Ms. Eaton
Español 1
Room 200
Heather.eaton@oldham.kyschools.us
About Ms. Eaton
As the daughter of an Air Force member, I have lived in many different places, including Panama City, Panama, where I began my studies in Spanish. I lived in Bellevue, Nebraska for 6 years where I graduated from high school and also became a HUGE Nebraska football fan. I graduated from the University of Louisville with my bachelor’s in Spanish and am currently attending UofL again to obtain my Masters of Teaching. This is my second year teaching at South Oldham High School and I am looking forward to a wonderful year and am excited about having all of you in class!
Course Description
This class is an introduction to Spanish where we will begin to communicate orally and in writing in Spanish. We will focus on using the present and past tense as well as a variety of vocabulary. This vocabulary will include the following topics: everyday conversation, weather, numbers, days, months, colors, body parts, the classroom, food and beverages, the family, the house, clothing and shopping, and vacations. In order to achieve this, we will do presentations, skits, group and pair work, games, and other activities.
Core Content Sequence
This is the first class in the Spanish program at SOHS and should be closely followed with the Spanish II class to meet the pre-college requirements. However, if students continue through with the Spanish program, they may be able to test out of required college classes.
Materials and Supplies
You will need to purchase the following materials and bring them to class:
- Pens or pencils
- 1 3-ring binder with 5 dividers. Your binder will be kept in the classroom.
- Loose leaf paper with holes
- 300+ 3X5 index cards
- You will be issued a textbook, which must be covered, and a workbook.
Grading
Attendance and Participation
This includes my observation of your progress in class, bell work
activities, following rules and procedures and speaking Spanish during
oral activities.
Homework
Homework is important in Spanish. You need to practice the skills we
learn in class. I will collect it on certain days. On these days, the
homework will be graded. On the other days you will be give a grade
based on completion. Homework will be reviewed daily.
Tests and Quizzes
This includes all tests and quizzes, with the exception of the final.
Vocab quizzes are given weekly.
If you feel you need a retake, please see me in private.
Projects and Formal Presentations
There will be at least one for each unit. This also includes any
written assignments. For a group project you will be graded
individually and as a group.
Blog
You will be writing a blog weekly on what you are learning in class….more information to come!
Support for Learning
I am more than happy to give students extra help. If you feel you need extra help, please see me so that we can set up a time. I am usually at school by 7:45 and leave no earlier than 4. However, I do have other obligations on certain days, so you need to make an appointment with me.
I have also created an online wiki for your use. It will have helpful websites and information for your Spanish studies. The address is www.eatonspanish1.pbwiki.com.
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