Intro to español & Spanish 1

Señora Díaz-Thomas

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    G R A D I N G P O L I C Y

    Intro to Spanish + Spanish 1 SHARE THE SAME GRADE BREAKDOWN

     
    TESTS 35%  review provided, counts in eschool                   quizzes given every 1-2 weeks
     
    ALTERNATE ASSESSMENTS 25%
     
    projects

    1 project per quarter, also counts in eschool

     
     
     
     
    HOMEWORK 20%                                                                  please refer to tarea y calendario page for a detailed description of what homework looks like in our class!
     

    CLASSWORK/PARTICIPATION 20%                                         completed during class. can vary from a google form, listening activity, speaking, a poster/brochure, independent work, group assignment, etc                      
    Participation                                                                     Please refer to the participation page for a detailed description of what participation looks like in our class!

     

     

     
    C L A S S M A T E R I A L S.
     
    BE SURE TO COME TO CLASS PREPARED DAILY!

     
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    VOCABULARY PRACTICE

     

    See below the links for all of the Quizlet lists for all of the chapters we will study throughout the year! Vocabulary is best acquired via repetition and practice, practice, practice! Other helpful strategies include matching games, practicing with flashcards, practicing with a classmate, and even with a parent!

     
     
    Spanish 1
     
     
    Practice with Señora Thomas

     
    Intro to SPANISH EXTRA HELP:

        • Tuesdays, 7:30 AM (No need to sign up for this extra help)

        • Lunch: Period (by appointment, you must inform Sra Thomas ahead of time!)

    SPANISH 1 EXTRA HELP:

    • Thursdays, 7:30 AM (No need to sign up for this extra help)

    • Lunch: Period (by appointment, you must inform Sra Thomas ahead of time!)

     

     

     

     
     
     
     
    HELP AT HOME

     

    Even if a parent/guardian isn't a native Spanish speaker, there are lots of ways to help and support your child!

    • Encourage Resilience: Your child may be learning a language for the first time EVER; they are quite literally babies in the language and will make LOTS of mistakes -- that's how you learn a language! I kindly ask you to reflect on your child's (or even your own!) experience learning English. Not everything you said was grammatically correct at the beginning, you may not have known the words, etc. However, with practice, words became phrases, which became sentences, which became well versed thoughts. Instilling an attitude that "it's okay to make mistakes" can keep your child motivated in class and be more willing to speak out loud and utilize the language!

    • Avoid "I was bad at Spanish, so it's okay if you're not good at it" Statements: Phrases like this give your child permission to not work to full potential and can ingrain a lack of motivation, consequently making it more difficult to fully engage in the language. Fostering a love for learning benefits your child greatly!

     
  • G R A D I N G P O L I C Y

    Intro to Spanish + Spanish 1 SHARE THE SAME GRADE BREAKDOWN

     
    TESTS 35%  review provided, counts in eschool                   quizzes given every 1-2 weeks
     
    ALTERNATE ASSESSMENTS 25%
     
    projects

    1 project per quarter, also counts in eschool

     
     
     
     
    HOMEWORK 20%                                                                  please refer to tarea y calendario page for a detailed description of what homework looks like in our class!
     

    CLASSWORK/PARTICIPATION 20%                                         completed during class. can vary from a google form, listening activity, speaking, a poster/brochure, independent work, group assignment, etc                      
    Participation                                                                     Please refer to the participation page for a detailed description of what participation looks like in our class!

     

     

     
    C L A S S M A T E R I A L S.
     
    BE SURE TO COME TO CLASS PREPARED DAILY!

     
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  • HELP AT HOME

     

    Even if a parent/guardian isn't a native Spanish speaker, there are lots of ways to help and support your child!

    • Encourage Resilience: Your child may be learning a language for the first time EVER; they are quite literally babies in the language and will make LOTS of mistakes -- that's how you learn a language! I kindly ask you to reflect on your child's (or even your own!) experience learning English. Not everything you said was grammatically correct at the beginning, you may not have known the words, etc. However, with practice, words became phrases, which became sentences, which became well versed thoughts. Instilling an attitude that "it's okay to make mistakes" can keep your child motivated in class and be more willing to speak out loud and utilize the language!

    • Avoid "I was bad at Spanish, so it's okay if you're not good at it" Statements: Phrases like this give your child permission to not work to full potential and can ingrain a lack of motivation, consequently making it more difficult to fully engage in the language. Fostering a love for learning benefits your child greatly!