Here is the syllabus for AP Spanish 4.
SPANISH 4 Course Syllabus, 2014
Señor Hanson
Contact Information: Voicemail: 742-2811; Extension: 2434 or e-mail [email protected] I check both my voice and my e-mail several times daily and I will correspondence within the same day.
Introduction: Welcome to AP 4/5 Spanish class. Learning a foreign language is a wonderful experience and I am excited that you have decided to continue with your Spanish studies. This class is specifically designed to provide the students with the structure, rigor and skills to take and pass the College Board AP Spanish Language and Literature examinations.
Scope, Sequence and Pacing: This is an Advanced Placement class and the pacing and work loads are intense. In AP 4/5 we will cover units one through 12 this school year of our textbook and units 1-4 in our workbook (AP 4 only). We will cover units one through six in our text and units 1- 4 in our workbook before the break with a cumulative first semester final. AP Spanish 5 will cover the 1st 12 stories in Abriendo Puertas Tomo: 1 during the first semester. During the second semester, AP 5 will cover the remaining stories and selected poems. During the second semester we will cover the remaining chapters and focus on the specific skills needed to take and pass the AP Language exam. For both AP 4/5, there will also be an AP-like final that will cover all material covered throughout the course.
Note to AP 4 students: taking the College Board AP examination is not required but it is worth 10% of your total grade.
Goals and Objectives: Improve Spanish proficiency while supporting the standards for foreign language. The four language modalities (speaking, reading, writing and listening) will be practiced every class and an emphasis will be placed on effective oral communication and written communication. Foreign language standards to be covered: 1 Communication, 2 Cultures, 3 Connections, 4 Comparisons, and 5 Communities.
Materials: Textbook/workbooks: AP 4 – Abriendo Puertas; lenguaje, Sendas Literarias and AP Spanish; Preparing for the Spanish Language Examination. AP 5 Abriendo Puertas; lenguaje, Sendas Literarias and Abreindo Puertas Tomo:1. In addition, one composition notebook (100 sheets; 9 ¾ X 7 ½ ). Students are to bring these daily along with a notebook, pen, pencil, etc. Students not coming to class prepared will be marked tardy.
Structure of Class: Every class will be started with a warm-up activity. Warm-ups will be checked for completion and accuracy. Lessons for the day will be taught with the objective of mastering all necessary skills and knowledge for passing the respective College Board AP examinations. Participation is both voluntary and non-voluntary. Spanish is the target language and students will lose participation points for not communicating in Spanish
Grading Policy: Class grades will be based on the percentage of the total points possible during the semester. There are roughly 1000 (there could be more or less points) points during the semester. The percentages are as follows: Journal 50%, tests, quizzes and homework 30% and participation 20%. A student must be present to participate.
Assessments: There will be many assessments throughout the course of the semester and year. We will have a final at the end of each semester which will include everything covered previously. I will assessment frequently. Some will be oral, some will be written, some will be scheduled, some will be unannounced (pop quiz). There are no make-up tests/quizzes. If a student misses a test, the next test will be worth double. If that test is missed, the student will receive a zero for both tests.
Homework: Homework is an important part of the class. It reinforces everything that we learned in our daily lesson. It is the responsibility of the student to get any missing assignments due to absences. Most homework will be done in the journal, however, some homework assignments will be turned in. If a student misses class, it is their responsibility to get make-up work. The student will have one day upon his or her return to receive credit for missed work. I check all make-up work in my class at lunch. Homework can be turned in one day late for half credit. If a student has an unexcused absence, he or she will not be allowed to make up work.
Classroom Expectations: Show respect towards other students and teachers at all times. No gum chewing in class. No food/drink; water is allowed. Come to class prepared, on time and ready to work. Be in your seat and ready to work before the bell rings; those not seated before the bell rings will be marked tardy. 1 tardy = warning, 2 tardies = classroom detention (10 min), 3 - 4 tardies = departmental detention (30 min), 5 tardies = referral. Active participation and a positive attitude are essential to be successful. Students are expected to speak in the target language.
