AP Spanish 4H/5 ~ A Pensar en espaol

Teacher: Seora Eivins Classroom: 3107 Website: www.cityspanisheivins.weebly.com

Email: eivins.danielle@iowacityschools.org Open Hours: Per. 3 and 6 Google Voice: 319-423-9732

Course Goals and Objectives:

The AP Spanish Language and Culture Course is conducted completely in Spanish. The students
will develop a strong command of the Spanish language in this course through speaking, writing,
listening and reading skills. Students are encouraged to speak Spanish in class with the teacher
and classmates. In addition to a working knowledge of the language, it is important for students
to be aware of the history, art, politics, and social structures of Spanish-speaking countries. Thus,
this course will include a panoramic introduction to some major literary works as well as to the
different cultural aspects of the countries in the world that have Spanish as their main language.
The students are also exposed to current events and literary works of the Spanish-speaking
world through newspaper and magazine articles, short stories and video and audio clips. A
comprehensive review of key grammatical topics and popular idiomatic phrases will serve to
expand the students language abilities and to avoid pitfalls in the Spanish language. Students in
4H and 5 will complete the same work with these exceptions:
4Hweekly verb quizzes, shorter written work; 5weekly grammar quizzes, longer written work

Course Requirements:
Binder refill paper for essay writing
Binder or folder for homework and handouts
Folder for portfolio work
Spanish/English Dictionary *provided in the classroom

Homework and Classroom
Policies:

1. Daily homework assignments are due at the
beginning of class. Late daily work will not
receive credit as we will check it in class.
2. To earn participation points for an absence,
you must have a conversation with Sra. Eivins
or leave a one minute Google Voice message.
3. School policy will be followed for make-up
work of larger assignments and tests.
4. Tests and quizzes are given on a regular
basis and will be announced at least two days
prior.
5. When you are absent, it is your
responsibility to get the homework and
prepare for assessments. (Check the website.)
7. Cheating or plagiarism will result in a zero
and parents will be contacted.


Grading Policies, Trimester 1:
(Category weights will change each trimester)

Grading is based on the following percentages
Grammar/Verb Quizzes ~ 15%
Weekly Writing (journals, first drafts,
reading response) ~ 15%
Oral Proficiency (conversations and
presentations) ~ 20%
Class Participation/Daily Homework ~ 20%
Unit Assessments (A.P. format) ~ *practice only
Portfolios (final copies of selected written
and oral works) ~ 30%
Each thematic unit will include a variety of
assignments relevant to the topic. Oral presentations,
skits, creative and formal writing, interpreting and
summarizing Spanish from a variety of media
sources, and discussing topics in groups are some of
the activities. At the end of each unit there will be a
cumulative exam formatted like the AP Exam.
Students will select and edit specific pieces for their
portfolio each trimester.

Course Outline:

Personal and Public Identities - Las Identidades Personales y Pblicas TRI. 1
Personal Beliefs - Las Creencias Personales
Personal Interest Los Intereses Personales
Alienation and Assimilation La Enajenacin y la Asimilacin
Self-Image- El Autoestima
Heroes and Historical Figures - Los Hroes y los Personajes Histricos
National and Ethnic Identities - La Identidad Nacional y tnica

Families and Communities - La Familia y la Comunidad
Family Structure - La Estructura Familial
Global Citizenship - La Cuidadania Global
Social Networking Las Redes Sociales
Relationships - Las Relaciones
Customs and Values - Las Tradiciones y los Valores
Education Communities - Las Comunidades de Educacin

Beauty and Aesthetics - La Belleza y la Esttica TRI. 2
Defining Beauty and Creativity - Los Conceptos de Belleza y de Creatividad
Language and Literature - La Lengua y la Literatura
Visual and Performing Arts - Las Artes
Arquitecture La Arquitectura
Fashion and Design - La Moda y el Diseo

Science and Technology - La Ciencia y la Tecnologa
Access to Tecnology - El Aceso a la Tecnologa
Effects of Tecnology on Self and Society - Los Efectos de la Tecnologa en el Individuo y en
la Sociedad
Health Care and Medicine - La Medicina y los Servicios Mdicos
Innovations - La Innovacin
Environmental Issues and Natural Phenomenas - El Medio Ambiente y los Fenmenos
Naturales
Science and Ethics - La Ciencia y la tica

Contemporary Life- La Vida Contemporanea TRI. 3
Education and Careers - La Educacin y las Carreras
Social Customs and Values - Las Costumbres y los Valores Sociales
Entertainment El Entretenimiento
Relationships - Las Relaciones Personales
Lifestyles - El Estilo de Vida
Volunteerism - Al Servicio de la Comunidad
Travel and Leisure - Los Viajes y los Pasatiempos

Global Challenges- El Desafio Global
Economic Issues La Economa
Social Welfare - El Bienestar Social
Social Conscience - La Conciencia Social