SPANISH II SYLLABUS Mr. Harris Spring, 2006 Course Objectives: The student will build upon the basic vocabulary and grammar concepts learned in Spanish I to expand vocabulary breadth and mastery of discussing events occurring in the past, future, as well as, conditional tenses. The student should be able to comprehend and converse at a Level I or Level II at the conclusion of the course. Critical Objectives: The student will learn the following: 1. Asking questions, interrogative words 2. The “personal a” 3. Review telling time 4. Use of “ser” versus “estar” 5. Numbers to 1,000,000 6. Use of “saber” versus “conocer” 7. Direct and indirect object pronouns 8. Reflexive and possessive pronouns 9. Verbs: present, simple past, imperfect past, future, conditional tenses, and present perfect tense 10. The use of the simple past versus the imperfect past tenses 11. The use of the prepositions “por” and “para” 12. Demonstrative, and possessive adjectives 13. Commands (Formal-Usted and Familiar-Tú) 14. Giving directions 15. Idiomatic expressions 16. History and geography of the Hispanic World 17. Cultural knowledge about the Hispanic World Textbook: The course will utilize the Abordo text (1997 edition), the accompanying workbook, as well as, teacher developed materials, presentations, and visual aids. Course Philosophy: The course is designed to: 1) present a basic review for all students on vocabulary and grammar concepts learned in Spanish I, 2) expand existing vocabulary related to typical activities and tasks, 3) increase the proficiency of reading and listening comprehension, 4) provide opportunities to increase speaking proficiency, and 5) deepen cultural, geographic ,and historical knowledge of the Hispanic World. Student Requirements: The student is expected to attend class, bring text and workbook daily, participate in all class activities, complete assigned work, study and review covered material, and take all scheduled quizzes and tests. Any student with an excused absence for the day of a test will be able to make it up on Thursday mornings (7:00 – 7:30) up to two Thursdays after the date of the missed exam. Homework assignments are normally due the day after assignment, unless otherwise specified. Homework will be accepted up to two days late, and, after being graded for completeness, will be reduced by a letter grade for each day past due date. Importance of Class Participation: Students are expected and encouraged to participate in class activities and discussions. Participation is graded on a daily basis: by proficiency demonstrated on daily warm up quizzes, and also completion of assigned class work, participation in group activities, and responses to questions. Participation equates to 15% of your class grade. Grading: The following grading system will be utilized to determine each student’s grade for the course: Grade Component Percent of Grade Participation 15% Homework 25% Quizzes 25% Exams 35% Total 100% All students will take the Mid-Term Examination. Prattville High School policy will be followed regarding exemptions from Finals. Generally teaching units follow the Abordo text and will include a vocabulary quiz, grammar quiz, various homework assignments, and the unit test. Each unit requires about six days, depending on the complexity of the material covered. Mid Terms and Finals are comprehensive over each nine week period. I am looking forward to getting to know each of you, and working together to help you further develop your knowledge and skills in the fantastic and world of … ¡español! Sr. Harris