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Jason Brilliant
EAST ROWAN HIGH
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Agenda for Spanish I
Week of 12/1: Begin Chapter 5A: SWBAT use vocabulary from chapter 5A to describe families, talk about celebrations and parties, ask and tell ages, and express possession.
NCSCOS goals (including, but not limited to): 1.01 3.01 4.06, 5.02, 7.04
Dates to remember:
Report Cards went out Nov. 5th.
Next test is unit 4b, and will be on Wed. 12/3, barring anything unforeseen.
Study p 218 for the test, along with using "ir + a + infinitive" on 206, "jugar" on p 208, and you may want to look over p. 194 (ch 4a) and p. 46 (ch. 1a) vocabulary, just as a refresher.
No school 11/26-11/28. :o)
Some points of interest:
Students seem to have a few misconceptions about the Spanish program. This will attempt to address a few of them.
Misconception #1.
I really only "need" to "just pass" Spanish 1.
A: Though not a rule, it has been my experience that students not making higher than a "C" in Spanish 1 are not successful in passing Spanish 2. Therefore, a student should "set their sights" a little higher, and try to get an "A" or a "B" in Spanish 1.
Misconception #2.
I don't really need Spanish, do I?
A: 2 years of Spanish (or another foreign language) is required for those who are in the uppermost pathway: college/university prep. Students who are only in the "college tech-prep" pathway do not have a foreign language requirement at the current time.
Misconception #3.
I can wait to take Spanish II.
A: If a student is planning to take more than one semester of foreign language, they should definitely be done back to back. Chances of forgetting what you have learned increase with each break or gap in learning.
Misconception #4.
It will be a good idea to just take Spanish 1 and 2 as a freshman, and get it out of the way.
A: Students should take foreign language as close as possible to the end of their high-school career. Most colleges and universities have a foreign language requirement for graduation. It would be smart to have Spanish fresh in your brain before heading to college, again, it gives you less time off for forgetting to take place, and gives you an advantage in the college Spanish classroom.
Misconception #5.
I can start applying myself at anytime. Just because I'm not doing well now, doesn't mean I won't "pull it out" at the end. I'll just study real hard at the end for the exam.
A: Spanish builds upon itself. For this reason, getting a good foundation in Spanish I is vital to success in Spanish II and beyond. Until a student has a mastery in the elementary parts of Spanish, upper level will never be a successful experience. Chapter tests always build upon past units, and always contain previously covered vocabulary and/or concepts.
To contact Mr. Brilliant, please email using the link above, or call 704 279 5232 x265.
The
NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) lists the Standard Course
of Study Objectives which will be taught this semester, as usual. These
can be found by clicking here for Spanish I, and here for Spanish II.
The
textbook series adopted by our system is designed and aligned to meet
the objectives provided by NCDPI. Our textbook is the "Realidades"
series by Pearson-Prentice Hall, which will help us achieve these
goals/objectives of the Standard Course of Study.
ONLINE REVIEW MATERIALS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL STUDY:
www.phschool.com
also, try www.flashcardexchange.com
and for some useful power point format stuff, try http://www.ba.k12.ok.us/schools/nihs1/powerpoint/pptpres.htm
To use these links, highlight, copy and paste in your browser address bar.
Got Power Point?
Sr. B can make you a copy of the powerpoint slides we use in class for your own home use (free)
Bring in a blank writeable cd or a USB drive
Spanish Club meets informally at Pancho Villa's Rest. On Mariachi band night!
1st Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm
Whoever wants to come can! no sign-ups needed!
CYC/YCI CLUB?
CYC or YCI as it is now called is Youth Commission International
YCI is a fellowship of Christian students.
YCI is student-led and is open to anyone interested.
YCI meets Friday afternoons in Room 27 and Wed AM at 7 in the cafeteria.
YCI would like to invite you to come!
Questions? ASK MR. Brilliant!
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Spanish I and II vocabulary and grammar power points
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