Spanish I

Course Syllabus


Course Description:

Spanish I is a course where students learn to understand and utilize the Spanish language through reading, writing, listening and speaking in the target language.


Instructional Philosophy:

Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. Students who are equipped linguistically and culturally to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad; look beyond their customary borders; develop insight into their own language and culture; act with greater awareness of self, of other cultures, and their own relationship to those cultures; gain direct access to additional bodies of knowledge; and participate more fully in the global community and marketplace.


Benchmark Assessments:

1st Quarter: Students will read, write, speak and understand using correct Spanish vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation to communicate about: where they are going and how they are going to get there; what they are going to do; what they do; places in a city; foods they like and dislike; information about foods and restaurants, celebrations, people they know.


2nd Quarter: Students will read, write, speak and understand using correct Spanish vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation to communicate about: where they live; where and what things are in your house and neighborhood; places of interest, both here and abroad; types of homes; location expressions; things people own; relationships among people; sports and activities; what they know how to do; what they want to do; the weather and seasons; what to do and what to wear; games they play; giving advice.


3rd Quarter: Students will read, write, speak and understand using correct Spanish vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation to communicate about: school subjects and schedules; activities in school; making excuses; schools in other countries; places in school; classes and class work; daily routines; getting ready; leaving and receiving phone messages; Latino culture.


4th Quarter: Students will read, write, speak and understand using correct Spanish vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation to communicate about: places to shop and things to buy; store transactions; different kinds of stores and products; where they or someone else went, did, and saw; giving something to someone; qualities of a person, place or thing.


Major Course Goals:

The major course goals of Spanish I are for students to: Communicate in the Spanish language; Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures; Develop insight into the nature of language and culture.


Major Course Projects and Instructional Activities:

  1. Daily participation

  2. In-class and home study of vocabulary and grammar.

  3. Current upkeep of Spanish Notebook

  4. Presentations and stand-up dialogues – both with classmates and individual.



Course Assessment Plan:

  1. Daily participation points.

  2. Regularly scheduled quizzes.

  3. Pop quizzes.

  4. Chapter tests.

  5. Other assigned homework.


Course Expectations:

  1. Students are expected to come to class each day prepared to participate.

  2. 80% of learning a foreign language consists of vocabulary memorization, therefore students must memorize vocabulary in the target language.

  3. Students are expected to treat others with respect, put-forth their best effort and do what is needed in order to acquire the knowledge offered to them and to help others do the same.


Supplies and Materials Needed:

    1. Spanish-English dictionary. I would prefer Webster's.

    2. 3 ring binder (no wider than 2”) with 5 dividers.

    3. Writing utensils. Preferably pencils. Black or blue pens are acceptable.


Homework Policy and Grading Scale:

Refer to handbook for general information.



Extra Help:

Time and Place to be Reached by Parent:

Mrs. Palomino may be reached at school from 1:20-2:00 at 568-2146 or by email:

lpalomino@mail.bloomfield.k12.mo.us