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From Middle to High School
Class meets 4 times per week @ 90 minutes per class.
Class lasts 4 months.
Accelerated pace = increased homework and frequent assessments
Absences = 2 (MS) classes missed
Inside the High School Classroom
Students are expected to remain in their seats. Hold onto items to thrown out or given to another
student until the end of class. Avoid distracting class if it is absolutely necessary to
get up to fetch a tissue or sharpen a pencil.
Students are expected to respect the teacher and each other. No talking when teacher/student is speaking to class No conversations with other students during lesson Students are expected to address the teacher and
classmates with a respectful tone.
Inside the High School Classroom
Students are expected to manage their time and their learningDon’t miss instructional time to use
bathroom, get drink, etc. – plan ahead.Listen to explanation of homework and ask
questions for clarification.Bring all materials, including textbook, to
class.Move efficiently and quietly between
activities and/or classroom to language lab.
Classwork and Homework
Vocabulary: practice activities (textbook, workbook, on-line) and quizzes
Grammar: practice activities (textbook, workbook, on-line) and quizzes
Reading: short passages with comprehension questions
Listening/Speaking: language lab, skits, presentations
AdditionalAssessments
Projects: make a video, prepare a presentation, other
Unit tests – including writing, speaking, listening, reading, and culture
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Cumulative (Final) Exam – last week of semester, including writing, speaking, listening, reading, and culture
Grading
10% Homework
10% Class participation/speaking Spanish in class/lab
20% Written expression (grammar/vocab quizzes, writing assignments)
20% Oral expression (skits, presentations, interviews, etc.)
20% Reading comprehension (short passages with questions)
20% Listening comprehension (audio exercises, quizzes, tests)
Daily Homework assignments = 10 points.
Late homework = maximum of half-credit.
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Consult grades on-line
www.engrade.com
www.engrade.com/bmarat
Student & Parent Access
1. Your flyer contains your name, your secret Engrade Access Code, and the URL where you can sign up for an account.
2. With your Access Code, go to the URL listed, enter each those codes, and create a username/password combination.
3. Use your username and password to log in anytime and see your classroom information on Engrade.
Materials
•spiral notebook for notes and pocket folders for handouts OR
•binder for notes and handouts
•plenty of paper
•pencils and pens – obviously!
•white board marker
•highlighter
Make-ups & Extra Help
Absences
check for homework on the class website
all homework is due upon return (1 day’s grace per day missed)
any quizzes, tests, assessments that you have missed must be made up within a week
it is very important to be present, especially on days when you are making a presentation!
Extra Help
after school most days – please sign up
Useful Websites
www.cohassetk12.org http://spanish-ii-i.cohasset.chs.schoolfusion
.us http://spanish-ii-h-m.cohasset.chs.schoolfu
sion.us class documents, messages useful links links to music, videos, etc.
www.maratspanish.wikispaces.com Activities done in class Activities for Homework Fun Spanish stuff
Practice
www.phschool.com Textbook companion site (Realidades 2) Vocabulary and grammar exercises, Reading practice
www.quia.com Grammar and vocabulary Activities, games, and exercises for grammar and
vocabulary
www.quizlet.com flashcards and vocabulary games – fun and effective!
Listen Speak Read
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/fun Spanish activities
www.voicethread.comsite where you can record your responses
to an image or slideshow
Create
www.xtranormal.com to create animations
www.prezi.com to make interactive presentations
www.animoto.com to make presentations with images and music
Guatemala – April 2011
Home Stay • One-on-One Language Study • Tourism
Gracias
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