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From Middle to High School

From Middle to High School. Class meets 4 times per week @ 90 minutes per class. Class lasts 4 months. Accelerated pace = increased homework and frequent assessments Absences = 2 (MS) classes missed. Inside the High School Classroom. Students are expected to remain in their seats.

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From Middle to High School

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  1. From Middle to High School • Class meets 4 times per week @ 90 minutes per class. • Class lasts 4 months. • Accelerated pace = increased homework and frequent assessments • Absences = 2 (MS) classes missed

  2. Inside the High School Classroom • Students are expected to remain in their seats. • Hold onto items to thrown out or given to another student until the end of class. • Avoid distracting class if it is absolutely necessary to get up to fetch a tissue or sharpen a pencil. • Students are expected to respect the teacher and each other. • No talking when teacher/student is speaking to class • No conversations with other students during lesson • Students are expected to address the teacher and classmates with a respectful tone.

  3. Inside the High School Classroom • Students are expected to manage their time and their learning • Don’t miss instructional time to use bathroom, get drink, etc. – plan ahead. • Listen to explanation of homework and ask questions for clarification. • Bring all materials, including textbook, to class. • Move efficiently and quietly between activities and/or classroom to language lab.

  4. Classwork and Homework • Vocabulary: practice activities (textbook, workbook, on-line) and quizzes • Grammar: practice activities (textbook, workbook, on-line) and quizzes • Reading: short passages with comprehension questions • Listening/Speaking: language lab, skits, presentations

  5. AdditionalAssessments • Cumulative (Final) Exam – last week of semester, including writing, speaking, listening, reading, and culture Projects: make a video, prepare a presentation, other Unit tests – including writing, speaking, listening, reading, and culture

  6. Grading 10% Homework 10% Class participation/speaking Spanish in class/lab 20% Written expression (grammar/vocab quizzes, writing assignments) 20% Oral expression (skits, presentations, interviews, etc.) 20% Reading comprehension (short passages with questions) 20% Listening comprehension (audio exercises, quizzes, tests) • Daily Homework assignments = 10 points. • Late homework = maximum of half-credit.

  7. CConsult grades on-line www.engrade.com www.engrade.com/bmarat

  8. Student & Parent Access • Your flyer contains your name, your secret Engrade Access Code, and the URL where you can sign up for an account. • With your Access Code, go to the URL listed, enter each those codes, and create a username/password combination. • Use your username and password to log in anytime and see your classroom information on Engrade.

  9. Materials spiral notebook for notes and pocket folders for handouts OR binder for notes and handouts plenty of paper pencils and pens – obviously! white board marker highlighter

  10. Make-ups & Extra Help Absences • check for homework on the class website • all homework is due upon return (1 day’s grace per day missed) • any quizzes, tests, assessments that you have missed must be made up within a week • it is very important to be present, especially on days when you are making a presentation! Extra Help • after school most days – please sign up

  11. Useful Websites www.cohassetk12.org • http://spanish-ii-i.cohasset.chs.schoolfusion.us • http://spanish-ii-h-m.cohasset.chs.schoolfusion.us • class documents, messages • useful links • links to music, videos, etc. www.maratspanish.wikispaces.com • Activities done in class • Activities for Homework • Fun Spanish stuff

  12. Practice www.phschool.com • Textbook companion site (Realidades 2) • Vocabulary and grammar exercises, • Reading practice www.quia.com • Grammar and vocabulary • Activities, games, and exercises for grammar and vocabulary www.quizlet.com • flashcards and vocabulary games – fun and effective!

  13. Listen  Speak  Read http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/ • fun Spanish activities www.voicethread.com • site where you can record your responses to an image or slideshow

  14. Create www.xtranormal.com • to create animations www.prezi.com • to make interactive presentations www.animoto.com • to make presentations with images and music

  15. Guatemala – April 2011 Home Stay • One-on-One Language Study • Tourism

  16. Gracias

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