Radnor High School
Course Syllabus
Created 5/2/2011
Spanish 2
0562
Credits: 1.0
Weighted: College Prep
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Reading at grade level and C (72.5)
or above in either Middle School Spanish 1 or
High School Spanish 1.
Length: 1 year
Format: Meets Daily
Overall Description of Course
This is a college preparatory course which features moderate pacing and a moderate workload,
with teacher guidance to assist in the mastery of the material. Each quarter students will
complete 1 unit (2 lessons). Students will be expected to review and memorize vocabulary or
grammar concepts covered in class at home daily, complete an average of 5 homework
assignments per week as well as prepare for weekly or bi-weekly assessments. Spanish 2
students progress toward meeting the challenges of competitive college work, developing higher
order thinking skills and continuing to develop independence both inside and outside the
classroom.
Quarter 1
Preliminary Lesson (Lección Preliminar)/September
Common Core Standards
FL.1.1-Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and
emotions, and exchange opinions
FL.2.1-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
perspectives of the culture studied
FL.3.2-Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only
available through the foreign language and its cultures
FL.4.1-Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons
of the language studied and their own
FL.5.2-Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Students will be able to:
 Say who you are using physical and personality characteristics
 read, speak and write about daily activities and food;places in school and around town
 saying how they feel
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make plans.
correctly use definite and indefinite articles;Subject pronouns and ser; adjectives;
conjugate and correctly use the verb tener, gustar. ir a + infinitive, ser or estar, regular
present-tense verbs and stem changing verbs.
Students will be exposed to Culture: El arte de la calle ocho
SKILLS
Identify and describe people. Talk about likes and dislikes. Say where you and your friends go.
Describe how you and others feel. Talk about what you and your friends do.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
Binder, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook Lección Preliminar.
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, Daily homework assignments: exercises found in the book or the
workbook, handouts, written sentences, etc. Usually worth 5 points, sometimes more
depending on the nature and complexity of the assignment.
ASSESSMENTS
1) Frequent quizzes: especially for new vocabulary and grammatical concepts introduced
in the Lesson. Usually worth 20 points.
2) Tests: at the conclusion of the Lesson there will be a comprehensive Lesson test that
covers all new material introduced and requires knowledge of previous lessons.
Usually worth from 60-100 points.
3) Oral and written assessment, small to medium sized projects. Normally worth from 1550 points.
All grades will be calculated using the Radnor High School Grading scale that can be found in
the student handbook.
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD
Unit 1, Lesson 1 (Unidad 1, Lección 1) /October
Common Core Standards
FL.1.1-Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and
emotions, and exchange opinions
FL.2.1-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
perspectives of the culture studied
FL.3.2-Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only
available through the foreign language and its cultures
FL.4.1-Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons
of the language studied and their own
FL.5.2-Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Going on a trip.
Grammar: Personal a; direct object pronouns and indirect object pronouns.
Culture:Costa Rica and the Tropical forest of Buru Ri Ri
SKILLS
Discuss travel preparations. Talk about things you do at an airport. Ask how to get around
town
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
Binder, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook Unidad 1, Lección 1.
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, handouts, written sentences, online practice.
ASSESSMENTS
Vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, oral and written assessment, chapter test
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD
Unit 1, Lesson 2 (Unidad 1, Lección 2)/November
Common Core Standards
FL.1.1-Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and
emotions, and exchange opinions
FL.2.1-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
perspectives of the culture studied
FL.3.2-Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only
available through the foreign language and its cultures
FL.5.2-Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment
FL.4.1-Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons
of the language studied and their own
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
On vacation.
Grammar: Interrogatives, preterite of -ar verbs, and preterite of ir, ser,hacer, ver and dar
Culture: La familia y sus costumbres; los parques nacionales
Chile y Costa Rica
SKILLS
Say where you went and what you did on vacation. Ask information questions. Talk about
buying gifts and souvenirs
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
Binder, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook Unidad 1, Lección 2.
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, handouts, written sentences, online practice.
ASSESSMENTS
Vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, oral and written assessment, chapter test
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD
Quarter 2
Unit 2, Lesson 1(Unidad 2, Lección 1)/ December
Common Core Standards
FL.4.1-Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons
of the language studied and their own
FL.5.2-Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment
FL.1.1-Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and
emotions, and exchange opinions
FL.3.2-Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only
available through the foreign language and its cultures
FL.2.1-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
perspectives of the culture studied
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Sports and Health.
Grammar: adverbs with -mente.
Preterite of -er and -ir verbs.
Demonstrative adjectives and rponouns
Culture:Argentina and the World Cup
SKILLS
Talk about sporting events.
Discuss ways to stay healthy.
Point out specific people and things.
Retell events from the past
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
Binder, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook Unidad 2, Lección 1.
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, handouts, written sentences, online practice.
ASSESSMENTS
Vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, oral and written assessment, chapter test
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD
Unit 2, Lesson 2 (Unidad 2, Lección 2)/January
Common Core Standards
FL.1.1-Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and
emotions, and exchange opinions
FL.2.1-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
perspectives of the culture studied
FL.3.2-Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only
available through the foreign language and its cultures
FL.4.1-Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons
of the language studied and their own
FL.5.2-Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Daily Routines.
