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Spanish III
Description and Syllabus
2014-2015
Important information
Course Number:
62238
Course weight: 1.04
Homepage:
http://www.cdschools.org//Domain/365
Textbook:
Avancemos III (McDougal Littell)
Textbook website:
www.classzone.com
Authorization code:
2446836-30
Contact Info:
Mr. Eckel
Room 219
Phone: 541-1662 x219
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Before 7:40am, after 2:50pm, additional time by appointment
Spanish III Course Description from Course Catalogue
“Language proficiency is emphasized in listening and speaking through re-entry and expansion of
vocabulary, verbal expressions and refining of grammatical structures from previous levels. More complex
grammatical structures will be introduced and reinforced by use in conversation. Reading and speaking
skills will be developed through the discussion of simple but authentic selections from Hispanic literature.
It is highly recommended that the student earn a 70% or higher average in Spanish II to take this course."
The Spanish III course focuses on the different tenses used in the Spanish language. It builds upon
previous lessons of early conversation, present tense conjugations and basic vocabulary of Spanish I and
II. Students will learn about distinguishing between two past tenses (preterite & imperfect), how to give
commands to individuals and groups (mandatos afirmativos y negativos de tú, usted, ustedes, y
nosotros), how to make predictions about the future, as well as introduce the concept of uncertainty by
using the present subjunctive tense.
From the beginning of the school year, students should have a working knowledge of present and past
tense verb conjugations and be able to use the vocabulary learned from prior themes, such as general
conversation, school, clothes, food and daily routines.
The students in this course are expected to use the Spanish language whenever and wherever possible.
This includes (and is not limited to) conversations involving the themes of study: vacation, family,
volunteerism, environmental issues and presenting opinions on social issues. Student expression will
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also include the creation and presentation of projects based on these themes. All students are expected
to listen and participate in conversations and presentations. Scores for participation will be given at the
discretion of the instructor.
Course Guidelines
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Be on time and prepared for class (with folder and pen or pencil).
Do your own work. Be honest. Translators are not always accurate.
Always do your best.
Show respect to everyone.
Speak as much Spanish as possible.
Course Expectations
1. Your materials are to have a folder to file homework, worksheets/handouts, quizzes, and
class notes. It is to be brought to class every day and kept in a neat and orderly fashion
for easy retrieval.
2. Homework will be listed each day on the white board. Upon entering the room, you are
to record the assignment in your own planner and are responsible to complete it on time.
Written homework is essential since most skills are mastered through repetition. It will
be assigned frequently and checked the following day. When homework is checked, you
will receive a score of 5, 2, or 0. A score of 5 means the homework was successfully
completed (“successfully completed” means that the sentences with answers are written
out, not just the answers alone). A score of 2 is given for homework partially completed
and a 0 is given for assignments that are not attempted. If you are absent, it is your
responsibility to find out the homework assigned during your absence and then turn it in
for credit when you return to school. Failure to turn in missed homework will result in a
0 for that assignment. Sometimes homework assignments will be collected and graded
for accuracy. At these times the point value will be greater than 5.
Poorly written or unacceptable sentences and paragraphs will be handed back to be
rewritten before credit will be granted. Also, late assignments will receive partial credit.
Failure to complete assignments will result in a zero.
3. Reading Assignments may be given. As you read, get in the habit of writing down notes
in your notebook and then reviewing before you come to class. Since books will not be
formally distributed, there is an online password, which will allow you to access the
textbook online. This will enable you to complete any assignment not completed in class.
4. Class participation is essential to learning a foreign language. To encourage the
speaking and application of grammar and cultural knowledge students will be rewarded
with stickers. Students will be given a sticker for an answer according to the discretion
of the teacher. At the end of each marking period, students’ participation will be graded
by the number of stickers they have out of 100. If a student has difficulty answering in
class. They may show me that they have done additional work outside class and they will
be granted a sticker. They may do this through the following means: studying vocabulary
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flashcards (www.studyblue.com), practicing verb conjugations
(www.conjuguemos.com), or reviewing the textbook (www.classzone.com) .
5. If you are absent from class, you are responsible for any work assigned or missed. Refer
also to the section on homework for classes missed.
Select a classmate or “un(a) compañero(a) de clase”, whom you will contact whenever
you are absent in order to find out the assignments, get class notes or other pertinent
information. So, choose your “compañero(a)” wisely.
6. Making up tests and quizzes. Whenever you miss a test or quiz you must make it up as
soon as possible, but not later than two weeks after the original one was given. Failure to
make up missed tests and quizzes will result in a zero being assessed for the missed exam
or quiz. Any test given when a student has an unexcused absence from class can be
considered a grade of zero at the discretion of the teacher.
