Spanish
Grade 6
Classroom Expectations
¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to 6th grade Spanish class. This class meets every other day for the entire year. Our goal this year is to improve our communication skills as we speak, listen, write and read in Spanish. We will be using the textbook series EXPLORING SPANISH. Students will be given a workbook that they will be using in 5th and 6th grade Spanish class.
Here are some other things that you can do to make sure you have a successful year:
Grading
Students will enjoy more success this year if they participate in class activities and prepare and complete homework. There will be 1-2 assessments per month, some homework and many opportunities to practice communication skills.
Your term grade is calculated from five areas: Homework, Quizzes, Interactive Participation, Projects and Classwork
Homework: 10%. You will receive 100 points for a completed homework assignment. All homework is due the class after it is assigned unless instructed otherwise. You will receive a zero for any homework that is not completed before the start of class. You may make up the assignment for 80% if it is completed for the next class. Otherwise, your score will remain at a “0”. Late work only receives full credit if the student has been absent from school due to illness or a family obligation.
Quizzes: 40%. We will have 3-5 quizzes per marking period.
Interactive Participation: 15%. Raise your hand then speak to me or a classmate in Spanish.
Projects: 15%. Students will be required to produce presentations; either visual, oral presentations or dialogues. Projects will be announced weeks before they will be due.
Classwork: 20%. Written and reading assignments will be completed and assessed in class.
Make-Up Work
You will have one week (5 school days) to make-up any test, quiz or homework that you missed due to an excused absence from school. You may make an appointment to meet with me after school or we may find time for you to take it during the school day. If you do not make up the work, the grade will result in a zero. Homework assignments are usually available on my web site. Classmates can also be a great resource.
Grade 6
Classroom Expectations
¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to 6th grade Spanish class. This class meets every other day for the entire year. Our goal this year is to improve our communication skills as we speak, listen, write and read in Spanish. We will be using the textbook series EXPLORING SPANISH. Students will be given a workbook that they will be using in 5th and 6th grade Spanish class.
Here are some other things that you can do to make sure you have a successful year:
- Come to class prepared to work! Have a place in your binder, or a separate binder just for Spanish. This will be a place to put your handouts, workbook, agenda, paper, pen, and a pencil to class every day.
- Be responsible! Write down your homework assignments, do work that you can be proud of and bring it to class. My webpage has assignments posted on the 6th grade calendar if you need to check.
- Be flexible! Come to class ready to use your Spanish.
- Be respectful! This is a team effort. Be patient with your peers and your teacher as we work to improve our Spanish.
- Be tolerant! Learning about different cultures is an important part of learning a language. Cultures other than our own are interesting!
- Have fun! Learning about another language and culture is a great experience!
Grading
Students will enjoy more success this year if they participate in class activities and prepare and complete homework. There will be 1-2 assessments per month, some homework and many opportunities to practice communication skills.
Your term grade is calculated from five areas: Homework, Quizzes, Interactive Participation, Projects and Classwork
Homework: 10%. You will receive 100 points for a completed homework assignment. All homework is due the class after it is assigned unless instructed otherwise. You will receive a zero for any homework that is not completed before the start of class. You may make up the assignment for 80% if it is completed for the next class. Otherwise, your score will remain at a “0”. Late work only receives full credit if the student has been absent from school due to illness or a family obligation.
Quizzes: 40%. We will have 3-5 quizzes per marking period.
Interactive Participation: 15%. Raise your hand then speak to me or a classmate in Spanish.
Projects: 15%. Students will be required to produce presentations; either visual, oral presentations or dialogues. Projects will be announced weeks before they will be due.
Classwork: 20%. Written and reading assignments will be completed and assessed in class.
Make-Up Work
You will have one week (5 school days) to make-up any test, quiz or homework that you missed due to an excused absence from school. You may make an appointment to meet with me after school or we may find time for you to take it during the school day. If you do not make up the work, the grade will result in a zero. Homework assignments are usually available on my web site. Classmates can also be a great resource.