6TO. GRADO

Español

WHAT ARE WE DOING?

“Bridging year” – we make sure that students build up enough vocabulary and feel comfortable with the basics of the grammar in preparation for the first half of Spanish I in 7th grade

Meet 4 times a weekAcademic subject

TEXTBOOK/CHROMEBOOK

Using the 7th grade book – we will take it easy

www.classzone.com – textbook website Grammar and vocabulary are posted

on my webpage No workbook Your child will be taking notes on their

journals until they begin using Chromebooks. If your child prefers, he/she can continue to use a notebook.

SCHOOL WEBSITE RESOURCES

Vocabulary and grammar for each chapter WILL be posted on my page (not password protected)

Additional resources include typing in Spanish, grammar basics, and link to an online dictionary

DO NOT USE ONLINE TRANSLATORS unless you are able to teach the grammar to your child!

GRADING/HOMEWORK

35% tests 20% quizzes and 25%homework

→1 day late receives only 75% credit

→2 days late no credit given (0)→Completion grade: credit given

20% Participation

GRADING (CONT)

Homework is assigned at least once a week – posted on website

Study guides are always provided for tests (the study guide is the test!)

I go easy on the materials and homework the first quarter

Encourage your child to practice the language as much as possible

GRADING (CON’T)

Conversation partners allow your child to practice the language structure with someone who is at about the same level.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICEEncourage your child to review

vocabulary and/or grammar on non-homework days

GRADING (CON’T)

I am available for after-school help on Tuesdays until 4:00 P.M. If your child requires a different day, please let me know.

ABOUT MYSELF

Born in Spain; raised in Puerto Rico Product of Catholic schools through

college Began teaching Spanish about 12

years ago I have two adult children; both

graduated from St. Theresa