Syllabus
What materials will you be asked to bring each day?
● Folder
● Mejor Amigo
● Charged iPad
● Pencil
(Sometimes) wired headphones
What should you do if you have a question or want to share something?
Raise your hand (levanta la mano)
*speak solo en Español
*stay on task
*return to your seat when finished
When preparing for an activity where we are able to get up and move around, what should you do?
*Wait and listen for the instruction to begin (levantense)
*Make sure you have all materials to complete the activity
*Push in your chair
Yay! We are going outside to complete an activity. Where is our usual spot?
By the front entrance in between the giant benches.
What proficiency level should you be at by the end of Spanish I?
A. Novice low
B. Novice mid
C. Novice high
B. Novice mid
*this means you can use lists, you know 25-50 words, you can introduce yourself and others, you are not creating many unique sentences
Where should you be and what should you be doing by the time the bell rings to start class?
Be in your seat working on the Para Comenzar
True or false: you can line up at the back of the classroom to wait for the bell to ring
False! Space is limited. After packing up, you may stand by your seat.
What should you do when the timer goes off for the para comenzar?
Apples Up
Pause conversations
Prepare to say the date and weather
You are working with a partner on a project. However, after a few class periods of work time, you notice they are not pulling their weight and you are doing all of the work! What should you do?
1. Talk to them and see why they are not contributing
2. If it's a matter of understanding, support them
3. If it's something else, talk to Profe. Swinney to come up with the best solution
What is the first thing you should do if you are absent?
Check Canvas. EVERYTHING is included -- not just assignments
You need to use the restroom during class! How and when should you make a pass?
Create an e-hall pass and raise your hand
*1 person can leave the room at a time
*You will also have to ask in Spanish
*during independent work time
How do we treat the classroom materials?
With respect!!!
If they are not shown respect, they will not be used.
What will Profe. Swinney do when she needs to get the group's attention?
Count down from 5 in Spanish
We are a few weeks into the unit and you are not understanding the learning targets very well. What would be a good idea for extra practice?
Come in during MTSS to practice and receive support from Profe. I have many many resources.
When is the last day Profe. Swinney will accept work?
The last day of the semester
Wait until it’s work time
* raise your hand if you need help!
How do we leave our area when the bell rings at the end of class?
All items are put away, desk and floor are clean, chair is pushed in
The bell is about to ring but you are still all the way down the hall! What should you do?
Take the L and walk into class tardy. Do not run to try to make it in time.
You are done with your work early! What should you do?
Continue practicing Spanish! This could be logging onto Duolingo, Quizlet, etc!
The proficiency standards are correlated with the four modes of communication. What are they?
speaking, listening, reading, writing
What is the frase or palabra secreta?
A word or phrase you must say when entering the classroom.
Sometimes there is a question you must answer
Oh no! You forgot something in your locker. Can you make a pass and go get it? Why or why not?
Probably not! The expectation is that you come to class prepared.
How do we turn in assignments?
Take a picture of all sides of your paper. Submit pictures to Canvas.
You need to look up the translation of word that you don't know. What resource will you use?
Word Reference
Google Translate = el enemigo