Classroom Routines
This Spanish phrase is the first activity you do silently when the bell rings.
"Para empezar"
Translate to English: "Novela"
Name one of the three modes of communication used in class.
Interpretive, interpersonal, presentational
According to the syllabus, is food allowed in class?
No!!!
What type of book will the class read together and students will also choose for personal reading?
Novels
Where should you be and what should you have ready when the bell rings?
In the classroom, in your seat with required materials
Translate to English: "Audiofonos"
Headphones
Which mode involves listening and reading to understand Spanish?
interpretive
What single Spanish word dismisses you from class?
adios
Name one benefit of reading Spanish listed in the syllabus.
improve your fluency, acquire vocabulary, decrease stress, have fun
What online platform does the teacher use to post homework?
Google Classroom
What does "cuaderno" mean in English?
Notebook
Which mode is practiced when you speak with a partner to ask and answer questions?
interpersonal
Give one rule about behavior toward others.
Respect others / respect their property
Where will students select or receive homework assignments?
Google Classroom
Name two items listed under "Required materials."
Computer, headphones, notebook, pencil or pen, novel
Translate to Spanish: "notebook and pencil"
"cuaderno y lápiz"
Give an example classroom activity that practices presentational mode
Any activity where you are speaking and writing something that is prepared in advance by 1 person to be presented to someone or a group of people.
What kinds of sentences should you use when completing work?
complete sentences.
Give one goal related to reading listed in "Metas de la clase."
"Understand the main idea of what you have read given an appropriate text."
What is the class dismissal cue Señora Payne uses.
adios
What does "honestidad académica" mean? Give a one-sentence English explanation.
Academic honesty; you should do your own original work and list resources you consulted
Explain in one sentence why using all three modes helps you learn Spanish.
Using interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes builds comprehension and speaking by giving many ways to practice and show understanding
List the sequence of the first two consequences if a student breaks a rule.
1) Warning and redirection; 2) Conference between teacher and student
Explain how reading in Spanish helps you learn vocabulary
Reading lots of Spanish helps you learn new words because you see them again and again in real sentences.