Course Syllabus
Course Name & Number: SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I
Semester & Year: Fall 2020
Course Description:The consolidation of skills acquired at the introductory level. Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on comprehension, appreciation, and interpretation of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Instructor’s Name: Melissa Caddy
Instructor’s Office #: Valley View High School room 406
Email address: mcaddy@nctc.edu / mcaddy@vvisd.net
Office Phone #: 940-726-3522 ext. 170
Canvas Office Hours: by request
Textbooks & Materials Required: No textbook is required for this online course. All of the materials are either instructor created or freely available online.
Please plan to use Mozilla Firefox as your main browser to access Canvas.
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Technology Requirements
Screen Size
• A minimum of 1024x600. That is the average size of a netbook.
Operating Systems
• Windows XP SP3 and newer
• Mac OSX 10.6 and newer
• Linux - chromeOS
Mobile OS Native App Support
• iOS 5 and newer
• Android 2.3 and newer
Computer Speed and Processor
• Use a computer 5 years old or newer when possible
• 1GB of RAM
• 2GHz processor
Internet Speed
• Along with compatibility and web standards, Canvas has been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments.
• Minimum of 512kbps
Screen Readers (if a student chooses to use one)
• The latest versions of JAWS and VoiceOver
Canvas Tech Support: (940) 668-3335 use this number during office hours if you need immediate support, but it is preferred that you submit a ticked through: http://ecampushelpdesk.nctc.edu/hc/en-us/requests/new
Minimum Technical Skills
In order to succeed in this course, you must be able to
- write, send, and receive emails
- navigate the internet to find information and access online learning components
- navigate and use Canvas
- upload content via the internet
- compose, edit, format and spellcheck documents using a word processor
- record and upload videos, audio recordings, and screencasts (minimal instructions provided)
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete SPAN 2311 will meet the following learning outcomes:
1. Demonstrate comprehension of authentic spoken discourse produced by Spanish speakers of diverse origins.
2. Produce oral Spanish comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to narrate, describe, and elicit information.
3. Demonstrate increasing comprehension of authentic written texts in a variety of genres.
4. Write descriptions and narratives at a low intermediate level using complex grammatical structures.
5. Formulate cohesive paragraphs and short/simple essays.
6. Describe cultural practices and products of the Spanish-speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.
Core Objectives
Foundational Component Area: Language, Philosophy, and Culture
- Critical Thinking Skills (CT)- to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
- Communication Skills (COM)- to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication
- Social Responsibility (SR)- to include intercultural competency, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
- Personal Responsibility (PR)- to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making
Grading Policy & Procedures
In general, I do not offer extra credit. However, at the end of the semester, I apply standard rounding to everyone. An 89.4 will remain a B, but an 89.5 will round up to an A.
Exámenes (2)24%
Presentaciones (2) 22%
Escritura (2)22%
Práctica 15%
Actividades de comprensión y análisis 10%
Asistencia 7%
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F
Course Calendar
The dates on the course calendar are based on the Valley View High School academic calendar from August 2020. The class is scheduled to meet in person on Mondays and Thursdays. There are three Mondays off during the fall semester. During those weeks, the class will meet Wednesday and Thursday. Due dates will be adjusted in Canvas to allow adequate time for students to complete assignments. In the case of a school shutdown due to COVID-19, please watch for announcements on Canvas and contact the instructor with any questions. A VVHS shutdown will not automatically trigger a change in Canvas due dates.
Dropping the class
To withdraw from the class, please meet with Ms. Metzler, and go to https://www.nctc.edu/current-students/drop-withdraw-course.html. The last day to drop for the fall semester is Monday, Nov. 2.
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB- (LOCAL)]” #18.
Disciplinary Actions [Student Handbook, #5] “When cheating, collusion, or plagiarism has occurred beyond any reasonable doubt, the instructor may give the student or students involved an “F” on a particular assignment or in the course. [See Scholastic Dishonesty FLB (Local)] The instructor shall make a written report of the incident and of the planned action to his Department Chair. The Department Chair shall report the incident and action to appropriate instructional dean who shall review the case, notify the student and, if necessary, take further action. This may involve either probation or suspension of the student or students in question. If such disciplinary action is deemed necessary, the Dean of Student Services shall be notified, and the action shall be taken through that office.”
