Barbara Hunter
Spanish I
Spanish II
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        Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos!
   Welcome to my webpage! Both students and parents can use this as a reference for the classes I’m teaching in 2006-2007: Spanish I and Spanish II.
     First, I have included information telling you a little bit about me, my family and my educational and professional background.
    Next, I have a link for each class I teach containing the syllabus, ground rules, activities for the semester and grading scale. As the year progresses, I will try to add links Spanish resources.
    I have also included information about the teaching method our department uses – TPRS – which stands for Teaching Proficiency Through Repetition and Storytelling.
    Finally, if you would like to send me an e-mail, you can click on that link. If there are other items you would like to see on this webpage, please let me know in an e-mail. Have a great school year!
    ¡Que pasen Uds. un buen año escolar!
                                             ‑Barbara Hunter

I grew up in LaGrange, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and graduated from Lyons Township High School.
    
I attended Hillsdale College in Michigan, where I earned a bachelor of arts degree with a major in English and a minor in Spanish. I later earned a master of arts degree in education from Marygrove College.

I have been teaching for the Crawford AuSable School District for 26 years. For the past 12 years, I have taught English and Spanish at Grayling High School.

I have also been the adviser for the Classes of 1997, 1999 and 2003; organizer of the annual Stratford Festival Theatre trip for ten years; and a member of the Student Assistance Team.

In the summer of 2004 I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to university professors and young children at the Weihai campus of Shongdong University in China.

My husband and three sons all grew up in Grayling and attended school here.
    
When I’m not working, I enjoy biking, quilting and traveling.

‑Barbara Hunter

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Responsibilidad,
       Respeto,
              Resultados

Welcome to Señora Hunter’s Spanish I  and II classes!
I am very pleased to have you as my students!

Before we begin to learn Spanish, let’s examine the three R’s:

As your teacher, it is my RESPONSIBILITY to . . .
     . . . behave in a way that shows RESPECT for myself, others, the environment, property,  
           times and rules,
     . . . behave in a way that encourages positive RESULTS,
     . . . provide a physically and emotionally safe learning environment,
     . . . design appropriate academic tasks. 

It is your RESPONSIBILITY to behave in a way that shows RESPECT for . . .
     . . . Yourself:
               wBe intellectually honest.
               wDo quality work
               wSpeak up if you have concerns or needs.
               wSet appropriate boundaries
     . . . Others.
               wHonor diversity.
               wHonor space.
     . . . Time.
               wHonor yours, mine and ours.
     . . . Property.
               wTake care of things (whether they belong to you, to your neighbor, to me or to
                  our school).
     . . . Rules:
               wKnow the rules for both our school and class.
     . . . Environment:
               wReduce, reuse, recycle.
               wKeep your table and the area around your chair clean.

It is your RESPONSIBILITY to behave in a way that encourages positive RESULTS by . . .
     w Participating in class work.
     w Doing your homework.
     w Managing your time.
     w Working with your partner.
     w Bringing the materials you need to do academic work:
               a3-ring binder with paper and 8 dividers
               a Pencil or pen
               a Colored pencils and/or markers
               a Notebook pencil case (optional)

 Your RESULTS will be reflected in a 9-weeks grade that is based on . . .
     w Homework Completion:
               a Homework is practice, not a test. Even if you aren’t sure you’re doing it right,
                   do it!
               a You earn credit for having homework assignments done to the best of your        
                   ability and on time.
       w Writing Assignments:
               a You will be expected to complete creative writing assignments.
               a Just like any other class, plagiarism will not be tolerated.
       w Class Participation:
               a Be prepared, attentive, responsive and respectful in class.
               a Have your supplies and binder every day.
       w Quiz and Test Grades:
               a Quizzes and tests are generally unannounced. The reason that I will not     
                   announce them is that cramming for a test the night before does not produce
                   long-term memory. Since I want you to know all the material at all times, tests
                   will include all of the Spanish we have learned, not just the current vocabulary
                   list.
               a Grades will be updated regularly. You may check your grade as often as you
                   like (before or after class). See me immediately if you have any questions or
                   concerns about your grade.

Spanish Classroom Procedures

The Beginning of Class. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. Have your homework out and ready to be checked. Begin the bell work, if any, and then get prepared for the first part of the lesson.

 The End of Class. Class is not over until I dismiss you. Until that time, you will stay at your seat and work. Do not put away your materials early, line up at the door or walk around the room. Before you leave, make sure that your chair is pushed in and pick up any trash on the floor.

Tardies. Any time you arrive late to class, hand me your pass. Seat yourself quickly and quietly and join in whatever activity is in progress. You are responsible for making up any activity that you missed, as well as copying my notes.

Absences. If you are absent for any reason, you are required to make up all work missed. It is your responsibility to find out what assignments and notes you missed.

4How to find make-up work assignments: Find the lesson plan for the date or dates of your absence and copy down the missed assignments. If there were any handouts, check with your partner or ask me for a copy. If there were any notes, politely ask your partner if you may copy them.

Videos, Books and Magazines. I have a library of Spanish books, videos and magazines. You are welcome to look at them. If you would ever like to borrow one of them to take home, please check it out by signing a check-out card and putting the card on my desk. Please return these materials in good condition within a week. Treat these materials with care!

Substitute Teachers. There will be times when I will not be in the classroom. Please cooperate with the substitute teacher. Be aware that substitute teachers may not be proficient in Spanish.

Partners. There will be assigned seats. Your partner is the person who shares your table. I will re-arrange seating every month, giving you a new partner every month. Your responsibility toward your partner involves:
      4Exchange phone numbers so you can get help on homework.
      4Recite in Spanish to each other in class.
      4Check each other’s work in class.
      4Get copies of handouts if your partner is absent.
      4Provide notes for your partner to copy after an absence.
      4Help each other to achieve outstanding RESULTS!!!

 

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This page last updated October, 2006