Spanish 1 for High School- Full Semester for Grade or Credit-Live
This course covers first semester Spanish Level 1. We utilize a story telling approach to integrate vocabulary while also including various opportunities for students to practice and apply new vocabulary from required texts.
Joyce West, NBCT, MA
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5.0
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What's included
12 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. During and after the video, students will complete a packet created by the teacher to enhance their comprehension of sentences and stories. They will also be assigned pages from a required text. In addition they will practice vocabulary on quizlet weekly and take a quiz at the end of each week. One final test will review all class material.Assessment
During and after the live classroom students will complete a packet created by the teacher to enhance their comprehension of sentences and stories. Points will be awarded for completed assignments. They will also be assigned pages from a required text. Points will be awarded for submitting completed work. In addition they will practice vocabulary on quizlet weekly and points will be awarded Finally they will take a quiz at the end of each week and points will be awarded for correct answers One final test will review all class material.Grading
Please inform the teacher if you would like a grade or certificate of completion for this class. Grades and certificates can only be provided for learners that complete all of the required assignments. The teacher will keep a record of completed assignments and quiz/test scores. The learner or parent should request the grade or certificate of completion. If a grade is expected the learner will have to complete all required assignments. Please inform the teacher at the start of the class if you would like a detailed grade report or certificate.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This is a complete semester one Level 1 Spanish class. Learners taking this course can expect to learn Spanish in an integrated format. Learners will learn how to compose and comprehend complete sentences in Spanish from day one. We utilize a story telling approach to ensure that learners can not only apply vocabulary to short sentences, but also read and write fluently in Spanish. Props, drawings, flashcards, word banks, and workbooks are used on a regular basis. The video portion of the class will focus on the story of the week as well as review of the homework and practiced vocabulary. Students are required to purchase and complete weekly assignments from My Daily Spanish- Spanish Workbook for Middle School and High School Students which correlates to current state standards. This text includes free audio downloads to use while you complete the lessons. A learning packet will also be provided for students to use during the video portions of the class as well as will contain assignments for the week. Learners will use quizlet weekly to practice new vocabulary. Short quizzes will be completed. I will also provide suggested practice games/activities from sites such as studyspanish.com, 123teachme.com, spanishlearninglab.com, spanishplayground.com, pandatree.com . These activities require parent permission to access and are only suggested links for practice. They do not require a login. We use some stories from the Cuentame Mas TPRS Curriculum for level 1 Spanish. I have obtained permission to teach these stories in class. Students who complete all of the homework assignments are eligible to receive a grade for this class. I will provide a certificate of completion upon request. Students who take Part 2 in the Winter/Spring can be eligible for a full 1 credit Spanish certificate. Those who complete one semester with a passing score will be eligible for a .5 credit. Please note as a certified teacher I can provide a grade, but it's ultimately the parents responsibility to issue the credit and final grade on a transcript.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to apply cognates and simple vocabulary to form and comprehend simple sentences in Spanish.Students will learn to apply simple sentences to tell and comprehend a short story
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Introductory Vocabulary Lesson 1
This week we will learn how to apply simple vocabulary and cognates to form simple sentences in Spanish. After class work will focus on learning correct pronunciation and letter sounds, learning words for classroom objects, and common phrases from our Spanish Workbook. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Introductions and More sentences Lesson 2
This week we will focus on how to ask and answer questions: What is your name and how are you. We continue to build sentences with cognates and basic vocabulary with a particular emphasis on sorting people, animals, places, actions, adjectives, foods and cognates. Outside work from our Spanish Workbook includes a focus on emotions and answering the question how are you? 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Applying sentences to short simple stories Lesson 3
This week we will focus on using simple sentences in the context of a very simple story. We use props and illustrations to check for comprehension. Outside work from our Spanish Workbook includes a focus on colors and numbers. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Applying sentences to short simple stories lesson 4
This week we continue to focus on using simple sentences in the context of a simple story, adding new vocabulary to the stories. We use props and illustrations to to check for comprehension. Outside work from our Spanish Workbook includes a focus on vocabulary for body parts and adjectives. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use quizlet to practice vocabulary.
Students will be given optional links to practice vocabulary from sites such as studyspanish.com, 123teachme.com, spanishlearninglab.com, spanishplayground.com, pandatree.com . I will state that these activities require parent permission to access and are only suggested links for practice. They do not require a login.
Pre-Requisites
This class is intentionally designed to support learners with diverse needs. We use various methods to engage learners with audio, pictures, props, actions, movement, and written expression. Differentiation of learning is included.
Supply List
Spanish Workbook for Middle School and High School Students Grades 6-12 (My Daily Spanish) available for purchase on Amazon. Optional - see note above. Cuentame Mas A TPRS Curriculum for Level 1 Spanish Student Textbook By Carol Gaab & Kristy Placido Notebook, pencil, pen,
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
9 Teaching Certificates
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Illinois Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Carthage College
This class is taught by a National board certified bilingual Spanish Speaking teacher. I hold licenses in Illinois and Wisconsin. For ESA purposed please note that I hold a degree in Education grades k-9 with certifications and minors in English, Math, Spanish, I have a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Bilingual Bicultural education, and certifications in Spanish as a second language, English as a second language, and Bilingual Spanish. I have been teaching this course since 2012 and a bilingual teacher since 2002! Reviews
Live Group Course
$16
weekly or $192 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
40 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
4-12 learners per class
