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Rebecca Schrauwen Spanish Instructor Spanish 2, 3 & 4. Curriculum Night 2019-2020. Contact Information. Rebecca Schrauwen rschrauwen@birmingham.k12.mi.us Available during TUESDAY X-Block or After School most days
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Rebecca Schrauwen Spanish Instructor Spanish 2, 3 & 4 Curriculum Night 2019-2020
Contact Information Rebecca Schrauwen rschrauwen@birmingham.k12.mi.us Availableduring TUESDAY X-Block or After Schoolmostdays Studentsshould use my fusión page forhelpifthey are struggling OR workon extra VHL activities https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Domain/627 https://www.vhlcentral.com/
Classroom Structure & Activities • Collaborative Work • Continual Movement • Visual, Auditory, & Tactile Learning • 4 Cognitive Areas for Language Learning • Speaking • Listening • Reading • Writing
Spanish 2 • Focus on Basic Skills • Build on Abilities • Move from Basics & Current Time to Narrating in the two past tenses • Reading in the target language-interactive read alouds • Everyday Themes • Daily Routines, healthy habits and hygiene • Shopping and expressing preferences • Current and past activities
The more students read, the better they get at reading. Extensive reading (ER), is reading a lot of easy, enjoyable books. Reading slow might build specific skills, but reading fast builds fluency. Studies show that the more students read, the more motivated they are, the more vocabulary they have, and the better they become at speaking, listening, and spelling.
Spanish 3 • Focus on Intermediate Skills • Build on Abilities • Move from survival Spanish to more in depth conversations • READ in the target language • Everyday Themes 3A • Discuss everyday living around the house • The environment • City life, errands, advice and directions • Personal health and well-being
The more students read, the better they get at reading. Extensive reading (ER), is reading a lot of easy, enjoyable books. Reading slow might build specific skills, but reading fast builds fluency. Studies show that the more students read, the more motivated they are, the more vocabulary they have, and the better they become at speaking, listening, and spelling.
Spanish 4 • Focus on Intermediate skills • Build on current abilities and increase processing speed (listening/speaking/writing and reading) • Use a variety of tenses & Increase vocabulary • READ READ READ in the target language • Speak in longer sentences/paragraphs • Themes this Tri-Personal Relationships & Families through the generations
The more students read, the better they get at reading. Extensive reading (ER), is reading a lot of easy, enjoyable books. Reading slow might build specific skills, but reading fast builds fluency. Studies show that the more students read, the more motivated they are, the more vocabulary they have, and the better they become at speaking, listening, and spelling.
How to help your child study… • Flash Cards (Grammar & Vocabulary) • Metacognition of Grammar Topics • Direct Them to My Website • Under Teachers Tab on Groves Website • Remind them to use resources offered there • Suggest they attend x-block or a study session with a tutor here at Groves or on Saturdays at Berkshire to get extra help • Ask them about their homework/online textbook additional practice available
How students can improve… • Engage more in the lesson. (Actively participate and take advantage of available resources (teacher, classmates) during class time. Take the learning process seriously. Utilize the target language.) • Ask Mrs. Schrauwen more questions about concepts / expectations / direction of class. • Utilize downtime in the class to review notes / drill concepts / study vocabulary. • Utilize technology resources for drill practice (conjuguemos/quizlet/studyspanis.com) • Complete homework assignments-Watch Netflix in Spanish • Review fundamental skills from previous chapters / classes. • Study a little bit each night. (grammar and / or vocabulary)
Extra Support • National Honor Society Tutors • Media Center • Big Brother, Big Sister Cafe • Study skills/organization/time & stress management • Saturday School 9-11am at Berkshire • Upper Level Tutors • Honors Spanish 4 / AP Spanish • Request a Contact
New Make-up Test Schedule Testing Center Hours Wednesday & Friday Mornings-6:00-7:15 Room B-41 Tuesday & Thursday After School-2:55-4:10 Room B-41
Benefits of Learning a Language Research shows that those who learn another language are: • Better test takers • More knowledgeable about their native language • Superior problem-solvers • More appreciative of diversity • Able to have more career choices than people who only know one language
Request for supplies… • Looking to get rid of an old cell phone that has wifi capability??? We can use them for games like kahoot or quizlet live. • Hand sanitizer and Kleenex are always welcome here • Thank you for coming tonight! It has a been a pleasure working with and getting to know your children.
Gracias • Thank you for coming tonight! It has a been a pleasure working with and getting to know your children.