Email: elizabeth.croce@pennsauken.net
Class webpage: https://crocespanish.wikispaces.com
Syllabus – Señora Croce – Español II
Overview
This is an introductory course (continuing from Spanish I) for non-native
speakers intended to move students across “the matrix” (NJ state world language
standards) and prepare them for real world language experience by putting to practice
the integral learning elements of reading, writing, speaking, and listening while
incorporating the three NJ modes (interpretive, communicative, and presentational).
We will continue with the second half of Realidades 1. Topics this year will
include family, food, the home, shopping, vacations, the community, movies and
television, and technology. We will use what was learned in Spanish I and continue
forward with new vocabulary and tenses (ie. the past tense).
Materials (required)
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3 ring binder
6 dividing tabs (can be bought or made)
1. lecciones
2. escritura
3. tarea
4. vocabulario
5. cuentos
6. referencia
personal pencil sharpener with cover for shavings
pens and pencils (make sure you have back-ups for class in case of emergencies)
NOTE: Aside from lined paper, materials will not be provided for you in class. If you
are unprepared you will not be able to complete class assignments, resulting in a zero.
You may be able to make up the assignment at home for reduced credit (depending on
the assignment), in which case it is your responsibility to turn in missed work the
following day.
WebSite
https://crocespanish.wikispaces.com/
You do not need to join the wiki or be a member to view the contents of the
pages. On the left hand side, click on your level (Spanish II). The website will be
updated daily with lessons and assignments as well as due date reminders etc. Check it
daily. If you are absent it is your responsibility to get the work missed and update your
binder. If you lose any worksheets provided in class you can replace them on the website
(duplicates will not be issued in class).
Rules
ALL school rules apply in my classroom. You are expected to:
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come in on time, prepared, ready to work
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ALWAYS be respectful
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ALWAYS use common sense
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NEVER use cell phones/ipods etc.
Grades
We will be using a total point system. Each assignment will be given a point value.
At the end of the marking period your total number of points will be averaged against
the total number of points for the semester. For example, if there were 1000 points in
the marking period and you received a total of 900 points, you would have a 90
(900/1000 = .9 or 90) . Grades will be given for class work, homework, quizzes, tests,
and projects etc.
Detention
Teacher detentions are held in room 115. They begin promptly at 1:55 and last
until 2:25 unless told otherwise. Lateness is unacceptable. Come prepared to work.