Homework Calendars 2001-2002

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Prof. Long's Classroom Policies

The most important goal this year will be to become aware of language, and how languages reflect and influence the peoples who speak them. Therefore, an open mind is your most important study aid. Leave stereotypes at home!
Respect for your classmates is not only a classroom policy, it's a Christian mandate. If you disrupt the classroom with inappropriate conversation, activities or possessions, you will be removed from the classroom and you may suffer other consequences. Inappropriate conversations are the most disruptive because they keep you and your classmates from the one most important activity in the foreign language classroom: LISTENING.
In order to keep you and your classmates focused on foreign language learning, these are the only appropriate items on your desktop: a pen or pencil, a spiral-bound notebook for notetaking, your textbook. These items MUST be on your desk before prayer, however.
Please take note: you will be given a ZERO for the day if you do not have on your desk by prayer time your textbook, your language notebook and a pen or pencil. If you need eyeglasses, they must be ON YOUR FACE.
There are certain items that must never appear in the foreign language classroom, or they will be confiscated. They include, but are not limited to: cosmetics, grooming items (including lip gloss or chap stick); combs or brushes; toys; CDs; electronic devices; any other item that may distract you from language learning. They will not be returned unless I get a note from a parent.
Classroom time is not "run to my locker" time nor "potty" time. Take care of these important needs BEFORE you come to my class. "I forgot to go to my locker" will not be an excuse for not having your textbook, notebook or pen/pencil in class. You'll still get a zero for the day.
Incomplete homework, or homework not handed in on the assigned day, will not get full credit. You must attempt every sentence of every section to get full credit.
You will always know a month in advance when your quizzes, labs and tests are. It is not the teacher's responsibility to remind the student that he or she has missed work--it is the STUDENT'S responsibility to arrange a makeup time, and work must be made up within 1 week or the grade will be a zero.
Students shall be completely dressed and behaving in ladylike and gentlemanly manners in my classroom. No sitting Indian-style, no removing shoes, no unbuttoning garments, no arranging hair, no applying makeup, no sleeping on the desks.
The quarter grade will be calculated in the following manner: 45 percent tests and projects, 35 percent quizzes, 10 percent homework, 10 percent daily class participation.

Supplies you'll need, and some suggestions

Supplies you need:

Of course, the textbook and workbook for the course are necessary for good language learning.

You'll also need a three-section spiral notebook with 3 pockets--I give out lots of study sheets and other activity pages that you'll need to keep for notebook quizzes.

Also--homework is done on standard-sized loose-leaf paper, not on spiral paper, nor on smaller sheets of paper, such as stationery.

You may do any homework, quiz or test in pen or pencil--choose whichever writing instrument you do your neatest work in. Suggestion--throw-away mechanical pencils that have erasers. You may also use the pen-style white-out, but not the bottle kind.

Also: a Spanish-English pocket dictionary available in the school bookstore.

Suggestions: There are several good books on English grammar geared for the foreign language learner. If you don't know an adjective from an adverb, you may need this extra help. Also, there will be several intense map projects, so access to a good all-round atlas (book or CDROM) will be beneficial. (You may have to go to a library for this! Gasp!)

These are some suggested titles that might make language learning easier or more fun, many at a substantial savings over bookstore prices. Just click on the title, and the link takes you to a detailed description of the book -- then follow the instructions to order the book from amazon.com. (Some of these are available at local bookstores, but probably not at these prices.)

Spanish:

A great hardcover, totally comprehensive dictionary. More than the student needs	The best pocket dictionary available for beginning students. And cheap!	You've seen this type of book before! Great advice on language learning.
Card game for learning Spanish! Fun!	Also: English Grammar for Students of Spanish : The Study Guide for Those Learning Spanish by Emily Spinelli. Explains all those things like nouns, adjectives, subordinate clauses. Great!

French:

Most comprehensive dictionary.	Pocket dictionary by the best and oldest polyglot dictionary company.	Another good buy for a pocket dictionary.
You're probably familiar with this kind of book for computers. Good advice on language learning.	If you have trouble with verb conjugations.	For some extra fun exercises.