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Spanish I
Instructor: Señora Muenzenmayer
Office Hours: My office is upstairs in the staff center
Please see me during my plan periods for help
Or before school for late work.
Office Phone: (720) 972-4569
E-Mail Address: Stacy.Muenzenmayer@adams12.org
Course Description:
¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to Spanish I. This course is an introduction to the language and
culture of Spanish-speaking countries. All four skills involved in learning a second
language (listening, speaking, reading and writing) will be addressed each day in this
class. Participation in all of these areas is a must. The focus of this class is to allow
students to use the language in meaningful and purposeful ways. By the end of the
course, you will be able to communicate at a beginning level on a variety of topics..
Course objectives:
1. Students will comprehend spoken Spanish through listening.
2. Students will communicate by speaking Spanish.
3. Students will comprehend written language through reading Spanish.
4. Students will communicate by writing in Spanish.
5. Students will develop an acceptance of diversity through exploring cultures of Spanish-
speaking people in various countries.
Necessary Materials: (All of these materials are required in class each day)
Horizon High School Daily Planner
Realidades II Text book (Replacement fee will be charged if lost or damaged)
Realidades II Practice workbook ($12.00 due if student chooses to write in the book)
3- Subject Spiral notebook with dividing pockets (to be used for Spanish ONLY)
Dark Blue or Black ink pens OR pencils (no other color will be accepted)
Instructional Strategies:
The purpose of learning Spanish is to communicate with the people who speak this
language as well as to understand various cultures. A variety of instructional methods will
be used to give many opportunities to learn and practice Spanish. These include:
speaking practice, partner work, group work, individual assignments, listening activities,
video activities, reading assignments, writing practice and written or oral assessments.
Grading Scale:
o 90%-100% = A
o 80%-89% = B
o 70%-79% = C
o 60%-69% = D
o 59% and below = F
Grading:
Grades will be determined according to the following weighted scale:
o 50% of the overall class grade will be based on summative assessments (chapter tests,
in-common assessments, Final Exams, etc.)
o 30% of the overall class grade will be based on formative assessments (quizzes, written
assignments, answering questions orally, projects, etc.)
o 20% of the overall class grade will be based on communication and daily participation
(including warm-up activities, presentations, partner work, in-class discussion, etc.)
Note to Parents:
Please feel free to contact me through email or by phone if there are any concerns. If you
notice an issue with the emailed progress reports or if there are any questions about what
we are doing in class, please don’t hesitate to ask.