3. WELCOME TO SPANISH
Bienvenidos a la clase de Español
Dear Student:
Welcome to [grade/class]! I’m excited about the
opportunity to get to know you, and I’m looking
forward to a happy and productive school year.
Use this space to write a brief introduction of yourself. Also highlight some
of the activities that the students will be able to experience through the
year in your Spanish class.
Make it as fun or formal as you like. Some teachers likes to include a
picture of their whole family and even highlight some of their favorites
things to do, eat, etc.
Once again, welcome to [grade/class]. Let’s work together to make this
the best year ever!
Sincerely,
[your name]
TEACHER’S CONTACT
Email: _____________
Office phone: _________________
Class website: ________________
4. CLASSROOM
RULES
Reglas del salón
1. SPEAK in Spanish
whenever possible
2. LISTEN when others are
speaking
3. Be ON TIME
4. PARTICIPATE in class
5. Come PREPARED
6. Don’t be afraid to ASK
7. RESPECT your
classmates and school
personnel
8. Have FUN
9. Use your electronic
devices only when the
teacher indicates
MATERIALS
Materiales
1. Binder
2. Texbook ___________
3. Notebook
4. Chromebook
5. Two-pocket folder
6. Pen or pencil
7. Spanish-English
Dictionary for home use
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Descripción del curso
This course is a [introduction/continuation] of Spanish _____. Students
apply their knowledge of the language and its culture. Students will be
able to engage in listening and speaking activities, and demonstrate
understanding of reading and writing selections on familiar topics.
Culture, connections, comparisons, and communities are included in this
one-year course. This course will prepare the students for ________.
El Capitolio, Cuba
5. STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsabilidades del
estudiante
1. Be proud of what you
accomplish in class.
2. Have an active
participation in class.
3. Bring your materials.
4. Complete your homework
on time and do your best
effort.
5. Follow the classroom and
school rules and
procedures.
6. Respect self, other
students, the teacher, and
the environment.
Peru
DISCIPLINE
Disciplina
• 1st offense:
• 2nd offense
• 3rd offense
6. WAYS TO ADD
7SPANISH YOUR LIFE1. CHANGE YOUR SMART PHONE AND
TABLET TO SPANISH
All the app icons that you look every day will now have a
new meaning for you… and also use the GPS in Spanish!
2. CHANGE THE LANGUAGE OF THE SOCIAL
MEDIA PLATFORM YOU USE MORE OFTEN TO
SPANISH This is an easy way to learn new vocabulary!
3. LISTEN TO CURRENT HIT SONGS COVERS
IN SPANISH It isn’t a literal translation, but it will help you
with your listening comprehension. Follow Kevin, Karla y La
Banda on YouTube… they have the best covers!
4. WATCH A MOVIE IN SPANISH WITH
ENGLISH SUBTITLES
Pick a movie that you already watched and liked and watch
in Spanish with the English subtitles on.
5. WRITE YOUR SHOPPING LIST IN SPANISH
This is a quick and easy way to continue practicing the food
and clothing vocabulary you learned.
6. VISIT A LATIN RESTAURANT AND ORDER
FOOD IN SPANISH
Kill those cravings for Latin food and practice short
conversations with your waiter in Spanish.
7. FOLLOW AND WRITE TO YOUR FAVORITE
LATIN CELEBRITY ON TWITTER
or any other social media. Many of them post bilingual
updates and answer their fans in Spanish.
7. 50%
30%
20%
Test
&
Projects
Quizzes
Homework/Classwork
ACADEMIC PROCEDURES
Procesos académicos
1. Use this section to list all the academic
procedures you want your students to
know.
2. This includes what do you expect them
to do if they are absent or missed a
class. Remind them where they can
find the material covered.
3. Your procedures if the students missed
a test, quizz or fail to complete a
homework.
4. Your policy about using online
translation sites or apps.
5. Consequences if they plagiarize a
homework or project.
6. Share when the best dates and/or times
to meet with you are if necessary.
7. Use as many details as possible en
each point.
8. Procedure…
9. Procedure…
10. Procedure…
11. Procedure…
12. Procedure…
GRADES
Calificación
Your grades will be
based on:
Cartagena, Colombia
8. ASSESSMENT
Evaluación
Use this section to describe how you are going to asses the student
and how often. Include quizzes, tests, homework, classwork, special
projects, oral presentations, etc.
It is a good idea to also state what the student can do if he/she is not
satisfied with the results.
HOMEWORK
Tareas
Use this section to describe
your homework procedures.
Includes how do you prefer
your students to deliver their
work (physically or
electronically).
Also include the procedure for
late or missed homework.
% GRADE
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59 or less F
GRADE SCALE
Escala de calificaciones
9. SYLLABUS
Plan de estudio
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter
Week 1:
• Syllabus, procedures, prepare
binder.
• Preliminary Lessons
Week 2 -3:
• Unit: __________
Week 4-6:
• Unit: __________
Week 7-9:
• Unit: __________
Week 10-12:
• Unit: __________
Week 13-15:
• Unit: __________
Week 16-18:
• Unit: __________
3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
Week 19-24:
• Unit: __________
Week 25-27:
• Unit: __________
Week 28-30:
• Unit: __________
Week 31-33:
• Unit: __________
Week 34-36:
• Unit: __________
This is a flexible calendar, subject to change due to pedagogical considerations.
[You can also add the topics covered for each unit and special projects.]
10. REWARDS PROGRAM
Recompensas
If you have a motivational or reward program where your students get
points or credit for participation use this section to explain how it works.
“It has been said that it is necessary to
possess many languages in order to think
consciously in one's own language. There is
nothing more exact. Each language is a view
of the world.
-Hermann Keyserling
Mexico
