Course Description: Spanish II
Full year/1.0 credit
This second year Spanish course is for students with previous experience of learning the language. The main focus of this course is on language acquisition and development in the four primary language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Examples of this material include conversational oral exchange, assignments and activities relative to the study of grammar and comparative cultures. Spanish II gives students the opportunity to build on previous language skills and reach a higher degree of competence. Topics of study and discussion include family, house, chores and friends; introductions and professions; asking and giving directions around town; school events, competitions and sports injuries; daily routines; talking about childhood pastimes; restaurants and ordering food, clothing and shopping, nature and weather.
Recommended: C average in Spanish I.
Notes to students:
You will need a Spanish II binder (see attached syllabus) and a notebook of lined paper for this class.
Please have your binder with you every day. You will need to divide the binder into the following 5 sections:
· Para empezar (warm-ups and verb fun conjugation charts)
· Vocabulario (hand-written lists and master copies if you choose to print them out)
· Apuntes (packet of notes given on distribution day and any other notes you print/take)
· Cultura y lecturas (culture and readings)
· Tarea y repaso (homework and review sheets...if you choose to print them)
Spanish 2 Syllabus - Please show your parent/guardian the syllabus and sign the receipt page on Google Classroom.
Procedures and Responsibilities - See tab above the calendar.
Extra Vocabulary practice via Quizlet -