Plagiarism, which should be avoided at all costs, includes the following student actions:
- Turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own;
- Unintentionally or inadvertently turning in someone else's ideas, opinions, theories, or work as your own as the result of failing to document sources both internally and in the Works Cited;
- Copying words, ideas, or images from someone without giving credit; Failing to put a quotation in quotations marks;
- Giving incorrect information about the source of information, quotations, or images;
- Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit;
- Copying so many words, ideas, or images from a source that it makes up the majority of the student's work, whether or not the student gives credit.
The NCTC Student Handbook can be found here
Attendance and Late Work Policy
Even though some of this class is online, it is not self-paced. You must plan to log into Canvas several times a week and should do the work by the due dates. Language cannot be learned in big chunks. It must be learned in small bits with frequent review of the previously covered material in order to be acquired.
As a general rule, your work will be officially due at 11:59 p.m. on the due date. However, times will vary for the exams. Please double check your deadlines on Canvas, and contact the instructor if you have any questions.
ADA Statement
North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission or access to its programs. The College is committed to providing equal access to its students with disabilities by providing appropriate accommodations; a variety of services and resources are made available through the ACCESS Department. Students are responsible for notifying the ACCESS Department of their need for assistance. Students with documented disabilities, such as mobility impairment, hearing or visual impairment, learning, and/or psychological disorders are eligible for services.
Disability Accommodations
The Office for Students with Disabilities(OSD)provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness, or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction-reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.
On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration Building (100) or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).
EEOC Statement
North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in the employment or the provision of services.
Exámenes
The exams will cover the grammar learned up to that point in the semester and include both a writing activity and a separate oral activity. The writing and oral activities will be based on the videos, readings, and activities covered up to that point in the semester.
Presentaciones
You will be assigned a general topic to research and prepare for your presentations. Be sure to make time to practice your presentations so that you can include inflection and check your pronunciation before you are graded on it.
Escritura
You will be given a choice of topics to write about. You will prepare an outline and several different drafts as part of the revision process.
Práctica
There will be a variety of activities to help you practice the grammar and concepts being introduced. Some of the activities will also test your auditory comprehension or give you practice in speaking or writing in Spanish.
Actividades de comprensión y análisis and Asistencia
These activities will allow you to demonstrate your comprehension of authentic texts (not written for language learners) and video clips as well as practice analyzing them.
Grade input
I try to get work graded and back to you by the next week, but remember that the standard grade turn-around is two weeks.
Tobacco-Free Campus
NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. NCTC is aware that tobacco use influences underage students, accumulates unsightly tobacco litter, and interferes with assuring clean air for all who come to NCTC. NCTC recognizes the health hazards of tobacco use and of exposure to second hand smoke. Information on a tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. We would like to thank you for your help in making our campuses Tobacco-Free. For questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940-668-4240. **Please note that smoking and other activities prohibited on campus are also prohibited in your video recordings and while you take your exams online. **
Course Calendar
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Temas
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Actividades
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La semana 1
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Unidad 1
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LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 CO: CT, COM, SR, PR
Review major points of past grammar
Identify and demonstrate ethical use of resources
Summarize, analyze, and discuss Spanish videos and readings
Examine and present cultural information based on videos, readings, and research
Identify and use the conjugated future tense, perfect tenses, and "se" impersonal
Demonstrate comprehension of authentic texts and videos
Write short narratives and descriptions in Spanish
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Aug. 24
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Introducción al curso
Las divisiones en sílabas
Los diptongos e hiatos
Reglas de acentuación
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Repasar el programa de estudio (syllabus) y los videos de introducción
Tomar el "Syllabus and Introductory videos" quiz como la actividad de asistencia
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Familiarisarse con Canvas (orientación opcional). Si hay preguntas, déjenme saber.
