8th Grade Spanish
2006-2007
Instructor: Trudy Keiter
Contact Information: School 540-868-1231 (Extension 121)
E-mail keiter@frontiernet.net or Trudy.Keiter@ccmv.com
MATERIALS NEEDED:
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3 Ring Binder with 8 dividers and loose leaf paper
Blue/Black pens (no gel pens) and pencils
REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of this course depends upon active involvement in oral and written classroom work, completion of homework assignments and projects, and demonstration of skills acquired on oral/written tests and quizzes
EVALUATION:
Homework -- Each grade counts once
Quizzes--Each grade counts twice
Tests/Projects--Each grade counts three times
Participation--Each grade counts once (given randomly throughout the grading period)
HOMEWORK: Homework will generally be assigned every night. Homework is due when it is assigned--always! Students are encouraged to do their best and answer all questions to the best of their ability and use good studying skills in thinking, searching for the answers, and rethinking. Incomplete homework is not acceptable and will not receive full credit. Homework that is one day late will be averaged with a "0" and will be due the next day or a lunch detention will be assigned.
SPAT Correspondence Form
The Student, Parent, and Teacher (SPAT) Correspondence Form is a means of communication between all parties involved in the education process. In order to be effective it will be necessary for everyone to work together. The following guidelines will be helpful.
The student will:
* write the given assignment in its entirety in the space provided on the
form on the day that the work is due, complete it, and place it in the appropriate section
of the 3-ring binder.
* document all homework, quiz, and test grades on the form.
* deliver the form to a parent at assigned times throughout the 9 weeks (at
least 4 times per 9 weeks) for initials and return it on the following day.
The parent will:
* read the grades and/or comments on the form, initial it, make any comments or
suggestions, and return it to the student
* assist the teacher in encouraging the student to do his/her best
The teacher will:
* inform the parent of any academic/behavioral issues
* distribute quiz or test papers in a timely fashion and have students
record these grades on the grade sheet
* give plenty of opportunities for grades to be earned throughout the
quarter
*read and respond to any comments or concerns of the parent
ABSENCES:
Students are responsible for all work missed as a result of an absence. Quizzes and tests missed will be taken during a student's lunch elective or lunch time. Students have 1 day for every day missed in order to make up the work. Work not made up will receive a grade of “0” and will still be done in ISE. It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements to make up work. This will be done with gentle reminders as the students learn to assume this responsibility.
ROLES
TEACHER'S ROLE:
The instructor is responsible for:
*setting a Christian example in speech, life, love, faith, and purity
*maintaining a orderly classroom where learning can occur
*using class time wisely and following carefully written lesson plans
*evaluating the students’ progress and keeping records of all assess-
ment, available to students and parents at their request
*communicating respectfully with parents in academic and discipline
issues (both in positive and negative situations)
*attending parent-teacher conferences
STUDENT’S ROLE:
The student is responsible for:
*setting a good example in behavior and academics for his peers and
for younger students (both, in class and out)
*following instructions the first time stated without argument
*turning all assigned work in on time, done to the best of his ability
*exhibiting proper classroom behavior (sitting erect and maintaining eye contact with the instructor, taking notes, and participating in all classroom work)
*transferring information from the instructor to the parents and from the
parents to the instructor, as needed (includes discipline notices, pro-
gress reports, report cards, information envelopes, etc.
PARENT’S ROLE:
The parent is responsible for:
*encouraging and holding the student accountable in fulfilling his
obligations
*reinforcing the standards set by the school and the instructor
*communicating any concerns with the instructor in a respectful and
timely fashion
*returning all correspondence with a signature (includes discipline
notices, progress reports, report cards, information envelopes, etc.
*attending parent-teacher conferences
Course of Study:
There are 11 communication themes that are presented in the Spanish course of study from 6th grade through high school. Only seven of those themes will be discussed in the 8th grade class. They are numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 11.
The student will learn that:
1. Communication is powerful and has the power to create or destroy
Elements of study:
Vocabulary: Greetings, Days, Numbers, Colors, Seasons, Months, Animals, and
Classroom Items
3. Communication has the ability to separate
Elements of study:
Gender and Positive/Negative Statements
4. Communication must follow a given set of rules in construction and delivery in order to be effective
Elements of study:
General Pronunciation Rules and Grammar Rules
Vocabulary: Basic Interrogative Words,
6. Communication (not one's looks) reveals one's character, likes and dislikes, and what is considered valuable
Elements of study:
Basic Descriptions
V ocabulary: Basic Adjectives
7. Communication abilities have been altered by sin
Elements of study:
Study of the origin of languages
9. Communication must be understood, accepted, and acted upon in order to be effective
Elements of study:
Basic Verbs-ser, estar, ir, gustar and 4 ar verbs
11. Creation itself declares the glory of God and as members of His creation, we too, should communicate our praise for Him and to Him in all we do.
Elements of study:
Songs and Memory Verses