Spanish+3


 * Spanish 3**
 * Prerequisites**: Spanish 2 with at least a C- average.

Book covers are optional. Please do not use the red or black stretch covers as they stain the white Spanish books. Students will receive a textbook, workbook and instructions on internet textbook support usage.
 * Supplies**: Students will need a pocket folder in which to keep their handouts and papers.

Birthdays of students are acknowledged monthly. This provides an opportunity to apply vocabulary in new situations, learn about hispanic practices revolving around birthdays. This involves half a period once a month and does NOT involve treats. One holiday a quarter is studied and celebrated with food. 1st quarter: Day of the Dead (October) (quesadillas) 2nd quarter: Christmas (red, white and green foods, hispanic desserts) 3rd quarter: Carnaval (Spanish equivalent of Mardi Gras) ((salsa tasting) 4th quarter: Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) (tapas, hispanic appetizers) Bringing food on these days is optional and voluntary.
 * Classroom activities outside the textbook**: Birthday celebrations, holidays, cultural activities.

Varying activities are used throughout the year for events like National Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexican Independence Day, and others.