Mrs' Raks Spanish Class

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Mrs. Raks Spanish Class

• Bienvenidos!

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Welcome to Spanish class!

• I will introduce you to the class and to our
  classroom.
• If you have any questions during my presentation,
  please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

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El Salvador

• I was born and raised in El Salvador.
• El Salvador is the smallest country in Central
  America.
• It has tropical climate- 78o average.
• My experience
• Ive been teaching for 10 years 5 at PV.
• I have taught from elementary school to college,
  but MS is my favorite.

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My Family

• My husband
• Simon
• Our pets
• cat, Tommy

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My Goals

• To give you the academic and social skills you
  need to progress to the next level.
• To provide a supportive and fun classroom
  environment.
• To help you make new friends and discover new
  interests.

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Skills

• The main skills we will develop in MS are
• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

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Geography

• The Hispanic Countries Unit will focus on
  Spanish-speaking countries and their culture.
• Ahhh! That includes food!!!

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Music and Art

• We will listen to and translate popular songs
  from the Latin American world.
• We will create handicrafts depicting the culture
  from LA .

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Classroom Community

• Our classroom is a community. In our community,
  we have rules/expectations to help us get along
  with each other
• Be respectful and responsible.
• Be a polite and positive participant
• Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen
  attentively.
• Be organized and follow directions.
• Be on time.
• Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared.
• Have materials with you and know due dates.
• .Be productive
• Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
• Correct problems quickly and peacefully before
  they escalate.

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Course Homework

• I will assign about 25 minutes of homework almost
  every night. This includes 15 minutes of reading.
• Your homework is due at the beginning of class.
• If you need extra time to work on your homework,
  you can come to Room 246 during 9th Period to
  work on it.
• Bring notebook, book/ packet, and appropriate
  writing tools to class.
• Know due dates, and submit all coursework on
  time.
• All assignments are posted on Lettergrade and on
  the class Web site.

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Show Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and
  practice strong moral values.
• Treat all members of the school community and all
  visitors with politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.

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My Pledge to Students

• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
  otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
  problems.
• I will correct and offer feedback on your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help should you require it.

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Lets Have a Great Year!