Shawnee Mission School District
Indian Woods MS Course Syllabus-2014-2015
CourseTitle / Spanish II / Teacher: Linda Longoria
Number / 5170 / School:
Indian Woods Middle School
Department / World Languages / Year:
2014-2015
Course
Description / In Spanish 2, students continue to expand their skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. In order to promote language proficiency, much of this class is taught in Spanish.
Course Objectives / Student will…
· Expresses basic courtesies.
· Relates basic needs, feelings, likes and dislikes, disagreement and agreement.
· Asks and answers simple questions.
· Expresses opinions.
· Follows directions and commands.
· Comprehends and responds to developmentally appropriate materials, both written and oral.
· Identifies culturally appropriate customs, language, behaviors and stereotypes.
· Identifies social and geographical factors that reflect Spanish-speaking cultures.
· Identifies products, expressive forms, symbols and contributions of Spanish-speaking cultures.
· Identifies and applies information and skills from mathematics, reading, social studies, music, science, consumer science and physical education.
· Uses authentic materials in Spanish and within the culture to acquire information and perspectives.
· Identifies sound, intonation and structural patterns of Spanish.
· Identifies cultural differences and similarities.
· Identifies examples of Spanish in daily life.
· Identifies connections with Spanish-speaking cultures through the use of technology, media and authentic sources.
· Identifies community resources.
(over)
2014-2015
Used / Avancemos 2, McDougall Littell, 2007 (make sure to select 2007 version)
Online textbook activation code: 2556342-10 at www.classzone.com
Major Topics Covered by Quarter
(projected schedule)
Methods of Evaluation of Student Progress / 1st Quarter Topics
Introductions and greetings, Alphabet, Body parts, Food, Numbers, Subject pronouns, Locations, Pastime activities, AR verb conjugations, Adjectives, Ser and Estar, Seasons, Calendar, Gustar, Tener, Ir, Descriptions, Personal a, Direct and Indirect object pronouns
2nd Quarter Topics
Preterite of ar verbs, interrogatives, Preterite of ir, ser, hacer, dar, and ver, Travel vocabulary, Sports, Colors, Classroom objects, Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, and Reflexive verbs.
3rd Quarter Topics
Pensar and infinitive, Present progressive tense, Clothing, Verbs like gustar, Present tense of irregular yo verbs, Pronouns after prepositions, Expressions of frequency, Hace and expressions of time, Irregular preterite verbs, Preterite of –ir stem changing verbs, Family, and Imperfect Tense
4th Quarter Topics
Past participles as adjectives, Imperfect tense, Preterite and Imperfect, Daily activities, Preterite of –car, -gar, and –zar verbs, Saber and Conocer, Usted and Ustedes command forms, Chores, Food preparations, Pronoun placement with commands, and Affirmative tu commands
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Quarter Grades
Daily Work– 20%
Tests and Performance based assessments (can be writing, listening, reading, or speaking) – 80%
Semester Grades
Each Quarter – 45%
Final Exam – 10%
High School Credit
This course can be taken for high school credit and will thus be taught at the high school level. Students should expect daily homework assignments and frequent quizzes and tests. Students may not repeat a level if they received an A or B for any semester grade. Students who receive a C or lower mayrequest to repeat.However, repeating is not recommended.
Student Expectations/
Responsibilities /
Classroom Expectations
Remember Indian Woods Wolves' expectations!!!Stay on Track!
In Classrooms I will:
Responsible / · Bring required supplies and charged devices
· Work quietly on warm-ups
· Stay on task
· Complete own work
· Do homework
· Study each night
· Be honest
· Listen to others ideas
· Keep classroom clean
Respectful / · Be attentive while others are speaking
· Be aware of others' personal space
· Use only my belongings
· Arrive on time
· Use inside voice
· Be patient
· Use proper netiquette.
Safe / · Use equipment as it is intended
· Follow rules and procedures
· Be in assigned place
· Walk in the classroom
· Keep supplies not in use under my desk
· Report cyber bullying
At the beginning of class: Wolves are WISER!!
W- Write in planner
I- In your seat when the bell ringsS- Silent voices & Get started on warm-up
E- Eyes on the teacher
R- Ready to learn (Open vocab list, open homework, open notes and
notebook. Put all other supplies below.)
Consequences
1. Verbal warning and/or seat change and give me a "págame."2. 15 minute morning detention and parent contact
3. 30 minute morning detention and parent contact
4. Conference with parent(s)/guardian(s) to develop behavior plan
5. Office referral
Student Expectations/
Responsibilities / Anti-cheating Policy
If a student cheats/copies on an assignment or test, a zero will most likely be given. If a student uses an online translator, he/she may be given the opportunity to re-do the assignment. If it happens again later in the year, a zero will be earned on the writing assignment.
Whole Class Incentives
Each day the class will start out with five chili peppers on the board. If class behavior is appropriate the whole hour, the class will earn all five chili peppers. Chili peppers can be lost for things such as not working on warm-ups, not getting quiet quickly, or excessive talking. Once an agreed upon point total is reached, the students can earn rewards such as a cultural food day or watching part of a movie in Spanish.
Absence Policy
If a student is absent, it is his or her responsibility to get work and assignments from the absence folder and/or to check my web backpack. A student will have two days for each day absent to complete the assignments. Any missed quizzes or tests can be made-up before school or during study hall. Because of my part-time schedule I am only available for help and to complete make-up work before school starting at 8:00 a.m.Course Syllabus