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Sra. Whisenunt (Sra. Whizz) Gate City High School __ sarah.whisenhunt@scottshcools.com __ 276.386.7522 (Planning 1:50-3:22) After school help textline: 276.690.9340 __ http://espanolgc.wikispaces.com __

= = =__**Class** **rules**__= 1. Respect others. If someone else is talking, you are not. During quizzes and tests you are not. During classroom work time you are talking about the work and not unnecessarily loud.

2. Respect property. Someone else’s personal property belongs to that person, not to you. Do NOT touch another student’s or teacher’s desk or personal items without permission. Do not treat classroom property such as desks, tables, bookshelves, electronic equipment, etc. as your own personal property. Do not horseplay with other students or classroom items.

3. Come prepared. __ Always __ have your binder/folder, notebook paper, and writing utensil. There may not always be extras available! Leave your backpacks in your locker—only bring what you NEED. Repeated offences will result in office referral. (You may store larger items in the room ONLY if I give you permission.)

4. Ask permission. (The worst I can say is, "No.")

5. No non-water beverages or food outside "la zonaestudiantil (student zone)." If you bring a food and/or drink to class, you must either put it in the designated student “zona” or put it out of sight. You will have to throw the food or drink away if you have it out in the classroom before or during class. Water and gum are permitted, as long as water is in a closable container and cleanliness is maintained in the classroom using both. Gum is not permitted during any speaking quizzes, skits, or oral presentations.

6. Use no more than TWO water or bathroom breaks a week. Students are allowed TWO water OR bathroom breaks a week unless there is an evident emergency. Students must notify me (or the substitute) upon departure and return. Other break permissions allowed (locker, other class) at my discretion.

7. Speak with courtesy. (No profanity, in English, Spanish, or any other language.)

8. Give it a try! Use of Spanish in class is expected AND required! Everyone makes mistakes–your __ best effort __ is all I expect

*Students must abide by all rules and regulations in the Scott County Schools Student Handbook.*

**__Student necessities__** __(If you are unable to get any of these items, please let me know!)__ --3-ring binder with pockets OR pocket portfolio folder with prongs --Loose-leaf paper --Pencils/ink pens—NO brightly colored ink!

--Access to the Internet (freely provided by the school) (OPTIONAL) Colored pencils/crayons/markers (Some homework assignments will require these materials, but I will have them available in class for use, either during class time or before class time begins.) (OPTIONAL) Spanish-English dictionary (Dictionaries are available for in-class use, and are available for students to sign-out to take home. There are several good (and cheap) options available, as well as the free dictionary website __http://www.wordreference.com/es__) Do not use translators!

The Gate City Middle/High Schools Spanish Department adopted the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) language proficiency guidelines. Students will know what proficiency ranking he/she receives with almost every assignment/assessment. Rankings derive from the ACTFL’s Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) levels. I have this information color coded for students in the classroom for quick reference. **Novice Low (Color code PURPLE) ** **Spanish 1 D/C, Spanish 2 F, Spanish 3 F ** __When I speak or write… __ • I can use short words and phrases. • I can be understood with difficulty. • my pronunciation and grammar are hard to understand. • I complete a little work. __When I read or listen… __ • I can recognize common words with clues and/or body language. __Examples of common phrases __ Yes (**Sí**), No (**No**), me too (**también**), I like (**Me gusta**)
 * __ Student grading and evaluation __**

**Novice Mid (Color code BLUE) ** **Spanish 1 B, Spanish 2 D/C, Spanish 3 F ** __When I speak or write… __ • I continue to use short phrases and add some sentences. • I can mostly be understood. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I tend to fall back on my English for words I don’t know. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I complete the bare minimum of my work. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When I read or listen… __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I understand common words and cognates. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I don’t need as many clues and/or body language. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Examples of common phrases __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Can I go to the bathroom? (**¿Puedo ir al baño?**), I like it a lot. (**Me gusta mucho.**), I talk with my friends. (**Hablo con mis amigos**.), I’m going to the park. (**Voy al parque.**)

