Spanish 2 Syllabus
Spring 2010
Teacher: C. Beatty
Web Page: mchs.marshall.k12tn.net/academics/spanish
Dear Parents:
I am pleased to be given the opportunity to teach your child in my class. Your involvement is key to his or her
success in this (or any) class. It is very important that you go over this syllabus with your child. After reading
the entire syllabus, please sign and date this letter in the space provided at the bottom. Have your child return
this page to me (signed and dated) no later than Tuesday, January 12. It will be counted as a homework
grade. Keep the rest of the syllabus to consult in the event of any future questions about the course. If you still
have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email at beattyc1@k12tn.net or at the school at 3591549. I look forward to seeing you at the Parent/Teacher conference on Thursday, February 11, from 3:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to discuss your child’s progress in this class.
Thank you,
Colin Beatty
Spanish Teacher
Marshall County High School
My signature confirms that I have read the class syllabus and understand the expectations and requirements of
the class.
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Spanish 2 Syllabus
Spring 2010
Teacher: C. Beatty
Web Page: mchs.marshall.k12tn.net/academics/spanish
Textbook: Realidades 1, Realidades 2; Boyles, Met, Sayers, Wargin; Pearson Prentice Hall; Upper Saddle River, New
Jersey; 2004.
Course Description
The Spanish 2 course is designed to enable the student to communicate with native Spanish speakers and understand their
culture. It is intended for students planning to attend a four year university. To take Spanish 2, you must have a Spanish
1 credit either through taking the course or by placement test. It is highly recommended that any students taking Spanish
2 have at least a final grade of "C" in Spanish 1. Emphasis is on communicating in Spanish through speaking, listening,
reading, and writing in various aspects of time.
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Goals (From State and Local Curriculum Guide and National Standards)
Communicate in Spanish.
Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures.
Connect with other disciplines and acquire information.
Gain insight into the nature of language and culture.
Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.
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Required Materials / Forms
No. 2 pencils, blue or black ball point pens preferred.
Paper for taking notes
Bring textbook, workbook, and writing materials to class every day.
Contacting the Teacher
359-1549
School telephone number:
beattyc1@k12tn.net
Email:
By appointment: 9:40 a.m.-10:40 a.m. or after school.
Best time for contacting teacher:
Please call the school at 359-1549 at least 24 hours (one day) in advance to make appointments for conferences so that I
can make adjustments in my planning schedule.
Course Grading
Grading
Scale
A = 93 - 100
B = 85 - 92
C = 75 - 84
D = 70 - 74
F = Below 70
Weighted Grading
Categories
Tema Tests: 35%
Quizzes: 20%
Homework/Classwork: 20%
Class Participation: 10%
Mid-Term/Final Exam: 15%
The final course grade shall
be the average of the grades
from both quarters (9 weeks)
of the semester.
Tests and Quizzes
Quizzes cover vocabulary from a specific lesson or capítulo (chapter) or
specific grammar topics.
Tema (Theme) Tests are given at the end of each tema. (See page 4 for
explanation.)
Mid-term and Final exams cover all content in the course from the
beginning to the last tema covered just before the exam.
Extra Credit
Notebook: 2 points on nine-week average (see page 4).
No other extra credit will be offered or accepted.
Student Work
Assignments will not be accepted late unless the student has an excused
absence for the date the work is due. Some assignments may require the
use of the library, the internet, or other technology.
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Spanish 2 Syllabus
Spring 2010
Teacher: C. Beatty
Web Page: mchs.marshall.k12tn.net/academics/spanish
It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with assignments and tests missed during absence and to turn in assignments
on time. Students receive a copy of each week’s assignments on the first day of the week. Call the school and arrange to
pick up a copy of assignments, or call a trustworthy classmate for assignment information when absent. You can also
download a copy of assignments from the class webpage. There is no good reason for not knowing when homework is
due or when a test or quiz is given. If you are present on the day of a test or quiz, you will be expected to take it.
Class Rules
Rule
Consequences of not following rule
When you miss class, you miss a lot of crucial information
and practice. Frequent absences hurt your chances of doing
well in the class because of what you miss.
Depending on severity of misbehavior, consequences could
be one or a combination of the following: verbal
reprimand, demerits, ejection from class and referral to
office for further disciplinary measures, parental
notification.
Same as above.
Come to Class
Follow instructions the first time given without debate.
Respect the teacher and your classmates. Do not distract
class.
Take care of personal business before class or during
activity period.
Depending on circumstances, consequences could include
verbal reprimand, unexcused tardy, unexcused absence,
demerits, etc.
Tardy slip issued if student not already in seat when bell
rings at beginning of class.
1st offense: Verbal reprimand/stay until last student leaves
2nd offense: Same as above, but with demerit
3rd or later offense: Demerit, referral to office for further
disciplinary measures, parental notification
Teacher reserves right to confiscate or ban any item
that becomes a distraction and take further disciplinary
action as deemed necessary.
1st offense: Verbal reprimand, sent to restroom to wash.
2nd offense: item confiscated and discarded Same as above,
but with demerit.
3rd or later offense: Demerit, parental notification, possible
referral to office for further disciplinary measures.
