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 * Overview for Middle School Spanish 6 **
 * Course Objectives: **

Utilizing the Holt, Rinehart, Winston textbook //Ven Conmigo! Exploratory//, and its accompanying materials, the Spanish 6 course is designed to provide beginners with the basic principles of Spanish grammar and culture, emphasizing comprehension and communication skills through the development of listening, speaking, some reading and minimal writing. The students will learn through a variety of activities, such as spontaneous conversation or prepared dialogues with classmates, pair-work activities, games, songs, listening activities, and written exercises. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in simple conversations in Spanish, as well as read and write short phrases. They will also have a better understanding of the culture behind the language.


 * Homework: **

Homework will be assigned for most class periods and will usually consist of a page from the //Activity// section of the textbook and/or of teacher-prepared worksheets. Homework will be checked at the beginning of the period. Homework that is done well and on time will receive full credit. Homework that has not been well done or is late will receive minimal credit. Half credit may be gained by completing the assignment satisfactorily within one calendar day. Homework that is missed due to an excused absence from class will be accepted for full credit within five calendar days.


 * Assessment: **

Quarter grades will be based on homework completion, on written quizzes and tests based on the material covered in the //Activity// pages and on spelling, oral work, and on class participation (which includes coming to class prepared, participating willingly, and keeping a neat binder).


 * Classroom Preparation and Behavior: **

Students must bring their textbook, any other homework worksheets, paper and pencil with them to every class. They will be given a separate journal for their vocabulary lists and class notes as well. Students are expected to attend all classes and to be in their seats ready to work when the period begins. During the class, students are expected to follow classroom activities alertly and to volunteer answers frequently. Courteous attention to the teacher, without distracting fellow students, is expected, as is concern and respect for the rights and feelings of all members of the class.

**Course Syllabus for Spanish 6**


 * The Spanish 6 course will concentrate on the following skills and attitudes: **

· building vocabulary

· gaining appreciation for the culture of various Hispanic countries

· starting to become familiar with some grammatical terms and concepts

· building conversational patterns

· engendering enthusiasm for the study of the Spanish language


 * Some topics that we will explore are **

· Unit 1: geography and culture, the alphabet, numbers 0-20, and colors

· Unit 2: greetings, age, team sports and classes, and music and food

· Unit 3: school supplies, telling time, days of the week, and school subjects

· Unit 4: more sports, pastimes and activities, and opinions about them

· Unit 5: weather, months and dates, seasons, and holidays

· Unit 6: breakfast, lunch, dinners, and ordering in a restaurant

· Unit 7: places in a town, giving directions, places to see, and zoo animals

· Unit 8: family members, introductions, description for people, and pets

· Unit 9: clothing, shopping, the body, and health