Spanish I
Spanish I
Course Syllabus
Instructor Information
Teacher’s Name: Ellen Warman
Room Number: Bldg. B, Room 322
Email: ewarman@roaneschools.com
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Students will learn basic conversational skills and basic vocabulary through reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the target language.
Course Goals: (Standards set by the State Department of Education)
http://www.tn.gov/education/ci/foreign_lang/doc/FL_Modern_1st_Yr.pdf
Topics Covered
Vocabulary: everyday expressions, weather, descriptions, school, family, house, food,
sports, emotions, health, celebrations, clothing, colors
Grammar: nouns, adjectives, articles, subject pronouns, present tense verb conjugations, irregular verbs, direct and indirect object pronouns, possessive adjectives,
demonstrative adjectives
Methods of Instruction
Methods of instruction include lecture, activities, quizzes, tests, worksheets, video, and group work.
Student Expectations
1. Students are required to keep a notebook, containing notes, vocabulary, and worksheets, that will be graded each nine weeks.
- Students are expected to be seated before the tardy bell rings.
- Students are required to bring their textbook and notebook to class every day.
Grading Scale:
- A = 93-100
- B = 85-92
- C = 75-84
- D = 74-70
- F = 69 and below
Semester Grading Procedure:
Taking the Semester Test Exempt from Semester Test
1st 9 Weeks Average 40% 1st 9 Weeks Average 50%
2nd 9 Weeks Average 40% 2nd 9 Weeks Average 50%
Semester Test 20%
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