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8th Grade
7th Grade
6th Grade
5th Grade
4th Grade
3rd Grade
2nd Grade
1st Grade
Kindergarten

The philosophy of the Spanish program in St. John the Evangelist school is based on the belief to learning a foreign language is an advantage. This is accomplished through a proper instruction so students can further there knowledge of Spanish. The program's hope and goal is to provide the necessary tools to accomplish this journey.

Spanish Resources

Catholic Schools
in
Virginia

St. John the Evangelist

Homework: every quarter students will have four assignments (worth 25 pts.). Each homework is intended to reinforce the material introduced in class. Don't hesitate to contact me (matosa@ctwisp.net) if you have questions. Please keep in mind Late assignments will not be accepted unless an explanation is provided in writing by the parent or guardian.

The dates for homework are below they can be printed online if you have internet access. If you don't have internet access, copies will be in the office.

8th Grade Spanish Level 1: this class is for students who are going to take Spanish in high school. It meets 3 times a week (MW&F) for 45 minutes each session. The objective is to prepare students for the first year of Spanish. The class will be conducted in Spanish (25 minutes) and English (20 minutes) each session. Finally, students will study in class Spanish grammar and Hispanic culture. BACK	7th Grade Spanish 01: this class is for 7th graders who are planning to take Spanish Level 1 as 8th graders next year. It meets 3 times a week (MW&F) for 45 minutes each session. The objective is to prepare students for the first year of Spanish. In this class students will be exposed to Spanish Grammar and Hispanic culture. BACK
6th Grade Spanish 001: this class is for 6th graders who are planning to take Spanish Level 1 as 8th graders next year. It meets 3 times a week (MW&F) for 45 minutes each session. The objective is to prepare students for the first year of Spanish. In this class students will be exposed to Spanish Grammar and Hispanic culture. BACK	5th Grade Spanish for 5th Grade: this class is designed to prepare students for Spanish. Heavy emphasis will be placed on grammar and Hispanic culture. It meets once a week (Wednesdays) for 60 minutes each session. The class will be conducted in Spanish (35minutes) and English (25 minutes) each session. BACK
4th Grade Spanish for 4th Grade: this class is designed to prepare students for Spanish language. Heavy emphasis will be placed in basic Spanish grammar. The curriculum includes: listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. It meets once a week for 45 minutes each session and it class will be conducted in Spanish (25 minutes) and English (20 minutes) each session. BACK	3rd Grade This class is designed to lay the foundation for Spanish in Elementary school. The class continues the learning process begun in 2nd grade. The curriculum includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of a broad vocabulary as the student begin to learn basic words in the language. They will follow the pattern set by the home room teacher. At home, I recommend that you as the parent with your child if possible practice the words I teach in class. The class meets once a week for 45 minutes. BACK
2nd Grade This class is designed to lay the foundation for Spanish in Elementary school. The class continues the learning process begun in 1st grade. The curriculum includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of a broad vocabulary as the student begin to learn basic words in the language. They will follow the pattern set by the home room teacher. At home, I recommend that you as the parent with your child if possible practice the words I teach in class. The class meets once a week for 45 minutes. BACK	1st Grade This class is designed to lay the foundation for Spanish in Elementary school. The class continues the learning process begun in Kindergarten. The curriculum includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, and vocabulary. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of a broad vocabulary as the student begin to learn basic words in the language. They will follow the pattern set by the home room teacher. At home, I recommend that you as the parent with your child if possible practice the words I teach in class. The class meets once a week for 45 minutes. BACK
Kindergarten This class is an introduction to basic Spanish. It has been designed to make it a positive experience for your child. Students in my class will follow the pattern set by the home room teacher. At home, I recommend that you as the parent with your child if possible practice the words I teach in class. The class meets once a week for 30 minutes. BACK

Homework: five assignments must be completed every quarter. They are worth 20 pts. each. The assignments are intended to reinforce the material introduced in class. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions (matosa@ctwisp.net)). Late assignments will not be accepted unless an explanation is provided in writing by the parent or guardian.

The dates for homework are below they can be printed online if you have internet access. If you don't copies will be in the office.

Tests & Quizzes: every quarter students will have two quizzes and one quarter test. Quizzes are worth 50 points and the quarter test 100 points. The quarter test and quizzes will be based on the material introduced in class, homework, class work and any other material relevant to the class.

