Spanish 3 syllabus
Last updated May 25th, 2011 at 11:03 a.m.Spanish 3
2011-2012
Señora Simmons
Text: En Español 3 Cost: $56.31
Tutoring: Tutoring is available but you must make an appointment with me at least one day in advance of your session to allow me time to prepare.
Cheating: If a student is caught copying someone else’s work, then the discipline procedure will follow that found in the EPHS Student Handbook. A zero will be given on any graded activity and parents will be contacted on the first offense.
Georgia Performance Standards for Modern Languages Level III
The students:
MLIII.IP1A Express needs and desires.
MLIII.IP1B Share feelings and emotions.
MLIII.IP1C Exchange opinions and preferences.
MLIII.IP1D Give detailed descriptions.
MLIII.IP1E Give and follow detailed directions and instructions.
MLIII.IP1F Ask questions and provide responses on topics and events found in a variety of print and non-print sources.
MLIII.IP2A Participate in extended oral and written activities reflecting the present.
MLIII.IP2B Begin to participate in oral and written activities reflecting the future and past. MLIII.IP2C Exchange information through conversations, notes, letters, or e-mail on familiar topics.
MLIII.IP2D Use paraphrasing, some circumlocution, and body language to convey and comprehend messages.
MLIII.IP2E Begin to self-correct.
MLIII.IP2F Demonstrate Novice-High to Intermediate-Low proficiency in oral and written exchanges with respect to proper pronunciation, intonation, and writing mechanics.
MLIII.INT1A Identify main ideas and supporting details from a variety of sources.
MLIII.INT1B Understand culturally authentic materials and information.
MLIII.INT1C Demonstrate comprehension of current events and issues presented through print and electronic media.
MLIII.INT1D Follow instructions given in the target language.
MLIII.INT1E Understand simple connected discourse.
MLIII.INT1F Demonstrate Novice-High to Intermediate-Low proficiency in listening, viewing, and reading comprehension.
MLIII.P1A Summarize and communicate main ideas and supporting details from a variety of authentic language materials.
MLIII.P1B Produce brief oral presentations in the present with increasing proficiency, using visual and technological support as appropriate.
MLIII.P1C Write short, organized compositions in the present with increasing accuracy, using visual and technological support as appropriate.
MLIII.P1D Begin to prepare presentations in the past and future.
MLIII.P1E Demonstrate Novice-High to Intermediate-Low proficiency in oral and written presentations with respect to proper pronunciation, intonation, and writing mechanics.
MLIII.P2A Prepare and present culturally authentic poetry, skits, or stories.
MLIII.P2B Prepare and present original essays, poetry, skits, or stories in the target language.
MLIII.CU1A Participate in real or simulated cultural events.
MLIII.CU1B Discuss patterns of behavior typically associated with culture(s).
MLIII.CU1C Investigate the role of geography in the history and development of the culture(s) studied.
MLIII.CCC1A Understand the role of major contemporary and historical figures and events from the culture(s) studied.
MLIII.CCC1B Relate topics studied in other subject areas to those studied in the target language class.
MLIII.CCC1C Recognize how the viewpoints of people in countries where the target language is spoken are reflected in their practices and products, such as political systems, art, architecture, music, and literature.
MLIII.CCC2A Discuss the influences of events and issues on the relationships between countries where the target language is spoken and the students’ own culture.
MLIII.CCC2B Compare and contrast social conventions of the target cultures with the students’ own
culture.
MLIII.CCC2C Compare aspects of the cultures studied, such as language, clothing, foods, dwellings, and recreation, with the students’ own culture.
MLIII.CCC3A Demonstrate understanding that language and meaning do not transfer directly from one language to another.
MLIII.CCC3B Demonstrate understanding that vocabulary, linguistic structures, and tense usage in English differ from those of the language studied.
MLIII.CCC4A Extend target language skills and cultural knowledge through the use of media, entertainment, and technology.
MLIII.CCC4B Locate and use resources in the target language, such as individuals and organizations accessible through the community or the Internet, to reinforce cultural knowledge.
Grading Policy PCSS Policy Class percentages
100-90 A Informal Assessments 25%
89-80 B Formal Assessments 60%
79-70 C Final Exam 15%
69- F
Vocabulary: Vocabulary terms will be presented and concepts and definitions developed as the material is presented in class.
Unit 1 – When cultures collide…
GPS - IP1, IP2, P1, CU1, CCC2
Weeks 1-6
Classroom Activities:
Listening comprehension activities Reading comprehension activities
Writing activities Paired and small group work
Cultural comparisons
Language structures: adjective agreement, present tense, and present progressive tense
Unit 2 – Highlights in History
GPS – UP2,P1, INT1, CCC1, CCC2, IP1
Weeks 7-12
Classroom Activities:
Listening comprehension activities Reading comprehension activities
Writing activities Paired and small group work
Discussion of historical influences
Language structures: preterit vs imperfect tenses, expressions with hace
Unit 3 – En mi futuro (Your future plans)
GPS- IP2, P1, IP1, INT1, CCC3
Weeks 13-17
Classroom Activities:
Listening comprehension activities Reading comprehension activities
Writing activities Paired and small group work
The perfect mate Discussion of choosing a job/college
Complete job/college applications Mock interviews
Language structures: future and conditional tenses, si clauses, direct and indirect objects pronouns
Unit 4 – Fit is IT! (Health and Wellness)
GPS – CCC3, CCC2, IP1, INT1
Weeks 18-22
Classroom Activities:
Listening comprehension activities Reading comprehension activities
Writing activities Paired and small group work
Discuss current national health issues Discuss healthy/unhealthy habits
Language structures: regular subjunctive tense, double object pronouns
Unit 5 – Pack a bag! (Traveling abroad)
GPS – CU1, IP2, INT1
Weeks 23-28
Classroom Activities:
Listening comprehension activities Reading comprehension activities
Writing activities Paired and small group work
Make travel plans Discuss traveling abroad
Language structures: irregular subjunctive tense, subjunctive vs indicative moods
Unit 6 - What is in? (Fashion and media in the Hispanic world)
GPS – P1, CCC1, CCC4, INT1
Weeks 28-35
Classroom Activities:
Listening comprehension activities Reading comprehension activities
Writing activities Paired and small group work
Presentation on Mexico Command lab
Variety show project Carnival celebration
Language Structures: subjunctive with uncertainty, verbs like gustar, por vs para
**We will have one week of review for the Final Exam.**