So, what can you expect in Sra. Andrian-Castillo’s clase de español?

Similar expectations… n Many of the expectations teachers have of you in elementary school are similar to those of middle school teachers. For example, you need to be able to: –Understand what you read & write well enough to be understood. –Follow written and spoken directions carefully –Stay focused during class & participate in the class activities.

Similar expectations… – –Behave in a respectful, cooperative and courteous manner toward your teacher & classmates. – –Do your share of the team work and cooperate with others to get a job done.

Similar expectations… –Complete your work neatly and to the best of your ability. –Complete your homework neatly and on time. “If it falls your lot to sweep streets, sweep them like Michael Angelo painted, Shakespeare wrote poetry, and Beethoven wrote music.” Anonymous

Expect to have fun with… n Skits n Songs n Games

Expect to have fun with n Fiestas n Team competitions

Expect to try… n doing new things! –Sing, dance, recite –Write in Spanish –Use computer technology to do projects –Watch programs & movies in Spanish –Cook recipes from Spanish speaking countries

Expect to explore… n the cultures & peoples of different Spanish speaking countries. There are 20 of them! n what Hispanic/Latino kids your age like to do. n what is currently going on in some of these countries & how it affects us. n why our country’s leaders feel it’s so important for Americans to be able to communicate in more than one language.

Expect to experience… n Different foods n Different music n Different perspectives n Different ways to be creative

Expect to improve your… n ability to understand, speak, read & write in Spanish. Hola, soy Laura. -as well as your- n study skills. n organizational skills. n computer skills. n listening skills.

Expect to be… n respectful toward and earn the respect of your teacher & your classmates. n respectful of the property of others. n held accountable for your choices – both the bad ones and the good ones n challenged n challenged to excel.

Expanding expectations… n If you want to succeed in middle school and beyond you will have to: –Practice the good habits you already have more often, longer and get better at them. –Know how you learn best and use the study strategies that work with your learning style. –Stop giving in to bad habits that interfere with your ability to learn.

Expanding expectations… –Check out Sean Covey’s easy & fun to read book, “The 7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens” for lots of great ideas and excellent guidance.

Expanding expectations… n You will need to know how or learn how to: –Type, –Use the Internet, –Use the computer, Microsoft Word © & PowerPoint ©, – Use a variety of system platforms like iOS, Android and Windows –Use online web tools like Prezi, Google Docs and VoiceThread.

Expanding expectations… n You will need to know how to: –Take lots of neat, accurate, class notes. –Set up and keep your materials for each class neat and organized. –Manage your free time and afterschool schedule so you can study and complete your work well and on time.

Expanding expectations… n Teachers will expect you to: –Be honest, responsible & accountable for your behavior and choices. –Choose your attitude. Come to class every day with a positive & adventurous attitude. –Get to work right away without having to be told.

Expanding expectations… n Teachers will expect you to: –Be brave enough to ask questions. –Follow directions & listen twice as much as you talk. –Be considerate and respectful. Your classmates have a right to learn & I have the right to teach without you getting in the way. teach without you getting in the way.

You are NOT ENTITLED to Success! You must EARN Success!