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BACK TO SCHOOL!

Instructor: Seorita Evans E-mail: vbevans@email.wm.edu Classroom: 204

Bienvenidos a la clase de Espaol 2!

Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers. ----Cesar Chavez

Bienvenidos!

Bienvenidos! My name is Seorita Evans, and I am delighted to be the instructor for Spanish 2 this semester. With close to 500 million people speaking Spanish worldwide, your childs decision to continue with Espaol 2 is an important and rewarding decision. The focus in Spanish 2 will further expand upon what your child has already learned in Spanish 1, integrating vocabulary, grammar, and culture so that by the end of this course, your child will be able to: use language authentically and understand the intersection of culture and language.

Las Reglas (The Rules)

Come to class on time with necessary materials and ready to learn. Be respectful of your teacher, your classmates and yourself as a learner. Be an effective contributor in class and out of class by coming to class with assigned work already completed and participate while in class. Strive to speak Spanish in class its the only way that you will improve your speaking. Practice, Practice, Practice !!!! The instructor dismisses the class, not the bell.

El Texto y Materiales (Text and materials)

Realidades Textbook, Level 2 Workbook for Realidades Level 2. 3 ring binder containing loose leaf paper Pen or pencil Note cards

Los metdos de instruccin (Methods of Instruction)

Conversational exchange Cooperative activities Drills, skits, games, Review and revision of homework, Evaluation of authentic materials in Spanish.

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Los metdos de evaluacin (Methods of Evaluation)

Students will be evaluated in a number of ways in order to accommodate various learning styles including: Composition Dictation Performance-Based Assessments Projects Quizzes Homework Value: 30% Performance-Based Tests 20% Grammar and Vocabulary Quizzes 20% Communicative Activities 20% Homework and Class Participation

Research Based Practices

In my class, I strive to use research based practices to further support the learning of the students, particularly in: Differentiation Performance Based Assessments Cultural Knowledge

Ayuda! (Help) Helpful Links

1. Spanishdict.com, online dictionary 2. Queonda.com, compilation of different lessons and quizzes 3. Realidades, Level 2 Website, accompanying resources that include reading, writing ,and listening practice. (http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/i
ndex.cfm? fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix =jdk&wcsuffix=0001)

Students : If you need help at any time with Spanish work throughout the year, feel free to arrange a time to meet with me before school, after school, or during AEP just talk to me before or after class or send me an email at vbevans@email.wm.edu. Parents/ Guardians: If you would like to contact me or set up a meeting please send me an email at vbevans@email.wm.edu, and I will try my best to respond within 24 hours.

***While the internet provides such wonderful language tools and interpreting sites, I ask that students limit their use of translation tools to defining. Using translation programs to translate complete sentences or paragraphs is not acceptable and is considered a breach of the honor code.