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Bienvenidos - Welcome
Spanish II Course Description and Syllabus
Spanish II is a one semester course (on block scheduling) which receives one credit upon successful completion. This class continues to develop the skills acquired in Spanish I as students increase their communication skills. Acquisition of vocabulary continues to be a primary focus. Additionally, students will improve their knowledge of elementary grammar and sentence structure which should assist them in communicating in real life situations with other Spanish speakers. Course goals and activities are centered on national standards and Kentuckys Content for World Languages. We will focus on Communication, Communities, Culture, Connections and Comparisons.
Text: Students will not receive a textbook to bring home. However, the foundation of the course will use Expr'e9sate (Holt, Reinhart and Winston, 2006) and many supplemental materials. It will be required to have a 2 inch notebook/binder dedicated to Spanish II since students will be receiving many handouts and taking lots of notes. The text Expr'e9sate will be available to use as needed in class. Students may use GOHRW.COM website to explore and complete assignments.
Goals for Students:
to improve vocabulary (adding approximately 500 new words to the vocabulary gained in Spanish I),
to improve usage of spoken language (listening and speaking skills),
to improve usage of written language (reading and writing), and
to expand knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Latin American culture.
To be successful in Spanish II, students should
'fcuse Spanish in class to communicate with teacher and classmates,
'fcparticipate actively in all class activities,
'fcstudy vocabulary everyday,
'fcask questions/find answers,
'fcprepare fully for all quizzes and unit exams, and
'fcuse creative and critical thinking skills to prepare assignments/projects.
Expectations for Students:
1. Class participation is an important part of success in foreign language study. Students must be willing to practice orally what they are learning. Students will be encouraged to use Spanish in the day- to- day routine of the classroom and to take risks to communicate in Spanish with their classmates, the teacher, and other Spanish speakers.
2. Homework/daily assignments are also vital to success in foreign language study. Since knowledge of Spanish is cumulative, keeping up with day-to-day tasks is essential. Once a student falls behind, it can be very difficult to catch up.
3. The acquisition of vocabulary is central to the curriculum of Spanish II. To encourage study and retention of vocabulary, there will be frequent short quizzes (at least one per week, sometimes two). Students will have a variety of activities which will allow them to use new words in real-life situations. The study, practice, and use of vocabulary are the keys to successful communication at the early level of foreign language study. A standing homework assignment will be studying vocabulary since students will always have new words and phrases that they need to be learning.
4. Tests will be given at the end of each unit. In addition to the vocabulary quizzes mentioned above, there will be other quizzes and checks of student progress during the course of the units. Also, students will complete one major project that includes an oral presentation (in Spanish) and one writing assignment on current events in the Hispanic world (in English).
5. A Culminating Project due at the end of the course will be something that we work on throughout the semester. Each student will choose a Spanish-speaking part of the world to study in depth as part of each unit. Students will write in Spanish about several assigned topics as well as some topics they choose themselves. These writings will be collected into a scrapbook as evidence of what the students have learned about their countries and their ability to communicate about it to others in Spanish. Additionally, each student will give a ten minute Show and Tell presentation (in English) about their country at the end of the semester. There will be frequent progress checks to help students keep up with the demands of this long-term project.
6. Grading Scale: 90-100=A; 80-89=B; 70-79=C; 60-69=DBelow 60=F
Homework 30%
Tests/Quizzes 55%
Participation 15%
100%
7. Tutoring sessions will be available to students upon request by teacher, student, and/or parent.
8. Students may complete make-up work missed due to an absence as long as it is an excused absence. Please remember that it is the students responsibility to find out about any assignments that he/she missed. An alternate time to take make-up quizzes and tests can be arranged if absolutely necessary. All make-up homework should be turned in the day after an absence if possible. Any homework/quizzes/tests not completed within one week of an absence will receive a zero.
9. Classroom behavior is expected to follow the guidelines in the Student Handbook/Discipline Code. I want my classroom to be a creative and inviting place where all of us can learn and work together efficiently.
