1. WHO, WHERE, WHAT, HOW, AND WHY? Welcome to Sra. Martín’s Spanish class!

2. WHO… AM I? *Stephanie Martín *24 years in the district *I have taught students from 1 st through 12 th grades

3. WHERE… DID I STUDY/LEARN SPANISH? *I began my studies in high school (for the native St. Louisans – Cor Jesu Academy) *I received my BA from the University of Tulsa after completing my Junior year at La Universidad Complutense de Madrid *I received my Master’s from Washington University

4. WHAT… AM I TEACHING? *SPANISH II Students continue their study of the Spanish language and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking people of the world. They listen to and comprehend spoken Spanish, practice pronunciation and express themselves in Spanish on a variety of subjects. The course requires daily homework, class participation, language laboratory activities, oral and written quizzes, unit tests, and various projects for cultural enrichment.

5. WHAT… WILL STUDENTS DO? They will: *use verbs in the past tense to describe and narrate *use structures and expressions to talk about the future plans and activities * use vocabulary and expressions to conduct conversations, to ask for and give opinions/help on a variety of topics (shopping travel, holidays & celebrations, community, professions…) *demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products, practices and perspectives of the cultures studied

6. HOW… WILL STUDENTS BE ASSESSED? Homework, quizzes, tests Projects, presentations, etc… 70% Oral Participation, daily preparation, attendance… 15% Daily assignments, binder checks… 15% CHS’S ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY WILL BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED!

7. WHY… AM I TEACHING? *”Sólo quiero regalar un trocito de mi verdad.” El Canto del Loco *My own studies of Spanish language and culture changed my life. * I honestly, thoroughly enjoy working with my students – your children. It is never boring! I always learn something new from them.

8. Thank you for coming. Your support means so much! Please, don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. You can find my contact information on my CHS WEBPAGE.