Spanish

Spanish Class 2011 - 2012

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Grade 1	Number 1-30
Grade 2
Grade 3	Working on Parts of the Body
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6	Reviewing
Grade 7	Our Lady of Guadalupe
Grade 8	Rosetta Stone
Pre K 3
Pre K 4
Kindergarten

Reminders

Week of 9/12/11-9/16/11

Scholastic Book orders due on Friday
Please remember to pack a healthy morning snack.

Links

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Notes

No School this Friday

5th Grade Burrito Project

Spanish class is offered bi-weekly to CCS students from Pre-K3 through 8th grade. Our approach to learning Spanish consists of a dynamic and exciting experience of culture, dance, music, and language. By studying Spanish the students at CCS are encouraged to become more aware of the culturally diverse nation in which we live.

Rebeca Perez joined the staff of CCS in September, 2007. Since she was born and bred in Nicaragua, she brings a wealth of experience to our school's newly implemented Spanish program. Rebeca spent six years in the Philadelphia area teaching at the Miquon School and St. Genevieve School in Flourtown. She is licensed as a professional bi-lingual interpreter and has used her expertise at Albert Einstein Hospital as well as various court systems in Norristown and Philadelphia. Along with her educational interests, she enjoys cooking, playing outdoor sports, and reading. Rebeca really enjoys being part of the CCS family.

Email: rperez@conshohockencatholic.org

Miss Rebecca Perez - Spanish Teacher

Spanish Program and Lesson Plan

Beginning Spanish Vocabulary - Grades 1 - 3

Basics
Body
Calendar
Clothes
Colors
Dates
Directions
Family
Food
Furniture
Greetings
Hobbies, Sports, Games
Home
Introductions
Languages and Nationalities
Love Language
Mood
Numbers
Office
Personality
On the Phone
Physical Descriptions
Politeness
Professions
Quantities
Restaurant
Schools
Stores
Time
Toiletries
Weather

Beginning Spanish Grammar

Adjectives
Adverbs
Capitalization
Comparatives/Superlatives
Conjunctions
Definite article
Demonstrative adjectives
Demonstrative pronouns
Direct object
Donde
Double object pronouns
El cual
El que
Hay
Indefinite article
Indirect object
Lo - neuter article
Negation
Negative pronouns
Nouns
Plurals
Por vs Para
Possessive adjective
Possessive de
Possessive pronouns
Prepositions
Que
Questions
Quien
Relative pronouns
Si clauses
Subject pronouns
To do

Beginning Spanish Verb

AR verbs
Compound tenses
Conditional
Conditional perfect
-ER verbs
Future
Future perfect
G verbs
Hacer - To Do, Make
Imperative
Imperfect
Imperfect progressive
Imperfect subjunctive
Indirect object pronoun verbs (like gustar)
Infinitive
Introduction to verbs
Ir - To Go
-IR verbs
Mood
Passive voice
Past participle
Pluperfect
Pluperfect subjunctive
Present
Present participle
Present perfect
Present progressive
Preterite
Preterito vs imperfecto
Peflexive verbs
Saber vs Conocer - To Know
Ser and Estar - To Be
Stem - changing verbs
Subjunctive
Tener - To Have
Venir - To Come
Voice - La Voz

Beginning Spanish Pronunciation

Accents
All letters
Alphabet
B and V
C
CH
D
Diphthongs
F
G
H
Hard/Soft Vowels
J
K
L
LL
M
N
N`
P
Q
R
RR
S
T
U - Dieresis
Vowels
W
Y
X
Z

Lesson - Grades 4 - 8

Unit One

Gender of Nouns I
Gender of Nouns II
Numbers: 1-10
Plural Forms of Nouns
Def. & Indef. Articles
The Verb Form "hay"
Subject Pronouns
Reg. Verbs I
Reg. Verbs II
Reg. Verbs III
Adjectives I
Adjectives II
Days of the Week
Numbers: 11-30

Unit Two

Ser and Estar I
Ser and Estar II
Ser and Estar III
Ser and Estar IV
Negation
Questions
Poss. Adjectives
Tener, venir
Tener que/Hay que
Exp. with "Tener"
Weather Expressions
The Personal "a"
Contractinos

Unit Three

Stem-Changing Verbs: o:ue
Stem-Changing Verbs: e:ie
Stem-Changing Verbs: e:i
Estar, Ir, Dar
"Ir a" + infinitive
Acabar de
Volver a
Ordinal Numbers
Months, Seasons, and Dates
Comparisons of Inequality
Comparisons of Equality
Superlatives

