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High School Spanish 1

Teacher: Adam C'DeBaca
Email: acdebaca@stanbridgeacademy.org

Grading
  • Homework: 40%
  • Quizzes: 25% 
  • Exams: 25% 
  • Participation: 10%
*Grading for homework will be a credit/no credit score, with no late penalty. Additional details on grading below.

Description: Spanish 1 is designed for first-time learners of the Spanish language. Utilizing thematic units and grammatical lessons based upon the Descubre 1 text and the accompanying online “Supersite” platform, students will learn vocabulary, commonly-spoken phrases and grammatical concepts that are important for interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication at a beginner level. Students will also develop their reading and listening comprehension skills through group-based activities and in-class and online listening practice. Themes and accompanying vocabulary include: polite greetings and forms of address, the Spanish alphabet, numbers, self and others’ physical descriptions,personality descriptions, classroom and common school routines, food and food preparation, beverages, eating and health habits, hobbies, sports, chores and leisure activities. Additionally, discussions will be directed towards cultural topics dealing with Spanish-speaking countries’ customs, media, and art and Spanish and Latino/Latina/Latinx influence in the United States.

Spanish 1 Curriculum Resources​
Primary Text:
  • Descubre 1 (Vista Higher Learning, 1st Edition)
Supplemental Texts:
  • First Spanish Reader: A Beginner’s Dual-Language Book by Angel Flores
  • Spanish Pronouns and Prepositions (Practice Makes Perfect) by Dorothy Richmond
Online Resources:
  • VISTA student account/online textbook and primary platform for homework, quizzes,  and exams. Student accounts and passwords should be the same as their Stanbridge gmail account. 
  • Span¡shD!ct Online Spanish dictionary. Very user-friendly website/dictionary for vocabulary and  grammar review. Students should create free accounts to create helpful vocabulary lists.
  • Online textbook resources. Additional resources for Descubre 1 textbook, featuring word lists and grammar study aids corresponding with each chapter unit.

Grading
​Three to five quizzes will be given per chapter unit. Each chapter unit lasts approximately 3–5 weeks each, but is dependent on overall student progress.  One longer exam or two shorter exams will be given every 3–5 weeks, or per chapter unit. Please note that students will have two attempts allowed when submitting every exam and quiz, once to first turn in/submit the assignment and another to make corrections for any answers or sections not completed or answered incorrectly. 

Course Objectives
Students should be able to demonstrate moderate to average proficiency in:
  • Formulating questions and responding to other’s questions or requests in Spanish. 
  • Stating specific needs and preferences in Spanish using the present verb tense.
  • Describing basic characteristics of people, places, and things using correct grammatical forms.
  • Understanding and actively using appropriate customary  greetings and forms of address.
  • Participating in guided conversations on a small variety of familiar topics and unit themes.
  • Memorizing between 50 and 75 new Spanish words every 3–5 weeks for sufficient and long-term memory retention.
  • Learning and applying new grammatical concepts to previously-learned concepts every 3-5 weeks.
  • Demonstrating a relative understanding of various customs, cultures and perspectives of Spanish-speaking countries.

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  • About Us
    • From the Head of School >
      • Covid Reopening Plan
    • What makes Stanbridge unique
    • Our Mission & Philosophy
    • Our Students >
      • Dawson's Story (HS)
      • Tyler's Story (MidSch)
      • Bence's Story (Elem)
    • Our Alumni >
      • Laura's Story (Class of 2008)
      • Lana's Story (Class of 2011)
      • William's Story (Class of 2012)
      • Sarah's Story (Class of 2013)
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Admin & Support Staff
    • Our Trustees
    • Our Donors
  • Academics
    • Elementary (K–5)
    • Middle School (6–8)
    • High School (9–12)
    • Post-HS Transitions
  • Programs
    • Experiential Learning
    • Postsecondary Transitions
    • P.E. & Athletics
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Speech & Language
    • Counseling
    • Technology
    • Afterschool & Summer School
    • Student Leadership & Community Service
  • Admissions
    • The Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • FAQ
    • Visit Stanbridge
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    • Contact Us
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    • Gala2021
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