Holy Trinity School Middle School Spanish 5th8th grade'

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Holy Trinity SchoolMiddle School Spanish
5th-8th grade.

• Bienvenidos a la clase de español!
• Welcome to the Spanish classroom!
• Room 202
• Sra. Sheehan

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Sra. Sheehan
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Ways to contact Sra. Sheehan

• My e mail address at school is lsheehan_at_htsdc.org
• The homework e mail address is
  lstareas_at_gmail.com (after hours)
• The best way to contact me is through e mail.

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Classroom rules

• Classroom rules are posted on the web page and
  were created with the help of the students.
• It is very important to remind students to be
  ready for class, bring all their materials
  pencil, eraser, notebook, workbook and folder.

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Homework policy and expectations. 5th-8th
grade.

• Homework will be assigned most nights of the
  week, unless there is a major holiday or event
  that evening. In addition to the written work, it
  is strongly advised the students review notes
  each day if written was not assigned, the
  student STILL has homework! is very important to
  review vocab and verbs EVERYDAY for at least 10
  (ten) minutes.
• Assignments will be posted daily on the website.I
  have also added some links to websites that are
  great for practicing skills and that contain
  cultural information or games, just click on
  Spanish resources.
• Students should study a little every night and
  not wait to cram the night before tests and
  quizzes.
• Homework is graded for points, completion or for
  participation points.
• It the students responsibility to find out the
  homework assignment following an absence by
  checking the web page, asking a classmate or e
  mailing me. Students will have 2 days to make up
  absent work.
• If a merit pass is accepted, the assignment is
  due the following day.

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Grading policy

• Assessment
• All assessments will be graded as homework, class
  work or tests each being EQUALLY weighted. ALL
  tests must be signed regardless of the grade.
  Participation in class is a very important
  component of the grade.
• Extra Credit
• There are many opportunities for extra credit in
  class. However, I will not give extra credit when
  the student it is not doing his/her regular class
  work. The web site contains information about
  extra credit opportunities.
• 8th Grade ONLY students will receive a ZERO for
  any assignment(s) not submitted by due date.

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Tutoring

• Getting Help Tutoring is available at lunch and
  recess and schedule is posted on web page. It is
  very important to remind student not to wait
  until it is too late. Get help as soon as you
  feel confused.
• Friends who have taken Spanish are also a great
  resource for help.
• The Spanish resources link on web page has
  interesting links to practice pronunciation,
  spelling and review.

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Classroom materials

• All classes Pencil, eraser, notebook, folder,
  paper.
• By grades
• 5th Workbook Spanish is fun!
• 6A Workbook Spanish booklet.
• 6B Dime Más! Workbook and book.
• 7th Avancemos I, Workbook and onlinebook
  www.classzone.com
• 8th Avancemos I, Workbook and onlinebook
  www.classzone.com and Curso Primero.

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Curriculum overview, projects and activities

• The Spanish Upper School program at HTS will
  develop basic understanding of the Spanish
  language and culture of the Spanish speaking
  countries. The four principles aspects in
  communication speaking, listening, reading and
  writing will be exercised at all times while
  studying grammar structures and vocabulary.
  Students will have the opportunity to participate
  in many activities and projects throughout the
  school year which will enhance their learning
  experience. Projects may involve research,
  writing, presentations and activities such as
  preparing traditional foods.

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Activities this year

• Interactive classroom
• We will be using the smart board for instruction,
  activities and games. Audio files will be played
  to practice listening and comprehension.
• Workbook and book
• Well be writing and reading from the workbook
  textbooks and simple books.
• Projects
• We will be working on different projects and
  presentations.

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Projects and activities

• Oral Presentations ( PowerPoint/posters)
• All about me
• Famous Hispanic people
• Family tree
• Report on a Spanish country/ International food
• Hispanic celebrations (Day of the dead,
  Christmas, etc.)
• Skits
• Ordering food
• The weather channel
• Projects with Sister Parish María Madre de los
  pobres ( CAPI)
• Scrapbook album
• Letters for St Valentines day
• Simple books for children who are learning to
  read.

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Different projects
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