Author: Gant, Lynne

Level 1 Yearlong Spanish– 8th

Teacher: Ms. Lauren Allen
J.P. McConnell Middle School
770-554-1000
lauren_e_allen@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Email: lauren_e_allen@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Remind 101: 8A- text @15486 to 81010
Help Day: Every Wednesday at 8:15

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The curricular standards and benchmarks reflect those set by the Gwinnett County Academic Knowledge and Skills and the Common Core Curriculum. Students will develop the necessary skills to interpret and communicate the Spanish language at the novice level, and they will begin to discover the underlying perspectives of the Hispanic culture through the recognition of practices and products. Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn one Carnegie unit and begin Level 2 in the ninth grade.
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT: The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

AKS strands
A. Exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language (GPS) (MLL1_A2009-1) / B. Conduct brief oral and written exchanges in the target language (GPS) (MLL1_A2009-2) / C. Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken and written language presented through a variety of media in the target language, based on a variety of topics (GPS) (MLL1_B2009-3) / D. Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues to understand simple spoken and written messages in the target language (GPS) (MLL1_B2009-4) / E. Present information orally and in writing containing a variety of vocabulary, phrases, and patterns (GPS) (MLL1_C2009-5) / F. identify perspectives, practices, and products of the culture where the target language is spoken (GPS) (MLL1_D2009-7)
themes/units of Study
Unidad 3 Lección 2- To talk about the family, ages, dates, and to make comparisons and express possession / Unidad 4 Lección 1- To talk about what clothes you want to buy and what you wear in the different seasons / Unidad 4 Lección 2- To describe different places and events in town, to talk about types of transportation, to say what you are going to do, and order from a menu. / Unidad 5 Lección 1- To describe a house and household items, to indicate the order of things, and to describe people and locations. / Unidad 5 Lección 2- To plan a party and to talk about chores and responsibilities

BRING TO CLASS EVERYDAY:
Spanish folder with rings or brads
Paper
Pen or pencil
Your agenda
Recommended: earbuds

Instructional Materials:
Avancemos textbook- classroom set
Avancemos online textbook- on the Portal and including: Animated Grammar, Flashcards, Games, Self-check Quizzes, @HomeTutor for every unit and lesson studied.
On Ms. Allen’s class webpage www.senoritaallen.weebly.com, you will find the additional resources used in class.

Ms. Allen’s Wish List:
Ream of copy paper
Kleenex
Expo markers

ACADEMIC GRADE:
Both parents and students are encouraged to check the parent portal on a regular basis for updated grade information. This information is available 24/7. In addition, the portal can be used to email and communicate with teachers.
A= 90-100%, B= 80-89%, C= 74-79%, D=70-73%, U– 69% or below
35% Quizzes & Daily Work: Collected at the end of each class period
45% Tests: Administered at the end of each unit of study. Projects may be included.
20% Final Exam: A cumulative assessment including speaking and writing

CLASSROOM RULES:
Expect to learn.
Be respectful at all times.
Participate constructively as a team member.
Abide by the GCPS plagiarism policy.
Be prepared for class daily.
Know your connection class each day!
Take ownership of your actions!

Level 1 Yearlong Spanish is a Carnegie unit course-
The course includes a final exam (Unidad 3 Leccion 2– Unidad 5 Leccion 2) given in May of the 8th grade. The exam is worth 20% of the overall average and includes two performance assessments– speaking and writing.
Upon successful completion, 8th grade students can earn one Carnegie unit for passing both semesters of this course.
Students who earn the Carnegie unit will advance into Level 2 Spanish with the Level 1 credit earned.
Students must complete two consecutive years of the same foreign language for high school graduation and admissions into GA colleges and universities.
Parent may sign a waiver prior to the end of post-planning (May 2018) indicating that the grade for the course(s) taken will count for middle school credit only and will not count as a Carnegie unit towards high school graduation. Students may not earn 1/2 Carnegie credit for courses. (Carnegie credit is not available for 7th grade students.)
*Upon submission of this Carnegie Approval form, this decision is finalized. No credit will be given to a student without a signed form.

After reviewing the course syllabus for Level 1 Spanish please sign below and return this page to Ms. Lauren Allen
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