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Aug. 27
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Repasar la acentuación
La hora
El presente (repaso)
Estar -ando/-iendo
Las preposiciones + verbos
Algo/Nada
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Hacer la actividad de "Personal Reflection"
Hacer la actividad de presentaciones como la actividad de asistencia
Hacer las actividades de práctica
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La semana 2
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Aug. 31
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Los números ordinales
Hacer tiempo que
Gustar
Las comparaciones
"La nevada"
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Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Trabajar con el vocabulario de "La nevada"
Hacer la actividad de comprensión y análisis de "La nevada"
Escribir un párrafo de respuesta a la lectura
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Sept. 3
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El pretérito
"La liebre y la tortuga"
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Dejarle comentarios a otra persona en respuesta de lectura de "La nevada"
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Trabajar con el vocabulario y la lectura de "La liebre y la tortuga"
Hacer la actividad de comprensión y análisis de "La liebre y la tortuga"
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Escribir un párrafo de respuesta a la lectura
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La semana 3
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Sept. 9
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El imperfecto
El imperfecto vs el pretérito
"Érase una avispa" lectura
"No todo lo que brilla es oro" video
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Responder a la fábula de otra persona
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Trabajar con el vocabulario y la lectura de "Érase una avispa"
Hacer la actividad de comprensión y análisis de "Érase una avispa"
Hacer la actividad de comprensión y análisis de "No todo lo que brilla es oro" Hacer la actividad de asistencia
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Sept. 10
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Los verbos reflexivos
"No te olvides de mí" canción
"Amor entre letras" video
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Responder al análisis de otra persona
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de comprensión y análisis de "Amor entre letras"
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
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La semana 4
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Sept. 14
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El futuro conjugado
Escritura #1 día 1
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Responder al análisis de otra persona
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Subir un bosquejo para la Escritura #1
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Sept. 17
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El futuro conjugado
Escritura #1 día 2
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Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Subir el borrador 1 de la Escritura #1
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La semana 5
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Sept. 21
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Escritura #1 día 3
El presente perfecto
Vocabulario del cuerpo y de la salud
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Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Subirlos comentarios para la Escritura #1
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Sept. 24
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Escritura #1 día 4
El pasado y futuro perfecto
Lectura sobre la salud, las medicinas alternativas y los hispanos
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Subir la versión final de la Escritura #1
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Lectura
Información de la Presentación #1
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La semana 6
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Sept. 28
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El se impersonal
"Este Picasso es un caso"
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Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de comprensión y análisis de "Este Picasso es un caso" Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Investigar para la Presentación #1
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Oct. 1
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Repasar el imperativo de Ud, Uds y nosotros
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Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Investigar para la Presentación #1
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La semana 7
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Oct. 5
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Repasar el imperativo de tú
"Oye" canción
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Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Investigar para la Presentación #1
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Oct. 8
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La presentación #1
Contexto para "El "El alacrán de Fray Gómez"
Vocabulario de "El alacrán de Fray Gómez"
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Subir la Presentación #1
Hacer la actividad de vocabulario (Asistencia)
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La semana 8
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Oct. 14
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Ver las presentaciones de 2 compañeros
Empezar a leer "El alacrán de Fray Gómez"
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Dejar preguntas en la Presentación #1 de 2 compañeros
Hacer el crucigrama
Hacer la Refleción personal #2
Leer la 1a mitad de "El alacrán de Fray Gómez" y hacer la actividad de comprensión
Mirar la guía de estudio para el Examen #1 (Asistencia)
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Oct. 15
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Terminar de leer "El alacrán de Fray Gómez"
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Responder a las preguntas de la Presentación #1 de los compañeros
Resumir y analizar la lectura
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Estudiar para el Examen #1
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La semana 9
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Oct. 19
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El Examen #1
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Completar el Examen #1 (Hay 2 partes)
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Unidad 2
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LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 CO: CT, COM, SR
Summarize and analyze poems, short stories and video clips
Examine and present cultural information
Identify and use the subjunctive mood and conditional moods
Demonstrate the construction of If clauses
Summarize, analyze, and discuss Spanish videos and readings
Demonstrate comprehension of authentic texts and videos
Write short narratives and descriptions in Spanish
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Oct. 22
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El uso y la formación del subjuntivo
Vocabularo del subjuntivo
"El buen ejemplo"
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Responder al análisis de "El alacrán de Fray Gómez" de otra persona
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Hacer las actividades de comprensión y análisis
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La semana 10
Last day to drop is Nov. 2
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Oct. 26
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El subjuntivo WEIRD
"A Dios le pido" Juanes
"Anónimos"
Escritura #2--día 1 (bosquejo)
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Responder al análisis de "El buen ejemplo" de otra persona
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer las actividades de comprensión y análisis
Subir el bosquejo para la Escritura #2 (Asistencia)
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Oct. 29
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El subjuntivo con lo inexistente
"Por eso no tienes novio"
Escritura #2--día 2 (borrador 1)
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Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer las actividades de comprensión y análisis
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Escribir el borrador 1 para la Escritura #2
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La semana 11
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Nov. 4
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El subjuntivo con ciertas conjunciones
Escritura #2--día 3 (Compañero lector)
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Responder al análisis de "Por eso no tienes novio" de otra persona
Leer la Escritura #2 de otra persona y usar el formulario del compañero lector para darle comentarios
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
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Nov. 5
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El imperfecto del subjuntivo/pasado del subjuntivo
Escritura #2--día 4 (Preparar la versión final)
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Subir la versión final de la Escritura #2
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Información de la Presentación #1
Video turístico
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La semana 12
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Nov. 9
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El imperfecto del subjuntivo (cont.)
