1. My Schedule:
Bienvenidos a la clase de español de la Sra Rollins en el salón, 61J…
Periods 2: Prep
Period 3-4 & 6: Spanish 1CP
Periods 5 & 7: Spanish 2CP
Please be respectful of LUNCH office hours (after school by appt only):
Mondays: CLOSED
Tuesdays: Spanish Club
Wednesdays: Scheduled Make-ups
Thursdays: Tutoring
Fridays: Crossroads Club

2. I speak Spanish because… I can teach you because I went to:
¿Quién es la Sra Citraro-Rollins? (Who Mrs. Citraro-Rollins? What are her credentials?)
I speak Spanish because…
Born in Santa Monica to Argentine parents and raised in Agoura Hills, Ca
Spanish & Italian descent:
Paternal: Sicilia & Cosenza, Italy
Maternal: Tineo (Asturias), Spain
I can teach you because I went to:
Newbury School of Beauty: Licensed Manicurist (’93)
Moorpark College: A.A.-General Education (’96)
Cal State Long Beach: B.A.-Spanish: (’98)
National University: M.S.-Cross-Cultural Education (’00)
National University: M.A.-Administration (’01)
WHS: 10 Years!!
Years Teaching: 16 Years!!
I’ve been advisor for:
YES Club, Anime Club, Latino Club Advisor
Currently:
Spanish Club Advisor, we meet every lunch
Crossroads Club Advisor, we meet every lunch

3. The National Standards:
Contrato/ECLR:
(Expected Classroom Learning Results)
The National Standards:
(The 5 C’s)
Department Goal
Our Daily Routine
The “Respect” Expectations
Standards of Performance
Absences
Materials
Grading Policy
My Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
Dishonesty
Attendance
Dress Code Violation
HW & Participation
Office Hours
Communicate in languages other than English
Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture (Comparisons)
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World
Our Daily Routine:
Greeting from Sra Rollins
“Chicle” check
Esponja/Mini Quiz
Correct HW
Instructional Time
Two minute Downtime

4. Materiales ¿Qué necesito? (What Do I Need Everyday?)
Everyday you bring:
Textbook
Workbook
Lined Paper
Pen, Pencil, 2 Red Pens
1 LETTER sized manila folder
Black Expo Marker & old sock
I will provide:
Writing, Audio, & Video Activities
Listening CD’s
Telenovelas
Individual whiteboards
Other necessary supplies
Recommended:
Mini Oxford English/Spanish Dictionary
Mini-stapler
Highlighters

5. The “Respect” Expectations:
R espect the rights and property of others
E ating/gum chewing, drinks, cell phones, & digital games will NOT be tolerated in my classroom
S wift silence at the signal
P ut downs, swearing and rude gestures are prohibited
E arnest effort to listen ensures success
C ome on time with materials and homework everyday
T alk when called upon or when working in groups
**Serious offenses**
(as written on WHS Referral Form):
 **Violations**
Documented verbal warning
Detention
Referral to AP
**Positives**
Friday Raffles
HW Passes
Dulces
Good Phone Calls Home
performing poorly on tests
unadjusted attendance
unauthorized attendance
unauthorized departure
suspected forgery
off campus
smoking or possession
discourtesy
suspected dishonesty
fighting
harassment
disruptive behavior
tardiness excessive dates
excessive absence
inappropriate dress
misuse of school property
defiance of authority
negative attitude
inattention and indifference
insufficient daily preparation
fails to bring work materials
working below level of class

6. Mis responsablidades a ti, el estudiante
Mis responsablidades a ti, el estudiante. (My Responsibilities to You, the Student)
To treat you with respect and care for you as an individual.
To provide you an orderly classroom.
To provide you the necessary discipline.
To provide you the appropriate motivation.
To teach you the required content.
To provide “office hours.”
(Check Classroom Management Plan for hours listed)

7. Mis responsablidades a Ud
Mis responsablidades a Ud., la maestra (My Responsibilities to You, the Teacher)
To treat you with respect and care for you as an individual.
To attend classes regularly.
To study and do your best work.
To be cooperative and not disruptive.
To learn and understand the required content.
Head your paper correctly in the right hand corner of each assignment you turn in:
a.        Last name, First name
b.        Date
c.         Period-Row #

8. Documented Verbal Warning: “My Behavior Log” (Mi comportamiento)
Notebook needs to be filled out as such:
Fecha
(Date):
Infracción (Infraction):
Firma
(Signature):
**When you sign the notebook, show me your signature and return it to the board ledge.
2nd Offense for the same infraction
constitutes a detention
3rd Offense for the same infraction
constitutes a Referral to the A.P.

