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Bienvenidos al Español 2!
I deem it a great pleasure and a true privilege to be your Spanish teacher this year. My desire is for you to develop an understanding of Spanish as a foreign language and an appreciation for the culture. Spanish 2 focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in Spanish and an understanding of the culture (s) of the people who speak the language.
Instruction will be given in the target language so that you can become familiar with the use and the sound of Spanish. In fact, the best way to learn Spanish as a foreign language is to hear it frequently. You will use Spanish exclusively for classroom activities. There is a NO English rule which will take effect when you enter the classroom. You will know when it is time to speak English because the American flag will be on display. Otherwise, the Spanish flag will reflect the target language to be used. I do not expect you to be fluent at this level, but expect to see the effort to communicate in the target language.
The themes to be covered are listed in the course outline and I will make the content and comprehension meaningful by incorporating authentic scenarios, videos, audios, technology, music, visual support, and products from the target culture. The two websites for the class are: www.schoolnotes.com/30058/spanish.html and www.nicenet.org. You will receive the code for nicenet on the first day of class.
I anticipate a great time with you. Most of all I hope you will further develop an interest in and an appreciation for Spanish as a foreign language, reach communicative competence, and use the knowledge garnered for life long learning.
Atentamente,
Señora Scott
SPANISH II COURSE SYLLABUS
60.0720000
Miller Grove High School
Teacher: Señora Scott Phone Number: 678-875-1249
Room Number: Rm. 620 Email: faithlyn_l_newell-scott@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us
http://www.schoolnotes.com/30058/spanish.html
www.nicenet.org (see me for the class code)
Semester: Fall, 2008 Tutorial Days: M-T & TH-F
Textbook: A Bordo Tutorial / Re-do Hours: 7:30 – 8:00 & 3:30- 4:30
Textbook Price: Replacement cost Workbook: Replacement cost
Department Philosophy: The Miller Grove World Languages departmental philosophy is to enable our students to: communicate with others of various cultural and linguistic backgrounds; seek knowledge and understanding of other cultures and languages as well as their own; and develop into world citizens who are fully engaged in the global conversation and marketplace.
Course Description: Spanish 2 focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in Spanish and an understanding of the culture (s) of the people who speak the language. Students will continue to develop the four basic skills of language learning: listening, reading, speaking, and writing that were introduced in Spanish 1. There will be a variety of classroom activities including, but not limited to, completing work in groups and individual projects, dramatizations, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and listening to authentic films, videos, music, and speech, satellite transmissions, and interactive technology. Students will review Spanish grammar. New and review grammar includes: the past tense (el imperfecto y el pretérito), present perfect, progressive tense, object pronouns, commands and the subjunctive.
GPS Standards/ Objectives: Refer to georgiastandards.org (Copies available upon request).
Course Objectives: The student will be able to:
• Apply vocabulary and syntax into language appropriate to the novice-mid and novice high proficiency ranges in Spanish.
• Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate information about daily life and activities. Demonstrate comprehension of a variety of texts corresponding to the intermediate-mid level in Spanish
• React appropriately in social situations requiring the use of Spanish.
• Explore the dynamics of social, economic, and political issues within the Spanish speaking world and community.
• Acquire greater knowledge and deeper understanding of the Latin American community.
Required Materials:
• A Bordo text & workbook, spiral notebook (with pockets), pens, pencils, highlighters, and index cards.
• Spanish-English dictionary (may be purchased at any dollar/bargain store).
• Join your class at www.nicenet.org with the class code I will provide.
Grading Procedure: Numerical grades are awarded in compliance with DeKalb County policy as shown:
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 71-79 D = 70 F = 69 and below
Grading Scale*
Area Percentage Area Percentage
Class work/ Daily Work 10% Quizzes 10%
Tests 20% Projects 10%
Performance/Participation/ Notebook 20% Reading/Writing (nicenet.org online classroom) 10%
Homework 10% Final Exam 10%
Assignments/Projects:
Class Participation: The class participation grade is derived from the students’ class
work, notebook evaluation, input in classroom and nicenet discussions, and small group projects. Absences and tardies will affect the participation grade. An attendance grade is given every three weeks. There is a NSA (nunca sido ausente) incentive that will be given at the end of the semester.
