Sra. Bruckschen Battlefield High School

Sra. Bruckschen Educational & Teaching Experience: California State Univ., East Bay – B.A. International Studies, Minor in Spanish University of Pittsburgh, Masters of International Affairs Entering my 14 th year of teaching: T.C. Williams H.S. ( ) Potomac H.S. ( ) Battlefield H.S. (2004 – current)

Sra. Bruckschen Experiences with Spanish language & Spanish-speaking countries: México / Spain – family, students trips, & tourism Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Perú – students trips & tourism México / Brasil – graduate school research Dominican Republic – diplomatic life

“Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. Communication is the central goal of all WL classroom and instructional experiences in Prince William County Schools.” 4 National, State, & PWCS Standards/Goals of World Language

CULTURA Columbus, Conquest, & Colonization of the Americas Caribbean region (Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico) Southern Cone region (Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay)

Materiales Escolares 1. Composition book (college ruled) 2. Spanish/English dictionary 3. 3-ring-binder (Vocabulary, Grammar, Writing, Reading, Culture) 4. Pen/Pencil/Highlighter Class Materials

EVALUACIONES Reading Assessments: 12% students will read authentic fables, children’s books, current events, magazine articles, dialogues and short stories. Writing Assessments: 12% students will complete short responses, journal entries, creative writing assignments and unit end compositions. Speaking Assessments: 12% students will be completing a variety of speaking activities throughout the school year. Students will always be notified of speaking assessments dates in advance. Listening Assessments: 12% These assignments include textbook listening activities, responses to videos and media clips and comprehension activities paired with the educational series Tests: 32% Quizzes:15% Homework/Classwork: 5%

Studying vocabulary and grammar concepts independently Listening to Spanish audio for listening assignments Visiting websites for practice (located on class School Fusion page) Using Spanish whenever the opportunity presents itself Preparing for speaking assessments Here is what you should see at home on a regular basis:

How can I help my student improve their Spanish language skills?

How can I help my student improve language skills at home? Have your child read aloud to you in the new language Encourage them to teach you and family members their new language on a daily/weekly basis Encourage them to use phrases, new language with multi-lingual peers & neighbors Check the School Fusion page for specific enrichment resources and assignments posted by teacher Quiz your child using their notes

La JARRITA de CANICAS Vocabulario Útil: Jarra = jar Jarrita = little jar Canicas = marbles THE GOAL To fill the jar with marbles for a class reward. MARBLES are earned by speaking spontaneously in Spanish in class with classmates and with Sra. Bruckschen. It is a collective effort.

AYUDA EXTRA DESPU É S DE LA ESCUELA 2:00-3:30pm in Room 1118 (on occasion I may be in Rm 1132)

SPONSORS Ms. Elizabeth Williams, Battlefield H.S. Mrs. Janine Byers, Patriot H.S. ACIS trip – SPANISH VISTAS July 10, 2017 – July 19,2017 Tour Details: Departure City: Washington Duration: 10 Days Overnights: Madrid 2, Granada 2, Seville 2, Barcelona 2 Tour Cost: Cost Per Traveler: $4,507 $215/MONTH USING AN AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLAN $215/MONTH USING AN AUTOMATIC PAYMENT PLAN SPAIN TRIP 2017 INFORMATION MEETING: Sept. 21 st, :30pm * Rm 1120 INFORMATION MEETING: Sept. 21 st, :30pm * Rm 1120

“ Thank you” I am here for YOU! Buenas noches