Spanish 1 Syllabus

 

Galileo Magnet High School

Spanish 1

Instructor: Jennifer Kinnett    Room: B115    Email: jkinnett@mail.dps.k12.va.us

 

Course Description

Spanish 1 builds foundational communication skills in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Using 'Así se Dice 1', students practice real-world language tasks and explore cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. By the end of the semester, students will be able to handle basic conversations, understand familiar texts, and demonstrate awareness of Hispanic cultures.

Grading

Gold class work, tests & major projects

Silver quizzes & small projects

Bronze participation, homework, composition book

18-Week Pacing Overview

Weeks 1–3: Lecciones Preliminares – Greetings, numbers, weather, classroom commands.
Weeks 4–6: Cap. 1 – Descriptions, nationalities, SER, articles, agreement.
Weeks 7–9: Cap. 2 – School supplies, ESTAR, prepositions, SER vs. ESTAR, GUSTAR.
Weeks 10–12: Cap. 3 – -AR verbs, daily routines, IR + a + infinitive.
Weeks 13–15: Cap. 4 – Food & drinks, -ER/-IR verbs, TENER, VENIR, GUSTAR.
Weeks 16–18: Review -  Final Exam.

Key Policies

• No cell phones.
• Complete all assignments on time..
• Academic honesty is expected; no translators.
• Be prepared with materials daily.