Syllabus

This is a sample syllabus for a Spanish 1 class.  The main changes for different levels would be to raise the expectations listed in the "Course Objectives" section as appropriate to include speaking for a longer period of time and writing more words in a given time.  In addition, should a grammar requirement be necessary due to curriculum requirements, I would create an additional standard addressing this goal.

¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!

Welcome to Spanish Class!

Class Description: Spanish I is an introductory class stressing basic language skills and acquisition. The method we will be using is called Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling, TPRS®. Be prepared to listen, read, write, speak, sing, dance, and act in Spanish to learn the language effectively! In addition, we will be learning about other cultures that speak Spanish.

Classroom Rules:

1. Follow directions.
2. Be ready to begin when the tardy bell rings.
3. No put downs, name calling, or hate speech.
4. No swearing.
5. Bring pen, pencil, and notebook everyday.
6. Be respectful in the classroom.
7. No electronic devices unless I permit it.

Your Role During Class: LISTEN

• Look me in the eyes
• Involve yourself
• Show me when you get it and when you don’t
• Tune back in if you tune out
• Español
• No talking over others

Homework: In addition to nightly study and review (about 15 minutes/night) from their Interactive Notebooks, students are required to read in Spanish for a total of 30 minutes each week and record what they read in their Interactive Notebooks.  Students may split this time up and read whenever works best, and students may occasionally get to apply class time toward their weekly reading.  This can be completed independently or with others.  In addition, they may choose from a variety of sources, such as books, magazines, articles, and the internet and I have a class library for students to check out materials.  Anything read online must be printed out and included in the IN, and at least 20 minutes of reading must come from non-electronic sources. 

Class Materials: Every day you need to bring the following:

• 3-ring binder notebook with a pocket with 5 dividers
• Loose-leaf Paper
• Pencil and a colored pen
• Other supplies may be needed and will be announced.

Course Objectives: You will be evaluated based upon the following standards and each is worth 20% of your grade:

1. Comprehend spoken Spanish.
2. Comprehend written Spanish.
3. Write 100 words in comprehensible Spanish within 10 minutes.
4. Speak in Spanish for 30 seconds.
5. Be an excellent member of our class, including
• Regular attendance and participation
• Keeping an organized and complete notebook
• Completing practice and homework activities
• Enhancing your cultural knowledge

Absences and Tardies: You are responsible for the notes, vocabulary, work, quizzes and tests that you miss when you are gone. ALSO, you will need to write a 100-word story (200 for Spanish 2-4) in Spanish for each day that you are absent. The absence stories need to be handwritten on the story form and they are due by the end of the quarter. You will not be able to make up work for unexcused absences or tardies.

Bathroom Privileges: Please use the restroom before you come to class. However, if you need to use the restroom during class, you may ask permission and sign out on the clipboard to leave class.  Keep in mind that trips outside the class will be reviewed when assigning participation grades.

¡Buena suerte en la clase de español!

For information on the class, check out the class website at profabaros.blogspot.com