9. **I do not offer extra credit assignments, so don’t ask! 
Grading Policy
Categories:
Homework (2 points per assignment, bigger assignments are 5 points)
Participation (10 points per week, except for holiday weeks)
Vocab Quizzes (20-25 points)
Projects ( points)
Speaking Orals (25-50 points)
Chapter Tests ( points)
Final Exam ( points)
**Grades are NOT weighted, it is a point for point grading policy.
*Students are graded on their abilities in:
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, & Grammar/Vocabulary
**I do not offer extra credit assignments, so don’t ask! 

10. ¿Qué aprenderá su hijo? (What will your child learn in Sp2?)
Capítulo 1 ¡Familiares y amigos! (La Ciudad de México) pgs. 0-38
Grammar 1: Nouns, adjectives, and gustar; present tense verbs (stem-changing); reflexive pronouns
Grammar 2: Idioms with tener; verbs and ir a followed by infinitives; present progressive; direct object pronouns; affirmative and negative informal commands
Capítulo 2 ¡En el vecindario! (Cuzco) pgs
Grammar 1: Indirect and direct object pronouns; presents tense of dar and decir; saber and conocer; using ser with adjectives of nationality
Grammar 2: Ser and estar; expressions folllowed by infinities; preterite of –ar, -er, and –ir verbs; preterite of hacer and ir
Capítulo 3 ¡Pueblos y ciudades! (Santo Domingo) pgs
Grammar 1: Using the impersonal se and passive se, preterite of –car, -gar, -zar verbs and conocer; irregular preterites: andar, tener, venir, dar, and ver
Grammar 2: Using formal commands of regular verbs; irregular formal commands; commands with pronouns and review of informal commands
Capítulo 4 ¡Mantente en forma! (Miami) pgs
Grammar 1: Preterite of ponerse and decir; preterite of stem-changing –ir verbs; preterite of ser and estar
Grammar 2: Verbs with reflexive pronouns and direct objects; past participles used as adjectives; preterite of caerse
Capítulo 5 Día a Día (San José) pgs
Grammar 1: Preterite of poder and traer; verbs with reflexive pronouns; possessive pronouns
Grammar 2: Negative expressions with ninguno(a); using hace with time expressions; using pero and sino

11. ¿Qué aprenderá su hijo? (What will your child learn in Sp2?)
Capítulo 6 ¡Recuerdos! (Segovia) pgs
Grammar 1: Using the imperfect of regular verbs; imperfect of ir and ver; verbs with reciprocal pronouns
Grammar 2: using the imperfect of ser and haber; preterite with mental and emotional states; preterite of creer, leer, construir, oír, caerle a uno
Capítulo 7 ¡Buen Provecho! (San Juan) pgs
Grammar 1: using double object pronouns; commands with double object pronouns; adverbs
Grammar 2: more use of the imperfect; describing with the imperfect; past participles used as adjectives
Capítulo 8 ¿Tiendas y puestos? (Santiago) pgs
Grammar 1: imperfect and preterite: saying what was in progress; using ir + a + infinitive with the imperfect and preterite; comparatives and superlatives
Grammar 2: using por and para; demonstrative adjectives and adverbs of place; usin adjectives as nouns
Capítulo 9 A nuestro alrededor (El Paso) pgs
Grammar 1: Comparing quantities; using the preterite and imperfect to begin a story; using the preterite and imperfect to continue and end a story
Grammar 2: Subjunctive mood for hopes and wishes; subjunctive of stem-changing –ir and irregular verbs; future tense
Capítulo 10 De vacaciones (Buenos Aires) pgs
Grammar 1: Present perfect and regular past participles; irregular past participles; subjunctive for giving advice
Grammar 2: Review of preterite and imperfect; review of present progressive and future; review of present subjunctive

