Page 1 of 5 Spanish 2 Señora Ofelia Hampton Español 2 Phone: (904)-547-8340 E-mail: [email protected]Bienvenidos a mi clase de Español 2 (Welcome to my Spanish 2 class). I am pleased you have chosen to continue learning such a useful and fun language and I look forward to sharing with you my love for Spanish as Spanish is my first language. Be sure to study the vocabulary and grammar at least 20 minutes each day. While Spanish 2 is a building block of Spanish 1, the grammar will be heavy and intense, thus requiring more study time to grasp. Finally, as we travel through each unit, we will continue to learn about the Spanish culture through music, stories, festivities and distinctive ethnic foods. I encourage all students of other cultures to share their festivities and values with their classmates. We are all here to learn, grow and embrace our diversity in a respectful manner. General course description: Students will continue to develop communication skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) in Spanish. Students are offered insight into the culture and civilization of the countries where the language is spoken and are encouraged to have a positive attitude toward language learning. Projects will be assigned throughout the year, focusing on the language, culture, and current events. LANGUAGE LAB – Practicing your speaking abilities: As a way to incorporate additional learning, students in my class will visit the Language Lab weekly to practice and improve their speaking abilities. Students will be given impromptu real world scenarios requiring them to think and speak in the target language. While this can be stressful at first, most students begin to enjoy and look forward to this weekly activity as a way to compare and contrast their language acquisition. FOR THIS COURSE: Students are required to have a Composition Notebook where they will write their daily practice aka “Primera Práctica”, a three-ring binder with 2 dividers - notes & handouts and loose-leaf notebook paper – PLEASE DO NOT BRING TO CLASS BOUND PERFORATED PAPER WHICH NEEDS TO BE TORN WHEN HANDING-IN WORK. TEARING THESE SHEETS LEAVE BITS OF PAPER EMBEDDED IN THE CARPET, MAKING IT AN IMPOSSIBLE MESS TO CLEAN UP. Therefore, WORK WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON LOOSE-LEAF PAPER. ALL WORK MUST BE WRITTEN IN BLUE/ BLACK INK OR IN PENCIL – NO RED OR PINK PENS! SUPPLIES STUDENTS WILL NEED: *Composition Notebook for “Primera Práctica” *3-Ring Binder with 2 dividers (notes & handouts) *Loose-Leaf paper *No. 2 pencils *Highlighter *Color Pencils or Markers *Pens (blue, black) *Spanish-English dictionary. These materials are in addition to the text book & workbook. *** All materials for this class need to be brought to class everyday (Text, Workbook, Composition Notebook, loose paper) – students WILL NOT be permitted to go back to their locker. Everyone must come to class PREPARED – NO EXCEPTIONS. Attendance: The BTHS attendance/tardy policy will be followed. Cell Phones: Cell phone use is prohibited in my class. I do not wish to see phones inside back pockets or any pockets for that matter. Your cell phone must be placed inside your backpack as soon as you come in my class and your backpack needs to be placed in the back of the classroom. Anyone breaking this rule will have their phone confiscated by me. To retrieve it, you will need to see the Dean after school. While I am somewhat flexible on some things, this is not one of them. Understand that you are here to learn and using your phone in class prevents you & others from
Bienvenidos a mi clase de Español 2 (Welcome to my Spanish 2 class). I am pleased you have chosen to continue learning such a useful and fun language and I look forward to sharing with you my love for Spanish as Spanish is my first language. Be sure to study the vocabulary and grammar at least 20 minutes each day. While Spanish 2 is a building block of Spanish 1, the grammar will be heavy and intense, thus requiring more study time to grasp. Finally, as we travel through each unit, we will continue to learn about the Spanish culture through music, stories, festivities and distinctive ethnic foods. I encourage all students of other cultures to share their festivities and values with their classmates. We are all here to learn, grow and embrace our diversity in a respectful manner.
General course description: Students will continue to develop communication skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) in Spanish. Students are offered insight into the culture and civilization of the countries where the language is spoken and are encouraged to have a positive attitude toward language learning. Projects will be assigned throughout the year, focusing on the language, culture, and current events.
