Español 5 Instructor: R. Martinez Contact information:

Benefits of Foreign Language Study 1. To increase global understanding 1. To increase global understanding 2. To improve employment potential 2. To improve employment potential 3. To increase native language ability 3. To increase native language ability 4. To sharpen cognitive and life skills 4. To sharpen cognitive and life skills 5. To improve chances of entry into college or graduate school 5. To improve chances of entry into college or graduate school 6. To appreciate international literature, music, and film 6. To appreciate international literature, music, and film 7. To make travel more feasible and enjoyable 7. To make travel more feasible and enjoyable 8. To expand study abroad options 8. To expand study abroad options 9. To increase understanding of oneself and one's own culture 9. To increase understanding of oneself and one's own culture 10. To make lifelong friends 10. To make lifelong friends

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1. Practice language actively 2. Do homework conscientiously 3. Identify your learning style 4. Maximize your language exposure 5. Spend time on task 6. Break study time into smaller chunks 7. Learn vocabulary effectively 8. Communicate with your instructor To be successful in a Foreign Language Class:

Español 5 This course is a continuation of level 4 and its goal is to prepare the student for college work. Students may opt to pay the reduced tuition fee to SUNY, Albany, and, upon successful completion of the course, receive 3 college credits for the course which can then be transferred to the college of choice. This course is designed for students who are seriously interested in continuing the study of Spanish as a major or minor in college. Completion of this 5- year sequence will take the place of the two 3-year elective sequences required for a Regents diploma. This course is a continuation of level 4 and its goal is to prepare the student for college work. Students may opt to pay the reduced tuition fee to SUNY, Albany, and, upon successful completion of the course, receive 3 college credits for the course which can then be transferred to the college of choice. This course is designed for students who are seriously interested in continuing the study of Spanish as a major or minor in college. Completion of this 5- year sequence will take the place of the two 3-year elective sequences required for a Regents diploma.

Course Expectations: Español 5 Attendance (Students are expected to follow School District’s Attendance Policy) Attendance (Students are expected to follow School District’s Attendance Policy) Be on time Be on time Make up work immediately after absence Make up work immediately after absence Homework will be assigned at least 3 times a week. Homework will be assigned at least 3 times a week. Exams (Chapter Tests/Quizzes, a Midterm, a Final Project, **UHS Credit, Final Exam Exams (Chapter Tests/Quizzes, a Midterm, a Final Project, **UHS Credit, Final Exam

Required Course Materials: Pasajes. McGraw-Hill Publishing, 2006—will be provided by the department. Textbook must be kept covered. Pasajes. McGraw-Hill Publishing, 2006—will be provided by the department. Textbook must be kept covered. 3 Ring Binder: four sections— Vocabulary, Grammar, Literature, Culture 3 Ring Binder: four sections— Vocabulary, Grammar, Literature, Culture 1 Memory Stick—USB attachment for computers 1 Memory Stick—USB attachment for computers Paper back readers will be used and provided by the teacher throughout the year. Paper back readers will be used and provided by the teacher throughout the year.

Description of Course Components: Homework/Daily Class Grade Homework/Daily Class Grade Reading Comprehension (Students will read a brief passages and answer questions about the material, choose the correct response, complete the sentence, identify the main idea, respond in complete sentences, etc.) Reading Comprehension (Students will read a brief passages and answer questions about the material, choose the correct response, complete the sentence, identify the main idea, respond in complete sentences, etc.) Listening Comprehension/Language Lab (Students will write out what the instructor says, choose the correct answer or respond in writing or orally to oral questions.) Listening Comprehension/Language Lab (Students will write out what the instructor says, choose the correct answer or respond in writing or orally to oral questions.)

Description of Course Components: Cont’d Grammar (Students will practice grammatical structures explained in class and then will be asked to write or choose the appropriate form, fill in the blank, complete the sentence, etc. Formats will be similar to those found in the textbook.) Grammar (Students will practice grammatical structures explained in class and then will be asked to write or choose the appropriate form, fill in the blank, complete the sentence, etc. Formats will be similar to those found in the textbook.) Vocabulary (Students will be expected to produce the appropriate Spanish words in context.) Vocabulary (Students will be expected to produce the appropriate Spanish words in context.)

Description of Course Components: Cont’d Culture (Students will experience culture through reading, movies, current events articles, videos Culture (Students will experience culture through reading, movies, current events articles, videos Content Questions (Study Guides) regarding video episodes or audio materials viewed/listened to in or out of class Content Questions (Study Guides) regarding video episodes or audio materials viewed/listened to in or out of class Compositions (Students will write one or more short compositions on topics associated with course material.) Compositions (Students will write one or more short compositions on topics associated with course material.) Journal Entries (Students will be expected to make one journal entry per week.) Journal Entries (Students will be expected to make one journal entry per week.)

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