Spanish II Course Syllabus Ms. Nidia Oglesby, instructor noglesby@burke.k12.ga.us 706-554-6691 Course Description: This course is designed to further your studies into the Spanish-speaking world by improving not only your communication skills, but your reading, writing and listening skills as well. Grammar and vocabulary combined with culture and history will result in a greater knowledge and proficiency of the Spanish language. Objectives: Exchange simple spoken and written information in Spanish, utilizing cultural references when appropriate Demonstrate skills necessary to sustain brief oral or written exchange in Spanish Understand simple spoken and written language presented through a variety of media in the target language based on topics such as self, family, school, etc. Present information orally and in writing that contains a variety of vocabulary, phrases, and patterns Develop an awareness of perspectives, practices, and products of Spanish-speaking cultures Use information acquired in the study of Spanish and other subjects to reinforce one another Compare the basic elements of Spanish to the basic elements of English Identify situations and resources in which Spanish-speaking skills and cultural knowledge may be applied beyond the classroom setting for recreational, education, and occupational purposes The Georgia Performance Standards for Modern Languages encourage foreign language taught in communicative context and therefore will be taught in contextual thematic units. We will study the following topics this year: Clothing/Family/Food/Appearance Holidays/Special Occasions Hobbies/Pastimes Daily routines and Health Common Destinations Professions/Money Directions Simple Commands Justice/Foreign Politics/Civic Duty
Textbook: Qué Chévere! Vargas Bonilla and La Casa en Mango Street Sandra Cisneros Materials: Your choice of a 3 ring binder with loose-leaf paper or a spiral notebook with pockets 1 composition book Writing Utensils 1 Pack of index cards 3x5 *An additional supply that is helpful but not necessary: Spanish-English dictionary. Expectations and Policies All students are expected to follow school-wide and classroom rules. This means that I will expect you to arrive on time for class, be prepared to work, and be willing to participate. Please bring all necessary school materials to class with you and follow directions the first time they are given to you. Please keep a positive and upbeat attitude in class, this will greatly affect your learning experience. I will always treat you with the respect that you deserve and I expect the same from you. All rules established in the student handbook are enforced. You are not just a class but a T.E.A.M. Please be respectful to others as well as the teacher at all times and be sure to work together to minimize any attempts at breaking the rules and help build class moral. Learning a language takes time with a lot of studying and practice, attendance is crucial to passing this course. Please refer to the attendance policy in the handbook. If for any reason you cannot attend school, it will be your responsibility to retrieve any notes or assignments. Please be sure to check the BCHS website for notes and assignments. Parents are always welcome to contact me either through e-mail (best choice), the Remind app, or give me a call through the school landline. I will be happy to answer any questions and address any concerns. Learning a second language can be hard and confusing and it is my duty as a teacher to be challenging yet fair, hold high expectations yet have a sense of understanding and always be available to you for questions and/or concerns. Your duty as a student is to make every possible effort to excel and earn the grade you want. I m not looking for perfection only looking for positive outcomes.
I offer tutoring on Wednesday and Thursdays from dismissal until 4:00pm. It is your responsibility to sign up for a session and obtain a pass to be able to return to me at the end of the day. If you cannot come on this day it will be the student s responsibility to set up an appointment. Bringing your materials to class will be your survival guide in preparation for tests and completing assignments. You will be expected to bring these materials to class each day. No exceptions. I will allow a 2-day allotment for late assignments. For each day the assignment is late, 10 percent will be deducted from your assignments. (i.e.: 1 st day: -10%, 2 nd day -20%). After the second day, the grade will result in a 0 Spanish II Standards I. Communication Interpersonal Mode of Communication (IP) Spanish II standards MLII.IP1 The students exchange spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate. MLII.IP2 The students demonstrate skills necessary to initiate, sustain, and close oral and written exchanges in the target language. Interpretive Mode of Communication (INT) MLII.INT1 The students understand spoken and written language on new and familiar topics presented through a variety of media in the target language, including authentic materials. MLII.INT2 The students interpret verbal and non-verbal cues to understand spoken and written messages in the target language. Presentational Mode of Communication (P) MLII.P1 The students present information orally and in writing using familiar and newlyacquired vocabulary, phrases, and patterns. MLII.P2 The students present rehearsed and unrehearsed material in the target language, such as skits, poems, short narratives, and songs.
II. Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products (CU) MLII.CU1 The students understand perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures where the target language is spoken and how they are interrelated. III. Connections, Comparisons, and Communities (CCC) MLII.CCC1 The students use information acquired in the study of the target language and information acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another. MLII.CCC2 The students demonstrate an understanding of the similarities and differences between the culture(s) studied and those of the students own culture. MLII.CCC3 The students develop a better understanding of the English language through the study of the target language. MLII.CCC4 The students identify current events and issues in the target culture(s). MLII.CCC5 The students develop and apply target language skills and cultural knowledge beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and occupational purposes. Evaluation Each 9 weeks average is calculated using the categories below: Summative Assessments: 55% (Cumulative Exam, Unit Exam, Unit Project, etc) Formative Assessments: 45% (Homework, Quizzes, Classwork, etc) Classroom Policies: Tardies: Per school rule, any student who is not inside the classroom when the tardy bell rings must report to the tardy station to receive a pass that will allow them to enter the class. Students will not be allowed in class without an official yellow pass. Make up Work: It is your responsibility to make up missed assignments within three days of returning from an absence. Zeroes will be given for any work not attempted. Students can find all notes, assignments, and other materials on the Spanish II BCHS website. Plagiarism: Using translation websites is plagiarism in the foreign language classroom. Not only is it unethical, it is easily detected. You will be given a zero for using these sites to complete work. More importantly, you will not benefit from the activity. Parent/Guardian Note: Please make sure that you regularly check Power School for continuous grade updates. If you are concerned about your child s grades please call, email, or
set up a conference with me. Our job together is to ensure that your child has the best opportunity to learn and apply the information. When your child struggles with any information, he/she should see me immediately for clarification and/or re-teaching. The only way I know a student is having difficulty before the test is if they let me know. If you know of a special need your child has (like sitting in front due to poor vision, not sitting by someone particular in class) please let me know as soon as possible so the issue may be addressed promptly. I look forward to working successfully with you and your child this school year. Parents/Guardians and students sign below to acknowledge having read the Spanish II syllabus. **Please do not hesitate to ask for help. I am here for you and the success of your child (ren). I have read the above course syllabus and understand the content and requirements of Spanish II. I understand that it is to be kept in the front of my notebook after it is signed by my parent/guardian. Student Name Parent/Guardian Name Preferred Parental/Guardian Contact Method (check any that apply): Phone Email Letter Home Parent/Guardian Signature Date Student Signature Date Teacher Signature Nidia H. Oglesby Date August 1, 2017