LANGUAGE LAB – Practicing your speaking abilities: As a way to incorporate additional learning, students in my class will visit the Language Lab weekly to practice and improve their speaking abilities. Students will be given impromptu real world scenarios requiring them to think and speak in the target language. While this can be stressful at first, most students begin to enjoy and look forward to this weekly activity as a way to compare and contrast their language acquisition.
FOR THIS COURSE: Students are required to have a Composition Notebook where they will write their daily practice aka “Primera Práctica”, a three-ring binder with 2 dividers - notes & handouts and loose-leaf notebook paper – PLEASE DO NOT BRING TO CLASS BOUND PERFORATED PAPER WHICH NEEDS TO BE TORN WHEN HANDING-IN WORK. TEARING THESE SHEETS LEAVE BITS OF PAPER EMBEDDED IN THE CARPET, MAKING IT AN IMPOSSIBLE MESS TO CLEAN UP. Therefore,
WORK WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON LOOSE-LEAF PAPER. ALL WORK MUST BE WRITTEN IN
BLUE/ BLACK INK OR IN PENCIL – NO RED OR PINK PENS!
SUPPLIES STUDENTS WILL NEED:
*Composition Notebook for “Primera Práctica” *3-Ring Binder with 2 dividers (notes & handouts)
*Loose-Leaf paper *No. 2 pencils *Highlighter *Color Pencils or Markers *Pens (blue, black)
*Spanish-English dictionary. These materials are in addition to the text book & workbook.
*** All materials for this class need to be brought to class everyday (Text, Workbook, Composition
Notebook, loose paper) – students WILL NOT be permitted to go back to their locker. Everyone
must come to class PREPARED – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Attendance: The BTHS attendance/tardy policy will be followed.
Cell Phones: Cell phone use is prohibited in my class. I do not wish to see phones inside back
pockets or any pockets for that matter. Your cell phone must be placed inside your backpack as soon
as you come in my class and your backpack needs to be placed in the back of the classroom. Anyone
breaking this rule will have their phone confiscated by me. To retrieve it, you will need to see the
Dean after school. While I am somewhat flexible on some things, this is not one of them.
Understand that you are here to learn and using your phone in class prevents you & others from
learning. Furthermore, it is a sign of defiance and disrespect considering you have already been made
aware of the policy. I am fair but I enforce the rules.
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN CLASS & NO CHEWING GUM!
Homework: Students should expect homework 2-3 times a week. It should be completed by the next school day (not in class) unless otherwise noted when assigned. No credit will be awarded for late work or work done in class.
Testing: Students will be tested at the end of each unit on the information covered during class, in assignments, homework and projects. Vocabulary, grammar, culture and speaking quizzes will be given weekly and may be either announced or unannounced. Unannounced text book checks will also count as a quiz grade as students are expected to
bring their book and workbook EVERY DAY! When covering culture, history, grammar that is not in their text, students will be responsible for taking notes on their own. These notes, from time to time, may be used during a quiz.
2015-2016 Grading Scale - As per St. Johns County policy, the grading system is as follows:
Assessments = 70% Will include Final Exam, Tests, Quizzes and Projects
Assignments = 30% Will include Classwork, Homework, Current Events, Engagement & Participation
New Test Retake Policy: As per St. Johns County, any student will be allowed to retake one test per quarter, with the possibility of earning a maximum of 75%. Students will have two weeks in which to do the Retake. Prior to the retake students will need to arrange to attend a Tutoring Session and will need to complete an additional assignment to show evidence of preparation towards the re-take. Be aware that once the two week window elapses, the original grade must stay. Please note that retakes apply only to Chapter tests.
Make-up work: The BTHS policy on make-up work regarding credit earned for excused/unexcused absences will be followed. Students will have up to 48 hours from their date of absence to turn in assignments assigned during their absence. Any work not submitted within that time period will be counted as a zero (0). Any work turned in late will not be accepted for any credit.
Cheating: Cheating in any form is prohibited. Any student cheating on any test, quiz, assignment, project, essay, etc. will receive a zero for that assignment. This includes but is not limited to plagiarism and the use of translation software and web sites. AGAIN - Cell phones will need to remain in your back-pack at all times.
Classroom Rules and Expectations:
Students are expected to: Be on time. Be prepared. Be respectful. Never chew gum, eat (including candy or mints), or drink in class. Never use profanity or the words “shut up” or “I can’t.” Study 15-20 minutes each night. Pull all materials necessary for this class from backpack – place backpack in the back of the room & CELL PHONE
INSIDE IT. UNDERSTAND THAT I DO NOT ALLOW THE USE OF CELL PHONES IN MY CLASS.
