Spanish 2E

COURSE TITLE

Spanish 2 English Speakers

INSTRUCTOR

Martha Vargas

TUTORING TIMES

 Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-4:30 PM

And by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this class students will build upon the basic knowledge they already have of the Spanish language. They will continue to develop their vocabulary and grammar skills and they will also begin to use more complex tenses and structures. We will cover present tense, past tense and all of their irregular forms, future tense and conditional tense and all or their irregular forms. The class will focus on speaking, grammar, reading, and writing. Students will be provided with opportunities to practice their vocabulary and speaking skills.  Students will be expected to participate on a daily basis.   Active participation and studying beyond the classroom are essential for success in Spanish 2.

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

·       Spiral Notebook, Chromebook

·       Textbook - Auténtico Spanish Level 2 Textbook

·       Quizlet.com account (FREE) http://quizlet.com/

              Quizlet.com offers access to vocabulary flashcards and activities to help you study.

 

GRADES

Grades in Spanish 2 will be based on a variety of assignments. Students will have oral quizzes, chapter exams, grammar exercises, and cultural activities.  

                                     Major assignments-60%

                                      Minor assignments-40%

Parents and students can check grades and progress online at, www.sharylandisd.org

 

 

 

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

 

  1.  Be on time to class, remain seated, and begin preparing your materials for the day’s lesson.

 

  1. Bring your materials to class EVERYDAY (spiral/pen/pencil).

 

  1.  If absent, it is YOUR responsibility to ask for your make-up work from the teacher or a group partner.

 

  1. Always be respectful to your peers, teachers, classroom guests and/or substitutes.  Obscene language and bad manners will not be tolerated.

 

  1. You are NOT allowed to leave the classroom, unless you have permission from the teacher or substitute.

*All the rules in the student handbook apply to this class (including B.Y.O.D. policies).

*Please do your best to make sure that all of your actions in the classroom are appropriate and considerate of others. 

*If you are not clear about an activity, assignment or lesson, please ask right away.

*The classroom needs to be neat and clean at the end of each class.
Please help put books away neatly and help pick up trash.
Have pride in your school!