill and practice Videotapes/ DVD Special projects Mini conversations and dialogues
EVALUATION 20% Practical Application Daily homework Class participation Small quizzes- Sra. Gerber 80%Summative Assessments These are all COMMON among the Spanish teachers 20% listening 20% reading 20% writing 20% speaking NOTE: In Parent viewer this will appear different than the other classes.
TEXT Spanish 7 & 8 EN ESPAÑOL and ancillary materials Each student was assigned a text the first week of school. This is to be kept at home for home use. A set of texts are provided for in class, daily use so students do not need to lug one to and from.
Additional Information ext or Please check FIS daily for important postings- TAREA, handouts/notes, En clase hoy nosotros… and up-coming assessments Help sessions/intervention/make ups: 8:05-8:30 T-F with advanced notice. Please sign up on back board. Usually Up- date gradebook after large grades or once a week