Here is that information from Jim that he sent to jen about options available to those few kids in class who want something else. Jim, are we to understand that these are for levels 3 and above and that the kids must do this outside of class to pad their grade while they are responsible for all in class work as well with the CI? So this is extra credit?
Spanish Weekly Options
(For Upper Level Independent Study)
*Weekly option must be submitted by Monday of each week
**All evaluations will be completed on Friday
Novel
-Choose a novel from the Spanish class library, or bring in your own (all selections must be approved by teacher).
-Read the novel
-Complete a written report and/or an interview with the teacher.
Bucky Va a México Audio Program
-Work your way through the program (materials: binder and CDs)
-Complete a comprehension evaluation based on material
Pimsluer/Rosetta Stone Audio Program
-Obtain program, either through personal purchase or from the local library (inter-library loan may be necessary).
-Work your way through the program (student and teacher will agree on how much of program should be covered in one week)
-Complete a comprehension evaluation based on material
Song
-Choose a song (must be language appropriate)
-Use mimic recording of song to practice the pronunciation in a slow manner (optional depending on availability)
-Listen to the song repeatedly
-Translate the lyrics (or find a translation of the lyrics and check their accuracy)
-Understand the lyrics and what the singer is saying
-Prove your memorization and understanding of the lyrics to the teacher in a verifiable way
Write a Children’s Book or Short Novel (limit one per semester)
-Consult with the teacher about plot and language of the book
-Complete a basic outline of the book (can be altered if need be)
-Write the book, using words/structures you know
-Use dictionary/grammar reference to verify spelling or grammatical accuracy, not to look up new words. Limit of 3 new words for Children’s Book; 10 new words for Novel
-Submit to teacher for editing – make necessary corrections
-Publish Book with illustrated cover, illustrations throughout the book (one on each page for Children’s Book, at least one per Chapter in Novel), typed text, binding, and glossary
Chapter of ¡Avancemos! textbook
-Choose a chapter you’d like to complete
-Complete all chapter exercises and activities (written and spoken)
-Take the chapter test (Half of grade based on work, half based on test)