If a student is absent for a quiz or a test click below on the quiz# or quarter test. Print the quiz and bring it to class. Remember when you take the quiz YOU CAN NOT USE ANY KIND OF NOTES. Please follow the instructions as indicated on the quiz or test. If a week goes by and no attempt has been made by the student, parent, or guardian to make up the quiz or test the grade will be recorded as cero. Every quiz or test will be posted after 3:00 p.m. from the date that the quiz was given.

Quiz #1
September 17

Quiz #2
October 12

Quarter Test
October 29

Oral Presentation: each quarter students will have a three-two minute oral presentation in Spanish. The instructions are below.

8th grade
ORAL PRESENTATION
Presentation Date October 31, 2007
1st Quarter

7th Grade
ORAL PRESENTATION
Presentation Date October 31, 2007
1st Quarter

6th Grade
ORAL PRESENTATION
Presentation Date October 31, 2007
1st Quarter

Writing Assignment: each quarter students have to write an assignment in Spanish. The requirements are: one page; it must be typed; double space; font type--Times New Roman; font color--black and the font size 12 points. Please follow these guidelines.

8th Grade
Due date November 2, 2007

7th Grade
Due date November 2, 2007

6th Grade
Due date November 2, 2007

5 assignments	20 points	100 points
2 quizzes	50 points	100 points
1 test	100 points	100 points
1 Oral Presentation	25 points	25 points
1 Writing Assignment	25 points	25 points
1 listening exercise	25 points	25 points
Participation	25 points	25 points

Listening Exercises: each quarter students will have one listening exercise. The exercise will be base on the material introduced in class. Please keep in mind each lesson is very important. If you are absent during the listening exercise you need to contact me so I can make arrangement for you to make up the exercise. The date for the listening is November 2, 2007.

Listening Exercise Practice

Basic Spanish Word with Pronunciation

Listening Comprehension Exercise1

Click on the sound icon and select the correct translation from the choices provided. If you are correct, your answer will be highlighted in green; otherwise, your answer will be highlighted in red. You must have java script installed to see the multiple choice questions.

8TH GRADE

7TH GRADE

6TH GRADE

5TH GRADE

4TH GRADE

Field Trips: please keep in mind, field trips are subject to approval by the principal. A field trip can be cancel at anytime because of class behavior, weather condition, or an extraordinary event. You will be notified in advance.

Textbook & Workbook: The text book to be used in class is ¡Ya verás! (2^nd edition-). This textbook will be used as a reference book. The book will be used in class and it will not be taken to home unless there is a special request. 7th and 6th graders will use the 1st edition of ¡Ya verás!. All quizzes and tests are derived from different sources (180 Practice Test: reading, grammar, and oral presentations from Teacher’s Discovery 22741 Paldan Drive Auburn Hill, MI 48326 (2001); S.T.A.R: An Oral Assessment for Spanish Semester Testing. Teacher’s Discovery 22741 Paldan Drive Auburn Hill, MI 48326 (2002); and the ¡Ya verás! Testing Program. Heinle & Heinle Publishers Boston , MA 02116 (2001).

Classroom Expressions
(practice them as much as you can)

¿Puedo ir al baño, por favor? (May I go to the bathroom, please?); ¿Puedo tomar agua, por favor? (May I get a drink of water, please?); ¿Puedo usar el sacapuntas? (May I use the pencil sharpener, please?); No, entiendo (I don’t understand); ¿Cómo se dice _____ en Español? (How do you say ______ in Spanish); No tengo mi tarea (I don’t have my homework); Lo siento (I’m sorry); Perdóname (Excuse me); Con permiso (Excuse me); Necesito un/una____, por favor (I need a ___, please); Quiero un/una ____, por favor (I want a __, please).

Lesson Plan (2nd Quarter)

The lessons in this website are designed to provide quick, brief, and accurate information for students and parents. They have been designed to make students to think and practice what they have learned in class. Keep in mind that grammar will be explained in English (as the textbook does) and the practice in Spanish. If you have questions do not hesitate to contact me at matosa@ctwisp.net.

Lesson 6: To Be (Ser & Estar   (November 5-19)

         This lessons teaches students how to use the verb to be in the Spanish language.
Use the following web sites to practice: http://www.studyspanish.com/lessons/serest1.htm

  Homework

                                                                                                                               Monitoring Sheet (SDQ1; LQ1; AQ1; CCQ1; SQ1).

