Ana Banomera Work phone: 608-850

12th grade Spanish Syllabus, 2012-13 School Year

Ana Banomera Work phone: 608-850-6000 ext. 126 Email: [email protected]

12th Grade Spanish 6 Syllabus 2012-13 School Year

Course Description This course will focus on the development of the primary language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing using the textbooks Lectura y Escritura Avanzadas, and Aspectos del Mundo Hispano. These skills will be developed through the study of authentic materials and the analysis of their cultural, social and historical context. This course aims to have the students achieve a level of communication that is clear, organized and effective. The students will be able to appropriately respond and express themselves in a variety of contexts. Core Goals  Develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Communicate effectively in real life situations to meet a wide variety of purposes.  Students as speakers will take on full responsibility for engaging, maintaining, and furthering the conversation.  Explore different aspects of the culture of Spain and Latin America.  Prepare for the IB Diploma examinations. Expectations  You will read, speak, write and listen to different types texts in Spanish. You will be expected to communicate in Spanish at all times. You are also encouraged to find other ways to use the language outside the classroom, as in restaurants, watching TV in Spanish, listening to music, watching a documentary or movie, etc. Studying vocabulary and grammar on a daily basis is essential in order to gain fluency.  RESPECT: Above all, a high level of respect in the classroom must be maintained at all times. All students must respect the subject, themselves, classmates, and me.  NO PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism, in any form, will not be tolerated. It is important that I read your work, not a copy from another source.  HOMEWORK: Homework is a very important part in studying a foreign language. It is essential that you practice vocabulary and complete daily homework in order to review and to reinforce what we learn in class. It must be turned in complete, neat, and in a timely fashion. Textbook & Resources Frutos Pérez, Manuel., et al. Lectura y Escritura Avanzadas. Advance Materials, 2009 Frutos Pérez, Manuel., et al. Aspectos del Mundo Hispano : Lectura y Puesta en Práctica. Advance Materials, 2009 Cough, James H., et al. Una vez más. 2nd ed. White Plains, NY: Longman, 1993

Released IB Spanish Language tests La Casa de Bernarda Alba, by Federico García Lorca Movie: Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios by Pedro Almodovar Movie: María llena eres de gracia, by Joshua Marston Required Materials The textbooks will be lent to you, and you must take good care of them. Handouts will be provided, and you will use a three ring binder to organize them. You will also need college ruled paper for notes or writing activities. You will also use your computer (or the computers in the lab) for research and written activities and projects. Course Outline Unidad 1 Ago - Sep Cuestiones Globales: tolerancia y migración

Literatura y Cultura La realidad social de Bolivia: la enfermedad de Chagas, la inmigración a España, la pobreza. “La Partida” literatura boliviana

2 Oct Comunicación y Medios: teléfonos celulares o móviles

El uso de la tecnología en el mundo actual. Cómo se concientiza sobre el uso positivo de la tecnología y cómo se evita el vandalismo. Tecnología en la educación. “Memoria electrónica” por Mario Benedetti (Pasajes) “Génesis” por Marco Denevi (Conexiones)

3 Nov – Enero Relaciones sociales: tabúes, estructuras sociales, acontecimientos religiosos, familia

“La Casa de Bernarda Alba” por Federico García Lorca, España

4 Febrero Cuestiones Globales: drogas, migración, pobreza, discriminación 5 Marzo Diversidad cultural: Las artes culinarias y la nutrición

María llena eres de gracia (selecciones de la película) Tabaquismo y drogadicción (Lectura y escritura avanzadas)

“La influencia de la familia hispana en los jóvenes” “”El qué dirán” (Conexiones ,cap 4 y 5) Voces: La Familia (Cultura, Pasajes, cap 4) La violencia doméstica: proyecto para SL (guía IB p. 53)

Un punto negro en el camino (leer, especular y comunicar) Vegetarianismo (Lectura y escritura avanzadas, p. 99) Oda a la alcachofa, Walking around, Oda al tomate, Oda a la papa (Pablo Neruda) El maíz, regalo de los dioses (Holt, p. 28) Ojalá que llueva café en el campo (canción, p. 229 Juan Luis Guerra)

Escritura y composición / IB Trabajo escrito (written assignment) SL / Written assignment: intertextual reading followed by a written exercise of 300 – 400 words plus a 100 word rationale. IB: oral con imágenes e interactivo Trabajo escrito (written assignment) SL / Written assignment: intertextual reading followed by a written exercise of 300 – 400 words plus a 100 word rationale. HL / written assignment: creative writing 500 – 600 words plus a 150 word rationale. IB: oral con imágenes e interactivo Trabajo escrito (written assignment) SL / Written assignment: intertextual reading followed by a written exercise of 300 – 400 words plus a 100 word rationale. (IB grade) HL / written assignment: creative writing 500 – 600 words plus a 150 word rationale. (IB grade) IB: oral individual Diario Ensayo persuasivo IB: oral individual

Una receta: Contexto social del plato, su origen, por qué es especial, ingredientes, preparación, consejos para ayudar al cocinero, contenido nutritivo, valor social, presentación del plato. IB oral con imágenes Folleto persuasivo: apoyar o criticar

defensa de los animales y el vegetarianismo. 6 Abril Diversidad cultural y ocio: creencias, valores; entretenimiento 7 Medio Ambiente

Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (película) La cultura de los jóvenes (Aspectos del mundo hispano) Biografía de Pedro Almodóvar (p. 50, Lectura y escritura avanzadas)

Biografía

La biodiversidad (Aspectos del mundo hispano) Desastre ecológico (Lectura y escritura avanzadas) Cuando el árbol voló (Leer, especular, comunicar) El medio ambiente: Panamá (Noticias, cap. 7) Crude (video) Cofán Project: http://www.kickstarter.com/ projects/1261566001/cofan-project-ecuadorianamazon

Artículos periodísticos

Grading & Evaluation WRITING: Written exercises and projects (includes homework)

Crítica cinematográfica IB: oral con imágenes y mini teatro

Debate: Salvemos el Amazonas Campaña publicitaria medioambiental

25%

ORAL PROFICIENCY: Interactive and individual presentations

25%

QUIZZES TESTS

20% 30%

Absence Policy Remember that when you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to find out what work you have missed and to arrange a make-up time if you miss a quiz. Be sure to talk to me about your absence so that we can work out a plan together. Get notes from a classmate, and check the “graded tray” in the classroom for any worksheets or assignments. Late Work Policy Late work will be accepted according to the school policy (a 10% reduction for each day it is late). Getting Help You can come for extra help during elective of during my office hours. This can help you to reinforce new concepts, or to review already learned material. I am happy to speak with you or your parents about any questions or concerns you may have. Parents may reach me at 608-850-6000, ext. 126, or via email at [email protected]