1. Srta. Custis

2. Let’s brainstorm! Warm-up: Why take Spanish? On your warm-up sheet: -Write your name -Write the date (9/2/2014) -In English, list 5 reasons why a person would take Spanish: 1. ________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________

3.  Graduated from Salisbury University & la Universidad de Málaga with 2 undergrad degrees:  Spanish  Communication  Graduated from Salisbury University with Masters in Education, +30 credits  Teach College and High School Spanish  Teach Technology courses in Web design  Play soccer  Love to paint  MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!

4.  Spain (2007)  Portugal (2007)  Qatar (2011)  Nepal (2011)  England (2013)  Italy (2013)

5. Rules Expectations Grading Important Issues Discipline

6.  Be on-time:  In your seat and materials out when the bell rings  When the bell rings, work on your warm-up  Warm-ups are a part of your classwork grade  The teacher, not the bell, dismisses you at the end of the period

7.  This is Spanish class! You must attempt to use the language and what you learn… I want to hear you speak and see you write in Spanish!  Be creative with your work… BE AUTHENTIC  Be respectful of your surroundings:  Your environment  Your teachers  Your classmates  Yourself!

8.  Your grade is weighted:  Tests/Quizzes50%  PBTs30%  Classwork/Homework20%  Cheating:  You must do your own work – cheating on a test/quiz/PBT results in a zero  Plagiarism:  Using words that you have not learned  Online translating word-for-word  Using native speakers to do your work  Notebook: this helps keep you organized!  Warm-ups  Notes/Classwork  Homework  Tests/Quizzes/Project information

9.  Bathroom breaks  Every so often, not everyday!  Absences/Make-up work  It’s up to YOU!  Find a buddy in the room (discuss outside of class, not in class)  Check the make-up work bin  Make an appointment with me afterschool

10.  You are expected to behave properly in class  If, however, you choose to act inappropriately and unbecoming of a respectable young adult, you will also choose to accept full responsibility for your actions.  Consequences: I run a tight ship!  1 st offense = verbal warning  2 nd offense = teacher/parent/student meeting  3 rd offense = detention  4 th offense = office referral

11. Text @mscusti to 410-202-0306

12. Let’s brainstorm! Warm-up: Why take Spanish? On your warm-up sheet: -Write your name -Write the date (9/2/2014) -In English, list 5 reasons why a person would take Spanish: 1. ________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________

13.  Libro de la clase

15. ¿Cuál es tu película favorito? ¿Cuál es tu deporte favorito? ¿Quién es tu héroe? ¿Qué te gusta hacer? ¿Cuál es tu libro favorito? ¿Cuál es tu caricatura favorita? ¿Cuál es tu animal favorita? ¿Cuál es tu clase favorita? ¿Quién disciplina en tu casa? ¿Cuál es tu color favorito? ¿Cuál es tu músico favorito? ¿Cuál es tu videojuego favorito? ¿Cuál es tu app favorito? ¿Qué profesión quieres? ¿Cuál es tu lugar favorito? ¿Cuál es tu tiempo favorito? Find 16 different people in the room to answer each of the following questions. Ask in Spanish (it is just repetition!) Answer in English (you don’t have the Spanish yet!)

16. What is you favorite movie? What is your favorite sport? Who is your hero? What do you like to do in your free time? What is your favorite book? What is your favorite cartoon? What is your favorite animal? What is your favorite subject? Who disciplines in your house? What is your favorite color? Who is your favorite musician? What is your favorite videogame? What is your favorite app? What profession do you want? What is your favorite place? What is your favorite weather? Find 16 different people in the room to answer each of the following questions. Write their name & answer. Ask in Spanish (it is just repetition!) Answer in English (you don’t have the Spanish yet!)

17. Find who has the following… Write their name in the blank. Ask in Spanish (it is just repetition!) – Pronunciation is not a big deal right now! Helpful hints: cumpleaños = birthday hermana = sister casa = home

19. Animal Artista Bicicleta Concierto Curioso Dinosaurio Dragón Elefante Famoso Hipopótamo Inteligente León Lógico Nervioso Piano Pirata Restaurante Secreto Sofá Tomate Tráfico Turista Voleibol

21.  Think of 5 questions you might want to ask in Spanish while in class. Write your questions in English down on a ½ sheet of paper to turn in tomorrow. i.e. – Do you have colored paper?  Return signed syllabus by Friday  Get binder ready  Sign up for Remind 101Remind 101