Lesson 7: Verb Conjugation of -AR, -ER, -IR verbs (November26-December 12)

This lesson teaches students how to conjugate Spanish verbs in the present tense. http://www.lingolex.com/spanver.htm http://www.lingolex.com/conjugatorform.htm

Don't forget the essential vocabulary given in class. ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY

Related Resources-Optional

Homework

Monitoring Sheet (VQ1; CCQ1; LQ1; RQ1; WQ1)

Lesson Lesson 8: -AR, -ER, -IR SPANISH IRREGULAR VERBS ( December 1-17, 2007 )

This lesson teaches students the conjugation of five irregular Spanish verbs. These verbs are: ser, estar, tener, hacer, and ir. The goal is to help students to understand and learn why they are important in the Spanish language.

The concept of verb conjugation among irregular verbs is the same as in English. Verb conjugation refers to the process of changing a verb form to provide information about the action being performed. The form of the verb can gives us some idea about who is performing the action, when the action is being performed, and the relation of the verb to other parts of the sentence. In Spanish you have to keep always in mind the relationship between stem (root) and the ending of the verb. Lets consider the five irregular verbs mentioned above.

Example: SER -------------------- S (the root or stem) and –ER (the ending).

Irregular verb conjugations have to be memorized. With practice it will feel natural.

Lesson Lesson 9: Christmas in the Spanish Speaking World ( December 19, 2007 )

This lesson teaches students the how Christmas is celebrated in some parts of the Spanish speaking world. The goal is to help students understand Christmas from the Hispanic perspective.

Christmas is a Christian celebration brought to Spanish America by the Roman Catholic Church through Spanish colonists during the Age of Discovery. For Hispanics Christmas is about advent, Jesus Christ is the central figure throughout the celebration. Although in United States advent is the same as throughout the Christian world. The cultural differences between Spanish America and Anglo-America are striking especially when it comes to food. Traditionally in the Spanish speaking world people exchange presents on January 6^th and not December 25^th.

Christmas Vocabulary:

- Navidad - María y José

- El bebé Jesus - Dios

- Los Reyes Magos - Espiritu Santo

- Belén - canciones

- Jerusalem - Burro

- Gaspar - ovejas

- Melchor - camellos

- Baltasar - insienso

- diciembre - oro

- enero - miare

- parandas - bailes

- aguinaldos - música

Spanish Speller	How to Write a Paper	History-Spanish Language	Library of Congress Hispanic Division
Spanish Dictionary	What is plagiarism?	Hispanic Flags	Vatican Library History
Spanish Reading List	Catholic Prayers in Spanish	National Geographic in Spanish	Spanish Speaking Countries Flags

The Spanish Speaking World	Online Spanish Thesaurus	Spanish Games	Spanish Vocabulary Games
Story Place for Kids	Virginia Public Libraries	Office of Catholic Schools	Quick Spanish Reference
Weather Spanish Speaking Countries	Spanish News Papers

CLASS DESCRIPTION	HOMEWORK	QUIZZES & TESTS	ORAL PRESENTATIONS
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS	LISTENING EXERCISES	LESSONS	FIELD TRIPS
GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY	VERBS & GRAMMAR	TEXT BOOK	GRADING POLICY
CLASSROOM EXPRESSIONS	SPANISH RESOURCES		CONTACT matosa@ctwisp.net

CLASS DESCRIPTION	HOMEWORK	QUIZZES & TESTS	ORAL PRESENTATIONS
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS	LISTENING EXERCISES	LESSONS	FIELD TRIPS
GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY	VERBS & GRAMMAR	TEXT BOOK	GRADING POLICY
CLASSROOM EXPRESSIONS	SPANISH RESOURCES		CONTACT matosa@ctwisp.net

CLASS DESCRIPTION	HOMEWORK	QUIZZES & TESTS	ORAL PRESENTATIONS
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS	LISTENING EXERCISES	LESSONS	FIELD TRIPS
GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY	VERBS & GRAMMAR	TEXT BOOK	GRADING POLICY
CLASSROOM EXPRESSIONS	SPANISH RESOURCES		CONTACT matosa@ctwisp.net

Class Syllabus Word Format	Class Description	Homework	Lessons	Tests & Quizzes
Grading Policy	Classroom Expressions			CONTACT matosa@ctwisp.net