AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture and Dual Credit Spanish

2017-2018 Syllabus Mrs. Ruiz-Brown

Email: aruizb@neisd.net Morning Tutoring: All week from 8:00 – 8:40 am Afternoon Tutoring: All week from 4:05 – 4:30 pm Room: Portable 7A Conference period: 1st Period Teacher’s Web Page: https://www.neisd.net/Page/7697

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture and Dual Credit Spanish are rigorous courses, and they are taught entirely in Spanish. Both courses are approximately equivalent to a 5th or 6th semester university course. The course requires students to improve their intermediate level proficiency towards the advance level of proficiency across the three modes of communication (interpretative, interpersonal and presentational). The course focuses on the integration of authentic resources including online print, audio, and audiovisual resources, newspaper articles, literature, and essays with the goal of providing a rich, diverse learning experience.

ORGANIZATION

These courses are organized into thematic units. Each unit topic is viewed through the lens of two or more AP Themes. In each unit, all communicative modes are implemented; particular emphasis is made in the communicative mode in the summative assessment. Unit activities provide opportunities for formative assessment of developing skills, the teacher uses the information to provide feedback to students and to adjust instruction to ensure student progress. Activities are designed to allow for differentiation based on readiness, interest and learning style, accommodating a variety of learners. (Mar 2017). CLASSROOM RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

1. Be POLITE - courteous and respectful. Respect other’s rights and property. Know and observe all rules as stated in the NEISD Student Handbook.

2. Be PROMPT - Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.

3. Be PREPARED - Be mentally prepared for class; bring all necessary materials for class; be ready to learn.

4. Be PRODUCTIVE – Participation is a KEY point in learning a foreign language. Participation includes: contributing to class discussion, asking questions, responding to questions, sharing your opinion, comments, etc.

5. Be POSITIVE – Enter the room with pride and ready to learn.

GENERAL

1. Food and/or beverages are NOT allowed in the classroom. 2. Students are to make restroom and/or water fountain visits BEFORE class. 3. Once the tardy bell rings, students will not be allowed to return to lockers. 4. Personal grooming not allowed during class. 5. In the case of a substitute teacher, EXEMPLARY behavior is expected. 6. Students will be disciplined in accordance to the Madison discipline plan. 7. Students are expected to complete the daily work. Remind 101 and the use of the

calendar will be a daily resource for the student.

REQUIRED CLASSROOM MATERIALS

The following is a list of mandatory materials needed for class:

1. Binder and paper. 2. Black or blue pens 3. POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!!!

GRADING POLICY

Formative Assessment (60%) -Interpersonal communication 15% (3- 4 acts./9Wks.) -Presentational communication 15% -Interpretative communication 15% -Facilitating Knowledge Skills 15% Summative Assessment (40%) -Interpretative -Presentational -Interpretative

ATTENDANCE / ABSENCE / TARDIES

A seating chart will be used to take attendance. Absences and tardies will follow the guidelines set forth in the Madison Handbook. Students are strongly encouraged to call a classmate to find out what took place in class during their absence. If student is absent on the test/quiz day, the student is expected to take the test/quiz on the day he/she returns to class. Student is

always welcome to take care of missing assignments during tutoring hours. (Morning tutoring 8:00 – 8:40 am and afternoon tutoring 4:05 – 4:30 pm).

LATE WORK and MAKE-UP POLICY

Late work is defined as any assignment that is not submitted on the due date and class period

with the exception of make-up work for absences or approved school activities.

A 20% deduction from the total grade earned will be taken for late assignments.

Late assignments will be accepted until the day of the test covering that particular topic

(District Policy) has been covered or within a three-week grading period.

Due dates to make-up work will be determined by the number of days absent and will follow

district policy. You are REQUIRED TO MAKE UP QUIZZES AND EXAMS. In order to take quizzes

and exams, it is your responsibility to make arrangements with the teacher to reschedule.

NO EXTRA CREDIT WORK RE-TEACH/RE-TEST Failure on an assessment: If a student fails a test, they can come in during tutoring times for a

re-teach session and re-test. (70% max on re-test).

RESTROOM/WATER FOUNTAIN/NURSE

There will be times when one will need to leave the room for emergencies. Please do not ask

to leave during the first and last 10 minutes of class. Only 1 person at a time will be allowed to

leave the classroom. To keep this privilege, do not take advantage of time, and return as soon

as you can. A BATHROOM PASS will be issued.

