COURSE SYLLABUS
Spanish II
2015-2016
INSTRUCTOR: Miss Buchman
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PREP: 3 Period
ROOM: 214
EMAIL: lbuchman@uhs.laca.org
DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The foreign language program recognizes three basic goals: communications, cultural awareness and
personal development. In Spanish II, communications development is achieved through the use of the four
language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The student will learn common beginning vocabulary,
grammar rules and how to conjugate verbs in the present and past tense. Sentence structure will be discussed
and by the end of the year, the student should be able to read and write paragraphs in Spanish and carry on a
simple conversation in Spanish. Cultural awareness is developed through the use of projects and research.
Personal development is made through working in groups, reciting without embarrassment, listening patiently
to one another, and through the positive experience of being successful with a foreign language.
GRADING PLAN
Grades will be established based on the following assessments:
Homework
Classwork
Quizzes
Each homework assignment is expected to be done upon entering the
classroom. Homework will be checked for completion and gone over
during class time to correct any mistakes. Homework assignments will
be chosen at random to be taken for a grade.
Classwork is expected to be done during class time and may or may
not be taken for a grade. Upon completion and grading of the unit’s test
and quizzes, a student may choose to retake the test for a higher
score, but he or she must have completed every classwork assignment
given.
Various grammar and vocabulary quizzes will be given throughout each
unit of study ranging in point value from 5 to 50 points. Students may
retake the grammar quizzes for a higher grade if all homework and
classwork assignments have been turned in. Retakes must be done
within the retake window, which will be announced and posted on the
board after all grammar quizzes have been graded and seen by the
students.
Tests
A test will be given at the end of each chapter. In addition, a
comprehensive test will be given at the end of each semester. Students
may choose to retake the tests for a higher grade if all homework and
classwork assignments have been turned in. Retakes must be done
within the retake window, which will be announced and posted on the
board after all tests have been graded and seen by the students.
Authentic Assessment
Some type of authentic assessment will be completed during each nine
week period. Assessments will be in the form of small group or
individual projects and presentations.
TEXT AND REQUIRED SUPPLIES
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Ven conmigo Text Book
Ven conmigo Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook (This workbook was purchased in Spanish I.
Students will only need to repurchase the book if it has been lost or thrown away.)
3 Ring Binder and dividers specifically for Spanish
CLASSROOM RULES:
1. Respect yourself and others at all times
2. Remain quiet and attentive when others are speaking
3. Come to class prepared and on time
LATE WORK POLICY:
Students are expected to turn in assignments on time. Work that is 1 day late will result in a 10%
reduction of the overall grade. Work that is 2 days late will result in a 25% reduction of the overall grade.
Work that is 3-5 days late will result in a 50% reduction of the overall grade. Work more than 5 days late will
not be accepted.
ABSENCE POLICY:
Students who are absent from class with a valid excuse will be given one day for every day missed
to make up the assignments. Students with pre planned absences (vacation, games, play, etc.) are expected
to check in with me to let me know in ADVANCE so that I can plan accordingly.
BEHAVIOR:
Disrespect of any kind will not be tolerated in this class. Students are expected to come to class with
a cooperative and positive attitude. Disruptions, which inhibit the quality of instruction in the classroom, will
be dealt with immediately. Learning a foreign language is never an easy task. It is my job to help each
student succeed to the best of his or her ability, but I cannot help without the cooperation of each member of
the class.
TARDIES:
Students are to be inside the classroom when the bell rings to be considered “on time.” When entering
the classroom late, students are expected to enter quickly and quietly without disrupting the class.
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Three tardies = Lunch Detention
Four tardies = Wednesday School
HALL PASSES:
Students may not leave the classroom without permission nor without a pass. If a student needs to
leave class for a legitimate reason I will ask for their pasaporte, which will contain 5 “stamps”. Each time a
student must leave the classroom for whatever reason (restroom, locker, office, etc.) a stamp will be marked
off. At the end of each semester, students will receive extra credit points for their unused stamps.
BINDERS:
All students are required to keep a 3 Ring Binder, which they will purchase, of all notes, vocabulary
lists, verb charts, handouts, and classwork/homework. At the end of each grading period, students’
organizational skills will be rewarded with extra credit. *If you are unable to purchase a binder specifically for
Spanish, please see Miss Buchman*
COURSE TOPICS
We will be covering, but are not limited to the following topics:
Review and Chapter 6 – Covered from August 19th – October 2nd
Topics
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Assessments
Review of Spanish I Topics
The personal a
Using hacer and salir
Using deber and poner
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Review Quiz
Vocab Quiz 6.2
Quiz 6.2
Vocab Quiz 6.3
Quiz 6.3
Chapter 6 Test
Famous Hispanics Project
Chapter 7 – Covered from October 5th – November 3rd
Topics
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Assessments
Using e to ie stem-changing
verbs
Using ir + a + infinitive
Using pensar + infinitive
Reflexive verbs
Tener expressions
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Vocab Quiz 7.1
Quiz 7.1
Vocab Quiz 7.1
Quiz 7.2
Vocab Quiz 7.3
Quiz 7.3
Chapter 7 Test
Day of the Dead Project
Chapter 8 – Covered from November 4th – December 18th
Topics
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Assessments
Using encantar and indirect
object pronouns
Using o to ue stem changing
verbs
Estar vs Ser
Tener expressions
Otro and gender agreement
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Vocab Quiz 8.1
Quiz 8.1
Vocab Quiz 8.2
Quiz 8.2
Vocab Quiz 8.3
Quiz 8.3
Chapter 8 Test
Chapter 9 – Covered from January 4th – February 19th
Topics
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Assessments
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Indirect Object Pronouns
Es/son + de + material or
pattern
Making comparisons
Demonstrative adjectives
Vocab Quiz 9.1
Quiz 9.1
Vocab Quiz 9.2
Quiz 9.2.
Vocab Quiz 9.3
Quiz 9.3
Chapter 9 Test
Clothing Project
Chapter 10 Covered from February 22nd - April 1st (Spring Break)
Topics
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Assessments
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Using the present progressive
Informal commands
Preterite tese of –ar verbs
Direct object pronouns
Preterite tense of –er and –ir
verbs
Vocab Quiz 10.1
Quiz 10.1
Vocab Quiz 10.2
Quiz 10.2
Vocab Quiz 10.3
Quiz 10.3
Chapter 10 Test
Chapter 11 Covered from April 11th - May 27th
Topics
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Assessments
Using sentirse
Using the verb doler
Irregular preterite verbs
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Vocab Quiz 11.1
Quiz 11.1
Vocab Quiz 11.2
Quiz 11.2
Vocab Quiz – Preterite
Quiz over preterite
Chapter 11 + Preterite Test
Cinco de Mayo Project