1. Welcome to Spanish I! Señorita Kristi Lentz
Please:
Sign in and take a copy of LinguaFolio.
Take a seat near the center.
Introduce yourself to someone and tell them about your experiences in learning another language.
¡Muchas Gracias!

2. Agenda: 10 minute session
Srta. Lentz intro (1 min.)
Language Learning Philosophy (3 min.)
Grading (1 min.)
Spanish at Home (3 min.)
Questions (1-2 min.) – Please make an appt if wish to talk further.

3. Introduction: Señorita Lentz
How I Learned Spanish
Travels
Educational Background
Why I Teach Spanish

4. Language Learning Philosophy
90% target language instruction / comprehensible input
Gestures, props, pictures; known words, cognates
Students need to watch closely and be here every day!
Students mostly comprehend at this stage, with some limited (one word, short phrase) output
“Affective Filter”:
How you feel determines whether or not the new concepts enter your long-term memory.
Importance of positive outlook, physical activity, fun, interaction in class community.
Z + 1 = every day we build one step farther
Research: Krashen

5. Grading
scale for assignments and quizzes: ask your student 
Need to go “above and beyond” (show critical thinking and creativity) to get a 4 (A)
All quizzes can be retaken for full credit. Language learning is a journey!

6. Spanish at Home “Experiencias Culturales” assignment
“Teach Your Family” log
Student binder = their permanent, self-made textbook
LinguaFolio = lifelong language tracker
Music, movies, conversations, websites, real media
Class website link in student syllabus
English movies with subtitles in Spanish, or vice versa
Music in Spanish (Pandora internet radio)
Converse with Spanish-speakers in your social circle

7. Questions?