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Reading-Fleming Intermediate School
World Languages Department
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The following information tells about what your child’s experience will be like in our World Language class for both 5th and 6th grades. Please review the following. Contact me with any questions.
Goals:
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To communicate in a language in addition to English
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To develop awareness of world cultures
Typical class:
Our class will meet one day in the six day Related arts rotation. Students will take Spanish for their entire 5th grade year and both Spanish and French in their 6th grade year, each for half the year. The activities are designed to develop communication skills, including listening, speaking, writing, some reading, and world cultures awareness.
Daily objectives and assignments develop, challenge, and reinforce the students’ knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and critical thinking skills in the target language.
Supplies needed for class:
Sturdy 2 pocket folder
Earbuds that plug into chromebook (no air pods)
Dry erase marker
Charged chromebook
Assignment book
Pencil
Informal assessment: Teacher observation daily
Formal assessment: Independent Work
Classwork
Assessments
All assignments are posted in Google Classroom for students and grades are posted so students can track their progress. Missing assignments are also visible for students in Google Classroom. Teacher will communicate with parents via email about special events, class happenings, and individual student progress. Check Genesis for grading information.
Homework:
Homework is assigned each class. It is normally due during our next class, unless otherwise stated. Due dates are posted in Google Classroom and should also be written in assignment books when students copy assignments in class. It usually consists of studying or completion of practice activities. All assignments are posted to Google Classroom and should be completed online. If students choose to print assignments, paper copies may be turned in. That is fine, but not required. It is always beneficial for the students to practice with friends or family members.
When absent, please check Google Classroom for homework. Even if a student misses a regularly scheduled class, students are still expected to complete assignments for that class and be ready for the next class with assignments completed. Students are encouraged to reach out to Srta. Smith with questions.
Every so often, Srta. Smith will email parents to announce quizzes or special events happening in class. I will be using the email address(es) provided in Genesis to create distribution lists. Please be sure the contact information is up to date in Genesis.
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