Español IV Honors

Sutton Memorial High School

Señora Tuomala

Email: tuomalac@suttonschools.net

508-581-1640 x3216

¡Bienvenidos a la clase de Español IV Honors! In this course you will be expanding your previous Spanish vocabulary, grammar and culture introduced in Spanish III. We are going to extensively use the language to read, write, listen, speak--live in the Spanish language. The readings will have an emphasis on famous writers from Spanish-speaking countries. Our textbook, Nuevas Vistas, curso uno uses these readings to include advanced grammar, essential phrases, culture and literary concepts in order to complete our Spanish experience. Literary elements to be studied:

• Biografias, autobiografias (narracion)
• Punto de vista, ironia
• Mitos, leyendas, la exposición (especulación-causa/efecto)
• Drama-persuasión (evaluación)
• Poesía-problemas y soluciones
• Hacer un resumen (articulo informativo)

This course also aligns with the school’s mission statement and expectations for student learning:

Sutton High School Mission Statement

At Sutton Memorial High School, we are committed to providing a foundation on which all students have the opportunity to pursue academic excellence and personal development in a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment.

Expectations for Student Learning

“The Sutton High School student (1) is a critical thinker;(2) is culturally aware;(3) is a responsible citizen; and (4) works cooperatively.”

Objectives

By the end of Spanish IV, you will be able to use the target language to speak and write about people, things, and events in many different tenses. As a student of Spanish IV, you will be able to effectively write in the target language while analyzing the literary concept you will be using. You will be reading, revising, defending, and evaluating written work by Spanish-speaking authors as well as the work of your peers.

We will be using a variety of newspaper and magazine articles, music, and videos to aid in our goal of learning the Spanish language and subsequent culture. Presentations, journal entries, projects, conversations, skits and readings will also be assigned to allow you to demonstrate your personal understanding of the topics discussed. Being an Honors course you will also be using a variety of outside sources as well as more advanced grammar instruction to enhance your second language acquisition.

Materials

Please bring the following with you to each class:

• Textbook (Nuevas Vistas, curso uno)
• Pen or pencil
• Notebook or Binder
• Folder (for organizing handouts)
• A positive attitude
• Spanish/English Dictionary

Grading/Assessment

• Tests/Presentations/Projects 25%
• Quizzes/Written Assignments 25%
• Active Participation 25%
• Homework/Outside work 25%

Please Remember!

• Arrive on time and prepared to work. (Bring all necessary materials.)
• Homework is assigned nightly and is considered and extension of the work we do in class.
• Extra Help is always encouraged. I am available Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. This time is set aside for make-up work or missed tests and quizzes due to absences.
• You are responsible for finding out if you have any missed assignments and completing them in a reasonable time period. (Homework – 1 day,

Quizzes/Tests - 4 days)

• Course Requirements and Syllabus may be modified to fit the needs of the class.
• In Spanish IV you will be challenged with more rigorous materials, please remember to try as best you can to complete all assignments without the use of any online translators. It is recommended that you utilize a Spanish/English Dictionary to aid you with unfamiliar words and phrases.
• This is your Spanish Class, if you need anything or would like to share information and ideas…Speak Up!

¡Buena Suerte Chicos!

Señora Tuomala