1. Español II Mr. Miga Teacher Website: http://bit.ly/MrMigaCHS
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2. Personal Information Education:
High School Diploma: Stevenson High School, Livonia, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and English Education: Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Master of Arts, Spanish Philology: St. Louis University, Madrid, España

3. Personal Information Study-Abroad Experience:
Denia, Spain: January - May, 2003
Madrid, Spain: summers
Travel Experience:
Assisted in two summer trips for students (Summer 2012, 2014)
Image: José María Cuellar, Flickr

4. Spanish II Curriculum Guided by national and state standards
Primary text: Humbach, Nancy, Sylvia Madrigal Velasco, Stuart Smith and John McMinn. Exprésate, Level 2. 1st ed. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.
Class set of texts
If need text, student needs to see me

5. Course Content and Objectives
By the end of the year, students will be able to:
•Read, write, talk, and listen using basic (memorized) Spanish phrases about self and immediate surroundings.
•Explain some basic facts about Spain, Mexico, Miami, Peru, and Argentina
•Talk about simple events in the past in basic writing and speaking.
•Understand the past tense in reading and listening.

6. General outline: First quarter: review and Capítulo 1
Second quarter: Capítulo 2
Third quarter: Capítulos 3-4
Fourth quarter: Capítulos 5-6

7. How will my child be assessed?
Students are assessed in the same way they learn the language…. through application of the vocabulary and grammar in real-life situations in the new language.
A district-wide, multiple-choice final exam will be administered.

8. Grading: Grades based on assessments
Practice will be reported in grade book but will be worth 0% of grade
No penalty for practicing and learning from your mistakes

9. Grading Levels
4: Mastery = Student can use and/or transfer knowledge to solve problems
3: Proficient = Student consistently demonstrates knowledge
2: Developing Proficiency = Student may demonstrate knowledge, but not consistently
1: Minimal or no evidence = Student did not complete assessment OR there is minimal evidence student demonstrates knowledge

10. Homework Practice will happen frequently in class and at home
These will still be reported in Parent Portal and Student Portal, but will be worth 0% of the grade.
0 / 5
Completing homework and in class practices is still expected and will help you recognize strengths and weaknesses as well as helping you to retain the information for the long term.

11. Redo’s Any student is allowed to redo an assessment
Redone assessment grades will REPLACE previous assessment grade, for better or for worse
Student will have choice of which part to redo (portions or all)

12. To Qualify for Redo
Student must have completed all homework and classwork
Complete an action plan approved by teacher prior to retake
Action plan must include some extra level of work to help student prepare (watched YouTube videos, made flash cards and studied frequently, extra help from teacher or tutor, etc.)
Provide proof of completion of action plan on day of retake

13. Attendance and make-up work:
I follow Livonia Public Schools’ policy regarding attendance
It is student’s responsibility to request make-up work. Missed assessments and other assignments must be made up after school in timely fashion.

14. Extra help/Extra credit:
I am available for extra help; please make an appointment to see me after school. Don’t wait if you are confused…come see me!
NO extra credit offered
Grades updated typically Friday or Monday for previous week
Calendar on website with major assessments

15. How can I help my child increase and maintain his/her proficiency?
Have your child read aloud to you in the new language
Encourage them to teach you and family members their new language on a daily/weekly basis
Let them watch a movie or TV show (Telenovela, international news) in the target language

16. How can I help my child increase and maintain his/her proficiency?
Let them use YouTube for authentic videos of songs and news (with caution about some content)
Use internet to do virtual tours of cultural places
Switch the electronic devices and applications to the target language i.e. video games, iTunes
Encourage them to use phrases, new language with multi-lingual peers & neighbors
Ensure your student studies frequently

17. Free Resources
Quizlet
Wordreference

18. “Thank you” I am here for YOU!