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Mr. Eckel Room 219 Spanish III – Periods 1, 3, 5 & 9 Spanish IV – Period 2 & 8

Mr. Daniel Eckel 1 Semester study in Puerto Rico at Universidad de Cayey Bachelor's in Spanish (Bloomsburg University) Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction (Bloomsburg University) 9 years of teaching experience (7 years in CDSD) 2nd year at EHS for full day

Spanish IV Course description: 1. 0 Credit 30 Cycles 6 Periods WT 1 Spanish IV Course description: 1.0 Credit 30 Cycles 6 Periods WT 1.04 PREREQUISITE: Spanish III Language proficiency is emphasized in listening and speaking through re-entry and expansion of vocabulary, verbal expressions and refining of grammatical structures from previous levels. More complex grammatical structures will be introduced and reinforced by use in conversation, writing and reading of both contemporary writings and the simpler classics. It is highly recommended that the student earn a 70% or higher average in Spanish III to take this course.

Spanish IV Course Resources: Textbook: Avancemos 3 Website: www.classzone.com Available resources of interest Digital speaking flashcards Grammar cartoons Grammar Review Games Practice Quizzes, and MORE! Course Website: www.cdschools.org/cdehs/ Click “STAFF” Find & Click “Eckel, D (Spanish)” 2007 Textbook Activation Code: 2446836-30 (Available online)

Spanish IV - Goals Students will be able to speak about the topics of: Course Goals: Students will be able to speak about the topics of: Describing others Express positive and negative emotions Leisure activities Life in the city Life outside the city Describing one’s past Pursuing one’s future career Stories and poetry Theater Students will use simple and complex verb tenses in the past, present and future.

Spanish IV - Goals Students will understand cultural differences of Hispanic life in: The Caribbean: Cuba, Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico The United States The Andes: Bolivia, Ecuador, Perú Spain Colombia & Venezuela The Southern Cone: Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay

Homework Expectations What are your homework expectations? Homework will be assigned regularly and recorded in the Daily Agenda. Students will record the homework and upcoming assessments. Homework will be checked the following day at the beginning of class. Homework assignments are generally 5 points. Partially completed homework will receive a partial grade and late homework will not be accepted unless the assignment was worth more than 5 points. Homework may be collected unannounced and may be worth more than 5 points.

Behavioral Expectations What are your behavioral expectations? Students are to be on time for class, with notebook, folder and writing utensil. They are to begin recording the Daily Agenda upon entering the room. Students are to do their homework regularly. Online translators are not to be used. No chewing gum during class. Students are to prepare themselves daily for class. Even if homework was not given. Reviewing vocabulary is always needed. Speak as much Spanish as possible. Show respect to others: Students, teachers, guests, etc.

Contact Information How can you contact me? Mr. Daniel Eckel Email: deckel@cdschools.org Phone: 717-541-1662 x219 For future contact, I will email or call you with any concerns I have regarding your student’s academic or behavioral performance.

How to access the online textbook You can access the textbook online by creating a student account. Open your internet browser and type in the address: www.classzone.com . Fill in High School, Pennsylvania. Hit GO Find Avancemos III book and click on it. Create a user account by giving a username and password. On the bottom of the main page click on 2007 Edition Enter the activation code for the Level II book: 2446836-30 You will now be able to access this book at your computer. In case you forget it, you will be able to access it from my site.

Other Sites of Interest www.StudyBlue.com Allows students to study vocabulary terms through computer or Smart device.

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