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Mrs. McConnell has been teaching at Penns Manor since 2004. She has a B.S. in Education: Spanish K-12; an M.S. in Education: Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment; and an Instructional II Certification in English 7-12. She has had study abroad experience at the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain and the Centro Maya de Idiomas in Guatemala. She is also the advisor for the Penns Manor Spanish Club She currently teaches Spanish I-IV and Literature 10.

 

Literature 10  

This course gives students practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Traditional rules of grammar and academic vocabulary are stressed. There is an emphasis on paragraph and sentence structure. Literature studied covers the forms of poetry, drama, short story, essay, and the novel. Character analysis, plot structure, literary elements, and theme will be practiced while each piece of literature is reviewed.  Group and individual projects incorporate cooperative learning and research skills. Review and practice address the Pennsylvania Core Standards in English Language Arts to prepare students for the Keystone Literature test. 

 

Academic Literature 10

Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and an average of 80% or higher in Academic Language Arts 9, or an average of 93% or higher in Language Arts 9 This course gives students practice with speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Traditional rules of grammar and academic vocabulary are stressed. There is an emphasis on paragraph and sentence structure. Literature studied covers the forms of poetry, drama, short story, essay, and the novel. Character analysis, plot structure, literary elements, and theme will be practiced while each piece of literature is reviewed.  Group and individual projects incorporate cooperative learning and research skills. Review and practice addresses the Pennsylvania Core Standards in English Language Arts to prepare students for the Keystone Literature test. In addition, students will have more advanced assignments with a focus on college preparation.

 

Honors Literature 10  

Prerequisites:  1.2 Credits Teacher recommendation; an average of 80% or higher in Honors Language Arts 9, or an average of 93% or higher in Academic Language Arts 9; and completed summer assignments This course gives students practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Traditional rules of grammar, vocabulary, and spelling are stressed. There is an emphasis on paragraph and sentence structure.   Literature studied covers the forms of poetry, drama, short story, essay, and the novel. Character analysis, plot structure, literary elements, and theme will be practiced while each piece of literature is reviewed.  Group and individual projects incorporate cooperative learning and research skills. Review and practice address the Pennsylvania language arts standards and assessment anchors to prepare students for the Keystone Literature test. In addition, students will have more advanced assignments with a focus on college preparation and will be expected to complete a greater amount of independent assignments.  

 

Spanish I

Grade: 8-12

Prerequisite: C or higher in English 

Grade 8- upon teacher recommendation, 

must score proficient or advanced on PSSAs

 

This is a full year course that develops and provides students with skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language.  The course emphasizes vocabulary (i.e. describing friends/family/school, shopping, food, sports, etc.), grammar (present tense), and culture (i.e. food, music, holidays, art, etc.).  The course goals are based upon the five national foreign language standards.  These goals are that the students (1) communicate in the target language, (2) gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures, (3) connect with other disciplines and acquire information through the target language, (4) develop insight into the nature of languages and culture, and (5) participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world. Focuses on PA World Language Standards 12.1, 12.3, and 12.5.

Spanish II

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisite: C or higher in Spanish I

Dual Enrollment option available through Penn Highlands Community College for

three credits.

 

This is a full year course that develops and provides students with skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language.  The course emphasizes vocabulary (i.e. going to the doctors, outside activities, art, music, travel, dining, etc.), grammar (present and past tense), and culture (i.e. food, music, holidays, art, etc.).  The course goals are based upon the five national foreign language standards.  These goals are that the students (1) communicate in the target language, (2) gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures, (3) connect with other disciplines and acquire information through the target language, (4) develop insight into the nature of languages and culture, and (5) participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world. Focuses on PA World Language Standards 12.1, 12.3, and 12.5.

Spanish III

Grade: 11-12

Prerequisite: C or higher in Spanish II

 

This is a full year course that develops and provides students with skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language.  The course emphasizes vocabulary (i.e. technology, shopping, pastimes, travel, etc.), grammar (present, past, future tense), and culture (i.e. food, music, holidays, art, etc.).  The course goals are based upon the five national foreign language standards.  These goals are that the students (1) communicate in the target language, (2) gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures, (3) connect with other disciplines and acquire information through the target language, (4) develop insight into the nature of languages and culture, and (5) participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world. Focuses on PA World Language Standards 12.1, 12.3, and 12.5.

Spanish IV

Grade: 12

Prerequisite: C or higher in Spanish III

Dual Enrollment option available through Penn Highlands Community College for

three credits.

