¡Bienvenidos!A la clase de español
Señora Crognale
14th year teaching Spanish
Grew up Speaking Spanish. Mom was from Cuba
Mom was a Spanish teacher too!
My Cuban grandparents are/were a very BIG part of my life
Traveled to Spain, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico.
Course Objectives
To foster a love for Spanish culture and language
Prepare students for Spanish II, either regular or honors
Finish 3 units (each chapter has 3 chapters so in reality, 9+1 chapters)
Have fun!!!!
Grading25% Homework (not too much in the beginning, but should expect something every weeknight (no weekends)..\Spanish stamp and grade sheet.doc
25% tests/projects (usually 1 per mp)
35% quizzes (given each Friday)
20% class participation & preparation
www.Dictionary.com Sign up for the Spanish word of the day. I accept Monday-Thursday’s words for extra credit.
El textowww.classzone.com Has online resources such as quizzes & flashcards.
Take home tutor can be loaded onto home computers and has many other resources such as the videos we watch in class. S:\Staff-Software-Classrooms\World Language\Spanish\¡En español! Take Home Tutor.lnk
Workbook (but that stays in class)
¡ Vamos a cantar!
Justo Lamas a personal friend, fun concert and the kids are loving the online Karoke!
I took 2 years of Spanish in high school and I can’t remember a thing…how can I help my child!
Practice at home daily (review pages at end of each chapter)Make flashcards or go to www.classzone.comBe a partner in quizzing of dittos/flashcardsChecking that homework is doneInstall the CD on home computer and making sure child is really using it.E-mail me anytime and make sure your child sees me after an absence. [email protected] me a message 215-944-2963
What can you expect from me?
I will prepare materials and activities for class to generate enthusiasm for learning. Develop a relationship with your child. I’m a mommy too, so I know they are your whole worldI will be fairE-mail me!!!! I will be happy to keep in touchWe will have a lot of fun, and by accident, they will learn Spanish!Visit my website. www.crsd.org/5072082792936810/site/default.aspI have vocabulary, blogs, and all worksheets online!