Classroom Rules
What Spanish word does the teacher say to dismiss class?
adios
Name one required material for class.
Computer, headphones, notebook, pencil/pen, novel.
How many communication modes are practiced in class?
Three
One goal: use Spanish to communicate about what kinds of topics?
Familiar topics.
What should students do first when the bell rings?
Be in the classroom, in your seat when the bell rings.
Name one classroom rule about food and drink.
Food, drink, and gum are not permitted.
What should students do at their seat when the bell rings?
Get our their required materials and/or begin working on "Para empezar" silently and individually.
Give one example activity/resource the teacher uses to help you understand and apply the Spanish language.
Novels, songs, videos, authentic readings
What is our goal for you in this class?
To be able to use Spanish in your life to communicate with other people about needs, interests and desires.
After beginning "Para empezar", what does the class do next with the answers?
Review the "Para empezar" answers together and go over the agenda for the day.
If a student is late or not prepared, which rule could they be breaking?
Arrive on time with required materials
What is the daily starter activity called in Spanish?
"Para empezar"
Which mode involves speaking with classmates directly to exchange information?
Interpersonal
Name two writing or speaking activities you will do this year.
Present information; write complete sentences; ask and answer questions.
How will new material be presented in class?
Through authentic texts, songs, videos, etc.
List two consequences that may happen after a student receives warnings.
Conference between teacher and student; detention; parent contact; referral to Assistant Principal.
Where are homework assignments posted or distributed?
Google Classroom
What type of graded work shows students’ ability to communicate in all three modes?
Present information; write complete sentences; ask and answer questions
What is the goal of our class when it comes to reading?
Understand the main idea of what you have read given an appropriate text.
What three modes of communication will practice activities involve?
Interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational.
According to the rules, what three things must students do when turning in assignments?
Complete assignments on time, use complete sentences, and submit on Google Classroom.
Describe the sequence of classroom procedures from arrival to dismissal
Be in seat at bell → Begin "Para empezar" → Review answers and agenda → New material presented → Practice activities → Dismissed when teacher says "adiós."
Explain in one sentence why the class is conducted "almost exclusively in Spanish."
Because frequent use and exposure help you understand vocabulary and gain fluency through meaningful input.
Handling social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering questions is a goal for which mode of communication?
Interpersonal
Write all of the "procedimientos de la clase"
1) Be in the classroom, in your seat when the bell rings; 2) Begin working on your "Para empezar" silently and individually; 3) Review the "Para empezar" answers together and go over the agenda for the day; 4) New material presented through authentic texts, songs, videos, etc., requiring participation; 5) Practice activities involving the three modes of communication; 6) Homework assigned and class dismissed when teacher says "adiós."