Unit Four

Pronouns as Objects of Prepositions
Dir. Object Pronouns I
Dir. Object Pronouns II
Dir. Object Pronouns III
Ind. Object Pronouns I
Ind. Object Pronouns II
Ind. Object Pronouns III
DO and IO Pronouns TIogether
Verbs Like Gustar
Present Progressive
Verbs with Irregular lst Persons

Unit Five

Saber vs Conocer / Pedir vs Preguntar
Number: 31-1000
Telling Time
Por and Para
Irreg. Comparatives
Demonstratives
Time Expressions With Hacer
Possessive Pronouns
Reflexive Verbs I
Reflexive Verbs II
Definite Article II

Unit Six

Pret. vs. Imp. I
Preterite I
Imperfect I
Preterite II
Imperfect II
Pret. vs. Imp. II
Preterite III
Imperfect III
Preterite IV
Preterite V
Preterite VI
Pret. vs. Imp. III
Pret. vs. Imp. Review

Unit Seven

"Hace..." to mean "ago"
Formation of Adverbs
Subjunctive I: Introduction
Subjunctive II: Conjugating regular and stem-changing verbs
Subjunctive III: Verbs that change orthographically
Subjunctive IV: Irregular verbs
Subjunctive V: Desire
Subjunctive VI: Ignorance, doubt
Subjunctive VII: Impersonal Expressions
Subjunctive VIII: Actions not yet completed

Unit Eight

Rel. Pronouns - que
Rel. Pronouns - quien
Rel. Pronouns - el que and lo que
Rel. Adjective - cuyo
Rel. Pronouns and Adjectives - Review
Formal Commands
Informal Commands - tu
Irreg. Commands - tu
Using Object Pronouns with Commands
Commands Review I
Informal Commands - vosotros
1st Person Commands - nosotros
Indirect Commands
Commands Review II

Unit Nine

Future
Past Participle
Present Perfect
Past Perfect
Future Perfect
Conditional

OVERVIEW

In 5-8 grades Spanish, the primary objective is to build strong language skills in all four areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In addition to these skills, true competence in another language is attained with simultaneous development of awareness of the culture in which the language is spoken. Therefore, students apply and reinforce these 4 skills while developing a realistic, up-to-date awareness of the people and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

CONTENT OUTLINE

The primary text and workbook will provide a general structure for our studies, but additional readings, handouts and materials will be included. We will strive to work at a pace that is comfortable for all.

The student will be introduced to vocabulary grammatical structures integrated with technology within the context of authentic situations. She/he will have the opportunity to practice listening to and speaking Spanish in everyday and personal situations in a safe (yet challenging) environment.

Students will be able to use basic vocabulary and grammar and do the following: describe people, objects, sports, weather, members of their family, what they are wearing, what they are doing, where they live, discuss their likes and dislikes, describe their school day, their classes, their teacher, describe objects inside their house and responsibilities. They also will be able to greet and introduce each other, ask and asnwer questions and give opinions. Students will continue to develop appreciation of rich Hispanic/Latino cultures and their understanding of the global importance of speaking Spanish.

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

The success of any language program depends on the consistent use of the language being used inside the clasroom as well as outside of the classroom. Class participation is an essential part of learning another language.

Active Participation: consists of appropriate responses to teacher-initiated questions, constructive participation in paired and group activities and voluntary participation.

Passive Participation: involves being attentive to lessons and discussions, showing a respectful and positive attitude for listening to others and careful note taking.

Quality Participation: both active and passive is characterized by positive and consistent efforts and making sure to ask questions in class for clarity or deeper understanding of the lesson being taught. Both active and passive participation is important in class.

RESPECT for others is very important when learning a language. We always support each other. When classmates are speaking in Spanish we never interrupt. We listen attentively, we help when asked, and we always wait our turn to speak.

On Time: Students are expected to arrive to class on time and be prepared for class. Lateness is not acceptable without a note from the office or another teacher. Unexcused absences wil result in the lowering of attendance and participation grade.

GRADING: Your grade in this course will be based on the following:

Homework 15%
Participation/Class Work 30%

(includes notes taken and your use of Spanish)

Quizzes 25%
Tests and Projects 30%

Extra Help: extra help is always available for those students in need of it. Students in need should take the initiative to make an appointment with me so we can find a time that is good for both of us.

Thank you and may God bless you.