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If I address you for disrupting or not paying attention – the consequences are: 1. Verbal Warning. 2. Parent contact and/or detention. 3. Referral to the dean’s office.
*BEWARE: Some behavior may warrant an immediate referral to the dean’s office. Note: Please note that the content of the syllabus is subject to change. Current-events are an integral part of a Spanish class and may be assigned from time to time. Projects will be added accordingly.
Curriculum/content to be covered in Spanish 2 –
Descubre 2 – Vista Higher Learning, 2nd edition
Lección Preliminar ser vs. estar, articles; adjectives and agreement, present tense of –ar, -er,-ir verbs; present tense of tener and venir; present
tense of the verb ir; verbs with stem changes and irregular yo forms; preterite tense of regular verbs; preterite of ser and ir;
other irregular preterite verbs; verbs that change meaning in the preterite; direct and indirect object pronouns, gustar and
similar verbs; double object pronouns
Lección 1 En el consultorio/Costa Rica
Lección 2 La tecnología/Argentina
1.1 Imperfect, 1.2 preterite vs imperfect
2.1 familiar commands
1.2 preterite vs. imperfect
2.2 por vs. para
1.3 construction with se
2.3 reciprocal reflexives
1.4 adverbs
2.4
stressed possessive adjectives and pronouns
Lección 3 La vivienda/Panamá
Lección 4 La naturaleza/Colombia
3.1 relative pronouns
4.1 the subjunctive with verbs of emotion
3.2 formal commands
4.2
The subjunctive with doubt, disbelief and denial
3.3 The present subjunctive
4.3 The subjunctive with conjunctions
3.4
Subjunctive w/ verbs of will and influence
Lección 5 En la ciudad/ Venezuela
Lección 6 El bienestar/Bolivia
5.1 The subjunctive in adjective clauses
6.1 The present perfect
5.2 Nosotros/as commands
6.2 The past perfect
5.3 Past participles used as adjectives
6.3 The present perfect subjunctive
Lección 7
El mundo del trabajo/Nicaragua y La Republica Dominicana
Lección 8
Un festival de arte/El Salvador y Honduras
7.1 The future
8.1 The conditional
7.2 The future perfect
8.2 The conditional perfect
7.3 The past subjunctive
8.3 The past perfect subjunctive
Lección 9 Las actualidades/Paraguay y Uruguay 9.1 Si clauses 9.2 Summary of the uses of the subjunctive
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Español 2 2015-16 Bartram Trail High School Dear students (and parents),
As your first homework assignment (worth 100 points), you are to complete this form
and the PG rating movie form (on the back) by Fri., Aug 14th. Please note that both
forms must be turned in on time in order for you to obtain credit. So congratulations,
you are starting the school year with a great average!!! DO REMEMBER: In order to
receive credit, these two forms cannot be turned in late.
¡Muchas gracias!
I _____________________________________ in Period _______ have read this syllabus
Print student’s name on the line above
and understand the content and expectations of this class and also Señora Hampton.
With your permission, I would like to have my students view movies that are directly tied to the content and/or unit that we are covering as a way to augment the curriculum and rigors of Spanish 2 (time permitting). An example of such material is the Academy Award nominated documentary “Balseros”– PG which highlights the story of Cuban refugees and their families who risked their lives to venture toward American shores, during Bill Clinton’s presidency. This particular documentary also addresses a dynamic changing culture under oppression and communism, immigration policies, the need for reform and human conditions which are all linked to the unit covering Miami. As I mentioned, these movies/documentaries will be utilized for instructional purposes to deepen the student’s understanding of culture and social issues within the countries that are being covered in the text book. Thank you for considering my request. Sincerely,
Sra. Ofelia M. Hampton, Spanish 2 & Honors Spanish 3 World Language Dept. Chair Spanish Honor Society sponsor Bartram Trail High School
I give my permission for _________________________________________________ to view PG/PG-13
Print Student’s Name rated movies/documentaries in Sra. Hampton’s Spanish class. ____________________________________ _______________________________________ __________ Print – Parent’s Name Parent’s Signature Date