Course Grading Protocol
The following protocol is observed by all Foreign Language courses:
Summative Assessments of each unit (such as essays, tests, and projects) will be valued at 50% of the
marking period grade. There will be no test or essay retakes offered. No extra credit can be earned on
an assessment, nor will the lowest grade be dropped from the gradebook. For security reasons, tests
may not leave the classroom (unless being given to another faculty member for a student to take
outside of the classroom). Late work will be accepted for summative assessments as follows: the earned
percentage grade will be reduced by 10% for each day late. After 5 school days, late work will no longer
be accepted. Absentee late work will follow district guidelines.
Formative Assessments such as quizzes, presentations, journals, translations, readings and small
projects will be valued at 25% of the marking period grade. Late work will be accepted according to the
guidelines stated above (in the summative assessment section). After three school days, late work will
no longer be accepted. No extra credit will be given on quizzes. Quiz corrections may be offered at the
teacher’s discretion and may not exceed 50% of the original point value.
The following categories of Homework, Classwork and Class participation will be divided according to
the following breakdown: 15% Homework / Classwork, 10% Class participation. No extra credit will be
given. Late work may be accepted for up to 50% of the assignment value. If homework/classwork is
gone over in class, late work does not have to be accepted unless student was absent.
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Spanish III Course Overview: *Note the timeline will vary at the discretion of the instructor.
Lección Preliminar – Una vida ocupada
 Take Level 2 Cumulative Quiz as review (midterm / final exam)
 Conduct grammar and vocabulary review based upon student’s Cumulative Quiz results.
Unidad 1, Lección 1 – Vamos a acampar p 30
 Vocabulario: Camping, Nature p 32
 Gramática
o Use Irregular Present Tense verbs to talk about camping and nature
o Review Preterite tense of regular verbs p 37
o Review Irregular Preterite verbs p 42
Unidad 1, Lección 2 – Vamos a la playa p 56
 Vocabulario: Family Relationships, at the beach p 58
 Gramática
o Discuss when to use saber & conocer p 62
o Use expressions of emotion p 70
o Review the Imperfect tense p 63
o Review when to use the Preterite & Imperfect tenses p 68
Unidad 2, Lección 1 - ¡Todos para uno y uno para todos! p 90
 Vocabulario – Volunteer activities and projects p 92
 Gramática
o Tú commands to do projects and volunteer activities p 97
o Usted, Ustedes, & Nosotros commands p 102
Unidad 2, Lección 2 - ¿Cómo nos organizamos? p 116
 Vocabulario – Requests and recommendations, Media p 118
 Gramática
o Using Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns in commands p 123
o Describe what is / is not recommended with Impersonal expressions + infinitive p 128
Mid-Year Test
Unidad 3, Lección 1 - ¿Cómo será el futuro? p 150
 Vocabulario – Environmental concerns p 152
 Gramática
o Review “Near Future Tense” (Ir + a + infinitive) p 156
o Discuss the future of our environment with the Future Tense p 156
o Learn when to use Por & Para p 162
Unidad 3, Lección 2 – Por un futuro mejor p 176
 Vocabulario – Social awareness, Presenting and supporting opinions p 178
 Gramática
o Use Future tense to support opinions p 189
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Review Impersonal expressions to prepare for learning the present subjunctive p 128
(review from last chapter)
Use the Present Subjunctive of regular verbs to support opinions p 183
Use More Subjunctive verbs forms p 188
Unidad 4 Professions and Descriptions (Lección 1 - ¿Quién te inspira? & Lección 2 - ¿Quiénes son los
héroes?) pp 210 & 236
o Describe people p 212
o Describe Family relationships p 238
 Vocabulario 4.1– Professions and Characteristics, Describing others p 212
 Vocabulario 4.2- Expressing positive and negative emotions, more professions, supporting
opinions p 238
 Gramática
o Subjunctive with Ojalá and verbs of hope p 217
o Subjunctive with verbs of influence p 218
o Subjunctive with doubt (Moved from III 4.2) p 243
o Subjunctive with emotion (Moved from III 4.2) p 248
Unidad 5 Lección 1
 Vocabulario – Travel preparations, Computers, Requirements and conditions
 Gramática
o Subjunctive with Conjunctions to discuss travel preparations
o Subjunctive with the Unknown (indefinite antecedent)
Unidad 6 Lección 1 La vida en la ciudad p 330
 Vocabulario – Around the neighborhood, An apartment in the city p 332
 Gramática
o Describe the neighborhood and city with Past participles as adjectives p 337
o Present Perfect Tense p 342
Unidad 6 Lección 2 Fuera de la ciudad p 356
 Vocabulario – Traveling y train, Describing a cultural excursión p 358
 Gramática
o Describe travel with Past perfect tense p 363
o Future perfect tense p 368
Study for Spanish III Final Test
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