1. ¡Bienvenidos! A la clase de español

2. Señora Crognale 14th year teaching Spanish Grew up Speaking Spanish. Mom was from Cuba Mom was a Spanish teacher too! My Cuban grandparents are/were a very BIG part of my life Traveled to Spain, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico.

3. Course Objectives To foster a love for Spanish culture and language Prepare students for Spanish II, either regular or honors Finish 3 units (each chapter has 3 chapters so in reality, 9+1 chapters) Have fun!!!!

4. Grading 25% Homework (not too much in the beginning, but should expect something every weeknight (no weekends)..\Spanish stamp and grade sheet.doc..\Spanish stamp and grade sheet.doc 25% tests/projects (usually 1 per mp) 35% quizzes (given each Friday) 20% class participation & preparation www.Dictionary.comwww.Dictionary.com Sign up for the Spanish word of the day. I accept Monday- Thursday’s words for extra credit.

5. El texto www.classzone.comwww.classzone.com Has online resources such as quizzes & flashcards. Take home tutor can be loaded onto home computers and has many other resources such as the videos we watch in class. S:\Staff-Software-Classrooms\World Language\Spanish\¡En español! Take Home Tutor.lnk S:\Staff-Software-Classrooms\World Language\Spanish\¡En español! Take Home Tutor.lnk Workbook (but that stays in class)

6. ¡ Vamos a cantar! Justo Lamas a personal friend, fun concert and the kids are loving the online Karoke!

7. I took 2 years of Spanish in high school and I can’t remember a thing…how can I help my child! Practice at home daily (review pages at end of each chapter) Make flashcards or go to www.classzone.comwww.classzone.com Be a partner in quizzing of dittos/flashcards Checking that homework is done Install the CD on home computer and making sure child is really using it. E-mail me anytime and make sure your child sees me after an absence. acrognale@crsd.orgacrognale@crsd.org Leave me a message 215-944-2963

8. What can you expect from me? I will prepare materials and activities for class to generate enthusiasm for learning. Develop a relationship with your child. I’m a mommy too, so I know they are your whole world I will be fair E-mail me!!!! I will be happy to keep in touch We will have a lot of fun, and by accident, they will learn Spanish! Visit my website. www.crsd.org/5072082792936810/site/default.asp www.crsd.org/5072082792936810/site/default.asp I have vocabulary, blogs, and all worksheets online!