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¿Qué es Español 2?

Spanish 2 Academic is the next course of studies for students who have already developed some skills in Spanish 1 Academic or have had some previous exposure to Spanish. Emphasis is placed on further development of the basic principles developed in the previous year. New tenses are introduced, with a special emphasis on the preterit and the imperfect. Vocabulary is expanded and grammar instruction focuses on more advanced concepts. Cultural awareness continues through the exploration of Latin American countries and cultures. Students will use language to perform tasks while developing an appropriate level of proficiency in the four basic skills.

Content

1. Grammar Topics
a. Present Tense
b. Present Progressive
c. Immediate future ie. use of “Ir a”
d. Preterit
e. Imperfect
f. Preterit vs. Imperfect usage
g. Pronouns
i. Reflexive verbs
ii. Indirect Object
iii. Direct Object
h. Commands
i. informal
ii. negative informal
i. Ser vs. Estar
j. Saber vs. Conocer
k. Interrogatives
2. Thematic Units
a. Art and Literature
b. Describing people, routines and activities
c. Professions
d. The house
e. Chores
f. Places in and around town
g. Asking and giving directions
h. Sports
i. Human body parts
j. Describing and treating injuries
k. Life and activities as a child 

Grading

A. Recorded as numeric scores.
B. Scale is the same as listed in the STUDENT HANDBOOK.
C. Grades are based on:
TESTS, COMPOSITIONS, PROJECTS (30%)
QUIZZES (25%)
PARTICIPATION (25%)
HOMEWORK (20%)

Syllabus 2010-2011

Marking Period 1
September 9 – November 13

Cultural Topics

Mexico City

Los Aztecas

Los Mayas

Grammatical Topics

Present Tense Review

Irregular verbs in present tense Zapato Rap Video

Ser o Estar Differences

Using Gustar

Tener Idioms

Talking about the Future using “Ir” Interrogatives

Vocabulary

Describing People

Household chores and offering help

Marking Period 2

November 16 – January 29

Cultural Topics

Cuzco, Perú

Los Incas

Travel Brochure Project

Grammatical Topics

Imperfect past tense

Preterit tense (begin)

Reflexive verbs

Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns

Writing Project "The Way I Was"

Vocabulary

Occupations

House

Childhood pastimes

 

Marking Period 3

February 1 – April 16

Cultural Topics

Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana

Grammatical Topics

Preterit tense

Irregular preterit

Imperfect vs Preterit

Commands

Vocabulary

Asking for and Giving Instructions and Directions

Places in and around town

Marking Period 4

April 16 – June 15

Cultural Topics

Spanish Civil War

Dictadores

Grammatical Topics

Preterit tense

Irregular preterit

Imperfect vs Preterit

Commands

Vocabulary

Body parts and injuries

Describing people in detail

Final Exams June 16-22

Each marking period contains two exams or 1 exam with a Project assignment