Projects: Student will be asked to use the internet to do research; it will be their responsibility to find access at school or public libraries. There is a penalty for late assignments. Chapter/ unit projects may include essays, web quests, oral presentation, etc
Speaking Participation: Students are expected to use Spanish exclusively in class discussions and debates, extemporaneous speaking, brief presentation using technology and paired and small-group activities, etc. The speaking participation is based on the scale below:
5 Demonstrates excellence Quality Spanish, no English, speaks with ease
4 Demonstrates command Good Spanish, no English, speaks with some ease
3 Demonstrates some level of competence OK Spanish, no English, speaks halting but tries
2 Suggests lack of competence Mostly Spanish, a few English words
1 Demonstrates lack of competence tries to speak Spanish but has too much English interference
0 Demonstrates lack of competence nonsense Spanish or no Spanish
Oral Evaluations: Students will be asked on a weekly basis to read aloud from passages written in Spanish. The purpose of this component of the student’s composite grade is to mark his/her progression in mastery of pronunciation skills required to speak as authentically in the target language. Students will also make short oral presentations of 1-2 minutes on familiar topics.
Chapter Tests/Quizzes/homework: Tests will be administered every 3 weeks and/or upon completion of each textbook chapter. Quizzes will be administered whenever the teacher deems necessary. Homework will be given on a daily basis and you may use the following sites for reinforcement http://www.schoolnotes.com/30058/spanish.html and http://nicenet.org
Aural Comprehension Evaluations: Students will be evaluated on how well they understand spoken language. These evaluations will take a variety of forms. See the listening section of the website.
Make-ups: It is your responsibility to make up an assignment that you have missed due to an absence. If the student was only absent for one class session, any missed quizzes or tests will be administered immediately upon the student’s return, as to expedite the return of the other students’ tests and quizzes, since immediate feedback is more beneficial. (*Unless the test is speaking or listening – then it must be made up during a morning or afternoon tutorial sessions since I am involved in administering that type of assessment!) If the student missed two or more consecutive excused days, the student will be given up to one week to complete the assignments. In either case, if the student has not taken the initiative to make up the work in the allotted time frame, he or she will receive a zero. Please be sure to have the telephone number of at least two reliable classmates to find out what you missed while you were gone. Also, copy the day’s log upon your return.
Classroom Expectations:
A. Be a prepared learner.
1. Bring textbook, notebook, paper and pen daily.
2. Have homework completed.
3. Be in your seat by the time the bell begins to ring.
4. Copy and complete the daily objectives/sponge activity.
B. Be a courteous listener.
1. No loud, unnecessary talking or noise making
2. Raise your hand for permission to speak or to leave your seat.
C. Be a positive class participant.
1. Follow all directions the first time that they are given.
2. Maintain a clean, safe environment; no eating, drinking, gum chewing, or electronic devices are not permitted.
3. Make restroom stops before and after class. In case of emergency, speak privately to me.
4. When the bell rings, the teacher will dismiss you.
Consequences:
• Verbal warning
• Conference with teacher
• Detention and parents called
• Detention and parent conference
• Referral
Course Outline * Subject to change
Unit 1 : Weeks 1-3 Repaso: ser y estar, sustantivos, adjetivos, los verbos en –ar, -er e –ir; el presente progresivo, cambio radical, pretérito, gustar, verbos reflexivos
Capítulo 14: El dinero y el banco
Capítulo16: Las carreras y el trabajo THEME: (Communities) Buildings, profession and Spanish in the Workplace
Unit 2 : Weeks 4-5 Capítulo 1: Una llamada telefónica
Capítulo 3: El correo
Assessment #1 (3-week) THEME: Media and Technology, Correspondence and Telephone
Unit 3: Weeks 6-9 Capítulo 2: De compras
Capítulo 9: La cocina
THEME: Healthy Living