Spanish 3 & 4 This entire presentation is on my BRHS website Mrs. Ríos
About me: 24th year at BRHS Have taught levels 1-AP Have a Master’s Degree in Second Language Acquisition Studied in Spain (Madrid & Valencia) Enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends *My husband is Puerto Rican Have 3 boys: 14, 11 and 9
Remind.com *Join the Remind group for your child’s class to receive notices and reminders. Go to the BRHS website under Spanish III or IV for the code for your child’s class.
FIELD TRIPS *usually around 4 per year for Spanish IV; flamenco show for Spanish III & IV *Play/museum visit then authentic lunch *great way to connect with culture and language
We will… Polish the four basic language skills Review major grammar points Learn new tenses Expand knowledge of Spanish and Hispanic culture and geography through study of literature and authentic materials (FIELD TRIPS!) Realidades for grammar Speak mostly in Spanish
Phoenix Phoenix/ParentVue is updated frequently. Please check it often and have conversations with your child about their progress. * Z=a zero until it is made up and graded
Absolutely not allowed out during class unless used for an activity! CELL PHONES & CHROMEBOOKS Absolutely not allowed out during class unless used for an activity!
Verb Conjugation Quizzes (VCQ) About 1 every 6 classes Spanish IV 10 verbs; Spanish III 8 verbs New forms added throughout year Verbix.com, verbguru.com are resources REQUIRES MEMORIZATION Formations and meanings Students given blank quiz when we start Imperative to keep up!
Grammar Explanations given in class Practice concepts Subjunctive heavy year (present and past) mood in Spanish IV Writing and reading Uses and forms of verb tenses Verb sequencing and appropriate verb use
Grades Tests, quizzes, presentations, homework quizzes, class work, participation Total points earned/total points possible Extra credit vocab.lists Please follow your students progress on Phoenix; Login frequently and discuss with your child
Homework Every night Written, online or studying Posted daily on my BRHS website Essential to reinforce and practice concepts and vocabulary learned in class
Make Up Work Check my website on the BRHS webpage to read the policies and procedures/expectations
Extra Help NHS tutors Private tutors Websites such as studyspanish.com, website for the textbook (link on my website)
Mrs. Ríos kim.rios@lcps.org 571-252-2300 This entire PowerPoint is on the BRHS website under Faculty then Rios, Kim