Español I El 9 de agosto , 2013

1. Español IEl 9 de agosto, 2013 Get unacopia of the Syllabus! If you go by a different name other than what is listed on the seating chart, let Blanton know!

2. Syllabus Review • Binder Requirements • Tentative Weekly Outline

3. GET SYLLABUS SIGNED! • Get your syllabus signed ASAP! • What are some things you all do to remember to get stuff signed? • REWARD IF SIGNED BEFORE DEADLINE!

4. Syllabus Review • Complete #1-11 on the Handout using your Syllabus!

5. Other Reglas • Bathroom Breaks • #12.) You will have three bathroom breaks throughout the course of the semester – USE THEM WISELY! • Do NOT ask to use the bathroom in an interruptive manner, such as in the middle of Señor Blanton speaking aloud to the class. • #13.) Unused bathroom breaks will count as ten points EACH on the Midterm/Final. • You must write the date of your bathroom break beside your name.

6. Other Reglas • Tardiness • 14.) Must be in class when the bell rings • Must have note from another teacher or Mr. Blanton needs to receive a call if you are late due to their class. • Here is the order of disciplinary actions: • Warning • Warning • 15.) 30 min. detention • 45 min. detention • 60 min. detention • Etc.

7. Other Reglas • Disruptions and Excessive Chatter • 16.)Señor Blanton is a fan of talking at APPROPRIATE TIMES • There is a time for speaking and a time for silence. • There is also a way to speak to a neighbor in a non-disruptive manner. • 17.) TALKING IS ENCOURAGED WHEN DOING GROUPWORK AND PRACTICING THE LANGUAGE.

8. Other Reglas • Class Participation & Daily Work • 18.) HARD WORK PAYS OFF • When you all participate and work hard during class, it makes me want to reward you more often with “fun” activities. • 19.) 15% of your grade AND it will make you do better on homework, quizzes, and tests. • 20.) You will receive a grade EVERY DAY. 21.) It is 5 pts.

9. Symbols used to grade daily work • 22.) • A Absent/Not In Class • T Tardy • L Left Class • Participated & Completed Class Work for the Day • -1,-2,-3,-4 Did not Participate &/Or Did not Complete Class Work for the day • * Excessive Talking/Disruptions • D Disrespect &/Or Other Inappropriate Classroom Acts • # Cell phone &/Or Electronic Device Without Permission

10. Other Reglas • Other Miscellaneous Reglas • 23.) • You cannot leave class early. • Don’t ask to leave class for another class, library, etc. unless you have a note. • 24.) Do not ask me, “did we do anything yesterday?” Of course we did something. Reference your Weekly Outline and/or side table to know what you missed. • 25.) Use the final five minutes of class to handle grades, homework, or other questions. • 26.) Graded work will be in the blue chairs, in the chair with your block!

11. Other Reglas • Other Miscellaneous Reglas • 27.) PENCILS: If you do not bring a pencil to class, an angel loses its wings. Bring a writing utensil to class, I do not have a tree farm and neither does BCHS. • If you don’t have one, ask someone or REMEMBER TO BRING ONE. • 28.) You must be INSIDE the classroom when the bell rings. • 29.)Señor Blanton cannot give you a grade if he doesn’t know who did the work. • 30.) WRITE YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING

12. Preguntas • What is my purpose as a teacher? • What is my ideal class day?

13. Write your animal and # on your Syllabus. • Must use the word the with your animal… • If ends in “o” use el • If ends in “a” use la

14. Write the names of two cities in the U.S. that begin with “El …” or “La …”