2017-2018 Room 225

Sra. Vargas
Spanish Intermediate High Adrianavargas@acs.sch.ae

Goals Intermediate High Proficiency

The goal of the Spanish program at ACS is to develop language Targets
proficiency as well as understanding and appreciation of Spanish- Interpretive listening: students
speaking cultures. Spanish classes focus on what students are able can understand some extended
to do with the language-namely communicate effectively with speech on a variety of familiar
speakers of the target language and to develop fluency in the and some unfamiliar topics
language as well as accuracy in both speaking and writing. delivered through conversations
and other media.
Interpretive reading: students can
Spanish Intermediate High is for students who have
understand many different types
reached Intermediate Mid proficiency in interpersonal
of texts that contain unfamiliar
listening and speaking. In the Intermediate High course,
vocabulary.
while students continue to develop their interpersonal
Interpersonal speaking: students
listening and speaking skills, increasing attention is given
can state and support their views
to the development of reading and writing. In the
and take an active part in
context of new culturally rich thematic units, students
discussions on familiar topics and
are engaged and supported in the proficiency building
in some complicated situations.
process. More emphasis will be on developing
Presentational speaking: students
accuracy, mastery of more tenses and grammatical
can present clear and detailed
structures in order to communicate effectively in
descriptions on topics related to
different social situations, both in speaking and writing. their experiences and interests.
Students can present their
Themes studied over the course of the year: viewpoint on an issue and
support my opinions.
Imagines of cultural Identity
Presentational writing: students
Advertising
can express ideas in detailed
Health and beauty
narratives, descriptions or
Being a critic
explanations on familiar and
Heroes and mentors
some new topics.
Poverty and Wealth
Tech Innovations
Living abroad

Spanish Intermediate High 1

 Spanish in the classroom ACS LATE WORK and NTI POLICY
Your Spanish language skills will be developed through a range All work must be prepared and
of individual and group tasks and a wide variety of pair and ready for evaluation by the due
date assigned. If formative work is
group activities. You will be introduced to the full range of types
not completed on time, it will be
of texts appropriate to the course. recommended that students stay
Students are strongly encouraged to communicate in Spanish outside of class to complete
during the whole period, and to seize opportunities outside the assignments during tutorial to
classroom to practice the language. receive appropriate feedback.
Students should come to class prepared, with the necessary Students are reminded that the
material (including a fully charged computer), with their purpose of this policy is to offer
additional support in cases where
homework, and most importantly with a positive attitude and
circumstances prevent the
willingness to fully engage in learning. completion of assignments. To
perform optimally in meeting
Assessment standards on summative
Formative Assessments: All assignments that provide students assessments, it is strongly
with opportunities to practice and receive feedback along recommended that all formative
learning objectives and standards. Examples include quizzes, work be completed for class to
receive the full benefit of
drafts of essays, group work, homework, exit tickets, and any
instruction.
other assignments that are directly aligned to standards and
If there is a summative assessment
learning outcomes.
that you are unable to complete
Summative assessments include final drafts of essays, unit tests,
on the assigned date, the ACS Not
projects, and other assignments that are directly aligned to
Turned In Policy applies as stated in
standards and learning outcomes and are used for the
the ACS Student Handbook (which
purposes of evaluating student performance at a particular
is linked through your Veracross
time.
student portal). In all cases, even if
absent the day before a
Academic Integrity
summative assessment, you will be
Any work submitted by the student should be the students own
expected to take the assessment
work. You are encouraged to study and work collaboratively
as scheduled. It is the students
with others. However, this collaboration should never involve you
responsibility to come outside of
having possession of a copy of work done by another student.
class (before or after school, or
Should copying occur, both students involved will automatically
during tutorial) to make
receive a zero for the assignment.
arrangements for missed
assignments. In the event of
I-tap program in Spanish class
extenuating circumstances,
The use of technology in Spanish class aims to promote the
students may request an extension
development of language skills and intercultural competence.
using the ACS Extension Request
Students should always have their laptops with them with
Form. Please be aware that this
battery charged. Students are expected to access only
form must be turned in at least 3
classroom-related sites and applications during class time.
school days before the scheduled
Students should always cite any and all use of websites, books,
due date.
media, etc The use of online dictionaries is strongly encouraged;
However, students should not rely on online translators (such as Welcome to Spanish Intermediate
google translate) to complete their writing. High class.
I am looking forward to a fantastic
year!

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