1. 6to. grado
Español

2. Block schedule this year.
What are we doing?
“Bridging year” – we make sure that students build up enough vocabulary and feel comfortable with the basics of the grammar in preparation for the first half of Spanish I in 7th grade
Block schedule this year.

3. Textbook / Online Support
Using the 7th grade book – we will take it easy
– textbook website
Grammar and vocabulary is posted on my webpage and given to your child as a handout.
No workbook

4. School Website RESOURCES
Vocabulary and grammar for each chapter WILL be posted on my page (not password protected)
Additional resources include typing in Spanish, grammar basics, and link to an online dictionary
DO NOT USE ONLINE TRANSLATORS unless you are able to teach the grammar to your child!

5. 20% quizzes and 25%homework →1 day late receives only 75% credit
Grading/Homework
35% tests
20% quizzes and 25%homework
→1 day late receives only 75% credit
→2 days late 50%
→3 days late 0
→Completion grade: credit given
20% Participation

6. Grading
I do not offer extra credit opportunities as I expect my students to always put forth their best effort.
Only exception – for all tests – students can submit the chapter’s self-check quiz and receive an additional 5 points added to their test grade.

7. Grading (cont)
Homework is assigned once a week – announced in class; students write it down in planner; posted in Middle School Homework Central
Study guides are always provided for tests (the study guide is the test!)
I go easy on the materials and homework the first quarter
Encourage your child not to wait until the night before the test to review!

8. Conversations are graded as classwork.
Grading (con’t)
Each student is assigned a conversation partner to allow your child to practice the language structure with someone who is at about the same level.
Conversations are graded as classwork.
Encourage your child to review vocabulary and/or grammar on non- homework days

9. About myself Born in Spain; raised in Puerto Rico
Product of Catholic schools through college
Began teaching Spanish about 13 years ago
I have two adult children; both graduated from St. Theresa