Vocabulario de "Tres cartas y un pie"
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Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Video turístico
Investigar para la Presentación #2
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Nov. 12
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El condicional
"Tres cartas y un pie"
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Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Leer "Tres cartas y un pie"
Hacer la actividad de comprensión
Investigar para la Presentación #2
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La semana 13
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Nov. 16
Nov. 19
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El condicional y las cláusulas de si
"Si yo fuera rico" de Avellanet
Vocabulario para "Vuelva usted mañana"
La presentación #2 Parte 1
Contexto para “Vuelva usted mañana”
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Análisis de "Tres cartas y un pie"
Hacer las actividades de práctica
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Investigar para la Presentación #2
Ver las presentaciones de 2 personas y dejarles preguntas
Hacer las actividades de "Vuelva usted mañana"
Hacer la actividad de asistencia
Trabajar con el vocabulario
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La semana 14
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Nov. 30
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La presentación #2_Parte 2
Leer la primera página de "Vuelva usted mañana"
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Responder a las preguntas de la Presentación #2 de los compañeros
Hacer la actividad de comprensión
Hacer la guía de estudio para el Examen #2 (Asistencia)
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Dec. 3
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La presentación #2_Parte 3
Leer la segunda página de "Vuelva usted mañana"
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Hacer las actividad de análisis y comprensión
Reflexión personal #3 (asistencia)
Estudiar para el Examen final
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La semana 15
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Dec. 7
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Terminar de leer "Vuelva usted mañana"
Analizar la lectura
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Hacer las actividad de análisis y comprensión
Reflexión personal #3 (asistencia)
Estudiar para el Examen final
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Dec. 10
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El examen final
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El examen final
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CC/LO
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Aligned Assignment (e.g., unit, assignment title, or link in Canvas)
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CC: Communication
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Essay 1, 2, Cultural presentation 1, 2
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CC: Critical Thinking
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Cultural presentation 1, 2, Essay 2
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CC: Personal Responsibility
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Cultural presentation 1, Essay 2
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CC: Social Responsibility
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Cultural presentation 1, 2
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LO 1: Demonstrate comprehension of authentic spoken discourse produced by Spanish speakers of diverse origins.
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Análisis “Anónimos,” Discusión “Por eso no tienes novio” comprensión y análisis, “Si yo fuera rico” análisis
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LO 2: Produce oral Spanish comprehensible to native speakers using complex grammatical structures to narrate, describe, and elicit information.
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Cultural presentation 1, 2
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LO 3: Demonstrate increasing comprehension of authentic written texts in a variety of genres.
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Both exams
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LO 4: Write descriptions and narratives at a low intermediate level using complex grammatical structures.
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Essay 1, 2, Exam essays (both)
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LO 5: Formulate cohesive paragraphs and short/simple essays.
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Essay 1, 2, Exam essays (both)
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LO 6: Describe cultural practices and products of the Spanish-speaking world drawing on authentic materials including literature and the visual arts.
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Cultural presentation 1, 2
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