Each class will start with a Bell Ringer activity. Students who are tardy to class will miss the opportunity to learn whatever concept is being developed.
Students must have all their supplies with them when class begins.
Students may have bottled water in class (with a lid and securely closed), but other food and drink is prohibited unless there is a special occasion or special circumstance.
11. Parents should feel free to contact me via e-mail (Jose.Barron@pulaski.kyschools.us). My planning period is from 8:20 to 9:10. Please be aware that student confidentiality must be maintained. If you want detailed information about your childs progress given through e-mail, be aware that I need your permission to do so.
Syllabus
(Please note that dates are approximate and may be adjusted if needed.)
1st Nine Weeks
January 3-January 24 Jan 4 clubs - Jan 21 no school
Unit 5: En casa con la familia (Mi casa en el a'f1o 2025)
Describe people and family relationships
Describe family members
Describe features of a home and furnishings of a room
January 25-February 13 Feb 1 clubs
Unit 6: 'a1A comer!
Naming foods and table settings
Commenting on food
February 14-March 5
Unit 7: Cuerpo sano, mente sana
Name parts of the body
Talk about staying fit and healthy
Talk about your daily routine
2nd Nine Weeks
March 5-March 21 March 7 clubs, 24 planning, 25-28 Academy, 31- April 4 Spring break
Unit 8: Vamos de compras
Identifying clothing
Asking for and giving opinions
Ask for and offering help in a store
April 7 - April 28 April 11 clubs
Unit 9: 'a1Festejemos!
Talk about your plans
Naming holidays
Talk about past holidays
April 29-May 16 May 2 clubs
Unit 10: 'a1A viajar!
Asking for help or information
Reminding and reassuring
Naming places in the airport
May 15-19
Give Show and Tell Presentations for Culminating Projects
Final Exam
May 22 Last day for students
EMREGENCY PROCEDURES
Fire Drill: Leave the room quietly, turn to the left and proceed down the hall toward the middle stairway. Go up one flight and EXIT to Highway 39 parking lot. Meet at the fence where we will take attendance. Alternate route: In the event that the door is blocked, go up the stairs at the end of the hall to the cafeteria. Exit the door by University Dr. and move to the corner of the library.
Tornado Drill: Stay seated until Mr. Peters class takes its place around the walls of the room. Line up shoulder to shoulder along the walls or as close to them as possible. In the event of a real storm, the PA system will instruct students to kneel and cover their heads.
Lock down: The PA system will notify that an intruder is in the building. Students are to move so they cannot be seen through the doors window.
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- Syllabus
(Please note that dates are approximate and may be adjusted if needed.)
1st Nine Weeks
January 3-January 24 Jan 4 clubs - Jan 21 no school
Unit 5: En casa con la familia (Mi casa en el año 2025)
• Describe people and family relationships
• Describe family members
• Describe features of a home and furnishings of a room
January 25-February 13 Feb 1 clubs
Unit 6: ¡A comer!
• Naming foods and table settings
• Commenting on food
February 14-March 5
Unit 7: Cuerpo sano, mente sana
• Name parts of the body
• Talk about staying fit and healthy
• Talk about your daily routine
2nd Nine Weeks
March 5-March 21 March 7 clubs, 24 planning, 25-28 Academy, 31- April 4 Spring break
Unit 8: Vamos de compras
• Identifying clothing
• Asking for and giving opinions
• Ask for and offering help in a store
April 7 - April 28 April 11 clubs
Unit 9: ¡Festejemos!
• Talk about your plans
• Naming holidays
• Talk about past holidays
April 29-May 16 May 2 clubs
Unit 10: ¡A viajar!
• Asking for help or information
• Reminding and reassuring
• Naming places in the airport
May 15-19
• Give Show and Tell Presentations for Culminating Projects
• Final Exam
May 22 Last day for students
En casa con la familia
Abuelo(a)
Padre(s)
Hermano(a)
Primo(a)
Madre
Hijo(a)
Sobrino(a)
Tio(a)
La habitacion
El bano
La cocina
La sala