S PANISH I C OURSE S YLLABUS Sra. Rivera Room #349 (218)

A BOUT ME… I am originally from Puerto Rico. My dad served in the U.S. Army so we moved A LOT! I have lived in many states and then I have also lived and visited many countries abroad. I have 2 sisters, one lives in Brainerd, and my other sister lives in Wichita, Kansas. I am the middle child. I live in Brainerd but will be moving to Pillager shortly as we are finishing building our home. I have 4 children, Raymond is the oldest, he is in 11 th grade, Joseph is in 4 th grade, Anthony is in 2 nd grade, and Isabella is 3 years old. We also have a lab named Lady. In my free time I love to spend time with my family, camping, biking, swimming, etc. I especially love to travel to different places (not cold ones) and learn about different cultures.

W HERE DID I GO TO SCHOOL ? Like I had mentioned before, we moved a lot and I am so thankful for seeing all the places I had the pleasure of living in and visiting. I graduated H.S. from Leavenworth, Kansas. I began going to college at Kansas State University and later transferred to St. Cloud State University. I earned my Bachelor’s degree and several years later I returned to school to get my Master’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University. I love going to school and it truly has nothing to do with being a teacher. I just love to learn!

C OURSE D ESCRIPTION A year-long Course Language for Communication Historical, Geographical, and Contemporary Awareness Benefits of Completing the course with a “C” or better

G OALS Communication in a language other than English Knowledge and understanding of other cultures Develop insight into the nature of the language and culture

S UPPLIES PLEASE HAVE A SEPARATE 1 SUBJECT NOTEBOOK FOR ALL BELL RINGERS!

T OPICS WE WILL BE COVERING Etapa Preliminar: Hola, Bienvenidos Unidad 1 Etapa 1: Bienvenido a Miami Unidad 1 Etapa 2: San Antonio-Mis Amigos Unidad 1 Etapa 3: Los Angeles, Te presento a mi familia Unidad 2 Etapa 1: Un dia de clases Unidad 2 Etapa 2: Un horario dificil Unidad 2 Etapa 3: Mis actividades Unidad 3 Etapa 1: Me gusta el tiempo libre! Unidad 3 Etapa 2: Deportes para todos! Unidad 3 Etapa 3: El tiempo en el Yunque!

A SSESSMENT You will be graded on bell ringers, classwork, homework, quizzes, tests, listening activities, reading and speaking assignments, and projects. Please remember that homework is due the following day. You should be prepared when you come to class! If you turn in late assignments you will receive a “TARDE” stamp which means “LATE” in Spanish. These assignments will earn no more than 50% of the points possible.

G RADING Unlike previous years, grades will be calculated using the following weights: Tests and Quizzes (including Sem. 1 and 2 projects)....….30% Quizzes ……………………………………………..…………..20% Homework ……………………...………………………………20% Projects………………………………………………………….20% Participation (includes listening and speaking activities and daily bell ringers)………………………………..………….…10% Total Points……………………………………..…………….100% Any assignments, tests, or quizzes MUST be made up on time per the Student Handbook. All times must be prearranged with Ms. Rivera.

G RADE S CALE A A B B B C C C D D D F anything below a 60%

H ELPFUL W EBSITES Rivera’s webpage on the Pillager Website *Although this is a great site with many resources, I will not accept any work that has been translated by the internet. An occasional word is very different to an entire assignment. You will receive a zero if online translators are being used to complete assignments. *Plagiarism will not be tolerated. All sources must be cited!