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For many years the Spanish department has had a great reputation. Each Spanish student who is a member of our team this year has the opportunity and honor to help us continue with this tradition. With time and effort you will develop your understanding of Spanish and build your confidence. I am here to help you in any way i can. We will work hard and show great pride in our accomplishments. We will have much fun learning Spanish. ======

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This course is designated for students who speak little or no Spanish. Students will focus in the acquisition of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. We will be using Realidades Spanish 1 book, which provides systematic language development, as well as literacy instruction and culture knowledge. There will also be additional reading resources provided to expose students to other genres. One class period will focus on aspects of language and writing skills, one will focus on literature and reading skills.======

**Course Topics:** La escuela, La comida, Los pasatiempos, De compras, Medios de comunicacion.
**Class Grading**: The class will be graded as follows:
 * ======Class work (assignments and projects) 30%======
 * ======Quizzes and tests 30%======
 * ======Participation 10%======
 * ======Homework completion/study skills 20%======
 * ======Daily language practice 10%======

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Be prepared for class, make a good effort at your work, be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings; bring all needed materials to class, obey all school rules ( follow the dress code, no food or drink allowed - only water-, no cell phones in class).======