Spanish 2

Agenda Introduction Course Overview What do we do / How do we do it Academic expectations Grading system Behavioral expectations

Introduction Señor del Palacio I am originally from Spain Graduated from Universidad de Sevilla, Spain Major in Linguistics

Course Overview Spanish 2 is designed for intermediate students and provides an excellent introduction to the skills required for Advanced Spanish language study. Educational objectives in this course are aligned with the State Standards for teaching Foreign Languages http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/worldlanguage2009.pdf

Spanish 2 Course Overview Review of Spanish 1: Etapa Preliminar Pastimes and travel Art and Food At the restaurant Health and well-being The Beach At the Doctor

Travel Your neighborhood Shopping Nature Jobs and jobs interviews

Talk about the past using the Preterite Stem changing verbs and irregular Preterites Demonstrative adjectives Reflexives Preterite vs. Imperfect Progressive tenses Pronoun placement Commands The subjunctive

Aimed to develop the students’ language performance in regards to oral communication, reading, and writing Students will be exposed to various aspects of the Spanish culture such as values, traditions, perspectives, geography and history.

Objective The main Objective of this course is to prepare students to be ready for Spanish 3.

Our Program The Spanish Department follows a TPRS method aligned with the California Content Standard for Foreign Languages. ¡En español! 2

How can you help Making sure that your student is doing his/her homework Practice, practice and more practice Checking Parent Portal and Google Classroom

Academic Expectations Immersion = Most of the instruction is conducted in the target language (Spanish) Students are expected to use the target language while in class and within their capacity Homework: Google Classroom Absent students must make up lessons, tests, quizzes as soon as they return.

Grading System Grading will be awarded based on skills, and effort. Grades are earned on a point system, which translates to a letter grade. 90% - 100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D 59% - 0% = F Department Policy: Round up from .5

Behavioral Expectations Classroom Rules Be on time and prepared to class. 5th tardy= referral Be respectful to others Raise your hand if you have a question Stay in your seat Take good care of school property

Misconduct First violation will result in an oral warning Second violation will result in a written warning (Detention), a letter and/or call home Third violation will result in a referral to the assistant principal

Communication E-mail is the best way to communicate When you contact me please include your student’s first and last name and if possible the class period If you need a conference with me, I am available after school or during 2nd period (Please make an appointment) delpalacio_p@sgusd.k12.ca.us

Thank you for coming! ¡Gracias por venir!