Mrs. Amanda Dynan Spanish II adynan@hatboro-horsham.org 215-420-5572 B216 HATS 3A/3B Spanish II • • • • Realidades series Workbooks $16 Audio activities for the language lab Emphasis on speaking and writing (both formal and informal assessments) • Harder than Spanish I Grades • Approximately 2-4 quizzes per chapter • Theme test-approx. every 2 weeks (reading, writing/menu, listening, MC, short answer) • HW/participation • Projects • Mandatory final exam • 75% to go on—40% 40% 20% Check out my website! • Access via the HS site and the staff page • YOU WILL FIND... – a resource page according to level with book information and the first day procedures letter. – the quiz, test and project calendar – links to other sites—text book (para practicar) and others. – codes for typing accents on a computer. How can I help my child? • • • • • • • Review vocabulary every night Review class notes every night Review spelling---IT COUNTS! Remind about homework Encourage the use of flashcards/Quizlet Encourage participation Expose to Hispanic culture via restaurants and museums Important Notes! • Learning a language is not a passive activity! • A common complaint is that spelling counts. • Please encourage students to study more than flash cards.