Grammar: Pensar + infinitive; reflexive verbs, present progressive
Culture: El arte abstracto, comic strips (las tiras cómicas);argentinian gauchos and colombian
coffee growers, body language
SKILLS
Discuss your daily routine.
Clarify the sequence of events.
Say what you and others are doing right now or intend to do.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
Binder, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook Unidad 2, Lección 2.
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, handouts, written sentences, online practice.
ASSESSMENTS
Vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, oral and written assessment, chapter test , Midterm Exam
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD
Quarter 3
Unit 3, Lesson 1 (Unidad 3, Lección 1)/February
Common Core Standards
FL.1.1-Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and
emotions, and exchange opinions
FL.2.1-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
perspectives of the culture studied
FL.3.2-Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only
available through the foreign language and its cultures
FL.4.1-Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons
of the language studied and their own
FL.5.2-Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Clothes and Shopping.
Grammar: Verbs like gustar.
Present tense of irregular yo verbs.
Pronouns after prepositions.
Culture: Puerto Rico - historic art (José Campeche);
shopping centers; Los taínos
SKILLS
Talk about clothing, shopping and personal needs. Say whom things are for. Express opinions.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
2 inch Binder, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook Unidad 3, Lección 1.
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, handouts, written sentences, online practice.
ASSESSMENTS
Vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, oral and written assessment, chapter test
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD
Unit 3, Lesson 2 (Unidad 3, Lección 2)/March
Common Core Standards
FL.1.1-Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and
emotions, and exchange opinions
FL.1.2-Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics
FL.1.3-Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers
on a variety of topics.
FL.3.1-Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign
language
FL.4.2-Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of
the cultures studied and their own
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
At the market.
Grammar: Hace + expressions of time. Irregular preterite verbs. Preterite of -ir stem changing
verbs.
Culture: Los vejigantes, Las parrandas, Las artesanías de Puerto Rico, Panama y Peru,
Máscaras.
SKILLS
Describe past activities and events. Ask for and talk about items at a marketplace. Express
yourself courteously.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
2inch Binder with dividers, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook Unidad 3, Lección 2.
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, handouts, written sentences, online practice.
ASSESSMENTS
Vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, oral and written assessment, chapter test
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD
Quarter 4
Unidad 4, Lección 1/April
Common Core Standards
FL.1.2-Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics
FL.2.1-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
perspectives of the culture studied
FL.3.2-Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only
available through the foreign language and its cultures
FL.4.2-Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of
the cultures studied and their own
FL.5.2-Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Legends and stories.
Grammar: Past participles as adjectives. The imperfect tense. Preterite and Imperfect.
Culture: Mexico, preservation of the past, Artist Rodolfo Morales, Mexican flag, Mazateca
legend
SKILLS
Describe continuing activities in the past. Narrate past events and activities.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
2inch Binder with dividers, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook Unidad 4, Lección 1.
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, handouts, written sentences, online practice.
ASSESSMENTS
Vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, oral and written assessment , chapter test
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD
Unit 4, Lesson 2 (Unidad 4, Lección 2)/May
Common Core Standards
FL.1.2-Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics
FL.2.2-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and
perspectives of the culture studied
FL.3.2-Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only
available through the foreign language and its cultures
FL.4.1-Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons
of the language studied and their own
FL.4.2-Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of
the cultures studied and their own
FL.5.2-Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
Past and present.
Grammar: Verbs with the i-->y spelling change in the preterite. Preterite of -car, -gar, -zar
verbs. More verbs with irregular preterite stems.
Culture: Palabras indigenas;un deporte antiguo; los zapotecas y los otavalenos; canciones
tradicionales de Mexico y Ecuador; Lo antiguo y lo moderno de Nicaragua, Ecuador y Mexico.
SKILLS
Describe early civilizations and their activites. Describe the layout of a modern city. Ask for and
give directions.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
2inch Binder with dividers, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook Unidad 4, Lección 2.
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, handouts, written sentences, online practice.
ASSESSMENTS
Vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, oral and written assessment , chapter test
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD
REVIEW: Integration and Practice of all skills and knowledge acquired/June
Common Core Standards
FL.1.1-Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and
emotions, and exchange opinions
FL.1.2-Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics
FL.1.3-Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers
on a variety of topics.
FL.2.1-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and
perspectives of the culture studied
FL.2.2-Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and
perspectives of the culture studied
FL.3.1-Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign
language
FL.3.2-Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only
available through the foreign language and its cultures
FL.4.1-Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons
of the language studied and their own
FL.4.2-Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of
the cultures studied and their own
FL.5.1-Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting
FL.5.2-Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for
personal enjoyment and enrichment
Keystone Connections:
Student Objectives:
KNOWLEDGE
review and further implementation of aforementioned knowledge.
SKILLS
review and further implementation of aforementioned skills.
Materials & Texts
MATERIALS
2inch Binder with dividers, index cards, highlighters, pencils, pens, paper
TEXTS
Avancemos 2 textbook and
Workbook
Activities, Assignments, & Assessments
ACTIVITIES
Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities in textbook
ASSIGNMENTS
Workbook pages, handouts, written sentences, online practice.
ASSESSMENTS
Quizzes, oral and written assessment, Final Exam
Terminology
Media, Technology, Web Resources
www.classzone.com (choose Avancemos 2)
“At Home Tutor” (Accessible through www.classzone.com)
Online Textbook
Online Workbook
Online- Did you get it? worksheets
Companion DVD