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Spanish 10

Spanish 10. Ms. Colorado’s Class. Introduction. Welcome! Sign in Sheet Handout Packet Optional Student Info Sheet Teacher Introduction. Classroom Philosophy. EVERY child brings something to the class that increases our knowledge. We celebrate our differences!

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Spanish 10

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  1. Spanish 10 Ms. Colorado’s Class

  2. Introduction • Welcome! • Sign in Sheet • Handout Packet • Optional Student Info Sheet • Teacher Introduction

  3. Classroom Philosophy • EVERY child brings something to the class that increases our knowledge. We celebrate our differences! • Hard work and effort make everything possible. • Creativity is stifled by bullying: we respect our peers. • We are a team: we learn collaboratively and we gain from each other. • We are part of a larger world: our learning reflects that! • We take pride in being responsible for our actions. • We set the bar high… because no one rises to low expectations! • We LIVE the mission: Collaborate to Innovate, Together Succeed!

  4. Curriculum and Goals Major Topics Goals • Literary Analysis and Language • The Short Story • The Novel • Poetry • Drama • Making Spanish FUN and approachable! • Reading comprehension • Analyzing and learning to love Spanish literature • Emphasis on critical thinking, speaking and writing skills • Improved fluency and vocabulary • Understanding the Latin American Context • Real life tie- ins: Making it all relevant!

  5. Reading List Short Stories Novel Drama Poetry • Short Stories: Cortazar, Borges, J. Rulfo, Poniatowska, Britton, Justo Arroyo, Jorge Thomas • El Ataud de Uso • El Ahogado • El Fusilado (E. Endara) • Poetry: Marti, Dario, Vallejo, Ibarbourour, Neruda, M. O. De Obaldia, R. Sinan, Jose Franco, Tobias Diaz.

  6. Assignments Reading Comprehension Understanding Writing Critical Thinking Active Learning • Reading! • Class discussion or Socratic Circle Participation • Literary analysis questions (Class and Home) • Reading quizzes • Essays and writing projects (Class and Home) • Interactive class projects: Bringing it all to life! • Exams

  7. Assessment Grading Weights What I look for? • Classroom assignments – 30% • Writing – 15% • Quizzes – 20% • Participations – 10% • Exams– 25% • Growth • Effort • Understanding • Follows rubric guidelines • Teamwork • Follows instructions

  8. Rules and Discipline GUIDELINES CONSEQUENCES • Respect of teacher, classmates, property • Speaking on turn • Personal responsibility (Timeliness and Organization) • Late Work Policy • Off task warning • Student – Teacher Talk • Verbal Warnings (2) • Detention • Parent – Teacher Conference • Administration - Parent

  9. Communication lines are - OPEN!! The Website mscolorado.wordpress.com Email: vcolorado@balboa-academy.org vcolorador@gmail.com School Contact: 302-0035 Need to Schedule a Conference? Please email me 

  10. My child… Will be/Was absent: Needs additional help… • If an absence is scheduled, please let me know. • Remind your student to check for assignments they missed or assignments that they know are due while they are absent. • They will have one week to complete assignments they missed as of their first day back. • MAKE UP DAY: Tuesday 3-4pm. • Please encourage them to approach me for help! • I can schedule additional time after school or they can join me on Tuesdays. • Encourage them to try their best and work hard… Dragons thrive when they give their all!

  11. QUESTIONS? THANKS FOR COMING!

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