12. **Typical Chapter**
Workbook and/or Handouts as HW (M-F)
Pop Quizzes
Chapter Vocab Quizzes (20 pts)
2 Exams per unit ( pts each)
1 Speaking Oral per unit
1 Project per unit

13. Q Connection A great way to keep track of your progress
Grades, assignments, attendance are posted every 2 weeks on Q
You can obtain Q password from me after class

14. Sugerencias (Suggestions)
Be in class!
(Avoid unnecessary absences-it’s hard to teach yourself another language!)
Be mentally present!
Do assignments well! (Don’t just “do” them!)
Ask for help! (Tell me if you are struggling!)
Have fun with the language! (Figure out how to use it in your world!)
Create extra listening practices at home
(DVD’s, Spanish TV, Radio, Google Articles, etc.)
Use the online textbook for extra help & self quizzes:
Check out my webpage:
Keep organized with your calendars, assignments by utilizing your WHS planner
Don’t wait last minute to call a tutor
Get a study buddy’s phone number
Start listening to Spanish radio and TV

15. Contacting Sra Rollins
(I prefer )
Phone: (805) x 1109
My Webpage can be found off of WHS website:
WHS Webpage
Click “Departments”
Click “World Languages”
Click “Rollins”

16. Sra Rollins’ Professional Mission Statement
I will provide students with quality instruction, treat them with kindness and fairness, and help keep them safe from harassment and bullying. I will effectively communicate with students, parents, and other staff members to maximize the educational experience of the students I teach. I will continue working everyday to become a better teacher and a better human being.

17. Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation:
N: eh-neh
Ñ: en-yeh
O: oh
P: peh
Q: cu
R: eh-reh
RR: eh-rreh
S: eh-seh
T: teh
U: oo
V: veh or beh
W: doble oo/veh/beh
X: eh-kiss
Y: ee-grie-ga
Z: seh-tah
A: ah
B: beh
C: ceh
CH: cheh
D: theh
E: eh
F: eh-feh
G: heh
H: ah-che
I: ee
J: ho-tah
K: kah
L: eh-le
LL: eh-yeh
M: eh-meh

18. Español 1cp: Please write on THE TOP HALF OF THE SHEET OF PAPER...
Your Name: Per.#
Born in: Date:
Favorite class:
Favorite Hobby:
My bestfriend would say that I:
I would like to be:
I like:
I don’t like:
My interests:
My best school memory:
Something important you need to know about me is:
Ejemplo:
Audrey Rollins, Period 1
Santa Monica, Ca el 19 de octubre de 197?
My favorite class is Spanish!
My favorite hobby is going on hikes and bike rides with my son and practicing soccer with him.
My bestfriend would say Audrey loves the Lord, loves her family, and is crazy fun at times!
I would like to be a café owner
I like to daydream, write, try new things, and try to be at peace with all people
I don’t like sharks, tragic news reports, nor watching my son, family, and friends suffer.
Soccer, swim and gymnastics interest me and being a lifetime learner
My best school memory was running for ASG president and losing.
Something important you need to know about me is that I need to sit in the front so I socialize less!

19. Tu pasatiempo favorito: Mi mejor amigo/a diría que yo: Quisiera ser:
Español 2CP : Por favor escriba en la primera media de una hoja de papel... (Please write on top half of paper…)
Tu nombre: Per.#
Nací en: el de de
Tu clase favorita:
Tu pasatiempo favorito:
Mi mejor amigo/a diría que yo:
Quisiera ser:
Me gusta(n):
No me gusta(n):
Me interesa:
Mi mejor momento en la escuela fue cuando:
Algo importante es (o.k. in Eng):
Ejemplo:
Audrey Rollins, Period 1
Nací en Santa Monica, Ca el 19 de octubre de 197?
Mi clase favorita es Español
Mi pasatiempo favorito es estar con mi hijo y leer la palabra de Dios.
Mi mejor amiga diría que Audrey ama a Dios y a su familia
Quisiera ser una buena madre, una enfermera/maestra/dueña de un Café
Me gusta estar con mi hijo, cantar, bailar, escuchar alabanza
No me gustan los tiburones, escuchar noticias tristes, o ver mi hijo sufrir
Me interesa hacer ejercicios, aprender más, y ayudar a la gente
Mi mejor momento en la escuela fue cuando perdí la carrera de ASG presidente contra mi amigo Brad
Algo importante de mi es que I need to sit in the front so I socialize less!

