Spanish II Syllabus School Yr 2013-2014 Mr. Don Holland Room: 210 Office hours: By appointment Phone: 781-1277 ext 3150 e-mail: [email protected]
Text: ¡En español! 2004. McDougal Littell. (Classroom Set) This is a second year course in Spanish. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish I. Students will meet the goals outlined below and be able to demonstrate the “I Can” statements in this document. Goals: 1. Understand intermediate conversational elements and better discriminate sounds. 2. Continue to develop conversation and pronunciation skills. 3. Read and comprehend intermediate material in the target language. 4. Write structurally correct sentences and paragraphs on given topics. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of Spanish grammar in order to use it correctly. 6. Develop an understanding and appreciation of people of differing cultures. 7. Acquire vocabulary necessary to perform efficiently in previously mentioned skill areas and recognize the interrelationship of languages.
Requirements of the class: You need… a.) Loose-leaf notebook paper b.) Notebook/w pockets c.) Number #2 pencils
Cheating: It is simple: DON’T CHEAT!!! It will effect your grade and will not help you PASS the class. Technology: No cell phone or other technology out during instructional time, unless teacher directed!! This means: All ear buds, cell phones, i-pods, etc Are put up and turned off when the bell rings!!!
My expectations of you: 1. You must come to class ON TIME---this means, sitting in your seat with your notebook/paper and pencil ready at the time when class is scheduled to start. 2. You must come to every class prepared -this means, having done all assignments; brought all supplies (e.g. pencil and paper, etc.); and ready to participate. 3. You must complete all assignments, both oral and written, to include readings on time. 4. You must participate in class in the form of asking questions, commenting, taking notes, paying attention, and supporting other students, with regard to classroom instruction(s). 5. Ask questions at appropriate times. RAISE YOUR HAND and I will call on you when I finish my thought. If your question is unrelated to that day's class, wait until the end of class. If you are afraid you'll forget the question, write it down to ask later. 6. You must be considerate of your classmates. You can disagree, but don't insult.
Grades- your grade in this class will be composed of the following: Quizzes/Tests 50% A 90-100 Homework 10% B 80-89 Class participation 40% C 70-79 D 60-69 F 59 and below SPANISH I I - “I CAN” Statements
I can exchange greetings. I can talk about travel plans and shopping I can describe myself and others. for clothing. I can discuss likes and dislikes. I can persuade others. I can share with others where I come from. I can describe my house: its rooms and I can describe people and places. accessories, furniture, and appliances. I can tell time. I can describe my city/town. I can ask for and give information. I can ask for and give directions. I can talk about school life. I can make comparisons. I can talk about the new school year. I can discuss ways to save and spend money. I can express my and others’ state of being. I can talk about shopping for clothes. I can talk about where you went and what you did. I can discuss the similarities and differences between the English and Spanish languages. I can discuss leisure time. I can comment on airplane travel. I can comment on food. I can talk about the past. I can express activity preferences. I can discuss ways to communicate. I can verbally react to news. I can ask for and give information. I can talk about things and people I know. I can describe my childhood experiences. I can express personal reactions. I can discuss family relationships. I can narrate in the past. I can discuss family celebrations. I can talk about activities in progress. I can order in a restaurant. I can use verbs that describe reflexive actions. I can place orders in restaurants. I can read and interpret Spanish in context. I can ask for a restaurant bill/finish the transaction. I can talk about things to do in the city. I can discuss ways to stay fit and healthy. I can make suggestions; ask for and give opinions. I can talk about daily routine and personal care. I can discuss beach related activities. I can give commands. I can talk about chores. I can express when something has already been done. I can describe time periods. I can talk about health and illness. I can give advice. I can identify parts of the human body. I can express my wishes/hopes for others.