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Honors Spanish II Periods 5, 6, 7 2008-2009
Instructor: Mrs. Wood Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs 3:00-4:00 Extension: 470 Email: twood@smrhs.org
“If we did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” -Thomas Edison
Course Description: This course continues the study of the language, culture and history of the Hispanic world. The purpose of this course is to begin the process of acquiring proficiency in Spanish in 4 key areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Cultural knowledge will also be emphasized.
Course Goals/Objectives: By the end of the academic year Students will be able to: 1. Understand the target language when spoken in a range of situations 2. Speak the target language to communicate information, opinions and ideas 3. Comprehend a variety of reading materials 4. Write the target language to communicate information, opinions, and ideas 5. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of other histories, cultures and civilizations
Instructional methods: Students will acquire proficiency through: Group and individual practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing Class discussion Lecture Question-answer sessions Problem Based learning Presentation of Videos and Text materials
Required Materials: 1. ¡Ven Conmigo! Textbook (levels 1 and 2) 2. ¡Ven Conmigo! Cuaderno de Gramática Workbook (levels 1 and 2) 3. ¡Ven Conmigo! Cuaderno de Gramática Book (levels 1 and 2) 4. A Pen (Blue or Black ONLY!!!) 5. Paper 6. Index Cards
Evaluation Methods: (Percentages are approximate and subject to change) 1. Homework 20% 2. Quizzes 25% 3. Tests/Projects 25% 4. Class Work/Journals 20% 5. Misc. 10%
Tests—There will be an average of 2 to 3 tests per quarter. They will assess the student’s language acquisition in the four main areas of language: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing and oral proficiency. Students may also be assigned major projects, no more than 2 per quarter, which will be counted as a test grade.
Quizzes—There will be between 5 and 10 quizzes per quarter, depending on the pace of the class. Most quizzes will be taken directly from the text and will last 20-25 minutes.
Class Work --- Throughout the year, some assignments will be too large to be considered a homework assignment but not large enough to be considered a quiz. These assignments may include pop quizzes, small writing assignments, and packets.
Journals--- Students will be assigned a journal topic on the first day of class in each cycle. This journal will be due on the last class day of the cycle. Journlas will be typed, and double spaced.
Studying -- Studying a language can be a lot of fun but it also requires time and effort on your part. A language also builds upon itself so if you feel you do not understand a section of the class COME SEE ME!!!! I will be available for help after school; do not hesitate to seek help.
Homework Policy:
No half or partial credit will be given for partial work. No late homework will be accepted, unless the student is absent from school. (See Make Up Work policy below)
Make-Up Work Policy:
1. If a student is absent then it is the student’s responsibility to get the homework from the syllabus, complete it, and hand it in the following day.
2. If the student is absent on the day of a test or quiz, but is aware of it, the student is expected to make it up on the next day.
3. Unless a student is absent for an extended period, absence on the day before a test or an assignment DOES NOT relieve the student of his/her responsibilities.
4. Students are expected to complete all assignments both in and out of class on time. SPORTS ARE NOT AN EXCUSE. Any student who is away due to participation in a sport is required to turn in the work due ON THAT DAY and is also responsible for the work missed in class.
Quiz retake policy:
Students who receive less than a 70% on ANY quiz (except pop quizzes) may retake it as many times as necessary in order to pass. Quizzes that are retaken get marked as a 70% even if the score received is greater.
Classroom Policies:
1. Arrive on time to class, with all personal needs taken care of before class. 2. Students are expected to arrive with materials needed for class, including textbook, workbooks, homework, and any other materials that will be needed that day. 3. Treat the instructor and other students in a respectful manner. This includes being attentive during discussions and working with other students in a courteous manner. 4. Actively participate in all activities that take place during class time. 5. No food, drink, candy, or makeup application is allowed in the classroom. 6. No derogatory remarks based on race, creed, sex, or sexual orientation will be tolerated.
Honor Code: Since this is an honors class, if any student is found to be cheating on any work (including copying homework) all students involved will be removed from the class and placed in Spanish II College Prep.
In order to be placed in HSPIII next year you must receive a B+ or better, otherwise you will move to SPIII.
Semester 1: Chapter 7- Making Plans, Invitations, Getting Ready, E-IE verbs, Reflexive verbs Chapter 8- Foods, Polite requests, Ser and Estar, O-UE verbs, Indirect Object Pronouns Chapter 9- Shopping, Giving Directions, Comparisons, Demonstrative Adjectives Chapter 10- Celebrations, Present Progressive, Informal commands, Preterite of Ar verbs
Semester 2: Chapter 11- Healthy living, moods and physical conditions, body parts, exercise and sports Chapter 12- Vacations, Review of chapters 1-11 Chapter 1- Meeting People, Review of level 1 text Chapter 2- Travel; Review of Level 2 text Chapter 3- Daily routines, habits, reflexive verbs, adverbs, direct object pronouns |