7 Learning Expectations

7th Grade Spanish

Spanish 7 introduces the student to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. It meets for 35 minutes every day. A high level of student participation is achieved through the use of materials and activities designed to enable the student to use the language correctly for communication and basic skills of listening, comprehension, reading and writing are also stressed. Special emphasis is placed on studies of the Hispanic culture.

The following topics will be covered:

	Primer Paso	Chapter 1	Chapter 2	Chapter 3
Theme	Introduction to the World of Spanish	Friendship	School	Sports and leisure activities
Topics	Greetings and leave taking Name of countries Professions Classroom objects Alphabet/Numbers 0-31 Classroom expressions	Friendship Likes and dislikes Personality characteristics Sports and leisure activities	School supplies School subjects Class schedules Time-telling Numbers 32-59	Public buildings and places Seasons Sports and leisure activites
Communication Objectives	To: Discuss the influence of Spanish language & culture Greet people & say good-by Tell how you feel Ask someone’s name & tell your name Acknowledge introductions Ask for & give information Say when something takes place Count or give dates Say thank you Talk about the classroom	To: Talk about friendship in Spanish-speaking countries Talk about activities Say what youlike&do not like Ask someone what s/he likes Ask if a statement is accurate Say what you or someone else is like Ask someone what s/he is like Describe yourself or others	To: Compare school systems in Spanish-speaking countries Talk about school subjects & supplies Tell what people need Say what something is for Express possession Express quantity Ask for information Express regret/hesitation Talk about location Ask/tell when something takes place Ask/tell the time	To: Compare leisure-time activities in Speanish-speaking countries Tell how someone feels or where someone is Tell where someone is going Talk about activities Say when & with whom you do an activity Express surprise, enthusiasm or disappointment Express possession Extend, accept or decline invitations Ask for & give an explanation
Cultural Objectives	Names and locations of Spanish-speaking countries Spanish names	Concept of friendship	Mexican vs. US school systems Levels of speech: tú/Ud./Uds.	Leisure-time activities Parks and plazas

	Chapter 3	Chapter 4	Chapter 5	Chapter 6
Theme	Sports and leisure activities	Food	Family	Clothing
Topics	Public buildings and places Seasons Sports and leisure activites	Food and drinks Likes, dislikes, preferences	Family members Personal physical characteristics Age Numbers 60-100	Clothing Colors Prices Numbres 101-199
Communicative Objectives	To: Compare leisure-time activities in Speanish-speaking countries Tell how someone feels or where someone is Tell where someone is going Talk about activities Say when & with whom you do an activity Express surprise, enthusiasm or disappointment Express possession Extend, accept or decline invitations Ask for & give an explanation	To: Talk about eating customs in Spanish-speaking countries Describe meals & talk about foods and drinks Express likes & preferences Indicate frequency Refer to obligation Indicate hunger or thirst Refer to something you can’t name Express an opinion Request precise information Elicit agreement	To: Explain how names are formed in Spanish-speaking countries Refer to family members Ask & tell what someone’s name is Ask & tell how old someone is Indicate possession Talk about what someone likes Indicate number Refer to people Describe people, animals & things Name animals	To: Compare where people shop for clothes in Spanish-speaking countries and in the US Identify articles of clothing Talk about colors Discuss prices Describe clothes Indicate a specific item or items Assist customers in a store Address people Start a conversation Talk about shopping & places to shop for clothing Talk about when something happened Indicate location
Cultural Objectives	Leisure-time activities Parks and plazas	Meals and mealtimes	The family Spanish last names	Shopping for clothes Types of clothing stores

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND GRADING EVALUATION

Things that I should know about my Spanish class:

BE PREPARED! KEEP UP WITH YOUR WORK!

I have to bring to class my notebook, homework and a pen or pencil everyday.
I must keep my notebook organized and keep all graded assignments: instructional handouts, homework, and quizzes.
I must write my homework assignments in my student handbook
I come to class prepared, having done all written and oral assignments. My homework is neat, organized and legible. All homework has a date.
Assignments reviewed in class will receive 3 points. I will receive NO CREDIT if I am unprepared. However, my teacher will collect and grade some assignments. I will receive only PARTIAL CREDIT for any graded assignment that is late.
I have to write quizzes and exams neatly. Full credit will not be given for words spelled incorrectly and missing accents.
Actively participate in the class. Raise my hand and volunteer for classroom activities. Be a leader in the class. Ask questions when I don’t understand something or I need further clarification.
I am responsible for each and every class, even though I was absent!

(Ways to get assignments: call a friend or check with someone in class when you arrive in school. If absent for more than 1 day, call the school. Mrs. Robitaille’s voice mail is 652-7153 and Ms. Mazza's is 652-71 .)

RESPECT OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY!

Raise my hand.
Listen to the teacher and to my classmates when they speak.
Don’t destroy property that belongs to the school or to other people.

BE ON TIME!

Arrive to class on time.
Ask permission to go to my locker, the office or the bathroom.
If unavoidably late, come to class with a pass from the teacher or the office.

MY GRADE IS DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY MY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE ABOVE ITEMS!!!

My teacher is evaluating my classroom performance by the following standards:

Chapter exams	30%
Weekly quizzes and projects	30%
Homework	20%
Class participation	20%

My grades will be posted on RebelNet!

For comments or questions please click here

Barbara Robitaille or Theresa Mazza
brobitaille@sbschools.net

tmazza@sbschools.net

Last revised: August 30, 2005.

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