 

This is a full year course that develops and provides students with skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language.  The course emphasizes vocabulary (i.e. doctor visits, driving, cooking, travel, etc.), grammar (present, past, future tense and commands), and culture (i.e. food, music, holidays, art, etc.).  The course goals are based upon the five national foreign language standards.  These goals are that the students (1) communicate in the target language, (2) gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures, (3) connect with other disciplines and acquire information through the target language, (4) develop insight into the nature of languages and culture, and (5) participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world. Focuses on PA World Language Standards 12.1, 12.3, and 12.5.

 

Literature 10 Class Rules

Respect your teacher, classmates, the classroom, and yourself.  You must follow all rules outlined by Penns Manor.  Offenses will result in punishment as outlined in the district discipline code in the student handbook.

You are to be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.  If you are late to class, you must have a pass from a teacher.  If you are not in your seat when the bell rings and/or do not have a pass, you will be marked as tardy. 3 tardies = detention

You are responsible for bringing all your materials (pen/pencil, book, notebook, homework, and Chromebook) to class daily.  You will receive 10 points every grading period for preparation and daily participation, with 1 point deducted for every time you are unprepared or fail to make up work when absent. If you are unprepared or don’t make up work more than 10 times, you will be assigned detention.

Permission to go to the restroom will not be given when the teacher is teaching in front of the class.  If you need a restroom pass, please wait until the end of an activity.  Only one student will be allowed out of the classroom at a time. Constant requests for a pass or extremely long restroom breaks will result in the denial of restroom privileges.

Cell phones and earbuds are not to be used in class unless the teacher gives permission.  Photos and videos are also not to be taken during class. Chromebooks should only be used when needed for class activities or during non-instructional time.

Two points will be deducted from assignments that are one day late.  You will only receive half credit for assignments that are more than one day late. Detention may be assigned to students missing 3 or more homework assignments.

If you are absent, you are responsible for accessing missed material on Google Classroom and turning it in.  You have the number of days absent to make up your work. All classwork and assignments will be posted to Google Classroom.

If you are absent during a test day, you are responsible for arranging to make up the test during Flex or study hall.  Students who are unsatisfied with their test grades may also complete one retest during these times.  There will be no make-up tests or retests 2 weeks after the original test date. Cheating, use of AI, or plagiarism results in an automatic 0%. Grades will be posted on Sapphire.

It is very important that you take excellent notes and keep organized. 

 

Spanish Class Rules

Respect Yourself and Others!

Respect your teacher, classmates, the classroom, and yourself.  You must follow all rules outlined by Penns Manor.  Offenses will result in punishment as outlined in the district discipline code of the student handbook.

 

You are to be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.  If you are late to class, you must have a pass from a teacher.  If you are not in your seat when the bell rings and/or do not have a pass, you will be marked as tardy. 3 tardies = detention

 

You are responsible for bringing all of your materials (pen/pencil, book, notebook, homework, and Chromebook) to class daily.  You will receive 10 points every grading period for preparation and daily participation, with 1 point taken off for every time that you are not. If you are unprepared more than 10 times, you will be assigned detention.

 

Permission to go to the restroom will not be given when the teacher is teaching in front of the class.  If you need a restroom pass, please wait until the end of an activity.  Only one student will be allowed out of the classroom at a time. Constant requests for a pass or extremely long restroom breaks will result in denial of restroom privileges.

 

Cell phones and earbuds are not to be used in class unless the teacher gives permission.  Photos and videos are not to be taken. Chromebooks should only be used when needed for class activities or during non-instructional time.

 

While there is no penalty for low participation, it is beneficial for you to participate as much as possible. 

 

Two points will be deducted from assignments that are one day late.  You will only receive half credit for assignments that are more than one day late. Detention may be assigned to students missing 3 or more homework assignments.

If you are absent, you are responsible for turning in the missed assignments and copying notes from a classmate.  You have the number of days absent to make up your work.  All class work and assignments will be posted daily to Google Classroom.

If you are absent during a test day, you are responsible for arranging to make up the tests during Flex or study hall. Students that are unsatisfied with their test grade may also complete one retest during these times.  There will be no make up tests or retests 2 weeks after the original test date. Cheating (including the use of an online translator) results in an automatic 0%. Grades will be posted on Sapphire.

 

Often, material will be taught that is not directly from the book and it is very important that you take excellent notes and keep organized.