8 Learning Expectations

8th Grade Spanish

Spanish 8 is a 35 minute course and is a continuation of Spanish 7. Spanish is often spoken in the classroom. The teacher may use English to clarify instructional material. The student is expected to use Spanish as a means of classroom communication. As the student learns new vocabulary and grammar, the student will be assessed in developing the skills to listen, speak, read and write as pertaining to the topics listed below.

The following topics will be covered:

	Chapter 6	Chapter 7	Chapter 8	Chapter 9
Theme	Clothing	Leisure and vacation time	Home	Health
Topics	Clothing Colors Prices Numbers 101-199	Nature Travel Weather Clothing	Rooms in the house Furniture Household appliances Household chores	Parts of the body Health Physical sensations
Communicative Objectives	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	To: Talk about how young people spend their vacations Talk about vacations and planning a vacation Talk about places to visit and things to do on vacation Say that you want or would like something Say where someone went Say when events occur Name items to take on vacation Ask about or describe weather Express amazement or satisfaction	To: Talk about homes in Spanish-speaking countries Talk about where someone lives Talk about houses or apartments Indicate possession Name household chores Indicate obligation Name and describe household items Indicate that someone is right or wrong Indicate agreement or disagreement	To: Talk about health and health practices in the Spanish-speaking world Name parts of the body Ask or describe how someone is feeling Name ways to maintain good health Name medical professions Indicate how long something has been going on Express and ask for an opinion Name places to go or things to do when you are sick
Cultural Objectives	Shopping for clothes Types of clothing stores	Leisure and vacation time	Architecture and the home	Health and health practices

	Chapter 10	Chapter 11	Chapter 12	Chapter 13
Theme	Community	Movie and TV shows	Restaurants	The Environment
Topics	Places in the community Activities and errands Transportation Numbers 200-1,000	TV shows Movies	Restaurants Mexican food Table settings	Environmental conservation Environmental dangers Endangered species
Communicative Objectives	To: Talk about Hispanic communities in the US Tell where you go Discuss activities or errands Say you don't/didn't know something Refer to money and discuss cost Discuss mailing things Ask and give directions Identify means of transportation Discuss past activities Indicate when something happened Talk about things you buy	To: Discuss television in the Spanish-speaking world Name types of movies Discuss TV shows Describe a movie or TV show Indicate time or duration Express opinions or reactions Indicate a reason	To: Discuss Mexican food and restaurants Name and discuss foods Talk about food Describe table settings Talk about eating out Express needs Indicate time or frequency Indicate position	To: Discuss endangered species in the US and the Spanish-speaking world Discuss conservation Name items that can be recycled Discuss animals Discuss nature and the environment Describe environmental dangers Discuss transportation Discuss everyday activities State an opinion

Cultural Objectives

Hispanic communities in the US

Spanish-language television

Mexican food and restaurants

Endangered species in the Spanish-speaking world

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 in correctly 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 652-7177.)

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%
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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