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Bienvenidos

a la clase de español

Spanish 1, Part 2

Agenda:

student objectives

Sra. Muenzen

our classroom

materials

grading / academic supports

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Welcome to UMS!

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About me …

mom - 2 teenage daughters

Master of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching (MAFLT) - Michigan State University

teacher - year 20, New Jersey and

New York

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Topics for Spanish 1, Part 2

unit 1 - la comida es cultura

*recognize how traditions related to meals and food reflect identity

unit 2 - la vida es un carnaval

*recognize that leisure activities help define self and community

unit 3 - el mundo en el que vivo

*recognize how the culture, climate, and geographical features help shape self identity

unit 4 - Fiesta Fatal (book study)

*recognize how celebrations reflect identity and how sharing in the celebrations of another culture opens the doors to intercultural growth

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Our Mission - World Language Department

*to foster inquisitive, life-long learners who have a positive impact on the world by exploring interculturality through discourse about different languages, cultures and real life experiences

classroom community developed agreements and norms

student centered learning rooted in collaboration

universally designed lessons focused on big and small cultures

opportunities for challenge and reflection

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Student Responsibilities

complete class assignments - independent and collective

come prepared for class

actively participate

interviews

games

music

stories

free writes

draw it

chat mat

info gap

skits

smashdoodle

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class notes and any other necessary materials are posted in Google Classroom

Resources:

grades are posted in Genesis

in case of absence, check google classroom for posted assignments or notes AND check in during FLEX / class upon return to school to make up work

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Materials:

binder

pen / pencil

Chromebook (charged!)

headphones

digital textbook**

EntreCulturas

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Grading: Spanish 1, Part 2

30%	70%
Assessments	Skill Development
Summative Performance Tasks Interpretive Performance Interpersonal Performance Presentational Performance	Supportive Content Tasks Quizzes Classwork Participation - speaking Other as deemed appropriate by teacher