CONCERNS & TUTORIAL

If there is a concern about grades, conduct, assignments, or you want to discuss specific problems that involve you, please make arrangements to speak with me privately rather than during class. I am available mornings from 8:00 – 8:40 am and afternoons from 4:05 – 4:30 pm. AP EXAM FORMAT

Go to www.apcentral.collegeboard.com REQUIRED READING LIST FOR THE AP SPANISH LITERATURE STUDENTS:

1. Isabel Allende, "Dos palabras"

2. Anónimo, "Romance de la pérdida de Alhama"

3. Anónimo, Lazarillo de Tormes (Prólogo; Tratados 1, 2, 3, 7)

4. Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Rima LIII ("Volverán las oscuras golondrinas")

5. Jorge Luis Borges, "Borges y yo"

6. Jorge Luis Borges, "El Sur"

7. Julia de Burgos, "A Julia de Burgos"

8. Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quijote (Primera parte, capítulos 1-5, 8 y 9; Segunda parte, capítulo

74)

9. Julio Cortázar, "La noche boca arriba"

10. Hernán Cortés, "Segunda carta de relación" (selecciones)

11. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, "Hombres necios que acusáis"

12. Rubén Darío, "A Roosevelt"

13. Don Juan Manuel, Conde Lucanor, Exemplo XXXV ("De lo que aconteció a un mozo que casó con

una mujer muy fuerte y muy brava")

14. Osvaldo Dragún, El hombre que se convirtió en perro

15. Carlos Fuentes, "Chac Mool"

16. Federico García Lorca, La casa de Bernarda Alba

17. Federico García Lorca, "Prendimiento de Antoñito el Camborio en el camino de Sevilla"

18. Gabriel García Márquez, "El ahogado más hermoso del mundo"

19. Gabriel García Márquez, "La siesta del martes"

20. Garcilaso de la Vega, Soneto XXIII ("En tanto que de rosa y azucena")

21. Luis de Góngora, Soneto CLXVI ("Mientras por competir con tu cabello")

22. Nicolás Guillén, "Balada de los dos abuelos"

23. José María Heredia, "En una tempestad"

24. Miguel León-Portilla, Visión de los vencidos (dos secciones: "Los presagios, según los informantes

de Sahagún" y "Se ha perdido el pueblo mexica")

25. Antonio Machado, "He andado muchos caminos"

26. José Martí, "Nuestra América"

27. Rosa Montero, "Como la vida misma"

28. Nancy Morejón, "Mujer negra"

29. Pablo Neruda, "Walking around"

30. Emilia Pardo Bazán, "Las medias rojas"

31. Francisco de Quevedo, Salmo XVII ("Miré los muros de la patria mía")

32. Horacio Quiroga, "El hijo"

33. Tomás Rivera,...y no se lo tragó la tierra (dos capítulos: "...y no se lo tragó la tierra" y "La noche

buena")

34. Juan Rulfo, "No oyes ladrar los perros"

35. Alfonsina Storni, "Peso ancestral"

36. Tirso de Molina, El burlador de Sevilla y convidado de piedra

37. Sabine Ulibarrí, "Mi caballo mago"

38. Miguel de Unamuno, San Manuel Bueno, mártir

CLASS CONTRACT

PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN TO ME, NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2016

By signing this, I certify that I have read and I’ve understood the requirements and expectations

for this course in which I am enrolled.

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STUDENT INFORMATION AND MORE…

Please fill this out and return by Friday, August 26th, 2016 .

It will count as a daily grade.

Last Name____________________________First name______________________________

Grade:___________________ Class period_____________________________

1. I like to be called______________________________________________________________

2. I am taking Spanish because___________________________________________________

3. Something I hope to learn this year is_____________________________________________

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4. When I’m not at school, I like to

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5. Something else I would like you to know about me is_____________________________

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6. Sports I practice_______________________________________________________________

7. I am involved in the following extracurricular activities:

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8. Can money buy you happiness?

Why?_________________________________________________________________________

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9. What advice would you give younger kids about high school:__________________________________

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10. What are your personal superstitions?

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11. Do you want to live to 100? Why?

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