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Bienvenidos Spanish Level I Methacton High School Señora Laura Rosario

A few things:  Policies  Homework  Classroom participation

Agenda 1. Text and workbook 2. National Foreign Language Standards 3. Components of the new text 4. Communicative approach to Foreign language 5. Topics to be covered 6. Grading policy 7. website and online text 8. How to contact the teacher

Textbook  “Asi se Dice!” Level 1  Publisher- Glencoe-McGraw-Hill 2012  Students have an online textbook account as well as a hardcopy workbook  Teacher issues student password to retrieve online textbook and a wealth of online e-activities with E-studio  Workbook and Audio Activities

National Foreign Language Standards  The 5 C’s  Standard 1.1 Communication  Standard 1.2 Cultures  Standard 1.3 Connections  Standard 1.4 Comparisons  Standard 1.5 Communities  The textbook is aligned with the National Standards

Components of the Text  Audio component (CD)  Video component with running storyline and various cultural clips  Technology component including online access to the entire book, practice activities and games, and internet research activities online assignments and assessments  Authentic materials/literature/realia/possible future podcasts

Communicative Approach to Learning  Focus on :  Listening  Speaking  Reading  Writing  Culture  Students participate in real life situations using the target language

Topics to be studied  Days/months  Community  Weather  House/Chores  Food/Drink/Restaurant  Clothing/Shopping  Family Greetings/goodbyes Greetings/goodbyes School/school activities School/school activities Numbers Numbers Time/date Time/date Pastimes/sports Pastimes/sports Doctor’s visit Doctor’s visit

Grading Policy  Students will be graded on :  Tests  Quizzes, Writing, Projects  Communication  Homework

Interactive Web Site  Online textbook website:  Enter name and password  Choose chapter and section or  Enter key word from the chapter for additional practice and internet activities

Online Vocabulary Learning and Practice  website will be used for interactive online vocabulary learning and practice  Drills, e-flashcards, learning lists, test your knowledge (Parent friendly to help your child)  Extra credit through scatter and space race vocab activities

Contacting the teacher  Call Methacton School District (610) x  Best time to contact me 2:25 PM- 3:00 PM