Bienvenidos a la clase de Español 3 Señora Kill

My Background This begins my 23rd year teaching Spanish (16 in Rochester, 5 years in Utica) Have taught Spanish 1, 2, 3, and 4 Have studiedand lived in: Madrid & Salamanca, Spain Extensive Travel in Europe and Puerto Rico Have taken Student trips to Spain

Themes for Avancemos 3 are: Vocabulary and Grammar are taught within the context of a thematic unit. Themes for Avancemos 3 are: Camping/Nature Social Awareness and the Environment Family time at the Beach Professions Volunteerism/Environment Expressing/Supporting Opinions Requests & Recommendations Travel Preparations/Leisure Activities Topics Relating to the Media An apartment in the City ****Each thematic unit also has a country or regional focus.

What to Expect In Class Group checking of Homework//Questions Vocabulary Practice // Partner work Grammar Instruction and Practice Reading and Writing Activities Listening and Speaking Activities* Weekly Quizzes, Lesson Tests every 3 weeks. One project per marking period. Extra Video Series (13 episodes) *Language Lab one day each week

Grading: Assignments: (10% of total grade) Homework / Class/lab work/ games/ exit tickets and partner activities Standards Based Assessments: (90% of total grade) Weekly quizzes, (grammar and vocab) Interpersonal/presentational speaking assessments Projects for most units // Reading and Writing work Lesson tests (integrating skills) Students are allowed retakes. They must schedule a retake within 2 days of receiving their test /quiz. Reflection and additional practice are required BEFORE a retake

Tips for Student Success: Practice Every day … in small chunks! Use online resources to help at home. Many links are available on the Moodle website. There are many activities that appeal to all learning styles AND immediate feedback and answers. Visit the Moodle website to review important grammar points that we cover in class and keep up with testing and project dates. Attendance is important. Don’t get behind! Come to after school Tutoring with Spanish 4 NHS students. They can help you.

Kkill@rochester.k12.mi.us Tips for Parents Please email me with any questions or concerns. I will respond within 24 hours but sooner if possible. Kkill@rochester.k12.mi.us Check the Moodle website for upcoming quizzes/tests/projects. Students can check Moodle for weekly work through MyRCS link. Parents can use guest access: stoneyparent Encourage your child to practice , share travel abroad experiences you have had with your Child. Consider a trip to a Spanish speaking country.

¡Gracias por venir! Kkill@rochester.k12.mi.us This presentation will be posted on my website. Please visit: Stoney Main Page Departments World Languages Spanish Kkill@rochester.k12.mi.us