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Bienvenidos a la clase de español!

• Sra. Bragg

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Quién soy?
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Spanish 1A and 1B

• Spanish 1A
• Introduces students to the Spanish language and
  culture. Builds vocabulary and basic grammar
  skills in reading, writing and speaking.
• Spanish 1B
• Continues 1A, building and reinforcing skills.
• Spanish 2
• Builds on the foundation of Spanish I gaining
  more flexibility in their expression

Students are expected to practice speaking,
reading, writing and listening in Spanish daily.
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Grading

• Grading is dividing into three sections
• Preparation and production (20)
• (homework, prepared, and using Spanish in class)
• Formative (30)
• (on-going progress in learning quizzes, in class
  activities, homework, small projects)
• Summative (50)
• (showing knowledge and comprehension IPA exams
  and large projects)
• Can redo (once) after a relearn

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Homework 2 kindsActivities usually
started in class, but finished at
home.Practice - go over what we did in class
by-teaching family members-computer
activities-google voice-calling
friends Should last 10-15 minutes
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Student Resources

• Student Notebook
• student work, study guides, dictionary
• Website LMSpanish.weebly.com
• study guides, on-line activities.
• (Will migrate to Schoology)
• Text book Realidades (1A, 1B, 2)
• used in class (available on line or hardcopy)
• Work book (in class)
• Radio/TV/Internet/library
• for listening activities
• Google Voice
• for speaking activities
• Teacher, peers, parents (!)
• Scholastic Qué tal?

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Scholastic Magazine
All level 1B and 2 students need to order a
subscription to Qué tal?, a Scholastic
Magazine in Spanish. To order, go to Pay
Student Fees on the LMS web site. Click on
Activities and Clubs Scroll down to Scholastic
Magazine Subscription.
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How can I help my student?Even if you dont know
Spanish!

• Provide a clear time and place for homework
• Have the student teach you what they are learning
  (teaching is the best form of learning!) even
  if you cant understand it all
• Encourage interacting with the language
• Learn some phrases you can use with them
• Label your house with Spanish!
• Play Spanish games on the internet (Duolingo)
• Change your computers browser to Spanish
• Play video games in Spanish
• Watch a movie/TV program you know in Spanish
• Listen to a sports game in Spanish.

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Communication

• To reach me
• email (the best way to reach me)
• becky.bragg_at_bvsd.org
• For grades
• Infinite campus
• bvsd.org (get your password from the office)
• For Homework (every night!)
• For daily work your students planner
• For larger projects my web site
  (LMSpanish.weebly.com)

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LMS
World Expo
A school wide exploration of Spanish and French
speaking cultures. January 21, 2016
Would you like to help? Please sign our
volunteer list or contact me at
becky.bragg_at_bvsd.org.
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  France Spain!Summer 2016 
Join the 2 Traveling Pirates (Sra. Bragg Prof
Mitz) for an informational meeting about a
summer trip to Ecuador through World Strides tours
Whos invited? LMS students and families Where
Sra. Braggs room 155 When Tuesday, September
15, 530-630 pm Questions? Contact Sra. Bragg
Prof Mitz at 2Travelingpirates_at_gmail.com or call
720-722-1182
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AdiósIf you would like any information in
this presentation, email me and I will email you
a copy.
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Grading Preparation and Production

• Preparation and Production is based on
• bringing materials to class (notebook, homework)
• completing out of class work (logs, homework)
• Participating in class (interacting in Spanish)

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Grading - Formative

• Formative grades show how students are forming
  their knowledge. This is an ongoing process,
  therefore, students are encouraged to constantly
  improve their knowledge.
• Re-do option of formative work
• To show improvement of knowledge, students must
  show
• extra effort in studying by completing a formal
  corrections process
• re-do work within four days of receiving a graded
  work

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Grading Summative

• based on past class work (quizzes, homework,
  projects)
• give the student and opportunity to show their
  ability to combine all their current knowledge
  writing, reading, listening, and speaking of
  Spanish.
• Integrated Performance Assessments (IPA)
  authentic interaction in an informal setting at
  the end of each unit.
• Projects formal presentation of a specific
  subject.

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How can my student get help?

• Encourage your student to develop a study
  schedule and to self-advocate if they need help
• Use their notes, book, internet,
  LMSpanish.weebly.com
• Study with people (teaching each other helps
  learning)
• Consult with me for ideas on how to study.
• I am available before or after class/school