Sr. Shellman

Spanish One Rm. E-2

Personal Info.Personal Info.

• Born and raised in S. California

• Hold valid teaching credentials in Spanish, History, and Math

• Former tennis, basketball, and football coach

• Member of the Foreign Language Association of O.C.

• Grandfather – ask to see a picture of my granddaughters.

• Born and raised in S. California

• Hold valid teaching credentials in Spanish, History, and Math

• Former tennis, basketball, and football coach

• Member of the Foreign Language Association of O.C.

• Grandfather – ask to see a picture of my granddaughters.

Education BackgroundEducation Background

• Graduate of Corona High School

• Graduate of Riverside City College

• AA Degree in General Studies

• Graduate of Lubbock Christian University

• BS Degree in Secondary Education

• Graduate of Azusa Pacific University

• MA Degree in School Administration

• Graduate of Corona High School

• Graduate of Riverside City College

• AA Degree in General Studies

• Graduate of Lubbock Christian University

• BS Degree in Secondary Education

• Graduate of Azusa Pacific University

• MA Degree in School Administration

Teaching ExperienceTeaching Experience

• 33 years overall

• 3 years at Midland Christian High School

• 2 years at Morton High School

• 28 years at Esperanza High School

• 33 years overall

• 3 years at Midland Christian High School

• 2 years at Morton High School

• 28 years at Esperanza High School

Keys to success…Keys to success…

1. Memorization, memorization, memorization 1. Memorization, memorization, memorization

Keys to success…Keys to success…

2. Conscientiously completing all HW*

*a bonus extra credit point is awarded each chapter for a completed hw packet.

2. Conscientiously completing all HW*

*a bonus extra credit point is awarded each chapter for a completed hw packet.

Keys to success…Keys to success…

Homework is graded on a basis of

RELATIVE accuracy. ie…

1. Complete sentences must include a conjugated verb.

2. Crossword fill-ins must fit in the blanks.

3. Answers need to make some sort of sense.

4. At least ½ of answers lack “major” errors.

Homework is graded on a basis of

RELATIVE accuracy. ie…

1. Complete sentences must include a conjugated verb.

2. Crossword fill-ins must fit in the blanks.

3. Answers need to make some sort of sense.

4. At least ½ of answers lack “major” errors.

Keys to success…Keys to success…

3.Learning the material when it is presented.

Comprehensive / Mastery Plus

3.Learning the material when it is presented.

Comprehensive / Mastery Plus

Keys to success…Keys to success…

4. Willingness to USE the language both IN and OUT of the classroom

4. Willingness to USE the language both IN and OUT of the classroom

What else can they do…What else can they do…

1. Extra Credit options (guidelines posted webpage)

50 pts possible per semester

option #1 – P&S Aeries log-in by the end of Sept.

option #2 - Internet Activities

option #3 – Spanish Country Calendar

option #4 – Speaking Prompts

2. Tutoring available on Tues. and Thurs.

1. Extra Credit options (guidelines posted webpage)

50 pts possible per semester

option #1 – P&S Aeries log-in by the end of Sept.

option #2 - Internet Activities

option #3 – Spanish Country Calendar

option #4 – Speaking Prompts

2. Tutoring available on Tues. and Thurs.

What else can they do…What else can they do…

3. Re-testing

If they have a bad day on a chapter exam, and all of us do at sometime or another, then they may re-take a chapter exam ONLY under the following guidelines:

-They must have a note from Mom or Dad verifying that you have gone back over all of the powerpoint presentations for the chapter posted on my webpage and their boardwork sentnences.

-They must do the re-take before the next chapter exam.

-They may only score up to 70% on the re-take.

3. Re-testing

If they have a bad day on a chapter exam, and all of us do at sometime or another, then they may re-take a chapter exam ONLY under the following guidelines:

-They must have a note from Mom or Dad verifying that you have gone back over all of the powerpoint presentations for the chapter posted on my webpage and their boardwork sentnences.

-They must do the re-take before the next chapter exam.

-They may only score up to 70% on the re-take.

Resources for you…Resources for you…

www.mshellman.homestead.comMy webpage includes…class policies, lesson plans for the year, all powerpoints used in class, extra credit information and deadlines, suggested podcasts, downloadable mp3 audio files, useful language learning links, link to Parents Count website, link to Aeries portal.

www.mshellman.homestead.comMy webpage includes…class policies, lesson plans for the year, all powerpoints used in class, extra credit information and deadlines, suggested podcasts, downloadable mp3 audio files, useful language learning links, link to Parents Count website, link to Aeries portal.

What Can You Do?*especially 1st quarter (set the tone, establish the habit)What Can You Do?

*especially 1st quarter (set the tone, establish the habit)

1. Monitor your child’s grades on Aeries on a weekly basis. (xc)

2. Ask to see your child’s homework on a nightly basis.

3. Ask your child to read aloud to you in Spanish once or twice a week.

4. Help your child seek out opportunities to use the language.

1. Monitor your child’s grades on Aeries on a weekly basis. (xc)

2. Ask to see your child’s homework on a nightly basis.

3. Ask your child to read aloud to you in Spanish once or twice a week.

4. Help your child seek out opportunities to use the language.

What Can You Do?What Can You Do?

5. Provide other venues where your child can practice speaking, listening, reading or writing in Spanish.

ie… travel, restaurants, Spanish TV, Spanish radio, tapes, videos, podcasts, etc.

6. Have your child teach you what we are learning in class.

5. Provide other venues where your child can practice speaking, listening, reading or writing in Spanish.

ie… travel, restaurants, Spanish TV, Spanish radio, tapes, videos, podcasts, etc.

6. Have your child teach you what we are learning in class.

What Can You Do?What Can You Do?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at:

(714) 986-7540 ext. 13952or via e-mail at

mshellman@pylusd.org or visit my web page at

www.mshellman.homestead.com

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at:

(714) 986-7540 ext. 13952or via e-mail at

mshellman@pylusd.org or visit my web page at

www.mshellman.homestead.com

What is different about second language learning

What is different about second language learning

* Comprehensive

* Based on memorization and usage

* Hybrid curriculum

- academic and performing

* Little or no background to fall back on

**The key is the desire to learn and use a second language.

* Comprehensive

* Based on memorization and usage

* Hybrid curriculum

- academic and performing

* Little or no background to fall back on

**The key is the desire to learn and use a second language.

Quizzes and TestsQuizzes and Tests

Each chapter has its own vocabulary and grammar

2 vocabulary quizzes (15-36 pts.)

2-3 grammar quizzes (15-35 pts.)

Chapter Exam @ every 2 weeks (70-100 pts.)

Departmental Common Assessments

each quarter (value varies)

Each chapter has its own vocabulary and grammar

2 vocabulary quizzes (15-36 pts.)

2-3 grammar quizzes (15-35 pts.)

Chapter Exam @ every 2 weeks (70-100 pts.)

Departmental Common Assessments

each quarter (value varies)

Gracias y buenas noches

Gracias y buenas noches

Thanks for coming and good evening

Thanks for coming and good evening

State GuidelinesState Guidelines

1. Speaking

2. Listening

3. Reading

4. Writing

5. Culture

1. Speaking

2. Listening

3. Reading

4. Writing

5. Culture

1. Study and Practice Daily

2. Study Out loud

3. Listen to Spanish As Often As Possible

4. Write Out Material-5 x each, flashcards

5. Study with a friend or someone proficient

6. Divide Study into Small Parts

Tips for Studying SpanishTips for Studying Spanish