2. 2012-2013 Señora Gerber Español 7 & 8 Solon Middle School

3. B.S. in Spanish Education The Ohio State University Master of Education- classroom teacher John Carroll University Study Abroad Toledo, Spain San José, Costa Rica 16years Teaching (14 w/ Solon Schools) About me: enjoy spending time w/ my family, running, watching the Buckeyes and the Browns

4. Welcome to Spanish I 2012-2013 High school course Will earn HS credit- ½ a credit earned in 7 th grade and ½ a credit earned in 8 th grade. Grade will appear on high school transcript Will earn 1 Foreign language credit toward graduation Introduction and Basic Skills

5. SKILLS BASIC: Speaking Listening Reading Writing Organization & Study skills

6. KNOWLEDGE  Basic vocabulary  Basic grammar  Parts of speech (definition/identification/usage)  Conjugation of verbs  Cultural studies  Food  Clothing  School  Greetings  Family  Art/Music

7. Phone buddy/partners Sentence/paragraph writing Audio recordings of native speakers Lectures and note taking Spanish dictation Group recitation Individual recitation In-class writing activities Reading comprehension activities Reviewing daily homework Games for review, drill and practice Videotapes/ DVD Special projects Mini conversations and dialogues

8. EVALUATION 20% Practical Application Daily homework Class participation Small quizzes- Sra. Gerber 80%Summative Assessments These are all COMMON among the Spanish teachers 20% listening 20% reading 20% writing 20% speaking NOTE: In Parent viewer this will appear different than the other classes.

9. TEXT Spanish 7 & 8 EN ESPAÑOL and ancillary materials Each student was assigned a text the first week of school. This is to be kept at home for home use. A set of texts are provided for in class, daily use so students do not need to lug one to and from.

10. Additional Information  440-349-7757 ext. 5325 or agerber@solonboe.orgagerber@solonboe.org  Please check FIS daily for important postings- TAREA, handouts/notes, En clase hoy nosotros… and up-coming assessments  Help sessions/intervention/make ups: 8:05-8:30 T-F with advanced notice. Please sign up on back board.  Usually Up- date gradebook after large grades or once a week