20. Sra Rollins’ Professional Mission Statement
I will provide students with quality instruction, treat them with kindness and fairness, and help keep them safe from harassment and bullying. I will effectively communicate with students, parents, and other staff members to maximize the educational experience of the students I teach. I will continue working everyday to love and respect your student as an individual teaching me to become a better teacher and human being.

21. Escriba una descripción:
DOUBLE SPACE!!!
DOUBLE SPACE!!!
DOUBLE SPACE!!!
DOUBLE SPACE!!!
¿Quién? ¿Cuándo? ¿Qué hace? ¿Dónde? ¿Por qué? ¿un poco más…?

22. Greeting from Sra Rollins “Chicle” check Esponja/Mini Quiz
Contrato/ECLR:
(Expected Classroom Learning Results)
The National
Standards:
(The 5 C’s)
Our Daily Routine:
Greeting from Sra Rollins
“Chicle” check
Esponja/Mini Quiz
Correct HW
Instructional Time
Two minute Downtime
Department Goal
Our Daily Routine
The “Respect” Expectations
Standards of Performance
Absences
Materials
Grading Policy
My Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
Dishonesty
Attendance
Dress Code Violation
HW & Participation
Office Hours
Communicate in languages other than English
Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures
Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture (Comparisons)
Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home & Around the World

23. The “Respect” Expectations:
R espect the rights and property of others
E ating/gum chewing, drinks, cell phones, & digital games will NOT be tolerated in my classroom
S wift silence at the signal
P ut downs, swearing and rude gestures are prohibited
E arnest effort to listen ensures success
C ome on time with materials and homework everyday
T alk when called upon or when working in groups
 **Violations**
Documented verbal warning
Detention
Referral to AP
**Positives**
Friday Raffles
HW Passes
Dulces
Good Phone Calls Home
**Serious offenses**
(as written on WHS Referral Form):
performing poorly on tests
unadjusted attendance
unauthorized attendance
unauthorized departure
suspected forgery
off campus
smoking or possession
discourtesy
suspected dishonesty
fighting
harassment
disruptive behavior
tardiness excessive dates
excessive absence
inappropriate dress
misuse of school property
defiance of authority
negative attitude
inattention and indifference
insufficient daily preparation
fails to bring work materials
working below level of class

24. ¿Qué aprenderás? (What will you learn in Sp3?)
Capítulo 1 ¡Adiós al verano! (Castilla-La Mancha) pgs. 6-46
Grammar 1: Preterite & Imperfect; Ser & Estar; Subjunctive for Hopes & Wishes
Grammar 2: Pronouns, Comparisons, Demonstrative Adjectives
Capítulo 2 ¡A pasarlo bien! (Castilla-La Mancha) pgs
Grammar 1: Imperfect; Ir+a+infinitive; Nosotros Commands
Grammar 2: Object Pronouns; Subjunctive w/ unkown or nonexistent; Subjunctive w/ Expressions of feelings
Capítulo 3 Todo tiene solución (El Caribe) pgs
Grammar 1: Verb + Inf; Subjunctive w/ Will or Wish; Subjunctive w/ Negation or Denial
Grammar 2: Future Tense; Conditional; More Uses of the Conditional
Capítulo 4 Entre familia (El Caribe) pgs
Grammar 1: Present Progressive; Present Perfect Indicative; Present Perfect Subjunctive
Grammar 2: Preterite; Se+ Indirect Object Pronouns; Past Progressive
Capítulo 5 El arte y la música(El Surroeste) pgs
Grammar 1: Comparisons of Equality and Superlatives; Passive Se; Passive Voice with Ser
Grammar 2: Sunjunctive with Hopes & Wishes; More on Subjunctive w/ Hopes & Wishes; Past Perfect

