Sneads High School
Español II: Course Syllabus
2014-2015
Instructora: Señora Laura Carrasquillo
E-mail: laura.carrasquillo@jcsb.org
Course Description
Spanish II is designed to teach students to expand their basic skill and knowledge
learned in Spanish I. Instruction will emphasize vocabulary development, listening,
speaking, and writing skills in preparation for advanced work. This course also focuses
on learning more about the Spanish culture. Students will be able to express
themselves at a basic level in present, past, and future tenses. Additional emphasis will
focus on reading comprehension, language structure, and the ability to speak fluently
with accurate pronunciation and intonation.
Textbooks
¡Buen Viaje! 2 (Must be turned in at the end of the school year)
¡Buen Viaje! Workbook (Not to be written in)
Course Goals--Modern Language Education will help students:
1. Communicate with people in other cultures in a variety of settings
2. Develop language proficiency and linguistic accuracy
3. Be aware of and be ***sensitive*** to other cultures and languages
4. Access information by connecting with other disciplines
5. Compare and contrast world cultures
6. Prepare for success in a global, multi-lingual society
7. Desire to serve people in their own and other cultures
8. Strengthen their reasoning skills
9. Develop a desire for life-long Modern Language learning
10. Meet high school graduation requirements and college entrance prerequisites
Course Objectives
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1. Interpretive Listening:
The student will be able to understand and interpret information, concepts, and ideas
orally from a variety of culturally authentic
sources on a variety of topics in the target language.
2. Interpretive Reading:
The student will be able to understand and interpret information, concepts, and ideas in
writing from a variety of culturally
authentic sources on a variety of topics in the target language.
3. Interpersonal Communication:
The student will be able to engage in conversations and exchange information,
concepts, and ideas orally and in writing with a
variety of speakers or readers on a variety of topics in a culturally appropriate context in
the target language.
4. Presentational Speaking:
The student will be able to present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of
listeners on a variety of topics in a
culturally appropriate context in the target language.
5. Presentational Writing:
The student will be able to present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of
readers on a variety of topics in a culturally
appropriate context in the target language.
Intercultural Standards
6. Culture:
The student will be able to use the target language to gain knowledge and demonstrate
understanding of the relationship among
practices, products, and perspectives of cultures other than his/her own.
7. Connections:
The student will be able to acquire, reinforce, and further his/her knowledge of other
disciplines through the
target language.
8. Comparisons:
The student will be able to develop insight into the nature of the target language and
culture by comparing
his/her own language(s) and cultures to others.
9. Communities:
The student will be able to use the target language both within and beyond the school
setting to investigate
and improve his/her world beyond his/her immediate surroundings for personal growth
and enrichment.
Grading
Daily tasks: 40%
Assessments, Projects, Portfolios, Presentations: 60%
Semester Exam:___% of overall semester grade
A 90-100
B- 80-89
C- 70-79
D- 60-69
F 0-59
Course Requirements
1. Assignments: Turn them in!
2. Short Tests: There will be an assessment at the end of every unit. These will assess
vocabulary, language structure, and culture. These tests may include WRITTEN
RESPONSES, multiple choice, matching, fill in the blanks, etc..
3. Extended Tests: There will be a test at the end of each chapter covering all material.
These tests may include WRITTEN RESPONSES, multiple choice, matching, fill in the
blanks, etc..
4. Homework: There will also be additional assignments relating to reading
comprehension and culture. Homework may or may not be assigned on a daily basis.
Due dates are always closer than they appear.
5. Projects: There will be a project each grading period. See the Chart on the next
page for an overview*
6. Class Participation: Each student will be required to participate positively and
actively during class. This includes, but is not limited to, listening, repeating, answering
questions, and working in small groups.
Absences
Missed assessments and homework due to an unexcused absence cannot be made up.
It is the responsibility of the student to meet with the instructor on the first day after an
excused absence to schedule any makeup work. In accordance with district policy, all
work must be completed within 3 days of returning to class. Work turned in after 3 days
will be counted as late (10% per
day).
Cheating Policies
Cheating and plagiarism of any kind is not acceptable.
Español II
2014-2015 Schedule
August Syllabus
August Review of material learned in Spanish 1
September The train station
September Traveling in train
September Restaurants
September Eating utensils/ types of food
September The computer/ parts/ usage
October Fax/ telephones/ answering the telephone
October Men’s and women’s clothing
October Shopping for shoes and jewelry
October Shopping for food
October Pastimes and hobbies
Hispanic Heritage Month:
Project 1: Abstract Flags
Project 2: Craft OR notable art
interpretation
November The park/ amusement parks
November Staying in a hotel
November Hotel rooms/ service
December Inside an airplane/ air travel
December At the airport
December Geographic terminology
January Parts of the body/ minor medical problems
January The emergency room/ in the hospital
January The city/ city transportation
January The country/ farm animals
February The kitchen/ cooking
February Types of food/ using a recipe
February Cars/ gas station
February Driving on the highway/ driving in the city
Project 3: Student Choice
March The hair salon
March The dry cleaners/ Washing clothes
March The post office/ mailing letters and packages/ the bank
April Birthdays/ weddings
April Christmas
April The New Year holidays
April Professions/ Trades
April Looking for a job
May Job occupation/ job applications and interviews ***Project 4: Food Festival***
May Review/ Exams