Sra. Veronica Puente-Windle
World Languages Department
The Albany Academies 2007-8
windlev@albanyacademies.org
465-1461 ext. 328
¡Bienvenidos a Español Quinto grado!
Welcome to Sra. Windle’s Spanish class. I am very pleased to have you as my student. We will have an exciting time learning a second language this year. Learning another language will help you expand your personal horizons and become a responsible citizen. Your ability to talk to others and gather information beyond the world of English will contribute to your community and your country.
A variety of activities are planned to stimulate your learning. The goal of the Spanish 5 Course is to enable students to reach a basic level of proficiency in the four skills of language study: reading, writing, speaking and listening. This will be accomplished through a variety of speaking exercises, conversations reading selections and writing assignments. You will keep a journal of every composition that is assigned for homework. We will be using technology and focusing on communication through a method called TPR (Total Physical Response). This method is based on brain search and current language acquisition theory, and it is fun! This will entail songs, storytelling reading, skits, games occasional audiovisual presentations (videos, slides, etc), book activities and culture days. You will be also required to create your own dictionary and short stories as part of TPR homework. In addition to examining selected works, we’ll begin to explore the history, economics and politics of the Spanish-speaking people of the world.
Rules and Expectations
Come to class prepared to work. This means arriving on time, having all needed materials (books, homework, pens, etc.) and being ready to focus on Spanish.
Do your homework on a daily basis. In case of any excused absence, you are responsible to make up your work within three days upon your to school. You may get notes from your classmates or you can make an appointment and met with me. Homework is practice, and will be checked for completeness. Compositions will be collected and graded on a ten-point scale.
Do quality work and participate in class. This entails participating fully in all classroom activities, following instructions and in general doing what the teacher asks.
Be organized
Honor diversity. Show respect at all times for your classmates, your teacher, and yourself.
Show effort and enthusiasm.
Use SPANISH in class.
Course Materials
Text and Workbook “ Que Tal?” (Ava Beliste-Chatterjee)
Composition Notebook and Pocket Folder
A three ring binder with loose leaf paper and subject dividers for handouts, quizzes, tests and class notes.
1 Highlighter
1 Folder
Grading Policy
Students will be assessed on an on-going basis with the use of quizzes, tests, projects, homework, and class participation. At the end of each trimester all sixth grade students will receive an individual narrative assessment based on the following criteria.
13. Speaking skills
14. Class Participation
15. Homework
16. Written Expression
17. Listening Comprehension
18. Reading Comprehension
Evaluation Breakdown:
Check Plus, Plus Excellent Work, Creative Thinking
Check Plus Very Good
Check Good
Check Minus Work Is Not Satisfactory, Improvement Is Needed
Check Minus, Minus Work Is Significantly Below Average, Extra Help Is Required
I look forward to an exciting and productive year together!
Hasta pronto!
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