Course Description: The AP Spanish Language Course is a rigorous course designed to be equivalent to a 3rd year college level Spanish course. This course will be conducted completely in Spanish and focus on grammar, composition, and conversation, as well as test-taking skills leading to preparation for the AP Spanish Language Examination. Students taking this course will continue to develop their proficiency by repeatedly practicing the target language in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural knowledge through interaction in Spanish with the teacher and peers. Materials will include authentic audio and video recordings, podcasts, film and written material including newspapers, magazines, and literature. Extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions will be emphasized.

 

Course Expectations 2013-2014Kathleen Taylor

ktaylor@holmdelschools.org

srataylorap.wordpress.com(732) 858-1099

AP SPANISH LANGUAGE

TESTING DATES

AP SPANISH EXAM: Tuesday, May 6th , 2014

SAT: Spanish with listening: November 2nd

SAT: Spanish (no listening) Oct. 5th, Dec. 7th, Jan. 25th, May 3rd, June 7th

Graded activities will vary by marking period. Most will fall within the realm of quizzes, tests, dialogues, compositions, homework, posters, presentations, group work, class participation, oral recordings, and journal entries.20% Homework20% Tests30% Participation30% Quizzes/Projects/Presentations

GRADING POLICY

Homework:Homework must be complete on the day it is due. If it is not complete, no credit will be given that day.Students may turn it in the next day for partial credit. Communication:Please email me with any questions or concerns. I check my email daily. ktaylor@holmdelschools.orgPlease be sure I have your current email and phone information so I can contact you with any questions, concerns or praises of your child.

HOMEWORK

EXTRA HELP

I will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 903 from 2:05-2:35. I am also available at other times by arrangement.

• Please email me with any questions or concerns. I check my email daily. ktaylor@holmdelschools.org

• Please be sure I have your current email and phone information so I can contact you with any questions, concerns or praises of your child. You may also reach me at :

• (732) 858-1099.

COMMUNICATION

April 10-20 Spring Break 2014

Open to 11th and 12th grade French and Spanish students

Upon teacher recommendation 

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGTUESDAY, OCTOBER 1st

7:00pm in Room 409

World Language Lab