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Novice High (Color code GREEN) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Spanish 1 A, Spanish 2 B, Spanish 3 D/C ** __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When I speak or write… __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can balance combining phrases and sentences. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can ask and answer simple questions. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can mostly be understood. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I know how to simplify so that I can be understood. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I complete the bare minimum of my work. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When I read or listen… __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I don’t get lost in complex sentences, but it’s hard to put more than one together. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Examples of common phrases __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What’s your favorite class? (**¿Cuál es tu clase favorita?**), I need to study for Spanish. (**Necesito estudiar para español.**), I eat the hamburger because it’s good. (**Como la hamburguesa porque es buena.**), Where do you go on the weekends? (**¿Adónde vas los fines de semana?**). **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Intermediate Low (Color Code YELLOW) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Spanish 1 A+, Spanish 2 A, Spanish 3 B ** __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When I speak or write… __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can handle straightforward tasks, describe, and elaborate a little. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can be understood! <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I complete most of my work. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When I read or listen… __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I understand several complex sentences, but I may miss something. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Examples of common phrases __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Can you tell me where ___ is? (**¿Puedes indicarme dónde está**__ **?**), I used to wear that flowery jacket over there all the time. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(Llevaba aquella chaqueta floreada todo el tiempo. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">), In my opinion…(**En mi opinión…**), What did you do last weekend? (**¿Qué hiciste el fin de semana pasado?**).

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Intermediate Mid (Color Code ORANGE) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Spanish 2 A+, Spanish 3 A ** __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When I speak or write… __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can narrate. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can handle all tasks, even in some complex situations. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can be understood at level, but I may have difficulty in more advanced <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">situations. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I complete all my work. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When I read or listen… __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I have less difficulty understanding all I read or hear. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Examples of common phrases __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What will you do after you graduate? (**¿Qué harás después de graduarte?**), In my opinion, it’s necessary that…(**En mi opinión, es necesario que…**), How was your trip? (**¿Cómo te fue tu viaje?**), I was walking when all of a sudden…(**Estaba caminando cuando de repente…**).

**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Intermediate High (Color Code RED) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Spanish 3 A+ ** __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When I speak or write… __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can narrate in any time frame, often at length. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can ask and answer thoughtful questions. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I stay at this level most of the time. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">When I read or listen… __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• I can handle advanced situations. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Examples of common phrases <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">If I were a millionaire, I would… (Si fuera un millonario, haría…), There was a delay and I need to change my ticket. (Hubo un retraso y necesito cambiar mi boleto.), What purpose does machismo/marianismo have in our society today? (¿Qué sirve machismo/marianismo en nuestra sociedad hoy?), What does Frida Kahlo’s art mean to you? (¿Qué significa el arte de Frida Kahlo para ti?)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Grading **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Students take this __required__ assessment at the end of the nine weeks grading period, as mandated by Scott County Schools.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">10% Nine Weeks Test **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Students engage in completion of student objectives for each unit. They receive a sheet from me with each objective outlined and suggestions on how to complete each objective task. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--When the student demonstrates the knowledge to complete a certain objective, he/she receives a stamp/sticker/check from me on the sheet. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Students turn in the objectives sheet by the end of every unit. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Students who lose an objectives sheet during the unit may receive another one that is BLANK and must be REDONE in order to receive credit.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">10% Objectives **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Students receive a list of homework assignments at the beginning of each unit with a set deadline, drawing from the world outside of class. Examples include social media, streaming videos, Hispanic products in stores, online resources, and cell phone resources. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Students have many options on homework and do not have to complete them all. However, the overall grade comes from completion of a set amount. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Students may ask to do an assignment of their own choosing, pending approval from me. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; line-height: 1.5;">--Once a student completes an assignment, he/she receives a stamp from me. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Homework is usually on the back of the unit objectives sheet. Students who lose the homework sheet may receive another one that is BLANK and must be REDONE in order to receive credit. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Students needing access to materials may communicate with me for additional help and/or alternatives.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">25% Assignments **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">--Other assignments include sentence writing on specific vocabulary within a unit, notebook checks (4), and other work at my discretion.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Students have at least one speaking/conversational, writing, and/or reading assessment in the areas of grammar/vocabulary/culture per unit. This is to prepare for the end of unit assessment. We will practice in each of these areas to complete objectives and assignments before they take pre-assessments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">20% Pre-Assessments **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Students have one per unit, covering speaking, writing, reading, and culture. Other assessments include interpersonal or presentaional speaking on prepared topics and others at my discretion. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Projects are related to units' contents or special discussions in class.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">35% Assessments and Projects **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Technology is a big part of students’ lives today! Throughout the semester, students will watch streaming videos, tapes, DVDs, ranging from short clips to full length movies. We will also listen to music from CD recordings, from online videos, or streaming online radio. We will also take from social media resources, as well as, sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to look at what native Spanish speakers are posting about material we study. Media shown, heard, and used has administrative approval and relates to Spanish Standards of Learning. Students also can use technology for some assignments/class activities at the teacher’s discretion, in accordance with Scott County Schools use of personal electronic devices procedure in the Student Handbook. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">I am more than happy to accommodate students with limited technology access within and outside of class for all assignments that call for it.
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Special notes and provisions __**