Second Year Middle School Spanish

Español 2010-11

Middle SCHOOL SPANISH 2 Syllabus 

Victoria@compass-school.org

Dear students and parents,

¡Bienvenidos a clase de español! DID YOU KNOW that over 500 million people speak Spanish in the world today? Spanish is the second most spoken language (next to English) in the United States, and is the second most natively spoken language in the world, after Mandarin Chinese. We will talk about the many reasons Spanish is considered to be the most beneficial second language for a native speaker of English in class. You enter a great place by learning Spanish. The world opens up to you. Here are some helpful hints and expectations for my class, the first semester curriculum, and the report card which shows exactly what you will be assessed on this year in Spanish class.

Organization of “El Cuaderno” (Spanish Binder): You are required to get and always bring to class a separate 3-ringed binder exclusively for Spanish. Because there is no “official” textbook for this class, and your binder will be the main source from which you study. It will be a valuable tool for up to six years at Compass and life after High School. DO NOT use an oversized binder. Instead, use one that is sized so you can transport it with ease from day to day.  Upon introduction to new language and concepts, you will receive a colored, three hole punched reference sheet. These reference sheets (called “hojas principales”) will be the main study guides for quizzes, tests, and exams. Parents can always follow along by asking about the most current study sheet. You are expected to keep handouts that are three-hole punched, and to maintain an organized binder. (Check out Organization indicator on report card). Please divide your “cuaderno” into three sections:

1. Section #1  LAS HOJAS PRINCIPALES (Main study sheets) Each new hoja principal should be placed on top.
2. Section#2  LA PRACTICA Y APUNTES Practice sheets and a few sheets of lined paper for notes to be taken in class.
3. Section#3  PORTFOLIO Use the end of your notebook as an archive section to put quizzes, exams  and other notable Spanish work so you can study from them and have it handy for your portfolio or P.O.L.’s (Presentations of Learning).  

Materials to Always Bring to Class

1.      Spanish Binder

2.      Something to write with (fabulous pen)

3.      Planner/Calendar for writing assignments

4.      Homework (if given)

 Otoño 2011- Victoria Roberts

Primer Semestre /   Plan of  Studies

 Middle School Spanish 2