Students who copy or allow others to copy their work or
will receive a grade of CHT entered into the grade book on
the involved assignment, project or test. CHT counts as a
grade of zero. The use of online translators or representing
work done by anyone other than you as your own is
cheating. Students will also receive demerits for each
incident and may be subject to further disciplinary action.
Parents will be notified.
Be in your seat before the bell rings.
Stay in your seat at the end of class until the teacher
dismisses you.
Food, drink, and gum are allowed, but must not distract
from instruction or learning activities.
Be considerate of those who may have allergies or asthma.
Do not use perfume, cologne, aftershave, or scented sprays
in the classroom or directly before class.
Do not cheat.
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Spanish 2 Syllabus
Spring 2010
Teacher: C. Beatty
Web Page: mchs.marshall.k12tn.net/academics/spanish
Course Topics
The textbook is organized into nine temas (themes). Each tema, (except for the introductory tema, “Para empezar”)
consists of two lettered capítulos (chapters). In Spanish 2, you are also expected to know and use vocabulary and
grammar presented in Spanish 1. Below are the vocabulary and culture topics in addition to associated grammar in
each tema. It takes about 2 weeks to cover each tema.
Week/Tem
Topics
Tema
Topics
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Week 1-2
Week 10- Community - Preterite of ir, ser, hacer,
Parts of a House, Chores - Comparisons;
Realidades superlative; stem-changing verbs: poder and
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poder, tener, estar; direct object pronouns;
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Realidade irregular affirmative tú commands; present
dormir; affirmative tú commands; the present
Tema 6
s 2 Tema progressive tense
progressive tense; using root words, the
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endings –dor and -dora; pronunciation of the
consonants r, rr, n, and ñ.
Week 3-4
Week 12- Childhood, Holiday Celebrations Shopping - Stem-changing verbs: pensar,
Realidades querer, and preferir; preterite tense of –ar
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Imperfect tense conjugation and use of
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Realidade regular and irregular verbs; Reciprocal
verbs; preterite of verbs ending in –car and –
Tema 7
s 2 Tema Reflexive Verbs
gar; direct object pronouns; nouns ending in –
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ería; pronunciation of z, gue, gui, que, and qui.
Week 5-6
Week 14- News Programs - Preterite of irregular
School Day - Tener, Stem changing verbs,
Realidades Affirmative/Negative sentence construction,
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verbs; Uses of the imperfect; Using
2 Tema 1
Realidade imperfect progressive and preterite tenses
Comparisons, Ir, saber, conocer, Hace + time
s 2 Tema together
expressions. Guanajuato and San Miguel de
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Allende, Mexico
Week 7-8
Week 16- Television and Movies - Preterite of –ir
Clothing - Reflexive Verbs, Ser and Estar,
Realidades Possessive Adjectives, Preterit of regular
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stem-changing verbs; Reflexive verbs;
2 Tema 2
Realidade verbs using indirect object pronouns; the
verbs, Demonstrative adjectives, Using
s 2 Tema present perfect tense
adjectives as nouns. Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico;
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Hispanic participation in WWII.
Week 9
Week 18 Final Exam
Mid-Term Exam
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Spanish 2 Syllabus
Spring 2010
Teacher: C. Beatty
Web Page: mchs.marshall.k12tn.net/academics/spanish
The Notebook
The notebook is for extra credit. If you follow the instructions below, you will earn two (2) points on your nine-week
average. If you do not follow these instructions, the notebook will not be accepted, and you will not earn the extra credit
points.
Notebook Requirements
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Notebook will be a 1 or 1½ inch 3-ring binder. (No zippers.)
Student will divide the notebook into sections using tab dividers (available anywhere school or office supplies are
sold).
Notebook will contain student's first and last name, class subject (Spanish 1), and class block on the outside cover.
There will be no artwork inside the notebook unless it is a requirement of an assignment.
There will be no other classes' materials kept in the notebook.
All work will be placed in rings of ring binder using a 3-hole punch.
Notebook pockets will be empty.
The notebook must be neat, organized, and legible. No doodling!
Notebook Contents
Notebook contents shall be divided into sections using tab dividers. The sections and their contents shall be in the
following order behind the tabbed divider for the section:
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Section 1:
Handouts
o Class syllabus (this will be the first item kept at the front this section)
o All handouts and worksheets in chapter and chronological order (by date beginning with the earliest in
front of the others).
Section 2:
Graded Work
o A written list of quiz and test grades
o All returned homework and graded classwork in chronological order of when the work was due.
Hint: Do not rip assignments done on notebook paper from the notebook. Open the rings and take them
out. This will make it much easier to include it in the correct section when it is returned.
Section 3:
Weekly Assignment Sheets
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In chronological order beginning with the earliest in the front of the section
Section 4:
Notes
o Notes shall be on loose leaf paper or in a spiral notebook that is kept in the 3-ring binder.
o Notes shall be placed in the notebook in chronological order (by date beginning with the earliest).
o Each day’s notes will be dated and kept in chronological order (by date beginning with the earliest).
o Hand written vocabulary lists of each chapter (in Spanish and English), grammar notes (with example
sentences) copied from book in addition to any notes taken from board or presented on TV screen,
culture notes from lecture or discussion, and practice activities from textbook (not handouts).
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