Parent and Student signature:
Señor Hanson
Contact Information: Voicemail: 742-2811; Extension: 2434 or e-mail [email protected] I check both my voice and my e-mail several times daily and I will correspondence within the same day.
Introduction: Welcome to AP 4/5 Spanish class. Learning a foreign language is a wonderful experience and I am excited that you have decided to continue with your Spanish studies. This class is specifically designed to provide the students with the structure, rigor and skills to take and pass the College Board AP Spanish Language and Literature examinations.
Scope, Sequence and Pacing: This is an Advanced Placement class and the pacing and work loads are intense. In AP 4/5 we will cover units one through 12 this school year of our textbook and units 1-4 in our workbook (AP 4 only). We will cover units one through six in our text and units 1- 4 in our workbook before the break with a cumulative first semester final. AP Spanish 5 will cover the 1st 12 stories in Abriendo Puertas Tomo: 1 during the first semester. During the second semester, AP 5 will cover the remaining stories and selected poems. During the second semester we will cover the remaining chapters and focus on the specific skills needed to take and pass the AP Language exam. For both AP 4/5, there will also be an AP-like final that will cover all material covered throughout the course.
Note to AP 4 students: taking the College Board AP examination is not required but it is worth 10% of your total grade.
Goals and Objectives: Improve Spanish proficiency while supporting the standards for foreign language. The four language modalities (speaking, reading, writing and listening) will be practiced every class and an emphasis will be placed on effective oral communication and written communication. Foreign language standards to be covered: 1 Communication, 2 Cultures, 3 Connections, 4 Comparisons, and 5 Communities.
Materials: Textbook/workbooks: AP 4 – Abriendo Puertas; lenguaje, Sendas Literarias and AP Spanish; Preparing for the Spanish Language Examination. AP 5 Abriendo Puertas; lenguaje, Sendas Literarias and Abreindo Puertas Tomo:1. In addition, one composition notebook (100 sheets; 9 ¾ X 7 ½ ). Students are to bring these daily along with a notebook, pen, pencil, etc. Students not coming to class prepared will be marked tardy.
Structure of Class: Every class will be started with a warm-up activity. Warm-ups will be checked for completion and accuracy. Lessons for the day will be taught with the objective of mastering all necessary skills and knowledge for passing the respective College Board AP examinations. Participation is both voluntary and non-voluntary. Spanish is the target language and students will lose participation points for not communicating in Spanish
Grading Policy: Class grades will be based on the percentage of the total points possible during the semester. There are roughly 1000 (there could be more or less points) points during the semester. The percentages are as follows: Journal 50%, tests, quizzes and homework 30% and participation 20%. A student must be present to participate.
Assessments: There will be many assessments throughout the course of the semester and year. We will have a final at the end of each semester which will include everything covered previously. I will assessment frequently. Some will be oral, some will be written, some will be scheduled, some will be unannounced (pop quiz). There are no make-up tests/quizzes. If a student misses a test, the next test will be worth double. If that test is missed, the student will receive a zero for both tests.
Homework: Homework is an important part of the class. It reinforces everything that we learned in our daily lesson. It is the responsibility of the student to get any missing assignments due to absences. Most homework will be done in the journal, however, some homework assignments will be turned in. If a student misses class, it is their responsibility to get make-up work. The student will have one day upon his or her return to receive credit for missed work. I check all make-up work in my class at lunch. Homework can be turned in one day late for half credit. If a student has an unexcused absence, he or she will not be allowed to make up work.
Classroom Expectations: Show respect towards other students and teachers at all times. No gum chewing in class. No food/drink; water is allowed. Come to class prepared, on time and ready to work. Be in your seat and ready to work before the bell rings; those not seated before the bell rings will be marked tardy. 1 tardy = warning, 2 tardies = classroom detention (10 min), 3 - 4 tardies = departmental detention (30 min), 5 tardies = referral. Active participation and a positive attitude are essential to be successful. Students are expected to speak in the target language.
Parent and Student signature: