Meet the teacher night, Meet the teacher night, 20112011

La clase de español (cognates)Mr. Gustavo Benedetti

Spanish is a language that people use in order to communicate ideas.

Class objective:

Stimulate oral communication and listening comprehension.

Goal:

Helping students develop Spanish as their second language for communication purposes.

Spanish web site

NOTE: It is totally in Spanish

Grading: by categories

Homework: 20%Class participation: 20%Communication 20 %Exam: 20 %Quiz: 20 %

TPR-S (Total Physical Response Storytelling)

A  relaxed   environment is conducive to second language acquisition. "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." (Lao-Tse)

Students will learn Spanish by doing, by acting.

Let’s watch a story

Conclusion: Spanish is a tool for communication and Spanish students should acquired it in order to communicate their ideas and needs.Mr. Benedetti