25. ¿Qué aprenderás? (What will you learn in Sp3?)
Capítulo 6 ¡Ponte al día! (El Suroeste) pgs
Grammar 1: Indicative after Expressions of Certainty; Subj. after Expressions of Doubt & Disbelief; Haber
Grammar 2: Indefinite Expressions; Gender of Nouns; Indicative in Coumpound Sentences
Capítulo 7 Mis aspiraciones (Los Andes) pgs
Grammar 1: Verbs that change meaning in Preterite & Imperfect; Grammatical Reflexives; Lo & Lo que
Grammar 2: Subjunctive after adverbial conjunctions; Subjunctive w/ future actions; Indicative w/ habitual or past actions
Capítulo 8 ¿A qué te dedicas? (Los Andes) pgs
Grammar 1: Verbs with indirect object pronouns; verbs that express “to become”; Use of “Se”
Grammar 2: Conditional; Past subjunctive w/ hypothetical statements; more past subjunctive
Capítulo 9 Huellas del pasado (El Cono Sur) pgs
Grammar 1: Preterite & Impferfect in storytellng; Preterite & Imperfect contrasted; Por & Para
Grammar 2: Uses of subjunctive; sequence of tenses; more on sequence of tenses
Capítulo 10 El mundo en que vivimos (El Cono Sur) pgs
Grammar 1: Present and past progressive; Haber; expressions of time
Grammar 2: Future tense; subjunctive w/ doubt, denial, & feeling; subjunctive and dicative w/ adverbial clauses

26. ¿Qué aprenderás? (What will you learn in Sp3?)
Capítulo 1 ¡Adiós al verano! (Castilla-La Mancha) pgs. 6-46
Grammar 1: Preterite & Imperfect; Ser & Estar; Subjunctive for Hopes & Wishes
Grammar 2: Pronouns, Comparisons, Demonstrative Adjectives
Capítulo 2 ¡A pasarlo bien! (Castilla-La Mancha) pgs
Grammar 1: Imperfect; Ir+a+infinitive; Nosotros Commands
Grammar 2: Object Pronouns; Subjunctive w/ unkown or nonexistent; Subjunctive w/ Expressions of feelings
Capítulo 3 Todo tiene solución (El Caribe) pgs
Grammar 1: Verb + Inf; Subjunctive w/ Will or Wish; Subjunctive w/ Negation or Denial
Grammar 2: Future Tense; Conditional; More Uses of the Conditional
Capítulo 4 Entre familia (El Caribe) pgs
Grammar 1: Present Progressive; Present Perfect Indicative; Present Perfect Subjunctive
Grammar 2: Preterite; Se+ Indirect Object Pronouns; Past Progressive
Capítulo 5 El arte y la música(El Surroeste) pgs
Grammar 1: Comparisons of Equality and Superlatives; Passive Se; Passive Voice with Ser
Grammar 2: Sunjunctive with Hopes & Wishes; More on Subjunctive w/ Hopes & Wishes; Past Perfect

27. ¿Qué aprenderás? (What will you learn in Sp3?)
Capítulo 6 ¡Ponte al día! (El Suroeste) pgs
Grammar 1: Indicative after Expressions of Certainty; Subj. after Expressions of Doubt & Disbelief; Haber
Grammar 2: Indefinite Expressions; Gender of Nouns; Indicative in Coumpound Sentences
Capítulo 7 Mis aspiraciones (Los Andes) pgs
Grammar 1: Verbs that change meaning in Preterite & Imperfect; Grammatical Reflexives; Lo & Lo que
Grammar 2: Subjunctive after adverbial conjunctions; Subjunctive w/ future actions; Indicative w/ habitual or past actions
Capítulo 8 ¿A qué te dedicas? (Los Andes) pgs
Grammar 1: Verbs with indirect object pronouns; verbs that express “to become”; Use of “Se”
Grammar 2: Conditional; Past subjunctive w/ hypothetical statements; more past subjunctive
Capítulo 9 Huellas del pasado (El Cono Sur) pgs
Grammar 1: Preterite & Impferfect in storytellng; Preterite & Imperfect contrasted; Por & Para
Grammar 2: Uses of subjunctive; sequence of tenses; more on sequence of tenses
Capítulo 10 El mundo en que vivimos (El Cono Sur) pgs
Grammar 1: Present and past progressive; Haber; expressions of time
Grammar 2: Future tense; subjunctive w/ doubt, denial, & feeling; subjunctive and dicative w/ adverbial clauses