Spanish II / Advanced Syllabus
Español II
Fourth Quarter Syllabus
(2009)
Teacher Juana Gómez Díez, juana@newschoolva.com
Course
description: Spanish II
will further develop the basics of grammar, build vocabulary in the context of
everyday events, and expand cultural knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. Under
the main theme “Mi infancia,” the students will talk about their childhood,
exchange their experiences, anecdotes, and favorites episodes.
We will cover chapters 10 and 13 from the textbook Ya verás.
Cultural
Aspect: The class will watch “Diarios de motocicleta,” based on Che
Guevara’s life and the Spanish movie Los
secretos
Regarding
grammar: We will learn the specific use of the Imperfect versus the
Preterit.
Books: ¡Ya verás! Segundo nivel. Some other
sources: Easy Readers, movies, and music.
Focus
Skills:
Communicating effectively
·
Oral communication
·
Written communication
Appreciating and understanding different perspectives
Grading:
·
Communicating
effectively (orally) 25%
·
Communicating
effectively (written) 25%
·
Projects
25%
·
Student
ownership
25%
Exam: One oral
and written exam each quarter.
Quizzes: Weekly
oral or written vocabulary and grammar quiz. Quizzes might not be
announced in advance.
Project: The
students will choose one of the following subjects for their oral
presentation:
·
Group
Project:
Write and act out a short play about the
short stories read in class.
·
Individual
Project::
Present to the class your “Childhood.”
(Book format / video format/ Power
Point presentation).
