Campbell High School
Foreign Language Department
Fall Semester 2011
COURSE TITLE: Spanish II TEACHER: Ms. Michele Gorenstein
EMAIL: Michele.gorenstein@cobbk12.org
TYPEPAD: Campbellhighschool.typepad.com/michele_gorenstein/ PHONE #: 678-842-6850
CHS WEBSITE: http://www.cobbk12.org/~campbellhs EXT: 588
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Level II language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have successfully completed a Level 1 course and are at a Novice-Mid level of proficiency. In order to view entire curriculum, go to and check the appropriate language and level.
GRADING POLICY:
Communication- ............................................... 65%
Interpersonal (exchange) ........................................ 25%
Interpretative (comprehension)................................. 25%
Presentational ..................................... 15%
Communities, Comparisons, Connections
Culture - ............................. 15%
Final exam- ..................... 20%
COURSE MATERIALS:
All students will be required to bring the following:
- 3-ring binder to class daily
- Paper, pens and highlighter
- Index Cards and index card ring
- Expo marker and sock/cloth
- Bilingual Spanish / English dictionary
TEXTBOOK: Realidades 2 We will be using a textbook this year which will remain in class. Workbook copies will be given to students and there will be internet access for course materials online on www.realidades.com
RULES: All school policies will be followed in class. In addition to those policies I have 3 rules…
- Be Respectful (To other students and all authority)
- Be Considerate (Don’t talk while the teacher or another student is addressing the class.)
- Be Polite (Don’t work on homework for others classes during my class.)
***Parents will be notified at the end of the day if any of these rules are broken.
PARENT COMMUNICATION:
Parents play a very important role in their children’s education and therefore, it is important that parents know what is
going on in their child’s classroom. Each student’s grades will be available through Pinnacle which can be accessed from the
School’s web page at http://www.cobbk12.org/~campbellhs/ I can be contacted through my e-mail address or by phone.
My contact information is listed at the top of the syllabus. I prefer to contact parents through e-mail because it can
eliminate weeks of playing phone-tag and parents can stay up-to-date through out the semester.
TECHNOLOGY:
An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. The integration of technology is an important tool in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with native speakers. Therefore, access to a computer may be required during or after class. Students will often have the opportunity to work in the Language Lab or with laptops. Violation of Lab rules will result in disciplinary action or loss of points on the assigned task. A student absence on a Lab assignment will require the student to schedule a make-up Lab day after school within three days of the absence.
HOMEWORK:
Homework is assigned on a regular basis. Homework may be graded for completion only, or for accuracy, at the teacher’s discretion. Late homework will not be accepted, except for in the case of an excused absence.
Tests - Tests will be given at the end of each thematic unit. They will always be announced several days in advance.
Projects – All projects will count as one test grade.
Quizzes/Assesments – will be given frequently and at times may be unannounced.
REPORT CARDS:
Report cards are given out three times throughout the semester. Students will be made aware of these days once the semester begins. Grades are also accessible to the parents throughout the semester over the internet.
LATE WORK POLICY:
Late work is only accepted with a valid excused slip. No other late work will be accepted.
TARDY POLICY:
Students must be on time for class; there is a seven minute break between classes when students may visit their lockers. Disciplinary action for tardiest will occur if there are repeat offences.
HALL PASSES:
Students are given permission to leave the classroom to go to the restroom only once a week. Leaving the classroom cuts into instruction time, therefore it is necessary to stay in class to get full credit for class work and participation.
ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY:
Because of the emphasis on oral and listening skills, student attendance is extremely important. A student who is present and actively participates is more likely to be successful; however, if a student is absent, he/she has two school days to make up assigned work. After two days, a zero will be given for the missed work. Quite often work that has been missed in class can only be made up with the teacher before or after school. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for their missing assignments and to schedule a time within the five school days in order to make up work.
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Date |
Themes |
Essential Questions |
Resources |
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Aug. 29 – Sept. 23 |
Daily Life |
1A. ¿Qué haces en la escuela? 1B. ¿Qué haces despues de las clases? 2A. ¿Cómo te preparas? *(para la escuela, para las actividades despues de clases) 2B. ¿Qué ropa compraste? * 4a. Cuando éramos niños. 4b. Celebrando los días festivos. |
Realidades 2; Chapters 1, 2 Chapter 4 |
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Sept. 26 – Oct. 21 |
Travel |
2A. ¿Cómo te preparas? *(para viajar) 2B. ¿Qué ropa compraste? * 3A. ¿Qué hiciste ayer? 3B. ¿Cómo se va? 8A. Un viaje en avión 8B. Quiero que disfrutes de tu viaje |
Realidades 2; Chapters 2, 3, 8 |
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Oct. 24 – Nov. 18 |
Health |
5A. Un acto heroico 5B. Un accidente 6a. ¿Viste el partido en la televisión? 6b. ¿Qué película has visto? |
Realidades 2 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 |
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Nov. 28 – Dec. 20 |
Community |
7A. ¿Cómo se hace la paella? 7B. ¿Te gusta comer al aire libre? 9a¿Qué profesión tendrás? 9b. La tecnología.
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Realidades 2 Chapter 7 Chapter 9 |
