En la clase
If you know in advance that you are not going to be in class, what should you do?
Talk with Srta. Cotto and create a plan for the content and work you will miss.
Do you need your own textbook?
No. If you would like your own to use at home you are welcome to check one out from our LMC.
How much is your daily work (speaking Spanish in class, homework, participation, etc.) worth toward your grade?
20%
¿Cómo se dice "I don't understand" en español?
No entiendo/comprendo
What is the cell phone policy?
They should be OFF and AWAY. The exception is when Srta. Cotto allows you to use your phone for a specific activity (like Quizlet or Kahoot!) in class.
What does it mean to be on time for class?
In your seat quietly writing a response to the "para empezar" activity
To get additional support in the class, what can you do?
Attend office hours
Peer tutoring during study halls in the Think Tank Center here at P2P. Ask me if you want to have a tutor!
The Lafayette Public Library offers free tutoring after school as well.
How much are assessments (tests, quizzes, projects) worth toward your grade?
80%
When are Spanish office hours?
Mondays from 3:15-4:00PM
How often should you be checking Infinite Campus?
Regularly every two weeks!
What do you need to do if you need to leave the classroom? (Hint: 4 steps!)
1. Ask, "¿Puedo ir al baño/a mi armario/a tomar agua?" 2. Sign out 3. Take the pass 4. Sign back in when you return and return the pass.
Can you use online translators for this class?
Absolutely not!
What is the maximum you will receive on late work?
50%
You should always (try to) speak with Srta. Cotto in _____.
¡Español!
What's the main/core grammatical concept that we'll learn in SPAN 20?
Past tense
How much Spanish are you expected to speak?
90-100% (even with classmates!)
What kind of sections of an assessment you can only retake?
You can only retake selected non-Level-I grammar sections of an assessment
If you are confused in class and need clarification, what is the question you should use to get help?
¿Puedo hablar en inglés?
Can you eat during class?
Only during the "para empezar" activity.
How can you be considered tardy in class? (two reasons)
By literally being late or not on you seat working on the anticipatory set (typically free writing) when the bell rings
Whats the name of the free APP-based language learning program suggested on the syllabus?
Duolingo :-)
What is the maximum you can earn on a reassessment?
80%
When do you need to return the Acknowledgement of receipt of the Syllabus to Srta. Cotto?
Tuesday, August 20th
Can you mention at least 4 of our Unit topics that were mentioned the first day of class?
Repaso de Español 1A/1B, 10
Las vacaciones
El arte y la comida
Las noticias
La niñez
Las celebraciones y fiestas
En el restaurante