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 Welcome To Senora's Spanish Two Class

Course Description and Evaluation Procedures

csousakwajewski00@granbyschoolsma.net

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Course Description:

Spanish II is a continuation in the study of the basic conversational and grammatical structures of the Spanish language.  Students will learn to express themselves through more complex linguistic structures.  A stress on mastering the present tense will be accomplished.  Understanding and applying the past tenses, such as the preterit and imperfect is a major benchmark that will be a focal point in this course. This benchmark will be accomplished through speaking, listening, reading and writing in Spanish.  Speaking ability and pronunciation skills will be reinforced through; video and audiotapes, music, singing, skits, daily class participation, and cooperative learning group work.  Students will be encouraged to communicate in Spanish when possible, with an emphasis placed on building and expanding conversational skills in a variety of topics.  Students will be asked to communicate clearly in speech and in writing, as outlined by the Massachusetts State Standards, for a second year language learner.  Students will be assessed using the school-wide rubrics for communication; as is expected in their native language, students’ speech should demonstrate an appropriate vocabulary usage, pace, volume and tone. 

Classroom Instruction:

1. Lecture                                          5. Videos & DVD's

2. Repetition                                      6. Grammar Instruction

3. Immersion                                     7. Cultural lessons

4. Individual & group assignments    8. Educational games & songs                                                                             

Assignments:

1. 10-15 vocabulary words studied nightly
2. Quizzes will be given each class
3. Reading, writing, speaking, & listening in the target language will be practiced each class
4. Tests will be given 2 to 3 times a quarter
5. Projects will be assigned for each chapter

Classroom requirements are based on Granby Jr/Sr High School's Mission Statement:

Granby Jr/Sr High School fosters academic achievement, personal responsibility and respect in order to develop conscientious and productive members of society.

Academic Achievement

Students will:

-Studied vocabulary and grammar nightly

-Complete all written assignments

-Complete projects

-Study for quizzes and tests

Personal Responsibility

Students will:

-Come to class on time

-Come to class prepared

-Do their share in cooperative learning

-Make good use of class time given to work on projects, study flash cards, grammar, etc.

Respect

Students will:

-Use appropriate language

-Show respect to everyone in the classroom

-Earn respect

-Behave in a manner that promotes learning

Grading Guidelines

40%-Tests

40%-quizzes, oral and written; compositions and projects

20%-Class discussion; and class participation

***Please note that my official extra-help sessions are on Mondays from 2:00-3:00. (Usually I'm at school Mon-Thursday until 3:00)***